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SUMMER Issue 16
Orchard Beach Summer Concert Series
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Dear Reader:
Welcome to the Summer Issue of Go Bronx Magazine, our new seasonal digital publication. Summertime is fun time in the borough. With over 6,000 acres of natural forest earning us the moniker “Borough of Parks,” there is plenty of walking, hiking, picnicking, bird-watching, music-listening and just plain lazing around to do. Orchard Beach festivities begin with a fireworks show and then free concerts every Sunday beginning July 7, and our museums and galleries feature fascinating art exhibits. The Bronx Salsa Fest brings a host of great music and panel discussions so put on your dancing shoes and be prepared to move to the rhythms. We have the largest urban zoo in the country and the most beautiful gardens at Wave Hill and the New York Botanical Garden. There are walks and talks and tours of architecture, history, and even beer. In fact, The Bronx can even show you a good time at a cemetery (see page 19) with trolley tours and scavenger hunts. There have been some new openings in the past couple of months. The only book store in the borough has finally launched and is hosting book readings by best-selling authors, some of them are Bronxites! New restaurants have also opened just in time for the sizzling summer season. Bricks and Hops offers an outdoor patio and over 40 craft beers. Zona de Cuba has a rooftop lounge with a view and some killer empanadas! See page 5 for more information on all of these openings. We hope to see you soon at one of these events. I know you will have a good time. Bronxfully yours, Olga Luz Tirado Editor-in-Chief, Go Bronx Magazine Executive Director, The Bronx Tourism Council
Summer 2019 Olga Luz Tirado Executive Director Sofia Thierfelder Grifoll Deputy Director Ashley Velez Tourism Coordinator
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Spotlight on City Island
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In Case You Missed It
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Calendar of Events JUNE 2019 JUNE 14 THE WOES OF BEING A WEIRDO OF COLOUR EMO NIGHT! 8pm – 2am; $10 | $8 with clothing donation It’s the return of The Bronx Beer Hall’s collaboration with ODIOSAS & HYDROPUNK (21+)!! Bring your angst and get ready for an extended karaoke session, live performance by Bronx-based RON X, and dance the night away with DJs Menudo Papp & Bad Dominicana! The Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue
JUNE 15 WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK 1pm – 2pm; Visit HERE for prices Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill’s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue VIEWING OF DULCE AND CONSCIOUS BOOK MAKING WITH ISIS RIVAS 4:30pm – 6pm; Free Participants will be asked to bring old clothing/fabric in order to repurpose it for journals/books. They will be asked to register HERE. BronxArtSpace, 305 East 104th Street CHILDREN & TEENS PROGRAM SHOWCASE 2019 5:30pm; $18 | $22 Broadway Dance Center presents The Children & Teens Program Showcase 2019, culminating the 2018-2019 season of dance. Purchase tickets HERE or call 718.518.4455. Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL SERIES 4pm – 5:30pm; Free Metropolitan Opera rising stars Leah Hawkins, Mario Bahg and Joseph Lim perform a program of favorite opera arias and duets. For more information click HERE. Williamsbridge Oval, Van Cortlandt Avenue, Resevoir Oval E.
BRONX RISING! JAMES REESE EUROPE & HIS LATIN CONNECTION 7pm – 9pm; Free James Reese Europe is the Army bandleader who is credited with introducing the French to jazz during WWI and U.S. audiences to tango, the first Latin American dance craze in the country. Europe’s music will be performed by the 78th Army Band-Jazz Combo, and a dance performance explaining the roots of tango will be presented by ACCENT Dance. For more information click HERE. Bronx Music Heritage Center, 1303 Louis Nine Blvd. PATH THROUGH HISTORY WEEKEND BEAUTIFUL BRONX TROLLEY TOUR - PART 2 12pm – 5pm; $40 Woodlawn Conservancy partners with The Bronx County Historical Society for this one-of-a-kind trolley tour. Take a historic tour on the Woodlawn Conservancy Trolley and experience Bronx history. See the beautiful campus of Bronx Community College (formerly NYU), the exquisite sculptures in the Hall of Fame for Great Americans and buildings designed by world-famous architects. Following lunch at Arthur Avenue, go through landscaped Parkchester with its sculptural treasures, see St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and the naturally landscaped Pelham Bay Park, ending with a ride on Pelham and Mosholu Parkways. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 11:45 AM and the Trolley Tour will begin at PAGE 3 12:00 PM.
