The 4th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!

 

In the spirit of the Kwanza principle Ujaama (cooperative economics), Bedford Stuyvesant Artists’ Association (BeSAA); Bridge Street Development Corporation, The Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, Inc.; and Community Board 3 invites everyone to the 4th Annual Bed Stuy Alive! Taste, Strut, Tour, Shop Rock and Run Festival. This celebratory collaborative effort, running Saturday, October 11 through Saturday, October 18, pays tribute to Bedford Stuyvesant’s vibrant businesses, cultural heritage, entrepreneurial and artistic spirit while promoting pride among its residents. The best part? IT’S FREE!

October 11- Street Festival and Rock Concert
The event kicks off Saturday, October 11, with an outdoor street festival complete with live entertainment, an open vendor’s market, exhibit booths and much more. These activities take place from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM along Fulton Street between New York and Kingston Avenues. This neighborhood celebration will include sampling from participating “Taste” restaurants, informational and exhibit booths and much more. There will also be various cultural performances from local schools and community organizations and a special live concert featuring some of Brooklyn ’s hippest, hottest and funkiest bands. Sponsored by Restoration Rock, patrons can “Rock” to the pulsating sounds of live rock bands and other emerging talent.

In addition to great entertainment, this free outdoor neighborhood celebration will include an awards presentation commemorating some of Bedford Stuyvesant’s community legends. This year’s honorees are Jerry Backshear, Margaret Cobbs, Spring McCLendon, Ophelia Perry and Valerie Bell-Bey.

There will also be a posthumous presentation honoring Bed Stuy Alive! founder Tohma Yvonne Faulkner. This award pays homage to Ms. Faulkner’s unswerving commitment, dedication and service to the people and places of her beloved Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood and will be presented annually to an individual that truly embraces Ms. Faulkner’s profound commitment to serve and not be served.

October 12 – Annual 10K Run & Fun Walk
A healthy community is a happy community and Bed Stuy Alive! encourages runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages to join them for Restoration Plaza ’s annual 10K Run & Fun Walk. This healthy excursion, which takes place Sunday, October 12, is for people of all fitness levels travels along a scenic picturesque route through historic Brooklyn. Registration is at 8:00 AM and the event starts at 10:00 AM. For additional information, please call Restoration Plaza at: (718) 636-6972.

October 11 – Studio Strut
Bedford-Stuyvesant Artists’ Association (BeSAA) will host its 5th Annual Studio Strut. This festive community affair honors Bed Stuy’s culturally rich artistic talent by inviting patrons to explore Bed Stuy’s various art galleries and growing creative community. Participating galleries and venues include: Zion Gallery at 152 MacDonough Street; Afro Art Designs, 3126 Stuyvesant Avenue; Skylight Gallery at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street; George Washington Carver Gallery, 677 Lafayette Street; Ken Wright Gallery, 583 Jefferson Avenue; Stephan Davis Gallery, 152 MacDonough Street, 3rd Floor; and Leroy’s Framing and Gift Shop, 1549 B Fulton Street. You can pick up your map of the locations by clicking here

October 18 – Brownstone House Tour
It’s the house tour we’ve all been waiting for! Check out the beautiful homes that take part in this annual self-guided tour.