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January
2012
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Featured Event: Brooklyn Museum
January’s Free Target First Saturday: Out and Proud

Saturday, January 7, 5–11pm

This Saturday, come celebrate the diverse achievements of the LGBTQ community and the exhibition HIDE/SEEK: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture. HIDE/SEEK is the first major museum exhibition to focus on themes of gender and sexuality in modern American portraiture. Highlights include a pop-rock performance by Brooklyn-based Ariel Aparicio, a film screening of Rent where participants can sing-a-long, an art-making class that highlights portraiture, and a hip hop dance party by DJ Tikka Masala. Also, make sure to see Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties. This dramatic exhibition explores American art in the riotous decade of the 1920s and includes more than 138 paintings, sculptures, and photographs by 67 artists.

 

Minor White (American, 1908-1976)
Tom Murphy (San Francisco), 1948 (detail)
Gelatin silver print, 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (11.7 x 9.2 cm)
The Minor White Archive, Princeton University Art Museum
Bequest of Minor White, MWA 48-136
© Trustees of Princeton University
Chase Away the Winter Blues Guided Tour
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Target First Saturday
Made in NY Industry Series
MulchFest 2012
Keeper Chats
Brooklyn Public Library
Made in NY Industry Series Explores How to Break into the Film and Television Industry

Wednesday, January 18 | 7pm

 

Central Library, Dweck Center — As part of the “Made in NY” Industry Series, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents an in-depth discussion about breaking into the film and television production business. With nearly two dozen primetime TV series based in New York City as well as hundreds of films shot on location here each year, it’s an exciting time for people interested in starting a career in production.

 

This “Made in NY” Industry Series conversation will feature industry professionals who will discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to make that first step in film and TV. The event begins at 7pm. The panel is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. RSVP by emailing programs@brooklynpubliclibrary.org or by calling (718) 230-2200 by Tuesday, January 17.

 

Central Library is located at Grand Army Plaza  Map Website

 
Prospect Park
MULCHFEST 2012

Saturday, January 7–Sunday, January 8 | 10am–2pm

 

Bring your holiday tree to Prospect Park, where we’ll turn it into healthy ground cover. Watch your tree go into the chipper and become environment-friendly mulch. Plus, you can take some home for your own yard or garden! Please remove all decorations from the trees. Two convenient drop-off locations: Third Street & Prospect Park West OR Park Circle. Co-sponsored by the Park Slope Civic Council. Free.

 

PLEASE VOLUNTEER! If you’d like to help out at MulchFest, call (718) 965-8960.

 

Prospect Park  Map Website
Prospect Park Zoo

Julie Larsen Maher, WCS
Keeper Chats

Weekends in January | 11am & 3:30pm

 

Chat with zookeepers about some of your favorite animals during these weekend sessions! January in Animals in our Lives, meet keepers who care for the Dwarf mongoose. Learn how they help keep daily routines lively with toys, foraging games, and habitat enrichment. Feel free to ask questions! 

 

450 Flatbush Avenue  Map Website
Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Photo by Dave Allen
Chase Away the Winter Blues Guided Tour

Sunday, January 8 | 1-2pm

Meet at the Visitor Center

 

This tour is all about enjoying the sights and sounds of the winter garden while feeling virtuous about getting the new year off to a good start! Learn how and why healthy lifestyle habits like walking outdoors can help propel your new year’s resolutions. Free with Garden admission.

 

900 Washington Avenue  Map Website
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 14 | 2:30-3:30pm

 

Explore the big ideas and images that surround the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Investigate the symbols and slogans of the US Civil Rights Movement and take part in our National Day of Service: a "day on, not a day off." Inspire generations to come with your own living legacy collage! Ages 6+

 

For more Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Weekend events, click here.

 

145 Brooklyn Avenue  Map Website
Happy New Year!

Heart of Brooklyn wishes you a happy and healthy start to 2012! This month's Heartbeat includes tips to expand your mind, volunteer with neighbors, explore the world around you and much more. See you in the Heart of Brooklyn this January!
Don't Miss Early-Bird Registration for BCAP Summer Camp!

Registration is now open for BCAP Summer 2012! Don't miss your chance to save 10% when you register before February 29. 
Ride the Connection from First Saturday this weekend

On Saturday, January 7, don't miss a free trolley from Target First Saturday at Brooklyn Museum, visiting the neighborhood's restaurants, shops and bars and offering discounts along the way!
Heart of Brooklyn launches national initiative

HOB has just announced the next phase of Building Strong Community Networks — a catalyst for promoting critical change and inclusive civic and cultural engagement in Brooklyn. Read more
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