BRIC’s Refreshed Efforts Under President Kristina Newman-Scott

Adding a new voices incubator and so much more to an extensive, free cultural programming unit

For over 40 years, BRIC has educated and entertained the residents of Brooklyn. An established visual, performing and media organization in Fort Greene, its wings include a contemporary art space, professional theater, TV channel, movie studio, short film network, radio and podcast studio. Last year, its slate of programming reached some 300,000 people around the borough—and 85% of those people attended for free. The statistics: …

Summer Film Series to Catch in NYC

Vintage porn classics to live music scores, both in and out of the theaters

Summer may be synonymous with Hollywood blockbusters, but if you’re in the mood for something elsein a screen size larger than your 15″ laptopNYC thankfully has a deluge of options, like Rooftop Cinema Club’s movies with a sunset view. Whether you’re itching for the deliciously chilly, dark theater or the fresh air out on the grass, below are special seasonal and thoughtfully curated film programs …

Chaka Khan: Through the Fire

Today’s #TBT comes from R&B and soul powerhouse Chaka Khan, who’s been belting out hits for over four decades—and although “Through the Fire” released in 1984, it still inspires spontaneous public sing-alongs to this day. There’ll be a whole lot of that on 3 June 2015 as Chaka Khan kicks off the 37th annual Celebrate Brooklyn! with a free opening night concert at the Prospect …