Brooklyn's New Unicorn Horn Store; Can't Dance in Brooklyn; Jehovah's Witnesses News; and More Brooklyn Briefs

Morning wisdom. Photo by MK Metz

 - Brooklyn man posing as teen extorted child porn out of young girls, authorities allege. [Daily News]

- A new store for unicorn horns is coming to Brooklyn, of course. [Time Out]

- Map: Where is it legal to dance in Brooklyn? Almost nowhere. [Patch]

- The NY Post says ‘stealthing’ is the newest dangerous sex trend. [NY Post]

- Jehovah's Witnesses start closing their Brooklyn Heights tunnels. [Brooklyn Eagle]

- Barbra Streisand at 75: A girl from Brooklyn makes it big. [DW]

- U.S. Jehovah’s Witnesses fear for safety of Russian followers after court bans religion. [Brooklyn Eagle]

- This weekend at House of Vans Brooklyn: Todd Francis’ "The Worst of the Worst” with special guest performance by Ho99o9 and The Blackouts. [House of Vans]

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Mersiha Mesihovic's BOSNIANBORN Tonight at BRIClabs

Tonight at BRIClab:
Through confessional story-telling and a "raw and sensual mash-up of music, dance and film," Mersiha Mesihovic's BOSNIANBORN examines the diasporic experience.

Buy tickets here.

This fall, BRIClab features artists and projects mining ideas of migration, immigration and home.

Mesihovic is a Bosnian/Swedish dance artist & the founder/artistic director of CIRCUITDEBRIS. This work was created in collaboration with filmmaker Aitor Mendilibar and composer Visnja Krzic.

During her BRIClab residence Mesihovic will offer FREE morning dance classes in her own movement methodology: EMBODIMENT.


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Brooklyn Book Festival; Virtual Reality Film Fest; and More Brooklyn Briefs

The Cranberry Street Fair returns to Brooklyn Heights this Saturday. Photo by MK Metz

 - NYPD to Brooklyn seniors: Stop getting killed by motorists. [Streetsblog]

- Man convicted for holding ex-girlfriend hostage in Brooklyn apartment, abusing her in front of daughter. [NY Daily News]

- The most expensive condo ever sold in Brooklyn is the penthouse under-construction at One John Street. [Curbed]

- Landlord wants 'Whole' truth about Whole Foods' landmark renovation. [Brooklyn Eagle]

- How to do right by this weekend's Brooklyn Book Festival. [Patch]

- You have to wear special headsets:Virtual reality film festival coming to DUMBO. [Brooklyn Eagle]

- Brooklyn cops were placed on modified duty Wednesday while the NYPD looks into whether their chase of a motorcyclist led to a deadly crash. [amNY]


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Pier 6 Comment Deadline is Today; Homeless Couple Clean Up Park; and More Brooklyn Briefs

Signing up supporters to save the Brooklyn Heights Library. Photo:MK Metz

- Homeless couple cleans up a Bay Ridge park, criticizes de Blasio for letting it go to hell. [NY Post]

- Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 public comment deadline is today. [Brooklyn Eagle]

- The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet is moving from Tribeca to St. Ann's ex-digs in DUMBO. [WSJ]

- Woman drowns at Brighton Beach. [Daily News]

- Woman dies after plunging in front of a subway train on Fulton Street Saturday evening. [Daily News]

- Just what were those loud noises Saturday night in Fort Greene? [Patch]

- Brooklyn woman discovers her boyfriend was a cheat and a killer.[News.com.au]


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Get Your Act Together for the Coney Island Talent Show!

Here's your magical ticket to the big time: The 6th Annual Coney Island Talent Show takes place Saturday, July 25th,from 4-8pm on the Boardwalk (between 10th & 12th street).

Organizers (The Alliance for Coney Island, Deno’s Wonder Wheel & Thirsty Girl Productions) call the splendorous event: "A spectacle of sunshine and lollipops on the boardwalk."

Join Hostess The World Famous *BOB* and the fanfare of legendary talent that has come out of Coney Island -- and be a part of it.

You KNOW what you can do!

Details:

Categories for this year’s talent contest are: Creative kids 9-12 years old, Creative kids 13-17 years old and Song, Dance & Variety 18 and up

1st prize in each category will receive a cash prize of $250, and day passes to participating Coney Island Amusements

2nd prize in each category will receive a cash prize of $100, and day passes to participating Coney Island Amusements.

3rd prize in each category will a cash prize of $50, and tickets to participating Coney Island Amusements.

The Best Dressed person in each category will receive a special mystery prize.

Celebrity Judges include: The Mayor of Coney Island, Dick Zigun, comedian Bob Greenberg and singer and comedian Amber Martin

To apply to perform in The Coney Island Talent show, visit www.coneyislandtalentshow.com and fill out an application by July 15th.

