Category Archives: Schools

African American Celebration at Brooklyn Friends School

Posted on February 6, 2009 by The Changeling

Brooklyn Friends’ 14th Annual African American Celebration will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the school. This year’s theme, “Crossroads of History: The Improbable Journey,” celebrates the historic election of Barack Obama as our nation’s 44th president. Equally important, the school is paying homage to the legions of community activists and [...]

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Femmes Four Residency Brings Classical Chamber Music to the Vernon Children’s School

Posted on December 11, 2008 by The Changeling

I’m always happy to hear about school programs that seek to expand children’s musical experiences, so I was especially thrilled to hear that the award-winning Brooklyn-based flute quartet, Femmes Four, are beginning a residency at the Vernon Children’s School here in Bed-Stuy. The group will perform for kindergartners through third graders beginning this Friday. [...]

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