PATH THROUGH HISTORY WEEKEND - ILLUMINATED MAUSOLEUMS MOONLIGHT TOUR 9pm – 11pm; $25 Join us for a unique opportunity to view Woodlawn at night, guided by the glow of some of Woodlawn’s most historic buildings. Tour some of Woodlawn's most beautiful mausoleums, appreciate the extravagant architecture, and marvel at the beautiful detail which makes these mausoleums part of New York's history. Register at HERE. Meet at Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue entrance
JUNE 18 JUDGEMENT FREE KARAOKE 8pm – 12am; Free Join The Bronx Beer Hall every Tuesday night for the best FREE karaoke in The Bronx. Our karaoke set up combines music, open mics, and great craft beer for some outrageous and (sometimes) great performances. DRINK SPECIALS from 9 PM - 11 PM. Come sing with us in a completely judgement free zone. The Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue
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CHILDREN & TEENS PROGRAM SHOWCASE 2019 10am, 1:30pm, 5:30pm; $18 | $22 Broadway Dance Center presents The Children & Teens Program Showcase 2019, culminating the 2018-2019 season of dance. Purchase tickers HERE or call 718.518.4455 Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse
SUBJECT ≠ OBJECT: 2019 FELLOWS GROUP EXHIBITION 6pm – 9pm; Free Curated by Alexander Campos. Subject≠Object feature works of the ten 2019 En Foco Photography Fellows. This exhibition examines contemporary societal issues of race, identity, sexuality, urbanization, ecology, feminism, and politics, while continuing the dialogue of the ongoing need to expose and respond to fear of the unknown. Learn more and register HERE. Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos, 450 Grand Concourse
PATH THROUGH HISTORY WEEKEND BEER BARONS AT WOODLAWN TROLLEY TOUR 2pm – 4pm $25 Join the Woodlawn Conservancy for a Father's Day trolley tour through fascinating brewery history. Among Woodlawn’s most impressive and curious memorials are those of the Beer Barons of New York. Tour the streets of the cemetery and unravel the mysteries of the Huckleberry Indians and Rudolph Schaefer, the hidden caves of the Ebling Brewery and George Ehret’s legendary Hell Gate Brewery. Register HERE. The Woodlawn Cemetery, meet at Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 1:45 PM
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Check out some of these NEW really cool places that just opened up within the past few months... The ONLY bookstore in The Bronx, this place is a fantastic hangout for readers and anyone interested in thoughtful social interaction and dialogue. 131 Alexander Avenue The tag line of this new eatery on Third Avenue is “just good food.” Judging from the reviews, the food is truly Just. That. Good. 2987 Third Avenue
127 Westchester Square
It’s a Cuban Fusion profusion with this hot new rooftop restaurant located in the old General Post Office building on the Grand Concourse. The empanadas are LIT. 558 Grand Concourse
A unique approach to AsianLatino flavas, this place is the cornerstone of Westchester Square! The Sushi Rolls Aplatanao is proof that adding sweet plantain to anything is just pure heaven!
Choose from over 40 (that’s FORTY) Craft beverages at this sporty new beer garden. It’s the only venue in the nabe with an outdoor patio. Great for summer fun, indeed. 65 Bruckner Boulevard
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KICK OFF PARTY #1 – BOOGIE DOWN BOOGALOO SUMMER COMMUNITY DANCE, MUSIC, HISTORY PROJECT 2:30pm – 4:30pm; Free Latin Boogaloo is a fun, unique, funky style of music & dance that originated in New York City in the 1960s and has a fascinating history! Come hang & learn how to be a part of the Boogie Down Boogaloo Project! Join in for a mini Boogaloo class, jam out to Boogaloo music, chat with members of The Boogaloo Project. Open to ALL AGES! No Dance Experience Necessary! Seda On 2 Dance Studio, 2589 St Raymond Avenue THE CRAZY BUNCH BRONX LAUNCH 6pm—8pm; Free Willie Perdomo is hitting The Lit. Bar stage for a reading and lively discussion with Bronx poet, Paula Ramirez. In his fourth collection, The Crazy Bunch, Perdomo returns to his beloved neighborhood to create a vivid, kaleidoscopic portrait of a “crew” coming of age in East Harlem at the beginning of the 1990s. RSVP HERE. The Lit. Bar, 131 Alexander Avenue
JUNE 21 MAKE MUSIC DAY @ LEHMAN COLLEGE 3pm – 4pm ; Free Join the award-winning Morrisania Band Project for the 13th annual Make Music New York celebration. A free outdoor event for people of all ages. For details click HERE. Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd.
DISCO EXPLOSION 6:30pm; $40+ Disco Explosion features Melba Moore, Double Exposure, Carol Williams (First Lady of Salsoul), Jean Carne, and First Choice, all performing live. Hosted by Big Murph of classicsoul1075.com with DJ Kevin “Sugar Daddy” Woodley. In honor of our service men and women. Purchase tickets HERE or call 718.518.4455. Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse
JUNE 22 GRAND CONCOURSE DECO: A BRONX SUMMER STROLL 2pm – 4pm; $29 – $54 Join Art Deco Society of New York and Bronx historian Sam Goodman, as he leads us on a stroll along the Grand Concourse in The Bronx. Discover the many Art Deco treasures that define the development of this special boulevard. Highlights of the afternoon will include visits to numerous buildings, including Emory Roth’s only Bronx apartment house and the famous Fish Building. Walk to Jerome Avenue to explore two of the neighborhood’s most outstanding buildings, 1001 Jerome Avenue and the Park Plaza Apartments. To register please click HERE or visit www.artdeco.org.
