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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Summer Shows
DESCRIPTION:It’s summertime for the artists of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition and the art-lovers who eagerly await every BWAC exhibit. Mid-summer is also the middle of BWAC’s 40th year; for our 2017 Summer Shows we present the juried Black & White 2017 exhibit and Palette Unlimited. A full calendar of performance and events is planned for each weekend the shows are on view. Admission to the Gallery and all its special events is free\, donations gladly accepted.\nOur 3rd national juried Black & White show presents artwork by artists from around the country. Noted juror Alison Hokanson\, Assistant Curator in the Department of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, selected 110 pieces from almost 1200 submissions\, to put together this spectacular exhibit.\nThe opening reception on July 29\, 2017 showcases Paula Jeanine Bennett and Jenny Hill\, who bring their soul-jazz project BRIGHT RED DRESS to the BWAC stage. The band features great classic jazz repertoire enhanced with horn harmonies\, a killer rhythm section and the sweet-hot musical skills of Paul Jeanine at the helm.\nCheck out the Awards Ceremony for the juried Black & White 2017\nExhibit at 3 pm on opening day\, and be sure to cast your vote for Peoples’ Choice Award.\nThe performance calendar during the weekend summer shows\, July 29th – August 20th\, include musicians Braxton Hicks\, Harry Oppenheimer\, performers presented by the Jazz Foundation\, and many more. There are also spoken word events\, including the ever-popular Word Cabaret\, and a book reading on the schedule.\nBWAC’s 25\,000 square foot Civil War-era gallery is located at a spectacular waterfront site overlooking the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. It is across from the Fairway supermarket and down the block from IKEA in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn\, set amidst trendy boutiques and restaurants. Accessible by public transportation\, NYC Ferry\, IKEA Water Taxi and biking is a breeze! Admission to the Gallery\, the waterfront view and all special events is free to everyone\, donations gladly accepted. \nAlso is our The BWAC Performance Series which is also free and takes place on weekend afternoons between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 499 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Enjoy a fantastic array of talented and exciting singer-songwriters\, musicians\, authors\, and poets\, as well as special film screenings\, in conjunction with our two full floors of spectacular art exhibitions Full listings\, links\, info: http://bwacperformanceseries.eventbrite.com\nhttp://bwac.org/visit/\nSUMMER EXHIBITION\nSat\, Jul 29 2-4 BRIGHT RED DRESS: Jazz for the Body and Soul\nSun\, Jul 30 2-4 Jazz Foundation Presents: Rafik Williamson\nSun\, Jul 30 4:15-5:15 Book Reading: Warren Alexander “Cousins’ Club”\nSat\, Aug 5 2-5 SICC Spoken Word\nSun\, Aug 6 2-3 John Kessel\nSun\, Aug 6 3:15-4:15 Zoe Over Zero\nSun\, Aug 6 4:30-5:30 Urban Teakettle and guest Tom Doyle\nSat\, Aug 12 1-2 Braxton Hicks and the Mission Boys\nSat\, Aug 12 2:30-3:30 A Century of Fakers\nSat\, Aug 12 4-5:30 Word Cabaret\nSun\, Aug 13 2-3 Harry Oppenheimer\nSun\, Aug 13 3:15-4:15 The Owlflies\nSun\, Aug 13 4:30-5:30 Ryan Chernin and Ev\nSat\, Aug 19 2-3 Absurdo & the Coyote\nSat\, Aug 19 3:15-4:15 Greenstreets\nSat\, Aug 19 4:30-5:30 tbd\nSun Aug 20 2-4 Jazz Foundation: Jerram Original Network \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/brooklyn-waterfront-artists-coalition-summer-shows/
LOCATION:BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 481 Van Brunt (Door 7) in Red Hook\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T120000
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SUMMARY:weekly sunday terrarium brunch class
DESCRIPTION:looking for a unique gift idea or creative way to spend your sunday? sign up to spend your time in a warm\, relaxing and creative terrarium class featuring a lite brunch. sip\, nibble on a croissant/muffin\, while you create a mini living garden to remember your day. enjoy shared creativity and conversation with a knowledgeable instructor providing inspiration\, guidance and advice. \n$65 price is each person:\ncoffee or tea or glass of wine\ncroissant / muffin \nclass limited to max 4 and includes for each:\nmaterials to build terrarium including plant\, container and decorative elements\ngift box for finished terrarium\ncare instructions for plant \nastoria class location:\n23-07 24th avenue\, astoria ny 11102 \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/weekly-sunday-terrarium-brunch-class-8/
LOCATION:luludi living art\, 2307 24th ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="luludi%20living%20art":MAILTO:liza@luludi.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T140000
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SUMMARY:Storytime & Craft
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories\, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation. While supplies last. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/storytime-craft-5/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T190000
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SUMMARY:Retro Bits
DESCRIPTION:Join comedians Brian McGuinness & TJ Del Reno as they play mostly terrible video games with their other funny friends. The audience will also get a chance to play a game or two with the hosts for prizes! \nBrian McGuinness\, TJ Del Reno\, and more of NYC’s top comedians performing. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/retro-bits/
LOCATION:QED A Place To Show and Tell\, 27-16 23rd Avenue  \, Astoria\, NY \, New York\, 11105\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian%20McGuinness":MAILTO:qedastoria@gmail.com
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