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High Line Art Performance: Simone Forti

Erika Harvey — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:15:47 -0400

Join us tonight at 6:00 PM when celebrated choreographer Simone Forti will present her famous 1961 experimental dance work Huddle, along the pathway of the High Line. A group of dancers will form a huddle that will move along the High Line with one dancer after the other detaching from the group, climbing on the human formation, and reuniting with the huddle.

This event begins at 6:00 PM on the High Line under The Standard, New York.

Summer Hours Begin June 1

Erika Harvey — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:10:00 -0400

Summer hours take effect on Friday, June 1, with the park being open from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

Relax on the 23rd Street Lawn, enjoy a snack from one of our food partners, or just take an evening stroll to celebrate the beginning of the summer season.

Follow @highlinenyc on Twitter for the latest information and operational updates.

Talk: Beyond the High Line: Transforming Detroit

Erika Harvey — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:43:38 -0400

Join us for a presentation and discussion of new and revived public spaces in Detroit like the International Riverfront and Riverwalk, the Dequindre Cut, Roosevelt Park, and Ponyride.

Faye Alexander Nelson of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and Phillip Cooley of the Roosevelt Park Conservancy, will share their experiences on public space in Detroit and the role it has had in the city’s evolution.

Stay tuned for the next in our series of “Beyond the High Line” series, happening this fall on the High Line.

LOCATION
14th Street Passage
On the High Line, at West 14th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
This High Line Talk is made possible by the New York Community Trust—LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund and, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

High Line Live!: ¡Arriba!

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:51:12 -0400

Friends of the High Line is pleased to partner with HAI and Hudson Guild to present three evenings of dancing and live Latin music on the High Line in June, July, and August. On Wednesday, June 27, join us for live music by Orlando Marin, The Last Mambo King.

Join us for additional evenings of live music and dancing on Wednesday, July 25 and Wednesday, August 22.

LOCATION
Under The Standard, New York
On the High Line at West 13th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required

About Orlando Marin
Orlando Marin, a Bronx native, formed his first band in the 1950’s and is the second longest running Latin band in New York, after Tito Puente’s. Orlando’s ensemble performs a blend of traditional Latin music including salsa and meringue. A contemporary of such greats as Tito Puente, Machito, and Tito Rodriquez, Orland Marin is the only orchestra leader from New York’s golden era of mambo who still performs regularly.

About HAI
For over 42 years, HAI, a non-profit arts agency providing New York's culturally underserved communities with opportunities to participate in and enjoy the city's rich array of arts events.

About Hudson Guild
Hudson Guild is a multi-service community center serving those who live, work or go to school in Chelsea, with a focus on those in need.

SUPPORT
MetLife is a Leading Supporter of High Line Live!

Talk: Beyond the High Line: Transforming Chicago

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:37:00 -0400

The Bloomingdale Trail is a three mile-long elevated railway in the heart of Chicago. In a historical trajectory similar to the High Line’s, the railways were elevated to take trains off of busy city streets, but these railways fell out of use in the late 20th century. Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail formed to advocate for the railway’s transformation into a vibrant public space.

We are pleased to welcome Beth White from The Trust for Public Land and Ben Helphand from Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail for an introduction to the project. Beth and Ben will walk you through the history of the railway, current design concepts, the complexities of a public-private partnership, and the balance required to create a public space that will be a mixture of park and trail, and both a neighborhood park and a citywide destination.

Join us on July 23 for the next talk in our “Beyond the High Line” series: Transforming Detroit.

LOCATION
14th Street Passage
On the High Line, at West 14th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required.

About Beth White
Beth is the Director of the Chicago Region Office of The Trust for Public Land. Her previous positions include serving as the Managing Director of Communications and Policy for the Chicago Housing Authority, the Chief of Staff for the Chicago Transit Authority's Chicago Transit Board, and the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development. In addition, Beth was the founding executive director of Friends of the Chicago River. She was appointed to the National Capital Planning Commission by President Obama, serves on the board of NeighborSpace, and is the former Chair of the Lakewood Balmoral National Historic District Committee. Beth received a B.Phil. from Northwestern University and M.A. in Urban Studies from Loyola University.

