PRIDE Month | Reflect. Empower. Unite.

Fifty-five years ago was a profound moment in the Gay Pride movement. It was in 1969 when the Stonewall Uprising took place. Determined not to be ignored, the Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee held the first Pride March.

The marches have continued every year since, and the events that recognize the movement have only grown. This year, the rallying cry is “Reflect. Empower. Unite.”

The theme is meant to inspire people not only to reflect on the challenges they have overcome together but also to empower people to take action in shaping a collective future.

From the activist history that ignited the movement for LGBTQ+ rights, through our current turbulent times, it has been unity that has enabled growth and progress.

Moreover, the call for unity is a call to action for all allies. In a time when the LGBTQ+ community is under attack, those in government and the private sector are being asked to demonstrate their alliance with the community at large. As is often said, silence is complicity.

There are many events throughout the City to celebrate and show your support. Here are a few of the more prominent events.

●     Support those finding strength in their identity at Youth Pride on June 29 at South Street Seaport Museum—Pier 16 and The Seaport—Pier 17. It will be a day of love, acceptance, and joy!

●     Enjoy the annual LGBTQIA+ street fair, Pridefest, on June 30 in Greenwich Village. Enjoy exhibitors, food, and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality.

●     And, of course, NYC will continue the tradition of the Pride March on June 30 from 25th Street and 5th Avenue. Since its inception, its purpose has expanded over time to encompass raising awareness about the fight against AIDS and honoring those we have lost to illness, violence, and neglect.

Broadway Stages cares deeply for our communities and our neighbors. We know that NYC is a rich tapestry of people and culture and that it takes all the colors of the rainbow to make this city great. We look forward to a month of celebrating and will remember the call to Reflect, Empower, and Unite all year long.

Spotlight | Lakruwana Restaurant

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Throughout the month, Broadway Stages will feature and celebrate exceptional people, businesses, and organizations of Asian and Pacific Island heritage. We invite you to join us in recognizing their accomplishments and contributions! Today, we travel to Sri Lanka via Lakruwana on Staten Island.

Many may not know it, but Staten Island is home to the largest Sri Lankan community in the United States. On Bay Street, you can find Lakruwana, a portal to the splendors of this colorful culture.

Even before you sit down to enjoy your meal, you step into a dining room adorned with textures and colors from floor to ceiling, transporting you to the island nation in South Asia. You will dine among Buddhist statues, wood carvings, textiles, and pottery. The entire experience is curated down to the earthenware bowls and wooden spoons in which your delicious meals are served.

If you choose to explore further, the restaurant also houses the Sri Lankan Art & Cultural Museum, founded by the owner/head chef's daughter, who also serves as the restaurant's general manager. For more information on the museum, check out Broadway Stages' earlier blog about it here.

But the real star of Lakruwana is the food, of course. With fare the Michelin Guide describes as "flavorful" and "refreshing," it is no wonder they listed it as one of the best restaurants on Staten Island.

You may not be familiar with Sri Lankan cuisine, but if you are a fan of Indian food, you will recognize many dishes, such as curries, biriyani, and lassi. These can be used as stepping stones to more traditional Sri Lankan dishes, like the restaurant's 300-year-old recipe for lamprais served with your choice of curry.

Another unique dish is the deviled chicken. This entrée mingles the flavors of garlic, ginger, and tomato and comes with a refreshing raita and vegetable curry. The portions are sizable, but be aware that the food can be fiery, so order accordingly. Ask the staff if you are unsure of something or just curious. They are happy to make your experience second to none.

As one customer noted, "The decor in the restaurant is awesome, with intricate South East Asian tapestries and artwork throughout that really transform the place and add to your dining experience. The food itself was top-notch."

If you aren't sure where to start (or stop), you may want to visit them on Saturday for their All-You-Can-Eat buffet from 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can sample from a wide variety of choices and go back for more of your favorites. At $20.99, it is a great deal. If you visit them during the week, their lunch hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can check out more of the menu here and follow their Instagram page here.

