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It's that time of year again to head on over to the Hudson River
Park which has only grown more and more aesthetically inviting with
every single passing year! A locale in NYC which spans miles with
it's walkways, paths, bike lanes, sports, piers and scenic panoramic
views of the Hudson River! So look below and see what's to come
this year of 2008.
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River Park’s Swim Series
Sports enthusiasts will be competing in these swim races.
If you'd like to participate or obtain additional information
then visit www.nycswim.org
or call 1-888-nyc swim. These venues are Co-sponsored by the
Manhattan Island Foundation.
Rumble on
the River at Pier 84
(44th Street)
July 17th at
7:00 pm
RainDate: July 18
Be on hand for this free outdoor main event
as participants from around the five boroughs and beyond fight it out to see who is the best.
Blues Barbecue Fest
August 24 from 2:00 - 9:00 pm
Awesome Blues + the City’s Best BBQ.
HUDSON RIVER PARK’S PIER 54
14th Street and the Hudson River – Meatpacking District
This year’s Annual Blues Festival promises to be better than ever featuring the hottest blues artists. While you enjoy the music amazing local BBQ restaurants will sell their specialties. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this premier Hudson River Park event. Note: When this annual item first began there WERE fireworks...unfortunately that's stopped in the past year or so. Let's see what happens this year?
MoonDance
At Pier 54 on Sundays
14th Street and the Hudson
River – Meatpacking District
Here's your chance to dance with the sunset or rather with
your partner by the Hudson River. This regular venue takes
place every Sunday night from July 13 - August 10.
There'll also be Free Dance Lessons beginning at 6:30pm
courtesy of Dance Manhattan. Live bands to begin at 7:00
pm
Big City
Fishing & River Workshops
This takes place on Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor
Day
Tuesday through Sunday in July and August
10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Did you know you can fish along the Hudson River? Not only
that but they'll even provide you with the reels, rods and
even the bait! Can you believe it!???
Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 (Greenwich Village)
Hudson River Park’s Pier 95 (Clinton Cove)
Camp groups interested in experiencing our River Workshops
should call or log onto www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/trips to learn more and schedule a program that includes basic water
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Sunset on
the Hudson
At Pier 45 on Fridays
June 6 - August 22 at 7:00 pm
(most likely not taking place on Independence Day)
Every Friday at Sunset there'll
be David Ippolito and his guitar strumming away those worries
as we all relax underneath the setting sun and into the
night.
Stars of Tomorrow
At Pier 45 at Christopher St.
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
- June 3 at 6:30 pm
Stu Bidwell Duo - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
- June 10 at 6:30 pm
Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
- June 17 at 6:30 pm
Beck Mimiaga Quartet - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
- June 24 at 6:30 pm
Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
- July 8 at 6:30 pm
Ross Clark Trio - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
- July 15 at 6:30 pm
Mallory Glaser Quartet - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
- July 22 at 6:30 pm
Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
- July 29 at 6:30 pm
Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
- August 5 at 6:30 pm
Itamar Borochov Trio - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
- August 12 at 6:30 pm
Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
- August 19 at 6:30 pm
Nick Paul Trio - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Tuesdays hit a high note Jazz and Classical performances with jazz and classical performances from Mannes College The New School for Music and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on one of Hudson River Park’s most beautiful piers by star students from around the city.
RiverRocks
At Pier 54 (14th Street & the Hudson River)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Here is the Hudson River Park's signature concert series
featuring new artists new and established. There'll be food
and drink available.
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DIRECTIONS:
(Actual Map to come eventually)
PIER 25, PIER 26, PIER 34
Getting There: Take the 1,
2, 3, 9 or the A, C, E to Chambers Street; walk west and cross West
Street/9A. Turn right immediately, heading north to Piers 25, 26,
and 34 OR take the 1,9 to Canal Street, cross West Street/9A at
Vestry St. head north for Pier 34, and south for Piers 26 and 25
Landmarks and Conveniences: Pier 25: Snack Shop, Mini-Golf, Beach
Volleyball, Art Shack, Children's Playground and Gardens. Pier 26:
The River Project, The Downtown Boathouse. Pier 34: The historic
Holland Tunnel Vent Shaft and art installation ABirds@ by Ron Baron.
PIER 40 at Houston St.
Getting There: Take the A,
C, E to West 4th Street. Walk west to West Street/ (Across at West
Houston and head to the walkway at the South end of the building.
Landmarks and Conveniences: Pier 40 Picnic House, Soccer Fields,
Batting Cages, Climbing Wall and Parking Garage.
PIER 45 and 46 at Christopher St.
Getting There: Take the 1,9
to Christopher Street. Walk west to West Street.
Landmarks and Conveniences: Christopher Street fountain.
PIER 51 and 54 at 13th Street
Getting There: Take the A,
C, E, to 14th Street OR take the M14 bus to Tenth Ave and 15th Street.
Cross West Street at 14th and walk south.
Landmarks and Conveniences: Arch at Entranceway to the Pier.
PIER 62 at 23rd St., PIER 63 Maritime
Getting There: Take the M23
or M14 Bus straight to Chelsea Piers OR take the C, E to 23rd Street,
walk west, cross 12th Ave. at 22nd Street. Head around the northern
corner of Basketball City for Pier 63 Maritime.
Landmarks and Conveniences: Conveniences/ Landmarks:
Pier 62: Roller Rinks, Shaded Seating, and Gardens. Pier 63 Maritime:
Maritime artifacts, Historic Vessels, and Food Concession.
PIER 84 at 44th Street, Pier 86,
The Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum at 46th St.
Getting There: Take the M42 bus to the Hudson River or take
the A, C, E to 42nd Street and Walk west and cross 12th Ave at 43rd
Street.
Landmarks and Conveniences: Conveniences/ Landmarks:
Pier 84: Soon to open with newly shaded seating and a playground.
Pier 86: The Intrepid Museum.
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