Arguably one of the most effervescent neighborhoods in New York, residents of Greenpoint and Williamsburg have some great stories to tell. Whether it’s flying a kite in McCarren with a homeless poet or learning the history of the USS Monitor, these stories need to be archived. Enter the North Brooklyn Story Project. The goal of the project, organized by NAG, is “to get residents talking and listening to each other to build a vibrant and friendly North Brooklyn community.” In order to create a dialogue between older and younger residents, the project will record residents stories for a digital archive, to better help understand the history of North Brooklyn, and, in turn, the present and its future.
Because recording equipment isn’t exactly cheap (unless you’re willing to donate some equipment to the project!), NBSP is throwing a fundraiser tonight at Union Pool. For a suggested donation of only $5(!), attendees will be treated to performances from The Roulettes, Rebecca Schiffman, as well as The Blue Album Group, who will play Weezer’s seminal debut in full. For more information on tonight’s benefit, click here.
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