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The Republic of Greenwich Village: Birthplace of the American Avant-Garde, Walking Tour
Washington Square Arch at Fifth Avenue & Washington Square North NY, United StatesFollow artist and historian Marc Kehoe through the streets of what, in January 1917, Duchamp declared to be “the Republic of Greenwich Village” and visit locations where the artists lived, worked, and partied.
Framing the Village: FREEDOMLAND!
St John’s in the Village 218 W 11th St, New York, NY, United StatesFreedomland! celebrates the West Village, the East Village, and the Lower East Side. Freedomland: Where we experiment, where we create, where we have freedom to be who we are!
Saturdays 1pm - 6pm + Tuesday, September 23 and Tuesday, October 7, 6pm - 8 pm
Classical Cool! Kids’ Concert hosted by Nina Bernstein Simmons
St John’s in the Village 218 W 11th St, New York, NY, United StatesTaking a leaf from the Maestro’s inspirational Young People’s Concerts, this family concert celebrates the legacy of conductor, composer and educator Leonard Bernstein and also honors the 150th anniversary of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Classical Cool! includes works by Bernstein and Saint-Saëns’ whimsical family favorite Carnival of the Animals, performed by The Village Trip Festival Orchestra conducted by Victoria Bond and with narration by Nina Bernstein Simmons.
Beat Generation: Live Poetry, Walking Tour
Village Voice 36 Cooper Square, New York, NY, United StatesAn unmissable tour with authentic Beat poets from the Bowery! You'll visit iconic Beat Generation locations and hear live poetry recited and sung. If you love the Beat Generation and want to truly experience its vibe, to travel back in time and soak up the Beats' energy and passion for life – to get in the groove – then Marcos de la Fuente and Annalisa Marí Pegrum will take you there.
This tour is offered in both English and Spanish.