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J. Hood Park – Silent Disco Party: 90s and Early 2000s Edition

Friday, November 22, 2024
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Join NYC Parks for a 90s and 2000s themed Silent Disco party. Bring your dance moves and rock out with family and friends to some classic jams from that era. All ages welcome at this family friendly event.

Location

Multi-Use Room in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

 

Cost

Free

HVG Performing Arts Group Presents: Award-winning violinist Karisa Chiu with pianist Zhu Wang

On Sunday, February 23 at 5 pm Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group welcomes violinist Karisa Chiu with violinist Zhu Wang in recital at The Lounge at HVG. Chiu is winner of the Isangyun Violin Competition, earned top accolades from the Menuhin and Leopold Mozart competitions, and has performed at the Ravinia and Aspen Music Festivals, among others.

Fresh off her Artist Diploma recital at Julliard, her program features violin sonatas by Debussy and Fauré, Schubert’s “Rondo Brillant” and works by Sibelius and Cyril Scott.

The Spring 2025 concert season at The Lounge has just been announced. It includes Grammy award-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón with HVG’s own Jason Yeager;  members of the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio in individual recitals and another one of HVG’s own: pianist  Evelyne Luest with her trio, ThEMA Ensemble. Details are below.

Just the Facts

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 5 pm

HVG Performing Arts Group presents:

Violinist Karisa Chiu
and pianist Zhu Wang

The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
128 Pinehurst Ave at W. 183rd Street (Manhattan)

Admission: $15 suggested donation
($12 seniors/children, children under 8 are free)

PROGRAM

Debussy: Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140

Schubert Rondo Brillant in B minor, D. 895

Cyril Scott (arr. Kreisler): Lotus Land

Sibelius: Five Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 81

Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13

Inwood Hill Park: Intermediate Canoeing

Intermediate Canoeing

Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 14.

Sunday, August 25, 2024
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 14.

Location
West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park

Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park: Intermediate Canoeing

Intermediate Canoeing

Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 14.

Sunday, August 25, 2024
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 14.

Location
West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park

Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park: Intermediate Canoeing

Intermediate Canoeing

Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 14.

Sunday, August 25, 2024
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 14.

Location
West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park

Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free