

Live Music, Plant Sale, Bake Sale, Potluck,
Children's Activities, Art Displays & More!
Music All Day!
There will be a music program for children from 11am-12pm, followed by other acts until 8pm. Details are below.
Schedule
11:00am-12:00pm–Children's Music with Puppets featuring Brooke Dramer and Mikhail Haramati with special guest Eman Rashid
BROOKE DRAMER is a singer, playwright and actor who has performed with Pete Seeger, and Peter Yarrow in venues from the Jersey shore to Mystic Seaport, where she began developing her music and puppetry for kids over 36 years ago. She and MIKHAIL HARAMATI (uke, vocals) start off our show with some participatory entertainment for the younger crowd.
12:00 pm–David Emmett with special guest Justin Cornell
DAVID EMMETT writes, sings, and plays keyboards and guitar. He has worked with legends like Carolyn Hester, Otis Blackwell, Suzanne Vega, and Angelo Badalamente. He was guitarist and music director for the NYC 1994-95 production of "Hair". His music has been featured in NFL Films on HBO.
1:00 pm–Driftwood Brothers
DRIFTWOOD BROTHERS (Brett Ladin and Ed Woodstock) are an acoustic guitar duo who can be seen regularly tearing up the local scene at Farrell's and Prospect Bar & Grill. They do some very surprising covers, like "I'll Stop the World" and "Like a Virgin", and many more fan favorites.
2:00 pm–Shu Nakamura Band
SHU NAKAMURA BAND led by Nagoya, Japan-born Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer Shu Nakamura. The band delivers Japanese-style rock with heart, melody, and originality. Fresh off the release of the new single “Moyamoya”, Shu is joined by bassist Derek Cheever and drummer Takuto Fukushima.
3:00 pm–The Night Breakers
THE NIGHT BREAKERS have established themselves as one of the most versatile and electric acts in NYC, delivering a high-octane blend of Blues, New Orleans Jazz, Americana, and classic R&B. Their magic lies in their fearless repertoire of singular originals and eclectic covers ranging from the swampy grit of Tom Waits to the high-energy swing of Taj Mahal.
4:00 pm–Tracy Fitz and Friends
Tracy is one of our founding 6/15 Green garden members, Tracy performs on flute with the Brooklyn Brandenbergers chamber ensemble and other local chamber groups. She is responsible for 6/15 Green's solar power installation and maintains the Solar and Memorial Garden. With friends Kyle Tomlinson and Dan Sofaer.
5:00 pm–a bird
a bird featuring the vocals of Gabriel Mayers and the soaring guitar playing of Alex Sherba, a bird plays original and cover rock. They will be returning to the Battle Hill Block Party this coming June 6th. You can catch them at Freddy's backroom every 4th Sunday night.
6:00 pm–Eagle/Colt Jazz Combo
EAGLE/COLT JAZZ COMBO are lead by Brad Eagle on alto sax and Nick Colt on keyboards, the Eagle/Colt Jazz Combo performs bop, soul jazz, and great originals regularly at Freddy's Bar in the front room.
Fun All Day!
15th Street will be closed to traffic between 5th and 6th Avenues until 5:00pm
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Children's games and crafts
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Gorgeous plants for sale
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Delicious bake sale
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Exhibits by local artists
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Potluck open to the community
Art Exhibition & Poetry Reading
Exhibiting artists will include: THE OPEN SPACE GALLERY PROJECT visiting artists Joseph Militello and Richard Kessler. ArtsPSWT collective artists Carol Adams (potter) and Linda Schneider (painter) will also be exhibiting work. Short poetry readings by Paola Corso at 2:45pm and Peter Schneider at 3:45pm cap a celebration of both of their new books. Schneider will be present all afternoon, and passing out poems!"
Plant Sale
There will be an on-going plant sale before and during the Spring Festival! There will be a variety of plants available during the sale, including perennials, annuals, herbs, indoor and vegetable plants.
Dates & Times:
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May 2nd: 10am-3pm
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May 3rd: 10am-3pm
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May 9th: 10am-3pm

6/15 Green is a 501(c)3 organization, and contributions are tax-deductible: our EIN number is 11-3305608. Donations are welcome! 6/15 Green is a proud founding member of the Brooklyn Alliance of Neighborhood Gardens Land Trust (BANG). See www.banglandtrust.org for more information. Visit our website at www.615green.org, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/70491350870.
