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Title: Brooklyn on Site Eps. 84

Original air date: 04/11/2013 The 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Park Slope featured the usual suspects of kilt-wearing, bagpipe-blaring celebrants, with all of Brooklyn cheering them on. Watch Prospect Park West turn into a riotous sea of green. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 83

Original air date: 3/28/2013. Brooklyn On Site features the second part of The Pearl Harbor Sandwich: Cuisine of the Brooklyn Navy Yard with "Historic Gastronomist" Sarah Lohman, who uses food as a lens to investigate the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard in this lecture hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 82

Original air date: 3/14/2013 Brooklyn On Site features a lecture by historic gastronomist Sarah Lohman, who uses food as a lens to investigate the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard in this event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 81: People's Recovery Summit

Original air date: 2/14/2013 Several grassroots organizations recently came together for the People's Recovery Summit, a three-day event focusing on rebuilding post-Sandy in a safe, equitable, and sustainable way. Workshops took place around the themes of education, the environment, economics, wellness, and organizing, and special guest lecturers and performers were peppered throughout the schedule. Brooklyn on Site was there to capture it all. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 80

Original air date: 12/20/2012 Since 2001, Park Slope Civic Council's annual Jingle Bell Jamboree has been bringing the community together in a concert that celebrates the holiday spirit. This year’s event featured performances from a variety of musical and dance ensembles along with a festive sing-a-long, and we were there to capture it all. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Special: Brooklyn Loves Brooklyn

Original air date: 11/20/2012 Last week, BRIC partnered with other cultural organizations in the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance to present Brooklyn Loves Brooklyn: A Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief at Irondale Center. Brooklyn On Site was there to capture this fundraising event, which featured performances by Dan Zanes, the Irondale Ensemble Project, the Brooklyn Ballet and more. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 79 : BAM Fisher Block Party

Original air date: 10/23/2012 At the end of the summer, the Brooklyn Academy of Music threw the block party to end all block parties in celebration of their new space, the BAM Fisher. The event featured a bit of fun for everyone, including live music, video games, food trucks, arts & crafts, and percussion workshops. Experience it all, get a peek inside the new building, and hear from the folks at BAM who made it happen. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Special: Brooklyn Book Festival at Borough Hall

Original air date: 10/9/2012 Here’s your chance to be part of the audience at this year’s Brooklyn Book Festival at Borough Hall. At the event held in September, some of Brooklyn’s most famous authors, Pete Hamill, Paul Auster, and Edwige Danticat shared their words as thousands showed up to attend events, wandered past scores of booksellers’ booths, and heard Tony Danza talk about his new memoir on being a teacher! From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 77: Books Beneath the Bridge

Original air date: 9/25/2012 Dusk under the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop: a dramatic setting to open a short story? How about the locale for a whole evening of short stories, read by their authors, like Robin Black, Tania James, or Charles Yu? This was Books Beneath the Bridge, at Brooklyn Bridge Park, co-sponsored by Word bookstore in Greenpoint. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Special: West Indian American Day Parade

Original air date: 9/14/2012 By the time this annual Labor Day event takes place, all the labor’s been done: the months of designing, engineering, and sewing all the huge and flamboyant costumes, and the days spent cooking all the Caribbean specialties that get gobbled up while the parade snakes its way along Eastern Parkway. This was the 45th year, and as we see in our on-site coverage, the celebration just gets bigger and better. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 76: BélO at ShapeShifter Lab

Original air date: 9/12/12 The Haiti Cultural Exchange recently hosted an intimate evening of soulful Haitian music at the lovely ShapeShifter Lab performance space in Park Slope, and our cameras were there to capture it. In this episode we bring you BélO, an artist who has received acclaim in Haiti and around the world for his socially conscious songwriting, which is laid over a rhythmic blend of jazz, reggae, and pop. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps 75: Obed Jean-Louis

Original air date: 8/28/2012 The Haiti Cultural Exchange recently hosted an intimate evening of soulful Haitian music at the lovely Shapeshifter Lab performance space in Park Slope, and our cameras were there to capture it. In this week’s segment, check out the sweet sounds of Haitian singer / songwriter Obed Jean-Louis. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 74: The 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival Pt. 2

