Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Free
Events
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Events
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Bach at One: Selections from “Messiah”
Trinity ChurchIf you can’t make it to Trinity's full presentation this evening of the timeless masterpiece by Bach’s contemporary, George Frideric Handel, this is a streamlined lunch-hour edition! Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra will present selections from Parts II and III of Messiah.
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Meet the Beekeeper
Rockefeller ParkJoin a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
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A Novel Crime
Book reading and signing by author Deborah Levison.
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The Keeper Film Screening
Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who spent 25 years patrolling the Hudson. This film offers an in-depth look at the Hudson River’s environmental history and its global significance, highlighting the ongoing […]
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Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)
Trinity ChurchAudiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless work — including the much-celebrated “Hallelujah” chorus.
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Earth Month Nature Walk
Rockefeller ParkTake a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through Rockefeller Park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, and plants, and search for signs of Spring along the Hudson River.
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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Transcendence for Beginners
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives.
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Jewish Immigration and the Making of New York City
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation in celebrating the 22nd Annual NYC Immigrant Heritage Week. Stephen Lean, Director, American Family Immigration History Center at the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation will present a lecture on the enduring legacies of Jewish immigrants in New York […]
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Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)
Trinity ChurchAudiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless work — including the much-celebrated “Hallelujah” chorus.
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Calligraphy, Music & Mandarin
Experience performances featuring China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙). Immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy, guided by a master calligrapher. Practice your Mandarin.
$15