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Foundation presents winners of international vocal competition

Zankel Hall, which is part of the Carnegie Hall complex, was the scene for much jubilation. … Full Article

St. Francis College to host New York Eurasian Film Festival

Tight security — and a party — before the Brooklyn Half Marathon

Art of Brooklyn Film Festival launches May 15

On spur of moment, Brooklyn singer wins Streisand impersonator contest

Prospect-Lefferts

On the spur of the moment, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens resident Felicia Watkis entered and won the recent Barbra Streisand Impersonators Contest, and won a seat to Barbra’s Saturday night concert at Barclays Arena. … Full Article

Writer urges women to put some ‘Sparkle’ into their lives

Bay Ridge

Women need to add a little sparkle to their lives, said Bay Ridge writer-blogger Cara Alwill Leyba, whose popular blog “The Champagne Diet” has legions of fans across the country.

Better yet, women should BE the sparkle in their lives, she said.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! From a Brooklyn living room

Several performances are already sold out as popular talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will be broadcasting live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music from October 29 – November 2. … Full Article

New York Comic Con 2012 floods city with costumed geeks, cartoon fans

New York Comic Con 2012 swept through New York City this past weekend, bringing more than 115,000 comic fans, geeks, cybergamers, celebrities, nerds and “cosplayers” (fans who dress up as their favorite costumed characters and assume poses) to the Jac … Full Article

Murrow grad’s painting displayed In Washington D.C.

Midwood

A painting of a subway car created by an Edward R. Murrow High School graduate was recently on display in the lobby of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington D.C., according to officials at the Brooklyn high school.
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Peace Corps experience inspires Brooklyn resident’s novel

Part of proceeds to go to Guatemalan school … Full Article

No Brooklyn concerts for Rolling Stones?

Atlantic Yards

New dates announced – in Newark Bruce Ratner and Mikhail Prokhorov took the Nets out of the Prudential Center in Newark and brought them to Barclays Center in Brooklyn this year. Now, however, the folks who run the Prudential Center may be having their revenge. … Full Article

Mayor announces major media center coming to DUMBO

DUMBO

Building on DUMBO’s strength in media and all things digital, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other city officials gathered in Brooklyn on Thursday to announce that a state-of-the-art “Made in NY” Media Center will be constructed at 20 Jay Street in DUMBO, overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park. … Full Article