SUMMER 2018

ENGAGE COMMUNITY AT BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS PROGRAMS

2

MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT amp COO BJ JONES

With summer fast approaching our passionate Parks Programming teamhas worked hard on this calendar of events that affirms our commitment to community programming This season we invite you to help celebrate the 50thanniversary of Battery Park Cityrsquos inception through the wide array of musicdance art classes nature walks games and festivals we have planned

The family-friendly activities highlighted in these pages are designed tobring people together and help make Battery Park Cityrsquos world-class parksand public spaces welcoming to all especially the residents who year afteryear join in on the fun Thatrsquos why wersquove invested more in free and affordable programming than ever before ndash and why we canrsquot wait to see you here

Stay connected wwwbpcparksorg

Follow on Facebook Twitter and Instagram bpcparks

Come join us

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ENGAGE COMMUNITY AT BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS PROGRAMS

2

MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT amp COO BJ JONES

With summer fast approaching our passionate Parks Programming teamhas worked hard on this calendar of events that affirms our commitment to community programming This season we invite you to help celebrate the 50thanniversary of Battery Park Cityrsquos inception through the wide array of musicdance art classes nature walks games and festivals we have planned

The family-friendly activities highlighted in these pages are designed tobring people together and help make Battery Park Cityrsquos world-class parksand public spaces welcoming to all especially the residents who year afteryear join in on the fun Thatrsquos why wersquove invested more in free and affordable programming than ever before ndash and why we canrsquot wait to see you here

Stay connected wwwbpcparksorg

Follow on Facebook Twitter and Instagram bpcparks

Come join us

3

MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT amp COO BJ JONES

With summer fast approaching our passionate Parks Programming teamhas worked hard on this calendar of events that affirms our commitment to community programming This season we invite you to help celebrate the 50thanniversary of Battery Park Cityrsquos inception through the wide array of musicdance art classes nature walks games and festivals we have planned

The family-friendly activities highlighted in these pages are designed tobring people together and help make Battery Park Cityrsquos world-class parksand public spaces welcoming to all especially the residents who year afteryear join in on the fun Thatrsquos why wersquove invested more in free and affordable programming than ever before ndash and why we canrsquot wait to see you here

Stay connected wwwbpcparksorg

Follow on Facebook Twitter and Instagram bpcparks

Come join us

3

BATTERY PARK CITY AT FIFTY MAY31 BPC GOLDEN JUBILEE THURSDAY 530PM ROCKEFELLER PARK On May 31 1968 Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed the Battery ParkCity Authority Act Bring a picnic dinner and celebrate on the lawns ofRockefeller Park with neighbors and special guests Enjoy music by Bangon a Canrsquos Asphalt Orchestra and the funky reggae beats of Brown Rice Family The first 150 to register at registrationbpcparksorg will receive a free commemorative 50th Anniversary picnic blanket

1970s 1979 BPC takes shape

1960s 1968 with extension of the Master plan adoptedDilapidated waterfront BPCrsquos inception shoreline prioritizing open space

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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 OrsquoNeill Director of Horticulture and James dePadua and Manuel Rivera Senior Horticulturalists with over 50 years of combined experience these tours will tell thestory of transforming landfill into an international model of urban parks and gardens

1990s 1982 1988 Roads and infrastructure

Gateway Plaza BPClsquos first World Financial Center are built to support TODAY residential complex is built completed increased development Modern Battery Park City

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RIVER amp 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 quartethas burst onto the world stage With attacking guitar riffs Afro-Funk grooves andhypnotizing desert blues these young starsshare stories of exile resilience and strength

JULY19 JOHN HAMMOND 7PM WAGNER PARK A River amp Blues favorite legendarybluesman Grammy winner and Blues Hallof Fame inductee John Hammond has shared the stage with a whorsquos who of blues greats from Jimi Hendrix to Eric ClaptonMuddy Waters and more Witness thismaster conjure the Delta Blues andtransform his guitar and harmonicainto an orchestra steaming forward withthe power of a runaway train

JULY12 TOSHI REAGON AND BIGLOVELY 7PM WAGNER PARK New York music scene staple Toshi Reagoncrafts progressive soulful blues and createsan intimate uplifting spiritual connection tothe audience with the help of her renownedband BIGLovely Donrsquot miss this joyouscelebration by a unique talent

6

JULY26 HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF 7PM WAGNER PARK Born and raised in the Bronx Alynda LeeSegarra ran away to New Orleans emergingwith the folk-inspired bluesy-Americanasound of Hurray for the Riff RaffTheir 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-3ndashled jams mixed with shredding guitar licks and inspired drum fills are destined to get the Wagner Park crowd movinrsquo and groovinrsquo

7

GO FISH FISHING AND MORE AT BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY19 FISHING AT GO FISH SATURDAY 10AMndash2PM WAGNER PARK Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in theHudson River Observe the dayrsquos catch in aerated tanks and discover what you cando to steward the recovery of the HudsonGet inspired to create art by the naturalsurroundings

VOLUNTEER GARDENING SATURDAY 10AM WAGNER PARK Get your hands dirty in the plantingbeds of Wagner Park Work with BPCParksrsquo renowned horticulture staff and experience organic sustainable gardening

BIRD WATCHING SATURDAY 11AM WAGNER PARK NYC is known among birders as a fantasticand unique place to observe birdsespecially during spring and fall migrationseasons Join a naturalisthorticulturistteam as we look for birds and learn about the plantings and flowers which attractthem All ages and experience levels arewelcome Binoculars and field guides areavailable to borrow

ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL SATURDAY 12PM WAGNER PARK Where does food come from and from what is it made Come see Arm-of-the-Searsquos primer for ldquourban bumpkins and upcountrygardeners alikerdquo to learn about themiraculous workings of the earth beneathus and all the organisms within

MARINE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS MAYndashJUNE TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS School groups grades 3 and up experiencecatch-and-release fishing and learn aboutthe geographic and ecological history ofthe Hudson River in wonderful visits to Wagner Park Also offered in September andOctober Registration for fall visits beginsAugust 1To find out more email marineedbpcparksorg

8

RIVER amp 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 quartethas burst onto the world stage With attacking guitar riffs Afro-Funk grooves andhypnotizing desert blues these young starsshare stories of exile resilience and strength

JULY19 JOHN HAMMOND 7PM WAGNER PARK A River amp Blues favorite legendarybluesman Grammy winner and Blues Hallof Fame inductee John Hammond has shared the stage with a whorsquos who of blues greats from Jimi Hendrix to Eric ClaptonMuddy Waters and more Witness thismaster conjure the Delta Blues andtransform his guitar and harmonicainto an orchestra steaming forward withthe power of a runaway train

JULY12 TOSHI REAGON AND BIGLOVELY 7PM WAGNER PARK New York music scene staple Toshi Reagoncrafts progressive soulful blues and createsan intimate uplifting spiritual connection tothe audience with the help of her renownedband BIGLovely Donrsquot miss this joyouscelebration by a unique talent

6

JULY26 HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF 7PM WAGNER PARK Born and raised in the Bronx Alynda LeeSegarra ran away to New Orleans emergingwith the folk-inspired bluesy-Americanasound of Hurray for the Riff RaffTheir 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-3ndashled jams mixed with shredding guitar licks and inspired drum fills are destined to get the Wagner Park crowd movinrsquo and groovinrsquo

7

GO FISH FISHING AND MORE AT BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY19 FISHING AT GO FISH SATURDAY 10AMndash2PM WAGNER PARK Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in theHudson River Observe the dayrsquos catch in aerated tanks and discover what you cando to steward the recovery of the HudsonGet inspired to create art by the naturalsurroundings

VOLUNTEER GARDENING SATURDAY 10AM WAGNER PARK Get your hands dirty in the plantingbeds of Wagner Park Work with BPCParksrsquo renowned horticulture staff and experience organic sustainable gardening

BIRD WATCHING SATURDAY 11AM WAGNER PARK NYC is known among birders as a fantasticand unique place to observe birdsespecially during spring and fall migrationseasons Join a naturalisthorticulturistteam as we look for birds and learn about the plantings and flowers which attractthem All ages and experience levels arewelcome Binoculars and field guides areavailable to borrow

ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL SATURDAY 12PM WAGNER PARK Where does food come from and from what is it made Come see Arm-of-the-Searsquos primer for ldquourban bumpkins and upcountrygardeners alikerdquo to learn about themiraculous workings of the earth beneathus and all the organisms within

MARINE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS MAYndashJUNE TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS School groups grades 3 and up experiencecatch-and-release fishing and learn aboutthe geographic and ecological history ofthe Hudson River in wonderful visits to Wagner Park Also offered in September andOctober Registration for fall visits beginsAugust 1To find out more email marineedbpcparksorg

8

JULY26 HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF 7PM WAGNER PARK Born and raised in the Bronx Alynda LeeSegarra ran away to New Orleans emergingwith the folk-inspired bluesy-Americanasound of Hurray for the Riff RaffTheir 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-3ndashled jams mixed with shredding guitar licks and inspired drum fills are destined to get the Wagner Park crowd movinrsquo and groovinrsquo

7

GO FISH FISHING AND MORE AT BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY19 FISHING AT GO FISH SATURDAY 10AMndash2PM WAGNER PARK Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in theHudson River Observe the dayrsquos catch in aerated tanks and discover what you cando to steward the recovery of the HudsonGet inspired to create art by the naturalsurroundings

VOLUNTEER GARDENING SATURDAY 10AM WAGNER PARK Get your hands dirty in the plantingbeds of Wagner Park Work with BPCParksrsquo renowned horticulture staff and experience organic sustainable gardening

BIRD WATCHING SATURDAY 11AM WAGNER PARK NYC is known among birders as a fantasticand unique place to observe birdsespecially during spring and fall migrationseasons Join a naturalisthorticulturistteam as we look for birds and learn about the plantings and flowers which attractthem All ages and experience levels arewelcome Binoculars and field guides areavailable to borrow

ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL SATURDAY 12PM WAGNER PARK Where does food come from and from what is it made Come see Arm-of-the-Searsquos primer for ldquourban bumpkins and upcountrygardeners alikerdquo to learn about themiraculous workings of the earth beneathus and all the organisms within

MARINE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS MAYndashJUNE TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS School groups grades 3 and up experiencecatch-and-release fishing and learn aboutthe geographic and ecological history ofthe Hudson River in wonderful visits to Wagner Park Also offered in September andOctober Registration for fall visits beginsAugust 1To find out more email marineedbpcparksorg

8

GO FISH FISHING AND MORE AT BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY19 FISHING AT GO FISH SATURDAY 10AMndash2PM WAGNER PARK Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in theHudson River Observe the dayrsquos catch in aerated tanks and discover what you cando to steward the recovery of the HudsonGet inspired to create art by the naturalsurroundings

VOLUNTEER GARDENING SATURDAY 10AM WAGNER PARK Get your hands dirty in the plantingbeds of Wagner Park Work with BPCParksrsquo renowned horticulture staff and experience organic sustainable gardening

BIRD WATCHING SATURDAY 11AM WAGNER PARK NYC is known among birders as a fantasticand unique place to observe birdsespecially during spring and fall migrationseasons Join a naturalisthorticulturistteam as we look for birds and learn about the plantings and flowers which attractthem All ages and experience levels arewelcome Binoculars and field guides areavailable to borrow

ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL SATURDAY 12PM WAGNER PARK Where does food come from and from what is it made Come see Arm-of-the-Searsquos primer for ldquourban bumpkins and upcountrygardeners alikerdquo to learn about themiraculous workings of the earth beneathus and all the organisms within

MARINE EDUCATION CLASSROOM VISITS MAYndashJUNE TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS School groups grades 3 and up experiencecatch-and-release fishing and learn aboutthe geographic and ecological history ofthe Hudson River in wonderful visits to Wagner Park Also offered in September andOctober Registration for fall visits beginsAugust 1To find out more email marineedbpcparksorg

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FIDDLE CELEBRATIONIHM THURSDAYS IN JUNE

ENJOY TRADITIONAL FIDDLE MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL PLAZA

JUNE07 TONY DE MARCO NEW YORK TRAD FEST THURSDAY 5PM IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL Lively dance tunes such as jigs reels andhornpipes will be performed by renownedNew York Irish fiddle players Enjoy musicled by New York Trad Festrsquos creator Tony Demarco and the fabulous footwork of Megan Downes

JUNE09 SUNSET SILENT DISCO SATURDAY 6ndash10PM WAGNER PARK Enjoy a unique evening in Wagner Park as three QuietEvents DJs silently send boomingbeats through your personal headphonesJam as evening turns to night with the ultimate NYC sunset view as backdropHeadphones are free deposit is required

JUNE14 BRIAN CONWAY AND FRIENDS THURSDAY 5PM IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL All-Ireland fiddle champion Brian Conwayis an American-born musical descendant of the great Sligo players who immigrated toNew York in the 1900s Brian will be joinedin a celebration of the New YorkSligo-stylefiddle music by his sister Rose Flanaganand some of his prize-winning studentsalong with piano master Brendan Dolan

JUNE21 DALARNAS SPELMANSFOumlRBUND (DALARNAS FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION) THURSDAY 5PM IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL From Dalarna a region of Sweden withhundreds of years of folk music traditionthe Dalarnas Fiddle Association playsfestive dance music such as waltzes polkas and schottisches often featured atcelebrations in their homeland

AUG04 SILENT SUMMER DANCE PARTY SATURDAY 2ndash6PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Get out in the park and dance Join us for our Silent Summer Dance Party with the help of QuietEvents Put your head-phones on and the sounds of the partypulse to life as you groove to your choiceof three live DJs Play lawn games while you dance Headphones are free depositis required

FOR A

LL AGES

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DANCE ENERGETIC JOYFUL COMMUNITY DANCING FOR ALL AGES NO PARTNERS OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY12 SAMBA SATURDAY 630ndash8PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Dancerchoreographers Quenia Ribeiro amp Grupo Ribeiro celebrate Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian culture through dynamic passionate dance Get inspired by the livesamba music mesmerizing movementcolor and motion and learn the basics in a dancer-led workshop

AUG11 WEST AFRICAN DANCE SATURDAY 630ndash8PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Through a blend of flavors representing diverse nations and cultures Maneacute Kadang creates a fervent musical experience with the sounds of traditional West African instruments Through Founding DirectorMaguette Camararsquos infectious dance drum and spirit audiences are instantlytransported to the troupersquos beloved Africa

AUG12-AUG17 BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7ndash9 PM WAGNER PARK Celebrate the 37th year of New York Cityrsquos longest running public dance festivalpresented by Battery Dance Enjoy six days of exciting international and localdance companies against one of the mostbeautiful backgrounds in the cityFor more information batterydanceorgbattery-dance-festival

JULY14 BACHATA SATURDAY 630ndash8PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Jonathan and Jennifer Isabel aka JSquared are international bachata instructors and 2017 World Just Bachata Champions based in NYC They willshowcase the importance of connectionand musicality in bachata backed byThe Melvin Elias Band an ensemble that combines the sounds of today with thetexture and bitterness of yesterday

10

STRINGS-ON-HUDSON THURSDAYS IN AUGUST

BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS AL FRESCO CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES ON THE HUDSON RIVERFRONT

FOR A

LL AGES

AUG09 KNICKERBOCKER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Kick up your heels with Gary S Fagin and the KCO for Sweet Sounds of Summer a stylish selection of classical melodies foryour dancing pleasure including foxtrotstangos and waltzes Or just sit back andenjoy the timeless tunes of Johann StraussIrving Berlin and other great masters ofsong and dance

AUG30 HARLEM QUARTET 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet graces Belvedere Plaza in a program that reflectsthe grouprsquos mission to advance diversityin classical music This string quartetperformance pairs works of Debussy andSchubert with Brazilian Cuban jazz and ragtime repertoire

