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Fort Tryon Park: Celebrating National Dance Day with Uptown Dance Collective

September 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

🎉🩰 Celebrate National Dance Day with us at Fort Tryon Park! 🌳✨

Join us on September 21 at 3PM at Abby’s Lawn for a unique dance experience like no other! We’re thrilled to present “Reshaped Memory,” an evocative excerpt from Uptown Dance Collective’s site-specific event, and “Alterations and Repairs.”

Immerse yourself in an afternoon where dance, music, and poetry intertwine beautifully within the park’s scenic landscape. We’ll gather on Abby’s Lawn at 3PM, then take a short stroll to the performance site to witness an enchanting solo by Maxine Steinman. 🌿💃

The performance features a collaboration of artistic talents:

  • Choreography by Maxine Steinman
  • Poetry by Paul Rabinowitz
  • Music by multi-instrumentalist John Ehlis

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a truly memorable celebration of dance and artistic expression. Click the Eventbrite link  for free tickets and join us for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity!

📸 Photos by Chris Drukker

Let’s come together to celebrate National Dance Day in the heart of nature. See you there! 🌟💫

Fort Tryon Park: Silent Disco

September 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for a lively Silent Disco as we celebrate the end of summer in Fort Tryon Park!

LINK FOR FREE TICKETS 

This fun-filled event will take place on the picturesque Cloisters Lawn, offering breathtaking sunset views as you dance to the music of your choice. We’ll provide wireless headphones, allowing you to switch between different music channels and enjoy a personalized dance experience.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, September 12

• Time: 6:30 PM

• Location: Cloisters Lawn, Fort Tryon Park

• Cost: Free and open to the public

• Headphones: Provided on-site

• What to bring: Comfortable clothing and footwear recommended

Celebrate the last days of summer with us—dance, unwind, and enjoy the evening atmosphere in one of NYC’s most iconic parks!

The Met Cloisters: Met Expert Talks—Medieval Art and Ecology

Friday, September 27, 2024
3–3:30 pm

How does the natural world shape the life of artworks both past and present? The height of the summer season is a fitting time to consider the impact of climate and environment on medieval objects.Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions.See our visitor guidelines.Assistive listening devices with headsets or neck loops are available from the Admissions Desk in the Main Hall. We encourage you to bring your own headphones. For other access accommodations, contact access@metmuseum.org or 212-650-2010.

Image: Photo by Filip Wolak

Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.

Met Expert Talks

MetTours

Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders including curators, scientists, conservators, and scholars and take a closer look at the works of art on view in the galleries.

 

The Met Cloisters: Met Expert Talks—Medieval Art and Ecology

Friday, September 27, 2024
3–3:30 pm

How does the natural world shape the life of artworks both past and present? The height of the summer season is a fitting time to consider the impact of climate and environment on medieval objects.Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions.See our visitor guidelines.Assistive listening devices with headsets or neck loops are available from the Admissions Desk in the Main Hall. We encourage you to bring your own headphones. For other access accommodations, contact access@metmuseum.org or 212-650-2010.

Image: Photo by Filip Wolak

Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.

Met Expert Talks

MetTours

Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders including curators, scientists, conservators, and scholars and take a closer look at the works of art on view in the galleries.