In addition to how she brightens my day, Brenda has a wonderful local dance company that contributes free tickets and beautiful work to the neighborhood.

Recently, Brenda’s company – the Neville Dance Theatre – launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund more free tickets.  This time for children at the Ronald McDonald House  The campaign is in its last three days & could use your help…

In Brenda’s own words… Neville Dance Theatre is self-producing a special October New York City performance season of our original dance narrative ‘Memento Muerto’ – a haunting and powerful production about the vibrant and diverse Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, at the legendary Merce Cunningham Studio Theatre, this October 27-29, 2011, as one of the final productions performing there before its closure this November.

Last presented in 2007 on a much smaller scale, our upcoming production is set to bring the vibrancy of these traditions to life like never before in an expanded production.  As of now, we have a mind-blowingly awesome artistic team assembled, discounted rehearsal studios booked and a fabulous venue contracted, outrageously talented dancers working tirelessly learning choreography, vibrant slides and set designs selected, and promotional seeking press releases sent out.  Whew! Now, all we need is the money to pay for it all!

We are 100% committed to making the project and production happen, but presenting a full concert dance season, especially in New York, ain’t cheap!  We need support for our costs including theater and studio rentals, set & costume construction, slide projections, documentation, and making sure the dancers and collaborators get some kind of payment for all their hard work:) We also need a few special individuals as Ticket Sponsors’ whose pledges will provide tickets for twelve under-served children/families from the non-profit organization The Ronald McDonald House in New York City to have the unique opportunity to attend our closing night performance Free-of-Charge.

Again, the Kickstarter link is here and the company would love your support!

• Reusable Bamboo Utensils (fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks)
• 2- & 3-Tier Tiffin Sets (stainless steel stackable food carriers)
• 2- & 3-Tier Tiffin Insulated Carriers (brown or green)
• All Stackable Sidekicks (stainless steel mini carriers)

RePEaT Utensil Sets are made from recycled plastic bottles (RPET) & bamboo.  Each set repurposes one plastic bottle, uses sustainable bamboo & is very stylish!

The Tiffins & Sidekicks are great plastic-free foodware. Stainless.  Stylish.  Stackable.  Sustainable.  Safe & Non-Leaching.  BPA-Free.  Phthalate-Free.  Groovy & amazing.

Reuse.  Repurpose.  Reduce your forkprint.  Review some rockin’ music.  And… RePEaT!

Every person who purchases a To-Go Ware item at Green in BKLYN, we’ll enter them in a drawing for two free Lilith Fair tickets (for July 31st at PNC Bank Arts Center)!  Including:

• Reusable Bamboo Utensils (fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks)
• 2- & 3-Tier Tiffin Sets (stainless steel stackable food carriers)
• 2- & 3-Tier Tiffin Insulated Carriers (brown or green)
• All Stackable Sidekicks (stainless steel mini carriers)

RePEaT Utensil Sets are made from recycled plastic bottles (RPET) & bamboo.  Each set repurposes one plastic bottle, uses sustainable bamboo & is very stylish!

The Tiffins & Sidekicks are great plastic-free foodware. Stainless.  Stylish.  Stackable.  Sustainable.  Safe & Non-Leaching.  BPA-Free.  Phthalate-Free.  Groovy & amazing.

Reuse.  Repurpose.  Reduce your forkprint.  Review some rockin’ music.  And… RePEaT!

Our wonderful Clinton Hill/Ft. Greene/Bed-Stuy neighborhood is home to all sorts of creative, talented, kind folks & their amazing businesses.  Below is information about one of our local dance theatres offering FREE tickets to their dance performances this week…

Neville Dance Theatre’s fun and frolicking duet, Heads or Tails, has been selected for presentation as part of Yong Soon Kim’s Cool New York 2010 DANCE Festival held at the John Ryan Theatre in DUMBO Brooklyn.

WHO: Neville Dance Theatre performing Heads or Tails

WHAT: Cool New York 2010 DANCE Festival

• Presenting the work of emerging young choreographers & world renowned ensembles performing spectacular, innovative works of stunning contemporary dance.
• All festival tickets are FREE OF CHARGE, although donations are encouraged.
  
• Tickets are available at the door only & seating is limited. For tickets, arrive 45-30 minutes early.
  

WHEN:This Weekend…

• Friday, February 5th  9-10:30pm “Program H”
• Sunday, February 7th 6-7:30pm “Program H”

WHERE: White Wave’s John Ryan Theater

• 25 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
• Take the F train to York Street.  Or the A or C trains to High Street.
• For further information & driving directions, visit www.whitewavedance.com.

We just heard that the Neville Dance Theatre has FREE TICKETS for their production of The Nutcracker.

The Neville Dance Theatre, contemporary ballet with ethnic innovation, has select tickets for Walt Whitman resident children ages 7-17 (plus chaperone).  The show is performed December 3-5 at the Hudson Guild Theatre (441 West 26th Street).

If you or someone you know is eligible & would like to attend The Nutcracker, a the classic holiday tale performed like never before, call 917-517-2175 to reserve your tickets.  Supplies are limited so call early!  And enjoy!!

Funding is provided in part from Assemblyman Joseph Lentol’s Offices & NYSP&R.