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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
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SUMMARY:Register Now for 26.2 in '26
DESCRIPTION:Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! \n\n\n\n\nThe Challenge: \nHike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026\, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word\, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned it!). \nVCPA will provide you with route options within Van Cortlandt Park\, the third largest park in NYC\, but you pick your method (hike\, run\, stroll\, skip) and you pick when (as long as you complete it all by December 31\, 2026). Van Cortlandt Park\, located in the Northwest Bronx\, has over 20 miles of trails of various levels of difficulty. If any of the suggested trails are too strenuous\, you can substitute as you like. The specific trails do not matter as much as hitting the goal of 26.2 miles. \nRegistration: \nRegister now to receive the list of 9 different trails you can hike and some start-up swag! More details below. \nRegistration closes October 15\, 2026 but the sooner you register\, the more perks you will receive\, and the more time you will have to meet the challenge. \nCost/Proceeds: \nFor only $52 per adult ($26 for those under 18)\, you can participate\, receive swag\, and make a difference in Van Cortlandt Park. You also gain access to exclusive hikes in the park\, led by fabulous (and knowledgeable) VCPA staff. All proceeds support Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s environmental education\, internship and community stewardship programs. \nThe Swag: \nEvery participant gets a VCPA bag\, VCPA die-cut sticker\, VCP map\, and invitations to exclusive 26.2 in ‘26 guided hikes (optional but will count towards your 26.2 miles). After you complete your hikes\, you will receive an exclusive 26.2 in ‘26 Finishers Pin and bragging rights! Pins will be mailed starting in Fall of 2026. \nRegister Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/register-now-for-26-2-in-26/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260526T161343Z
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SUMMARY:Wetland Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Summer Edition: Water Chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake. \nJoin us to remove invasive water chestnut and restore the lake ecosystem. \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Note: no event on 6/10) \nWhere: Van Cortlandt Golf House (meet at south entrance) \nWhat to bring: Clothes that can get wet and muddy\, water bottle\, sunscreen. \nTools and gloves provided. Ages 15+ welcome (minors need waiver). \nLimited to 30 volunteers per shift. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/wetland-wednesdays-6/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260521T175354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T175422Z
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SUMMARY:VC Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \n\n\n\n\nJune will be busting out all over the park! In June\, parent birds nudge reluctant fledglings to leave the safety of the nest\, while keen-eyed predators with their own hungry mouths to feed watch the newly fledged eagerly. It’s a good time to see flycatchers\, and look for spots (that unloved mark of adolescence) on the plumage of young robins and blackbirds. Animals will be seeking shade\, but they also go hunting\, reproduce\, and\, of course\, in this time of the year they start to store energy that will be needed for them in the autumn and winter. \nMany of our native plants come into bloom in June and will be an important source of food for pollinating insects\, as well as birds and small mammals. On the walk in the northwest woods we are likely to see whorled loosestrife\, bladder campion (naturalized)\, bladdernut\, yucca\, and shin leaf in flower. Elderberry\, a valuable food source for butterflies and moths should be in flower. \nMilkweed is showing; may the monarch butterfly soon follow. On the walk in the Tibbett Meadow and along the John Kieran Trail the waterlilies\, dogbane\, tall meadow rue and butterfly weed are likely to show their flowers. \nWalk meets in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/vc-nature-group-walk-6/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260422T234626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232857Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Activities Include: \n\nClearing debris and overgrowth\nEnsuring trail safety and accessibility\nMaintenance on structures that mitigate erosion and improve access.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nComfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing\nClosed-toed shoes\nWater and a snack\n\nMeeting Details: \nLocation: VCPA Learning Garden \nTime: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am \nRSVP Now
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-7/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260507T164458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T163838Z
