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• Hernandez friend loses bid to have murder indictment tossed

  16-11-2015 23:58
  
  Judge denies request by Aaron Hernandez friend to have murder indictment dismissed
  
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• Prosecutors consider felony drug charge against Lamar Odom

  16-11-2015 23:22
  
  Prosecutors consider felony drug charge against Lamar Odom after Nevada brothel incident
  
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• Pandora strikes $75M Rdio deal, promises new features

  16-11-2015 23:10
  
  Pandora buying Rdio technology for $75 million, promises more features by late 2016
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Conroy Warren

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterEnjoy the power and pleasure of jazz, calypso and reggae through singing and dancing in this interactive performance with versatile entertainer Conroy Warren.
  
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• Star Wars Jedi Day

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Saturday, December 12, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterCalling all Star Wars fans to journey with artist David Alicea and create your own Jedi Knight along with his companion Droids, plus more!
  
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• Creative Arts Workshops: The Little Little Girl with the BIG BIG Voice

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Saturday, December 19, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterTurn paper, string and cups into megaphones and other sound devices with author/illustrator Kristen Balouch.
  
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• Creative Arts Workshop

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Saturday, January 16, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterCreate a colorful "I Have a Dream" work of art and celebrate Dr. King's dream and yours with artist Angeli Rasbury.
  
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• Creative Art Workshops: Puppet-Making

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Saturday, February 6, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterGrab some paper bags, tin foil and pocket lint to create a puppet with award winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe.
  
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• Creative Art Workshops: Little Tug

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Saturday, January 30, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterAcclaimed author/illustrator Stephen Savage shares the story of the Little Tug, a lovable New York harbor tugboat hard at work. Savage leads participants in an art workshop, making "little tugs" to take home.
  
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• Creative Art Workshop: Make Your Own 3-D Train

  16-11-2015 21:35
  Saturday, December 5, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterWith author/illustrator Selina Alko (My Subway Ride).
  
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• Murals, New Guys with Fire Talk Records, Perform Live for Baby’s Grand

  16-11-2015 21:32 via bkmag.com
  
       Photo by Convicts
  For the third installment of Baby’s Grand, a live session series filmed at the Baby’s All Right office in Williamsburg, Murals stopped by to perform “Were You Dreaming”.
  Murals is made up of Evan Blum, Rob Monsma, and Jacob Weaver, all of whom found their way to NYC via Kentucky for the CMJ Music Marathon. While in town and playing a few shows and promoting their single release with Fire Talk Records, the guys told about their li
  
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• The Latest: 'Legends' episode not airing after Paris attacks

  16-11-2015 21:09
  
  The Latest: US network not airing episode of 'Legends' after Paris attacks
  
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• Lemony Snicket author to judge college's literary contest

  16-11-2015 20:53
  
  Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler to judge Silicon Valley college's literary contest
  
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• Review: Game over in the dreary 'Mockingjay Part 2'

  16-11-2015 20:49
  
  Film Review: Game over in the dreary 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2'
  
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• TNT shelves show depicting a Paris shooting

  16-11-2015 20:45
  
  TNT network won't run 'Legends' episode because of Paris reference
  
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• Michelle Obama hosts theater workshops for students

  16-11-2015 20:43
  
  Michelle Obama hosts art workshops for students with Whoopi Goldberg Harvey Weinstein
  
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• Live Alone in Park Slope, Save Big Bucks?

  16-11-2015 20:43 via bkmag.com
  
  Move here without a baby and pay less
  Recently, we’ve been told that the cost of buying homes and renting ground floor retail space in Brooklyn is prohibitively expensive. Which, you might say, doesn’t sound like news. There are a couple things nobody ever moved to New York City to do, and one of them is save money.
  But now, if you’re a single person who has remained baby-free and doesn’t mind the words “Park Slope” we have some news of interest for you: Studi
  
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• Yvette Are Anything But “Calm And Content” In New Video

  16-11-2015 20:09 via bkmag.com
  
  Gnarled noise-punk duo Yvette have become a fixture in New York’s hardcore scene since their inception a couple years ago. The New York-based band made up of vocalist/guitarist Noah Kardos-Fein and drummer Dale Eisinger is currently signed to Godmode Records. Their music is punishing wall of noise, but it’s also melodic in a way that allows people who aren’t necessarily fans of heavy stuff to connect to it. That was certainly the case for me, I originally listened because Eisin
  
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• Broadway to honor writer Brian Friel by dimming its lights

  16-11-2015 20:06
  
  Broadway to honor Irish playwright Brian Friel, who wrote 'Dancing at Lughnasa'
  
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• New Jersey university rescinds Bill Cosby's honorary degree

  16-11-2015 19:59
  
  Drew University in New Jersey joins schools that have rescinded honorary degrees to Bill Cosby
  
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• 3 books by Nobel winner Alexievich coming out in US

