Jupiter Hammon was born into slavery in 1711 on the Long Island estate of Henry Lloyd. In 1760 he became one of the earliest if not the very first African-American to be published when his poem, An Evening Thought, appeared in print. Hammon was a devout Christian. His writings encompass Christian themes of salvation, redemption and faith. […]
We Are Your Robots is a wry new musical about what happens when a band of robots asks the audience what it really wants from its machines. Obie-winning playwright Ethan Lipton (No Place to Go, Tumacho) has been described as “splitting the difference between Whitmanesque and the dryly zany comedy of James Thurber.” The tunes from an American vernacular of […]
The Women + Media Career Summit is one of the two annual summits hosted by the Center to help students and recent graduates interested in a career in media to break into the industry. Once again, this year’s summit is presented in partnership with BRIC and will take place at BRIC House on Friday, December […]
A multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez.
The First Novel Fête is one of The Center for Fiction's favorite traditions, celebrating the seven authors shortlisted for their First Novel Prize. Gather at The Center for Fiction to enjoy readings from the finalists' work, catch up and mingle over snacks and drinks from our open bar, win door prizes from our generous sponsors, […]
BAM teams up with composer/conductor Austin Wintory, American Composers Orchestra, and Ode to Joy to present an original, interactive live performance of the Grammy-nominated score of Journey, “the most beautiful game of its time" (IGN).
We Are Your Robots is a wry new musical about what happens when a band of robots asks the audience what it really wants from its machines. Obie-winning playwright Ethan Lipton (No Place to Go, Tumacho) has been described as “splitting the difference between Whitmanesque and the dryly zany comedy of James Thurber.” The tunes from an American vernacular of […]
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s! Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to the store. Forget the long lines at the mall. There’s no better place to meet Mr. Claus! Your kids can play games & get a photo with Santa. It’s a win-win! Tickets Options Include: Santa Ticket: […]
How can arts organizations continue to support disabled artists? How can they continue building models that center care, equity, and access in residency programs and in institutions more broadly? Join BRIC for a day-long, hybrid symposium reflecting upon these questions and activating the themes and artists of their current exhibition, to hold a we. […]
Get ready for Brooklyn Navy Yard's highly-coveted seasonal favorite, the 7th annual Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market! Returning with 200+ vendors and crowd-pleasing features like the Family Corner with free children's activities, Makers Row with opportunities to meet the artists behind the featured brands, and extended shuttle bus service to get you to and from the […]
