AUGUST 2015 EVENTS
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Sat. Aug. 1 -  7:00-9:00 pm
ALEX GREENLEAF & MICHAEL LADERMAN 
deliver a unique mix of original song, early jazz, tin pan alley,
folk music of the British Isles and a few hidden chestnuts from
the 50s and 60s.  With Alex Greenleaf on vocals, guitar and
chromatic harmonica, & Michael Laderman on flute, piccolo
and alto flute.  Expect to be transported.

Sun. Aug. 2 - 1:00-4:00 pm
DRAWING IN THE GARDEN WITH A MODEL
Experience the drawing opportunity of a lifetime: come and draw
our lovely garden with a model.  Some materials are provided,
but you may want to bring your own.  This is for both professional
and aspiring artists; facilitated by garden member Effie Serlis.

Tues. Aug. 4 and Aug.11 - 10:30-11:00 am
STORY TIME READING FOR CHILDREN
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for
some stories and songs with Ms. Thea, our local
children’s librarian.  Find out about all the free and
wonderful programs happening at the Ottendorfer Library!

Tues. Aug. 4 - 8:30-9:30 pm
LES BIKE CULTURE INFLUENCES NYC & BEYOND
MORUS Film Festival, co-hosting with TimesUP,
present “Still We Ride” about Critical Mass, and another
short compilation about the influence of he East Village
and LES on bicycle advocacy and infrastructure.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Sun. Aug 9 - 2:00-5:00 pm
MOSAIC MAN Jim Power will teach you how to make
your own POWER MOSAIC; free supplies included!

Thurs. Aug. 13 - 6:30-8:00 pm
GET CREATIVE and make a COLLAGE
with 6&B creativity expert Alex Coleman.

Sat. Aug. 15 - 7:30-10:00 pm
MUSIC UNDER THE STARTS
Curated by our own garden member, Joff Wilson:
Local Legends-and Up-and-Coming Local Legends will
present an evening of unforgettable and inspiring music.

Fri. Aug. 21 (12:30-4:30) - Sat. Aug 22 (1:30-3:30)
Sun. Aug 23 (4:00-6:00)  - Sun. Aug 30 (4:00 - 6:00)
FRINGE FESTIVAL
Comedic Folk Musical follows tow young friend’s quest
to escape he Fantastical Storybook World of Death Forest.
Pursued by a power-hungry enchantress, the boys must learn
about integrity, sacrifice, and the power of friendship... to
make it out alive...

Sun. Aug. 23 - 4:00-6:00 pm
Garden Meeting

Sun. Aug. 30 - 4:00-6:00 pm
WATER DANCES - Masks, Puppets, Costumes!
For kids of all ages (9 and under with a parent).
Garden member Mindy Levokove will inspire you as we
make masks, puppets, and costumes - of fish, birds, water and
garbage - to use in a parade, a procession or a story about water.

MAY 2015 EVENTS

ANNUAL PLANT AND BAKE SALE!
Saturday & Sunday - May 9th & May 10th
11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

October Events

OCTOBER 2014 EVENTS

6TH Street & Avenue B Garden’s
ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL!

Saturday, October 10th
Starts 2 p.m.

(Raindate: Sunday, October 11th)

Entertainment begins at 2:30 p.m.

Harvest Festival Raffle Tickets - $1.00
Enter for a chance to win a fabulous prize.
Tickets on sale a the garden on the day of the event.

PUMPKIN CARVING!
Thursday, October 29th
4:30 to 8:00 p.m.




6B Garden events are brought to you through the 6B Garden’s Events Committee, the General Membership, and kind contributions from our audiences and workshop participants. Thanks to all!

septmeber events

6TH AND B EVENTS SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 7:  JAZZ NIGHT with Artemis collective pre launch party with Gitesha and Sarah James poetry and muse. Bring your instrument, vox, and energy. Celebrate Oshun's birthday and Gitesha's belated. 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

SEPTEMBER 12: "Dreaming in America - The Path Back"  Historical retrospective of events which occurred over the past 24 years.  An award winning video feature by Alex Harsley. The film was edited over the past 20 years, based on film clips, and news reels, and  written onto a DVD. 

