1) Media Circus: Cable News Night

What: Media Circus: Cable News Night
When: Thursday, Aug 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: JLA Studios, 63 Pearl St (between Water and Front St.), Brooklyn, NY 11201

Media Circus returns to Brooklyn on August 13th with a night examining cable news and its corporate influences. Speaking will be Brian Stelter, the former editor of TVNewser and current New York Times media reporter, and Steve Rendall, senior analyst for the media watchdog organization FAIR.

2) Movies With A View (In case of rain, please check their website for updates)

What: Movies With A View: Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
When: Aug 13, 2009, 6:00pm – 11:00pm (Films at sundown; DJs at 6:00)
Where: Lawn, Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park section of Brooklyn Bridge Park

“Come down to the park to enjoy the city’s premiere (free!) outdoor film series with an eclectic line-up of films and breathtaking views of the NYC waterfront.”