"Brooklyn Sees Stars"

Grand Lobby, Brooklyn Central Library
10 Army Plaza, Brooklyn

In the beautiful Grand Lobby of the Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Sees Stars paints a portrait of Brooklyn's thriving, legitimate theatre scene in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, when the biggest stage and screen stars made Brooklyn theatres a major stop for both pre- and post-Broadway tours.

The exhibition includes panels displaying images of theatres, playbills, programs, production photographs, and artifacts of Brooklyn's colorful theatrical past.

For hours and directions, please see www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org

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"SHOWBOAT 'ROUND THE BEND"

Waterfront Museum, Showboat Barge #79
Red Hook, Brooklyn

Upon a historic barge, Showboat 'Round the Bend presents the history of the American showboat. Showboats were adapted barges that brought entertainment along rivers throughout the country -- everything from vaudeville to drama to moving pictures.

The exhibition includes panels displaying images of showboats, playbills, programs, production photographs and written descriptions, artifacts, oral histories of those who lived on these entertainment barges, video clips, a painted scrim, and a calliope on performance days.

Public viewing is on Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. and during CIRCUS Sundays in June and SUNSET CONCERTS in July. Transportation choices and directions may be obtained from http://waterfrontmuseum.org/gallery/2007/press.html. Group and school tours are available by appointment at dsharps@waterfrontmuseum.org.