Dec. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen August marked the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, one of the most important authors in American history. The Brooklyn Public Library, like many cultural institutions, wanted to mark his centennial somehow. They weren’t quite sure how until Jakab Orsós, BPL’s vice president of arts and culture, got an…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen How can “The Nutcracker,” the beloved ballet performed all over the world every holiday season, be made new again? For one Brooklyn dance company, it’s by returning to what’s old. “The Hard Nut” at Mark Morris Dance Group isn’t taking its cues from “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker,” or…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Jon Sosa You’ve gotta see it to “believe” it. While freezing winds and frigid weather sweep over thousands of visitors to Dyker Heights this holiday season, a house in the neighborhood’s heart offers warmth — and peace — with a “believe” sign on the roof, captivating attention on 83rd Street.…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Adam Daly The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a weekend of free festivities. The milestone celebration on Dec. 21 and 22 will include activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, featuring dance programs, meet-and-greets with artists from the Museum’s latest exhibit In The Works,…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen “The Nutcracker” is a classic for a reason. The show is a holiday tradition at ballet companies around the world, and has served as inspiration for a great many ballerinas who saw it as children and realized they wanted to dance in it someday. It’s also quite old.…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Since everyone’s asking… It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Dyker Heights (unless you’re looking for parking). Every winter, the southern Brooklyn neighborhood takes a cue from the North Pole, and becomes a winter wonderland of jaw-dropping holiday displays. And we’ve got the ultimate guide…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly It’s her turn! Soul legend Diana Ross will return to Kings Theatre next year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its grand reopening. Ross, who was the first artist to perform at the historic Flatbush venue when it reopened in 2015, will take the stage on Friday, Feb.…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil The halls of Dyker Heights are decked once again, continuing the neighborhood’s decades-long tradition of transforming into a dazzling winter wonderland. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the area to admire the elaborate holiday displays, which first gained widespread attention in the 1980s…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Susan De Vries Prospect Park will host the inaugural Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Culture Fair this weekend, showcasing art, music, and culinary traditions from Lenape and other Indigenous communities. The event is a collaboration between the Prospect Park Alliance, the Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Collective, and the American Indian Community House. On Saturday, Dec. 7 and…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A new restaurant plans to bridge longstanding tradition and emerging tastes in Brighton Beach. Breva, an American brasserie and cocktail bar, opened its doors on Dec. 18, right next to the famous Tatiana Grill on the boardwalk. It’s an unusual place for a new restaurant. Brighton Beach is…