BRIC Blog

Kenneth Pietrobono: 31 Shirts, 31 Days

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 3:15PM

Artist Kenneth Pietrobono, whose piece Terms and Conditions (On Wanting), was part of BRIC's Whisper Or Shout exhibition last spring, shares his reflections and observations from the completed public cycle of that project, in which, for 31 days, he wore shirts containing a somewhat abstract word or phrase – academic and analytical language about our environment, but a level removed.

See Night 2 & 3 of the BRIC JazzFest Marathon for only $45!

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 5:15PM

BRIC JazzFest Celebrates Latin Jazz

Monday, September 26, 2016 - 12:45PM

This October, we kick off our second annual BRIC JazzFest with over 50 heavy-hitting jazz artists. And no celebration of jazz would be complete without a big helping of Latin jazz!

BRIC Announces BK Live Specials

Friday, September 23, 2016 - 2:00PM

BK Live is known for its compelling hyperlocal coverage of life in Brooklyn and capturing the complexities of today. This fall we are launching themed weeks, aptly titled BK Live Specials. Each designated week, at noon, the BRIC TV crew will examine the many angles and issues connected to one central theme.

Member Spotlight: Sandy Jarrett

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 4:00PM

Do you have any stories for us? Any memorable stories?

Sandy: Only of just pure joy, because music makes me so happy. And this makes me happy. I’m so glad that I get to enjoy this with my best friend!

Member Spotlight: John Tebeau

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 3:30PM

How long have you been a Friend of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival?

John: This is my first year. The chance to support something so special about Brooklyn, share it with friends with our four seats and get an ad for my art business was too good a combination to pass up.

Member Spotlight: The Tiki Brothers

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 3:15PM

What have been your favorite shows?

Many of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival acts have motivated us and demonstrated the art of stagecraft. One of the giants has to be Jimmy Cliff. Mr. Cliff holds the torch high for the good vibes of island living. He inspired us to add “Sitting in Limbo” to our setlist.

Member Spotlight: Reggie and Simone Ollen

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 3:00PM

How would you describe the Festival to someone from out of town?

Simone: It’s a concert series that brings musicians and dancers and poets from all over the world into our backyard in Brooklyn where we can enjoy it with friends and family.