6/28/12-7/1/12 Fourth Annual North River Historic Ship Festival

Daily from Thursday, June 28, 2012 to Sunday, July 1, 2012

Hudson River Park, Pier 25
Hudson River and North Moore Street
New York, NY
Cost: Free, but you must reserve
For all ages

Dip your toe in New York City's rich maritime past during the Fourth Annual North River Historic Ship Festival at Hudson River Park's Pier 25, where educational tours and rides will take place on historical boats from June 1 through July 1. On June 29, tour the tugboat Pegasus, as well as a railroad barge and a decommissioned steamship that serve as waterfront museums. Return the following day and climb aboard the Pegasus or the fire boat John J. Harveya for a 45-minute ride on the Hudson. Tickets are free, but space is limited. You can reserve them in advance or pick them up on a first-come, first-served basis at the North River Historic Ship Society tent starting at 11:30am.

www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=5140

5/3/12, 5/4/12 + 5/5/12 Bike Expo New York @ Pier 36; 5/6/12 TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Thursday, May 3, 2012 to Saturday, May 5, 2012 (the days preceding the 2012 TD Five Boro Bike Tour)

Thursday, May 3 from 12pm–9pm
Friday, May 4 from 10am–8pm
Saturday, May 5 from 10am–8pm

Pier 36, Basketball City

Located along the East River at South Street and Montgomery Street: Click here to view a map.
New York, NY

Cost: Free and open to the public

Bike Expo New York (BE NY) gives residents and visitors an unprecedented look at urban cycling against the backdrop of New York. Presented by Eastern Mountain Sports, BE NY will feature vendors, live-performances, hands-on programming, bike gear giveaways and of course, free bicycle classes for both youth and adults! Get an intro to bicycle touring with Eastern Mountain Sports, learn to conquer a frustrating commute from blogger Bike Snob NYC and preview summer riding fashion with Momentum magazine. Free classes, cycling history lessons and author discussions round out the lineup.

For more information, visit bikenewyork.org.

TD Five Boro Bike Tour 
Sunday, May 6, 2012

In the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, approximately 32,000 cyclists pedal their way through all five boroughs on a traffic-free, 40-mile course. As its name suggests, the event is a tour, not a race—so participants can relax and enjoy one of the best ways to see the City. Alas, the tour is so popular (it's the largest bike event in North America) that a lottery was implemented to fill spots during registration this year. You can still enter, though, as a VIP or by committing to raise money for one of the Tour's charity partners. And, of course, you can always attend the event as a spectator.
http://www.bikenewyork.org/ride/five-boro-bike-tour/

2/21/12 + 2/25/12 Black History Month: Swing Dancing @ Morris-Jumel Mansion

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00am & 3:00pm and Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1:00pm


Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace

New York, NY 10032

(212) 923-8008

For directions: http://www.morrisjumel.org/visit/directions/

Cost: Free, but advanced registration is required. Call (212) 923-8008.
For all ages

Learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and the diverse groups of people that developed, taught and performed in Harlem. The program will include a tour of the museum, a swing dance lesson and light refreshments will be served.

http://www.morrisjumel.org/events/calendar/

2/18/12 Washington’s Birthday Celebration @ Morris-Jumel Mansion

Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Morris-Jumel Mansion

65 Jumel Terrace

New York, NY 10032

(212) 923-8008
For directions: http://www.morrisjumel.org/visit/directions/
Cost: Free
For all ages

Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at the Morris-Jumel Mansion! Tour the Mansion, create a birthday card for Washington, try on colonial costumes and participate in a scavenger hunt. For all ages. FREE and no advanced registration is required.

http://www.morrisjumel.org/events/calendar/

2/11/11 Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad @ East Elmhurst Library

Friday, February 11, 2011 at 4:00pm

East Elmhurst Library
95-06 Astoria Boulevard
(718) 424-2619
Bus: Q19, 49, Q72

Cost: Free

For Grades 3–12

Learn about the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad and how she helped slaves to escape. Students will also enact a play about an escape led by Harriet Tubman and Thomas Garrett through the Underground Railroad. As they perform this play, students will become more aware and learn to think about what other people deserve.