About Ben Helphand
Ben is the Executive Director of NeighborSpace, a nonprofit urban land trust dedicated to preserving and sustaining community managed open spaces in Chicago. He is also the board president of the Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail, a community group that advocates for the conversion of an elevated rail viaduct on Chicago's northwest side into a multi-use linear park; board president of GreenNet, Chicago's community greening coalition; a board member of the Active Transportation Alliance, an co-creator of the Election Day Advent Calendar. Previously Ben worked as the Pedestrian Program Manager and Director of the Civic Footprint at the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Ben received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.A. from the University of Chicago Divinity School.

High Line Live!: ¡Arriba!

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:02:20 -0400

Friends of the High Line is pleased to partner with HAI and Hudson Guild to present three evenings of dancing and live Latin music on the High Line in June, July, and August. On Wednesday, July 25, join us for live music by Juan Morales and Sonido Consteño.

Join us for additional evenings of live music and dancing on Wednesday, June 27 and Wednesday, August 22.

LOCATION
Under The Standard, New York
On the High Line at West 13th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required

About Sonido Costeño
Established on City Island in New York City, the group’s mission is to share their Latin roots through contemporary Latin music infused with a world beat. Sonido Consteño band members include Sam Barrios, on keys, Danny Hinton on bass, Ivan Rodriquez on drums and timbas, and Juan Ma Morales, lead vocalist who also plays cuatro and guitar. Their repertoire goes beyond “salsa” creating a fusion of Cuban son, Dominican meringue and bachata, Jamaican reggae, as well as Guaracha. This unique style resonates with American modern jazz influences.

About Hudson Guild
Hudson Guild is a multi-service community center serving those who live, work or go to school in Chelsea, with a focus on those in need.

SUPPORT
MetLife is a Leading Supporter of High Line Live!

High Line Live!: ¡Arriba!

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:11:46 -0400

Join us for additional evenings of live music and dancing on Wednesday, June 27, and Wednesday, July 25.

LOCATION
Under The Standard, New York
On the High Line at West 13th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required

About Nu D’Lux
Established in 1995 in Brooklyn, Nu D’Lux has its roots in Son Montuno, an important genre of Cuban popular music that is the foundation of many dance forms including salsa. Co-leaders Aaron Halva and Jainardo Batista-Sterling fuse European and African musical influences, blending a profound respect for traditional Latin music with a hearty dose of funky innovation all with an urban sensibility.

About Hudson Guild
Hudson Guild is a multi-service community center serving those who live, work or go to school in Chelsea, with a focus on those in need.

SUPPORT
MetLife is a Leading Supporter of High Line Live!

High Line Kids: Wild Wednesday, Creature Feature with a Butterfly Flight!

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:58:47 -0400

The last Wednesday of every month young nature-lovers are introduced to a different High Line critter. This month, join us to parade down the High Line and watch the butterflies we’ve been raising all month take their very first flight!

The High Line Children’s Workyard Kit by Cas Holman will also be available for young builders to create one-of-a-kind vehicles, forts, creatures, structures, and machines from our kit of custom-designed wood planks, nuts, and bolts.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

Chelsea Music Festival

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:24:11 -0400

Catch a sneak peak of the annual Chelsea Music Festival, with a mid-day open-air concert on the High Line. Join Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation violinist Fanny Clamagirand and fellow Chelsea Music Festival musicians in a display of world-class music that celebrates the beauty and open spaces of the High Line.

LOCATION
10th Avenue Square
On the High Line at West 17th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required

ABOUT THE CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL
The New York Times has called the Chelsea Music Festival “a gem of a series,” with events that include classical, jazz, family, new music and late night performances and more. The Festival runs from Friday, June 15 through Saturday, June 23, and features more than 20 events in 8 fascinating Chelsea venues exploring a French-Japanese theme through the performing, visual, and culinary arts. For more information and tickets to other Festival events, please visit www.chelseamusicfestival.org.

SUPPORT
MetLife is a Leading Supporter of High Line Live!

Tours & Talks: High Line Design with Elizabeth Fain LaBombard, from James Corner Field Operations

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:35:52 -0400

The transformation of the High Line from out-of-use freight rail structure to an extraordinary public park would not have been possible without the vision of the design team of James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Piet Oudolf.

