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«	June 12, 2008 - July 12, 2008	»
06 / 12 "Media Fusion": Final Exhibition of work from the Weeksville Primary Docs Program Start: 6:00 pm Come join us for an exciting evening of art, food and music. View an exhibition of digital photography, animation, graphic design and an anthology of literature created by 30 students from the 11th grade student artists. This show is the culmination of seven months in which the students worked with professional artists to create to a vivid body of work that captured the essence of their contemporary lives in everyday Brooklyn. For Program Updates Check http://www.weeksvillesociety.org more info
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06 / 28 Weeksville Walking Tour Start: 1:00 pm End: 3:30 pm with Jennifer Scott In collaboration with BCUE (Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment) Weeksville: Past, Present, Future Slavery in New York ended in 1827 and by the early 1830s a new Free Black community was formed in the area known as Weeksville. The historical significance of this community was all but forgotten until the land was about to be cleared for a housing project in the late 1960s. We will see what was unearthed from the archeological dig and how it affects the community today. The highlight will be a visit inside the original Hunterfly Road houses. $17 for adults, $12 for students (includes admission into the houses). more info
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07 / 5 Salon Series 2008: Rebel Soul at Weeksville - Celebrate the 5th of July with Game Rebellion Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Celebrate the 5th of July with Game Rebellion (in conjunction with BAM about Brooklyn) This six-member Rock/Rap band with their spare beats and excursions into heavy metal, will once again challenge the status quo between rock & roll and rap. Catering by Dante’s Fried Chicken Show 5th of July: Enslaved Africans were emancipated in New York State on July 4 1827, because of threats of violence, African Americans in New York City celebrated this important holiday outdoors on July 5th instead. Come commemorate this forgotten time of Independence at Weeksville in conjunction with BAM about Brooklyn. more info
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07 / 12 Weeksville Farmers Market Opens - Every Saturday - July 12-October 25 Start: 9:00 am End: 1:00 pm Eat fresh, organic, local produce without breaking the bank. Buy fruits and vegetables from the Weeksville’s Kitchen Garden and from local farmer’s. EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) as well as FMNP and senior coupons are welcome at Weeksville’s Farmer’s Market. Featuring free sustainable living workshops: Food Tastings Just Food Cooking Demos Homemade Health Remedies Check the Weeksville website For new weekly offerings www.weeksvillesociety.org or call 718-756-5250 ext 304 more info Salon Series 2008: Rebel Soul at Weeksville - Sparla Swa Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Sparlha Swa is a velvetine clash of impeccable vocals and haunting modal chords. You will find her performing mostly solo on guitar, though sometimes she is accompanied by Shree Shyam Das, master of both bass and percussion. more info

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