Broadway Stages is continually seeing how much Staten Island has to offer. A short ferry ride can take you halfway around the world. Don't wait. Take a trip today! And when you get there, tell them that Broadway Stages sent you!

Greenpoint YMCA Summer Camp 2024

Always a great resource for families, the Greenpoint YMCA is gearing up for its annual Summer Camp program. With offerings for ages 3 through 12, the camps promise to be high-quality, engaging, active, and fun! Registration is open for the camps, which start on July 1 and run in two-week sessions through August 23 (see schedule below). Camp hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With extended hours available.

●     Session 1: July 1 to July 12 (no camp on July 4)

●     Session 2: July 15 to July 26

●     Session 3: July 29 to August 9

●     Session 4: August 12 to August 23

The Greenpoint Y is offering four two-week sessions.

The Y offers camps for children of all ages, including Early Childhood Camp for children ages 3-4; Kinder Camp for children ages 4-5; Bumblebee Camp for children ages 6-8; Firefly Camp for children ages 9-12; Swim Camp for children ages 7-12; and Sports Camp for children ages 6-12. Please note that the Swim and Sports Camps are not offered in Session 4.

They also offer Separation Enrichment Classes for children ages 2-3, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in July and/or August. These classes provide a variety of activities that help develop social skills, confidence, and independence.

To learn more about registration, costs, camp policies, how to prepare for camp, and more, visit the Y's Camp FAQ. If you are ready to register, you can get started here. Also, be aware that you do need to attend one of two mandatory orientation dates. There is a virtual meeting on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. and an in-person meeting on Friday, June 21, at 6 p.m.

So don't wait. Seize this opportunity to reduce your children's screen time and give them the chance to make lifelong friends and memories!

Celebrate Pride Month With New York's NewFest – From Anywhere!

If you live in New York City or its environs and love film and television, consider celebrating Pride Month by attending NewFest Pride, the annual festival hosted by New York's largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film and media. And if you can't get to the city this week, that's OK. You can still attend virtually!

This year's festival will take place May 30 through June 3 and include screenings of numerous queer films and television series as well as filmmaker Q&As and more. The festivities kick off on Thursday evening with an opening-night party and screening of "A House Is Not a Disco" at the SVA Theatre in the heart of Chelsea. Directed by Brian J. Smith, the documentary is "a compelling, lovingly captured portrait of Fire Island as queer paradise that sees past and present blur within the iconic beach town as it celebrates its collective legacy and redefines itself for a modern era."

Another festival exclusive is an advanced screening of the new series "Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home" starring drag queen Trixie Mattel and her partner David as they design a dream home fit for two. The event also includes a virtual Q&A with the show's star.

Since 1988, NewFest's mission has been to give voice and visibility to the wide scope of LGBTQ+ experiences through films and programs that entertain, educate, and empower. The organization holds several events throughout the year in addition to NewFest Pride. This year, it held NewFest Presents in March and Queering the Canon in April. NewFest36, the 36th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, will be held in October.

To keep the festivities going all month long, NewFest has forged a partnership with Universal Pictures to present "Pride Summer Movie Nights at Rockefeller Center." On Saturday nights from June 1 through June 22, a different film will screen outdoors at the rink at Rockefeller Center, starting with 1995's "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar."

Virtual and in-person passes to NewFest Pride can be purchased online. To view the full schedule of events, click here. Additionally, NewFest members get priority access and special discounts for events.

Spotlight | Little Banchan Shop and Meju

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Throughout the month, Broadway Stages will feature and celebrate exceptional people, businesses, and organizations of Asian and Pacific Island heritage. We invite you to join us in recognizing their accomplishments and contributions! Today, we take you to Long Island City to visit the Little Banchan Shop and its sister restaurant, Meju.

