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Events in June 2024

  • Morrisania Musical Legacy

    Morrisania Musical Legacy

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    Jun 1, 2024

    Saturday, June 1, 2024
    11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    The Morrisania neighborhood was the home to many jazz musicians and was also one of the 
cradles of hip hop in The Bronx. This walking tour will explore the jazz, doo-wop, Latin music, and hip hop history of the neighborhood; as well as some of the social history that has changed the face of the neighborhood, from the fires that raged here in the 1970s and 1980s that led to visits by Presidents Reagan and Carter to the social activism that has built it back up.

    Friend of HDC / Senior $15; General Admission $20

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  • Preservation School – Neon Lightning Then and Now

    Preservation School – Neon Lightning Then and Now

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    Jun 4, 2024

    Tuesday, June 4, 2024
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    Via Zoom

    In this Preservation School class led by Let There Be Neon’s (LTBN) Jeff Friedman, participants will get a first-hand account of working with neon lighting. He will talk about how LTBN got started and what led him to the profession of artistic lighting. Jeff will provide a history of neon lighting, how it became popular, and how it’s made. In addition, he will explain the differences between new neon and historic neon and LED vs. neon.

    Jeff will give examples of historic and new commissions LTBN has created through the years including their Studio 54 installation, early portable neon, and partnerships with artists, Soul Cycle and Sweetgreen. He will also explain the restoration process of historic neon including neon signs in Cuba, the neon sign for the famed UWS bar Dublin House, and much more. He will discuss how they determine if a piece can be restored, sent to a museum, or if it’s irreparable, and his personal wish list of historical NYC signs not yet restored.

    $5

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  • Scenic Stewardship Series - Brooklyn Bicycle Tour – Scenic Landmarks from Prospect Park to Coney Island

    Scenic Stewardship Series - Brooklyn Bicycle Tour – Scenic Landmarks from Prospect Park to Coney Island

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    Jun 9, 2024

    Sunday, June 9, 2024
    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

    Requirements: Bikes in Safe Condition and Helmets. 

    Join Richard Sanford and Manny Sanudo, two New York City licensed guides for a memorable bicycle ride of Brooklyn visiting numerous scenic landmarks, parks and open spaces, historic neighborhoods, food destinations, and much more! We begin at Grand Army Plaza with our bicycle safety check. We’ll make sure our bikes are fit for this 4-hour experience – tires pumped up, brakes in working order, gears geared up and helmets nice and snug. (Yes, you’ll have to have a helmet to do the ride!) The tour will feature stops and discussion of all of Brooklyn’s designated Scenic Landmarks, from Eastern Parkway through Prospect Park, along the Ocean Parkway Malls, and all the way to the world-famous Coney Island Boardwalk! In addition, your knowledgeable guides will discuss many of the charming neighborhoods in the surrounding area on rides along quiet side streets. In less than 5 miles you’ll be at the beach in Coney Island to ride along the boardwalk and hear the history of the Cyclone Roller Coaster, Luna Park, The Boardwalk, and The Parachute Jump. The tour will finish with a visit to Nathan’s Famous where Americans first fell in love with the Hot Dog.

    Friends / Seniors $15; General $20

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  • Scenic Stewardship Series - Changing Design in Central Park

    Scenic Stewardship Series - Changing Design in Central Park

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    Jun 15, 2024

    Changing Design in Central Park

    Saturday, June 15, 2024
    11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Since its opening in 1857, Central Park has been an urban oasis that makes up the heart of New York City. Since those early days, many alterations have been made to the Park that make it what it is today. On this walking tour, Author Cynthia S. Brenwall will include historical images and architectural plans taken from her book,  The Central Park: Original Designs for New York’s Greatest Treasure to illustrate the ever-changing designs of the Park while still holding true to the original vision of its designers.

    Friends / Seniors $15; General $20

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  • Grassroots Preservation Awards & Preservation Party

    Grassroots Preservation Awards & Preservation Party

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    Jun 18, 2024

    Tuesday, June 18, 2024

    Saint Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery

    131 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003

    6:00 to 8:00 PM

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  • 50 Years of Bronx River Restoration

    50 Years of Bronx River Restoration

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    Jun 22, 2024

    Saturday, June 22, 2024
    11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    This walking tour explores and celebrates the achievements and future of community-led, government-funded projects that are reshaping the urban environment of The Bronx. The walking tour begins at West Farms, highlighting the 50-year Bronx River Restoration effort. We will visit Drew Garden, discussing the transformation of the West Farms intersection through a fully-funded DDC project. The tour will also explore a section of the Cross Bronx Expressway, discussing successful funding projects and the CapThe Cross Bronx initiative. The tour proceeds through Starlight Park, stops at River House beside the repurposed Sheridan Blvd, and concludes at the Cass Gilbert-design station by the Whitlock Avenue Train Station. The tour will be led by Nilka Martell, founder of Loving the Bronx, an organization that promotes community building, and development.

    Friend of HDC / Senior $15; General Admission $20

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