We talked about it at our Arts & Jobs meeting in April 2009, now it is a reality. Join BAM for the groundbreaking festivities this weekend for the new Fisher Theatre.
Opening ceremony and drumline battle at 12:15pm
Join BAM for an event-packed neighborhood block party filled with outdoor performances, food vendors, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate the groundbreaking for BAM’s newest addition-the Richard B. Fisher Building.
Ashland Pl (between Hanson Pl and Lafayette Ave)
Performances by
Brooklyn Steppers Marching Band
Soul Tigers
BAM / Restoration DanceAfrica Ensemble
Youth poets from BAM’s Brooklyn Reads program
Salsa students from the Brooklyn Music School
Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
Sô Percussion
DJ Kervyn Mark and DJ Kamala: Melting Pot Global
Activities
Art-making with Cey Adams & students from BAM’s Arts & Justice program
Dance classes led by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
Face painting
Plant giveaways
Food vendors
Brooklyn Soul
Cuzin’s Duzin
Janet’s Kitchen
Mr. Softee Ali Has
Original Roast Corn
Uncle Oscar’s Island Cuisine
For more information visit http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=2214
