Here are some video highlights of the recent “Late Summer Sounds” concert at Albee Square in Downtown Brooklyn
Late Summer Sounds Concert Recap from MVMT on Vimeo.
LATE SUMMER SOUNDS: Concert Saturday, September 3rd!
08/25/2011 – 12:18 pm
Join BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR at Albee Square in Downtown Brooklyn for a free Back-to-School concert featuring:
IYADEDE
ADELINE MICHÈLE
KALAE ALL DAY
LISA JAEGGI
TERENCE ETC.
BASEMENT BATMAN
AKUA TAYLOR
HARD HITTIN HARRY
SAT, SEPT. 3, 2011 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at ALBEE SQUARE (Fulton and Bond St)
Produced by Embassy MVMT and sponsored by the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Fulton Mall Improvement Association, with support from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz
Community Painting Day; Postponed due to weather
08/12/2011 – 2:14 pm
This event has been postponed due to weather. Please check back in a day or two, for an update.
Join us for Community Painting Day and help paint the mural being installed on the wall of the Brooklyn Detention House on State Street between Smith Street and Beorum Place.
You are welcome to come between 1 and 3 PM on Monday, August 15th, 2011.
The Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn BID and the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership are partnering with Groundswell, the NYC Department of Correction and the Nu Hotel to install a mural on the Brooklyn House of Detention this summer.
The theme of the mural will be “restorative justice,” and it will be located on the Brooklyn House of Detention along State Street between Boerum Place and Smith Street.
For more information on Groundswell and their projects visit Groundswell Community Mural Project.
Brooklyn Beats at Dekalb Market, July 30-31
07/29/2011 – 3:19 pm
Join acclaimed New York artists, DJ Parler and DJ Raw Beatz at the Dekalb Market this weekend as part of a new free music series called Brooklyn Beats produced by Brooklyn Bodega, the producers of the annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Music starts at noon. The Dekalb Market is located at 332 Flatbush Avenue, atop the Dekalb Avenue subway station. For more information visit www.dekalbmarket.com
Bicycle-blended smoothies at Borough Hall Greenmarket – July 28
07/27/2011 – 12:22 pm
Bike Blend your Berries at Brooklyn Borough Hall! This Thursday, July 28, we will have a special blender run by the power of the pedal to provide delicious smoothies and juices using fresh fruit and berries from our local farmers. If you’re looking for a refreshing way to beat the heat, join us at the Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket near the intersection of Court and Montague in Downtown Brooklyn. www.grownyc.org
Mural Design Public Presentation-July 26th at 1PM
07/25/2011 – 10:24 am
The Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn BID and the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership are partnering with Groundswell, the NYC Department of Correction and the Nu Hotel to install a mural on the Brooklyn House of Detention this summer.
The theme of the mural will be “restorative justice,” and it will be located on the Brooklyn House of Detention along State Street between Boerum Place and Smith Street.
Come give feedback, see the design and get more involved on Tuesday July 26th at 1 pm at the Nu Hotel, 85 Smith Street at the public presentation.
For more information on Groundswell and their projects visit Groundswell Community Mural Project.
Fulton Street Shopping & Music Under the Stars – Thursdays through September 29!
07/08/2011 – 5:01 pm
Take advantage of extended summer hours on Fulton Street! Participating stores will stay open until 9:00pm on Thursdays this summer.
Enhance your shopping experience and enjoy live music from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the new Albee Square, located at Fulton and Bond Streets.
July 28 – Red Hook Ramblers
Aug 4 – Claude Gomis
Aug 11 – The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
Aug 18 – Underground Horns
Aug 25 – Red Hook Ramblers
Sep 1 – Quimbombo
Sep 8 – No Small Money Brass Band
Sep 15 – The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
Sep 22 – Underground Horns
Sep 29 – Bloco Gumbo
Macy’s and RIF Support Children’s Literacy – through July 31st
07/07/2011 – 4:17 pm
Macy’s has partnered with literacy advocacy group Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for a special promotion in support of children’s literacy programs which help put books in the hands of kids who need them the most. From now through July 31, Macy’s shoppers who donate $3 to RIF will receive $10 off a purchase of $50. Macy’s and Reading is Fundamental have partnered together since 2004 to raise more than $16 million.
Ask about making your contribution when you shop at Macy’s in Downtown Brooklyn!
Reading is Fundamental web page
2011 Summer Plaza Concerts featuring Brooklyn artists!
07/06/2011 – 4:59 pm
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz presents the 2011 Summer Plaza Concerts, featuring Brooklyn artists!
Wednesdays 12:00pm – 1:30pm in July and August* at Borough Hall Plaza (Columbus Park)
July 6th - The DEEP, R&B Brooklyn-style / ABRAZOS, Latin music, musica, musik
July 13th - 3 Bean Stew, New Age Blues / The Larry Blacksmith Ensemble
July 20th – Al “e” Mo Square Dancers / Juan Morales, and the Sonido Costeño Group
July 27th – Mancie, Super psyched Rock / Ken Simon Jazz Group
Sponsored by Con Edison - * Stay tuned for August schedule!
Albee Square grand opening event on Friday, June 24!
06/17/2011 – 2:20 pm
Please join the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and the Fulton Mall Improvement Association as we celebrate the opening of the new Albee Square public plaza (at Bond & Fulton streets), the completion of the Fulton Streetscape project and the ongoing transformation of Downtown Brooklyn.
Friday, June 24 starting at 10:00 am.
The day’s events will feature live music throughout the day! Morning performances will be sponsored by Cookie’s Department Store and will feature children’s entertainers DOG ON FLEAS and AUDRA ROX, plus free refreshments! Afternoon performances will feature BLUE VIPERS OF BROOKLYN, BLOCO GUMBO, UNDERGROUND HORNS and RED HOOK RAMBLERS.
Visit www.fultonstreet.org for more information