Original air date: 7/10/2012 Guitars, fiddles, and banjos, oh my! The 4th annual Brooklyn Folk Festival featured the slickest pickers and strummers the borough has to offer and even a sing-a-long with the multitalented Borough President Marty Markowitz. In the second installment of our coverage of the event, hear sets from Evan Conte and Alan Friend & Friends, and stomp your feet to a square dance led by New York City Barn Dance. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 73: 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival

Original air date: 6/26/2012 Guitars, fiddles, and banjos, oh my! The 4th annual Brooklyn Folk Festival featured the slickest pickers and strummers the borough has to offer and even a sing-along with the multitalented Borough President Marty Markowitz. In part one of our coverage of the event, hear sets from Ken Waldman, Alaska’s Fiddling Poet; Alan Friend and Friends; and Heather Wood, Alice Backer and Bob Malenky of the Pinewoods Folk Music Club. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps 72: Question Bridge: Black Males Blueprint Roundtable Pt. 2

Original air date: 6/12/2012 Question Bridge: Black Males Blueprint Roundtable: In the multimedia exhibit Question Bridge, currently on display at the Brooklyn Museum, a young participant asks an elder, “Why didn’t you leave us a blueprint?” This question is addressed in a panel discussion that focuses on the most pressing issues facing black males today and the strategies needed to move forward. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps 71: Question Bridge: Black Males Blueprint Roundtable

Original air date: 5/22/2012 Question Bridge: Black Males Blueprint Roundtable: In the multimedia exhibit Question Bridge, currently on display at the Brooklyn Museum, a young participant asks an elder, “Why didn’t you leave us a blueprint?” This question is addressed in a panel discussion that focuses on the most pressing issues facing black males today and the strategies needed to move forward. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 70

Original air date: 5/8/2012 In this panel talk hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, hear from the leaders and experts putting our borough on the path to a sustainable future. Featured speakers include Andrew Kimball, President of the Brooklyn Navy Yard; Gerry Gorman, President of Lumisolair; Regina Myer, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park; John Salmon, Director of Solar Energy Systems; and Scot Medbury, President of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 69: Pt. 1 Video Music Box Past

Artists Malik Yusef Cumbo, Delphine Fawundu-Buford, and Ali Santana discuss the impact of iconic hip-hop show Video Music Box on their work and careers. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 69. Original air date: 4/24/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 69: Pt.2 Video Music Box Today

Artist Tahir Hemphill discusses the impact of iconic hip-hop show Video Music Box on his work, and Ralph McDaniels, creator of Video Music Box, explains where the show is at today. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 69. Original air date: 4/24/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 69.: Pt. 3 Hip Hop Today

Digital artist Ali Santana discusses his current relationship to hip-hop music and culture; legendary hip-hop personality Bobbito Garcia answers the question “Who owns hip-hop?”; and photographer Malik Yusef Cumbo remembers taking pictures of The Notorious B.I.G. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 69. Original air date: 4/24/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 69: Pt.4 Hip Hop International

Hip-hop legend Bobbito Garcia and photographer/filmmaker Delphine Fawundu-Buford discuss the international reach of hip-hop culture, and Ralph McDaniels, creator of Video Music Box, talks about the inspiration that led him to where he is today. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 69. Original air date: 4/24/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 69: The Box That Rocks

Original air date: 4/24/2012 MoCADA in Fort Greene is currently hosting “The Box that Rocks,” an exhibit featuring art inspired by Ralph McDaniels’ iconic hip-hop show, Video Music Box. In this panel talk, Ralph is joined by the exhibit’s artists to discuss topics like the current state of hip-hop culture and how Video Music Box impacted their work. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 68: St. Patrick's Day Parade

Always saving the best for last, the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade has taken place the week after March 17 for the past 18 years. This year’s 19th annual parade featured the usual tartan-sporting suspects, and no matter what their heritage, everyone was Irish for a day of bagpipes and green-tinted revelry! From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 68. Original air date: 4/10/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 67: Center for Employment Opportunities Panel Discussion

Original air date: 3/13/2012 Center for Employment Opportunities Panel Discussion at Brooklyn Public Library: For those recently released from prison, finding employment is a challenge that can inhibit a healthy reintegration into society, and not finding work often leads to higher rates of recidivism. This panel discussion, hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library, offers insight into the services offered by CEO, a non-profit dedicated to breaking this cycle and getting men and women back to work as quickly as possible. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 66: Chinese New Year

