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Back-to-School Gift Certificate Giveaway
It's back-to-school season, so we thought it was time to give away a couple of gift certificates. We'll set two winners up with a $50 gift certificate to help you get your learn on!To enter, just leave...
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Coming up this week: September 8-14
Wontons & Dumplings - Wednesday, September 10Made in NYC: The Reinvention of Local Manufacturing - Thursday, September 11Design Thinking Bootcamp with The Desing Gym - Saturday, September...
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Navigating the Diamond District like a Pro: Tips from Gray & Davis
A guest post from Ali and Anna from Gray & Davis.We had a great time talking about antique jewels at the Brainery last week, thanks for having us!Since our shop is located in the Diamond District,...
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Introducing: Vintage Visualizations
Did you want awesome prints of age-old maps and data viz? No sweat, we've got you covered with a brand-new project: Vintage Visualizations.Once upon a time, long long ago, the United States had just...
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A Quick and Dirty Introduction to the Canterbury Tales - Monday, September 22An Intro to Jazz and New York City's Jazz Scene - Tuesday, September 23The NYC Taxi: Past, Present, and Future - Wednesday,...
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Meet the Mumbles Train
I was inspired to research railway history after checking out this very cool map of railroad growth in America the other day. One of the neatest stories I uncovered was that of the Mumbles Train, the...
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Where on Earth was Northern Liberties?
In 1790, the very first United States Census found that Northern Liberties was the sixth most populous city in all of the United States, weighing in with around 9,900 residents. Granted, the country...
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Coming up at the Brainery: September 29 - October 5
A History of Royal Scotland - Monday, September 29The Cream of the Crop: Picking a Winner in the Produce Aisle - Tuesday, September 30The NYC You've Never Seen - Wednesday, October 1Beyond the Bake...
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Nov 19: MSG Presents All-American Pies
Each month, Sarah and Soma take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. On November 19, Masters of Social Gastronomy tackles the twin pillars of the American...
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Storytelling 101: How to Tell an Amazing Tale - Monday, October 6Kokedama: Make Your Own Living Moss Balls - Monday, October 6Make Music with your Computer, Phone or Tablet - Monday, October 6Wontons...
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Good Eggs Pick-up at the Brainery
Great news: Brooklyn Brainery is now a pick-up spot for Good Eggs! Pick-ups will take place on Tuesdays from 3 to 6:30pm.Check out their marketplace to see all the local, sustainable goodness...
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Join us for the BBC Future World-Changing Ideas Summit
We're super excited to be partnering with BBC Future on their upcoming World-Changing Ideas Summit on Tuesday, October 21st. We'll be selecting five readers to join us for the day; let us know you're...
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Coming up at the Brainery: October 13-19
Sculpting with Wool: Needle Felting Basics - Tuesday, October 14An Introduction to Sichuan Cuisine - Wednesday, October 15The Brooklyn Waterfront: Past and Present - Thursday, October 16Street Art...
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Brainery-Recommended October Happenings
The leaves are changing, the air's getting crisp, there are apples to bob for, pumpkins to carve--fall has befallen us, and there are some pretty awesome and spooky events ahead.Tuesday, October 14 -...
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Coming up at the Brainery: October 20-26
The Art of Love: Playing the Game in Ancient Rome - Monday, October 20An Intro to Jazz and New York City's Jazz Scene - Monday, October 20Presentation Skills - Tuesday, October 21The Cream of the Crop:...
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Coming up at the Brainery: October 27 - November 2
TRASH: New York City's Battle with Garbage - Monday, October 27Music in American Sign Language - starts Tuesday, October 28 (four Tuesdays)Food of the Dead: A Culinary History of Funeral Food -...
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Coming up at the Brainery: November 3-9
Grime and Glory: A History of Prospect Park - Monday, November 3Learn the Ropes Class at Brooklyn Boulders - Tuesday, November 4A Dreadful History of Vampires, Werewolves, and Things That Go Bump In...
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Holiday Parties at the Brainery
In charge of planning the annual holiday get-together for your friends, family, or office?Join us at the Brainery and spend a couple of hours learning how to cook a Thai curry from scratch, craft some...
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Brainery-Recommended November Happenings
Here are some great events to check out this month!Friday, November 7 - At The Incredible Game Show Showcase at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, you'll get to try out three wacky game shows.Monday,...
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Coming up at the Brainery: November 10-16
New York City and the American Revolution - Monday, November 10Country Music: From the Carter Family to Today's Top 40 - Wednesday, November 12A History of New York City Transportation - From Horsecars...
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