Hudson River Park Events Summer 2009

	Tuesdays at 6:30pm starting June 2 Hudson River Park’s Pier 45 at Christopher St.  FREE
	Enjoy music from Bach to Bebop on Tuesday nights, as students from New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and Mannes College The New School for Music perform.	June 2 Sarah Charles Quartet June 9 Samuel Mortellaro Trio June 16 Classical Brass Trio June 23 Classical Woodwind Trio July 7 Classical Brass Trio July 14 Shrimrit Shoshan Trio	July 21 Darrell Smith Trio July 28 Classical Woodwind Trio Aug 4 Amanda Ruzza Trio Aug 11 Erika Kapin Trio Aug 18 Classical Brass Trio
	Fridays at 7pm starting June 5 Hudson River Park’s Pier 45 at Christopher St.  FREE
	David Ippolito	Every Friday through August 21st (except July 3rd), enjoy the gorgeous sunset and mellow sounds of New York’s acclaimed Guitar Man David Ippolito from this spectacular grass covered pier that stretches 900 feet into the majestic Hudson River.
	Thurs, July 9   Doors open at 6pm Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at W.14th St.  FREE
	Matt & Kim Flosstradamus riverrocksnyc.com	Brooklyn’s own synth-and-drums dance punk duo comes to Manhattan to get things movin’ and shakin’ on the river! Touring almost non-stop since the release of their self-titled 2006 debut, they somehow found time to record the recently released “Grand”. The duo’s legendary live concerts are something to experience!
	Thurs, July 23   Doors open at 6pm Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at W.14th St.  FREE
	Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Extra Golden Radio 4 riverrocksnyc.com	Veteran indie band rocks the river! Ted Leo’s 8th consecutive summer of playing free outdoor shows in NYC! With a work ethic and a commitment to touring bordering on maniacal, Ted Leo can frequently be found pouring his heart and soul into his legendary live performances. Ted recently supported Pearl Jam on the North-East run of their 2008 summer tour.
	Thurs, August 13   Doors open at 6pm Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at W.14th St.  FREE
	Yeasayer Amazing Baby riverrocksnyc.com	Local favorite Yeasayer brings their self styled “Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel" to Pier 54. Pulling from every spectrum of music and mashing, then re-mashing, Yeasayer have bent genres until they’ve become unrecognizable. The Brooklyn-based band manages to make experimentalism playful rather than pretentious by harnessing tricky world-music influences.
	Wednesdays starting July 8     Movies begin at dusk (generally around 8:30pm.)  FREE Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at W.14th St. Free Popcorn. Beverages and snacks are for sale.
	I Know What You Saw Last Summer! Watch all of your favorite blockbusters from 2008 on the big screen, again! From superheroes to gossiping gals, Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks has all of last years favorite summer hits!	July 8 Iron Man PG-13 July 15 Vicky Cristina Barcelona PG-13 July 22 The Dark Knight PG-13 July 29 Hancock PG-13 August 5 Tropic Thunder R August 12 Sex and the City: The Movie R August 19 Pineapple Express R	Sponsored by
	Fridays starting July 10      Movies begin at dusk (generally around 8:30pm.)  FREE Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 at Charles St. Free Popcorn. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase.
	Join us at Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 as we screen new and classic films for the whole family!	July 10          Wizard of Oz G July 17 Kung Fu Panda PG July 24           Ghostbusters PG July 31 Star Wars: The Clone Wars PG	Aug 7 Muppet Movie G Aug 14 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa PG Aug 21 Curious George G
	Sundays starting July 12 Free dance lessons begin at 6:30pm courtesy of Dance Manhattan. Live bands go on at 7pm! Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at W.14th St.   FREE
	Whether you’ve been dancing for years, or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, Hudson River Park’s MoonDance is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! No experience necessary. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa.	July 12  swing George Gee Big Band July 19  tango Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Orchestra July 26  salsa Los Hermanos Colon Aug 2  salsa Nu Guajiro Aug 9  swing David Berger Jazz Orchestra
	Thursday, July 30, 7pm    (Rain date: July 31) Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 at W.44th St.   FREE
	Brought to you in conjunction with Powered by	In the shadow of the Intrepid, one of Hudson River Park’s most exciting events returns to Pier 84. As the sun sets, the action rises, when amateur boxers from the New York area compete in the square circle. Free and open to the public with special ticketed VIP ringside seating also available starting June 15 at www.friday nightfightsnyc .com/tickets.php
	Sunday, August 23, 2-9pm Hudson River Park’s Pier 54 at W.14th St.  FREE Food and beverages will be for sale.
	Eden Brent Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater Diunna Greenleaf Homemade Jamz Blues Band Michael Burks (not in order)	Back for the 10th 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!
	Weekends through Labor Day and Tues through Sunday in July and August 10am–4:30pm Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 at Charles St. and Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 at W.44th St.   FREE
		Catch-and-Release! Big City Fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
	Every day until Labor Day, 11am - 7pm Park is located just North of W.30th St. - cross at W.30th St.  FREE
		Hudson River Park’s Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
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