Brooklyn

THURSDAYS @ 7 – Brooklyn Museum JUNE 2012 Schedule

THURSDAYS @ 7 - Brooklyn Museum JUNE 2012 Schedule Brooklyn Museum Public Programs for Adults, Teens, and Kids During June the Brooklyn Museum will present a wide array of public programs for adults, teens, families, and kids including art-making classes and workshops; talks and tours; Thursdays @ [READ MORE]

• BAM presents DanceAfrica 2012: One Africa/Many Rhythms
• Jimmy Cliff opens Celebrate Brooklyn Concert Series June 5TH
• Christian Cultural Center Men’s Weekend 2012

Harlem

NYCEDC and ESD Seek Proposals for Commercial and Cultural Development on 125th Street in Harlem

Site Could Provide for Over 300,000 Square Feet of New Commercial and Cultural Space New York City, May 15, 2012 – New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Empire State Development (ESD) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of a 42,000-square-foot [READ MORE]

• Real Men Cook Annual Fathers Day Charity Event “Party With A Purpose”
• Support Research in Black Culture
• Give The Gift of Laughter

Bronx

New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden was founded in 1891, designed as the grand museum of plants. Visit this unique place to relax, rejuvenate, learn and experience the wonders of nature. By becoming a Member today, you’ll not only get a whole year’s worth of benefits, you’ll get the [READ MORE]

• NAN Stop The Violence
• Bronx Museum of the Arts
• FREE concert featuring Lavoe All Stars Cantando Renzo Padilla and 8 y Mas

Queens

Queens Economic Development Corporation Will Receive $100,000 to Expand Foreign Language Training Program for Immigrant Contractors

NYCEDC, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, and Baruch College Announce Winning Business Plan of Immigrant Entrepreneur Support Competition THRIVE Queens Economic Development Corporation Will Receive $100,000 to Expand Foreign Language Training Program for Immigrant Contractors Business Outreach [READ MORE]

• Mothers Day Smooth Reggae Concert
• QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART
• “The King’s Gate” stage play – The story of Esther

Staten Island

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden

NYC has so much  to offer why not take advantage of it! Snug Harbor Cultural  Center and Botanical Garden is the product of more than 30 years of restoration and development to convert a 19th century home for retired seamen to a regional arts center housing myriad museum and arts programs as well [READ MORE]

• Exhibition documenting Black Baseball players entrance into the Major Leagues
• The Budos Band will perform their original genre called “instrumental, Staten Island afro-soul,”
• Irish entertainer “Andy Cooney” will perform at Tappen Park Staten Island

Manhattan

New York Choral Society Festival May 19 at Pace

The New York Choral Society (NYCS) founded in 1958, has become known for the quality of its performances and the diversity of its repertoire, which encompasses well-known choral masterworks as well as many compositions rarely heard in concert halls. The NYCS has presented twelve world premieres and [READ MORE]

• American Ballet Theatre Studio Company performs at Pace May 4th
• Tyler Perry’s new play “The Haves And The Have Nots”
• Join Laurie Anderson, the creator of “Delusion” at Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts

Family Fun 411

NYC Fleet Week 2012 Events

 We all love ships… and the  Fleets are in  Fleet Week New York is hosted nearly every year since 1984, and is the City’s celebration of the sea services. It also provides an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and [READ MORE]

• DANCE-LOVE-HAPPINESS.IFETAYO- “Dance On”
• American Ballet Theatre Studio Company performs at Pace May 4th
• Brooklyn Children’s Museum 2012 Awards Gala