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SUMMARY:Figure al Fresco
DESCRIPTION:Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/figure-al-fresco-59/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
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SUMMARY:Alphonso Horne and His Gotham Kings
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne has put together an all-star band that weaves the sound and tap dancing of New Orleans\, funk\, jazz and hip-hop to bring a celebratory spirit that uplifts every room they play.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/alphonso-horne-and-his-gotham-kings/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T140000
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SUMMARY:Elements of Nature Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials\, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/elements-of-nature-drawing-80/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Fresh Prints
DESCRIPTION:Open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775\, the original Bowne & Co.\, Inc. was one of New York’s oldest printing firms. The Bowne & Co. that you can experience today at the Seaport Museum is an offshoot of the original and continues the age-old tradition of job (or small batch) printing. Advanced registration is encouraged for this free open house but walkups will be accommodated as possible. Anyone ages 12 and up is welcome.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fresh-prints-13/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Your Presence: Command\, Magnetize\, Impact – A Kundalini Yoga Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will guide you through powerful Kundalini Yoga techniques to help you tap into your inner strength and radiance.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-power-of-your-presence-command-magnetize-impact-a-kundalini-yoga-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T183000
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SUMMARY:River & Blues: Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:World-class blues-inspired music.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/river-blues-los-lobos/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T183000
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SUMMARY:River & Blues: Leela James
DESCRIPTION:World-class blues-inspired music.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/river-blues-leela-james/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T190000
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SUMMARY:From Where They Stood
DESCRIPTION:Film screening. A handful of prisoners in WWII camps risked their lives to take clandestine photographs and document the hell the Nazis were hiding from the world. In the vestiges of the camps\, director Christophe Cognet retraces the footsteps of these courageous men and women in a quest to unearth the circumstances and the stories behind their photographs\, composing as such an archeology of images as acts of defiance.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/from-where-they-stood/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000
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SUMMARY:Funday Friday: Hornbooks!
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time this summer and explore our nation’s rich heritage through hands-on crafts inspired by the past. Today\, delve into the history and craftsmanship of hornbooks\, essential educational tools from the American Revolutionary era. Participants will have the opportunity to create and decorate their own hornbooks\, gaining hands-on experience while learning about the vital role these simple yet effective tools played in educating children during this pivotal time in history.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/funday-friday-hornbooks/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T183000
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SUMMARY:Gary Indiana presents I Can Give You Anything But Love
DESCRIPTION:A beloved memoir from one of the most acclaimed radical writers in American literature—whose graphic\, funny\, and caustic voice has by turns haunted and influenced the literary and artistic establishments.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/gary-indiana-presents-i-can-give-you-anything-but-love/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000
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SUMMARY:Andrea Beaty’s Iggy Peck\, Architect
DESCRIPTION:Architects are artists and builders! Together\, we’ll read Andrea Beaty’s classic Iggy Peck\, Architect and learn about the process of design and using creative building materials to make stand-out buildings. Afterward\, we’ll turn floor plans into our own inventive towers. All ages are welcome.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/andrea-beatys-iggy-peck-architect-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T180000
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SUMMARY:New York City Poetry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Read­ings\, work­shops\, open mics\, instal­la­tions\, per­for­mances\, writ­ing activ­i­ties\, book­selling\, chil­dren’s pro­gram­ming\, a beer gar­den\, deli­cious food\, and a whole lot of lying around in the grass lis­ten­ing to poetry. By unit­ing the largest com­mu­ni­ty of poets in the coun­try and offer­ing a unique set­ting for lit­er­ary activ­i­ty\, the New York City Poet­ry Fes­ti­val elec­tri­fies arts and lit­er­a­ture and brings poet­ry to new light in the pub­lic eye.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/new-york-city-poetry-festival-4/
LOCATION:Governors Island
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000
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SUMMARY:WindShipped
DESCRIPTION:Screening of the 39-minute documentary film “WindShipped\,” presented in partnership with Waterfront Alliance and Climate Film Festival. “WindShipped” tells the story of how one man’s quixotic dream turned into reality. For the past five years\, the schooner Apollonia has been delivering goods up and down the Hudson River by sail\, including deliveries to South Street\, reminiscent of a time when numerous boats sailed the river daily. We will learn how their buyers have shown a preference for this non-polluting method of delivery. A thought-provoking panel discussion with the filmmakers and Apollonia crew will follow the screening.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/windshipped/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T090000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