"All Korean families have banchan in our fridge," said chef Hooni Kim. With this in mind, he opened the Little Banchan Shop in August 2022. Banchan is small-batch Korean food, and as the shop's website notes, “Pretty much anything in a Korean meal can be considered banchan if you eat it with rice.”

The store offers a wide variety of banchan dishes as ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat meals. Banchan is generally meant to be stored in the fridge and portioned at each meal. The offerings give the consumer a sense of domestic cuisine, a departure from Chef Kim's other restaurants, like Danji, the first Michelin-starred Korean restaurant.

The offerings include small dishes like sigeumchi (sauteed spinach) and gyeran jorim (marinated eggs) to larger entrees like andong jjimdak (braised chicken) and yangnyeom galbi (BBQ soy-marinated short ribs). The home page of its website gives a better sense of the over 50 types of banchan, soups and stews, marinated meats, and braised meats that they have available.

The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, follow the Little Banchan Shop on Instagram.

But wait! There's more! Hidden behind the shop's storefront is Meju, Queens' only Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Kim calls this "the culmination of all of his years of experience as a Korean chef."

The name Meju comes from the blocks of dried soybeans essential for kick-starting the wild fermentation of jangs, traditional Korean seasoning pastes. These pastes are the center of Meju's tasting menus. Chef Kim started fermenting the jangs for his personal use, but an idea blossomed when he realized the Little Banchan Shop had a small space available.

Chef Kim said, "The reason I opened Meju is that I felt like the real story of Korean cuisine was missing in New York." He added, "What restaurant defines traditional Korean food in this city? It's a gap I wanted to fill." Even the most straightforward bowl of rice with kimchi is an homage to his mentor. This Korean medicine man uses food and fermentation to heal.

Chef Kim said his mentor taught him, "Korean food is always health first, flavor second. You always think of nutrition instead of chasing pure flavor like restaurant chefs are trained to do. You have this higher ideal." He noted that "Meju isn't just about delicious food. It's a story: one about Korean flavors and jangs and their history." While the jangs take significant time and care in their development, the other menu items depend on what is available at the farmer's market.

You can keep up with Meju via its Instagram page. But be forewarned. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Meju has only eight seats, so space is at a premium. It only makes sense that you need to plan ahead and make reservations.

Chef Kim is a busy man. He still helms Danji in Hell's Kitchen, but he splits his time between New York and his birthplace, Korea, where he founded a nonprofit that feeds orphans and trains them to become cooks. In his spare time, he has written a cookbook that can often be seen on TV both here and in Korea. But he remains a simple man. "I'm just happy to be serving eight diners a night and telling impactful stories to a few people."

Whether you sample his cuisine from the Little Banchan Shop or in the back at Meju, consider yourself lucky. And when you do, tell them Broadway Stages Sent you.

The Asian American Foundation

New York City and the country have faced an increase in attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). As awareness of these attacks grew, a concerned group of AAPI citizens saw a need. In 2021, they organized and founded The Asian American Foundation (TAAF).

The mission of TAAF is to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence. It seeks to achieve this through five core initiatives.

First among these initiatives is Anti-Hate. In this, TAAF works to address anti-AAPI hate and violence and build safety and resilience in our community. One aspect of this effort is the AAPI Hate Tracker in NYC. This resource makes it easy to report any incidents and receive support. Solutions can be equally well-informed by creating a well-informed database of hate and bias. If you have an incident to report, you can do so here.

The next core initiative is Education. If a child grows up without representation in the curriculum, it affects them in adult life. TAAF is looking to expand on the Illinois Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act, which was the first to mandate teaching Asian American history in public schools.

As storytellers, the next initiative is dear to Broadway Stages' heart. Narrative Change strives to develop AAPI voices in storytelling, defeat harmful stereotypes, and celebrate AAPI narratives. To do this, it has created Lights, Camera, AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders), a directory of opportunities that support AAPIs in the entertainment and creative space.