Produced, directed and edited by ALEX HARSLEY , Photo_direct@hotmail.com.

The Alex Harsley film is 7 to 10 pm on Sept. 12th

SEPTEMBER 13: STEVE LEVI and his Band. 3:00 to 5:00 pm “Lefty Goes Suave”

Join us for a East Village gumbo of Jazz, Latin, Klezmer, Blues and Swing 

Lefty’s Easy Going Quartet

featuring:  Steven Levi - cornet

Sam Barrios -  piano

Jose Rodriquez - bass

Ivan Rodriquez - drums

SEPTEMBER 13: SCIENCE IN AND BEYOND THE CITY 7:30 to 10:00 pm

Students from the Berkov tropical ecology lab at City College of New York are studying biodiversity-- from lush Neotropical rain forests to the out-of-the-way nooks and crannies of our own Central Park. Lin Li will discuss how beetle communities are affected by forest condition, Bridget Schaper will discuss how beetles deter their predators by mimicking more dangerous insects, and Jhunior Morillo will discuss how insects thrive in the habitat islands of urban parks.

SEPTEMBER 14: CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Mitra Dejkameh 4:00 to 5:00pm

Learn about the beautiful tradition of Persian (Dari), Urdu, Turkish, and Arabic calligraphy styles. Participants will then practice strokes, letters, and techniques using some of the oldest calligraphy tools in the world, including the reed and bamboo pen.

SUFI SONGS OF LOVE: Rumi, Hafiz & Yunis with Amir Vahab & Ensemble

5:30 to 7:00pm

The New York Times calls Mr. Vahab the “ambassador for a silenced music.” Join us for an extraordinary evening of transcendent music rooted in tradition and influenced by contemporary sounds. 

SEPTEMBER14: SWAN SONG-with Loyan Beausoleil, Ron Jones, Mindy Levokove, Joe Munley.   Masks!  Shadow Puppets!  Horses!  Swans and Colorful Migrating Birds! A Rabbit, a Fox and a Wolf! A Snow Queen, a Moon Bride and a very Confused Man with Many Faces! And oh, no!  Watch out!  There's a Monster!!!

With Masks by Joe Munley. And Shadow Puppets by Beth Grim, Loyan Beausoleil and Mindy Levokove.  Performed by Loyan Beausoleil, Ron Jones, Mindy Levokove, Nancy Dean Cross, and Joe Munley. 8:00 pm -10:00pm

SEPTEMBER 19: RENTAL

SEPTEMBER 20:  BEAD JEWELRY WORKSHOP with Christine Cameron Jewelry-making workshop where you learn to make a beautiful piece you can take home or give away. 1:00 to 3:00pm.

SEPTEMBER 20: SOUNDS IN THE GARDEN An eclectic mix of music with songwriters and performers from acoustic blues to ambient electronica. Come see a fabulous line-up.

7:00 to 10:00pm.

SEPTEMBER 21:FILMS OF MM SERRA. MM Serra is an experimental filmmaker, curator, author and the Executive Director of the Film-Makers' Cooperative.  Titillating, sumptuous and always subversive, Serra's films focus on alternative cultures and intimate moments.  They are simultaneously eye-opening and awe-inducing.  7:00 to 10:00pm

SEPTEMBER 26: Films by JIMMY DOUGHERTY. Feature is "THE PARTY"-Lower East Side Mayhem discovers the "Everyman" candidate.  Plus shorts of the 6&B in years past and more…

7:00 to 11:00 pm.

SEPTEMBER 27: Rental Noon to 2:00 pm

SEPTEMBER 27:  MUSIC UNDER THE STARS A star-studded night of musical singers, songwriters, and bands from L.E.S/East Village stages, clubs, and performance venues. Breathtaking artistry. Do not miss it. 7:00 to 10:00pm.

SEPTEMBER 28: MAKE YOUR OWN STEAMBOATS with Science Artist REBECCA MALDONADO. Learn how steamboats work and make one to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  1:00 to 3:30 pm.

SEPTEMBER 28: General Membership Meeting 4:00 pm

The FREE EVENTS  at the 6 & B Garden are brought to you by the 6 & B Garden Events Committee always striving to "Keep it Free" for the enjoyment of all.

