DROP-IN CHESS
Rockefeller Park New York, NYPlay the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
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SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
Wagner Park 20 Battery Place, New York, NYEnjoy this nostalgic celebration of the summer solstice. Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice in Sweden. Enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies. Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Dances led by Ross Sutter, a Scandinavian folklorist.
SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE – Moved to Semi-Circle lawns behind MJH
Semi-Cirle lawns behind MJH 36 Battery Place & The Esplanade, New York, NYSinger/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing. No program on 5/27.
RIVER TO RIVER: CRAIG HARRIS
Rockefeller Park New York, NYTrombonist/composer Craig Harris plays rich, wide-ranging improvisation and creates compositions as varied as his source inspirations in spirituals, Jazz, avant-garde, R & B and hip-hop. His partners through the years included Lester Bowie, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, David Murray, The Roots and many more luminaries. He will be joined by an ensemble that elevates as it celebrates creativity.
STORYTIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYChildren learn to reflect through the experience of stories. Join us as we explore excellent works of illustrated children’s literature that bring us together in the here and now. Singing and dancing included! No program on 9/5, and 10/10.
BLITZ CHESS & BACKGAMMON
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYA lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
SENIOR DROP-IN
200 Rector Place 200 Rector Place is between Albany & Rector by the West Thames Park (near highway), New York, NYDrop by the Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov.
DROP-IN CHESS
Rockefeller Park New York, NYPlay the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
STORYTIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYChildren learn to reflect through the experience of stories. Join us as we explore excellent works of illustrated children’s literature that bring us together in the here and now. Singing and dancing included! No program on 9/5, and 10/10.
BLITZ CHESS & BACKGAMMON
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYA lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.