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Saturday, December 1, 2018

Brooklyn Tree Lightings




Tis the season and where better to be? Brooklyn!!!! Here we have some of Brooklyn Tree Lighting Festivities and here we go.



Fort Greene Park
Sunday December 9, 4 to 5:30 pm.
Fort Greene near Myrtle Ave and St. Edwards Street entrance. Myrtle Ave businesses will be supplying cookies and cocoa to get everyone in mood to meet Santa and cheer as the lights flicker to life. The event is hosted the Myrtle Ave Brooklyn Partnership and the Fort GreenePark Conservancy. for more Information click on the link http://myrtleavenue.org/event/5th-annual-fort-greene-holiday-tree-lighting/

Lighting of the Largest Menorah in Brooklyn
Sunday, December 2, 4:30 to 6 pm.
At the lighting of the largest menorah in Brooklyn of Chanukah is celebrated with live music, latkes, and gift for children. Click on the link for schedule https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2018/12/02/lighting-of-the-largest-menorah-in-brooklyn

Dumbo
Thursday, December 6, 4 to 7 pm.
The Dumbo Improvement District Is sponsoring a jam-packed event that promises Santa, calypso music, festive projections on the Manhattan Bridge. This tree lighting also has an opportunity to give back. You can bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Brooklyn Holiday Toy Drive. For more Information click on the link https://dumbo.is/hosting/2018-dumbo-holiday-tree-lighting

Atlantic  Ave Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 6, 6 to 8 pm.
St. Cyril of Turov Church, 401 Ablative Ave, Borum Hill
The air will be filled with the sounds of music for the Atlantic Avenue celebration.
There will be caroling along the avenue. Santa will be there to celebrate, along with local elected officials. Click on the link for more information. http://atlanticave.org/event/annual-atlantic-avenue-tree-lighting-ceremony-party-presented-by-aaldc/?instance_id=95

Lott House
Friday December 7, 6:30 to 8 pm.
The Friends of Lott House will be celebrating the Dutch roots of the 28th century farmhouse with a visit from Sinterklaas at their annual outdoor tree lighting. Children can pose for pictures when Sinterklaas there will be holiday music, cookies and cocoa. Click on the link for schedule https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2018/12/07/annual-lott-house-tree-lighting

Brownsville
Monday, December 3, 6 to 8 pm.
Pitkin Ave BID and Brownsville Community Justice Center presents Osborn Plaza Tree Lighting. Get ready to meet Santa Claus, *Music* & *Caroling* *Hot Cocoa & Cupcakes* *Special Guest* and more. For more Information click on the link http://pitkinavenue.nyc






Sunday, July 22, 2018

Sweet Ol'e Brooklyn 2018 Summer Events


Good Ol'e Brooklyn

                                                   


Back in the days summer for me meant, block parties. johnny pump and I'm not speaking about the sprinkler system, nah full force with your tin can. Sitting on the stoop until late at night with your friends and couldn't move from in the front. City pools. playing skelly in the park.  Those were the dayssss!  

Things have change, neighborhood and communities have been gentrify, doing things differently
from when I was growing up, like community events and entertainment for the children and adults. 
Recreation Centers, certainly a lot more to do. 


I found a few things going on. I should've done this in May, haven't had the time to dedicate here, but I'm back and bare with me while I try to fix and upgrade this place I call my blogs. Thank you to those that follows me and their  continuous support. 


1. New York Caribbean Carnival Week 2018 
Which by the way I would love to take pictures, some of you know I love taking a picture. I'm on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/noras_pic/  and working on my site, but I don't fit any of the criteria. 


Well here you have it Brooklyn,  5 days of Food, Music, Costumes, Parades, Steel band, Show Case and the love for our Caribbean People. For Information and updates click on the link below. 





2. So Fly Brooklyn presents So Brooklyn Fly Shop & Pop
at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation 
Free Admission, Music, Food and More. Below is two links please make to click on the links for Dates, Time and Updates. 




3. A Summer Movie Under The Stars.
Long Meadow North at Prospect Park.
Live Entertainment 
Make sure to click on the link below for Dates,Time, and Updates



4. The 69th Precinct Community Council 
America's Night Against Crime Seaview Park
Free Giveaways, Live Performance, Back to School Supplies, Face Painting and Drinks
Click on the link for Date, Time and Updates


5. Panorama Competition
Brooklyn Museum Grounds 


6. Roots @ The Junction 2018
Live Performance, Entertainment for Children, Face painting, and More. Make Sure to Click on the Link for Time, Dates and Updates. 



7. The 73rd Precinct Community Council 
National Night Out Against Crime
at Betsy Head Park Festival 



8. Free Roller Skating 
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Monday-Friday
3:30-6:00 pm. Click on the Link below for Dates, Time and Updates


9. The Office of Brooklyn Borough Present 
Presents its Summer Lunchtime
Jazz Concerts Friday from 12:00to 1:30 pm. 
Click on the Link Below for Dates, Time and Updates


10. Friday Night Fire Works
Light Up Your Friday Nights 
Show begins at 9:30PM.
Coney Island Boardwalk 
Click on the Link below for Dates, Time and Updates

11. Free Summer Movies
Click on the Links Below for Date, Time and Updates.

12.Atlantic Antic 
September 23, 2018
A Street Festival Held Every Year in Brooklyn
Click on the Link Below for Date, Time and Updates.


13. Brownsville Heritage House Jazz 2018
July 21-August 18, 2018 








Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Event and Entertainment in Brownsville, Brooklyn






I'm a very proud to be a Brownsvillenite, born and raised. Every time I have an opportunity to talk about Brownsville I do and all the great things happening in this community. Here we have a few events and entertainment that are happening. Check out https://www.facebook.com/enrichingtheville/
to keep you informed on what's going on in my community.




Starting Saturday March 25 and every Sunday after Munchin & Brunchin 
Make sure to check out link below for details.





March 30, 2018 6:30-9 pm. Xpressionsville:The World Through Our Art Show & Silent Auction, Hosted by Brownsville Partnership. 
This exhibition pays tribute to the deepest spiritual, ritualistic and tribal essence of humanity in broad and positive way. In addition to the art exhibition, they will host a Silent Auction on Friday March 30, 2018. 
Make sure to check out the link below for details



Sat. March 31, 2018 Easter Parade
Trucked Out and Pitkin Ave BID Presents a free Easter Weekend. 
Great Egg Hunt
11:30AM at Zion Triangle 
at Pitkin Ave & Legion st. 


Saturday March 24, 2018. National Craft Month let the paint begin.
Brush on Paint Party.



March 17-June 16, 2018 Jazz Concert Series at Brownsville Heritage House.
The Wade Barnes/Patricia Deans Tribute Band.


March 10-June 30, 2018
Write Your Story.
Write Your Own Story with Cathie Wright-Lewis author of Maury's Seed, Passion's Pride, Exodus 2055 and Mama Relly.



March 24, 2018 Green Earth Poets Cafe Presents
Women's Her-Story Month.
Special Guest Speaker and Live Entertainment.
Free Admission
Brownsville Heritage House