Inwood Hill Park: A Lenape Creation Story by Opalanietet (NANTICOKE LENNI-LENAPE)
August 30, 2025
2:30pm & 5:30 pm
A Lenape Creation Story by Opalanietet (NANTICOKE LENNI-LENAPE)
A Lenape Creation Story of Turtle Island, a theatrical piece conceived by Eagle Project Written by Opalanietet Music by Danielle Jagelski Directed by Ash Marinaccio Performed by Opalanietet, Brianne Lugo, and Beto O’Byrne. The Lenape Theatre Collective EAGLE PROJECT performs a musical and immersive retelling of a Lenape creation story of Turtle Island in Inwood Hill Park at the Hudson River–where the landscape has not changed for hundreds of years. EAGLE PROJECT will offer a blessing while acknowledging and celebrating the island of Mannahatta. Conceived by Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape theatre artist, Opalanietet, A LENAPE CREATION STORY features text that is centuries old along with new music by Oneida Nation and Ojibwe composer, Danielle Jagelski of Renegade Opera/Simmer Arts. Free and open to the public.
Squeeze in Tight Album Release Party
Come celebrate the release of Squeeze in Tight: Blues Songs for Solidarity! With Eli Yamin, piano and voice; Zaid Nasser, saxophone; Elias Bailey, bass; and special guests including Zah! Jr. from Jazz Power Initiative.
In loving memory of David F. Gibson, this performance will continue with special guests in tribute to his music and spirit.
September 12th, 2025
Location: 4782 Broadway New York, NY 10034 (near Inwood Library)
Artist: Eli Yamin Jazz and Blues Band
Time: Doors open 6pm with refreshments, Show time: 7-9 p.m.
Bruce’s Garden Summer Readings
Julie Salamon
The Ghosts of Tenth Avenue
Noted author Julie Salamon https://juliesalamon.com/ will discuss her forthcoming book, The Ghosts of Tenth Avenue (The Penguin Press, 2026.) Along with being an accomplished author of numerous books including including New York Times best-seller, Wendy and the Lost Boys, a biography of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein, (The Penguin Press, 2011) Julie is also chair of the Board of Directors of the non-profit Bowery Residents Committee aka BRC.
Presently, the BRC is building the women’s shelter on Tenth Avenue and 212th street. When they learned that early maps showed their building’s site had been a cemetery for enslaved people, the board decided to include a memorial into the shelter’s design. Julie began her research.
Highbridge Park – Movies Under the Stars: Rent
Movies Under the Stars: Rent
Friday, August 22, 2025
8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Adaptation of the hit musical about New York bohemians. Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Jesse L. Martin.
Rated PG-13
The following movie has been rated PG-13. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.