40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW TONY VEGA, WILLIE ROSARIO, PUERTO RICAN POWER, AND MONCHO RIVERA 7pm; $45+ Tony Vega will be celebrating his 40th Anniversary at Lehman Center. Moncho Rivera will also be joining this wonderful Concert. Tony Vega will be delighting us all with all his hits songs… A night you will not want to miss. Purchase tickets HERE or call 718.960.8833. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West
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MEET THE ARTISTS: JIA SUNG AND CHRISTINA YUNA KO 3pm – 4pm ; $4 – $10 Join us for a conversation with Wave Hill House exhibiting artists Christina Yuna Ko and Jia Sung and Curatorial Fellow Emily Alesandrini. Ko exhibits pastel-colored, wooden panels of East Asian feminine icons. Sung’s paintings depict astrological animals, tarot card creatures and Buddhist motifs. To learn more click HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
WHAT WE BRING: NEW IMMIGRANT GIFTS 7pm – 9pm; Free Recognizing over 50 years of the Hart-Celler Act, which changed immigration quotas in this country, this exhibit curated by City Lore features photographs by Bronx photographer Tom Pich, presenting traditional artists who have made NYC their home and the gifts they have brought with them from their homelands. Music and refreshments provided. Co-sponsor: City Lore. To learn more click HERE. Bronx Music Heritage Center, 1303 Louis Nine Blvd.
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SUNSET WEDNESDAY: BOMBAY RICKEY 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Praised as "a true treat for the adventurous ear" (Time Out New York), Bombay Rickey might be the soundtrack to a Bollywood Noir from the 1960s or a Spaghetti Western that never existed. The five-piece band defies easy categorization, with a unique sound evocative of cinematic soundscapes. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
CLAREMONT ILLUMINATED TWO-DAY PHOTO FESTIVAL 7pm – 11pm; Free The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) invites you to the opening reception of the second annual two-day outdoor photography festival, Claremont Illuminated on Friday, June 28th, and Saturday, June 29th. Claremont Illuminated will be an evening photography festival that will revitalize and make safer a dark and isolated stairwell at 169th Street and Webster Ave on the edge of the South Bronx's Claremont Village, a New York City Housing Project. The photography festival will feature numerous media projections on the walls surrounding the stairwell. Learn more and RSVP HERE. 169th Street & Webster Avenue
The Bronx Salutes America Fireworks Extravaganza Thursday June 27, 9pm Orchard Beach
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NORTH EAST BRONX 2019 AFRO-CARIBBEAN ARTS FESTIVAL 12pm – 6pm; Free A celebration of the Arts, Culture, and Heritage of the AfroCaribbean Islanders living in the North East Bronx during Caribbean-American Heritage Month in June. Jamaica House, 2230 Light Street
JULY 3 SUNSET WEDNESDAY: ZEPHANIAH OHORA 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 A pillar of the burgeoning NYC Country-Western music scene, New York City-based singer-songwriter Zephaniah OHora performs his original country songs that take you back to Bakersfield and the 1960s in Nashville. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
ARCHITECTURE - DESIGN - SCULPTURE WALKING TOUR 1pm – 3pm ; $15 Hosted by Woodlawn’s own architectural historian, Anthony Pellino, the tour will take visitors to explore the unique works commissioned by lot owners in expression of their grief. This tour will give insights in to the monuments at Woodlawn, designed or crafted by significant architects, designers or artisans. There will be a talk explaining how design decisions are made in order to give insight on the ways in which real people created the monuments. Register HERE. Meet at Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue at 12:45 PM
JULY 10 SUNSET WEDNESDAY: NIALL CONNOLLY 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 A master of songwriting and storytelling, New York-based, Cork-born songwriter Niall Connolly performs at Wave Hill this summer with his four-piece band, sharing his sincerity, wit and humor. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
JULY 11 ROCK THE BRONX: EMERGING MUSIC PLATFORM 7pm – 9pm; Free Round Two of a free open mic for all Bronx musicians, singers, and bands, hosted by Will Calhoun, legendary drummer of the iconic rock band Living Colour and featuring Morrisania Band. Open to ages 13+. In partnership with The Underground, The Fox & King, Inc., and The Blue Room NYC. Open mic sign up: emartinez@whedco.org . Bronx Music Heritage Center 1303 Louis Nine Blvd.
MOKUHANGA: A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTING INTENSIVE 10am – 4pm; $160 Learn the time-honored techniques of mokuhanga, or relief printing, with 2019 Winter Workspace Artist Nandini Chirimar. Print using traditional Japanese woodblock techniques for two full days while exploring the basics of image preparation, transfer, registration, carving and multicolor printing. Materials list provided upon registration. This two-day workshop continues July 12. Register HERE or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Wave Hill Members save 10%. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
BRYAN DURIEUX LIVE! 8pm – 11pm; $10 Come see Bryan Durieux Live at The Bronx Beer Hall, an Alternative/R&B/Soul band based in The Bronx! To learn more click HERE. The Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue
LATIN AMERICAN FOTO FESTIVAL OPENING RECEPTION 6pm; Free The Bronx Documentary Center's 2nd Annual Latin American Foto Festival will bring award-winning photographers from throughout the Caribbean and Latin America to exhibit their photographs, create installations and hold workshops and panel discussions. The event will take place in The Bronx’s Melrose neighborhood, one of New York's fastest growing and most dynamic communities. With installations in parks, schools, gardens and along city sidewalks, an estimated 50,000 residents and visitors will see what is sure to be one of New York's most exciting cultural activities. For gallery hours and more information click HERE. Several locations
EL PRINCIPE DE LA BACHATA FRANK REYES 8pm; $45+ In this special concert for all the fans of bachata, Grammynominated Frank Reyes, with his exceptional bachata rhythm and incredible singing talent, will perform his greatest hits such as “Quién Eres Tu”, “Tu Eres Ajena”, and “Ayer Te Vi Con El”, and many more. Purchase tickets HERE. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
JUNE 30 Rosy Sunday 11am – 3pm; $4—$10 Enjoy a lovely, late-June day immersed in the beauty and versatility of roses. Learn surprising ways to use roses in cooking and wellness, and join a walk to see roses and their relatives featured in the gardens at Wave Hill. See the full schedule HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
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SCAVENGER HUNT AND FIREFLY PICNIC AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY 6pm – 9pm; Free Few get to witness summer’s fireflies lighting up Woodlawn at dusk. The cemetery will be open for a special, after hour’s scavenger hunt that ends with a picnic on Fairview Lawn. Team up with friends and family to hunt for clues and discover unusual monuments and little known stories along the way. Bring your own picnic and take advantage of access to the great lawn. Register HERE. Scavenger Hunt will begin from the Conservancy office at Woodlawn's Jerome Avenue entrance.