Join landscape architect, Elizabeth Fain LaBombard, an Associate at James Corner Field Operations, on a walking tour to learn about the project from concept through execution. She will focus on the challenges of designing and installing on an elevated steel structure and provide insight into how the High Line’s unique details were implemented.

This High Line Program is open to visitors of all ages. Tickets are $15, or $10 for members of Friends of the High Line.

LOCATION
The meeting location will be provided in the confirmation email following your ticket purchase.

Lawn Time with the Museum for African Art

Erika Harvey — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:16:00 -0400

Join the Museum for African Art for a very special Lawn Time celebrating Ghanaian Republic Day on July 1 and our own Independence Day on July 4. Bring your family to a Ghanaian storytelling celebration of Kweku Ananse the Spider, a traveling trickster who weaves tales to teach and entertain.

LOCATION
The 23rd Street Lawn
On the High Line between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets

In the event of rain, Lawn Time will take place at the Chelsea Market Passage, on the High Line at 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages zero to three accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

Your Vote Will Help Keep the High Line Thriving

Kate Lindquist — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Vote today – and every day, through Monday, May 21 – to help the High Line gain important funding for capital improvements and maintenance.

The High Line is one of 40 historic sites in the running for funding from Partners in Preservation, a grantmaking program that focuses on historic preservation. Your online votes determine which sites receive grants, so all it takes is a few clicks to support the High Line.

Visit www.PartnersinPreservation.com to vote now, or visit the High Line Blog to learn more about this special opportunity for the High Line.

High Line Kids: Wild Wednesday, Creature Feature with Busy Bees!

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:45:54 -0400

The last Wednesday of every month young nature-lovers are introduced to a different High Line critter. This month, join Megan Paska, Tim O’Neal, and Chase Emmons of Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm and Backwards Beekeepers NYC, to see live bees make honey right before your eyes and explore how these garden helpers dance their way to sweet flowers.

LOCATION
Chelsea Market Passage
On the High Line at West 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

High Line Live!: Jazz on the Move with Make Music New York

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:59:50 -0400

In the evening on Thursday, June 21, several jazz bands will roam the High Line. All bands will begin at the southern terminus of the High Line, at Gansevoort Street, and will work their way north toward West 30th Street. Stay tuned for a final lineup.

Throughout the five boroughs of New York, Make Music New York presents a variety of free outdoor concerts featuring performers from all musical persuasions – from rap to opera – all during one community-driven celebration on Thursday, June 21.

LOCATION
Gansevoort Overlook
On the High Line at Gansevoort Street

SUPPORT
MetLife is a Leading Supporter of High Line Live!

Tours & Talks: High Line Design Tour with Lisa Switkin

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:53:01 -0400

Join Lisa Switkin, Associate Partner at James Corner Field Operations, for a walking tour of the High Line to get a behind-the-scenes look at the park’s unique design.

This High Line Program is open to visitors of all ages. Tickets are $15, or $10 for members of Friends of the High Line.

LOCATION
The meeting location will be provided in the confirmation email following your ticket purchase.

High Line Kids: Wild Wednesday, Creature Feature with Super Worms!

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:38:46 -0400

The last Wednesday of every month young nature-lovers are introduced to a different High Line critter. This month, hold a worm in your hand and learn how these wriggly wonders turn vegetable and plant scraps into soil.

LOCATION
Chelsea Market Passage
On the High Line at West 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

Tours & Talks: High Line Design with Peter Mullan, Vice President for Plannning & Design

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:23:15 -0400

Join a walking tour led by Peter Mullan, Friends of the High Line Vice President for Planning & Design, for an insider’s look at the designs for the third and final section of the High Line at the rail yards.

This High Line Program is open to visitors of all ages. Tickets are $15, or $10 for members of Friends of the High Line.

LOCATION
The meeting location will be provided in the confirmation email following your ticket purchase.

High Line Movies: Teen Picks

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:06:27 -0400

During our surveying of community members this past summer and fall, many teens expressed interest in summer film screenings. So this August, we’ve recruited local teens to curate a series of film screenings for the High Line.

