BRIC Blog
Students Take Center Stage with LaFrae Sci’s Groove Diplomacy Youth Orchestra at BRIC JazzFest
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 10:45AMAt BRIC JazzFest this year, you might just find yourself listening to some musicians who aren’t quite old enough to get into jazz clubs themselves—but don’t let that worry you! They’re part of the Groove Diplomacy Youth Orchestra, led by LaFrae Sci, an internationally sought composer, drummer, and educator.
Mike Casey Trio Hopes to Surprise at BRIC JazzFest
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 3:30PMThe Mike Casey Trio is making its mark in the New York City jazz scene, with new music and several recent live performances. And later this month, this trio of young performers, who met while studying at University of Hartford’s Hartt School, will bring their fresh sound to BRIC JazzFest.
Artists and Neighbors Unite to re-open Gowanus Houses Community Center
Friday, October 6, 2017 - 4:45PMLast month at BRIC House, Making Gowanus: Theatre of the Liberated premiered their community created multi-media performance, celebrating the arts, creativity and activism in the Gowanus Houses, a NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) residence. BRIC joins the Making Gowanus team and neighborhood-wide colaition as they petition to re-open the Gowanus Houses Community Center.
Helping Those in Need: Disaster Relief
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 10:15AMStrong hurricanes devasted Caribbean countries and parts of the United States as well as Mexico, as a result many people lost their homes and loved ones. BRIC and other organizations are working together to offer disaster relief and accepting donations for the families that were affected by the hurricane.
Brooklyn Free Speech Program Spotlight: The Streets
Monday, October 2, 2017 - 6:00PMProgram Spotlight: "The Streets" on Brooklyn Free Speech HD premiering on Thursday October 5 at 10PM
BRIC Partners on New Mural Installation at DKLB BKLN Residential Building
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 2:30PMInner Sanctum, a mural by a visual artist Olalekan Jeyifous is a new art in downtown Brooklyn. Jeyifous creates large-scale works examining architecture and its relationship to place and community. Partnering with BRIC, his work will reach new audiences and promote his vision throughtout central Brooklyn.
Member Spotlight: Ona Winet and Keith Bray
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - 10:30AMOna Winet and Keith Bray have been supporting the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival for six years as Tent Pass members. Read below to see which types of performances are their favorites.
Member Spotlight: Bethany Patterson
Monday, August 28, 2017 - 10:30AMThis is Bethany Patterson’s first summer as a BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Seat-Pass Member. Read why she’s glad she joined the Friends program.
The Vijay Iyer Sextet Celebrates New Album at BRIC JazzFest
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 10:15AMKeyboardist-composer Vijay Iyer has spent years performing and recording to international praise. Today he releases the first album from The Vijay Iyer Sextet, called Far From Over, along with horn players Graham Haynes, Steve Lehman, and Mark Shim, and rhythm partners Stephan Crump and Tyshawn Sorey.
Member Spotlight: Alfonso Pastor
Monday, August 21, 2017 - 4:30PMGate-pass member Alfonso Pastor has participated in the Friends program for five years. Read on to see why he keeps coming back to the Bandshell.