BEAUTIFUL BRONX TROLLEY TOUR - PART 3 12pm – 5pm; $40 Woodlawn Conservancy partners with The Bronx County Historical Society for this one-of-a-kind trolley tour. See the outstandingly beautiful architecture in some of the historic districts of The Bronx: the Mott Haven district, the Bertine Block, the Mott Haven East historic district, the Longwood historic district, the Morris High School historic district and more. Lunch is not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 11:45 AM
YAEL MARTÍNEZ ARTIST TALK + BOOK LAUNCH 7pm; Free The Bronx Documentary Center welcomes photographer Yael Martínez, for an artist talk and book launch. Martínez will present work from his long-term project The House That Bleeds (La Casa Que Sangra). For more information and to RSVP click HERE. BDC Annex, 364 E. 151st Street
WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK 1pm – 2pm ; $4—$10 Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill’s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
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SUMMER BIRDING 9:30am – 10:30am; $4—$10 Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. Birders of all levels welcome! Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS OPENING RECEPTION 2:30pm – 4:30pm; $4—$10 Figuring the Floral features artists who employ flowers to explore representations of identity constructing narratives on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, and aging. The exhibition includes paintings, collages, drawings, sculptures and an outdoor installation. Explore the arts at Wave Hill HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
JULY 24 SUNSET WEDNESDAY: YASSER TEJEDA & PALOTRÉ 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Yasser Tejeda & Palotré is an infectiously rhythmic and cutting-edge group that originated in the Dominican Republic and is a rising star in the Afro-Dominican Jazz scene. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
EXHIBITION CLOSING PERFORMANCE 3pm – 4pm; $4—$10 Composer Lau Nau, who collaborated with Sara Jimenez on the soundscape for Jimenez's installation in the exhibition Here We Land, will perform together to generate a sonic experience in the space. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
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GRAND WIZZARD THEODORE & UPTOWN VINYL SUPREME W/ DJ PERLY, THE B.O.O.M. (BRONX ORGANIC ORCHESTRA MELINATED) AND THE BOOGIE DOWN ALL-STARS 6pm – 9pm; Free Come on a musical journey with DJ’s Grandwizzard Theodore, father of the scratch; DJ Perly, the first woman to win the USA DMC DJ Champion title & DJ Collective Uptown Vinyl Supreme, accompanied by Boogie Down All-Stars playing live percussion. With a live performance from the soulful Hip-Hop group Boom Bits then dancing with Breakfresh for an all the way live tribute to the styles and sounds that have rocked the planet since day one. Summer Concert Series, Soundview Park, Bronx River Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Surf Drive
SUNSET WEDNESDAY: SWEET MEGG & THE WAYFARERS 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Sweet Megg and her wayfaring musicians will transport you, not to the past but to a new world of their own making. The band is led by the charmingly enigmatic Sweet Megg, who imbues each song with her own concoction of melancholy and euphoria that will delight you, surprise you, and break your heart all at once. The band seamlessly incorporates elements of New Orleans Swing, Harlem swing, Parisian cabaret and gut-bucket blues into one charming musical performance. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
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Spotlight on: City Island
By BARBARA DOLENSEK
In 1654 an English physician named Thomas Pell purIn 1873, David Carll, a shipbuilder who had moved chased about 50,000 acres from the Lenape Indians in orhis business from Long Island to City Island, conder to eliminate Dutch ownership of the land. Included in structed the first bridge to the mainland, constructthe purchase was an island called ed from the timbers Minneford or Minnewits, but was he removed from the renamed City Island in the 18th cendecommissioned tury by a developer who wanted to battleship USS North make it a rival to New York Harbor. Carolina. The wooden The Revolutionary War ended that bridge was replaced effort on the island, which was then by a steel bridge in settled by various owners, including 1901, shortly after George Washington Horton, whose City Island became house is inside the current building part of New York City, that houses the Lobster Box restauwhich also built a new Boat building and sail making were the major businesses on rant. In 1835, a man from Connectischool, P.S. 17, now City Island from the 1860s until about 1980. The island still cut named Orrin Fordham came to the location of the City supports several marinas and yacht and boating clubs. City Island, where he developed a Island Nautical Musemethod of planting oysters, which became the major inum and a community center. City Island’s populadustry on the island. Many island families became very tion in 1868 was 800, but after the construction of prosperous gathering and selling oysters, but the business the wooden bridge it grew to 1,206, and by 1901, ended in the 1890s, thanks to pollution and overfishing. By there were 2,000 people living on the island. that time, the island had turned to boat building, sail makThe southern tip, originally part of the Horton ing, and piloting ships through Hell’s Gate on their way to property, was sold in the 1880s to William Belden, New York Harbor. a crooked financier who left Wall Street to create a
The City Island Nautical Museum is located in a landmark building at 190 Fordham Street that once housed P.S. 17 (left), built by the city of New York in 1898 after the island became part of the city.