  16-11-2015 19:51
  
  3 books by Nobel winner Svetlana Alexievich coming out in US, starting next year
  
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• Sara Bareilles, seeking 'a change,' reconnects with theater

  16-11-2015 19:47
  
  Sara Bareilles, thinking its 'time for a change,' reconnects with her theater roots
  
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• Thundercat Shares Tribute To Those Lost In Attacks On “Paris”

  16-11-2015 19:44 via bkmag.com
  
  Last Friday night news broke of a devastating, brutal terrorist attack on Paris. The New York Times has consistent, considerable coverage of the attacks that took place, primarily at a venue that was hosting an Eagles Of Death Metal concert at the time. Since it was at a concert, the international music industry has been particularly connected and affected. In an attempt to share something positive and healing in wake of the terror, experimental jazz producer Thundercat and fellow Brainfeeder pr
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with The Pop Ups

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterJoin Brooklyn-based kindie band The Pop Ups for an educational romp filled with DIY creativity, featuring hilarious puppets, crazy dance routines, huge collages, silly dancing bugs, a talking banana, live drawing, surprise costume changes and giant beach balls!
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Shine and the Moonbeams

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Tuesday, February 9, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterShine and the Moonbeams create a soulful musical extravaganza that captures the sweetness, uncertainty and simplicity of youth.
  
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• Stomp, Clap, & Sing with Monkey Monkey Music

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Tuesday, January 12, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterGet ready to play air guitar, jump high, go innie and outie, count the odds, pop the bubbles, stroll in the garden and do the “macaroni” with Monkey Monkey Music.
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Bubbles the Clown

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Tuesday, January 26, 2016 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterPerformer Elaine Gil encourages the entire audience to get involved, making this a delightful experience for the whole family.
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Aly Sunshine from Funkytown Playground

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Tuesday, December 1, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterCome on down to the Funkytown Playground! We will jump and jam with shakers and tambourines, dance with bubbles and fall from the stars with our colorful parachute.  
  
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• Family Performance: Navidad Flamenca

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:30 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterFlamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II thrills audiences with the rich holiday customs of the Spanish-speaking world, from Argentina and Mexico to Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Through music, carols and dance, Navidad Flamenca highlights traditions united by a single language and reflecting the influence of Spanish culture throughout the Americas. 
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• Classical Interludes: Irina Nuzova and Anya Fidelia

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Sunday, December 13, 2015 4:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterIn honor of the 150th anniversary of Tchaikovsky’s birth, pianist, Nuzova, and soprano, Fidelia, will sample the great composer’s beloved song, operatic and solo piano repertoire. In addition to selected Tchaikovsky compositions, the program will include pieces by Nikolai Rubinstein, who had a huge influence on Tchaikovsky, and Sergei Rachmaninoff, who continued Tchaikovsky’s tradition. Children under
  
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• Brooklyn Voices of Vision Choir

  16-11-2015 19:42
  Sunday, December 20, 2015 1:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterEnjoy a concert by Voices of Vision, an a-cappella choir dedicated to the preservation of the Negro Spiritual. They will perform secular and popular holiday music reflecting different faiths and cultures.
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• France seeks united US-Russia assault on Islamic State

  16-11-2015 19:41
  
  France seeks united US-Russia assault on Islamic State militants as nation honors 129 dead
  
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• Musical tribute planned in New Orleans for Allen Toussaint

  16-11-2015 19:30
  
  Musical tribute planned in New Orleans as mourners remember singer, producer Allen Toussaint
  
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• Become a Graphic Designer in 3 Months at Shillington School

  16-11-2015 19:27 via bkmag.com
  Who says you need to go to school for a long time (or even full-time) to land your dream degree? Shillington offers three- and nine-month programs to prepare you for a career in design.
  
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• Help Support What’s Happening #InYourBackyard

  16-11-2015 18:26
  If you live, work, or visit Downtown Brooklyn often, this past year you might have:Boogied with Talib Kweli at the Grove Alley Silent DiscoLogged onto the free Downtown Brooklyn WiFi NetworkShaken your groove thang at a Bust a Move Dance NightJoined the Fulton Mall Remix with Biz MarkieHeard Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery’s Brewmaster, speak at the 5x10 TalksPicked up some fresh organic veggies at the Albee Square Farmers MarketNetworked at the Make It In Brooklyn Innovation SummitGrabbe
  
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• Big books make great gifts for the holidays

  16-11-2015 18:13
  
  There's a coffee table book for every enthusiast; a few suggestions for holiday gift season
  
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• Pete Hamill on Why Sinatra Matters

  16-11-2015 17:53
  Wednesday, December 2, 2015 7:30 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterJournalist and award-winning author Pete Hamill evokes the essence of Sinatra--examining his art and his legend from the inside, as only a friend of many years could do. Hamill knew Sinatra, nearly co-authored the singer’s autobiography, and in preparation for that never-to-be-written volume, the duo had many long conversations. He’ll discuss Sinatra, a supreme interpreter of the great American popular song.
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• Gotham: Rick Moody’s Hotels of North America

