ART AND THE 400′ LONG TABLE: DIRECT FROM HOLLAND
Sep 9, 2009 1:46 pm
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The New Island Festival will offer an exciting smorgasboard of happenings on New York City’s Governors Island from September 10 – 13 and again from September 17 – 20. Come discover provocative theatre, stunning site-specific performance, dazzling visual arts and exhilarating DJ sets, all performed by world-class Dutch performers. The New Island Festival brings the greatest elements of European outdoor performing arts festivals to Governors Island. All of Governors Island will be the stage for the Dutch, American, and other international artists who will utilize the waterfront promenade, historic homes, barracks and open green spaces to re-imagine this Island in the middle of New York Harbor. Performances will begin in the early afternoon and continue through the evening. This will be the first time Governors Island has been open at night. The Festival area is open to the public on Thursdays from 4:00 PM — 11:00 PM and Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00 AM — 11:00 PM. All events are in English, subtitled, or non-verbal. Some events are free; some require tickets. To find out more: www.newislandfestival.com For Program guide and schedule: http://www.newislandfestival.com/program Before you go — for information on visiting Governors Island (ferry schedule, opening hours, open areas, directions): www.govisland.com