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Freedom was one of the five 12-meter sloops that successfully defended the America’s Cup, often called the Olympics of sailing, that were designed by Olin Stephens II and built at yacht yards on City Island: Columbia in 1958, Constellation in 1964, Intrepid in 1967 and 1970, Courageous in 1974 and 1977, and Freedom in 1980.
resort on the property that was visited by steamships from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Belden never repaid the railroad magnate Collis P Huntington for the investment, however, and when Huntington died in 1900, the property went into his estate. It was a popular hotel and restaurant until the 1930s, when the five-acre property was sold to the Morris Yacht Club. There were several other resorts on the island and many restaurants and bars (especially during Prohibition) and there were hotels and beaches where people could swim for a small fee. None of these exist today, although the island still has many bars and restaurants. Yacht clubs were established on the Island, along with a kayak club and Rosenberger’s boat livery, but City Island was essentially a boat building and sail-making center, whose population lived, worked, and shopped on the island. Some of the best known boat yards were Nevins, Minneford, B. F. Wood, United, and Kretzers, which built PAGE 11
yachts for the wealthy and vessels for the military. During the mid-20th century, City Island was famous in the competitive sailing world for having designed many fine boats, including five America’s Cup defenders that won the cup seven times. Boat building declined during the 1970s, however, since the firms never retooled for fiberglass, and the population changed. Now many of these yards have become housing developments, so the current population is close to 5,000, and residents share the community with off-Islanders who visit the Island’s many restaurants, shops, and the Nautical Museum.
Barbara Burn Dolensek, a resident of City Island since 1976, has been active in the community for many years. She is reporter and copy editor for The Island Current since 1985, a vice president of the City Island Civic Association, and the administrator of the City Island Nautical Museum.
Sun Porch. Miah creates a multi-part installation of doublesided, oil and acrylic, rectangular paintings on Dura-Lar. He traces light throughout the calendar year to portray a sense of time, with each piece representing a single month. Incorporating the colors and atmosphere of the landscape, the work explores the artist’s continued interest in light as a medium. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
JULY 26 LALO RODRIGUEZ / LOS HERMANOS MORENO / DJ LUCHO 7pm – 9pm; Free As a solo artist, Lalo Rodriguez was a star of the salsa romantica era in the late 80s/early 90s, cracking the Billboard top 10 with the saucy 1988 single “Ven, devórame otra vez” (Come, devour me again). He’s joined by brothers William and Nelson Moreno—better known as Los Hermanos Moreno-a duo formed in New Jersey in 1989 known for their aggressive salsa style and intricate arrangements. Affectionately known as “Nelson the babyface” and “Willie the killer,” the pair made the latin charts in the 90s with their salsa hits “Sopa de Pichón” and “Quimbombo.” Summer Concert Series, Soundview Park, Bronx River Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Surf Drive Free
THE TEDSMOOTH OLDSCHOOL JAM: FREESTYLE EDITION WITH CYNTHIA, LISETTE MELENDEZ, GEORGE LAMOND / DJS EDDIE B SWIFT, G-BO THE PRO, BREAKBEAT LOU & TEDSMOOTH 6pm – 9pm; Free Teddy Rafael Mendez—a.k.a DJ TedSmooth—has held court in New York City’s dance music scene for decades, blessing countless hits with his remix treatment and earning himself the title of “The Remix King.” This year TedSmooth brings his Jam to Soundview and gives it a Latin Freestyle twist, featuring the freestyle singers Cynthia, Lisette Melendez, and George Lamond, as well as DJs Eddie B Swift, G-Bo The Pro, and Breakbeat Lou, whose iconic compilation series Ultimate Breaks and Beats is a veritable blueprint of the break beats sampled by hip-hop producers in the late 1980s. Summer Concert Series, Soundview Park, Bronx River Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Surf Drive
JULY 27 GALLERY TO GARDEN WALK: FIGURING THE FLORAL 2pm – 3pm; $4—$10 Tour the exhibition Figuring the Floral with an exhibiting artist and a Wave Hill horticultural interpreter, then venture out into the gardens to see how some of the flowers are used symbolically by the artists to express representations of identity. Explore the arts at Wave Hill HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
JULY 31 SLICK RICK / DJ CHUCK CHILLOUT 6pm – 9pm; Free One of hip-hop’s great storytellers, Slick Rick has put on narrative clinics ever since his first appearance on Doug E. Fresh’s “La Di Da Di” in 1985. He’s joined by WBLS DJ Chuck Chillout, who’s worked with Run-D.M.C. and Public enemy and is one of the first DJs to play Rick’s music. Summer Concert Series, Soundview Park, Bronx River Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Surf Drive
SUNSET WEDNESDAY: RANA SANTACRUZ 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Drawing influence from Mariachi, Mexican Cinema, American Bluegrass, Magical Realism and the Mexican Corrido (story-balled) tradition, Rana Santacruz tells stories of magical worlds through his multifaceted and unique sound. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue RAY DE LA PAZ / EDGAR JOEL AND ANTHONY COLON / DJ KAMALA 7pm – 9pm; Free Puerto Rican salsero Ray De La Paz was born in Spanish Harlem and grew up in The Bronx. He cemented his salsa pedigree early in his career on four albums with with legendary conguero Ray Baretto. He’s joined by another boricua salsero, Edgar Joel, who got his start with La Combinación Latina before partnering with the vocalist Anthony Colon to craft songs with classic salsa rhythms and romantic lyrics. Summer Concert Series, Crotona Park, 1700 Crotona Avenue
