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Wednesday books in Brooklyn: Jewelry-making and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

Will Oldham, the actor who is also known as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, will appear this Wednesday, Feb. … Full Article

Brooklyn courts kick off Black History Month with ceremony featuring Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

The Kings County court system and the Brooklyn Bar Association kicked off Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 1, with an opening ceremony featuring Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-Central Brooklyn). … Full Article

Bushwick trio revives old-school photography with community darkroom

Over the last few years, Bushwick has come to be associated with all things up and coming. But one trio of artists is bucking the modernization trend. They’re keeping things retro. … Full Article

Beyonce, halftime heroine, will climax North American tour at Barclays Center on Aug. 3

Don't blame Beyonce for blowing the lights out at the Super Bowl. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the halftime show was not the cause of the power outage that darkened the Superdome for half an hour during Sunday's broadcast. … Full Article

Brooklyn Bookbeat: Three’s a crowd: Brooklynite’s new book illustrates sisterly struggles

Can’t we all just get along? Anyone who has grown up alongside siblings knows that it’s not that simple. Growing up as the middle sister, I would venture to say that sisterly relationships – especially when three are involved – can be among the most intricate of sibling dynamics. … Full Article