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September 2009

Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:00PM

Free Screening of Andrew Zuckerman's "Bird"

Join us on the High Line for a free screening of photographer Andrew Zuckerman's new film project, "Bird."

The short film will be projected, in a repeating loop, on a 11' x 20' screen in the 14th Street Passage on the High Line. It offers a rare opportunity to see birds separate from their habitats, in their purest form. Shot against white in high definition, the projection brings a modern approach to birdwatching in an urban environment.

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  Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:00AM

WELLNESS Programs: Yoga on the High Line

Come practice Yoga in New York City’s newest park with Nikki Costello on the High Line between 15th and 16th Streets.

Members: $5.00
Non-Members: $10.00

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  Sunday, September 13, 2009 2:00PM

WALKING TOURS: Matthew Johnson

A tour of the High Line guided by Senior Associate of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Matthew Johnson.

High Line Members: $5
Non-Members: $10

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  Monday, September 14, 2009 6:00PM

Edible Estates Garden Opening

The "Lenape Edible Estate: Manhattan" was planted on June 13, 2009, and will officially open to the public on Monday, September 14, from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The opening will be accompanied by activities, talks, garden tours, native foods, corn shucking, a video premiere, and a celebration marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Henry Hudson to the island of Manhattan.

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  Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:30PM

GARDEN Programs: Garden Talk

Patrick Cullina, Vice President of Horticulture & Park Operations at Friends of the High Line will discuss both regional and urban environments, how they inform the potential of urban horticulture, and the High Line project in particular.

FREE. RSVP Required. Walk-ins allowed until program is full.

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  Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:00PM

ART Programs: Specials

Specials is an ongoing, roving art project in which artists Lisa Sigal and Paul Ramírez Jonas have constructed a mobile unit composed of vendor carts and a 10 x 4 foot wall. On one side of the wall, they hang artwork by a wide range of artists; on the flip side, they serve homemade tacos, free of charge.

Specials will be presented on the High Line in the 14th Street Passage (between 13th and 14th Streets) on Thursday, September 17 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. It will feature works by Fiona Tan and Regina Silveira, and a potato and corn croquette with red cabbage and avocado taco.

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  Sunday, September 20, 2009 2:00PM

WALKING TOURS: Friends of the High Line Horticulture Staff

Walking tour of the High Line with Friends of the High Line Horticulture Staff.

High Line Members: $5
Non-Members: $10

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  Thursday, September 24, 2009 4:00PM

FAMILY Programs: Recycled Railroad - A Family Art Workshop with the Children's Museum of the Arts

Join The Children's Museum of the Arts for an evening of recycled art on the High Line. Teaching Artist, Agee Gliksman, will lead participants in an art workshops that highlights the High Line's railroad history. Open to all families and children ages 3 and up.

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  Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:00AM

FAMILY Programs: High Line Hunt

Join Dorothea Basile and ARTime to discover hidden secrets of the High Line including train tracks, mystery tunnels, and pinwheels.

FREE. RSVP recommended but not required. Walk-ins will be admitted until the program is full. Event will take place rain or shine.

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  Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:00PM

The Kitchen Block Party: A Neighborhood Street Fair

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Kick off the fall season with a free, family-friendly street festival featuring an afternoon of live performances alongside dozens of artist-led activities and crafts, including face-painting, puppet and mask-making, temporary tattoos, cookie decorating, collaborative sculpture projects, unusual photo booths, hula-hoop and drumming workshops and many, many more!

Friends of the High Line will have a booth featuring interactive art projects by Kim Beck and Michael de Feo.

The Kitchen Block Party
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
West 19th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues
FREE


Rain or Shine

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  Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:00PM

WALKING TOURS: Jeff Hafner

A tour of the High Line guided by Friends of the High Line Manager of Institutional Giving, Jeff Hafner.

High Line Members: $5
Non-Members: $10

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  Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:30PM

ART Programs: Artist Spencer Finch Discusses 'The River that Flows Both Ways' and Other Recent Works

Artist Spencer Finch will discuss his artwork on the High Line, The River That Flows Both Ways, as well as other recent works.

FREE. RSVP recommended but not required. Walk-ins will be admitted until the program is full.

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