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Global Water Dances at Wagner Park

June 11, 2019 by Teresa Wang

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The Trinity Movement Choir will join a community of dancers from around the world in Global Water Dances. The dances have been performed every two years since 2011 to promote awareness and a behavioral shift toward solutions for clean water for everyone. Trinityís dance, with colorful masks, will center on the living things that depend on water to survive. This will be the second Global Water Dance the Movement Choir has performed at Wagner Park.

Date(s): Saturday, June 15

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Robert Wagner Park

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Free Music Thursday Nights in Battery Park City

July 12, 2018 by Rachel Witzel

Free Music Thursday Nights in Battery Park City

The River and Blues free concert series returns to Wagner Park in Battery Park City this year. Every Thursday from now until August 2nd catch a River and Blues concert from one of the talented bands. After, Strings-on-Hudson will go from August 9th until August 30th.

July 12 // Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely – New York music scene staple Toshi Reagon crafts progressive, soulful blues and creates an intimate, uplifting spiritual connection to the audience with the help of her renowned band BIGLovely
July 19 // John Hammond – A River & Blues favorite, legendary bluesman, Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee John Hammond has shared the stage with a who’s who of blues greats, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters and more
July 26 // Hurray for the Riff Raff – Born and raised in the Bronx, Alynda Lee Segarra ran away to New Orleans, emerging with the folk-inspired, bluesy Americana sound of Hurray for the Riff Raff
August 2 // Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – This Seattle-based soul collective brings a jazzy, soulful blues sound to New York City.

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Preschool Play at Wagner Park

May 1, 2018 by Teresa Wang

If you’re looking for somewhere to take your preschooler during the week look no further. Check out Wagner Park for some free preschool play and enjoy the nice weather while we still can. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

Date: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (weekly)

Time: 10am – 12pm

Location: 20 Battery Place – Wagner Park

Age(s): 2 – 5

Fee: Free!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Swedish Midsummer Festival in Battery Park

June 22, 2016 by Deirdre McAndrew

Swedish Midsummer Festival in Battery Park. Battery Park welcomes a unique summer celebration centered around traditional music and dancing. Watch Barnklubben Elsa Rix and Swedish Folkdancers of New York, a festive parade, Swedish delicacies, and make your very own midsummer wreath. Families are invited to bring picnic blankets and enjoy the summer weather.

This annual event is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York.

Date: Friday, June 24th

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Kick Off Battery Dance Festival Week!

August 14, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Kick Off Battery Dance Festival Week! Join Battery Dance Company for a full week of dance as part of the Battery Dance Festival. Come down to Robert Wagner Park to enjoy dozens of incredible dancers fill the stage every night this week! Dancers will preform outside on the lawn! This is a perfect nightly event for families with people of all ages and interests! All performances are free to the public!

The festival with start of with the 8th edition of the Erasing Borders Festival of Indian Dance, curated by the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC). This portion features artists from around the world practicing Indian dance.

Battery Dance Company was founding right here in the Financial District in 1976 by Jonathan Hollander! The companies first performances were done in parks, plazas and piers downtown. Five years later, the company launched the Downtown Dance Festival, the city’s longest-running free public dance festival. This year we celebrate their 40th anniversary and changing the name of the festival to the Battery Dance Festival!

Date: Saturday, August 15th [Read more…] about Kick Off Battery Dance Festival Week!

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