Downtown Brooklyn

3 weeks ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales |Downtown Brooklyn

By on 9:46 pm in 11201, Arts and Entertainment, Cadman Plaza Park, Downtown Brooklyn, TheaterTheater 2020, the critically acclaimed professional stage company under the leadership of Broooklyn Heights residents David Fuller and Judith Jarosz will present Mr. Fuller’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear. The photo is of the cast and crew. Mr. Fuller, who plays the title role, is in front in a “Hawaii” shirt; Ms. Jarozsz, who directs the play, is behind him in a bright blue shirt.

4 weeks ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales |Downtown Brooklyn

By on 3:29 pm in 11201, Arts and Entertainment, Downtown Brooklyn, Events, Food, Fun, MusicBeginning this Monday, June 2, and lasting through Sunday, June 8, the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 64 Schermerhorn Street (between Court Street and Boerum Place), will host The Brooklyn Greek Festival. There will be plenty of tradtional Greek food: there’s a list of what’s available with prices here.

Jul 1, 2024 | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales |Downtown Brooklyn

By on 7:20 pm in 11201, Arts and Entertainment, Downtown Brooklyn, Events, MusicStarting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 2 and continuing each Tuesday through July 23, from noon until 1:30 PM, there will be free jazz concerts at Columbus Park, near Borough Hall. Tomorrow’s concert will feature vocalist Nikita White; on July 9 Steven Kroon (photo) and his Latin Jazz Sextet; on July 16 Ricardo Strobert and his ensemble, and on July 23 Rome Neal.

Mar 27, 2024 | 6sqft.com | Devin Gannon |Downtown Brooklyn

Photo by Max TouheyThe tallest tower in Brooklyn just broke another record. A studio apartment in the Brooklyn Tower has sold for $905,000, marking the most expensive studio sale on a price-per-square-foot basis in the borough. Situated over 720 feet above ground, the 440-square-foot apartment boasts soaring, unobstructed views of the city and way beyond. According to city records, the property fetched a little over $2,000 per square foot.

Mar 14, 2024 | curbed.com | Kelsie Schrader |Jenna Milliner-Waddell |Downtown Brooklyn

Tristana Waltz (pictured above)Mom, Upper East Side How long have you known Zibby? I’ve known her for a little over a decade, since before she put together her podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, even. Initially, our kids were in summer camp together. Are you a big reader? I love to read, but I find it difficult with life taking over and my own personal projects and all that. I only have one child, but I can use that excuse, too, right? I will read Zibby’s book, but I haven’t read it yet.