UID:10002585-1781884800-1781899200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:RAIN OR SHINE! \nVan Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an outdoor celebration of Juneteenth at the Enslaved Burial Ground and the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \nRSVP Now. \n2026 Program \n4pm: Enslaved Burial Ground \nMusical Performances and Libations followed by a Musical Procession to the Museum\n\n5pm: Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn \n Presentation: Reimagining the Enslaved Burial Ground Design Ideas \n Museum Tour\n Literary Freedom Project\nThe Bronx 250 Tapestry with Tijay Mohammed\nFood for Sale  \n6pm: Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn \nJuneteenth Musical Program Curated by Bronx Arts Ensemble & Yolanda Wyns \nArtists include:  \nAlphonso Horne Brass Band  \nBaba Don Eaton Babatunde\, Drums and Libations  \nBronx Arts Ensemble String Duo\, Zachary Brown\, cello and Alexandria Hill\, violin \nKevin Sibley\, Accompanist \nVoices of the Flame Gospel Choir \nYahaya Kamate\, Drums \nYolanda Wyns\, Voice  \nPlease note:\nSeating is limited. Bring your own chair! \nIf the weather is inclement\, performances scheduled to take place at the Burial Ground may be moved to the museum lawn.  \nSpecial thank you to our venue partners at the Van Cortlandt House Museum and the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \nThis event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nThis event is part of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s REIMAGINING initiative. In partnership with the Design Trust for Public Space and Immanuel Oni\, Liminal Sp\, VCPA invites the community to reimagine the park’s Enslaved African Burial Ground site as a memorial space that fosters long-term healing and restoration. This project is supported by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation. 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260509T153610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T153610Z
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SUMMARY:After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
DESCRIPTION:Nice holiday weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help keep the park tidy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends. \nHelp Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year: \nMonday\, June 22 (after Father’s Day weekend)\nMonday\, July 6 (after July 4th weekend)\nTuesday\, September 8 (after Labor weekend) \nMeeting at 9am in front of the Van Cortlandt Golf Course Clubhouse – enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue. \nWe will provide gloves and materials to help keep this park in tip-top shape. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/after-holiday-weekend-clean-ups-3/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260324T224518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T224518Z
UID:10002375-1782208800-1782219600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Tune-up Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! \nVolunteers will help care for our garden\, maintain compost bins\, weed\, water\, and harvest produce. \nNo gardening experience needed – just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! \nLocation: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance of the park (past the Northwest playground). \nHeld on the following Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm: \n\nApril 14\nApril 28\nMay 26\nJune 9\nJune 23\n\nVolunteers must be 18 and older. \nRSVP Now. \nGroups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-2/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260526T162501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T162501Z
UID:10002599-1782464400-1782475200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for invasive species removal at the peak of the growing season. June is when invasives are easiest to spot and most vulnerable to removal — your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers\, oak seedlings\, and the spring-loaded understory waiting underneath. \nWhen: Fridays\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Note- no event on 6/19) \nWhere: Van Cortlandt Golf House (meet at south entrance) \nWhat to bring: Clothes that can get dirty\, sturdy shoes\, water bottle\, sunscreen. \nTools and gloves provided. Ages 15+ welcome (minors need waiver). \nRSVP Now. \nLimited to 30 volunteers per shift. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-19/2026-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260521T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T181725Z
UID:10002592-1782552600-1782556200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \n\n\n\n\nJune will be busting out all over the park! In June\, parent birds nudge reluctant fledglings to leave the safety of the nest\, while keen-eyed predators with their own hungry mouths to feed watch the newly fledged eagerly. It’s a good time to see flycatchers\, and look for spots (that unloved mark of adolescence) on the plumage of young robins and blackbirds. Animals will be seeking shade\, but they also go hunting\, reproduce\, and\, of course\, in this time of the year they start to store energy that will be needed for them in the autumn and winter. \nMany of our native plants come into bloom in June and will be an important source of food for pollinating insects\, as well as birds and small mammals. On the walk in the northwest woods we are likely to see whorled loosestrife\, bladder campion (naturalized)\, bladdernut\, yucca\, and shin leaf in flower. Elderberry\, a valuable food source for butterflies and moths should be in flower. \nMilkweed is showing; may the monarch butterfly soon follow. On the walk in the Tibbett Meadow and along the John Kieran Trail the waterlilies\, dogbane\, tall meadow rue and butterfly weed are likely to show their flowers. \nWalk meets in front of the Nature Center. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260512T172844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T173234Z
