Historic New York: The Highbridge Water Tower
Highbridge Park's Water Tower Terrace 2301 Amsterdam Avenue @ 173 St., New York, NY, United StatesJoin the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City's water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower.
INWOOD ART WORKS: BOURBON, BREWS, AND BLUES
The Hudson Restaurant (Dyckman Marina in Inwood Hill Park) 348 Dyckman Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Inwood Art Works for a sensational evening of dancing to live blues music, smooth bourbon, and delightful wine & brews at our Bourbon, Brews, and Blues fall fundraiser.
HVG Performing Arts Group: Voyager Reed Quintet
Hudson View Gardens Lounge 116 Pinehurst Ave. (@ 183rd Street), New York, United StatesVoyager performs works by Gershwin, Bernstein, Sibelius, Franck, Glass and more. The music is arranged for this particular group of instruments, a “reed quintet” - oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and saxophone – which has become a standard combination in the 21st century.
United Palace: Silent Movie Day Mini-Festival
United Palace 4140 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesThanks to 33 recent donors, we are very close to restoring our original Wonder Morton Organ to the point of having it make sound. We will celebrate this accomplishment on September 29 with a mini-festival of silent films accompanied by live organ as part of National Silent Movie Day.
Hebrew Tabernacle: Rosamond Gumpert Jorgensen and Diana Gumpert Douglas
Hebrew Tabernacle Synagogue 551 Fort Washington Ave (@185 St.), New York, United StatesMany pieces will be seen in public for the first time
Lost Inwood – Streetscapes: The Story of West 207th Street
Inwood Farm Restaurant 600 West 218th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOver a century ago, the sparsely populated farmlands of northern Manhattan were graced by the arrival of the subway, bringing with it a wave of immense change to Inwood.