This program is funded by The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.

http://www.queenslibrary.org/UserFiles/event_pdf/006127-01-11_6127-web.pdf

1/6/11, 1/10/11, 1/20/11, 1/24/11, 1/25/11, 1/26/11, 1/29/11 The Gates of Equality: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This dynamic one-man presentation chronicles the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, from his early childhood through his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. The fictional dialogue is interspersed with real excepts from Dr. King’s press conferences and speeches and the practice of nonviolent protest. Presented by Urban Stages.

Cost: Free

For ages 5 and older

Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 4:00pm

Harlem Library

9 West 124th Street
New York, NY 10027-5699

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/13/gates-equality?nref=62451

Monday, January 10, 2011 at 3:30pm
Morrisania Library
610 East 169th Street
Bronx, NY 10456

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/10/gates-equality?nref=62451

Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 3:30pm
Clason’s Point Library
1215 Morrison Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/20/gates-equality?nref=62451

Monday, January 24, 2011 at 3:30pm
Parkchester Library
1985 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/24/gates-equality?nref=62451

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 4:00pm
Eastchester Library
1385 East Gun Hill Road
Bronx, NY 10469

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/25/gates-equality?nref=62451

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 3:30pm
Van Cortlandt Library
3874 Sedgwick Avenue
Bronx, NY 10463
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/12/gates-equality?nref=62451

Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2:00pm
High Bridge Library
78 West 168th Street
Bronx, NY 10452
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2011/01/29/gates-equality?nref=62451

11/16/10 The First Thanksgiving: A Virtual Field Trip to Plimoth Plantation! Plus Thanksgiving Activities and Clips

Scholastic Books visits Plimoth Plantation for Thanksgiving with a live webcast on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 1:00pm.

Register at www.scholastic.com/thanksgiving

At the website listed above, check out:

* Interactive activities and pictures of: Voyage on the Mayflower, Daily Life and the Thanksgiving Feast.

* Multimedia Resources: see videos, slide shows, audio of historical letters and video webcast

* Celebrate Thanksgiving now with printables and bulletin board designs and clip art

* For educators, there is info on books, lessons, media, and resources for your classroom

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/resources/

9/28/10–9/29/10 Baseball: The Tenth Inning

Airing Tuesday, September 28 & Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8 pm ET on PBS

THE TENTH INNING is a two-part, four-hour documentary film directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. A new chapter in Burns’s landmark 1994 series, BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING tells the tumultuous story of the national pastime from the 1990s to the present day.

Introducing an unforgettable array of players, teams and fans, the film showcases the era's extraordinary accomplishments and heroics—as well as its devastating losses and disappointments.

Full series site launches Monday, with film clips, interview outtakes, classroom lessons and much more.

http://www.pbs.org/baseball-the-tenth-inning/

Ongoing Daily from 3/28/10–4/11/10 Spring Is In The Air: Flower Show @ Macy’s Herald Square

Sunday, March 28 through Sunday, April 11, 2010

Macy’s stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 4.

Macy’s Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 695-4400
Cost: Free
For all ages

Store Hours for this week:
Sunday, March 28: 11:00am–8:30pm
Monday, March 29: 10:00am–9:30pm
Tuesday, March 30: 9:00am–10:00pm
Wednesday, March 31: 9:00am–11:00pm
Thursday, April 1: 10:00am–9:30pm
Friday, April 2: 10:00am– 9:30pm
Saturday, April 3: 10:00am–9:30pm

Daily schedule: http://www1.macys.com/store/locator/index.ognc?action=locatorSearch&City=ENTER+CITY&State=NOSELECTION&ZipCode=10001 

Spring Is In The Air as Macy’s Herald Square is transformed into a wonderland of spectacular gardens where magic reaches new heights and floral fantasies take flight! This year’s show features 10 different garden environments, including our new Hot, Palm and Topiary gardens, and over 30,000 different varieties of exotic trees, flowering plants and brilliant color as far as the eye can see. Take a guided tour or stroll through our enchanting gardens at your own pace. And, don’t miss our hot air balloon centerpiece, overflowing with lush spring flowers that will make your spirits soar!

Don’t miss some of our show highlights, including in-store events, sweepstakes, cooking demos, seminars and more! For a complete list of all the exciting events, please visit the Visitor Center to get an Official Guide or go to http://www.macys.com/events. Here’s a taste of what’s to come during this year’s Flower Show:

*  Experience the stunning tablescapes by Martha Stewart Collection, Villeroy & Boch and Lenox on the 8th Floor and in the Cellar. Enjoy the enchanting table settings and let the beauty inspire ideas to help make your home picture-perfect, too!