Bella. Images courtesy of Coney Island Talent Show

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Old School Remix at Fulton Mall, Part(y) 2 Tonight

We're dancing, we're freestyling, we're going old school tonight at the #fultonmallremix with @VideoMusicBox. pic.twitter.com/p7Jb5oEHa9

— Downtown Brooklyn (@DowntownBklyn) June 10, 2015

Miss the party on Fulton Street last night?

Tonight is Night 2 of the Fulton Mall Remix, an "extravaganza of music, art, dance and fashion celebrating Fulton Mall’s rich cultural history and Downtown Brooklyn’s legacy as an urban music and fashion mecca, at Albee Square."

Wednesday’s line-up includes Kwikstep (a.k.a. DJ KS 360), Full Circle and Cut Master DC.

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Green-Wood Turns Into 'Dark Wonderland' at Night

This is Week 2 of Green-Wood Cemetery's "Dark Wonderland" performances, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice in Wonderland.

Nighttime performances take place every Thursday and Friday from 7:30 pm to 10 pm during the month of June.

Here's the description:

"On the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s novel, "Dark Wonderland" is a four-week showcase for New York’s most visionary performing artists to hold a modern-day looking glass to our city and the world beyond, through spectacular presentations in theater, dance, and music. The series is held at Green-Wood Cemetery, a sprawling and historic city of immense power, and curated and produced by MAPP International Productions, a nonprofit producer of major performing arts projects that spark social change."


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This Is Why Laurie Cumbo Won Stars of NY Dance Event

Dancing Star Laurie Cumbo + Jamel Gaines of Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn from Cheryl Todmann on Vimeo.

In case you haven't heard, Brooklyn Councilmember Laurie Cumbo is the 5th Anniversary Dance Champion for The Stars of New York Dance -- and when you see this video you'll know why.

She and her dance partner Jamel Gaines of Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn sizzled to the sounds of JLo.

Because of her participation, Creative Outlet won $5,000 to provide five or more children from low-income communities in New York City with a free or subsidized year of high-quality dance education and training.

The event, held at LIU in Brooklyn, honored the Rev. Al Sharpton this year.

Annually, Brooklyn leaders, partnered with professional dancers, dance to raise dance scholarship funds for underserved children in Brooklyn.  

Errol Louis (NY1) hosted the affair. Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson was a special presenter.

McBrooklyn linked to videos of previous participants, including the Honorable Betty Staton, PA Letitia James and Scott Stringer here.


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Meridian Lights Performs at DUMBO's Last TunnelVision Party Saturday

Photo: MK Metz

Nice way to end the summer: Meridian Lights (above) performed Saturday at the season's final TunnelVision dance party in the Archway in DUMBO. Guest DJ was Waichi Yeung, and PBnDJ did live artwork.

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Rev. Al Sharpton to be Honored at 'Stars of NY Dance' in Brooklyn

The 5th annual Stars of NY Dance at LIU in Brooklyn is honoring the Rev. Al Sharpton this year.  The star-studded event takes place on Friday, Nov. 7, with a Who's Who of presenters, stars and dancers.

In the event, Brooklyn leaders, partnered with professional dancers, dance to raise dance scholarship funds for underserved children in Brooklyn.  

Errol Louis (NY1) is hosting the affair. Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson is a special presenter.

City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo is one of this year's stars. This year's dancers include Jamel Gaines, of Dance Theatre of Brooklyn, and Germaul Barnes of the Bed-Stuy Restoration Corp.

Last year's winner was the Honorable Betty Staton, executive director at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Legal Services.
Check out this video of her dancing. 

Here's (now-Public Advocate) Letitia Jame's high-spirited dance back in 2011.

Here's Scott Stringer's attempt (God bless his soul...)

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Brooklyn Tattoo Party at Hank's Saloon Saturday Night

Brooklyn Tattoo is throwing a party tonight with Dead Flowers Productions. Activator (Brooklyn Tat's co-owner Willie’s band) is playing, as is As$troland (Urban Folk Art Studios co-founder Jason Mitchell’s band).

Saturday, August 2nd at Hank's Saloon
46 Third Avenue (at Atlantic), Brooklyn, U.S.A.
Doors at 8PM. No cover. 21+

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La Guelaguetza Festival New York in Brooklyn's Cadman Plaza Park

Photos by MK Metz, McBrooklyn

 Music from the Oaxaca region of Mexico rang out over Cadman Plaza Park in Downtown Brooklyn on Sunday, for La Guelaguetza Festival New York sponsored by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York (BFMNY).

Dancers thrilled the crowd with performances reflecting the traditions of the different Oaxacan states.

The music was uplifting, the clothing gorgeous and the mood generous. Love, sharing, and pride in the crafts of the area were themes.