JULY 28 MEET THE ARTIST: KATE BAE 2pm – 3pm; $4—$10 Join us at this artist talk with Kate Bae and Curator of Visual Arts Eileen Jeng Lynch about her installation in the Sunroom. Bae’s immersive installation consists of flowers created from layers of acrylic paint. They drape from the ceiling into a wishing well that encourages visitors to reflect, toss coins or float paper origami boats. The landscape evokes the ecosystem of Mount Halla on South Korea’s Jeju Island, a holy symbol of the unification of South Korea and North Korea. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue MEET THE ARTIST: RIAD MIAH 3pm – 4pm; $4—$10 Join us at this artist talk with Riad Miah and Curator of Visual Arts Eileen Jeng Lynch about his installation in the
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AUGUST 3
AUGUST 2019
EPMD 30TH ANNIVERSARY "UNFINISHED BUSINESS" / FUNK FLEX B-DAY CELEBRATION 6pm – 9pm; Free With their group EPMD, Suffolk County, Long Island’s Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith helped define the sound of New York hip-hop in the late 80s and early 90s. The duo rocked a funk-heavy boom-bap style and a business-minded ethos— their name stands for Erick and Parrish Making Dollars, and each of their seven LPs feature the word. To celebrate NYC hip-hop mainstay Funk Flex’s birthday, the Golden Age legends will play their classic 1989 LP Unfinished Business in its entirety. Summer Concert Series, Crotona Park, 1700 Crotona Avenue
AUGUST 1 SONIC EXPERIENCE: LARAAJI 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Ambient, experimental, New-Age sound pioneer Laraaji takes us on a listening journey to deeply relaxing and inspiring live sound realms, featuring the innovative sound of electric zither, soaring vocals and nature sounds. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue SAMINI / EFYA 7pm – 9pm; Free Until 2007, Samini was known as Batman—an acronym for Best of All Time Man—an appropriate title for one of Ghana’s most accomplished pop artists. His pedigree is undisputed, boasting collaborations with artists such as Etana, Steel Pulse, Popcaan and Busy Signal; His latest LP, Untamed, was named 2018’s album of the year by Reggaeville. He’s supported by Efya, a Ghanaian pop singer from Kumasi who won four consecutive Ghana Music Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance (2011-2014) and collaborated with Mr Eazi on their breakout hit “Skin Tight.” Summer Concert Series, Crotona Park, 1700 Crotona Avenue
AUGUST 7 SUNSET WEDNESDAY: BRONX SALSAFEST CHINO PONS & GRUPO IRÉK 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 One of New York City’s quintessential Salsa groups, Chino Pons and Grupo Irék, launches SalsaFest at Wave Hill this summer. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
TWILIGHT GARDEN WALK: MOONFLOWERS AND ANGEL’S TRUMPETS 7:30pm – 8:30pm; $6—$12 Sunset casts its warm but fleeting glow and fragrant, nightblooming plants lure passers-by. Join Horticultural Interpreters Charles Day and Alison Filosa for a garden walk and experience Wave Hill’s gardens in a whole new way as day transitions into night. Twilight in the Garden event. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
AUGUST 2 GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE/ WABAFU GARIFUNA DANCE THEATER 6pm – 9pm; Free This SummerStage showcase features music and dance that celebrates the culture’s rich heritage, with performances by the Garifuna Collective, a seasoned group of musicians that spans generations, carrying the torch for their unique AfroAmerindian cultural heritage, weaving soulful melodies with rhythms both indigenous and African; and by the Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater, a Crotona-based company with an energetic show with live music that will be preceded by a free dance class in the Garifuna style. Dance classes are held on stage before dance performances. All are welcome and no RSVP is required. Summer Concert Series, Crotona Park, 1700 Crotona Avenue
AUGUST 8TH SONIC EXPERIENCE: DJ LIGHTBOLT SPINNING GLOBE SOUNDS 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Global Stereotype is a sonic journey of Outernational music. Multi-instrumentalist with a global headset DJ Lightbolt mashes up sounds from both hemispheres and all manner of contemporary fusion. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
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TWILIGHT GARDEN TALK AND WALK: BATS OF THE BRONX 7:30pm – 9:30pm; $40; Wave Hill members save 10% Join bat expert Kaitlyn Parkins and the New York City Bat Group for a peek at the secret life of bats that live in and migrate through The Bronx. Begin with an indoor presentation on the diversity of urban bats and their importance to our ecosystem, then venture out onto the grounds to search for bats at Wave Hill using a bat-detector. Don’t forget your flashlight. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Rain date: August 29. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
AUGUST 16 THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 7:30pm; $45+ The classic story of Princess Aurora cursed to sleep by the malevolent Carabosse (AKA Maleficent) and awakened after 100 years by the pure love of Prince Désiré. An enchanting world of fairies and illuminating vignettes from other tales is brought onstage by the dancers of the Ajkun Ballet Theatre. Purchase tickets HERE or call 718.518.4455. Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse
AUGUST 11 SUMMER BIRDING 9:30am – 10:30am; $4—$10 Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. Birders of all levels welcome! Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission.