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SUMMARY:Vinyasa on a Vessel
DESCRIPTION:Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session is peppered with information about the vessel itself and playlists are thoughtfully developed to reflect the serenity of the water and lively seasonal themes.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/vinyasa-on-a-vessel-9/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T103000
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SUMMARY:Playscape Performs
DESCRIPTION:Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox\, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/playscape-performs-28/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This work­shop series will teach basic cyan­otype print­ing on paper and fab­ric\, fea­tur­ing plants and nat­ur­al pig­ments cul­ti­vat­ed at Earth Mat­ter Soil Start Farms’ Her­itage Beds.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/cyanotype-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Governors Island
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
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SUMMARY:Voices of Peace
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Church presents “Voices of Peace” featuring the Jerusalem Youth Chorus: young Palestinians and Israelis who use the power of words and music to foster dialogue\, understanding\, and empathy – even in the worst of times. The chorus intertwines influences from both East and West\, blending Arabic mawwal (vocal improvisation) with classical harmonies\, drawing out the Middle Eastern rhythms in everything from pop songs to traditional choral music\, with lyrics in Hebrew\, Arabic\, and English.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/voices-of-peace/
LOCATION:Trinity Church
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173448Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Legacies: How the War of Independence Affected the Natural World in Predictable and Surprising Ways
DESCRIPTION:We don’t always consider the powerful impact that the War of Independence had on the physical landscape of 18th century America – much less how those impacts might still be seen and felt today. Join Professor David C. Hsiung for fascinating insights into the lasting legacies of the Revolution on the natural world\, including deforestation at Valley Forge\, raids that seized animals but also produced some surprisingly “positive” effects\, and lead musket balls left on battlefields that may only now be poisoning the land.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/environmental-legacies-how-the-war-of-independence-affected-the-natural-world-in-predictable-and-surprising-ways/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173449Z
UID:98813-1721070000-1721070000@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Stories Survive – Imagining Jewish Futures in World War II Labor Camps: A Gendered Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in late 1940\, over three thousand Jewish girls and young women were forced from their family homes in Sosnowiec\, Poland and its surrounding towns to worksites in Germany. Believing that they were helping their families to survive\, these young people were thrust into a world where they labored at textile work for twelve hours a day\, lived in barracks with little food\, and received only periodic news of events back home. By late 1943\, their barracks had been transformed into concentration camps\, where they were held until liberation in 1945. Reconstructing their experiences from their own testimonies\, this talk with Dr. Janine Holc\, based on her book The Weavers of Tratenau\, will explore how these teenaged girls and young unmarried women conceived of their future while they were held in these camps – how they supported each other and sustained their senses of themselves as Jews with a past\, present\, and future – while only gradually facing the reality of what had happened to Jewish life in Europe.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/stories-survive-imagining-jewish-futures-in-world-war-ii-labor-camps-a-gendered-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173828Z
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SUMMARY:Sibling Rivalry Press: Family Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Join Sibling Rivalry Press founding publisher Bryan Borland\, editor-in-chief Seth Pennington\, and a spectrum of SRP-published writers from a decade of defiance that changed the face of American poetry. SRP\, was\, from the start\, a family affair\, and its readers and audiences have always been a big part of that family. That’s why\, for their first event in four years\, SRP is gathering at Poets House for readings and a family reunion\, and you’re invited. Their tagline\, “Disturb and Enrapture\,” is especially apt now. Queer writers and their allies have been deeply involved in every struggle for social justice. As they gather for this look back\, they’ll also look to the future and a world where art can pave the way for liberation and healing for all people worldwide\, from the US to Palestine to Sudan to Ukraine\, and beyond. Join SRP in this spirit of solidarity\, community\, renewal\, and yes\, poetry\, queer joy\, and how chosen family can build bridges\, save lives\, and change the world.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sibling-rivalry-press-family-reunion/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173829Z
