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Highbridge Park: Historic New York – The Highbridge Water Tower

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City’s water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower.

Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance. Program will be held at the base of the water tower behind the Highbridge Recreation Center and Pool.

Location: West 174 Street  & Amsterdam Avenue in Highbridge Park

Registration not required.

Hudson View Gardens: Jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet

Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group presents an evening of jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet at The Lounge at HVG

The quartet’s program celebrates the vinyl release of South – a New Orleans-roots record – and also includes new tunes and arrangements including poetry in Farsi. The Randal Despommier Quartet grew out of the New Orleans born-and-bred bandleader’s long-running duo collaboration with HVG’s own pianist Jason Yeager. Appearing with the group at Hudson View Gardens are bassist Kelsey Mines, drummer Jay Sawyer, and guest vocalist Mahya Hamedi.

The concert is open to the public; admission is $20 suggested donation ($15 for seniors/students; under 8 free) at the door. The audience is invited to meet the performers at a post-performance wine reception.

United Palace: ADCA Spring Concert

The 16th annual spring show produced by the Association of Dominican Classical Artists and featuring the Washington Heights Community Conservatory, Gregorio Luperon High School Orchestra, and PS 115 Ensemble.

ADCA’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 and is supported, in party, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.