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Gladys Pearlman
Title: Senior Park Host
Favorite BPC Spot:
Robert Wagner Jr. Park
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Gladys Pearlman has been with The Battery Park City Authority since 1989. During her time at the Authority she has taken on many roles and has been an integral part of the Programming Department. You can usually find Gladys at the Rockefeller Park house – also known as “ Gladys’ Park House” according to the children who play there everyday. She is the go-to person for information about the area and about all the things the park has to offer. In her spare time she likes to read books, ride her bike, and salsa dance. Gladys will be helping out at the Holiday Lights celebration tonight in South Cove. Make sure to stop by and say hello!
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Congratulations to BPCA President and CEO B.J. Jones
who was recently selected as one of “ Manhattan’s Power 50,” a survey of the borough’s key players in politics and government.
To view the article click here: The 2018 Manhattan Power 50
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EVENTS IN BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS
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Holiday Lights
Tonight!
6 pm - 8 pm, South Cove
Kick off the holiday season with a quaint evening of caroling, warm beverages and sweet treats with your Battery Park City community! If you wish, donate to those in need by bringing a new, unwrapped gift for Stockings With Care. You may also drop off gift donations through December 6th at 75 Battery Place.
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Chess Tournament
Saturday, December 8
9 am - 1 pm, 6 River Terrace
Fee $15
Challenge yourself in a Swiss-style tournament where each participant will have the opportunity to compete, learn and develop their interest in chess. Awards will be given out at the 1PM ceremony. For ages 5–12.This is a drop-off program.
Registration Required. Call 212-267-9700 or email registration@bpca.ny.gov
For more information click here.
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Recycle your Tree
Sunday, December 24 – Friday, January 26
Help BPC stay green this holiday season! Please deposit your tree without decorations on the curb. BPCA staff will pick up trees until Jan 26. Trees are chipped and used for mulch in the parks of Battery Park City. For more information, call 212-267-9700.
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ONGOING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Parent & Baby Yoga
Mondays, Through December 17
SESSION 1: 1–2:15PM
SESSION 2: 2:30–3:45PM
6 River Terrace
Enjoy yoga in a safe, supportive environment while learning postures and exercises specifically suited for new parents and babies – newborn through crawling.
Registration Required. email registration@bpcparks.org
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Preschool Play & Art
Thursdays, Through December 13
SESSION 1: 10–11:30 am
SESSION 2: 3:30–5 pm
6 River Terrace
6 SESSIONS, $90
Calling all toddlers! Interactive play, art-making, and more. For walking toddlers through preschool-aged children with accompanying adult. Adults participate throughout the program.
Registration Required. email registration@bpcparks.org
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Stories & Songs
Wednesdays, Through December 12
SESSION 1: 9:40–10:20am
SESSION 2: 10:30–11:10am
SESSION 3: 11:20am–12pm
6 River Terrace
Share the experience of live musical performance and creative storytelling with your little one. Professional musicians will illuminate and brighten up the spirit through song, movement, and dance. Rhythm instruments provided. For ages 6 months to 3.5 years.
Registration Required. email registration@bpcparks.org
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Morning Meditation
Mondays, Through December 17
9:45 – 10:15 am
6 River Terrace
Start your morning with a peaceful mind. Primordial Sound Meditation can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and strengthen the immune system. To learn more, click here.
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Senior Exercise
Mondays, Through December 17
10:30 – 11:45 am
6 River Terrace
Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and workout to great music! To learn more, click here.
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Zumba Jumpstart
Tuesdays, Through December 18
10:30 – 11:45 am
6 River Terrace
Join a fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of salsa, merengue, hip hop, and more! Enthusiastic instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new steps each week. Bring your friends! To learn more, click here.
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Community Center Hours
Monday, December 24 – Friday, January 4
345 Chambers St, New York, NY 10282 – Stuyvesant High School
The hours of operation for the Community Center at Stuyvesant High School during the holiday season are listed below;
Dec 24: Closed Dec 25: Closed
Dec 26: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dec 27: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dec 28: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dec 31: Closed
Jan 1: Closed Jan 2: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jan 3: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Jan 4: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
For more information click here.
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Events at Brookfield Place
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Saturday Morning Show
Saturdays, through December 15
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hudson Eats
Every Saturday, join attend everyone's favorite kids show at Hudson Eats featuring storytelling, music, magicians and more! On December 8th, Brookfield will be celebrating The Saturday Morning Show's 100th show!
Free to attend.
For more information click here.
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The Rink at Brookfield Place
Monday, November 27 – Monday, February 4
Monday – Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Established a boutique ice skating experience in downtown Manhattan at Brookfield Place mall in New York City offering upscale ice skating programs for men, women, and children. Majestic views of the Statue of Liberty from the Hudson River will leave you with memories you will never forget!
Monday – Friday: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10:15 AM -11:45 AM, 12:00 PM -1:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
*Please note that each session operates at a given time.
You will ONLY be granted admittance for the session you are joining. For more information click here.
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Santa at Brookfield Place
Friday, November 23 – Sunday, December 24
Create lasting photo memories with the jolly man in red! Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Brookfield Place features a special children’s activity center to enjoy before your session.