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Join author Claudia de Rham and the Academy’s Chief Scientific Officer Brooke Grindlinger as they delve into the hidden facets of gravity’s true nature—and de Rham’s new book\, The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity. De Rham has devoted her life to unraveling the secrets of gravity—first as a diver and pilot\, and then as an astronaut candidate seeking the thrill of escaping Earth’s gravitational pull. As a physicist\, she has pushed the limits of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity\, developing a rigorous and viable theory of “massive gravity\,” in doing so completing a decades-old quest and profoundly impacting our understanding of many fundamental problems in cosmology and particle physics. De Rham unveils the profound influence of brilliant intellects\, spanning from luminaries like Newton and Einstein to the contemporary minds of Stephen Hawking\, Andrea Ghez\, and Roger Penrose. These great thinkers guided her to the brink of understanding the intricate nature of this fundamental force\, which not only shapes the cosmos but also plays a crucial role in keeping our feet firmly grounded on Earth.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-beauty-of-falling-a-life-in-pursuit-of-gravity/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173830Z
UID:98821-1721210400-1721217600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Figure Al Fresco
DESCRIPTION:Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/figure-al-fresco-60/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173830Z
UID:98822-1721217600-1721217600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof
DESCRIPTION:Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof is a jazz experience that explores the African American landscape. Multiple genres are infused throughout the music and movement: Influences from the African diaspora\, R&B\, hip-hop\, gospel\, Latin and soul while having a strong rooting in straight-ahead swing to create a feelgood concoction that keeps people dancing in (and sometimes out of) their seats.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/christopher-mcbride-the-whole-proof/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T173831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173831Z
UID:98823-1721224800-1721232000@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Elements of Nature Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials\, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/elements-of-nature-drawing-81/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T181459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T181459Z
UID:98825-1721325600-1721327400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Art Talks: Justice Reflected
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/art-talks-justice-reflected-6/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T181500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T181500Z
UID:98826-1721327400-1721327400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:River & Blues: Hurray for the Riff Raff
DESCRIPTION:World-class blues-inspired music.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/river-blues-hurray-for-the-riff-raff/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T181500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T181500Z
UID:98827-1721329200-1721329200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:What If the Fungi Win?
DESCRIPTION:Join author Arturo Casadevall and the Academy’s Chief Scientific Officer Brooke Grindlinger as they dive into the dual nature of fungi—beneficial allies and deadly foes——and Casadevall’s new book\, What if Fungi Win? Casadevall\, an eminent epidemiologist and inventor\, reveals the shared genetic complexity between humans and fungi and unravels the challenges in designing drugs to combat these relentless assailants. In our increasingly hot and humid world\, fungi are evolving\, posing global outbreak threats. Inspired by the fungal complications during the 1990s AIDS epidemic and the more recent COVID-19 pandemic\, Casadevall leads a research team dedicated to finding innovative ways to counter these cunning adversaries. Casadevall delves into fascinating fungal phenomena\, from their proliferation after the mass dinosaur extinction to the historical connection between the rye fungus ergot and the Salem witch trials\, and the versatile uses of fungi in creating vegan leather\, eco-friendly packaging\, and degrading plastic. Explore the work of scientists assessing fungal risks and safeguarding humanity and our food supplies from these elusive adversaries.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/what-if-the-fungi-win/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053331
CREATED:20240701T181520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T181520Z
UID:98829-1721394000-1721394000@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Funday Friday: Invisible Ink!
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time this summer and explore our nation’s rich heritage through hands-on crafts inspired by the past. Today\,  investigate the history of invisible ink during the American Revolutionary era. Used by spies and soldiers to send hidden messages\, invisible ink played a vital role in communication and espionage. Participants will learn how to create and reveal invisible ink\, uncovering the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time. This hands-on activity offers a deeper understanding of the era’s challenges and the innovative strategies that defined the American fight for independence.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/funday-friday-invisible-ink/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
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SUMMARY:Drawing in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided\, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drawing-in-the-park-69/
LOCATION:South Cove
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Sea Chanteys for Work at Sea
DESCRIPTION:Captivating performances in a free mini-workshop that explores the rich musical tradition of sea chanteys—songs used by old-time sailors to facilitate their work at sea. These catchy rhythms served as a unifying force during various tasks like hauling on lines and engaging in labor that required synchronized effort and heave-hos. Step aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree\, where the knowledgeable chantey singer and educator\, Chris Koldewey\, will guide participants to different parts of the vessel. Through interactive demonstrations\, he will showcase how these songs were sung while working with halyards\, at the capstan\, winch\, and more.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sea-chanteys-for-work-at-sea-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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