Original air date: 2/28/2012 The cold January weather didn’t scare away the crowds from ringing in the Chinese New Year in Sunset Park, Brooklyn’s Chinatown. This party had it all – fireworks, lion dancing, adorable singing tots, and a crew of elected officials to oversee the festivities. See how Brooklyn ushered in the Year of the Dragon! From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 65: MLK's Footsteps (Pt. 2)

The second half of WNYC Radio’s tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., hosted by the Brooklyn Museum. Rev. King believed in and fought for equal education for all…but where do we stand more than 40 years after his death? Brian Lehrer (WNYC) and journalist Jami Floyd co-host a discussion among cultural critic Toure’; Newark Public Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson; Villy Wang, of San Francisco’s Baycat public access; and Rachel Moran, Dean of UCLA’s Law School. And there’s another song from folk/blues singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon.

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 64: MLK's Footsteps (Pt. 1)

Original air date: 1/24/2012 Martin Luther King, Jr., believed in and fought for equal education for all…but where do we stand more than 40 years after his death? WNYC Radio presents "MLK's Footsteps: Education as a Civil Right," a discussion (with entertainment), led by Brian Lehrer (WNYC) and journalist Jami Floyd, and hosted by the Brooklyn Museum. This is part one of a two-part series. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 63: Stars Of New York Dance

Original air date: 12/13/2011 For one night in November, Brooklyn community leaders shed their everyday personas and tapped into their inner divas for the 2nd annual Stars of New York Dance competition to benefit dance scholarship funds for children in low-income communities of New York City. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 62: Williamsburg International Film Festival

Original air date: 11/8/2011 It’s opening night at the second annual Williamsburg International Film Festival —known to its close friends as “Willifest.” Among others, we meet director Michael A. Pinckney, whose first feature, You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills You, is executive produced by Spike Lee. Inspired by a lyric by Notorious B.I.G., You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills You follows the story of a serial killer who targets rappers. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 61: Brooklyn Independent Music Festival

Original air date: 10/25/2011 For three days in September, not one, not two, but 60 of the best indie bands in the NYC area rocked out at the first-ever Brooklyn Independent Music Festival, held in Gowanus at Littlefield Art & Performance Space. Check out just a tiny sliver of this delectable musical pie, featuring the neo-synth-pop of the Bloodsugars, the dark soul of Kendra Morris, the industrial R&B of Inky Jack, and the hillbilly-cabaret stylings of Julia Haltigan. After hearing these artists do their thing, you just might want to offer one of them a record contract. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Blood Sugars: Brooklyn On Site

For three days in September, not one, not two, but 60 of the best indie bands in the NYC area rocked out at the first-ever Brooklyn Independent Music Festival, held in Gowanus at Littlefield Art & Performance Space. Check out just a tiny sliver of this delectable musical pie, featuring the neo-synth-pop of the Bloodsugars. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 61. Original air date: 10/25/2011. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Inky Jack: Brooklyn On Site

For three days in September, not one, not two, but 60 of the best indie bands in the NYC area rocked out at the first-ever Brooklyn Independent Music Festival, held in Gowanus at Littlefield Art & Performance Space. Let's check out the industrial R&B of Inky Jack. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 61. Original air date: 10/25/2011. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Julia Haltigan: Brooklyn On Site

For three days in September, not one, not two, but 60 of the best indie bands in the NYC area rocked out at the first-ever Brooklyn Independent Music Festival, held in Gowanus at Littlefield Art & Performance Space. Join us and check out and the hillbilly-cabaret stylings of Julia Haltigan.

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Title: Kendra Morris: Brooklyn On Site

For three days in September, not one, not two, but 60 of the best indie bands in the NYC area rocked out at the first-ever Brooklyn Independent Music Festival, held in Gowanus at Littlefield Art & Performance Space. Check out Kendra Morris. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site, episode 61. Original air date: 10/25/2011. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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Title: Brooklyn On Site Eps. 59: West Indian Day Parade 2011

Original air date: 9/27/2011 Be ready to adjust the volume and the color on whatever screen you use, because we’re dropping you right into the middle of the 44th annual version of this Brooklyn and Caribbean extravaganza (a.k.a. the Labor Day Parade). The bass drums will shake your speakers while they try to sort out the never-ending mix of soca/calypso/reggae/zouk/rap. Catch all those eye-popping costumes, some so elaborate they need their own transportation and some so skimpy, well…enough said. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Brooklyn On Site. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit

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