Community Corner
Get Out: BrownstoneJazz, Target First Saturdays and Belly Dancers!
The neighborhood is warming up as the events get hotter and hotter!
WHAT: BrownstoneJAZZ featuring Tara Nova sounds of Carmen McRae
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, March 1, 2013, 9:00 pm, Sankofa Aban Bed and Breakfast, 107 Macon St, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: If you haven’t yet checked out BrownstoneJAZZ’s acoustic sound living room concerts, you’re missing one of Bed-Stuy’s best-kept secrets! Tonight, get up close and personal with vocalist TARA NOVA as she presents the sounds of Carmen McRae for Women's History Month in a way to remember!
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HOW MUCH: $20, for tickets, go here
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WHAT: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, March 3, 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Music, films, interactive exhibits, pop-up galleries, curator talks… this family-friendly day at the museum offers something for everyone. Come soak up everything the Brooklyn Museum has to offer. For a schedule of activities, go here
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Simplicity Wine Bar and Lounge Grand Opening
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., 310 Malcolm X Boulevard, between Decatur and McDonough Streets, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: They’ve been open almost two months now. But they’re ready to put their best foot forward with a classy coming-out party that is sure to have you coming back for more. Sample their excellent wine selections as you listen to music and mingle in the lounge which will feature a Brazilian-themed party complete with belly dancers!
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: The Bed-Stuy Youth Police Academy Reunion
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, March 2, 12:00 p.m., Boys & Girls High School, 1700 Fulton Street, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: For the past fifteen years, the Community Affairs Bureau has hosted a number of Summer Youth Police Academies throughout the city where young adults are taught how to avoid the dangers of gangs, crime, while at the same time experience positive interactions with police officers. You are cordially invited to attend their official YPA Reunion in Bed-Stuy. Activities include games and activities for the children, raffle prizes and light refreshment.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Hip Dhamma Yoga at Freebrook
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 10:00 a.m., Freebrook Academy, 375 Stuyvesant Ave, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Open-level yoga class for all. A great intro to the Hip Dhamma Yoga style. Classes are heated in winter.
HOW MUCH: $15
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