HBCU Battle Of The Bands Recap + New Affordable Apartments

Good morning, Bed-Stuy! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in the neighborhood today.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 68 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Bed-Stuy:

1. Second annual HBCU Battle of the Bands stands out as 'more than a performance' • Brooklyn Paper (Brooklyn Paper)
2. Jazz Jam Sessions Return To Brooklyn's Fulton Street In October (Bed-Stuy Patch)
3. How Kai Avent-deLeon Does Fall in New York (Coveteur)
4. Brooklyn couple achieves dream of opening flower shop in Bed-Stuy (News 12 Bronx)
5. New Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs (Bed-Stuy Patch)

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Today in Bed-Stuy:

• PD PODS [Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School] [Public calendar] (12:00 AM)
• PA Meeting: Welcome Back + Senior Parent Meeting (5:00 PM)

Bed-Stuy Patch Notebook

• Brooklyn Museum: "Bring your K–12 class to explore The Obama Portraits Tour at your own pace. On view through October 24, the exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for students to view the iconic portraits of President Barack Obama and former First Lady M..." (Instagram)
• Brooklyn Museum: "In-person family art classes are back! We can't wait to welcome families back to experience our collection like never before. Head to link in bio and tap on "Fall Art Classes" to learn more.⁠ ⁠ 🎨 MEET THE MUSEUM 🎨⁠ Little artists (ages..." (Instagram)
• Pratt Institute: "“Our students really want to make a difference in the world.” President Frances Bronet joins NYC Media’s Art Movez Podcast, hosted by Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky, to discuss how Pratt Institute fosters creativity through community pa..." (Instagram)
• The Laundromat Project: "If you're in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood this month, you'll see our storefront window has been transformed!⁠ ⁠ “They Hold Me” by Destiny Belgrave is on view as a vinyl artwork installation through 2022 at The LP’s office window on 1476 Ful..." (Facebook)
• The Campaign Against Hunger: "We are absolutely savoring the sweetness of summer and the fruits of fall! This time of year can come with plenty of change, but we are enjoying every bite of it on our urban farms. Stop by our Saratoga and Far Rock Farm Stands every Sat..." (Facebook)
• FAB Fulton: "ICYMI last weekend, there's a new mural in our neighborhood." (Facebook)
• Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District: "Legislative Breakfast & Off Broadway Show This Week! - https://mailchi.mp/bedstuybid/youre-invited-10448092" (Facebook)

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— Anna Quinn

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