Category: Brookline Interactive Group

Drop-In Demos: Classical Indian Dance with Neena Gulati

For AANHPI Heritage month, BIG is celebrating Brookline’s vibrant communities with a series of “Drop-In Demonstrations.”

In this episode Neena Gulati, Founder and Director of the Triveni School of Dance, demonstrates the Bharatanatyam style of classical Indian dance before teaching a short section to Heather Hamilton, Director of Operations at BIG. Stick around after the lesson to try it yourself and to learn more from Neena in a short interview.

0:00 Intro
0:42 Dance Demonstration
5:02 Neena Teaches Heather
13:27 Give it a try!
14:14 Interview

Asian Flavors with Susan – Bell86

Brookline’s own Susan Park celebrates the flavors of Asian American heritage month. In this episode, she eats like a Korean king while sampling tapas-style dishes at Bell86.
0:00 Intro
0:43 Traditional Tea
1:45 Traditional Pumpkin Soup
3:30 Japchae
4:19 Nokdujeon
4:26 Nine Delicacy-Inspired Appetizers
8:04 Steamed Croaker
8:48 Tteok Kalbi
9:12 Sinseollo
9:43 Gujeolpan
11:58 Kalbi Jjim & Marinated Chicken
13:00 Marinated Eel and Solagogigu-i

TV on TV – Nancy Heller

State Representative Tommy Vitolo returns with his regular show, post Brookline’s 2025 elections. In this episode, he interviews Nancy Heller, Chair of Brookline’s Community Preservation Act Committee.

Asian Flavors with Susan – Soup Shack

Brookline’s own Susan Park celebrates the flavors of Asian American heritage month. In this episode, she tries Japanese Vietnamese fusion at Soup Shack, near Coolidge Corner.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Takoyaki
3:16 Gyoza
4:13 Spicy Miso Beef Stew
8:06 Chicken Katsu Curry

Asian Flavors with Susan – Boston Korean School

Brookline’s own Susan Park celebrates the flavors of Asian American heritage month. In this episode, Susan changes it up a bit in an interview with Sang Kang, the principal of the Korean School. Susan talks about her own experience enrolling herself and a child in the school, and Sang explains his flexible approach to teaching students of all levels and backgrounds.
0:00 Intro
1:13 Cultural Activities
2:58 Elementary Language Books
5:48 How to Sign Up/Class Schedule
8:23 Susan’s Experience/Adult Classes
9:24 Sang’s Teaching Commitment

Age Friendly Cities Ep 53 – Neil Wishinsky

Host Matt Weiss interviews Town Moderator and Town Meeting Member Neil Wishinsky. They discuss how Brookline, as a town, differs from other cities in the Commonwealth, as well as the structure and schedule for Brookline’s upcoming Town Meeting.