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2018 Engage Community at Battery Park City Parks Programs SUMMER 2018 ENGAGE COMMUNITY AT BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS PROGRAMS 2 MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT & COO, B.J. JONES ENGAGE COMMUNITY AT Stay connected With summer fast approaching, our passionate Parks Programming team has worked hard on this calendar of events that affirms our commitment to www.bpcparks.org BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS PROGRAMS community programming. This season, we invite you to help celebrate the 50th Follow on Facebook, anniversary of Battery Park City’s inception through the wide array of music, Twitter and Instagram dance, art classes, nature walks, games, and festivals we have planned. @bpcparks The family-friendly activities highlighted in these pages are designed to bring people together and help make Battery Park City’s world-class parks and public spaces welcoming to all, especially the residents who year after year join in on the fun. That’s why we’ve invested more in free and affordable programming than ever before – and why we can’t wait to see you here! Come join us. 3 BATTERY PARK CITY AT FIFTY MAY31 BPC GOLDEN JUBILEE THURSDAY 5:30PM, ROCKEFELLER PARK On May 31, 1968, Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed the Battery Park City Authority Act. Bring a picnic dinner and celebrate on the lawns of Rockefeller Park with neighbors and special guests. Enjoy music by Bang on a Can’s Asphalt Orchestra and the funky reggae beats of Brown Rice Family. The first 150 to register at [email protected] will receive a free commemorative 50th Anniversary picnic blanket. 1970s BPC takes shape 1979 1960s 1968 with extension of the Master plan adopted, Dilapidated waterfront BPC’s inception shoreline prioritizing open space 4 JUNE03 THE 50-YEAR GREENING OF BPC FROM LANDFILL TO GARDENS SUNDAY 2PM, SOUTH COVE Join a walk and talk and explore the remarkable evolution of BPC in its use of sustainable horticulture practices and innovative design. Guided by Anne O’Neill, Director of Horticulture, and James dePadua and Manuel Rivera, Senior Horticulturalists with over 50 years of combined experience, these tours will tell the story of transforming landfill into an international model of urban parks and gardens. 1990s 1982 1988 Roads and infrastructure Gateway Plaza, BPC‘s first World Financial Center are built to support TODAY residential complex, is built completed increased development Modern Battery Park City 5 RIVER & BLUES SELECT THURSDAYS WHILE THE SUN SETS ON NEW YORK HARBOR, LISTEN TO BLUES MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD JULY05 SONGHOY BLUES 7PM, WAGNER PARK Despite being banned in their native Northern Mali, Songhoy Blues, a guitar-driven quartet, has burst onto the world stage. With attacking guitar riffs, Afro-Funk grooves and hypnotizing desert blues, these young stars share stories of exile, resilience and strength. JULY12 JULY19 TOSHI REAGON AND BIGLOVELY JOHN HAMMOND 7PM, WAGNER PARK 7PM, WAGNER PARK New York music scene staple Toshi Reagon A River & Blues favorite, legendary crafts progressive, soulful blues and creates bluesman, Grammy winner and Blues Hall an intimate, uplifting spiritual connection to of Fame inductee John Hammond has the audience with the help of her renowned shared the stage with a who’s who of blues band BIGLovely. Don’t miss this joyous greats, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, celebration by a unique talent! Muddy Waters and more. Witness this master conjure the Delta Blues and transform his guitar and harmonica into an orchestra steaming forward with the power of a runaway train. 6 JULY26 HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF 7PM, WAGNER PARK Born and raised in the Bronx, Alynda Lee Segarra ran away to New Orleans, emerging with the folk-inspired, bluesy-Americana sound of Hurray for the Riff Raff. Their latest release, The Navigator, explores her Caribbean roots, informing a powerful Nuyorican voice that addresses displacement, injustice, resilience and cultural pride. AUG02 DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO 7PM, WAGNER PARK The Seattle-based soul collective Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio brings a jazzy, soulful blues sound to New York City. Hammond B-3–led jams, mixed with shredding guitar licks and inspired drum fills are destined to get the Wagner Park crowd movin’ and groovin’! 7 FOR ALL AGES FOR GO FISH! FISHING AND MORE AT BATTERY PARK CITY’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY MAY19 MARINE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS FISHING AT GO FISH! MAY–JUNE, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS School groups, grades 3 and up, experience SATURDAY catch-and-release fishing and learn about 10AM–2PM, WAGNER PARK the geographic and ecological history of Join experienced anglers for catch-and- the Hudson River in wonderful visits to release fishing and learn about life in the Wagner Park. Also offered in September and Hudson River. Observe the day’s catch in October. Registration for fall visits begins aerated tanks and discover what you can August 1. do to steward the recovery of the Hudson. To find out more, email: Get inspired to create art by the natural [email protected] surroundings. VOLUNTEER GARDENING SATURDAY 10AM, WAGNER