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Summer on the Hudson – lots of free fun

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Summer on the Hudson is gearing up for its 6th season of free cultural and recreational events in Riverside Park South. This summer we have a great line-up of world class musicians for Acoustic Sundays, river themed movies for Movies Under the Stars, special all-day events, including the 1st Annual Main Squeeze Accordion Festival on July 8th, plenty of activities and events for kids, including Mamapalooza on May 21st, plus, yoga, pilates and kayaking.

Summer on the Hudson

Saturday, June 10, 2006, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: The Rail Yard History of Riverside Park South, Riverside Park South – Pier I @ 70th Street
Saturday, July 8, 2006, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm: 1st Annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival
Sunday, July 9, 2006, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Acoustic Sundays – Metropolitan Klezmer
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Movies Under the Stars – On the Waterfront
Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm: Movies Under the Stars – The African Queen
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Movies Under the Stars – Bob Fosse – August 17, 8:30 pm

Movies Under the Stars

Sweet Charity, (1969) … Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Chita Rivera and Sammy Davis, Jr. … Director: Bob Fosse … Shirley MacLaine triumphs as Charity Hope Valentine, an incurable optimist who happens to work at a seedy dime-a-dance joint. A hooker with a heart of gold, Charity’s search for true love is beautifully captured in Fosse’s stylistic film debut and features signature Fosse choreography and musical gems by the incomparable Cy Coleman.

Wednesday, August 17, 8:30pm, Riverside Park South, Pier I @ 70th Street … bring a chair, blanket and picnic!
Peter appraised Bob Fosse’s estate … had the opportunity to examine and hold his Oscar … see you at the movie!

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