AUG23 LEADLIGHTS 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Rising young stars on the New Yorkstring music scene Leadlights is dedicated to bringing contemporaryand classical music to new audiences The program will include a 2017piece by New Yorkndashbased composerKyle Werner as well as selections byBeethoven Brahms and Mendelssohn

11

EMPOWER BATTERY PARK CITY THROUGH THEATER MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE STORIES

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE16 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION SATURDAY 2ndash5PM PIER A PLAZA Juneteenth or Emancipation Day thecommemoration of the ending of slavery inthe United States originated in Texas ArtistsAutumn Ewalt and Dharmesh Patel creators of the adjacent public art piece made of 9000 prisms entitled Sunrise Sunset (Revolution) share tales of celebrating inTexas Make your own light-catcher inspiredby the art The Federation of Black Cowboysreturns to BPC with their horses and share stories Music by Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens and spoken word by Zell Miller III

Naamahrsquos Ark Esther Wu

JUNE17 NAAMAHrsquoS ARK RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL SUNDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Inspired by Huricane Sandy this musicalcomposition tells the tale of Noahrsquos Ark from the perspective of his wife NaamahSet immediately after the great floodNaamahrsquos Ark looks to the moment when all the different animals must learn to co exist in their new reality In partnership with MasterVoices and Battery Park CityAuthority

RAINING POETRY BATTERY PARK CITY Designed to bring poetry into the public sphereRaining Poetry was developed by Mass Poetryand the City of Boston Itrsquos now spreading poetryserendipitously on Battery Park Cityrsquos sidewalks and paths rainy weather permitting Featuredpoets and poems include works by local studentsand recommendations graciously provided byPoets House and Glucksman Ireland House

12

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE22 SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL FRIDAY 5ndash8PM WAGNER PARKEnjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice Learn traditional Swedish folkdances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer poleMake wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice inSweden Enjoy a parade childrenrsquos games and Swedish delicacies Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis Dances led by Ross Sutter Scandinavian folklorist Special guest in 2018 the musicians of the Dalarnas Fiddlers Association perform traditional Swedish folk music from their province

Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York

DREAM

JUNE27-30 NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET

WEDNESDAYndashSATURDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK New York Classical Theatre brings Shakespearersquos tale of star-crossed lovers to Battery Park City This dynamic adaptationtransforms Rockefeller Park into a bitterlydivided Verona where feuding families revenge love and a secret marriage lead toa tragic end in this fast-paced tour de force

Romeo and Juliet Frank Bernard Dicksee (1884) 13

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY04-JUNE29 SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE FRIDAYS (except 525 622)7ndash830PM WAGNER PARK Singersongwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautifulbackdrop of the setting sun in NY HarborWhether you are a beginner or a seasonedcrooner the singing circle is perfect formellow melodies and healthy harmonizing

JULY06-AUG24 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON FRIDAYS (except 817)630ndash8PM WAGNER PARK Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methodsDrums provided dancing welcome

JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY 10AMndash1PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Schoolrsquos out for the summer Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park Learn to Double-Dutch kick back with some ice cream and listen to beats by the one and only DJ DndashOfficial Engage in classic field day games like potato-sack races relays andtug-of-war Donrsquot miss out on face painting lawn and water games and spinning the BPC big wheel for prizes

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FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

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FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

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WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

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DANCE ENERGETIC JOYFUL COMMUNITY DANCING FOR ALL AGES NO PARTNERS OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY12 SAMBA SATURDAY 630ndash8PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Dancerchoreographers Quenia Ribeiro amp Grupo Ribeiro celebrate Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian culture through dynamic passionate dance Get inspired by the livesamba music mesmerizing movementcolor and motion and learn the basics in a dancer-led workshop

AUG11 WEST AFRICAN DANCE SATURDAY 630ndash8PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Through a blend of flavors representing diverse nations and cultures Maneacute Kadang creates a fervent musical experience with the sounds of traditional West African instruments Through Founding DirectorMaguette Camararsquos infectious dance drum and spirit audiences are instantlytransported to the troupersquos beloved Africa

AUG12-AUG17 BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7ndash9 PM WAGNER PARK Celebrate the 37th year of New York Cityrsquos longest running public dance festivalpresented by Battery Dance Enjoy six days of exciting international and localdance companies against one of the mostbeautiful backgrounds in the cityFor more information batterydanceorgbattery-dance-festival

JULY14 BACHATA SATURDAY 630ndash8PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Jonathan and Jennifer Isabel aka JSquared are international bachata instructors and 2017 World Just Bachata Champions based in NYC They willshowcase the importance of connectionand musicality in bachata backed byThe Melvin Elias Band an ensemble that combines the sounds of today with thetexture and bitterness of yesterday

10

STRINGS-ON-HUDSON THURSDAYS IN AUGUST

BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS AL FRESCO CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES ON THE HUDSON RIVERFRONT

FOR A

LL AGES

AUG09 KNICKERBOCKER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Kick up your heels with Gary S Fagin and the KCO for Sweet Sounds of Summer a stylish selection of classical melodies foryour dancing pleasure including foxtrotstangos and waltzes Or just sit back andenjoy the timeless tunes of Johann StraussIrving Berlin and other great masters ofsong and dance

AUG30 HARLEM QUARTET 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet graces Belvedere Plaza in a program that reflectsthe grouprsquos mission to advance diversityin classical music This string quartetperformance pairs works of Debussy andSchubert with Brazilian Cuban jazz and ragtime repertoire

AUG23 LEADLIGHTS 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Rising young stars on the New Yorkstring music scene Leadlights is dedicated to bringing contemporaryand classical music to new audiences The program will include a 2017piece by New Yorkndashbased composerKyle Werner as well as selections byBeethoven Brahms and Mendelssohn

11

EMPOWER BATTERY PARK CITY THROUGH THEATER MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE STORIES

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE16 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION SATURDAY 2ndash5PM PIER A PLAZA Juneteenth or Emancipation Day thecommemoration of the ending of slavery inthe United States originated in Texas ArtistsAutumn Ewalt and Dharmesh Patel creators of the adjacent public art piece made of 9000 prisms entitled Sunrise Sunset (Revolution) share tales of celebrating inTexas Make your own light-catcher inspiredby the art The Federation of Black Cowboysreturns to BPC with their horses and share stories Music by Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens and spoken word by Zell Miller III

Naamahrsquos Ark Esther Wu

JUNE17 NAAMAHrsquoS ARK RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL SUNDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Inspired by Huricane Sandy this musicalcomposition tells the tale of Noahrsquos Ark from the perspective of his wife NaamahSet immediately after the great floodNaamahrsquos Ark looks to the moment when all the different animals must learn to co exist in their new reality In partnership with MasterVoices and Battery Park CityAuthority

RAINING POETRY BATTERY PARK CITY Designed to bring poetry into the public sphereRaining Poetry was developed by Mass Poetryand the City of Boston Itrsquos now spreading poetryserendipitously on Battery Park Cityrsquos sidewalks and paths rainy weather permitting Featuredpoets and poems include works by local studentsand recommendations graciously provided byPoets House and Glucksman Ireland House

12

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE22 SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL FRIDAY 5ndash8PM WAGNER PARKEnjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice Learn traditional Swedish folkdances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer poleMake wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice inSweden Enjoy a parade childrenrsquos games and Swedish delicacies Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis Dances led by Ross Sutter Scandinavian folklorist Special guest in 2018 the musicians of the Dalarnas Fiddlers Association perform traditional Swedish folk music from their province

Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York

DREAM

JUNE27-30 NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET

WEDNESDAYndashSATURDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK New York Classical Theatre brings Shakespearersquos tale of star-crossed lovers to Battery Park City This dynamic adaptationtransforms Rockefeller Park into a bitterlydivided Verona where feuding families revenge love and a secret marriage lead toa tragic end in this fast-paced tour de force

Romeo and Juliet Frank Bernard Dicksee (1884) 13

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY04-JUNE29 SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE FRIDAYS (except 525 622)7ndash830PM WAGNER PARK Singersongwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautifulbackdrop of the setting sun in NY HarborWhether you are a beginner or a seasonedcrooner the singing circle is perfect formellow melodies and healthy harmonizing

