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Longines Global Champions Tour September 27-28

Longines Global Champions Tour

 Summer 2019 is not over yet, especially on Governors Island.

Longines Global Champions Tour

Looking for something elegant and entertaining this weekend? Just a quick boat-ride away and you will be transported to an exciting spectacular world-class sport and entertainment event, which spans three continents across 19 international events Paris, Monaco, Madrid, Miami Beach, Shanghai, Rome, St. Tropez, and Doha, Qatar. 

Longines Global Champions Tour

“Swiss watchmaker is the Official Timekeeper, Title Partner, and Official Watch of the Longines Global Champions Tour, coming to Governors Island this Friday and Saturday, September 27-28.

The Official Watch of the Event is the Longines HydroConquest Ceramic, available at the Longines Boutique at the Westfield World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. gcglobalchampions.com”

Longines Global Champions Tour

Be sure to get your tickets, come on out to meet the Downtown Team, as we support Official Watch of the Longines Global Champions Tour!

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Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island

Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island

They’ve done it again, or maybe New Yorkers have done it again!

 

 

Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island
Play Scape Diner en Blanc 2018

 

This year guest traveled by, subway, car, and boat to reach their final destination. Ooh, but it was so worth the trip. This year DEB received over 6,500 guests arriving in style. Donning white from head to toe, large table settings, and scrumptious food, with all their luxurious gear in tow.

 

Guest’s enjoyed the secret location of Governors Island, with the always stunning backdrop of the Manhattan skyline for 2018 une belle soirée!

 

Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island
Eric Vitale 2018 Diner En Blanc

 

Once set up they waited for the official start, the waving of the white napkin and they were off. Some purchased their meals from famous Iron Chef, Marc Forgione, while others prepared their own meal fit for kings and queens.

 

 

Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island
2018 Konrad Brattke Photography

 

 

The evening was off to a wild start with that one wave. Each year the stories coming from this event are even more exciting than the year before. A Romantic real French soiree with music, dancing, lots of photo ops and even a wedding proposal.

“Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island”

 

Dîner in Blanc is one of 80 cities hosting the infamous worldwide event. It is produced by local partners (Linda Davis, Christine Tripoli, and Peter Kohlmann) along with Dîner en Blanc International. This incredible, well organized, all the way to the smallest detail was founded by Aymeric Pasquier and Sandi Safi. Pasquier is the son of François Pasquier, who started the phenomenon in Paris, as a way to reunite old friends after living abroad.

 

Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island
Eric-Vitale-Photography

 

 

She said yes!

 

 

Diner en Blanc takes over Governors Island
The Knot

 

Founded in 2012, Dîner en Blanc International is responsible for developing this secret posh picnic in close to 80 cities in 30 countries around the world with close 120,000 participants. The largest and most internationally recognized Le Dîner en Blanc remains the original Paris event. Launched in 1988 by François Pasquier and his close friends, Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris attracts nearly 10,000 people annually.

 

Jusqu’à l’année prochaine New York!

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Poetry to the People

The 8th annual New York City Poetry Festival will be held on Governors Island, July 28th and 29th. New York City is the world capital of poetry. This festival unites the extensive group of New York natives who value the skill of translating emotion into language. The free event invites people of all ages, experiences, and perspectives to join in learning from, and celebrating poetry.   

Image courtesy of the Poetry Society of New York

250 unique voices will be reading original content to an anticipated crowd 14,000 people strong. The event takes place on Colonels Row, a short ferry ride away, on Governors Island.  At the location, attendees will be surrounded by Victorian Homes and can shelter themselves under the shade of centuries-old trees. Poetry will be performed from 5 different stages. Guests can also visit the Ring of Daisies Open Mic Area, which is open to poets of any level. The Poetry Society of New York encourages all individuals to share their words with the world.

This year, the Poetry Society of New York partnered with the Visible Poetry Project in efforts to make poetry more accessible. 30 filmmakers joined forces with 30 poets to bring poetry to the screen. The creations experiment with new ways to experience poetry.  Showings will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.

 

 

The headliners for the 2018 festival are Nico Tortorella, Terrace Hayes, Ladan Osman, and Danielle Pafunda. Tortorella is an actor, author, and activist. He is most known for co-starring, alongside Kevin Bacon, as  Jacob Wells in The Following and for his current starring role in Younger. Tortorella is an advocate for the LGBTAIA+ community and often touches on themes such as polyamory, gender expression, self-care, and identity. Terrace Hayes is adept at creating meaningful, and thought-provoking poetry and was the recipient of the 2014 MacArthur Foundation Genius Award. Danielle Pafunda is also commended for her influential words. Her work has appeared in three editions of The Best American Poetry and she currently sits on the board of directors of VIDA: Women in Literary Arts.

Image courtesy of the Poetry Society of New York

Lastly, Ladan Osman has had works translated into 10 languages and uses poetry to address key issues like gender, discrimination, and colonialism.

 

The festival is also welcoming many food trucks, book vendors, and authors. Foods, books, blank journals, and poetry will be for sale, so prepare to return home with a full stomach, new reading material,  and an enriched mind.