Were you aware that AAPIs make up 18% of the City's population, but less than 6% of the City's budget was allocated for AAPI communities? The Resources and Representation initiative intends to help the many AAPI organizations long overlooked and disproportionately underfunded.

To date, TAAF has distributed $11 million in grants and sponsorships and pledged almost $65 million with their partners in the next five years. If you would like to support this 501(c)(3) organization financially, you can do so by clicking here.

Finally, with the conventional wisdom that 'knowledge is power,' TAAF has a Data and Research initiative. Using the information it gathers, TAAF empowers the AAPI with leverage in decision-making. One powerful example of their work is the STAATUS Index. This document tracks how AAPIs are perceived and treated in the U.S.

TAAF is a wealth of information and opportunities. We suggest you follow its Instagram and Facebook pages to stay informed of all that TAAF offers.

Broadway Stages is dedicated to the health and well-being of all our neighbors. So, we are deeply concerned when we hear about incidents of hate speech and attacks. We know that The Asian American Foundation is working to protect the AAPI communities and ensure they have a prosperous, vibrant future. And we are all the better for it.

Brooklyn Film Festival

The 27th annual Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) will take place May 31 through June 9. The films will be shown at Windmill Studios in Greenpoint, the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, and the Center for Fiction in Fort Greene, as well as on the BFF's website. Passes are available for pre-sale now!

With prizes totaling $50,000 in cash, film services, and products, the BFF offers participants a great deal. But more than that are the connections the filmmakers build with peers in the industry, most especially with film distributors. This year, one hundred sixty films will compete for 30 awards. Every film shown, from a short to a two-hour feature, has a chance to win the top festival award, The Grand Chameleon.

The Festival is also a qualifying event for the Canadian Screen Award. Past award-winning films have also gone on to be nominated and awarded at the British Academy Awards (BAFTAs) and the American Academy Awards (Oscars).

This year, the Festival seeks to feature stories that "dive way beyond their own surface." With this in mind, the theme of the Festival this year is IMMERSION. The challenge to filmmakers is to make audiences look beyond the obvious outcomes and meanings and to consider the hidden and secretive ones.

Considering the manifold nature of the world in which we live, it is a challenge for us all to be told and to comprehend the truth of the story being told. The Festival hopes that in addition to the communal setting of the film screening, the Q&As at the end of the screenings, the various networking parties, and the infinite chats on social media will facilitate this.

As always, the BFF has Brooklyn at its heart. One of its key goals is to draw worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for cinema. The Festival believes all Brooklyn residents should have access to and experience the power of independent filmmaking. To achieve this, they promote artistic excellence and the creative freedom of artists without censure. The BFF believes in the true spirit of indie filmmakers.

The Brooklyn Film Festival has a principled tradition and community focus, which are also at the core of Broadway Stages' business philosophy. We both work hard to ensure a vibrant community. The Festival is the culmination of dedicated filmmakers' hard work and a treasure for cinephiles in the area. Be sure to take advantage and get your passes today!

Black Birders Week | May 26 to June 1, 2024

In 2020, the BlackAFinSTEM Collective created the first Black Birders Week. These Black birders, scientists, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts sought to celebrate their time in nature and work to encourage birding among the Black community.

This year’s events will occur from Sunday, May 26, through Saturday, June 1. The theme is "Wings of Justice: Soaring for Change." The goal is to emphasize environmental justice and community healing. NYC Audubon will host a free event each day, and BlackAFinSTEM Collective has also created mini-themes.

Sunday, May 26, will be #RollCall. Join like-minded birders on a morning stroll in Marsha P. Johnson State Park, named after LGBTQ civil rights icon and Black trans woman Marsha P. Johnson.

Monday, May 27, is a #DayOfRoost, focusing on the mental health benefits of having birds in your community. Enjoy a bike tour at Shirley Chisholm State Park. You can bring your bike or borrow one from the SCSP Bike Library. Please note that registration and helmets are required.