*  Go to the Visitor Center during the show to enter for a chance to win* a cruise to the Bahamas & Florida aboard Norwegian Jewel, a cruise vacation where the options are endless! Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line, this 7-day cruise for four with oceanview stateroom accommodations will set sail from New York. While on board, your schedule is completely up to you! Norwegian’s signature Freestyle Cruising® is all about giving you the freedom and flexibility to have your style of vacation.

*  Chloé. A newly unveiled signature scent captures the creative, confident individuality of the Chloé woman. A fresh and feminine fragrance with an utterly innate sense of chic. A sublime rose scent that uniquely blends femininity, natural and elegant. With your $85 Chloé fragrance collection purchase, receive this beautiful token: Deluxe Mini Eau de Parfum, 1oz Body Lotion and a signature Chloé pouch.* On 3/28, 4/2, 4/3 and 4/10, you will also receive a long stem rose along with your gift.**

*  The creative genius behind Nine West now has his own line and in-store garden! Come check out Vince Camuto shoes and handbags during the Flower Show. Vince Camuto is a high-quality, fashion-forward brand that's stylish and chic. Vince Camuto is at the forefront of design and fashion, creating elegant, contemporary footwear and handbags for the modern woman.

*  Come shop in Jessica Simpson’s garden, celebrating everything floral and fun! Be sure to check out the entire Jessica Simpson Collection, offering spring dresses and coats, shoes, sunglasses, handbags, swimwear and much more!

*  Visit the beautiful MyPrincessAcademy.com garden on the 7th Floor, inspired by their wondrous online destination that plays an inspired role in the positive development of girls ages three and up. Like their website, the garden empowers every girl to be their own kind of princess their best selves by instilling the “4 Pillars” of being a real princess: generosity, intelligence, beauty and confidence. With a magical brand of quality dress-up apparel, accessories and decor, MyPrincessAcademy.com provides the perfect place where every young girl can grow up to rule.

*  You’re invited to travel back in time! The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia, operates the world’s largest living history museum. The historic area showcases the lives of the people who helped build and inspire a nation. Be sure to check out the Colonial Williamsburg Pleasure Garden in The Cellar throughout the show, featuring herbs, ornamental plans and gardening tools familiar in the 18th century.

Guided Tours
To experience Macy’s Flower Show to its fullest, take advantage of our 20-minute specially guided tours! They’re available every half hour between 11am and 4pm at the Macy’s 35th and Broadway door. During the tour, you'll learn all about this year’s flowers and plants, plus we’ll give you an insider’s look at how the show was installed. Tours are complimentary. For more information, call (212) 494-4495.

Flower Show Memorabilia

Don't forget to stop by Macy’s Souvenir Shop on the Lower Level and the Main Floor. We have a fantastic collection of Macy’s Flower Show memorabilia, including totes, tees and mugs, special plush toys and lots more! Sorry, no phone orders.
*No purchase necessary. Employees of Macy's, participating sponsors and their immediate families are not eligible. See details in-store.
**While supplies last.

http://www1.macys.com/campaign/flowershow/highlights_new-york-city.jsp 

Bouquet of the Day Schedule

Join us on the Main Floor to see the Bouquets of the Day, presented by New York’s most talented designers.
http://www1.macys.com/campaign/flowershow/bouquet_new-york-city.jsp


Macy’s Flower Show History and pictures from last year’s show:

http://www1.macys.com/campaign/flowershow/history.jsp 

9/20/09 Henry Hudson’s Mannahatta @ BPC’s Teardrop Park

Sunday, September 20 at 2pm

Teardrop Park
(betw Warren & Murray Streets, East of River Terrace to North End Avenue)
Battery Park City in New York, NY 10005
Cost: Free
For all ages

Enjoy the opportunity to hear landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson discuss the natural history of our island. In his new book Mannahatta: The Natural History of New York City, he has recreated the untamed island Henry Hudson came upon in 1609. A book signing by the author follows the tour.

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration required. Phone: 212.267.9700 x 366

More info about the Mannahatta Project and see a lecture by Eric Sanderson:

http://themannahattaproject.org/