BRIC Blog
Bringing the Bandshell to BRIC House
Monday, December 3, 2018 - 10:00AMLast week, we announced the full schedule for BRIC House Sessions, a weekly music series that takes place Thursdays at BRIC House in the spring. With these shows, the spirit of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is alive in our Fort Greene headquarters as we present world-class concerts with internationally-renowned artists.
While we always work to bring the Bandshell vibes to BRIC House, this year we’re excited to bring some actual Celebrate Brooklyn alums to our Ballroom stage.
2018 BRIC Media Arts Fellows Reflect on their Experience
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 1:15PMOn Monday, December 3, 2018, BRIC will hold a screening of work by the 12 BRIC Media Arts Fellows. The screening is a culmination of the year-long fellowship opportunity, which provides visual artists with the skills and resources needed to incorporate multimedia to their artistic practice, via BRIC's Media Education classes and facilities. The work presented provides a glimpse into how these artists have used media in their art. We asked a few of the 2018 Fellows to share their thoughts on the experience and impact the fellowship had on their work.
Janeill Cooper Expands Her Choreographic Work with BRIClab: after the credits
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 11:00AMDancer and choreographer Janeill Cooper grew up dancing her way around New York City—and she has recently ended up at BRIC House as part of our BRIClab residency program with after the credits (work-in-progress). In this Q&A, we talk to Janeill about her choreographic inspiration, the importance of highlighting artists of color, and how NYC has influenced her work.
Brooklyn’s Own Xenia Rubinos Always In Flux
Monday, October 15, 2018 - 11:00AMXenia Rubinos is all about experimenting and discovering. Whether she’s incorporating a new style into her music, exploring nooks & crannies in Brooklyn, or trying out the latest technology in her music videos, this soulful singer-songwriter is up for anything. Learn more about Xenia on our blog, and see her perform on Friday, October 19 as part of BRIC JazzFest!
Interview with BRIC JazzFest Performer Mark de Clive-Lowe
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 10:00AMGrowing up in a musical family in New Zealand, Mark de Clive-Lowe has enjoyed jazz music—as both a listener and performer—around the world. His international voice and unique style comes to BRIC JazzFest Marathon this year, so learn more about him with this Q&A.
Premiere Episode of The Set List Features Last Year’s BRIC JazzFest
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 12:15PMAs part of BRIC JazzFest 2017, our media partner ALL ARTS filmed several performances that took place in the Artist Studio and Ballroom during our BRIC JazzFest Marathon. The new ALL ARTS program The Set List brings music audiences to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access, and in-depth artist interviews—and its premiere episode takes you to BRIC JazzFest 2017
NYC Native Lakecia Benjamin on Bringing Jazz to the Youth
Monday, October 1, 2018 - 11:00AMMeet saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin, a NYC native who will be performing as part of BRIC JazzFest and leading educational workshops with students during the week.
BRIC TV’s Sasha Whittle Wins Best Young Creator at Urbanworld Film Fest
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 4:15PMBRIC TV's award-winning documentary Three In Stride tells the story of three sisters finding a homebase in the sport of track.
Meet Our Fall 2018 BRIClab Artists!
Monday, September 24, 2018 - 3:00PMDo you know about BRIClab? BRIClab is our commissioning and residency program for local artists working in music, dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performance. Meet the BRIClab artists for our Fall 2018 Season!
Hispanic Heritage Month: Representation in Jazz
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 1:00PMA wide range of jazz music and styles will fill BRIC House next month during BRIC JazzFest, and as part of this event, we’re proud to present work from Hispanic and Latino artists, as well as those who focus on Latin Jazz.
