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The Brownstone Poets presents Mark Fogarty and Timothy Gager on Saturday, October 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as well.

Emmanuel Baptist Church's Jazz Vespers is back! The 5th installment of this unique worship experience series will take place in the historic Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 279 Lafayette Avenue on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 3p-4:30p.

Poets Amber Atiya, Stephen Bluestone, and Robert Gibbons will heat up Cafe Dada on Tuesday, 9/18 at 7 p.m. Relax in a cafe that resonates in Old World charm while listening to great poetry. There’s an open mic as well.

Carnival dressed models serve chicken wings and water to Brooklyn bus drivers in a pre-Labor Day celebration.

The West Indian American Labor Day Carnival celebrates the 50th Independence Anniversary of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago with Grand Marshalls Activist Harry Belafonte, Soca King Machel Montano, and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn

The Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship Game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 16, 2013. It will will be the first women’s game at the new arena, while the first three rounds will remain at Saint Joseph’s Univ.

The West Indian American Day Carnival Association in cooperation with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Deputy Borough President Sandra Chapman & the Brooklyn Caribbean Delegation host the West Indian American Labor Day Carnival Kick Off.

Brooklyn Museum Invites NICODA to present a preview & discussion of its performing arts project

Marqueed is a simple and intuitive online app that allows users to share and discuss images securely. It has quickly gained a following in the Chrome Web Store.

A DZI networking movement, PULSE: BK Syle, will feature Singer/Songwriter/Producer Boo Boo Cousins and DJ/Producer i:Wah the Beat Priest with an improvisational fusion of live musicians and soulful sounds from around the world featuring Edy Blu.

The exclusive listing covers most of the block at 247 Bedford Ave. between N. 3rd and N. 4th streets

The 2012 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival kicks off with a free screening of cult classic Out For Justice and Steven Seagal lookalike contest. The AoBFF is the first to showcase filmmakers who are Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-based and/or Brooklyn-centric.

The Brownstone Poets presents Red Barrow Poets: John Barrale, Zorida Mohamed, and Tony Puma on Saturday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as well.

Leading Ladies will be hosting an Open Mic Dedicated to victims of domestic violence at Caribbean Soul on July 17th at 7pm. The fundraiser seeks to bring awareness to issues surrounding domestic violence, through the voices of survivors and artists.

Poets Susan Kolodny and Puma Perl read on Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance of this new French-Hungarian café located in Park Slope near several subways. There’s an open mic as well.

Julius Thompson's uplifting National Television debut interview was a massive success.

BAY RIDGE CENTER SENIORS ASK FOR HELP Dire Need to Replace Van Destroyed in Crash Rally on June 11th, 11AM in Bay Ridge

El libro lleva a los recuerdos de la escritora de ida y vuelta entre su vida en los Estados Unidos y crianza en Puerto Rico.

A Labor of Love is Now A Celebration of Love-- the Love of Poetry and Prose. The Brownstone Poets 2012 Anthology Book Event A Celebration of Poetry in Brooklyn, Sunday, June 24, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The classically trained harpist you've heard on the recordings of Common, Ryan Leslie, jazz saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and even behind Drake, responds to the Martin case on a personal note with stellar jazz quartet. Proceeds donated to NAACP LDF.

Brooklyn, New York Dentist Dr. Tricia Quartey is announcing the launch of her new website for Brooklyn, New York.

The Brownstone Poets presents G.P.A., Donald Lev, and Linda Lerner, on Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry.

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy will celebrate their 23rd anniversary of cultural arts and education for the youth and families in Brooklyn. Angelique Kidjo, "Africa's Premier Diva" (TIME Magazine), will server as this year's honorary chair.

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. takes great pleasure in announcing their 6th Annual Music Concert: "Grounded Rhythms." This year's "Grounded Rhythms" combines West African traditional rhythms and the tempos, tastes and flavors of Caribbean music.

The renowned Denmark-based flight and hotel search engine is one of the key sponsors of the May 3-6, 2112 gathering of some of America's top travel editors, being held for the first time ever in Brooklyn, NY

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The Brownstone Poets presents poets Philip Beitchman and Michael Schwartz on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Linger Café & Lounge. There’s an open mic as well.

Satirical-activist Vermin Supreme will headline a discussion about “actitainment,” the political movement of activism and entertainment which has gained momentum in the last ten years. Is actitainment an effective tool to for political change?

The Brooklyn fashion brand makes a decision to use their latest collection as a platform to spark a dialog about racism in Brooklyn

East River Partners, a leading developer of condos in historic Brooklyn, NY, has launched its online platform.

Lachi and Meridian Gold Showcase New Tunes from their Upcoming Album at America’s Oldest Performing Arts Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, for the BAM Café Music Series – Friday April 20th at 9pm

Future legend is picking up steam and is being seen from all walks off live from the young to the old all over the world. It's not a brand for just one sport or person but can be worn by anyone who Aspires to be a Future Legend

Nailah Lymus Opens New Couture Fashion Boutique in Willaimsburg

In celebration of Earth Day, the Brooklyn brand stands firmly behind their mission to Live, Work, and Create by giving the gift of sustainable fashion, innovation and community involvement.

As we prepare for the much anticipated Future Legend Clothing line release on April 20th 2012 we have branched out in2 the MMA world sponsering some of the best talent in Bellator MMA on MTV2

“A Day of Music for Casey,” a benefit for The SUDC organization, Sudden Unexplained Death in Children, will be held Sunday, April 29, at Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, Brooklyn

“The Fruit of the Spirit in Words & Music” by Bethlehem’s Choir Date: 4/29/12 @ 10:30AM Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4th & Ovington Ave, Brooklyn NY 11209

Singer, songwriter, and musician, The Bones of J.R. Jones announces his residency at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn, NY starting April 4th and every remaining Wednesday that month.

Always in search of innovative and exciting designs, the national retailer has begun a large scale search for the next Brooklyn Industries t-shirt designer.

Nisan and Sons Monuments is a leading monument company working with high quality granite headstone.

From burlap sack to fashionable tote, Brooklyn Industries preps to launch a bag that highlights the brands core beliefs:creating community based partnerships, local manufacturing and using up-cycled materials to produce unique and innovative products

The Brownstone Poets presents Bernard and Diane Block, a poetic couple, on Saturday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights.

The Brownstone Poets presents poets Yuko Otomo and Larissa Shmailo on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Linger Café & Lounge, a cozy ambiance conveniently located near several subways and Downtown Brooklyn and there’s an open mic as well.

Brooklyn Industries has mastered the art of subtle tie-dye effects with the Sunspot Tee

Nisan and Sons Monuments launched a brand new website full of gallery and user friendly for customers to pick their design and gets fast quotes.

Everyone wants to look younger, even teenagers do. There is no excuse anymore.

The DUMBO Startup Lab, located in the heart of Brooklyn's buzzing startup neighborhood, is moving into a 2,300 sq. ft. loft, increasing membership to a community hub for workspace, classes and events.

PWP will publish Julius Thompson's fourth novel Purple Phantoms.

Brooklyn, NY, March 14, 2012. Hello Phones will release their debut album “Get It Together” @ Death By Audio, 49, South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, Ny, 11211