Local freelance journalist and videographer made this exceptional video montage of the recent Franklin Avenue Kids Day.

Franklin Kids Day 2011 from Aulistar Mark on Vimeo.

Brooklyn Unplugged at Franklin Park

45 Shootout presents… Brooklyn Unplugged.

Franklin Park is bringing more incredible entertainment to Crown Heights.  Tuesday March 15th is the launch of the first installment of Brooklyn Unplugged, an acoustic music showcase organized by well known crowd pleasers, 45 Shootout.  And oh yeah……. THIS EVENT IS FREE!

Brooklyn Unplugged will include performances by 45 Shootout, Belikos, AwShockKiss and Aqua Cherry, with special guest DJ Alias soul-spinning grooves all night long.

It all starts @ 7:30pm with a smooth set by DJ Alias. Bands begin @ 8:30pm.

For info on bands visit page below:

http://events.45shootout.com/

The Page Turners

February 5 – March 6, 2011

Opening Reception:
Sat., Feb. 5, from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Curator:
Kwame Jaco

Artists:
Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Jamal Ince, David Shrobe,
Jason Cole Mager, Dominica Paige, Musa Hixon,
Ricardo Gonzalez, Rakeem Taylor, Mohamad Sardar,
Noel Ripoll, Joshua Humphries, Rico Anderson

The Page Turners presents the work of several emerging artists concerned with narrative and storytelling.

Hours: Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment: 718-783-4438

FiveMyles is supported by The Greenwall Foundation, New York State Council for the Arts, Public Funds from the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, the Brooklyn Community Foundation and by the Brooklyn Arts Council, JPMorgan/Chase.

Directions: Take the 2,3,4 or 5 trains to Franklin Ave. Walk two blocks against the traffic on Franklin. Turn left into St. Johns Place. Walk 1/3 block to 558 St. Johns Place. FiveMyles is within easy walking distance from the Brooklyn Museum.

We’re proud to announce that Nostrand Park’s logo was recently profiled in the 2011 Communication Arts Typography Annual. Designed by WireMedia, NP’s logo was selected to appear in Communication Arts magazine’s 2011 Typography Annual, featuring the best typography of the year from entries around the world.

WireMedia created a custom design of the words “Nostrand Park” based on the concept of “intersections” because the name Nostrand Park is derived from the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Park Place in Crown Heights, Brooklyn — a diverse neighborhood where very different cultures also intersect. Part of a larger branding and design project, Nostrand Park needed a unifying identity that would capture Crown Heights’ rich and culturally diverse historical legacy.

Read the rest of the announcement here

The team at Force & Flow is back with another event this Sunday November 28th. Read below for more information on Crown Height’s first ever Sound Walk. The Sound Walk a walking meditation on how we hear through the streets of Crown Heights.

SOUND WALK
Sunday, Nov 28th
6PM, meet at Force and Flow
1102 Dean St. #4
$15 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds

Our monthly Sound Bath series returns with a very special installment of sonic immersion – a guided Sound Walk! On Sunday, Nov 28 Katie will lead us on a walking meditation on how we hear through the streets of Brooklyn. We will take turns, half the group at a time, walking blindfolded so that our listening senses become heightened as our ears become ever more finely tuned to the sonic environment around us. Walkers will experience the phenomenon of deep listening through other senses such as touch, taste, and smell, getting in touch with the soundscapes we usually take for granted. This is a sonic adventure not to be missed, a great way to get to know the neighborhood and to walk off all that extra Thanksgiving food!!! Bring a warm hat and coat, and if it decides to rain on us we’ll do a more traditional Sound Bath indoors.

For More Information
Force and Flow Integrated Bodywork
www.forceandflow.com
ophra@forceandflow.com
646-644-9743

We at Nostrand Park wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day.

Sincerely,

NP Staff

Last week we mentioned the fundraising campaign to support Medgar Evers Preparatory School’s efforts to participate in the national marching band competition. We are happy to report that the band was able to participate this past weekend. Below is a clip of their performance

Friends of Brower Park is hosting “It’s My Park Day” in conjunction with The New York City Park’s Department and Partnership for Parks on Saturday, October 23, 2010. It’s a day of volunteer projects and events in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

The Brower Park day’s events will begin at 9:00 AM and run until 1:00 PM.  The community is invited to come out and participate.  We will be planting bulbs, cleaning and sprucing up.  It is a community event that is fun for the whole family.

Brower Park is located behind the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, between Park and Prospect Places and Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues.

We encourage everyone to come out on Saturday and help beautify Brower Park!

Hey Crown Heights!

• Do you know someone who’s making Crown Heights a better place to live?
• Is one of your neighbors out every morning sweeping the sidewalk?
• What about your friend who tutors in that after-school program?
• And oh yeah, what about what’s her face who helped organize that fundraiser for your block association?

If you know any of these people, or someone else who’s working to improve Crown Heights nominate them for a chance to win $5,000 as part of the Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Do Gooder Campaign.   Once you’ve nominated your Brooklyn Do Gooder be sure to vote for your favorite candidate.

Get started: www.DoGoodRightHere.org. And while you’re at it check out this neat promotional video produced by Do Gooder Matthew K.