Tuesday, May 28, honors advocates for environmental justice with #FeathersOfChange. Pay tribute to those passed with a walk through historic Evergreens Cemetery, a burial spot for several notable Black families and individuals, and a habitat for wildlife, including birds.

Wednesday, May 29, is a day for #CelebratingRituals at an evening stroll in Shirley Chisholm State Park. The event is free, but registration is required.

Thursday, May 30, is #AvianArtivist, a day for those who use their art to raise awareness. Join Bronx birders Roslyn Rivas and Haley Scott at Pugsley Creek Park as they decolonize the conservation field by teaching the common names of many of the birds we see in Spanish and Algonquin dialects.

#CanaryInACoalMine, on Friday, May 31, is a call to action to raise awareness about environmental issues. Commemorate the occasion by taking in the incredible views of the city and of waterbirds off the coast of Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Finally, on Saturday, June 1, take in the migratory fowl on the edge of the Hudson River at Riverside Park and celebrate #JustUSBirding. Get up, come out, and go birding!

Whether at one of these events or walking the more than 30,000 acres of city parkland, being active in the outdoors is not a privilege; it is a right. Birding is an activity for everyone. The more people participate, the better it is for our environment and communities. So go out and see and be seen and enjoy the splendor and excitement of spotting our feathered friends. 

Celebrating 500 Episodes of "Law & Order" and Loads of Guest Stars, Part 2

It often seems like pretty much every actor on the planet has appeared in the "Law & Order" franchise at some point in their careers. In honor of the 500th episode of the show that started it all, and its connection to Broadway Stages (studio production partner-of-choice), we decided to take a two-part look at some of the stars of current Broadway Stages' productions who appeared on "Law & Order" over the years. In case you missed it, check out Part 1 here.

"Blue Bloods"

We are so proud to have provided studio space for CBS's "Blue Bloods" for 14 amazing seasons. A good deal of the series' regulars appeared on "Law & Order" before its 2010 debut.

Len Cariou has played family patriarch and retired police commissioner Henry Reagan every season of the show. The Tony Award-winning veteran of the stage has had a very long film and television career dating back to the 1960s. Included among his dozens of television credits are appearances on three episodes of "Law & Order." His first appearance was in the 1993 episode "Conduct Unbecoming," which marked the television debut of a young Julianna Margulies.

Another actor who has appeared in every season of "Blue Bloods" is Robert Clohessy, who portrays Lieutenant Sid Gormley. He played nine different characters on "Law & Order," "SVU," and "Criminal Intent" between 1998 and 2013.

Jennifer Esposito played Danny Reagan's original partner Jackie Curatola in the first three seasons of "Blue Bloods." Before that, she played three different characters on episodes of "Law & Order" and "SVU." She first played a college student in the "Law & Order" season seven episode "Good Girl," which aired in October of 1996. She returned a decade later playing an attorney in the season 17 episode "In Vino Veritas." In between those two appearances, she played a reporter in the first season of "SVU." Nearly two decades later, following her stint on "Blue Bloods," she returned to "SVU" in a more prominent role, playing Sgt. Phoebe Baker in four episodes during seasons 20 and 22.

A whole lot of other "Blood Bloods" stars have appeared in the "Law & Order" world, including Will Estes, Dylan Walsh, Callie Thorne, Gregory Jbara, Amy Carlson, Bebe Neuwirth, Abigail Hawk, Nicholas Turturro, and Holt McCallany."The Equalizer"

While Queen Latifah has not appeared in any shows in the "Law & Order" franchise, many other stars of "The Equalizer" played major roles on the original series.

Chris Noth, who had a starring role in the first two seasons of "The Equalizer," led the original cast of "Law & Order" when it began airing in 1990. He portrayed Detective Michael Logan in 111 episodes over the first five seasons and appeared in an additional 36 episodes of "Criminal Intent."