AUGUST 17 WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK 1pm – 2pm; $4—$10 Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill’s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini. Learn more HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
AUGUST 15 SONIC EXPERIENCE: DRONECHOIR 7pm – 8pm; $6—$12 Arone Dyer is director, composer, curator and performer, and aims to present beautiful musical experiences that provide deeper connections between women of different cultures within the musical community through Dronechoir. Dronechoir combines unfamiliar collaborators with an unrehearsed performance, and everyone is singing together for the first time with people they may never have met before. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Free with admission to the grounds. Special evening admission to the grounds starts at 4pm. Purchase admission online by 4pm on day of event and save $2.
GREATS OF JAZZ & VAUDEVILLE: A VICTROLA TROLLEY TOUR AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY 1pm – 3:30pm; $30 Join us as we visit and celebrate some of the greatest performers from 100 years ago and their indelible musical contributions to jazz, pop and vaudeville history. Each stop will include a brief talk about the entertainer PLUS a 78rpm record played on an antique crank-up Victrola as an aural dimension to the tour. Artists include: Nat M. Wills, George M. Cohan, Irene and Vernon Castle, Nora Bayes, Bert Williams, W.C. Handy, King Oliver, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 12:45 PM.
FULL-MOON NATURE WALK TRAVERSE 8pm – 9:30pm; $20; Wave Hill members save 10% Wave Hill’s garden and woodland paths under the light of the “Sturgeon Moon” the last full moon of summer. Expert naturalist Michael Feller leads this after-hours adventure along woodland edges and pocket meadows where fireflies, moths and other insects rendezvous for some evening revelry. Observe as Feller calls to local screech owls and look for signs of other nocturnal creatures taking advantage of the tranquility of the evening garden. Adults and children 10 and up welcome with an adult. Not recommended for persons with mobility issues; route includes rough terrain and some steep slopes. Learn more and register HERE or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
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7pm – 8pm: $6—$12 SONIC EXPERIENCE: GAMELAN DHARMA SWARA Gamelan Dharma Swara have been described by The New York Times as an ambitious and powerful ensemble who plays gamelan as a living language. While remaining firmly dedicated to traditional art, Dharma Swara collaborates across genres and commissions new compositions for semara dana, striving to present work that dissolves the separation between audience and performer, local and foreign. Learn more and register HERE. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Free with admission to the grounds. Special evening admission to the grounds starts at 4PM. Purchase admission online by 4PM day of event and save $2.
SEPTEMBER 21 BRONX SILVER SCREEN TROLLEY TOUR 12pm – 5pm; $40 Woodlawn Conservancy partners with The Bronx Historical Society for this one-of-a-kind trolley tour. Hop on the brand new, state of the art Woodlawn Conservancy Trolley and take a ride back in time as we celebrate the film industry in The Bronx. We will visit some of the recognizable film locations that made the borough famous, learn about the movie studios that helped to create these films and the picture houses that debuted them. Lunch is not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 11:45 AM
STARGAZING IN THE GARDEN 7:30pm – 9:30pm; $40; Wave Hill members save 10% Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience with Irene Pease and a team of sidewalk astronomers. Learn what it takes to be an amateur astronomer in New York City, get oriented to the night sky, test out a telescope in the garden, and observe the starry night high above Wave Hill. Rain date: August 29. Adults and children 12 and up welcome. Space is limited. Registration required, online or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue
UNTIL – AUGUST 25 FROM THE EASTERN BLOC TO THE BRONX: EARLY ACQUISITIONS FROM THE ART COLLECTION Free From the Eastern Bloc to The Bronx tells the fascinating story of how the Grosvenor Gallery in London promoted artists from Eastern Bloc countries and came to play a central role in shaping the Hebrew Home Art Collection. This exhibition features works by 35 artists who participated in nine key exhibitions that took place at Grosvenor Gallery between 1961 –1967, before the Hebrew Home began to acquire the artwork about a decade later. Today, some of these artists have well established reputations internationally or in their home countries, or both. For more information click HERE. Derfner Judaica Museum, 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale
AUGUST 24 BEAUTIFUL BRONX TROLLEY TOUR - PART 4 12pm – 5pm; $40 Woodlawn Conservancy partners with The Bronx County Historical Society for this one-of-a-kind trolley tour. Take a ride out and explore the New England of The Bronx on City Island. Fort Schuyler and its Museum of Maritime History on Throggs Neck. Enjoy beautiful views of the Long Island Sound and its surroundings. Pass by the final resting place of Billie Holiday, Typhoid Mary and Father Duffy. The Bronx County Historical Society will lead the tour. Lunch is not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 11:45 AM
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UNTIL – JUNE 21
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19
THE PIONEERS JANE DICKSON, JUANITA LANZO & VALERI LARKO 11am – 5pm The Pioneers brings together Dickson’s gritty, dreamlike paintings of the old New York, the organic life-cycle figures of Lanzo and the contemporary, urban landscapes of Larko. While each artist is completely unique, the thread of womanhood and the feminine runs through all the works displayed. Each artist has taken the time to educate in art and support the careers of younger artists while still pursuing their own work. That is what makes them pioneers. For more information click HERE. Wallworks, 39 Bruckner Blvd.
