New documentary storytelling photography exhibit connects, supports, and celebrates NYC neighbors
Brooklyn Children s Museum Presents: Stoop Stories. Photo: Marj Kleinman.
BROOKLYN, NY
.- The stoops of New York City have always been the place to meet up, catch up, and build community. During Covid-19, city stoops became a place to safely socialize, play and cheer on essential workers. Stoops were often peoples only connection to the outside world. Amid the challenges of the past year in New York City, photographer Marj Kleinman and writer, Lara Weinberg lovingly captured that range of experiences and examples of community. The resultStoop Storiesis a documentary storytelling project that forms the basis of a new exhibition composed of more than 150 images and stories representing families, essential workers, small business owners, and activists from around Brooklyn. On view at Brooklyn Childrens Museum, the exhibition is included with general admission.
After a months-long time out, one of Brooklyn’s trendiest food halls is once again welcoming guests. Time Out Market New York, located in DUMBO, reopens Thursday ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The hotspot at 55 Water St. which serves up eats and entertainment curated by staff at Time Out New York has been closed since December when indoor dining was shut down in New York City for the second time.
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Milford Library Presents Jazz Concert via Zoom on May 19 Written by Nancy Abbey
Milford Library Presents Jazz Concert via Zoom May 19 at 7pm
The Milford Public Library presents a special Zoom concert with New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett and Koko Bermejo (drums/keyboard) on Wednesday, May 19th at 7pm. The Boston Globe describes Bennett s music as a mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism. Timeout New York chronicled Daniel Bennett s pioneering spirit during COVID-19, highlighting Bennett s leadership during the global pandemic. Sammy Stein, international editor for the Jazz Journalists Association, called Bennett, an outspoken voice of hope. The Daniel Bennett Group played over 100 outdoor concerts during the pandemic. Bennett continues to play a weekly livestream concert with Koko Bermejo on drums and keyboard. Florida Today called the weekly livestream a welcome treat for the global jazz community.