May 2013
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COMING SOON: The Spring Flea at BAC
Friday, May 31 / Saturday, June 1 / Sunday, June 2, 2013 // by Mandy Lemmon The Spring Flea at BAC comes to Brooklyn on Friday, May 31, from 3-9 p.m., Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 2, from noon to 5 p.m. Regionally renowned as the “ultimate vintage flea” the popular event is a treasure trove for those who have a love for vintage, up-cycled, refurbished, and retro...
REVIEW: The Joy Formidable
May 10, 2013 // by Rosie Renkow
On Friday, May 10, The Brooklyn Arts Center hosted The Joy Formidable along with two opening bands, Fort Lean and IO Echo. Fort Lean performed first, opening with their single High Definition off their EP Fort Lean. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, Fort Lean is comprised of five musicians. “We met in college at Wesleyan,” says keyboardist Will Runge. Their sound, a...
REVIEW: Port City Ping Pong Throwdown
Friday, May 3, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast
The BAC was packed with more fans and (65!) players for the first ever Port City Ping Pong Throwdown on Friday, May 2. The tournament was hosted by the Wilmington Table Tennis Club and featured the most talented Ping-Pong competitors in the area. Club president Laurence Nadeau thanked everyone involved for making the event such a huge success. The...
REVIEW: Made In NC
April 28, 2013 // by Mandy Lemmon
Made In NC, the Brooklyn Arts & Crafts Fair, was a huge hit on Sunday, April 28, for the 500-plus shoppers who attended and for the fifty top artisans and crafters who set up booths and tables in the church and under the courtyard tent.
Original, handmade, creative treasures like homemade soaps, bubble baths, lotions, and sea salts from Donna Fergfuson’s Soak...
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COMING SOON: The Joy Formidable
Friday, May 10, 2013 // by Matthew Marion Formed in 2007 by childhood friends Rhiannon “Ritzy” Bryan and Rhydian Dafydd, London-based The Joy Formidable will rock the Brooklyn Arts Center on Friday, May 10. Matthew James Thomas joined the band in 2009 to complete the current lineup. That same year, the band release their first album, A Balloon Called Moaning. The album was an instant success,...
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April 2013
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COMING SOON: Port City Ping Pong Throwdown
Friday, May 3, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast
Get ready for ping pong in Brooklyn! BAC’s first-ever table tennis tournament—Port City Ping Pong Throwdown—is on the books for Friday, May 3. The event will award prize money to first, second, and third place winners. For non-players, there’s a free beer and a raffle ticket with the price of admission.
The Wilmington Table Tennis Club, established in...
Winning Raffle Ticket #'s from Made In NC
If you attended Made In NC this past Sunday, you may have won a raffle prize! Check your pink ticket stub to see if you are a winner!
Below are the remaining winning numbers of prizes that still need to be claimed. If you’re a winner and left an email with your ticket number, check your inbox. If you’re a winner and didn’t receive an email, just email...
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WatchRyan Bingham will be at BAC in two weeks on May 8! Check out his live performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Tickets still available at www.brooklynartsnc.com.
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COMING SOON: Made In NC
Sunday, April 28, 2013 // by Mandy Lemmon
Made In NC: Brooklyn Arts and Crafts Fair comes to the BAC for one day only, Sunday, April 28, from noon to 6 p.m. Fifty top local and regional artists and crafters will present unique, handmade items such as clothing, jewelry, garden and home décor, and beautiful accessories and art of all kinds. The vendors will be located throughout the historic BAC...
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REVIEW: James Ethan Clark Record Release Party
April 5, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast James Ethan Clark and The Renegades rocked the Brooklyn Arts Center on Friday, April 5, with help from Sean Thomas Gerard and Mike Blair and the Stonewalls. In support of his just released LP, Southern Hotel, Clark and his friends kept the energy-level sky-high all through the night. The crowd was loyal and loud and rocked like crazy until the last note was...
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REVIEW: Corey Smith
March 22, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast
On Friday, March 22, Corey Smith returned to the Brooklyn Arts Center for a night filled with drinking, dancing, and straight-up southern rock. From college students, to graduates, to their parents, a wide range of fans filled the BAC, charging the atmosphere with an electric excitement that shot right through the roof. As the anticipation built, Smith...
REVIEW: Cape Fear Rising
March 21, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast On Thursday, March 21, the Brooklyn Arts Center hosted Cape Fear Rising, an exclusive storytelling experience, featuring three of Wilmington’s most talented singer-songwriters: Anthony Garguilo, Sean Richardson, and Kyle Lindley. Dennis Brinson kicked off the night with four original tunes. His traditional songs and personal lyrics were deep-rooted, but also...
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COMING SOON: James Ethan Clark Record Release...
Friday, April 5, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast On Friday night, April 5, the Brooklyn Arts Center will host the record release party and concert of James Ethan Clark’s freshman LP, Southern Hotel. This rocking night will also feature music from Mike Blair and The Stonewalls and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sean Thomas Gerard. James Ethan Clark first hit the scene as a promising contestant...
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March 2013
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REVIEW: Art for All 3
March 8 & 9, 2013 // by Mandy Lemmon
Art for All 3 at the BAC was a huge hit! More than 1,000 people came to Brooklyn to check out the gorgeous original artwork of 50 established and up-and-coming artists in the church and under the big tent in the courtyard. The event also featured a free photo booth by Soapbox on the stage, the BAC bar in the lobby, Wilmington’s fabulous food trucks out...
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REVIEW: Lotus
February 26, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast The Brooklyn Arts Center lit up with the euphoric beats and vibes—and the intense laser light show—of electronic jam band Lotus on Tuesday, February 26. “This isn’t just a concert,” one ecstatic fan said. “It’s a full-blown experience.” The incredible atmosphere lasted the entire night, and the crowd raved along with it. The band Moon Hooch opened the...
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COMING SOON: Corey Smith
Friday, March 22, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast
Corey Smith returns to the Brooklyn Arts Center on Friday night, March 22. The independent country artist hails from Jefferson, Georgia, and is known for his beautiful acoustic riffs and honest lyrics. Before he was a star, Smith taught social studies at a local high school and would share his music with the staff and students. He’s known across the...
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COMING SOON: Cape Fear Rising
Thursday, March 21, 2013 // by Chris Pendergast
It’s going to be another great night of live and local music in Brooklyn on Thursday, March 21, when BAC hosts Cape Fear Rising, featuring a true triple threat from the renowned, Wilmington acoustic songwriting scene: Anthony Garguilo, Sean Richardson, and Kyle Lindley. Opener Dennis Brinson will showcase his Austin-based, country-folk-rock and...
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