JULY06-AUG24 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON FRIDAYS (except 817)630ndash8PM WAGNER PARK Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methodsDrums provided dancing welcome

JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY 10AMndash1PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Schoolrsquos out for the summer Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park Learn to Double-Dutch kick back with some ice cream and listen to beats by the one and only DJ DndashOfficial Engage in classic field day games like potato-sack races relays andtug-of-war Donrsquot miss out on face painting lawn and water games and spinning the BPC big wheel for prizes

14

FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

15

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

STRINGS-ON-HUDSON THURSDAYS IN AUGUST

BATTERY PARK CITYrsquoS AL FRESCO CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES ON THE HUDSON RIVERFRONT

FOR A

LL AGES

AUG09 KNICKERBOCKER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Kick up your heels with Gary S Fagin and the KCO for Sweet Sounds of Summer a stylish selection of classical melodies foryour dancing pleasure including foxtrotstangos and waltzes Or just sit back andenjoy the timeless tunes of Johann StraussIrving Berlin and other great masters ofsong and dance

AUG30 HARLEM QUARTET 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet graces Belvedere Plaza in a program that reflectsthe grouprsquos mission to advance diversityin classical music This string quartetperformance pairs works of Debussy andSchubert with Brazilian Cuban jazz and ragtime repertoire

AUG23 LEADLIGHTS 530PM BELVEDERE PLAZA Rising young stars on the New Yorkstring music scene Leadlights is dedicated to bringing contemporaryand classical music to new audiences The program will include a 2017piece by New Yorkndashbased composerKyle Werner as well as selections byBeethoven Brahms and Mendelssohn

11

EMPOWER BATTERY PARK CITY THROUGH THEATER MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE STORIES

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE16 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION SATURDAY 2ndash5PM PIER A PLAZA Juneteenth or Emancipation Day thecommemoration of the ending of slavery inthe United States originated in Texas ArtistsAutumn Ewalt and Dharmesh Patel creators of the adjacent public art piece made of 9000 prisms entitled Sunrise Sunset (Revolution) share tales of celebrating inTexas Make your own light-catcher inspiredby the art The Federation of Black Cowboysreturns to BPC with their horses and share stories Music by Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens and spoken word by Zell Miller III

Naamahrsquos Ark Esther Wu

JUNE17 NAAMAHrsquoS ARK RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL SUNDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Inspired by Huricane Sandy this musicalcomposition tells the tale of Noahrsquos Ark from the perspective of his wife NaamahSet immediately after the great floodNaamahrsquos Ark looks to the moment when all the different animals must learn to co exist in their new reality In partnership with MasterVoices and Battery Park CityAuthority

RAINING POETRY BATTERY PARK CITY Designed to bring poetry into the public sphereRaining Poetry was developed by Mass Poetryand the City of Boston Itrsquos now spreading poetryserendipitously on Battery Park Cityrsquos sidewalks and paths rainy weather permitting Featuredpoets and poems include works by local studentsand recommendations graciously provided byPoets House and Glucksman Ireland House

12

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE22 SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL FRIDAY 5ndash8PM WAGNER PARKEnjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice Learn traditional Swedish folkdances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer poleMake wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice inSweden Enjoy a parade childrenrsquos games and Swedish delicacies Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis Dances led by Ross Sutter Scandinavian folklorist Special guest in 2018 the musicians of the Dalarnas Fiddlers Association perform traditional Swedish folk music from their province

Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York

DREAM

JUNE27-30 NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET

WEDNESDAYndashSATURDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK New York Classical Theatre brings Shakespearersquos tale of star-crossed lovers to Battery Park City This dynamic adaptationtransforms Rockefeller Park into a bitterlydivided Verona where feuding families revenge love and a secret marriage lead toa tragic end in this fast-paced tour de force

Romeo and Juliet Frank Bernard Dicksee (1884) 13

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY04-JUNE29 SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE FRIDAYS (except 525 622)7ndash830PM WAGNER PARK Singersongwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautifulbackdrop of the setting sun in NY HarborWhether you are a beginner or a seasonedcrooner the singing circle is perfect formellow melodies and healthy harmonizing

JULY06-AUG24 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON FRIDAYS (except 817)630ndash8PM WAGNER PARK Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methodsDrums provided dancing welcome

JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY 10AMndash1PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Schoolrsquos out for the summer Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park Learn to Double-Dutch kick back with some ice cream and listen to beats by the one and only DJ DndashOfficial Engage in classic field day games like potato-sack races relays andtug-of-war Donrsquot miss out on face painting lawn and water games and spinning the BPC big wheel for prizes

14

FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

15

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

EMPOWER BATTERY PARK CITY THROUGH THEATER MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE STORIES

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE16 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION SATURDAY 2ndash5PM PIER A PLAZA Juneteenth or Emancipation Day thecommemoration of the ending of slavery inthe United States originated in Texas ArtistsAutumn Ewalt and Dharmesh Patel creators of the adjacent public art piece made of 9000 prisms entitled Sunrise Sunset (Revolution) share tales of celebrating inTexas Make your own light-catcher inspiredby the art The Federation of Black Cowboysreturns to BPC with their horses and share stories Music by Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens and spoken word by Zell Miller III

Naamahrsquos Ark Esther Wu

JUNE17 NAAMAHrsquoS ARK RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL SUNDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Inspired by Huricane Sandy this musicalcomposition tells the tale of Noahrsquos Ark from the perspective of his wife NaamahSet immediately after the great floodNaamahrsquos Ark looks to the moment when all the different animals must learn to co exist in their new reality In partnership with MasterVoices and Battery Park CityAuthority

RAINING POETRY BATTERY PARK CITY Designed to bring poetry into the public sphereRaining Poetry was developed by Mass Poetryand the City of Boston Itrsquos now spreading poetryserendipitously on Battery Park Cityrsquos sidewalks and paths rainy weather permitting Featuredpoets and poems include works by local studentsand recommendations graciously provided byPoets House and Glucksman Ireland House

12

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE22 SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL FRIDAY 5ndash8PM WAGNER PARKEnjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice Learn traditional Swedish folkdances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer poleMake wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice inSweden Enjoy a parade childrenrsquos games and Swedish delicacies Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis Dances led by Ross Sutter Scandinavian folklorist Special guest in 2018 the musicians of the Dalarnas Fiddlers Association perform traditional Swedish folk music from their province

Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York

DREAM

JUNE27-30 NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET

WEDNESDAYndashSATURDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK New York Classical Theatre brings Shakespearersquos tale of star-crossed lovers to Battery Park City This dynamic adaptationtransforms Rockefeller Park into a bitterlydivided Verona where feuding families revenge love and a secret marriage lead toa tragic end in this fast-paced tour de force

Romeo and Juliet Frank Bernard Dicksee (1884) 13

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY04-JUNE29 SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE FRIDAYS (except 525 622)7ndash830PM WAGNER PARK Singersongwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautifulbackdrop of the setting sun in NY HarborWhether you are a beginner or a seasonedcrooner the singing circle is perfect formellow melodies and healthy harmonizing

JULY06-AUG24 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON FRIDAYS (except 817)630ndash8PM WAGNER PARK Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methodsDrums provided dancing welcome

JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY 10AMndash1PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Schoolrsquos out for the summer Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park Learn to Double-Dutch kick back with some ice cream and listen to beats by the one and only DJ DndashOfficial Engage in classic field day games like potato-sack races relays andtug-of-war Donrsquot miss out on face painting lawn and water games and spinning the BPC big wheel for prizes

14

FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

15

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

FOR A

LL AGES

JUNE22 SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL FRIDAY 5ndash8PM WAGNER PARKEnjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice Learn traditional Swedish folkdances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer poleMake wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice inSweden Enjoy a parade childrenrsquos games and Swedish delicacies Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis Dances led by Ross Sutter Scandinavian folklorist Special guest in 2018 the musicians of the Dalarnas Fiddlers Association perform traditional Swedish folk music from their province

Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York

DREAM

JUNE27-30 NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET

WEDNESDAYndashSATURDAY 7PM ROCKEFELLER PARK New York Classical Theatre brings Shakespearersquos tale of star-crossed lovers to Battery Park City This dynamic adaptationtransforms Rockefeller Park into a bitterlydivided Verona where feuding families revenge love and a secret marriage lead toa tragic end in this fast-paced tour de force

Romeo and Juliet Frank Bernard Dicksee (1884) 13

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY04-JUNE29 SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE FRIDAYS (except 525 622)7ndash830PM WAGNER PARK Singersongwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautifulbackdrop of the setting sun in NY HarborWhether you are a beginner or a seasonedcrooner the singing circle is perfect formellow melodies and healthy harmonizing

JULY06-AUG24 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON FRIDAYS (except 817)630ndash8PM WAGNER PARK Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methodsDrums provided dancing welcome

JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY 10AMndash1PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Schoolrsquos out for the summer Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park Learn to Double-Dutch kick back with some ice cream and listen to beats by the one and only DJ DndashOfficial Engage in classic field day games like potato-sack races relays andtug-of-war Donrsquot miss out on face painting lawn and water games and spinning the BPC big wheel for prizes

14

FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

15

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR A

LL AGES

MAY04-JUNE29 SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE FRIDAYS (except 525 622)7ndash830PM WAGNER PARK Singersongwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautifulbackdrop of the setting sun in NY HarborWhether you are a beginner or a seasonedcrooner the singing circle is perfect formellow melodies and healthy harmonizing

JULY06-AUG24 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON FRIDAYS (except 817)630ndash8PM WAGNER PARK Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methodsDrums provided dancing welcome

JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WEDNESDAY 10AMndash1PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Schoolrsquos out for the summer Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park Learn to Double-Dutch kick back with some ice cream and listen to beats by the one and only DJ DndashOfficial Engage in classic field day games like potato-sack races relays andtug-of-war Donrsquot miss out on face painting lawn and water games and spinning the BPC big wheel for prizes

14

FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

15

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

FOR A

DU

LTS

MAY04-OCT26 TAI CHI FRIDAYS (except 525 622 831 105)830ndash930AM ESPLANADE PLAZA Improve balance strength and focusthrough gentle exercises The sightsand sounds of the river provide a serenebackground for the ancient flowingpostures An ideal choice for participantsof all ages

MAY02-JUNE27 BATTERY PARK CITY ADULT CHORUS WEDNESDAYS 1ndash2PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Directed by Church Street School of Music the chorus is open to all who love to singLearn contemporary and classic songs andperform at community events throughout the year

MAY02-SEPT26 SUNSET YOGA WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash7PM WAGNER PARK Namaste Unwind from the day withoutdoor yoga Immerse yourself in thismeditative practice surrounded by theHudsonrsquos peaceful aura Strengthen thebody and cultivate awareness in a relaxedenvironment as your instructor guides youthrough alignments and poses All levelswelcome Please bring your own mat

JUNE06-SEPT26 VOLLEYBALL AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS (except 74)6ndash730PM ESPLANADE PLAZA Shake off the stress of work and join otheradults for some friendly competition atdrop-in volleyball A great opportunity tomeet new friends Scorekeeper and ballsprovided

15

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

FOR A

DU

LTS

CREATE

MAY02-OCT31 ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING WEDNESDAYS (except 74)11AMndash1PM WAGNER PARK Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of theHudson River and New York Harbor Embolden your artwork amidst theflower-filled and seasonally evolving paletteof Wagner Parkrsquos verdant gardensAn artisteducator will provide ideas andinstruction Materials provided

MAY02-OCT31 FIGURE AL FRESCO WEDNESDAYS (except 74)230ndash430PM SOUTH COVE Challenge your artistic skills by drawingthe human figure Each week a modelwill strike both long and short poses forparticipants to draw Artisteducatorswill offer constructive suggestions andcritique Materials provided

MAY05-OCT27 DRAWING IN THE PARK SATURDAYS (except 526 91 106)10AMndash12PM SOUTH COVE Paint in watercolor or use pastels chalkand charcoal to capture the magicalvistas of the Hudson River and the uniquelandscape of South Cove An artisteducator will help participants ofall levels with instruction and critiqueMaterials provided

16

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

17

WELL-BEING

MAY01-JULY17 MAHJONG TUESDAYS 2ndash4PM MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Join the fun Play the strategy game or learnwhile you play All are welcome from novicesto experienced playersFor more information contact bpcseniorsgmailcom

This program is a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Seniors and BPCA

MAY07-OCT29 MORNING MEDITATION MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)945ndash1015AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Start your morning with a peaceful mindPrimordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure reduce stress and strengthen theimmune system

MAY01-OCT30 ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS 1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Shake and shimmy to Salsa MerengueHip Hop Top 40 and more Enthusiasticinstruction creates a fun community ofdancers and new moves are incorporatedeach week Donrsquot forget to bring a friend

MAY07-OCT29 GROUP EXERCISE MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)1030ndash1145AM 6 RIVER TERRACE Strengthen the body throughinstructor-led rhythmic movement andaerobics balance and coordination exercises as well as strength trainingJoin this fun and vigorous session for agreat workout

MEET ME IN THE KITCHENCELEBRATE TRADITION SELECT MONDAYS 2ndash330PMASPHALT GREEN 212 NORTH END AVENUE Featuring talented chefs from Battery Park Citysharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands MAY 7 RUSSIAN EASTERN EUROPEAN CUISINE David Teyf from LOX Cafeacute at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Madison and Park Hospitality JUNE 4 FRENCH BAKING Elizabeth Lind from Inatteso Cafeacute Casano JULY 23 TUSCAN ITALIAN CUISINELuigi Celetano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria Made possible through a community partnership with Asphalt Green Battery Park City Seniors and the Battery Park City Authority

FOR SEN

IORS

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FOR A

LL AGES

SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS EXPRESSION THROUGH MUSIC STORYTELLING AND PERFORMANCE

MAY12 PETER AND THE WOLF 11AMndash1230PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Sylvan Winds joins us with a live telling of Prokofievrsquos masterpiece with its charming intro-duction of classical instruments and motifs The BPC Parks Programming team will get things started with animal mask making for young art-ists Art project appropriate for ages 3+Music performance starts at 1145 AM

AUG11 SHAKE YOUR ANIMAL TALES 11AMndash1230PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Julie Pasqual presents folk tales from acrossthe globe that encourage kids and their fam-ilies to get up and MOVE A lively perfor-mance will be followed by a workshop wherethe audience will dance shout and have fun

JUNE16 WHY THE SUN AND THE MOON LIVE IN THE SKY 11AM ROCKEFELLER PARK April Armstrong tells folk tales from around the world featuring intriguing characterswoven into an imaginative tapestry of univer-sal themes What happens when two greedybears cross paths with a clever little foxCome listen to find out

JULY14 BOMBA 11AMndash1230PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Legacy Women the all-women drum collective will rock our Saturday with someawesome Afro-Puerto Rican and Afro-Dominican beats and song Make your ownshaker (for ages 3+) and play alongMusic performance starts at 1145 AM

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FOR TEEN

S

MAY04-JUNE15 FTO GET YOUR GAME ON FRIDAYS (except 525)4ndash7PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Join us for some friendly Friday night competitionfeaturing board games Ping-Pong foosball andmore Need a place to chill Bring your friendsplay some Wii and nom on some snacksGrades 7ndash12

MAY18 FTO DJ WORKSHOP FRIDAY 4ndash7PM 6 RIVER TERRACEStop by and learn about DJing from a proCheck DJ DndashOfficial out on Instagram andMixcloud Games snacks and other activi-ties also provided This FTO Special Editionis not to be missed Grades 7ndash12 Workshop at 5 PM

IDENTITY

JULY02-JULY27 ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS MONndashFRI (except 74)10AMndash4PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Create art with other like-minded artists in studio and outdoor settings Visit museums and galleries Develop your own portfolio forapplying to specialized art high schools orcolleges Taught by professional artistsFor students grades 7ndash12 Weekly topics include Week 1 Drawing with pencil pastelscharcoal and ink still life and figure drawingwith clothed model Week 2 Painting with watercolor and acrylic Week 3 Sculpture using paper plaster recyclables wire and wood Week 4 Screen printmaking portfolioassembly and exhibition planningculminating in an art show

