The Trust for Governors Island’s Leslie Koch and New York magazine’s David Haskell will be speaking at the AIA’s Center for Architecture this Monday at 6:30 PM. The two will discuss all that is happening on Governors Island, the Park and Public Space Plan design and the timeline for the plan. The first phase of [...]
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Though the crowd on the swings at Picnic Point often suggests otherwise, we know that play on Governors Island is NOT just for grown ups! As part of Governors Island Park and Public Space project, West 8 is designing new play experiences for kids and we want to make sure they are as fun as can be. So [...]
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This weekend will be the last chance to play Figment’s artist designed miniature golf course this year! There are just three days left to come to Governors Island for Free Bike Fridays, art exhibits, programs, mini golf, outdoor sculpture and the great views from Picnic Point. Don’t miss Storm King’s Mark di Suvero at [...]
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This Saturday, get your fill of local pork, beer and wine at Pig Island II! Last year’s Pig Island was a great success and the food and fun are returning this year on September 10. This Saturday from 11:30 to 5, head out to Colonels Row for Pig Island II to try incredible pork dishes [...]
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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at riding a unicycle? Well now is your chance. Come to Governors Island on Saturday for A day of unicycle races, games, shows and more. Visitors will be able to watch unicycle hockey, basketball, world record attempts, a one-wheeled show by the public and participate in games [...]
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Do you love Free Bike Fridays? Then you will love this weekend’s Free Bike Sunday! You can come out to Governors Island this Sunday and borrow a bike for free, for up to one hour, courtesy of Pepsi. And, this Free Bike Day will be bigger and better than ever, as visitors will be able [...]
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The 4 Heads Art Fair returns for the fourth year in a row to Building 12. The 4heads jury has chosen 120 independent artists of merit and a select number of innovative galleries to participate in the fair, which runs every weekend in September. Each participant is granted space in Building 12, a former military barracks [...]
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If you are visiting Governors Island this Saturday, not only can you take part in all of our fantastic activities like biking and enjoying art exhibits, but you can also participate in a variety of workshops. If you want to experience hands-on arts programs and crafts, these programs are right up your alley. More information is [...]
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UPDATE: The African Film Festival was postponed due to Hurricane Irene but is now rescheduled for Sunday, September 25. All activities will go on as planned at the end of the month! There are always a great mix of programs happening on Governors Island and perhaps not more so than this weekend which will feature [...]
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Governors Island is usually car-free, but won’t be tomorrow! The Volkswagen Traffic Jam comes to Picnic Point with dozens of Beetles, buses, dune buggies, Things, and other original and custom VDubs circa the 1950′s through the late 1970′s. The event is a spectator judged vintage car show, so you can come out and choose your own [...]
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