UID:10002589-1782651600-1782658800@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Calpulli Mexican Dance Company in Van Cortlandt Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a performance and demonstration of Mexican Folklorico Dance on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. \n\n\n\n\nVan Cortlandt Park Alliance is thrilled to welcome Calpulli Mexican Dance Company to Van Cortlandt Park for the first time for a performance and demonstration on Mexican Folklorico Dance. \nFounded in 2003 in New York City\, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company\, also known as Calpulli Danza Mexicana\, celebrates the rich diversity of Mexican and Mexican-American cultural heritage through dance-based programming including live music. The word “calpulli” is the Nahuatl word for clan or family united by a common thread; or an organizational unit or a syndicate. This name was chosen because their vision was to create a home for artists and audiences to explore a range of themes through a Mexican lens. \nCalpulli Mexican Dance Company is deeply committed to sharing Mexican culture with audiences that are diverse\, including dance and music enthusiasts of any background and immigrant Mexican American families who attend performances and free/low-cost community classes in large numbers. \nThis cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and kids of all ages welcome.\nEnter the park at Broadway and W. 246th Street. \n\nRSVP Now. \n\nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \nSpecial thank you to the Van Cortlandt House Museum.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/calpulli-mexican-dance-company-in-van-cortlandt-park/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260623T235751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T235751Z
UID:10002622-1783434600-1783438200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Garden - Food Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a crafty afternoon in our garden! Create a collage based on your relationship with food while sipping some herbal iced tea! \nIn this all-ages free workshop\, each participant will spend time reflecting on what food means to them before creating a small art piece. \nWe will also have herbal iced tea to sip on – while supplies last! \nAll materials will be provided. \nRSVP required!
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/art-in-the-garden-food-collage-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260616T184737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T184737Z
UID:10002612-1783623600-1783627200@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis \nThursdays: July 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & August 6 \n7 to 8 PM • FREE! \nExploratory yoga sessions\, incorporating elements of Vinyasa and focusing on mindful movement. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Beginners welcome. BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat!\nNo experience needed\, just bring a mat\, water\, and an open heart.\nVan Cortlandt Park Memorial Grove \nRSVP Now. \nJuly 9 with Instructor Wendy of Yoga4theBx \nRecharge and radiate like sunshine. We’ll use breath to flow through a Vinyasa yoga practice. \nVinyasa yoga\, also known as “flow yoga\,” is a dynamic style characterized by breath-synchronized movement\, linking poses in a continuous\, flowing sequence. It’s known for its energetic nature! \nJuly 16 with Instructor Ishkara Heqwabti \nCalm your nervous system and feel consciously aware of the here and now. \nThis 60-minute class blends 30 minutes of Kemetic Yoga (an ancient Egyptian practice focused on breath and posture) and 30 minutes of immersive sound meditation using crystal singing bowls\, voice and indigenous instruments that will leave you feeling grounded and renewed. \nJuly 23 and 30 with Instructor Timothy Lewis \nReconnect with the natural world and your own inner landscape. Through mindful movement\, breathwork\, and stillness\, we’ll explore how the elements—earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and space live within the body. \nAugust 6 with Instructor Melissa Rios \nFind your flow! Looking for a refreshing way to wind down in the evening? Come join us where fresh air\, sunset\, and good vibes meet! Let’s stretch\, breathe\, and move together under the open sky.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-3/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260623T233821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T233821Z
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SUMMARY:Papermaking with Michele Brody
DESCRIPTION:Work with local artist Michele Brody in collaboration with VCPA to create paper casts of fallen trees in Van Cortlandt Park. \nFor ages 15 and up! \n\n\n\n\nThe Learning Garden is collaborating with Bronx Artist Michele Brody to produce an immersive installation that will reanimate fallen Park trees through cast handmade-paper sculptures. Come join her on May 23 from 1-3:30 to help with this creative endeavor while learning the process of making paper and casting our fallen trees in the Northwest Forest.  Meeting at the VCPA Learning Garden. \nThis project is made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature\, and with funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, both administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. \n\nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/papermaking-with-michele-brody-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260623T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T153311Z