$800 for 4 weeks $225week Materials included

Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg 19

FOR TEEN

S

MAY04-JUNE15 FTO GET YOUR GAME ON FRIDAYS (except 525)4ndash7PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Join us for some friendly Friday night competitionfeaturing board games Ping-Pong foosball andmore Need a place to chill Bring your friendsplay some Wii and nom on some snacksGrades 7ndash12

MAY18 FTO DJ WORKSHOP FRIDAY 4ndash7PM 6 RIVER TERRACEStop by and learn about DJing from a proCheck DJ DndashOfficial out on Instagram andMixcloud Games snacks and other activi-ties also provided This FTO Special Editionis not to be missed Grades 7ndash12 Workshop at 5 PM

IDENTITY

JULY02-JULY27 ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS MONndashFRI (except 74)10AMndash4PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Create art with other like-minded artists in studio and outdoor settings Visit museums and galleries Develop your own portfolio forapplying to specialized art high schools orcolleges Taught by professional artistsFor students grades 7ndash12 Weekly topics include Week 1 Drawing with pencil pastelscharcoal and ink still life and figure drawingwith clothed model Week 2 Painting with watercolor and acrylic Week 3 Sculpture using paper plaster recyclables wire and wood Week 4 Screen printmaking portfolioassembly and exhibition planningculminating in an art show

$800 for 4 weeks $225week Materials included

Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg 19

FOR SCH

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L-AGE K

IDS

CHALLENGE

MAY01-OCT30 CHILDRENSrsquo SOCCER TUESDAYS AGES 5ndash7 330ndash415PM AGES 8ndash11 430ndash515PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Kickstart your afternoon with soccer Learnthe basics of dribbling passing shooting andoverall gameplay Meet new friends whileengaging in games and drills focused onbalance coordination movement and awareness Closed-toe shoes required

MAY01-AUG28 DROP-IN CHESS TUESDAYS 330ndash5PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Play the popular strategy game whilegetting pointers and advice from anexpert Chess improves concentrationproblem solving and strategicplanning mdash plus itrsquos fun For ages 5 and up (adults welcome)

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MAY02-OCT31 WEDNESDAYS IN TEARDROP WEDNESDAYS (except 74)330ndash530PM TEARDROP PARK Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoyingenergetic lawn games and creating dynamicart Artisteducators lead individual andgroup creative projects using clay collagepaint and more Materials providedDress for a mess For ages 5 and up

MAY07-OCT29 CHILDRENrsquoS BASKETBALL MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)AGES 5ndash6 330ndash415PM AGES 7 amp OLDER 430ndash515PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Develop your coordination and balanceperfect your dribbling and jump shots andplay Adjustable height hoops for kids of allsizes are paired with fun and challenginggames and drills to improve any skill setClosed-toe shoes required

MAY03-OCT25 ART+GAMES THURSDAYS 330ndash530PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Let your inner artist shine Join otherschool-age children for art and other funactivities Complete your masterpiecethen unleash that pent-up energyin lawn games like tag silly races andmore For ages 5 and up

FOR SCH

OO

L-AGE K

IDS

21

FOR SCH

OO

L-AGE K

IDS

EXPERIENCE NATURE

MAY07-JUNE18 BIRD WATCHING CLUB SPRING SESSION MONDAYS (except 528)4ndash530PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Participants will become familiar with thebirds that reside year round in Battery ParkCity as well as those that migrate throughon their way to northern destinations Birdwatching is an excellent activity to helpchildren focus and hone their observation skills while celebrating these fascinatingcreatures Fun projects will augment thestudyFee $90 Offered spring and fall For 1stndash3rd graders MAY01-OCT30

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING TUESDAYS 315ndash345PM NORTH LAWNROCKEFELLER PARK An introduction to organic gardening forchildren 3ndash5 years old with accompanyingadults Space is limited

MAY01-OCT31 PRESCHOOL PLAY MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS (except 74)10AMndash12PM WAGNER PARK Play is the cornerstone of early childhooddevelopment Meet other toddlers parentsand caregivers for interactive play ona grassy lawn Sing dance shake and hearstories too Carefully selected play equip-ment and toys are provided ndash plus water play

MAY01-OCT30 GARDENING CLUB TUESDAYS CYCLE A 51ndash626CYCLE B 73ndash828 CYCLE C 94ndash1030 4ndash5PM CHILDRENrsquoS GARDENROCKEFELLER PARK Discover the fun and rewards of planting flowers vegetables and herbs andlearning to water weed and compost LearnBPC Parksrsquo green practices first hand Fee$120 per 2-month cycleFor ages 6ndash10

22 Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg

MAY02-OCT31 WEDNESDAYS IN TEARDROP WEDNESDAYS (except 74)330ndash530PM TEARDROP PARK Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoyingenergetic lawn games and creating dynamicart Artisteducators lead individual andgroup creative projects using clay collagepaint and more Materials providedDress for a mess For ages 5 and up

MAY07-OCT29 CHILDRENrsquoS BASKETBALL MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)AGES 5ndash6 330ndash415PM AGES 7 amp OLDER 430ndash515PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Develop your coordination and balanceperfect your dribbling and jump shots andplay Adjustable height hoops for kids of allsizes are paired with fun and challenginggames and drills to improve any skill setClosed-toe shoes required

MAY03-OCT25 ART+GAMES THURSDAYS 330ndash530PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Let your inner artist shine Join otherschool-age children for art and other funactivities Complete your masterpiecethen unleash that pent-up energyin lawn games like tag silly races andmore For ages 5 and up

FOR SCH

OO

L-AGE K

IDS

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FOR SCH

OO

L-AGE K

IDS

EXPERIENCE NATURE

MAY07-JUNE18 BIRD WATCHING CLUB SPRING SESSION MONDAYS (except 528)4ndash530PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Participants will become familiar with thebirds that reside year round in Battery ParkCity as well as those that migrate throughon their way to northern destinations Birdwatching is an excellent activity to helpchildren focus and hone their observation skills while celebrating these fascinatingcreatures Fun projects will augment thestudyFee $90 Offered spring and fall For 1stndash3rd graders MAY01-OCT30

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING TUESDAYS 315ndash345PM NORTH LAWNROCKEFELLER PARK An introduction to organic gardening forchildren 3ndash5 years old with accompanyingadults Space is limited

MAY01-OCT31 PRESCHOOL PLAY MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS (except 74)10AMndash12PM WAGNER PARK Play is the cornerstone of early childhooddevelopment Meet other toddlers parentsand caregivers for interactive play ona grassy lawn Sing dance shake and hearstories too Carefully selected play equip-ment and toys are provided ndash plus water play

MAY01-OCT30 GARDENING CLUB TUESDAYS CYCLE A 51ndash626CYCLE B 73ndash828 CYCLE C 94ndash1030 4ndash5PM CHILDRENrsquoS GARDENROCKEFELLER PARK Discover the fun and rewards of planting flowers vegetables and herbs andlearning to water weed and compost LearnBPC Parksrsquo green practices first hand Fee$120 per 2-month cycleFor ages 6ndash10

22 Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg

FOR SCH

OO

L-AGE K

IDS

EXPERIENCE NATURE

MAY07-JUNE18 BIRD WATCHING CLUB SPRING SESSION MONDAYS (except 528)4ndash530PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Participants will become familiar with thebirds that reside year round in Battery ParkCity as well as those that migrate throughon their way to northern destinations Birdwatching is an excellent activity to helpchildren focus and hone their observation skills while celebrating these fascinatingcreatures Fun projects will augment thestudyFee $90 Offered spring and fall For 1stndash3rd graders MAY01-OCT30

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING TUESDAYS 315ndash345PM NORTH LAWNROCKEFELLER PARK An introduction to organic gardening forchildren 3ndash5 years old with accompanyingadults Space is limited