Stay tuned for details and a full schedule.

This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
MetLife is a Leading Supporter of High Line Live!

EVERY WEDNESDAY: High Line Kids: Wild Wednesday

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:53:00 -0400

Watch a butterfly grow, touch a wriggly worm, or grab a magnifying glass and watch seeds fly at this weekly drop-in nature-based program. Each month focuses on a different natural wonder on the High Line, see below for more details.

June: Plant Parts
Children will be able to use magnifying glasses to get up-close-and-personal with some of the High Line’s plants. See the texture of a flower, watch as seeds fly, or examine the intricate veins on leaves. At the end of the month, join us for a Creature Feature with live bees!

July: Butterflies
Throughout the month of July, we’ll be raising our own brood of Painted Lady butterflies. During each Wild Wednesday session this month we’ll learn about the life cycle of butterflies and check-in on the development of our own. This month will culminate in a celebration and release of our butterflies.

Please note Wild Wednesdays will not take place on Wednesday, July 4.

August: Food Chain
Children will get an inside peek at the hidden ecosystem on the High Line. Find the sun trapped inside a plant’s leaf, hop like a grasshopper, or become a bird on the hunt for a meal on the High Line. At the end of the month, children can check out a wriggly worm turning old plant material into nutritious soil at our Creature Feature.

LOCATION
Chelsea Market Passage
On the High Line at West 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

High Line Kids: Second Saturdays with the Children’s Museum of the Arts

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:32:50 -0400

Friends of the High Line is teaming up with the Children’s Museum of the Arts to present monthly drop-in art workshops for kids. Using found objects and natural materials, kids can craft their own High Line-inspired masterpieces under the guidance of Children’s Museum of the Arts Teaching Artists.

LOCATION
Chelsea Market Passage
On the High Line at West 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

Tours & Talks: High Line Tour with Annik La Farge and Rick Darke

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:25:19 -0400

Join On the High Line author Annik La Farge and renowned landscape ethicist Rick Darke for an in-depth look at the area’s cultural, industrial, maritime and railroad history. Learn about the past, present, and future of the High Line’s multilayered landscape while exploring the area’s cultural and industrial history from Chelsea north to the Rail Yards.

This High Line Program is open to visitors of all ages. Tickets are $15, or $10 for members of Friends of the High Line.

LOCATION
The meeting location will be provided in the confirmation email following your ticket purchase.

SUPPORT
This High Line Tour is made possible by the New York Community Trust—LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund and, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

EVERY THURSDAY: High Line Kids: Lawn Time for Little Ones

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:53:36 -0400

Spread a blanket and gather around for a morning of storytelling and activities at the 23rd Street Lawn. Different professional storytellers and musicians will be joining us throughout the summer, so stop by each week for something new.

LOCATION
The 23rd Street Lawn
On the High Line between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets

In the event of rain, Lawn Time will take place at the Chelsea Market Passage, on the High Line at 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages zero to three accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

EVERY THURSDAY: High Line Kids: Lawn Time for Little Ones

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:52:06 -0400

LOCATION
The 23rd Street Lawn
On the High Line between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets

In the event of rain, Lawn Time will take place at the Chelsea Market Passage, on the High Line at 16th Street

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages zero to three accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

EVERY SATURDAY: High Line Kids: Arty Hours

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:50:34 -0400

Between the rich colors and textures you’ll find in the planting beds to the unique site-specific art works curated by High Line Art the High Line holds inspiration for creative minds of all ages. During Arty Hours, we invite families to drop-in to experiment with painting, drawing, and building materials from our Art Hub to create their own masterpieces to take home.

Then, join us on a hunt for High Line Art works spread throughout the park.

LOCATION
23rd Street Lawn
On the High Line between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.

EVERY SATURDAY: High Line Kids: Arty Hours

Erika Harvey — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:49:10 -0400

Then, join us on a hunt for High Line Art works spread throughout the park.

LOCATION
23rd Street Lawn
On the High Line between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets

This High Line Program is free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers. No RSVP required.

SUPPORT
Leading support for High Line Kids is provided by MetLife Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, with additional support from the Concordia Foundation.