Arts and Fun

Of all the musicians in the world, it may be assumed, overwhelmingly, that most find fulfillment and can potentially rise to their best when they rehearse and perform with others. Indeed, most audiences are moved the most by ensemble. … Full Article

Rihanna was booed for turning up late at a concert in Boston, but the audience in New York cheered her on even though she didn't start on time the following night. … Full Article

There was a time when actor Austin Basis, co-star of the hit television series “Beauty and the Beast,” considered becoming a doctor. While attending the State University of New York at Binghamton, he majored in theater but planned to attend medical school. … Full Article

Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) is proud to announce the film line-up for its 2013 festival, themed MAGNETIC. … Full Article

JOPLIN, Mo. — The daughter of a pitcher portrayed in the new movie about famed baseball player Jackie Robinson says the movie unfairly characterizes her father as a racist. … Full Article

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Brooklyn officials joined the family of Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch on Friday to dedicate a Brooklyn Heights playground in his honor. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Nets are returning home for Game 7 of their playoff series against the Chicago Bulls — kicking back Rihanna's scheduled Saturday night concert to next Tuesday. At Barclays Center, basketball is king. … Full Article

Can an empty bowl feel a hungry person? A group of Brooklyn artists is about to find out. … Full Article

The famed Coney Island Mermaid Parade, which has attracted a half-million people for each of the past few years, may have to be canceled this year because of damage from Hurricane Sandy. … Full Article