MAY01-OCT31 PRESCHOOL PLAY MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS (except 74)10AMndash12PM WAGNER PARK Play is the cornerstone of early childhooddevelopment Meet other toddlers parentsand caregivers for interactive play ona grassy lawn Sing dance shake and hearstories too Carefully selected play equip-ment and toys are provided ndash plus water play

MAY01-OCT30 GARDENING CLUB TUESDAYS CYCLE A 51ndash626CYCLE B 73ndash828 CYCLE C 94ndash1030 4ndash5PM CHILDRENrsquoS GARDENROCKEFELLER PARK Discover the fun and rewards of planting flowers vegetables and herbs andlearning to water weed and compost LearnBPC Parksrsquo green practices first hand Fee$120 per 2-month cycleFor ages 6ndash10

22 Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg

FOR THE VERY YOUNG

MAY01-OCT30 SOCCER FOR PRESCHOOLERS TUESDAYS 245ndash315PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Time to get moving Stretch out those little legs and have fun kicking running andlearning soccer basicsClosed-toe shoes required For ages 3ndash4

MAY03-OCT25 PRESCHOOL ART THURSDAYS 1030AMndash12PM ROCKEFELLERPARK HOUSE Very young artists are introduced topaper clay paint and everyday recyclablematerials transforming them intomasterpieces of creativity and delightAge-appropriate projects planned by an arteducatorartist Materials providedDress for a mess

MAY07-JUNE25 PARENT amp BABY YOGA MONDAYS (except 528) SESSION 1 1ndash215PM SESSION 2 230ndash345PM 6 RIVER TERRACE Enjoy yoga in a safe supportive environment while learning postures and exercises specifically suited for new parents and babiesnewborns through crawling

MAY07-OCT29 BASKETBALL FOR PRESCHOOLERS MONDAYS (except 528 93 108)245ndash315PM ROCKEFELLER PARK Calling all little ones Bring your best gameand learn basketball basics like dribbling and passing with an emphasis on fun Closed-toe shoes required For ages 3ndash4

Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg

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COMMUNITY CENTER AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL The Community Center is an affordable andconvenient resource for recreation sportsswimming and fitness

FEATURES INCLUDE Heated half Olympic-size pool weightand fitness room two basketball courtsmirrored and barred dance studiospecial event and party rentals

FREE CLASSES FOR MEMBERS INCLUDE Swim lessons for all ages Bounce Fit CardioCore Fitness Flow Total Body Boxing WorkoutHatha yoga tai chi and badminton

HOURS MAYndashJUNE MONDAYndashFRIDAY 7PMndash10PM SATURDAYndashSUNDAY 1PMndash9PM

JULYndashAUG MONDAYndashFRIDAY 3PMndash9PM SATURDAYndashSUNDAY 10AMndash6PM

For more information Visit the Community Center345 Chambers Streetwwwccshsorg or email us atcommunitycenterbpcparksorg

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ADULTS (18+) $199 BATTERY PARK CITY RESIDENTS $179 YOUTH SENIORS (62+) MILITARY $79 BATTERY PARK CITY RESIDENT YOUTH SENIORS AND MILITARY $59

DAY PASS ADULTS $15 BATTERY PARK CITY RESIDENT YOUTH SENIORS AND MILITARY $10

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BPC BALL FIELDS Located at West Street between Murray and Warren StreetsOpen year round for group sports including softballkickball Ultimate Frisbee lacrosse football and soccer Although the majority of time is set aside for youth playadults are also welcome To apply for a Ball Fields permit please visit wwwbpcanygovapplypermits

HOURS MAY01ndashJUNE30 MONDAYndashFRIDAY 9AMndash9PM SATURDAYndashSUNDAY 8AMndash9PM

JULY01ndashAUG31 MONDAYndashFRIDAY 8AMndash9PM SATURDAYndashSUNDAY 9AMndash9PM Note Hours are subject to weather conditions and otherscheduled events

JUNE30-AUG25 ULTIMATE FRISBEE SATURDAYS 11AMndash1PM BPC BALL FIELDS The ldquoSpirit of the Gamerdquo lives on in Battery Park CityEnjoy drop-in organized games of Ultimate Frisbeeat the BPC Ballfields and learn why this is becoming afast-growing sport all around the world All levels wel-come Discs provided

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EVENT SPACE

6 RIVER TERRACE 6 River Terrace is our flexible community space available to rent for partiesmeetings and more The 2000 square-foot wheelchair-accessible space hasstreet-level access and over 350 square feet of windows that provide natural lightand views of the park and the Hudson River

Rates start at $600 for a two-hour event with an hour before and after for setupand cleanup

To best accommodate clients applications must be received at least onemonth in advance of the requested rental date

For venue tours reservations and more information please contact the Event Coordinator at 212-267-9700 ext 9363 or 6riverterracebpcparksorg

6 RIVER TERRACE IS PERFECT FOR Birthday parties community events business meetings training programslectures family and holiday gatherings club meetings and performance rehearsals

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DAILY CALENDAR SUNDAY AFTERNOON THE 50-YEAR GREENING OF BPCFROM LANDFILL TO GARDENS 2pm South Cove63EVENING NAAMAHrsquoS ARK 7pm Rockefeller Park617

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7pm Wagner Park812ndash817

MONDAY MORNING MORNING MEDITATION 945ndash1015am 6 River Terrace57ndash1029 (except 528 93 108)

ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS 10amndash4pm 6 River Terrace ($)72ndash727

PRESCHOOL PLAY 10amndash12pm Wagner Park51ndash1029 (except 528 93 108)

GROUP EXERCISE 1030ndash1145am 6 River Terrace57ndash1029 (except 528 93 108)

MONDAY AFTERNOON PARENT amp BABY YOGA 1ndash215pm 6 River Terrace ($)230ndash345pm 6 River Terrace ($) 57ndash625 (except 528)

MEET ME IN THE KITCHEN CELEBRATE TRADITION 2ndash330pm Asphalt Green57 64 723

BASKETBALL FOR PRESCHOOLERS 245ndash315pm (age 3ndash4) Rockefeller Park57ndash1029 (except 528 93 108)

CHILDRENrsquoS BASKETBALL 330ndash415pm (age 5ndash6) Rockefeller Park430ndash515pm (age 7 amp up) Rockefeller Park57ndash1029 (except 528 93 108)

BIRD WATCHING CLUB 4ndash530pm 6 River Terrace ($)57ndash618 (except 528)EVENING BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7pm Wagner Park 812ndash817

Registration required email registrationbpcparksorg

TUESDAY MORNING ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS 10amndash4pm 6 River Terrace ($)72ndash727 PRESCHOOL PLAY 10am-12pm Wagner Park58ndash1030 ZUMBA GOLD 1030ndash1145am 6 River Terrace51ndash1030AFTERNOON MAHJONG 2ndash4pm Museum of Jewish Heritage 51ndash717 SOCCER FOR PRESCHOOLERS 245ndash315pm (age 3ndash4) Rockefeller Park51ndash1030 YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING 315ndash345pm Rockefeller Park51ndash1030 CHILDRENrsquoS SOCCER 330ndash415pm (age 5ndash7) Rockefeller Park430ndash515pm (age 8ndash11) Rockefeller Park51ndash1030 DROP-IN CHESS 330ndash5pm Rockefeller Park51ndash828 GARDENING CLUB 5pm Childrenrsquos Garden Rockefeller Park ($)51ndash1030EVENING BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7pm Wagner Park812ndash817 27

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THURSDAY MORNING ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS 10am-4pm 6 River Terrace ($) 72ndash727

PRESCHOOL ART 1030amndash12pm Rockefeller Parkhouse53ndash1025AFTERNOON ART+GAMES 330ndash530pm Rockefeller Park53ndash1025EVENING BPC GOLDEN JUBILEE 530pm Rockefeller Park531FIDDLE CELEBRATION IHM5pm Irish Hunger Memorial 67 Tony Demarco New York Trad Fest614 Brian Conway and Friends 621 Dalarnas Spelmansfoumlrbund RIVER amp BLUES CONCERT SERIES 7pm Wagner park 75 Songhoy Blues712 Toshi Reagon amp BIGLovely 719 John Hammond 726 Hurray for the Riff Raff 82 Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio STRINGS-ON-HUDSON 530pm Belvedere Plaza 89 Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra 823 Leadlights 830 Harlem Quartet NY CLASSICAL THEATRE Romeo and Juliet 7pm Rockefeller Park628ndash630

