The Weekend List: Greenberg, Black Writers Conference, Pre-War Ponies

FILM

–Greenberg directed by Noah Baumbach at BAM! Shutter Island at the Pavilion. Alice in Wonderland at the Pavilion and at BAM.

EVENTS

–The 10th Annual Black Writers Conference at Megar Evers College. Celebrating over 25 years of history since its inception in 1986 under the visionary leadership of John Oliver Killens, the National Black Writers’ Conference assembles some of the brightest minds and finest pens in literature, who discuss the state of black literature and its future trends. Toni Morrison is Honorary Chair, and the public will have opportunities to attend readings, panel discussions, roundtables, and workshops. 1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Go to: nationalblackwritersconference.org for rates and registration.

MUSIC

–Saturday March 27, at 8 PM, the The Pre-war Ponies perform 20’s and 30’s forgotten gems such as ‘Pettin’ In The Park’, ‘(Give Me The) Moon Over Brooklyn’, ‘Pardon My Southern Accent’, and ‘The Gentleman Just Wouldn’t Say Goodnight.’- with Daria Grace – vocals & baritone uke; J.Walter Hawkes – trombone, ukulele; Mike Neer – guitar; Russ Meissner – drums and Jim Whitney – bass.

THEATER

–Saturday and Sunday March 27 & 28 and through April 4th: The Crucilble at the Gallery Players. “As performed by The Gallery Players, The Crucible is one of the finest examples of [local] theater in recent memory. The ample cast gives strong performances all around. Add in atmospheric lighting and the audience’s rapt attention, and you have a show well worth the ticket.”
-The Brooklyn Paper