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 8:00PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dec 24: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Photo packages start at $29, details coming soon.
For more information click here.
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Toy Drive
Monday, November 26 – Sunday, December 23
200 Liberty Street
Help the FDNY bring toys and joy to children in need this holiday season! Please donate New, Unwrapped Toys through Sunday, December 23. Toys will be donated to: NYU’s Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cancer Unit, New York Presbyterian Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, La Casita Shelters 1 & 3
There is a special need for stuffed animals, sports balls, books and newborn gifts.
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Luminaries
Wednesday, November 28 – Friday, January 4
11 am
This holiday tradition in the heart of Lower Manhattan features a canopy of colorful lights emanating from hundreds of suspended lanterns.
Presented by Arts Brookfield, in collaboration with the award-winning design firm, The LAB at Rockwell Group. For more information click here.
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Bettissima: Treasures from the Elizabeth Kray Archive
Monday, December 11– Monday, April 15
6:30 pm
Poet's House, 10 River Terrace
Betty Kray—dubbed Bettissima by E. E. Cummings—was a great unsung American cultural worker. A visionary arts administrator, Elizabeth Kray (1916–1987) co-founded Poets House with poet Stanley Kunitz and was an ardent advocate for poetry and American poets. This exhibition includes over 100 letters to and from acclaimed poets such as Elizabeth Bishop, E. E. Cummings, Michael Harper, June Jordan, Denise Levertov, Clarence Major, George Oppen, Adrienne Rich, and many others, documenting trajectories of 20th-century poetry in the United States.
Admission Free and open to the public. BPCA In partnership with Poets House.
For more information click here.
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Epic Voices: The Polish Epic with Jacek Dehnel & Bill Johnston
Thursday, December 6
7 pm
Poet's House, 10 River Terrace
Polish writer and translator Jacek Dehnel joins American translator Bill Johnston to discuss the epic in Polish literature, from the 19th century to contemporary works.
Admission $10, $7 for students and seniors, free to Poets House members.
For more information click here.
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A Tribute to John Yau
Saturday, December 8
6:30 pm
Poet's House, 10 River Terrace
This evening honors John Yau, the author of thirteen books of poetry, most recently Bijoux in the Dark (2018); four books of fiction; and many monographs and books of art criticism. An influence and mentor to many poets, Yau wields visual art, film, and surrealism in his poems, speaking through “voices that reveal the multiple and shadowy selves inside the self” (2018 Jackson Poetry Prize citation). This evening is hosted by Vincent Katz and features readings by Anselm Berrigan, Sergio Bessa, Joseph Donahue, Albert Mobilio, Laura Mullen, Catherine Murphy, Tammy Nguyen, Barry Schwabsky, Genya Turovskaya, Stanley Whitney, Monica Youn, and John Yau himself.
Admission $10, $7 for students and seniors, free to Poets House members.
For more information click here.
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EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE
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New Families, New Traditions
Sunday, December 16
10:30 am
36 Battery Place
Join the musical group Yellow Sneaker and their puppet pals for a musical family program that bridges connections to Jewish culture and traditions. For ages newborn to 4.
Event is free, Drop-ins welcome.
For more information click here.
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Emma Lazarus and the Statue of Liberty
Sunday, December 16
1 pm – 2:15 pm
36 Battery Place
Join us for a special interactive story-telling activity led by Ora Fruchter (Yellow Sneaker) with the help of the PJ Library book Emma’s Poem (written by Linda Glaser and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola). Young learners ages 7-10 will discover how to tell the Statue’s story—all while looking out on Lady Liberty herself, from one of the best vantage points our Museum has to offer. Ages 7-10; families welcome
Free, advance registration recommended.
For more information click here.
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December 25th at the Museum
Tuesday, December 25
36 Battery Place
Spend the day at the Museum. See the unique Core Exhibition and other special exhibitions.
The Museum’s restaurant, LOX at Café Bergson, is open during Museum hours.
Exhibition tour schedule is as follows:
11:30 AM In Confidence (tour maximum: 20 people)
11:30 AM Family-friendly tour of the Core Exhibition (tour maximum: 40 people)
2:30 PM Core Exhibition (tour maximum: 40 people)
2:30 PM Family-friendly tour of the Core Exhibition (tour maximum: 40 people)
Adult and family-friendly walk-up tours are free with Museum admission.
For more information click here.
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EVENTS AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Crafternoon: Ornaments
Wednesday, December 19
4 pm
175 North End Ave.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Join us to make Christmas Ornaments. First come, first served. All materials will be provided. For children ages 3 and older.
Free to attend. For more information click here.
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Holiday and Christmas Carols
Thursday, December 20
4 pm
175 North End Ave.
Join in a sing-along! All ages welcome.
Free to attend. For more information click here.
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EVENTS AT THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
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Tensegrity Model Workshop
Saturday, December 15
10:30 am – 11:45 am
39 Battery Place
What is tensegrity? It's a structural principle based on compression and tension! In this hands-on workshop, kids will learn about balancing push and pull through a series of experiments, then build their own tensegrity models, while learning some history along the way. Ages 8-14. RSVP required.
For more information click here.
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