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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 to the right and see what's to come
this year of 2012.
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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)
Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 pm
The ancient sport of Muay Thai kickboxing returns for 2012! Join us as amateur Muay Thai boxers from the New York area get in the ring and battle to see who is the best!
Rumble on the River is free and open to the public with special ticketed VIP ringside seating also available. VIP tickets go on sale June 21 at Friday Night Fights.
Blues Barbecue Fest
Saturday, August 25 at Pier 84
Featuring:
The Bo-Keys
Glen David Andrews
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Curtis Salgado
Demetria Taylor
Awesome Blues + the City’s Best BBQ.
HUDSON RIVER PARK’S PIER 84
14th Street and the Hudson River – Meatpacking District
Back for the 13th year, Hudson River Park’s annual Blues BBQ Festival brings the best Blues bands from across the country together with the finest New York City BBQ restaurants for a fantastic summer day on the river. This feast for your senses brings you the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a true southern BBQ experience! Note: When this annual item first began there WERE fireworks...unfortunately that's stopped in the past years or so. Let's see what happens this year?
MoonDance
At Pier 84 on Sundays
44th Street and the Hudson
River
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 - August.
There'll also be Free Dance Lessons beginning at 6:30 pm
courtesy of Dance Manhattan. Live bands to begin at 7:00
pm
Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa.
RiverRocks
At Pier 84 (West 44th 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.
Big City
Fishing & River Workshops
Weekends through September 5, weather permitting
10:00 am - 4:30 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 84 (44th Street)
Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 (Christopher Street)
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
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.
Pier 45 at Christopher St
Fridays from June 8 - August 24
(except for July 6)
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Chuck Braman Jazz Band
Friday, June 8 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Max Gallico & Sinclair Jennings: Acoustic Soul Duo
Friday, June 15 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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The Baby Soda Jazz Band
Friday, June 22 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Chuck Braman Jazz Band
Friday, June 29 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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The Baby Soda Jazz Band
Friday, July 13 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Max Gallico & Sinclair Jennings: Acoustic Soul Duo
Friday, July 20 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Chuck Braman Jazz Band
Friday, July 27 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Max Gallico & Sinclair Jennings: Acoustic Soul Duo
Friday, August 3 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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The Baby Soda Jazz Band
Friday, August 10 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Chuck Braman Jazz Band
Friday, August 17 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
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Max Gallico & Sinclair Jennings: Acoustic Soul Duo
Friday, August 24 at 7:00 pm on Pier 45
Stars of Tomorrow
At Pier 45 at Christopher St.
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
From June 5 - August 21
Classical / Jazz
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Classical
Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Jazz
Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Classical
Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Jazz
Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Classical
Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Jazz
Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Classical
Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Jazz
Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Classical
Tuesday, August 7 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Jazz
Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
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Classical
Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 pm on Pier 45
Every Tuesday night the stars shine bright in Hudson River Park! Enjoy music from Bach to Bebop as students from both the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and from Mannes College The New School for Music perform on one of Hudson River Park’s most beautiful piers.
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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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