  16-11-2015 17:53
  Saturday, December 12, 2015 4:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterFrom the acclaimed Rick Moody, a darkly comic portrait of a man who comes to life in the most unexpected of ways: through his online reviews. Reginald Edward Morse is one of the top reviewers on RateYourLodging.com, where his many reviews reveal more than just details of hotels around the globe—they tell his life story.
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• Events for Youth & Families: It Starts with Just a Seed

  16-11-2015 17:53
  Saturday, February 27, 2016 1:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterAuthor and illustrator Bryan Collier will captivate you with his readings from some of his recent work, including Trombone Shorty, Dave the Potter, Rosa and Knock Knock, along with his very first published piece, Uptown, about growing up in Harlem.       
  
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• Events for Youth & Families: Dance of the African Diaspora

  16-11-2015 17:53
  Saturday, February 20, 2016 1:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterThis program celebrates the differences and similarities of dances within the African Diaspora. Using movement and music, participants will go on an interactive dance tour starting in West Africa, going to the Caribbean and Latin America, and finally landing in the Unites States.
  
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• Events for Youth & Families: Chinese New Year

  16-11-2015 17:53
  Saturday, February 13, 2016 1:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterGrace Chang and her dragon, Jin Jin, once again will light up the stage in celebration of Chinese New Year, the Year of the Monkey! An incredible celebration with puppets, magical illusions, acrobats, mime and storytelling. 
  
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• Singer Jazzmeia Horn wins Monk Institute Jazz Competition

  16-11-2015 17:27
  
  Singer Jazzmeia Horn wins Monk Institute Jazz Competition; Quincy Jones honored
  
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• Publisher plans release for Neruda's first poetry collection

  16-11-2015 17:24
  
  Publisher plans first English-language release for Pablo Neruda's debut poetry collection
  
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• Correction: Jimmy Buffett-Margaritaville Resort story

  16-11-2015 17:12
  
  Correction: Jimmy Buffett-Margaritaville Resort story
  
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• The Lobster Shift: The Chelsea Triangle, 24-Hour Diners and Revelry

  16-11-2015 16:54
  
  Baklava and a martini–what else do you finish the night with? Photo: Kenneth Rosen
  The Lobster Shift is a monthly column by Kenneth Rosen that explores the city’s all-night eateries and their inhabitants.
  At two a.m. the Empire State Building goes dark. I’ve seen the lights dim while wandering the city during or after my overnight Lobster Shift at a newsroom in Midtown. The lights extinguish and the skyline edges closer to the eerie Gotham that this city once was. The pas
  
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• The Lobster Shift: The Chelsea Triangle, 24-Hour Diners and Late Night Revelry

  16-11-2015 16:54
  
  Baklava and a martini–what else do you finish the night with? Photo: Kenneth Rosen
  The Lobster Shift is a monthly column by Kenneth Rosen that explores the city’s all-night eateries and their inhabitants.
  At two a.m. the Empire State Building goes dark. I’ve seen the lights dim while wandering the city during or after my overnight Lobster Shift at a newsroom in Midtown. The lights extinguish and the skyline edges closer to the eerie Gotham that this city once was. The pas
  
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• Giant Scoop: Ample Hills Creamery Is About to Expand in a Very Big Way

  16-11-2015 16:54 via bkmag.com
  
  Ample Hills super-cone
  photo by Jane Bruce
  Not long ago, Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna, co-owners of Ample Hills Creamery, were preparing to meet with founders from Brooklyn Brewery and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, to get advice about expanding their business. Demand for flavors like Salted Crack Caramel and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, made in the basement of their Gowanus store, was bottlenecking production. The husband and wife business partners knew how to make ice cream all of New York lined up to eat,
  
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• Baldacci knows how to keep the pages turning in 'The Guilty'

  16-11-2015 16:54
  
  Review: Author David Baldacci knows how to keep the pages turning in 'The Guilty'
  
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• Talking with Local Beer Podcasters, Pt. 1: Justin Kennedy, the Producer Behind Brooklyn’s Booziest Shows

  16-11-2015 16:51 via bkmag.com
  
  Photos by Cole Giordano.
  These days, you can’t go two minutes without somebody mentioninga podcast. Whether it’s your coworker asking if you’ve heard the latest This American Life or your buddy berating you for not yet getting hooked on Marc Maron, the recent outpouring of on demand audio seems to be taking our country by storm. Here in New York City, we have more podcasts than hours in the day, with major networks like WNYC, Panoply and Gimlet heading up the pack. These tiny n
  
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• Review: Crime novel 'American Blood' moves at brisk pace

  16-11-2015 16:13
  
  'American Blood' briskly moves with unflinching, but not gratuitous, approach to violence
  
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