Join Word Up for the closing of Color de Dolor, a small selection of artworks created over the past three years, attempting to understand these times of public genocide and new/old ignominies by visual artist Reynaldo García Pantaleón.
The gallery is at Word Up from March 6th to April 4th.
This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket with 30 max attendees. Please register in advance.
In compliance with Word Up Community Safety guidelines, all attendees for this event must wear a mask inside.
Word Up Community Bookshop is located at 2113 Amsterdam Ave. (& 165th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 168th St and the A/C train to 163rd or 168th St.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Word Up Community Bookshop’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Join us at Fort Washington Library for YoBOO, short for Yoga Bootcamp, a unique take on fitness for children. We combine the aerobic fun of bootcamp with the powerful breathing techniques of yoga to take the children on an energy rollercoaster. We’re up, we’re down, we’re having FUN!
First we calm down, and then we dance and jump, and then we come back to our breath. It’s a wonderful way to teach children that there is time for energetic fun and a time for quiet breathes.
Esther Crow- Pollinator Puppet Making
In this workshop, Esther and her puppet, Bernie the Bee, will assist kids in creating bee, bat and butterfly puppets and will teach about how these creatures pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we eat, and how important they are to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Materials will be provided, but kids are encouraged to bring recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls for the base of the puppets, and any other recycled/upcycled materials such as colored paper, fabric scraps, beads, sequins, pipe cleaners etc. Esther will also encourage kids to name their puppets and give them voices.
Audience: Children, Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (6-12 years)
This program will take place at Fort Washington Library. Join us for a special musical storytime presented by musicians from Jazz WaHi! Open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Come ready to dance!
Next Storytime, Saturday, March 7
Shearing of the Heather Garden and Community Parade
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park!
Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in the northeast. Make flower-themed crafts, take home your own propagated heathers, get your face painted, make some chalk art, chat with our gardeners, enjoy at tour of the Heather Garden, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
