It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
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Absurd Conclave is excited to present a new creative concept called “Euphoria”. This will entail a limited-time series of unique installations curated by innovative minds. Our first installation is “A HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE”. This segment of Euphoria is an interactive experience that will stimulate your senses and fill your spirit with cheer and joy.
Went to Euphoria: A Holiday Experience, and it was a great installation. Manage to get some great photos. This is something to do on a budget.
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The Brooklyn Museum is one of the largest art museums in the United States and one of the premier art institutions in the world.
We traveled from Chicago to visit the excellent Frida Kahlo exhibit, and were very impressed, especially by the large collection of her clothing featured in so many of her paintings and photographs. Great videos, too. But the rest of the museum offered other fascinating exhibits. Don't miss the Do Ho Suh fabric recreation of his apartment on level 5 ("Perfect Home II") --- Note: it's only available for showing on weekends. We especially enjoyed the Dinner Party by Judy Chicago on Floor 4. (Tip: Be sure to wait for a circulating copy of the book that accompanies the exhibit. There were only two copies available when we were there, but without the booklet it's hard to fully appreciate the exhibit).
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) is a dynamic arts institution and community space committed to creating a greater awareness and appreciation for African art as made by artists from all over the world, as well as giving platform to conversations revolving around urban issues through innovative exhibitions, public programs, and educational interactive tours.
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