Wonder Women of Classical Music*

Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra’s all-female ensemble celebrates Women’s History Month with a performance showcasing great classical and contemporary female composers. Led by KCO concertmaster Belinda Whitney, the all-star lineup will inspire with stories of how these stellar musicians followed their musical dreams.

*This program is made possible in part through a partnership with Battery Park City Authority and Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra with additional support from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

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Celebrating Cabo Verde

Embrace the rich culture of the islands of Cabo Verde with an acoustic performance by world renowned singing sensation Fantcha. Make your own Cape Verdean style market basket. Art project is designed for ages 4 yrs and above.

4PM: ART PROJECT
4:45PM: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

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Sugar, Water, Fire

Celebrate Black History Month with a performance piece featuring poet Lacresha Berry. Afterwards, Ms. Berry will be joined by Kamau Ware from Black Gotham Experience to discuss her work which responds to the stories told in BGX’s popular walking tours highlighting the impact of the African diaspora on Downtown NYC since 1625.

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Valentine Making Workshop

Love is in the air! Create your own valentines using provided materials to collage, cut and paste, and decorate cards for your special someone. Must be 5 yrs old and above.

Free Program: Registration required, Space is limited.

*Registration required, call 212-267-9700 or email [email protected]

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Game of Go

All ages are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year learning the fun and challenging game of Go which originated in China over 4,000 years ago. Led by champion Go players from China Institute, this talk and hands-on workshop will guide participants through the history and general play of the game.

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Celebrating Ginga Brasiliera

Dancer/choreographers Quenia Ribeiro & Grupo Ribeiro celebrate Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian culture with live music, a dance workshop, and an art project inspired by the vibrancy of Rio’s Carnival. Art project is designed for ages 4 yrs and above.

4PM: ART PROJECT
4:45PM: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

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Celebrating Portugal

Discover Portugal through a musical journey of lively, interactive, improvised piano with “I Will Play Your Soul” by multi-award winning pianist, composer and producer, Renato Diz, supported by ARTE Institute. Create your own Lisbon inspired azulejo tiles. Art project is designed for ages 4 yrs and above.

4:00PM: ART PROJECT
4:45PM: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

 

 

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Holiday Lights

Kick off the holiday season with a quaint evening of caroling, warm beverages and sweet treats with your Battery Park City community! If you wish, donate to those in need by bringing a new, unwrapped gift for Stockings with Care. You may also drop off gift donations through December 6th at 75 Battery Place.

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Saturday Family Workshop: Bookmaking

Everyone will be invited to make their own journals/keepsake books using repurposed/recycled materials-led by Esther Smith of Purgatory Pie Press and book artist/illustrator Elise Engler. All materials provided, but bring your own if you like! For ages 3 and up.

Free program: registration required. Space is limited.

To register, email: [email protected]

 

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Stories for All Ages: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Tales

Story Pirates will perform spooky and hilarious stories to get you in the mood for Halloween. The performance is based entirely on stories written by elementary school students, and part of the show is made up on the spot by the kids in the audience. Wear your Halloween costume!

**Due to anticipated weather conditions, this event will occur (indoors) at 6 River Terrace at the scheduled time.

 

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