There are four weekends left to visit Governors Island in 2020. Don''t miss your chance to enjoy everything the Island has to offer this year. Governors Island will be open through Sunday, November 1. Learn more about our health and safety measures, including translated guidelines ?
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BROOKLYN FERRIES RUNNING MONDAY 10/12
This Monday, Brooklyn ferries will be running until the Island closes at 6:15PM. Manhattan ferries will run on a normal weekday schedule that day. There will be no 6:45PM ferry from the Island to Red Hook/Atlantic Basin. Governors Island ferries are always free for residents of NYCHA housing, IDNYC holders, Governors Island Members, current and former military servicemembers, kids 12 and under, and seniors 65 and up. Reserve tickets at govisland.org ?
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES'' DAY
This Monday is Indigenous Peoples'' Day. Governors Island is part of the Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people, which encompasses all of the greater New York City area. Originally utilizing the Island as grounds for hunting and fishing, the Lenape named it Pagganck, which refers to the Island''s plentiful nut trees. In honor of this day, we invite you to explore indigenous history and culture:
- The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting several virtual events throughout the week, including discussions, presentations, and poetry readings on Monday.
- The Greene Space is hosting its first ever multi-day celebration of North American Indigenous life and history.
- The National Museum of the American Indian will present a virtual program for middle- and high-schoolers, Monday at 1PM.
- Learn about the American Indian Community House, a non-profit that has served Native Americans across New York City since 1969. For the past three years, AICH has hosted programs on the Island. Learn about and support their work by clicking here, and check out videos of their programs on Governors Island at Home.
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Performers at Porch Stomp 2019 in Nolan Park
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PORCH STOMP: SATURDAY 10/10, 11AM-5PM
Porch Stomp returns to Governors Island for its seventh annual festival in a new, socially distanced form. The festival''s live performances of folk, roots, bluegrass, blues and more span the Historic District from Nolan Park''s porches to the Parade Ground and Colonels Row to leave plenty of room to spread out. Watch dozens of artists playing all day long, including the American Indian Community House''s own World Champion Hoop Dancer, Ty Defoe, performing at 3PM. Check out the full lineup and read about their health and safety measures ?
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Self portrait by Muyassar Kurdi in Harvestworks'' Nolan Park house. Photo courtesy of the artist
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HARVESTWORKS: BRAIN WORKS BY MUYASSAR KURDI, SUNDAY 10/11 AT 5PM
Muyassar Kurdi, one of Harvestworks'' Governors Island Residency Initiative artists, presents her new multidisciplinary piece this Sunday. Brain Works, a performance for movement, voice, viola, and large-scale painting, unifies these disciplines to explore connections between the body and mind. See Brain Works next to House 10A in Nolan Park ?
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Shantell Martin''s The May Room. Photo by Timothy Schenck
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SHANTELL MARTIN''S THE MAY ROOM OPEN MONDAY 10/12
Visit The May Room this Saturday through Monday, 10:30AM-4:30PM. Explore this immersive installation by Shantell Martin, a public art commission for our 2019 season, at the south end of Colonels Row. Come for a visit this long weekend, no sign up necessary ?
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Grab a seat and take it easy at Island Oyster. Photo by Radhika Chalasani
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: ISLAND OYSTER
Island Oyster will be open at Soissons Landing this Monday 10/12. Take in the view as you kick back with tasty eats and tropically inspired drinks. Threes Brewing will also be open that day, along with other fantastic food and beverage vendors ?
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The rose hips of Rosa carolina, or pasture rose, add a touch of fall color to the landscape. Photo by Julienne Schaer
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play:groundNYC''s adventure playground The Yard will be open more Saturday and Sunday afternoons this month Check out the new dates and their health and safety measures before visiting ?
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Learn about the artist residency programs of the 19 organizations taking part in the Governors Island Residency Initiative See their work online ?
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Get PPE essentials like masks, bandanas and hand sanitizing gel and spray all made by Brooklyn Navy Yard-based companies at their two conveniently located vending machines Find them at the Battery Maritime Building and in Liggett Archway ?
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This Saturday at 3 and 5pm, the Santa Fe Opera will present Is This America?, a performance based on the life of voting activist Fannie Lou Hamer, at PortSide NY, right next to GI''s Brooklyn ferry landing in Red Hook Learn more about PortSide NY ?
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Complete the 2020 Census by October 31
As New York City faces unprecedented economic challenges in the fight against COVID-19, there is a critical step we can take to help New York City rebuild: completing the 2020 Census.
Even if you have left the city, you still need to fill out the census with your New York City address at www.my2020census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020. You do not need your Census ID to complete the Census online.
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Help Governors Island Grow
We rely on donations from visitors like you to help care for Governors Island''s open spaces and make it a welcoming place for everyone.
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