FREE TROLLEY TOUR: THROWBACK THURSDAY AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY 2pm – 4pm; Free Join the Woodlawn Conservancy on the third Thursday of the month for a trolley tour of historic gravesites in our Jazz Corner including Sir Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Illinois Jacquet and more. Our tour will take us by the beautiful Belmont mausoleum and the "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz' mausoleum. Explore the history of the cemetery and learn about the lives of these lot owners, and more! Register HERE. Meet at Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 1:45 PM
JUNE 19, 22, 26
JUNE 22 – 23
GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT 8pm – 10pm; Free Geeks Who Drink is the nations premier live trivia quiz game played weekly at The Bronx Beer Hall. Bring your friends and come test your brains! It’s FREE, and teams of up to 6 people can enjoy drink specials and win prizes of up to $50 in free food and drinks. For more info click HERE. The Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue
20 YEARS OF CONGO Party like its 1999! Join us on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 for a celebration of all things Congo Gorilla Forest. We’ll have music, dancing, and special treats for the animals in the exhibit. For more information and to purchase tickets click HERE. The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, Dancing Crane Pavilion
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH UNTIL AUGUST 17 KARAOKE DANCE PARTY 8pm – 2am; Free Karaoke is back on Saturday night once a month! Our Karaoke set up combines music, open mics and great craft beer for some outrageous and (sometimes) great performances. Drink specials from 9 pm - 11 pm. The Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue
EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL JUNE 30 BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH 11am – 4pm It’s Sunday and The Bronx Beer Hall knows you need Brunch! Catch us every Sunday from 11 AM - 4 PM. Choose from 8 delicious dishes & an unlimited drink special that includes your choice of Beermosa, Prosecco Mimosa, Breakfast Shandy, Black Velvet, Red Sangria, or White Sangria. The Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue
JUNE 22– JUNE 30 DINOSAURS ROCK! Exhibit 11am – 4pm; Show times 1 & 2:30pm Experience life-size dino fossils at this popup exhibit and don’t miss the Fossil Adventure Show with dinosaur expert Neil Brown. Purchase tickets HERE. The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, Grizzly Corner
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BRONX SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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JUNE 30 AND SEPTEMBER 22
AUGUST 24– SEPTEMBER 2
BARDEKOVA ENSEMBLE CONCERT AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY 3pm – 4:30pm ; Free; Registration required The Bardekova Ensemble returns for their popular concert series in the Woolworth Chapel.The woodwind quintet will perform the music of Haydn, Handel, Celia Cruz, Beatles and others. Conservancy members receive preferred seating. Members of the group have performed with musicians from the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera. Register HERE. Meet at the Woolworth Chapel in Woodlawn Cemetery, Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue entrance
LEGOLAND DINOSAUR WEEK Exhibit 11am – 3pm Join LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester's Master Model Builder as he leads hands on dinosaur and LEGO mosaic build activities! Purchase tickets HERE. The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, Dancing Crane Pavilion
JULY 14, AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 8 SECOND SUNDAY WALKING TOUR AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY 2pm – 4pm; $15 Join the Woodlawn Conservancy on the second Sunday of the month for a tour of Woodlawn’s most storied gravesites. Our walk through New York and Woodlawn history will take us by the magnificent mausoleums of John H. Harbeck, Alva Belmont, and more, concluding at our famous Jazz Corner and the resting place of the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz. Learn about the astonishing lives and immortal after-lives of Woodlawn’s illustrious residents, and their tales of love, ambition, and influence. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 1:45 PM
JULY 15 to AUGUST 15
JULY 23– 31 BIRDS IN FLIGHT Exhibit 11am – 4pm; Show times weekdays 11:30am & 2pm; weekends 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm Birds are Modern Dinosaurs! Meet and mingle with birds up close, including macaws, vultures, and owls. Purchase tickets HERE. The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, Astor Court
AUGUST 3 & SEPTEMBER 7 BREWERIES OF THE BRONX TROLLEY TOUR 12pm – 5pm; $40 Woodlawn Cemetery partners with The Bronx County Historical Society for this one-of-a-kind tour. Woodlawn Cemetery is the final resting place to many notables and their families who have contributed to a beer-brewing legacy in The Bronx dating back to the 1850s. These mostly German families have made their impact in communities such as Melrose, Morrisania, Mott Haven, and other areas in the South Bronx. Lunch is not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register HERE. Meet at the Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue gate at 11:45 AM and the Trolley Tour will begin at 12:00 PM.
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