New York
Philharmonic Concert on Governors Island
New York City’s premier orchestra will play at
6:30 PM on July 5th
Concert is free and open to the public, caps day of
programs on the Island
Free ferries will run continuously to transport
concertgoers to and from the Island
The New York Philharmonic will play a concert on
Governors Island’s historic Parade Grounds at 6:30
PM on Saturday, July 5th. The concert and the ferry
ride to Governors Island are free and open to the
public. The event and ferry do not require tickets.
Below is information all visitors need to know
prior to coming to the Governors Island concert.
More information can be found at
www.govisland.com
or
www.nyphil.org. Ferries to Governors
Island Governors Island opens at 10 AM on
Saturday, July 5th. Ferries will run every half hour
between 10 AM and 3:30 PM. Ferries leave from the
Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan,
located at the corner of South and Whitehall
Streets.
Between 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM, ferries will run
every 15 minutes between Manhattan and Governors
Island. Visitors are welcome to come any time
throughout the day to access the Island in advance
of the concert.
Ferries will be leaving from Slip 6 and Slip 7 in
the Battery Maritime Building.
Public parking is available in a garage across
from the ferry terminal.
Pedestrians can most easily access the Battery
Maritime Building via Old Slip.
Concert Site The concert will take
place on the Island’s Parade Grounds, located a
short 5 minute walk from the ferry dock. Seating
will be picnic style, and visitors are welcome to
bring blankets and chairs.
Food and Drink Visitors are also
invited to bring their own food; however, food
vendors will also be available. Grilling, cooking,
and alcohol are prohibited on Governors Island.
Amenities Vendors will be selling
food, water and beverages on the Island throughout
the day and at the concert.
Port-a-sans are also available for visitor use
and will be placed around the Parade Grounds.
Accessibility The Governors Island
ferry and the concert site are accessible by
wheelchair.
Bikes on the Island
Bikes are permitted on Governors Island on July 5th.
However, bikes will NOT be allowed to board the
Governors Island ferry after 3:30 PM. Bikes already
on the Island at that time will be permitted to
remain on the Island. Bike rental will be available
until 5 PM.
Additional Programs and Activities on
Governors Island for July 5th
In addition to the Philharmonic concert, there are a
wide variety of activities and for the public to
enjoy. Below is a list of other programs happening
on Governors Island on July 5th.
Folks on the Island Presents Janis Ian, 1:30 PM
A veteran folk-pop singer/songwriter, Janice Ian’s
music features satiric wit, edgy humor, and 1960s
inspired passion. In her 40-year history, this
Grammy award-winning performer’s music continues to
reflect and transcend the challenges of our times.
Exhibits “In Site” -- The Sculptors Guild
is honored to present this exhibition marking a 70
year celebration for the Guild, in its city of
origin.
“Emergence” by Figment -- an interactive,
three-dimensional living exhibit, featuring
contributions from more than 30 artists/art
collectives working in a diverse range of media,
including sculpture, installation art, photography,
and more. “Painting Governors Island” -- eight
painters exhibit their watercolors and oil paintings
made on- site, on Governors Island. “Governors
Island” – a collection of photographs by Lisa
Kereski and Andrew Moore.
National Park Service Tours
The National Park Service leads walking tours of the
National Historic District every hour at 25 minutes
past the hour. Tours leave from Fort Jay.
Visitors are also invited to bike around the
Historic District, take a tram tour, or bring a
picnic and enjoy the Island’s green open spaces.
Concert Program
The following is the concert program for the
Philharmonic’s July 5th concert on Governors Island.
Bramwell Tovey conductor
Smith, The Star Spangled Banner
Rossini, Overture to the Italian Girl in Algiers
Rimsky-Korsakov, Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Tchaikovsky, Capriccio espagnol, 1812 Overture
The concert will last approximately one and a half
hours.
Returning from Governors Island
The concert is scheduled to end at 8 PM. Ferry
service will run continually from Governors Island
beginning at 7 PM. Ferries will run every 15 minutes
from Governors Island back to Manhattan. Ferries
will return to the Battery Maritime Building and
Pier 11, which is about 300 yards north of the
Battery Maritime Building.
For more information on the concert, please visit
www.govisland.com.
In case of inclement weather
The New York Philharmonic concert will be cancelled
in case of inclement weather, including rain. Please
check
www.govisland.com or call 212-440-2202 for
updates throughout the day.
### Contacts:
Elizabeth Rapuano (GIPEC): 212-440-2205 (office) /
914-830-1565 (cell) Ferry
schedule for July 5th:
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From Manhattan |
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From Governors
Island |
| 10 AM
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10:30 AM |
| 11 AM
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|
11:30 AM |
| 11:30 AM |
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Noon |
| Noon
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|
12:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM
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|
1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM
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|
1:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM
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|
2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM
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|
2:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM
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|
3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM
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3:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM
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|
4:00 PM
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| 3:45 PM |
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4:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM
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5:00 PM |
| 4:15 PM
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5:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM
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6:00 PM |
| 4:45 PM
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6:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM |
|
7:00 PM |
| 5:15 PM |
|
7:15 PM |
| 5:30 PM
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7:30 PM |
| 5:45 PM
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|
7:45 PM |
| 6:00 PM
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|
8:00 PM |
| 6:15 PM
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8:15 PM |
| 6:30 PM*
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8:30 PM |
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8:45 PM |
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9:00 PM |
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9:15 PM |
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9:30 PM |
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9:45 PM |
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10:00 PM |
* last ferry from Manhattan
From 3:30 until 6:30, ferries will run from the
Battery Maritime Building to Governors Island every
15 minutes. Beginning at 7 PM, ferries will run
every 15 minutes off Governors Island back to
Manhattan. Ferries returning to Governors Island
will drop visitors at the Battery Maritime Building
and Pier 11, located 300 yards north of the Battery
Maritime Building. |
