LMA Echo, Latest Edition PDF
Headlines from this issue:
Redistricting, Two Primaries and New Office Holders Reshape PLG’s Political Landscape - Milford Prewitt
PLG’s New Private Middle School Teaches “Maker Education,” Learning by Doing - Milford Prewitt, Janice Grannum
Midwood 2’s Richard Maxwell, Peace Maker During Crown Heights Riots, Youth Counselor, Educator and Singer, Dies at 77
Popular Korean Grocer Closes Seven Months After Owner Dies
“Dr. Joe,” Longtime Rutland 1 Resident Who Loved His Neighbors Dies of Dementia
Also in this issue:
PLG Historical Project – “Voices of Lefferts” – Seeks $7,500 from GoFundMe
“Voices of Lefferts,” the six-year-old historical writing project focused on Prospect Lefferts Gardens, hopes to raise $7,500 to continue its series of publications and printed oral histories.
To contribute, visit gofundme.com/f/voices-of-Lefferts-community-writing-project. The group’s works can also be purchased at Greenlight Books where it occasionally holds reading events and talks.
Echo Looking For Co-Editor
The Echo is looking for a co-editor or writer to volunteer their talents in generating editorial content about this dynamic neighborhood. If interested, contact Milford Prewitt at 917-301-7700 or milfordprewitt@aol.com
Tag Archives: jazz
A Night of Arts in PLG, Thursday July 11
PLGArts is presenting a perfect summer evening of the Arts in Prospect Lefferts Gardens this Thursday, July 11, 2013. The events begin at 6pm at Tugboat Coffee Company, 546 Flatbush, with an opening reception featuring the landscape paintings of local … Continue reading
PLG Arts Jazz Presents The Matt Silberman Band
PLG Arts Jazz at the Inkwell is proud to presentMatt Silberman and His BandThursday, June 14, 8:00-10:30 pm… Jazz saxophonist Matt Silberman has been playing and writing music since he was 6 years old. Brooklynite Matt has performed with jazz … Continue reading
Upcoming PLG Arts Jazz at the Ink Well shows
Thanks to Dr. Mambo and his Explosion Experience, their great crowd, and our neighbors who came out to the show on March, 10th. Now mark your calendars for more upcoming shows at the Ink Well Cafe. Lefferts Manor and PLG … Continue reading
PLG Arts Jazz at the InkWell
PLG Arts Jazz at the Ink Well Cafe presents Dr. Mambo and his Explosion Experience Thursday, March 10, from 8-10:30. The Experience Ensemble covers the bases from Caribbean sounds, reggae, salsa, Latin Jazz to Soukous and High Life as the … Continue reading
Monthly PLG Arts Jazz Nights continue at the Inkwell on Rogers Avenue
Rina Kleege wrote this profile of one of the great PLG-based performers. Russ Spiegel, a two-time performer at PLG Arts Jazz at the Ink Well (408 Rogers Ave between Lefferts and Sterling streets), is a resident of the neighborhood. Like … Continue reading