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Walk Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \nThis walk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables. \nRSVP Now. \nIn July\, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other birds like the American Goldfinch get a late start\, beginning its nesting in July and August. By that time of year\, milkweed and thistle have started producing their silky fibers that this bird will use to help build their cup-shaped nests which can be found in trees and shrubs. Another reason birds nest late in July is because they produce two or more broods per breeding season. Mourning Doves for example can produce as many as six broods a year. They’ll start nesting as early as late March\, and have their last brood as late as early September. The American Robin as well as the Northern Cardinal are also some of these multi brood bird species. \nLike humans\, birds need to release the heat built up in their bodies from the sun by submerging in water\, usually by bathing or swimming. Also\, their bill may be opened\, and the bare skin on the face\, feet\, and legs allows more heat to release from their bodies\, helping them to cool down . \nJuly is the time to savor the scent of Clethra (sweet pepper bush)\, and delight in the beauty of tall meadow rue\, black cohosh\, Joe-Pye weed\, and woodland sunflowers. Butterflies like the monarch\, tiger and black swallowtails\, red admirals are aloft on the summer breeze. \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-walk-group/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260623T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T153221Z
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \nThis walk meets in front of the VC Nature Center. \nRSVP Now. \nIn July\, many birds lower their activity level and will be seeking shade as the nesting season wanes for many species. But other birds like the American Goldfinch get a late start\, beginning its nesting in July and August. By that time of year\, milkweed and thistle have started producing their silky fibers that this bird will use to help build their cup-shaped nests which can be found in trees and shrubs. Another reason birds nest late in July is because they produce two or more broods per breeding season. Mourning Doves for example can produce as many as six broods a year. They’ll start nesting as early as late March\, and have their last brood as late as early September. The American Robin as well as the Northern Cardinal are also some of these multi brood bird species. \nLike humans\, birds need to release the heat built up in their bodies from the sun by submerging in water\, usually by bathing or swimming. Also\, their bill may be opened\, and the bare skin on the face\, feet\, and legs allows more heat to release from their bodies\, helping them to cool down . \nJuly is the time to savor the scent of Clethra (sweet pepper bush)\, and delight in the beauty of tall meadow rue\, black cohosh\, Joe-Pye weed\, and woodland sunflowers. Butterflies like the monarch\, tiger and black swallowtails\, red admirals are aloft on the summer breeze. \nWatch for The Full Buck Moon that will rise on Wednesday\, July 29. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac\, “The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year\, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.” \nAs a courtesy\, please let Debbi know if you need to cancel at:\nturlan@optonline.net.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
CREATED:20260623T171523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T171523Z
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SUMMARY:Bronx Arts Ensemble Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:The BAE woodwind quintet presents “Summer Adventures in the Sun\,” a program filled with pieces that evoke the spirit of summer\, ranging from the lively energy of water activities and dance to celebrations with friends and family. This concert will transport you to the ocean\, introduce you to diverse cultures\, and evoke nostalgic moments. It features cheerful\, timeless compositions by Mary D Watkins\, Malcolm Arnold\, Eric Ewasen\, Valerie Coleman\, Astor Piazzolla\, as well as arrangements of summer classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Carlos Santana. Join us for an afternoon under the sun\, filled with uplifting music that invites you on a musical adventure in the sun. \nMore details here.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-summer-music-series/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
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UID:10002611-1784386800-1784394000@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. \nSaturdays July 18 from 3pm-5pm and August 22 from 2-4pm \nFollowing their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts. \nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nRSVP Now. \nThis series is sponsored by The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program. \nThis series is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-community-music-and-dance-workshops-4/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T172249Z
UID:10002620-1784988000-1784991600@vancortlandt.org
SUMMARY:Bronx Arts Ensemble Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Odane Whilby’s band is back for BAE’s summer music series at the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn\, featuring a fantastic lineup of oldies\, pop\, and R&B classics that delight audiences of all ages. Get ready to dance to hits from the ’50s to the ’80s by legendary artists such as Dion\, The Temptations\, Stevie Wonder\, and Diana Ross. Pack your dancing shoes for an extraordinary musical party in the park! \nMore details here.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-summer-music-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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