Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Michels family in honoring the late Council Member Stan Michels at the eleventh annual Memorial Jazz Concert. Enjoy live jazz by local impresario Marjorie Eliot and her ensemble underneath the majestic elms on the promenade, alongside the beautiful Heather Garden and overlooking the Hudson River.
Stan Michels represented Northern Manhattan in the City Council for 24 years from 1978 through 2001. He was chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection, and his legislative record was notable for his work fighting on behalf of tenants for the expansion of the city’s recycling program, for the protection of our water supply and cleaner air, and against childhood lead poisoning, smoking in public places, and unreasonable noise. He was also a steadfast advocate for parks, allocating over $50 million for park improvements in Washington Heights, Inwood, and Harlem, including virtually every playground in his district.
The promenade where this concert is being held was named in his honor shortly before he passed away on August 1, 2008.
We hope you can be with us to remember Stan on the eleventh anniversary of his passing.
This program will be accessible to people with disabilities.
*In the event of rain, this event will be held at OSA/Cornerstone Center at 178 Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.
Part of NoMAA’s 2019 Uptown Arts Stroll. Performances by Obrien Luna, DJ LiKWUiD and students of The Harlem School of the Arts. In 2019 the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance is pleased to recognize the talents and contributions of Mino Lora, Founding Executive Director – People’s Theatre Project; Obrien Luna, singer songwriter; Dance Theatre of Harlem, on their 50th Anniversary; Hike the Heights, celebrating 15 years, and Warner Bros. Pictures, filming Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” uptown this summer.
Please join us in honoring them at the closing!
This funtastic jazz jam is in its 4th year! If you haven’t been yet, you don’t know what you’re missing! Bring your horn or voice and join the fun. Experienced jazz drummers especially appreciated!Every Wednesday, no cover, no minimum.
The UPSA debuts “Chant UP with
Gaura Vani,” a monthly world-music experience of kirtan. Kirtan is a musical form of storytelling, shared recitation and call-and-response that opens the heart and allows a glimpse of the beauty that lies in our human and spiritual connections.
Join us for a celebration of the ancient, mystical tradition of mantra music. Elevate your spirit and cultivate community through the joyous, sacred sounds of kirtan at the all-inclusive UPSA.
This funtastic jazz jam is in its 4th year! If you haven’t been yet, you don’t know what you’re missing! Bring your horn or voice and join the fun. Experienced jazz drummers especially appreciated!Every Wednesday, no cover, no minimum.