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6&B GARDEN EVENTS AUGUST 2014

August 8: Movie Night: Films by JIMMY DOUGHERTY. Feature is "THE PARTY"-Lower East Side Mayhem discovers the "Everyman" candidate.  Plus shorts of the 6&B in years past.

8:30 to 11:00 pm.

August 9: BILL POPP AND THE TAPES, upbeat Rock, back by popular demand, to dance for!

 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

August 10: MAKE YOUR OWN STEAMBOATS with Science Artist REBECCA MALDONADO. Learn how steamboats work and make one to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  2:00 to 4:30 pm.

August 12: SHRUNKEN HEADS WORKSHOP with CONNIE BERRY and AMY BERKOV. Brought back from the 80's by popular demand. Use your imagination on this one. 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

August 15: MUSIC UNDER THE STARS A star-studded night of musical singers, songwriters, and bands from L.E.S/East Village stages, clubs, and performance venues. Breathtaking artistry. Do not miss it. 7:00 to 10:00pm.

August 16: Rental 5:30 to 9:30

August 17: DRAWING IN THE GARDEN WITH A MODEL  This event has become so beloved that we've decided to supply basic art materials to those who want to drop by (but best to bring your own)! Artists of all skills and interests get a rare chance. 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

August 22: SOUNDS IN THE GARDEN An eclectic mix of music with songwriters and performers from acoustic blues to ambient electronica. Come see a fabulous line-up.

7:00 to 10:00pm.

 August 23: FUNDRAISER. 2:00 pm to 7:00pm with 60's SING-A-LONG at 4:00 pm. RAFFLE, PRIZES, FOOD, MUSIC. Come support the Garden Events and help us raise money to continue to bring FREE EVENTS to the 6&B GARDEN! 

August 24: Garden Membership Meeting 4:00 pm 

August 24: PAPER TIGER FILMS:  A NY media collective that has been creating fun, funky, hard-hitting, investigative, compelling and truly alternative media since 1981. Come to a screening of El Taller, which tells the story of El Taller Latino Americano, a cultural center that brings New York's diverse community together through music, dance and conversation.  As the center reaches its 35 year anniversary, it faces the challenge of gentrification and possible displacement after years of being an

oasis for the community in the Upper West Side. 

7:30 pm-10:00pm

THE 6&B GARDEN EVENTS PROGRAM IS BROUGHT TO YOU FREE BY THE 6&B GARDEN EVENTS COMMITTEE

6bgarden July Events-2014

East 6th St. & Avenue B, NYC. Open hours: Sat. & Sun. 1–6 PM
(6bgarden.org  Facebook: 6 B Garden Events—like us for updates.)

Tues, July 1 10:30 to 11:30 AM  STORYTIME READING FOR CHILDREN  Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for some stories and songs with Ms. Thea, our local children's librarian. Find out about all the free and wonderful programs happening at the Ottendorfer Library. Also July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, and Aug 5.

Tues, July 8, 10 :30 to 11:30 AM  STORYTIME READING FOR CHILDREN  (See July 1)

Friday, July 11, 7 to 9 PM THE WISTERIANS will present lovely jazz and eclectic, romantic favorites, with Karl Meyer on violin and Brooke Watkins on accordion. Spend an
evening under the stars with this entertaining, emerging duo. For more info: wisterians.com.

Saturday, July 12, 1 to 3 PM BEAD JEWELRY WORKSHOP with Christine Cameron Jewelry-making workshop where you learn to make a beautiful piece you can take home or give away.

Saturday, July 12, 7 to 10 PM MUSIC UNDER THE STARS A star-studded night of musical singers, songwriters, and bands from L.E.S/East Village stages, clubs, and performance venues. Breathtaking artistry. Do not miss it.

Sunday, July 13, 2:30 to 5:00 PM TANABATA FESTIVAL The festival originates in the legend of the Cow Herd Star and the Weaver Star, lovers separated by the Milky Way, allowed to meet once a year. Write wishes on colorful strips of paper and hang them in our bamboo trees, along with festive origami and kirigami ornaments. (A teaching workshop for origami and kirigami!)

