Linda Cousins-Newton

Kings County

David Luces

New York City Metropolitan Area

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights

New York

*Writer/Educator * Historian/Ancestral Storyteller * Black Seminole Reenactor/Lecturer *Independent Publisher *Digital Artist *Founder, Nana Tubman Honor in Ghana Project *Performer (Percussionist) in The Bahamas Junkanoo Festival (with my husband, Black Seminole descendant, Steve &#34;Papa&#34; Newton) *Kriya Yogi (look that one up :) *proud mother, grandmama, wife, sister buddy and daughter of the Divine.

Miranda Levingston

Park Slope

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill

Gowanus-Red Hook

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill

Bed-Stuy

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO

Windsor Terrace-Kensington

Ditmas Park-Flatbush

Bushwick

If you or a dear friend friend &nbsp;is coping with loss, &nbsp;please join us for a supportive 8-week&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;bereavement&nbsp;group meeting,&nbsp;commencing on&nbsp;Tuesday, April 28th from 6 to 7:30 . . Fee for the group is $65.00 a session. Here is more information FIND THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO GROW AND HEAL FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE Restructuring&nbsp;one's life following a loss is enhanced by doing it deliberately. It requires thought,&nbsp;a willingness to be honest with oneself, patience, and the courage to make changes. One way to begin is to study one's talents, resources, options, and blocks to self-fulfillment.&nbsp; Support groups and counseling can contribute to self-discovery and a needed connection with others.&nbsp;If you or a friend&nbsp;is&nbsp;suffering from a loss, consider&nbsp;joining a groupHere's some of what you can expect by participating&nbsp;in the&nbsp;group:•&nbsp;Meet in 8 weekly sessions led by a compassionate and experienced&nbsp;grief&nbsp;professional.•&nbsp; Find the tools you need to help you grow and heal.•&nbsp;Share your experiences, thoughts, and feelings.•&nbsp;Talk with others in the same situation.•&nbsp;Learn more about what to expect from your&nbsp;grief.•&nbsp;Find healing and comfort through the&nbsp;Alexander Technique&nbsp;and relaxation exercises.•* Develop&nbsp;new&nbsp;rituals to organize your&nbsp;grief--&nbsp;contact &nbsp;Jane Dorlester &nbsp;917 755 8025
group is led by an experienced &nbsp;bereavement counselor

Local Event: 8 week Bereavement Group meets virtually

8 week Bereavement Group meets virtually

If you or a dear friend friend  is coping with loss,  please join us for a supportive 8-week virtual bereavement group...

Salon on Kingston

🎉 Get ready to laugh your way through the night at our April edition of Comedy on Kingston! Join us on April 29th, at the unique and vibrant Salon on Kingston, nestled within the charming neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
📍 LOCATION: Salon on Kingston
🏠 ADDRESS: 105 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
April 29th Lineup:
MANDAL (The Tonight Show, Netflix)
SURENI WEERASEKERA (Don’t Tell Comedy)
QUINCY JONES (Conan)
CAB WASHINGTON (HBO)
JUSTIN CATCHENS (New York Comedy Festival)
Music by ADASH
Hosted by NOLAWEE
Produced by NOLAWEE
This show isn't just about laughter; it's about community and supporting local talent in a unique setting. Salon on Kingston, an ever-evolving, not-for-profit space for art, music, dialogue, and now comedy, making it an experience you won't want to miss.
Your contribution goes directly to supporting the performers and the venue. Seating is limited, so grab your tickets now for an evening filled with laughter, drinks and camaraderie
Don't be the one to hear about it later—be there from the start! Mark your calendars for April 29th, gather your friends, and let's make "Comedy on Kingston" the highlight of your month. See you there! 🌟

Local Event: Comedy On Kingston (Stand-Up Comedy in Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

Comedy On Kingston (Stand-Up Comedy in Crown...

🎉 Get ready to laugh your way through the night at our April edition of Comedy on Kingston! Join us on April 29th, at the...

