BRIC Blog
Meet Yazmany Arboleda of the Future Historical Society
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 5:00PMGet to know Yazmany Arboleda, lead artist working with the Future Historical Society, a collective of Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene neighbors, who will collaboratively create a public art experience that illuminates the personal histories of this community, while envisioning a more connected, interdependent future.
Nomadic Massive’s Waahli Talks About Going Solo
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 10:30AMAs a member of Canadian hip hop supergroup Nomadic Massive, Waahli has performed around the world, including at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. But 2018 brought out a new side of Waahli, as he released his first solo album, Black Soap, in September and he will make his U.S. solo debut at BRIC House Sessions on February 21.
The Perks of Being a Friend of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 11:30AMIt's the end of January, which means that Friends Memberships are now on sale for the 2019 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Become a Friend of the Festival to skip the lines and enjoy special perks all summer long! But don't take our word for it—check out some photos of our Friends Members and hear what they love most about their time #AtTheBandshell
BRIC TV Welcomes MacKenzie Fegan, New Host of 112BK
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 5:45PMAs 112BK returns for another season, the BRIC TV team is thrilled to welcome new our host, writer, videographer, and storyteller MacKenzie Fegan. We spoke with MacKenzie about her inspiration, working with the BRIC TV team, and most importantly, her favorite cocktail in the city.
Exploring Identity with Canadian-Mexican Hip Hop Musician Boogát
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 11:45AMGrowing up in Quebec City, with parents from Mexico and Paraguay, the musician known as Boogát has always dealt with multiple identities. So it’s no surprise that his music brings together several sounds—French-Canadian and American hip hop, mixed with Latin influences—to become something entirely new.
Urban Bush Women Profile: Tendayi Kuumba
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 5:00PMGet to know the members of Urban Bush Women! Tendayi Kuumba, who is also part of this spring’s BRIClab FLUẊẊ Part 2 (work-in-progress), first remembers dancing around the house with her mother to Stevie Wonder. Learn more about her dance journey in our interview.
Urban Bush Women Profile: Courtney J. Cook
Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 10:00AMGet to know the members of Urban Bush Women! Courtney J. Cook, a company member with Urban Bush Women, will be spending a lot of time at BRIC this year. She is also a part of our BRIClab program this spring with the show FLUẊẊ Part 2 (work-in-progress).
Get to Know Our Spring 2019 BRIClab Artists!
Friday, January 18, 2019 - 1:00PMDo you know about our BRIClab Residency? Learn about the artists behind our Spring 2019 BRIClabs and the one-of-a-kind performances that they will be presenting this spring.
Urban Bush Women Profile: Chanon Judson-Johnson
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 4:45PMGet to know the members of Urban Bush Women! This month on our blog, we’ll be highlighting dancers, performers, and contributors who are part of the award-winning dance company’s Hair & Other Stories. First up is Chanon Judson-Johnson, Associate Artistic Director of Urban Bush Women.
Meet the Future Historical Society's Founding Members
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 12:45PMLearn more about the 22 founding members of Future Historical Society (FHS), a multi-generational team of artists, activists, educators, and community members who represent a diverse range of connections to the neighborhood of Fort Greene. Led by artist Yazmany Arboleda and the Community Engagement team at BRIC.