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Events Living

Downtown TripPicks: May 29 – June 5, 2017

Trip.com is an innovative planning tool that tailors recommendations for places to stay, eat and play to your specific tastes. It also allows you to share your great experiences with people who have the same interests as you; people in your “tribes.” Trip.com’s TripPicks This Week feature empowers you to discover and take advantage of great events, openings and exhibits throughout the city each week.

Here are some exciting events and sites to check out this week in Downtown New York, courtesy of Trip.com. Visit their site or download the app for more upcoming events.

New Food Hall

Miso soup pour overs from Izakaya and Samurice, crispy dumplings by Nom Wah Kuai, Ippudo’s Kuro-Obi chicken broth ramen, sushi burritos from Uma Temakeria and bubble tea by Boba Guys are just some of the sweet and savory delights you’ll find at the new food hall inside Canal Street Market. Swing by and check out the whole lineup.

Canal Street Market (Chinatown)
Daily from 10am-8pm

Rare Beatles Photos

The exhibit “Fifty Years Later: The Beatles — All You Need Is Love” is a collection of never-before-seen (in the US) photographs taken by David Magnus during Our World, the very first live global satellite broadcast. A rare and unmissable treat for Beatles fans! FREE

Morrison Hotel Gallery (SoHo)
Thursday, Jun. 1-Tuesday, Jun. 13 (Monday-Saturday from 11am-6pm; Sunday from 12-6pm)

Blue Note Jazz Fest

Now in its seventh year, the Blue Note Jazz Festival is a month-long jazz celebration with over 100 performances from a diverse lineup of artists and groups, among them Pat Metheny, Kool & The Gang, Dr. John, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Isley Brothers, Cassandra Wilson,  Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Incognito, Hiromi, Eddie Palmieri, McCoy Tyner,  Jacob Collier and many others. FREE and paid events.

Check site for complete list of venues
Thursday, Jun. 1-Friday, Jun. 30 (check site for showtimes)

The Last Dragon

Presented in partnership with the Museum of Chinese in America, Berry Gordy’s “The Last Dragon”  is an homage to Bruce Lee, New York and music. Come watch this funky motown kung fu classic that tells the story of a young martial artist who stands up to the Shogun of Harlem, Sho’nuff. FREE

Columbus Park (Chinatown)
Friday, Jun. 2 at 8:30pm

Participatory Art

The Figment Project is the sort of installation art exhibit that invites attendees to interact – touch, play, dance and move – with the art on display. Volunteer-based, with no corporate backing, Figment Project  is the embodiment of art for the people. Expect theater, dance, music, and lots of opportunities to make your own art! FREE

Governors Island
Saturday, Jun. 3-Sunday, Jun. 4 from 10am-5pm

The World of Science

Have your mind blown at the World Science Festival! Enjoy a wide range of events that will cover topics such as communications, immortality, creativity, cooking, virtual reality, evolution and much more. Included in the schedule are fun, family-friendly events like Science in the Square, trivia night, Scientific Sails, The Great Fish Count and stargazing. FREE and paid events.

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Tuesday, May 30-Sun, Jun. 4 (check site for times)

Diane Von Furstenberg Sample Sale

Summer ready is simple when you have a handful of Diane Von Furstenberg frocks, especially when you can snag them at up to 75% off!

260 Sample (Flatiron)
Tuesday from 9am-8pm; Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-8pm; Sunday from 10am-4pm

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Events Sports

New York Harbor To Host The City’s Largest Charity Regatta On Friday, Sept. 16

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This Friday, Sept. 16, New York Harbor will be host to New York City’s largest charity regatta. The New York Harbor Regatta benefits Bilion Oyster Project and the maritime and marine science programs of the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School. Sailors will include both Harbor School students and such world-class athletes as Hannah Swett, and the event will be followed by a bash on Governors Island, where the Harbor School is located. Sailing legend Gary Jobson will provide commentary during the race, and Willie Geist of MSNBC’s Morning Joe will be emceeing the event from aboard the boat.

 

Guests are invited to watch the races from a spectator boat, where Harbor School students and staff will be on hand to discuss the work of the Billion Oyster Project, to join other supporters on the beach for the party, or both.  Ferry service will be provided. The bash includes and open bar and catering from top New York City restaurants, as well as oysters from a variety of oyster farms. Tickets are available here.

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Events Health

A Day Of Love & Healing Coming To Governors Island On Sept. 10

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A Day Of Love And Healing — a charity event being held on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Governors Island — will feature yoga, sound, art, pilates and healing.

The event was created by Christine Dimmick, the founder of The Good Home Co. to spread love and wellness during a time of increased violence. Christine called upon friends who are top artists, yogis and healers, and all generously agreed to participate and donate their services for the event because they all believe in raising consciousness to love.

Attendees are invited to bring a mat, take a class and raise the vibration. All proceeds go to charity, of which there are three hand-picked charities. Each charity was chosen not just for their efforts in making a difference, but to change the paradigm and show others a new path. These charities are sundarafund.org, freshair.org and mindfulschools.org.