Fans of "The Equalizer" know Lorraine Toussaint as Robyn McCall's Aunt Vi. More than a decade before taking on that role, Toussaint portrayed defense attorney Shambala Green in seven episodes of "Law & Order," beginning in the first season ("Subterranean Homeboy Blues," the same episode featuring Cynthia Nixon) and making a final appearance in season 14.

Other actors from "The Equalizer" who have appeared in episodes of "Law & Order" shows include Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Jennifer Ferrin, Donal Logue, and Dominic Fumusa.

"Evil"

Next let's shift our focus to the cast of the eerie and ominous drama "Evil," streaming on Paramount+. For three seasons, Aasif Mandvi has portrayed Ben Shakir, a technical expert who tries to provide scientific explanations for supernatural occurrences. Mandvi is no stranger to the "Law & Order" universe, having played seven different characters between the original show and three of its spinoffs.

Other cast members who have appeared on "Law & Order" shows include Michael Emerson, Mike Colter, Kurt Fuller, and Christine Lahti, who had a recurring role in seasons 11 and 12 of "SVU" as Executive Assistant District Attorney Sonya Paxton.

"Life & Beth"

Several stars of Hulu's original series "Life & Beth" repeatedly appeared on shows in the "Law & Order" franchise. Before portraying Beth's commitment-phobic ex Matt, Kevin Kane played six characters on six episodes of the original series and "SVU." He appeared in seasons 12 and 16 of the original series before shifting to "SVU" for four episodes that aired between 2008 and 2018. He finally earned a recurring role on "SVU" in 2023, portraying yet another character – Detective Terry Bruno. He has since appeared in more than a dozen episodes.

Other cast members who have appeared in the "Law & Order" world include Susannah Flood, Michael Rapaport, Jon Glaser, and Laura Benanti, who guest-starred on nine episodes of "SVU" as Detective Nick Amaro's wife, Maria Grazie, between 2011 and 2014.

"Godfather of Harlem"

Lastly, let's take a look at some of the stars of the MGM+ drama "Godfather of Harlem."

Giancarlo Esposito currently plays U.S. Representative Adam Clayton Powell Jr. on the series, but seeing as his career spans more than five decades, it is no surprise that he has guest-starred on multiple episodes of "Law & Order." He first appeared in the same season-seven episode "Good Girl" as Jennifer Esposito (no relation). He then portrayed Defense Attorney Rodney Fallon in three episodes of season 14. He also appeared on the short-lived spinoff "Trial by Jury."

Vincent D'Onofrio has played Italian mob boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante every season of the show, but many television fans associate him more with Detective Robert Goren, the character he portrayed for 10 seasons on "Criminal Intent."

Other cast members who have appeared on shows in the "Law & Order" franchise include Chazz Palminteri, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond-James, Kevin Corrigan, Luis Guzmán, Yul Vazquez, and Arthur J. Nascarella.

We hope you have had as much fun as we have taking a look at all the amazing actors who have played a part in “Law & Order.” Broadway Stages is proud to host this series at our facilities, and we look forward to more episodes to come!

Spotlight | Korean K9 Rescue

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Throughout the month, Broadway Stages will feature and celebrate exceptional people, businesses, and organizations of Asian and Pacific Island heritage. We invite you to join us in recognizing their accomplishments and contributions! Today, we would like to share the story of Korean K9 Rescue with you.

Some in Korea falsely believe dog meat has medicinal benefits. As a result, an estimated 2.5 million dogs fall prey to the dog meat trade every year. Korean K9 Rescue has been fighting to end the trade and liberate the dogs at stake. To date, they have rescued and adopted out over 3,500 dogs.

Centered in Long Island City, Queens, Korean K9 is a volunteer-oriented nonprofit that works with local and regional South Korean dog rescues/activists and high-kill shelters. Their efforts resulted in a final bill passing in Korea this past January ending the dog meat trade by 2027.

