BP MARKOWITZ ANNOUNCES BROOKLYNBEST 2006 EVENTS

On Monday, May 22 , Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz announced the line-up for his third annual borough-wide block party, BrooklynBest 2006 . Saturday , June 3 and Sunday , June 4 , Herbert Von King Park ( formerly known as Tompkins Park ) in Bedford-Stuyvesant will be the site of this year’s celebration of the best in Brooklyn arts, culture, and family entertainment .

Schedule of BrooklynBest ’06 Events:

Saturday, June 3

8:00 p.m.

Family Movie Night

A great night for a movie under the stars as the Brooklyn Steppers Marching Band entertain the crowd with their high stepping moves and drumming grooves, before a screening of the free family movie “Drumline.” Arrive early or stay late to catch the laser light shows before and after the screening of the movie on two huge screens.

Sunday, June 4

8:00 a.m.

Tour De Brooklyn

R egister for the Tour De Brooklyn Bicycle Ride. Last year ’ s free ride brought out more than 2,000 cyclists. Organized by Transportation Alternatives, this year’s 18-mile leisurely free ride puts the pedals to the pavement at 9:00 a.m.

Noon-6:00 p.m.

Family Fun

Enjoy an afternoon of family fun featuring face painters, community tables, and an art exhibition by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Artist’s Association. Practice your short game on the free Brooklyn Icons Mini-Golf Course featuring landmarks such as Deno’s Wonder Wheel, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the newest addition, the Historic Weeksville Houses.

Noon-6:00 p.m.

The Amphitheater Stage

P erformance groups from Bedford-Stuyve sant including PS 28’s Drum Line and Chorus and Brooklyn’s own R&B group DEEP . Fashion Shows on the hour featuring designs by Vaella, Idyllic Couture, Nakimuli Designs, Embrace Da Bss, C. Spot Designs, Debonaire NYC, Harriet’s Alter Ego, Myrian Bridal, Sameeh Alderazi, 1 Soul Inc., and Clinch Designs     

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Brooklyn Tourism Music Stage

Noon – 6:00 p. m.

A musical act every half hour presented by Brooklyn’s best spots for live music including:

Central Brooklyn Jazz All-Stars (Frank’s Lounge)

Traciana Graves (BAM)

Karen Gibson-Roc (Sugarhill Supper Club)

Frank Dell  & NY Connection Band, (Galapagos)

The Fabulous Entourage (Solomon’s Porch)

Jeff King Band (Southpaw)

Nuclear Family (Best Of Brooklyn)

Bla Kbushe (Brooklyn New Music Festival)

Game Rebellion (Best Of Brooklyn)

Tamar-Kali (Sputnik)

Earl Greyhound (Magnetic Field)

The Mighty Fine

Walking Tours

1:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A guided walking tour hosted by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Brownstoners. Also , take a free Trolley Loop between the Weeksville Historical Society and Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza.

Author Readings

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Borough President’s Literary Council presents Kenji Jasper, Tim McLoughlin, Nina Crews and more.

BrooklynBest 2006 Photography Contest :

Pick up forms at BrooklynBest or at the Brooklyn Tourism office   located in historic Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street. Winning photos will become Brooklyn Tourism postcards , and winners will receive 100 postcards and a framed 2006 set.

Categories: Bed Stuy’s Historical Places, the Beat of Bed-Stuy , and the Spirit of BrooklynBest 2006 .