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THURSDAY EVENING BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7ndash9pm Wagner Park816

FRIDAY MORNING TAI CHI 830ndash930am Esplanade Plaza54ndash1026 (except 525622 831 105) ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS 10amndash4pm 6 River Terrace ($)72ndash727EVENING SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL 5ndash8 pm Wagner Park622 SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON 630ndash8pm Wagner Park76ndash824 (except 817) SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE 7ndash830pm Wagner Park54ndash629 (except 525 622) FTO GET YOUR GAME ON 4ndash7pm 6 River Terrace54ndash615 (except 525) FTO DJ Workshop 4ndash7 pm 6 River Terrace518 NY CLASSICAL THEATRE Romeo and Juliet 7pm Rockefeller Park628ndash630 BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL 7-9pm Wagner Park817

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SATURDAY MORNING DRAWING IN THE PARK 10amndash12pm South Cove55ndash1027 (except 526 91106) GO FISH 10amndash2pm Wagner Park519 BIRD WATCHING 11am Wagner Park519 VOLUNTEER GARDENING 10amndash11am Wagner Park519 DRAWING IN THE PARK 10amndash12pm South Cove 55ndash1027 (except 526 91 106) SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS 11am Rockefeller Park 512 Peter and The Wolf 616 Why The Sun and The Moon Live In The Sky 714 Bomba 811 Shake Your Animal Tales ULTIMATE FRISBEE 11amndash1pm BPC Ball Fields630ndash825

SATURDAY AFTERNOON ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER DIRT The Secret Life of Soil 12pm Wagner Park519 SILENT SUMMER DANCE PARTY 2ndash6pm Rockefeller Park84 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2ndash5pm Pier A Plaza616EVENING SUNSET SILENT DISCO 6ndash10pm Rockefeller Park69 SAMBA DANCE 630ndash8pm Esplanade Plaza512 BACHATA DANCE 630-8pm Esplanade Plaza714 WEST AFRICAN DANCE BPC PARKS HORTICULTURE STAFF 630ndash8pm Esplanade Plaza811 NY CLASSICAL THEATRE Romeo and Juliet 7pm Rockefeller Park628ndash630

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Hudson River Park

River Terrace

F erries

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WTC 1 WTC Memorial

6 River Terrace Poets House Asphalt Green

Irish Hunger Memorial

North Cove

Kowsky Plaza

Esplanade Plaza

Police Memorial Sirius Dog Runat Kowsky Plaza

Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place

Winter Garden

BPC Ball Fields

The Terrace

North Esplanade

CCSHS Community Center atStuyvesant High School

Nelson A Rockefeller Park

Teardrop Park

Teardrop Park South

BPC Ambassador Command Center The Verdesian 212 945-7233 (SAFE)

Rockefeller Park House

N End Ave Island Dog Run

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South Cove Pier A

Robert F Wagner Jr Park

Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Parks Office 75 Battery Place Rector Park West

Rector Park East

West Thames Park West Thames Street Dog Run

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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK NY

75 Battery Place PERMIT NO 408 New York NY 10280 212 267-9700

Cover photograph by Scott Shigley

• Structure Bookmarks
• • MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT amp COO BJ JONES
  • BATTERY PARK CITY AT FIFTY
  • 1990s 1982 1988
  • SELECT THURSDAYS
  • JULY05
  • DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO 7PM WAGNER PARK
  • GO FISH
  • MAY19
  • ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL
  • THURSDAYS IN JUNE
  • JUNE07
  • JUNE14
  • DANCE
  • MAY12
  • AUG09
  • AUG23
  • EMPOWER
  • JUNE16
  • JUNE22
  • Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York
  • MAY04-JUNE29
  • Sect
  • CREATE
  • SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
  • • MAY12
    • AUG11
    • • MAY01-OCT30
      • Sect
      • MAY07-JUNE18
      • COMMUNITY CENTER AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL
      • • The Community Center is an affordable andconvenient resource for recreation sports
        • HOURS MAYndashJUNE
        • • BPC BALL FIELDS
          • • JULY01ndashAUG31
            • • 6 RIVER TERRACE
              • • 6 RIVER TERRACE IS PERFECT FOR
                • • DAILY CALENDAR
                  • • SUNDAY
                    • • EVENING
                      • • MONDAY
                        • • WEDNESDAY
                          • AFTERNOON
                          • • SATURDAY
                            • • BATTERY PARK CITY MAP
                              • • PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK NY
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Historic Ba t tery P ark

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South Cove Pier A

Robert F Wagner Jr Park

Museum of Jewish Heritage BPC Parks Office 75 Battery Place Rector Park West

Rector Park East

West Thames Park West Thames Street Dog Run

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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK NY

75 Battery Place PERMIT NO 408 New York NY 10280 212 267-9700

Cover photograph by Scott Shigley

• Structure Bookmarks
• • MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT amp COO BJ JONES
  • BATTERY PARK CITY AT FIFTY
  • 1990s 1982 1988
  • SELECT THURSDAYS
  • JULY05
  • DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO 7PM WAGNER PARK
  • GO FISH
  • MAY19
  • ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL
  • THURSDAYS IN JUNE
  • JUNE07
  • JUNE14
  • DANCE
  • MAY12
  • AUG09
  • AUG23
  • EMPOWER
  • JUNE16
  • JUNE22
  • Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York
  • MAY04-JUNE29
  • Sect
  • CREATE
  • SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
  • • MAY12
    • AUG11
    • • MAY01-OCT30
      • Sect
      • MAY07-JUNE18
      • COMMUNITY CENTER AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL
      • • The Community Center is an affordable andconvenient resource for recreation sports
        • HOURS MAYndashJUNE
        • • BPC BALL FIELDS
          • • JULY01ndashAUG31
            • • 6 RIVER TERRACE
              • • 6 RIVER TERRACE IS PERFECT FOR
                • • DAILY CALENDAR
                  • • SUNDAY
                    • • EVENING
                      • • MONDAY
                        • • WEDNESDAY
                          • AFTERNOON
                          • • SATURDAY
                            • • BATTERY PARK CITY MAP
                              • • PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK NY
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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK NY

75 Battery Place PERMIT NO 408 New York NY 10280 212 267-9700

Cover photograph by Scott Shigley

• Structure Bookmarks
• • MESSAGE FROM THE BPCA PRESIDENT amp COO BJ JONES
  • BATTERY PARK CITY AT FIFTY
  • 1990s 1982 1988
  • SELECT THURSDAYS
  • JULY05
  • DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO 7PM WAGNER PARK
  • GO FISH
  • MAY19
  • ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER PRESENTS DIRT THE SECRET LIFE OF SOIL
  • THURSDAYS IN JUNE
  • JUNE07
  • JUNE14
  • DANCE
  • MAY12
  • AUG09
  • AUG23
  • EMPOWER
  • JUNE16
  • JUNE22
  • Swedish Midsummer Festival is cosponsored by theConsulate General of Sweden New York
  • MAY04-JUNE29
  • Sect
  • CREATE
  • SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
  • • MAY12
    • AUG11
    • • MAY01-OCT30
      • Sect
      • MAY07-JUNE18
      • COMMUNITY CENTER AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL
      • • The Community Center is an affordable andconvenient resource for recreation sports
        • HOURS MAYndashJUNE
        • • BPC BALL FIELDS
          • • JULY01ndashAUG31
            • • 6 RIVER TERRACE
              • • 6 RIVER TERRACE IS PERFECT FOR
                • • DAILY CALENDAR
                  • • SUNDAY
                    • • EVENING
                      • • MONDAY
                        • • WEDNESDAY
                          • AFTERNOON
                          • • SATURDAY
                            • • BATTERY PARK CITY MAP
                              • • PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK NY
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