Tues, July 15, 10:30 to 11:30 AM  STORYTIME READING FOR CHILDREN  (See July 1)

Saturday, July 19, 8:30 to 11:00 PM MOVIE NIGHT with OZONE, a feature by Jimmy Dougherty & selected shorts. Ozone is a dark comedy of high jinks about Jack, a dancing dog biscuit in a trade show who dreams of playing Hamlet in NYC. He returns to his old neighborhood to find that time has stood still. Voodoo and mayhem follow, interspersed with lots of laughs, featuring a host of characters from the Lower East Side and beyond.

Sunday, July 20  1 to 4 PM DRAWING IN THE GARDEN WITH A MODEL  This event has become so beloved that we've decided to supply basic art materials to those who want to drop by (but best to bring your own)! Artists of all skills and interests get a rare chance.

Tues, July 22 10:30 to 11:30 AM  STORYTIME READING FOR CHILDREN  (See July 1)

Wed, July 23, 8:30 PM PLANTING IN HABITATS. ULI LORIMER, Curator of Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s Native Flora Garden offers a wonderful slideshow. See BBG’s native garden habitats.

SATURDAY JULY 26TH 6B GARDEN EVENTS FUNDRAISER MUSIC, FOOD, FLOWERS, & FUN!!! Performers from our events. Food from local restaurants, shops and great cooks. (Contribution suggested to keep our events going!) Look for a flyer for more details.

SUNDAY JULY 27, 4 PM  6B GARDEN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING!!!

Tues, July 29 10:30 to 11:30 AM  STORYTIME READING FOR CHILDREN  (See July 1)

Wed, July 30 8-10 PM X-RATED POTATO PRINT WORKSHOP (ADULTS ONLY!!!)

Create your own X or even triple-X potato prints. (There will NOT be a live model.) Bring along Tshirts, undergear, and any odd fabrics you have to print upon. We will supply potatoes and ink.

6B Garden events are brought to you through the 6B Garden’s Events Committee, the General Membership, and kind contributions from our audiences and workshop participants. Thanks to all!

6th&B Garden'S EVENTS-ALL FREE!

6th & B GARDEN’S SEPTEMBER EVENTS—all free!
East 6th St. & Avenue B, NYC. Open hours: Sat. & Sun. 1–6 PM
(6bgarden.org  Facebook: 6 B Garden Events—like us for updates.)

Saturday and Sunday,June 7&8 Fifth Annual Hemp History Week In The Garden: 1p.m.-7p.m.

Saturday, June 7,9 p.m.Film:bringing it Home,Produced Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson.The nations first hemp house.

Sat,June14,7p.m.-10 p.m. Music under the stars. A star-studded night of musical night of musical singers songwriters,and bands from L.E.S./East Village stages,clubs,performance venues.

Sun,June 15,1p.m.-4p.m. Drawing in the garden with a model.

Sat, June 21, 2pm-4pm East River Jazz Band.

Sunday June 22nd 4p.m. Garden General Membership Meeting!!!

Sat June28,4.p.m.-6p.m. Flamenco Kids.A wonderful yearly event where kids in varying age groups presents Flamenco.

Sun, June29,June29th,3p.m.-5p,m. Luminous Ragas for Bamboo Flute Tabla,Pantit Gorn plays bansuri Indian  bamboo flute accompanied by Bill Buchen on tabla(Indian hand drum) and Hallie Laxmie on tanpure.

6BGarden events are brought to you through the 6BGarden's events committee, the General membership,and kind contributions from our audieces and workshop participants. Thanks To All! 














The 6 B Garden Events Program is made possible in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities, supported by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. It is also is made possible in part with public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

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6th & B GARDEN’S SEPTEMBER EVENTS—all free!
East 6th St. & Avenue B, NYC. Open hours: Sat. & Sun. 1–6 PM
(6bgarden.org  Facebook: 6 B Garden Events—like us for updates.)



Garden is now open.

May-7th-8th-Bake & Plant Sale-12 to 6p.m.

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The 6 B Garden Events Program is made possible in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities, supported by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. It is also is made possible in part with public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

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