PARK Get your hands dirty in the planting beds of Wagner Park. Work with BPC Parks’ renowned horticulture staff and experience organic, sustainable gardening. BIRD WATCHING ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER SATURDAY PRESENTS DIRT: THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL 11AM, WAGNER PARK SATURDAY NYC is known among birders as a fantastic 12PM, WAGNER PARK and unique place to observe birds, Where does food come from, and from especially during spring and fall migration what is it made? Come see Arm-of-the-Sea’s seasons. Join a naturalist/horticulturist primer for “urban bumpkins and upcountry team as we look for birds and learn about gardeners alike” to learn about the the plantings and flowers which attract miraculous workings of the earth beneath them. All ages and experience levels are us and all the organisms within. welcome! Binoculars and field guides are available to borrow. 5 8 FIDDLE CELEBRATION@IHM ALL AGES FOR THURSDAYS IN JUNE ENJOY TRADITIONAL FIDDLE MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL PLAZA JUNE07 JUNE14 JUNE21 TONY DE MARCO: BRIAN CONWAY AND FRIENDS DALARNAS SPELMANSFÖRBUND NEW YORK TRAD FEST THURSDAY (DALARNAS FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION) THURSDAY 5PM, IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL THURSDAY 5PM, IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL All-Ireland fiddle championBrian Conway 5PM, IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL Lively dance tunes such as jigs, reels and is an American-born musical descendant of From Dalarna, a region of Sweden with hornpipes will be performed by renowned the great Sligo players who immigrated to hundreds of years of folk music tradition, New York Irish fiddle players. Enjoy music New York in the 1900s. Brian will be joined the Dalarnas Fiddle Association plays led by New York Trad Fest’s creator Tony in a celebration of the New York/Sligo-style festive dance music, such as waltzes, Demarco and the fabulous footwork of fiddle music by his sister, Rose Flanagan, polkas and schottisches, often featured at Megan Downes. and some of his prize-winning students celebrations in their homeland. along with piano master, Brendan Dolan. JUNE09 AUG04 SUNSET SILENT DISCO SILENT SUMMER DANCE PARTY SATURDAY SATURDAY 6–10PM, WAGNER PARK 2–6PM, ROCKEFELLER PARK Enjoy a unique evening in Wagner Park as Get out in the park and dance! Join us three QuietEvents DJs silently send booming for our Silent Summer Dance Party with beats through your personal headphones. the help of QuietEvents. Put your head- Jam as evening turns to night with the phones on and the sounds of the party ultimate NYC sunset view as backdrop. pulse to life as you groove to your choice Headphones are free; deposit is required. of three live DJs. Play lawn games while you dance. Headphones are free; deposit is required. 9 FOR ALL AGES FOR DANCE ENERGETIC, JOYFUL COMMUNITY DANCING FOR ALL AGES. NO PARTNERS OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY MAY12 JULY14 SAMBA BACHATA SATURDAY SATURDAY 6:30–8PM, ESPLANADE PLAZA 6:30–8PM, ESPLANADE PLAZA Dancer/choreographers Quenia Ribeiro Jonathan and Jennifer Isabel, aka & Grupo Ribeiro celebrate Brazilian and #JSquared, are international bachata Afro-Brazilian culture through dynamic, instructors and 2017 World Just Bachata passionate dance. Get inspired by the live Champions based in NYC. They will samba music, mesmerizing movement, showcase the importance of connection color and motion and learn the basics in a and musicality in bachata backed by dancer-led workshop. The Melvin Elias Band, an ensemble that combines the sounds of today with the texture and bitterness of yesterday. AUG11 AUG12-AUG17 WEST AFRICAN DANCE BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL SATURDAY 7–9 PM, WAGNER PARK 6:30–8PM, ESPLANADE PLAZA Celebrate the 37th year of New York City’s Through a blend of flavors representing longest running public dance festival diverse nations and cultures, Mané Kadang presented by Battery Dance. Enjoy six creates a fervent musical experience with days of exciting international and local the sounds of traditional West African dance companies against one of the most instruments. Through Founding Director, beautiful backgrounds in the city. Maguette Camara’s infectious dance, For more information: drum and spirit, audiences are instantly batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival. transported to the troupe’s beloved Africa. 10 FOR ALL AGES FOR STRINGS-ON-HUDSON THURSDAYS IN AUGUST BATTERY PARK CITY’S AL FRESCO CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES ON THE HUDSON RIVERFRONT AUG09 AUG23 KNICKERBOCKER CHAMBER LEADLIGHTS ORCHESTRA 5:30PM, BELVEDERE PLAZA 5:30PM, BELVEDERE PLAZA Rising young stars on the New York Kick up your heels with Gary S. Fagin and string music scene, Leadlights is the KCO for Sweet Sounds of Summer!, dedicated to bringing contemporary a stylish selection of classical melodies for and classical music to new audiences. your dancing pleasure, including foxtrots, The program will include a 2017 tangos and waltzes. Or just sit back and piece by New York–based composer enjoy the timeless tunes of Johann Strauss, Kyle Werner as well as selections by Irving Berlin and other great masters of Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
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