Monthly Archives: October 2011
Adorably Costumed Kids at Heights Halloween Parade
The annual Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade was held on Sunday (after being postponed due to the snowstorm on Saturday), and impressively costumed kids poured into the Pierrepont Playground to kick off the parade down the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Borough President … Continue reading
Filed under Brooklyn Heights, Kids & Education
Pups Parade on the Promenade
Costumed canines participated in the Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade, on Sunday in Brooklyn Heights. See video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZFHs3AaD8U&noredirect=1
Filed under Brooklyn Heights
Updated Halloween Events in Brooklyn
October 28 Monster Mash at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29. Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s annual Monster Mash party. Dress in your best Halloween finery. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3–7:30 p.m. Visit brooklynkids.org for updates and ticket information. … Continue reading
The Art of the Newspaper Column Discussed at St. Francis College
Panelists Urge Young Writers To Rise Above Loud, Angry Rants BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — It used to be that a catchy lead was all you needed to get people to read your column, but now your headline has to include catchy … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Brooklyn Authors, Brooklyn Heights
Gala Ceremony To Mark 125th Anniversary of Statue of Liberty
Brooklyn H.S. of Arts Choir Will Perform NEW YORK — Friday is the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, and the National Park Service will be holding a gala ceremony with actress Sigourney Weaver reading Emma Lazarus’ famous … Continue reading
Filed under Brooklyn Heights, Community News, DUMBO, History
Oprah Winfrey’s Mikveh Visit
According to the Forward, Oprah Winfrey recently stopped by a mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, at Congregation B’nai Avraham on Remsen Street in Brooklyn Heights. She filmed a segment there for her new show, which will show her interviewing spiritual leaders … Continue reading
Filed under Brooklyn Heights, Community News, Religion