Beyond this, they have been working hard to pass additional legislation similar to England's "Lucy Law," which will end puppy mills by banning third-party sales of pet stores and dealers. The bill would also promote responsible breeding and foster a more humane welfare approach to pet ownership.

However, because there is a stigma against "mixed" dogs in South Korea, many dogs there have to be brought across the ocean for adoption. This is where Korean K9's American team comes into play. The organization brings at-risk dogs to New York City for a second chance at a loving forever home. From their home base in Queens, they open up adoptions to qualified homes in NYC, Long Island, NJ, CT, PA, Washington D.C., and Maryland.

As Korean K9 runs on volunteer help, it is always looking for more dedicated and animal-loving friends to join its mission. If you feel passionate about their mission and want to be part of it, visit their volunteer page to learn more. Your financial support is also welcome.

A great way to help out is by fostering a dog. Foster homes give the dogs time to decompress and adjust to their new lives. They also provide valuable information to help the dogs successfully find forever homes.

And, of course, there is adoption. Korean K9 tries to set each dog and adopter up for success. This includes having a thorough adoption screening process, ensuring that adopters possess the proper dog supplies, requiring adopters to enroll in training, and being responsive to any questions that adopters have along the way. There is a fee to cover costs, but a portion of the adoption fee goes back to groups in Korea. If you are considering adopting a dog, visit one of their many adoption events!

One recent patron summed up their experience: "With so many rescue organizations in NYC, it can be hard to find the best fit. As a volunteer, former foster parent, and recent adopter at Korean K9 Rescue, I can say that the team is incredible, the process is very clear and hands-on. I could not be happier with my experience and my rescue pup.

They have extensive resources for prospective and new adopters, including orientation, manuals, vet recommendations, trainers, etc. An important piece for me is KK9R's post-adoption check-in process and the wonderful community they have built for "alumni" adopters. I can't recommend them enough!”

Broadway Stages is more than a film, television, live streaming and music video studio production company. We value the flora and fauna in our neighborhoods and worldwide. We are thrilled with the continued progress and commitment of Korean K9 Rescue. We encourage you to follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more news about adoptions and their efforts to make a world where the well-being of dogs is a priority.

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Staten Island Children's Museum Summer Season

Now that spring has sprung, families are looking for places to explore and ways to be engaged. Well, look no further than the Staten Island Children's Museum (SICM) on the grounds of Snug Harbor.

SICM is full of activities and spaces for ages 1 and up! With ten indoor and two outdoor exhibits and a dedicated art workshop, young people can be entertained while expanding their minds on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Children can explore and learn about different climates, examine bugs, build with blocks, or get onboard an actual fire truck. The SICM encourages hands-on fun throughout the interactive exhibits. Or bring a frisbee and a picnic basket and enjoy the 4-acre East Meadow.

Throughout the year, there are also a slew of great events in addition to the exhibits. Some are cultural performances and celebrations like the summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances. Others are performances to stoke your child's imagination and expand their mind.

For instance, on May 4, Broadways Stages sponsored the Silly Billy Magic Show. Silly Billy is well-known and respected in the New York area and beyond. He has been named the "New York Magician of the Year," performed at the White House and Lincoln Center, and appeared on Comedy Central.

Later this summer, on July 20, Broadway Stages will sponsor another performance. This time by Mad Science of New York and Westchester. They will bring their "The Summertime Rocket Show!" to the grounds of SICM. Attendees will witness actual model rocket launches that soar hundreds of feet into the air. Beyond the spectacle, children will learn how and why rockets fly. Perhaps a few future NASA engineers will start their journey that day!

With a 69-acre waterfront campus in the Charleston section of Staten Island, Broadway Stages is thrilled to be part of the borough and we are excited to promote the Staten Island Children's Museum as a resource for all New Yorkers. From an afternoon in the sun to an experience of wonder, it has something for everyone. Check out the upcoming events here and plan your trip today! And when you get there, be sure to tell them Broadways Stages sent you!