Comedy On Kingston (Stand-Up Comedy in Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

Hand and wrist pain is common and can make daily activities more difficult. Join HSS for this free webinar and:
<ul><li>Learn the causes of hand &amp; wrist pain</li><li>Explore effective treatments</li><li>Pick up helpful tips to manage discomfort and improve your quality of life</li></ul>
Speakers:
Nicolas Pascual-Leone MD
Seong Jun Jang MD
This program is designed to give general information and does not provide individual medical advice.Register Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Hand & Wrist Pain: HSS Free Webinar!

New York County

Upper East Side

Hand & Wrist Pain: HSS Free Webinar!

Hand and wrist pain is common and can make daily activities more difficult. Join HSS for this free webinar and:
Learn the...

Brooklyn Children's Museum, Rooftop, 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11213

This FREE event will bring local elected officials, state and city agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare services and various other resources providers all together in one place. Don't miss this opportunity to access valuable information and resources for social, health &amp; wellness, affordable housing lottery, utility payment assistance programs, and available unclaimed funds, among other resources. Meet local community partners and gather information to support the needs of individuals, families, older adults, and the community as a whole.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Join us for this chance to network and find the support you need!
Children's entertainment will be provided by All In One Entertainment From 3PM - 5PM and will include a&nbsp; professional magician show, face painting, cotton candy, balloon animals, and more..
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CONTACT: (718) 467-8800 EXT. 14 OR EMAIL: LDCCH@LDCCH.ORG

Local Event: Community Health & Resource Fair

Community Health & Resource Fair

This FREE event will bring local elected officials, state and city agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare services and...

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

The OMNI Ensemble is pleased to announce the conclusion of its 43rd season at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on Saturday evening, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 pm. Music Director/Flutist David Wechsler will host an evening of woodwind quintet and piano music. Compositions are Karel Husa’s Serenade for woodwind quintet and piano, Valerie Coleman’s Afro Cuban Concerto for wind quintet, Chen Yi’s Woodwind Quintet, and David Wechsler’s Divertimento
for Wind Quintet and Piano. Assisting musicians are Elizabeth Kieronski - oboe, Jeffrey Adler - clarinet, Atsuko Sato – bassoon, Eric David - horn, and Sylvia Kahan, piano. 
Continuing as the chamber music group in residence at the Brooklyn Conservatory, The OMNI Ensemble will continue to perform concerts of enormous variety all designed to provide their audience with a musical diversity not ordinarily encountered by one chamber music group. Throughout the season they perform in the recital hall at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. 

Tickets at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music are $25.00, $15.00 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available in advance on the OMNI Ensemble website or at the door prior to the performance. 
For reservations please call 718/859-8649.
For direct purchase of tickets on line please visit our web site: <a href="https://www.theomniensemble.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.theomniensemble.org</a> or go to <a href="https://omnimay226.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://omnimay226.eventbrite.com</a>
The Brooklyn Conservatory is located at 58 Seventh Ave. at the corner of Lincoln Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It is in easy access of public transportation, Q or B train to Seventh Ave., or IRT #2 and 3 to Grand Army Plaza. For further information and ticket reservations, call 718 859-8649. 
The OMNI Ensemble is a chamber music created to perform programs of enormous variety, with music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including Western classical music, jazz, and electronic and improvised music, all designed to provide their audience with a musical experience not ordinarily encountered in a single music event. Since its inception in 1983 the group has featured many guest artists including multi instrumentalist/composer David Amram, performance artist John Kelley, Singer Erika Banks, Kumongo player Jin Hi Kim, Saxophonist Roy Nathanson, Mezzo Sopranos Catherine Ciesinski and Charlotte Hellekant, Harpsichordists Gerald Ranck and Rebecca Pechefsky, and keyboardist Marco Benevento. The group has commissioned works by David Lang, Lee Hyla, Allen Shearson, &amp; Michael Bushnell, and performed new pieces by Jim Lahti, Eric Klein, and David Wechsler. 



This concert is made possible, in part with funds from The New York State Council on the Arts.

Local Event: The OMNI Ensemble Concludes its 43rd Season

The OMNI Ensemble Concludes its 43rd Season

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