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Brasil SummerFest

July 31, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Brasil SummerFest! Make your way to the Seaport for a nigh of electrifying samba! This happening musical event will feature Coladera, the new Brazil/Cape Verdean project led by Marco Suzano. This master percussionist blends the music of Brazil and Portugal through the use of classic guitars, the energetic Brazilian Percussion ensemble and Harlem Samba!

NYC’s premiere Brazilian music and arts festival is returning for its fifth summer this year as it claims to be claims to be the “largest and most important international Brazilian music festival in the world.” Last year was a total success with crowds of 22,000! Due to the high attendance last year, this year’s event extended to 10 days and spread out across the city from Lincoln Center to the South Street Seaport!

If you like what you have seen so far, continue to enjoy the Brasil Summer Fest until Saturday, August 8th! This culturally enriching and extremely fun festival will showcase a standout selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic artists at free and paid venues throughout the city. Here, you will experience the richness and diversity in the contemporary music scene of Brazil!

Festival co-founder Petrit Pula describes this year’s artists as representatives of the “diversity of the country’s musical landscape.” Musicians range from traditional to contemporary as a way to appeal to audience members of all ages and tastes in music! Get ready to move to the music all SummerFest long!

Date: Saturday, August 1st

Time: 5p – 7p

Location: South Street Seaport

Ages: All

Fee: Free!

Fore more information, please visit http://brasilsummerfest.com/

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mini-Preneur launches kid-created business at the Seaport District

July 27, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

mini-Preneur launches kid-created business at the Seaport District

mini-Preneur’s fosters summer campers creativity to help them launch their own business. Kids from around NYC are currently attended a mini-Preneur summer camp, which creatively introduces basic business concepts by guiding students through the exciting and ‘real-life’ process of creating, developing, building, funding and ultimately launching a business. The Trailblazers campers are 7th – 9th graders who have created businesses that will be launching at the Seaport! Come out to see these amazing ideas that have been turned into reality.

Three businesses are being launched and everyone is invited to come out and support their efforts and contribute to their sales. All profits will be donated to the 92Y Summer Scholarship Fund.

Dex Puffs introduces their custom Cream Puffs.
Lacez introduces creative fashion forward shoelaces for toddlers.
Kustomz introduces emoticon sports bags, so that there is a sports bag designed for your every mood.

Date: Friday, July 31st

Time: 11a – 2p

Location: 19 Fulton Street / Seaport District (look for the tents)

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, please visit http://mini-preneur.com/

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The Festival of Independence

July 3, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

The Festival of Independence! Come celebrate the 4th of July in the beloved Seaport District! Nothing says patriotism like the heart of the downtown area and endless music and fun!

This event will take place on two stages in the Seaport District for your convenience! Join the celebration with a full day of live music, great food and drinks, fun shopping, and a 4th of July fireworks show!

For the best view of the fireworks access to the FDR will be available via Dover Street. Limited viewing areas will include Fulton Street and Peck Slip. There will be no public access to South Street and Pier 15 and 16 will be closed for private events. Keep in mind, and get a good seat!

Here’s the day long schedule:

FULTON STREET STAGE (corner of Fulton and Water Streets)
1:00pm     Sam Barnes Bluegrass Showdown
2:45pm     Elk City
4:45pm     Marcus Monroe
5:00pm     The Liza Colby Sound
6:00pm     Gedeon Luke and The People
7:00pm     Freedy Johnston
9:20pm     Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Presents “Brave”

PECK SLIP STAGE (corner of Peck Slip and Front Street)
1:00pm     Ken Whelan and NY Puppets
2:00pm     Hot Peas N’ Butter
3:00pm     The Blue Vipers
5:00pm     Doll Parts
6:00pm     North of Amarillo
7:00pm     Jess Lenat
9:20pm     Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Presents “Brave”

Date: Saturday, July 4th [Read more…] about The Festival of Independence

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Great American Independence Day Parade

July 1, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Great American Independence Day Parade! Recognize July 3rd as a national holiday at the South Street Seaport! Help start a new tradition in Lower Manhattan! This year, we will be honoring the visit of French Frigate Hermione & Her Crew & French Role in America’s Independence!

Come visit the historic Hermione on display at the South Street Seaport from July 1-3 and enjoy fun with the whole family. Learn about Lafayette’s role in the American Revolution and the Hermione’s reconstruction. Re-enactors demonstrate shipbuilding crafts, interact with sailors and see costumed performances along with concerts and craft exhibitions.

The Lower Manhattan Historical Society has decided to sponsor this event for the first time in 39 years! This independence day parade will take place through the streets of Lower Manhattan, covering the most historically important streets of Lower Manhattan! March from Wall Street and along Broadway from Trinity Church to Bowling Green.

Come gain a greater appreciation of the very rich history of Lower Manhattan and its importance! Thanks to The Lower Manhattan Historical Society and Howard Hughes for sponsoring and helping with such a patriotic and wonderful event!

Date: Friday, July 3rd [Read more…] about Great American Independence Day Parade

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Strut, Swagger & Slobber 2015

May 13, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Strut, Swagger & Slobber 2015! Come enjoy A Bulldogs of New York Event! Calling local pups of NY! Come to the largest bulldog meet-up group in the country with over 2,000 members for the Strut, Swagger & Slobber 2015 fundraising event. Event organizers and sponsors include the Salty Paw, Downtown Veterinary Medical Hospitals, The Howard Hughes Corporation and The Old Seaport Alliance. Celebrity dog trainer Travis Brorsen will help to host this wonderful event as the master of ceremonies.

The Bulldogs of NY fundraising event will be a day of fun, including photo’s taken on the Blue Carpet, free check ups from local Seaport Vets, fashion & spa vendors, wonderful giveaway’s donated by many of the local restaurants and businesses of the Seaport. There will also be a New York-themed agility course, a kissing booth for pups and even a costume parade! All attendee’s will have the opportunity to help raise much needed funds for local bulldog rescues!

Date: Saturday, May 16th [Read more…] about Strut, Swagger & Slobber 2015

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