August Newsletter

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AILEY MOVES NYC
NOW - Monday, August 1

This summer, Ailey presents a free dance celebration for New York City, the cultural capital of the world. Join Ailey Moves NYC!, a 10-day series of outdoor activities for all ages across the five boroughs. Enjoy performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, dance in classes and workshops led by Ailey’s Arts In Education and Ailey Extension teachers and musicians, meet current students from the acclaimed Ailey School, and watch the stirring documentary  AILEY out in the open air.

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CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER OF NEW YORK
SUMMER WORKSHOP 2022 FINAL CONCERT
Friday, July 29 I 7PM
Christ and St. Steven’s Church 120 W 69th St.

Join the Chamber Music Center of New York’s 2022 Summer Workshop for their final concert! The concert will be performed by orchestra and chamber music participants and will feature music by Mozart, Beethoven, Khatchaturian, Holst, and more!

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OPEN STREETS
HOURS
Amsterdam: Weekends from 10AM - 9PM
Columbus: Sundays from 9AM - 5PM

MUGI POTTERY STUDENT SHOW
July 30-31
Open Streets Amsterdam

Come out to see Mugi Pottery Studio’s student work on display on the Open Streets. 

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DANCE PARTY NYC
Saturday, August 6 I 3-7PM
Open Streets Amsterdam

Come out to our installation of Dance Party NYC with Bishop Productions on Open Streets. There will be dance performances and instruction. Anyone is welcome! 


TEXTILE RECYCLING
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Amsterdam 109-110th


Green Tree Textiles will collect unwanted clothes, shoes, bags, towels and household linens for reuse and recycling. No rugs or blankets please.
RIVERSIDE PARK CONSERVANCY

RIVERSIDE PARK HORTICULTURE TOUR

Saturday, July 30 I 11AM - 12:30PM
475 Riverside Drive Suite 455

Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes! The topic for July 30 is iNaturalist BioBlitz Walk. This program is free to the public, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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SUMMER SPORTS CAMP AT FORT WASHINGTON

Need to find a camp for your kid? Sign-ups for the Riverside Park Conservancy’s Summer Sports Camp operate on a week-to-week basis, so it is never too late to join. Campers can register for a variety of sports, all between 158th and 181st Streets. Sports include Soccer (full or half day), Volleyball (full or half day), Tennis (full day), Basketball (full day), and Flag Football (full day). The camp’s scholarship program ensures that every camper, regardless of financial situation, can attend. Contact sports@riversideparknyc.org with any questions about programs, pricing, or need-based scholarship opportunities.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

SMOKE JAZZ BAR BACK OPEN!

Lounge Hours: Wed - Sun | 4PM - Midnight
Listening Room Hours: Wed - Sun | 5 - 11PM

2751 Broadway (106 & Broadway)

Come support the newly re-opened Smoke Jazz Bar!  A full performance schedule as well as special events will be listed on their website. 

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FRESH FOOD FOR SENIORS

Thursdays this Summer - Fall 
1-3PM I 593 Columbus Ave

Fresh Food for Seniors offers a bag of locally-grown fresh produce for $10 (a $15+ value) throughout the growing season. It’s a pay-as-you go, not a subscription. Produce is ordered by GrowNYC at wholesale prices from farmers in New York and New Jersey.
To sign up, pay $10 cash in advance on the “pickup Thursday” the week or so before you want a bag of produce at Goddard Riverside Older Adult Center, between 1-3PM. Then, get your produce the following pickup day. A full list of pickup days for this summer into the fall is included in the flier to the right.

URBAN RHYTHMS EXHIBIT

On View NOW - August 28
Anibal Aviles Playground
111 W 108th St.


Stop by Anibal Aviles Playground to see the Urban Rhythm art exhibit presented by El Taller Latio Americano! This exhibit will be on display through the end of August. 

NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY

Saturday, July 30
Amsterdam Ave b/w 110th & 111th 

Come out for a neighborhood block party and resource fair!

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
UPTOWN BOUNCE: DIVA NIGHT
Thursday, August 4 I 6PM I 1220 Fifth Ave at 104th St.
Free I Pre-registration Suggested

Join the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio for their free summer block party series celebrating East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile. On Diva Night, celebrate Madonna's birthday by paying homage to your favorite divas, from Madonna and Janet to Rihanna and JLo! Featuring exciting drag performances by La Diva Ciccone and Octavia Anye. 

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MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT
Friday, July 29 I 1PM
Neidorff-Karpati Hall I 130 Claremont Ave

Come out to see MSM’s Summer Jazz Concert featuring works by John Coltrane (arr. Terry White), Dizzy Gillespie (arr. Michael Sweeney), Harry Styles, and more! Proof of vaccination required for entry and masks required inside.

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BLOOMINGDALE HISTORY GROUP
HOMEMADE HISTORY EXCHANGE
Sunday, August 14 I 1-4PM
Amsterdam Ave & 109th St.

Stroll over to Amsterdam Avenue for a real Open Streets treat. Eat cookies, chat with neighbors, and look through a treasure chest of historical photos, articles, and maps related to the immediate neighborhood. There will be coloring sheets and crayons for those who enjoy them as well! 
As part of the history exchange, volunteers will be at the ready to help you research your block or your building, and to introduce you to further resources. Bring along your own historical photos to show us — we'd love to see them! The History Exchange is co-sponsored by the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group and the Columbus Amsterdam BID as part of the Open Streets program.

RIVERSIDE CLAY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
2022 SUNSET CONCERT SERIES
Saturdays this Summer I 7PM
Riverside Park along the Hudson River near 96th St
Join the RCTA for their Summer Concert Series on Saturday nights at 7PM! The free concert evenings are highlighted by picnics and good company as live entertainment enthusiasts gather on the north lawn to enjoy a variety of musical acts as listed below. The Sunset Concert Series is a prime example of how the RCTA aims to provide community engagement experiences for all. Gilad Bloom Band will be performing on July 30 and Mimi & The Podd Brothers will perform on August 6.
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GREENMARKETS

GROWNYC 97th ST. GREENMARKET
Fridays | 8AM-2PM
W 97th St. between Amsterdam and Columbus

GROWNYC COLUMBIA GREENMARKET
Thursdays and Sundays | 8AM-3PM 
Broadway between 114-116th St. 

MORNINGSIDE PARK FARMER'S MARKET
Saturdays | 10AM-3PM 
W 110th St. at Manhattan Ave.
**NOW ACCEPTING PRE-ORDERS**
FOOD BENEFITS PROGRAM WELCOME!
Go to the Manager's Tent to use your SNAP EBT card and get tokens to spend with our vendors. Health Bucks available ($2 for every $2 in SNAP, up to $10). Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks can be used at the farm stands June-November.
ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
CCC CLOTHING CLOSET
Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building
The Clothing Closet distributes emergency clothing through the Nutrition, Health, and Clothing Center, and also provides workplace-appropriate clothing for individuals returning to the workforce. Persons seeking professional clothing must have a referral from an agency familiar with their employment search. Clothing distribution is free of charge and  based on availability, and clients can obtain clothing once per month. Identification is required.

The Clothing Closet accepts donations of gently-used, freshly-laundered clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the Cathedral from Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM
 

CCC SUNDAY SOUP KITCHEN
Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building
With no eligibility restrictions, meal services are offered to all without regard to age, gender, race, income, or denominational affiliation. Sunday Soup Kitchen meals consist of a healthy, diverse menu that includes fresh produce, a wide variety of meat/proteins, and low-salt, heart-healthy food options.

FIND RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUR BLOOMINGDALERESTAURANTS.NYC TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY GUIDE 
Restaurants in the Neighborhood
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