Photos by MK Metz, McBrooklyn

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Sunday in Brooklyn: Atlantic Antic, DUMBO Arts Fest, Carroll Park Kids Concert

Atlantic Antic. Photo: MK Metz

 The weather should be beautiful no matter where you head today (Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013). Here are some of the notable crazy fun events happening in Brooklyn:

The 39th Annual Atlantic Antic: The street festival to end all street festivals runs along Atlantic Avenue from Hicks Street to 4th Avenue.  This is the real deal -- food, beer brewed just for the occasion, art, music, shopping, festivities, and fun. And this year, finally, BP Marty Markowitz will crowned King of Brooklyn.

The DUMBO Arts Festival continues on Sunday. Highly recommended! While the Festival officially ends at 6 p.m., BattleFest runs from 6 - 9 p.m.

The Deedle Deedle Dees will be performing at the Carroll Park Kids Concert Series at 2 p.m.

Unhinged, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s Fall Art Show: four shows in one in Red Hook.


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Invite Your Date: The Red Hook Prom is May 11

Fasten your corsage and put on your dancing shoes. On Saturday, May 11 at 7pm, Red Hook, Brooklyn is having a prom. Come to South Brooklyn Community High School at 173 Conover Street, walk up to the gym and celebrate the neighborhood.

The event, voluntarily produced by Red Hook's own home/made (a restaurant and catering company), features delicious food, punch (spiked, just like we remember), sweet tunes by DJ Body Rock spinning 80's jams and requests, dance lessons from Cora Dance pros, a photo booth, the knighting of Prom King and Queen-- nominations are local celebrities, and many more surprises.

By dok1, Flickr

The Red Hook Prom is the annual gala benefiting Cora Dance. All the proceeds of the evening go to support their 7 days a week of pay-what-you-can dance classes for ages 4 to 94+, as well as supporting the development of Red Hook's first studio theater.

More details here.

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Video: Brooklyn Nets Dance Team Final Audition

Did you miss the Brooklyn Nets Dance Team's final audition? So did we.

Thank goodness there is a video of the winners. They're not actually from Brooklyn but anyway. They will be shaking it for the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Arena.

The dance team's new name is the Brooklynettes. Get it?

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Mother's Day Brooklyn Bridge Walk and Party

What did you do on Mother's Day? Supporters of Milagros Day Worldwide celebrated women who have overcome domestic violence with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and a concert at Cadman Plaza Park in Downtown Brooklyn.  

Milagros Day provides support to survivors of domestic violence and those who grew up in abusive households. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, chair of the Assembly's Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Committee spoke about the importance of bringing attention to the issue.

The entertainment was first-rate -- Above: Pablito Drum. TV personality Farah Zulaikha was master of ceremonies.

The soulful singing of Pauline Jean

Natascha Bessez (left), Haley Brawner, and DJ Ophar

Energetic dancing

And an appreciative audience (more in the shade)

Milagros Day's programs include transformation courses and the promotion of entrepreneurship among victims of abuse.


UPDATE: More photos at the Brooklyn Eagle.

Photos by MK Metz


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Dancing In the Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

While the professional dancers were inside at BAM's (Brooklyn Academy of Music) DanceAfrica in Fort Greene, the streets outside were packed with everyday dancers this weekend. Traditional music played, the sun was hot as hell and spirits were high.


DanceAfrica took place all Memorial Day weekend, with dance, music, film, and a huge outdoor bazaar of African crafts, food, and clothing.

Photos by MK Metz

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Hot Jazz In the Heart of Brooklyn

What the heck was going on at Prospect Park Zoo this past Saturday?

Turns out there was some hot samba-ing happening -- called "Samba with the Sea Lions" -- featuring Samba New York.

The crowd learned to samba along with the Zoo’s sea lions, Beebe and Stella. The samba party kicked off Jazz: Brooklyn’s Beat, a month-long celebration of world-class jazz at the cultural institutions in the Heart of Brooklyn.

The next event takes place at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The full schedule for the month of jazz is available online at www.heartofbrooklyn.org/jazz.

Photo by Yuri-Guanilo


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Mirrors Tilted Wildly Dance/ Art Performance

Triskelion Arts in Williamsburg presents the premiere of Mirrors Tilted Wildly, a two-night engagement on November 20 and 21.

Mirrors Tilted Wildly is a modern showcase of nine performances curated by Marisa Arriaga. This shared evening includes works by artists Sheri Wells, Nancy Hughes, Meredith Blouin of dance project Madame Spaghetti Arms, Ching-I Chang, Zita Nyarady, along with Sarah Beth Oppenheim and Nora Petroliunas, creative masterminds of Pocket Engine.

More here.

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Carrie Ahern Open Installation Dance Performance: Sensate. November 18 - 22

Choreographer Carrie Ahern and dancers investigate "boundaries" with the audience in Sensate, a dance performed throughout 4,000sq ft of the Brooklyn Lyceum, November 18-22.

In Sensate, the audience is free to enter and exit the performance spaces anytime between three designated hours, viewing the dance from anywhere they choose in the space. More at Brooklyn Lyceum


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