Henry Hudson Quadricentennial Celebration

Henry Hudson Quadricentennial Celebration

Performances & programs aboard the Waterfront Museum as part of the Tug & Barge Tour celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the voyage of Henry Hudson’s Half Moon and the discovery of the Hudson River. May 27th - June 4th

THURSDAY, MAY 28  •  Doors open at 7:00PM
Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928) is a feature-length silent comedy featuring Buster Keaton. The film is the last product of Keaton’s independent production team and set of gag writers. Will be presented with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model, silent film accompanist at MOMA. Presented by Projected Images of Hudson County. Tickets: $8 in advance at http://www.smarttix.com/ or toll-free (877) 238-5596. Tickets $10 at the door.

FRIDAY, MAY 29  •  Wine & Cheese Reception at 7:30; Show at 8PM.
On the Waterfront – Staged Reading of Budd Schulberg’s iconic play, which was set in Hoboken, will be performed by Brave New World Repertory aboard Barge #79.
Tickets: $18 at http://www.smarttix.com/or toll-free (877) 238-5596.
For further information: or call (917) 285-8911 or visitbravenewworldrep.org/

SATURDAY, MAY 30 • 1PM to 3PM
Fuzzy Lemons - Hoboken’s own toe-tapping band, featuring zany audience participation, is great for kids of all ages. Tickets: $12 at http://www.smarttix.com/or toll-free (877) 238-5596 or $14 at the door..  For information: www.thefuzzylemons.com/or call (201) 355-9167.
SATURDAY, MAY 30 • Doors open at 7:30PM
An Evening of Sea Shanties with The Crimson Pirates - This 7 member pirate band will perform an eclectic mix of a mix of sea shanties, sailing songs, Irish drinking songs and renaissance faire song standards. Drinks and light refreshments will  be available. www.crimsonpirates.com. Tickets: $10 at http://www.smarttix.com/ or call toll-free (877) 238-5596, and $12 at the door.  For information: (202) 420 2207

SUNDAY, MAY 31 •  2 Shows - 1PM & 4PM
CIRCUSundays: Brooklyn’s CircuSundays on the barge brings its show to Hoboken, featuring professional performers from around the globe, including an acrobat from the Chinese National Circus, one of Germany’s finest jugglers, slackwire and more. Hosted by Artistic Director Karen E. Gersch.  Advance tickets for Adults: $14; Kids under 12: $10 at http://www.smarttix.com/ or toll-free (877) 238-5596.  Tickets at the door: Adults: $18; Kids $12.

Photo: William D. King©
TUESDAY, JUNE 2  • 7PM
“The Quadricentennial”: Hoboken Historical Museum Executive Director Bob Foster will present an illustrated lecture on honoring Henry Hudson and Samuel Fulton at the Celebration of 1909.  Tickets: $7 at the door, or http://www.smarttix.com/or call (201) 656-2240 or visit: www.hobokenmuseum.org/
WEDNESDAY, JUNE  3 • 5:30-7:30PM
Tug & Barge Fundraiser & Party:  Support the Tug & Barge Tour up and down the Hudson.  Food, drinks and entertainment in nautical style.  Tickets: $35 and up. For more information:  http:/waterfrontmuseum.org/hoboken or email info@tugpegasus or call (212) 406-2225.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 to FRIDAY, JUNE 5
School Groups & Visits: A unique 1-hour visit about the role of barges in trade and shipping, NY Harbor geography, water quality and more. Includes a look at the Captain’s original living quarters, tools used by longshoremen, gongs and bells of the tug an barge system.  Visit finishes with showboat entertainment by the juggling captain. Reservations required. $7 per student. To book group visits: call (718) 624-4719 or email:dsharps@waterfrontmuseum.org

Education Aboard the Tugboat:

SATURDAY,  MAY 30 & SUNDAY, MAY 31 at 1PM & 5PM
Ports & Parks: Free Public Trips Tug Trips: Learn about the harbor, the Port of New York/New Jersey (3rd largest port in the nation) and one of the most diverse estuaries in the country. Sponsored by Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. No boarding permitted for the trips without a printed confirmation. Reservations at info@tugpegasus.org or call (212) 406-2225.
Photo: Tug Pegasus Project©
Weekdays, MAY 26- JUNE 4  - 10AM - 12AM &  1PM - 3PM
Passport to the Hudson: A youth program introducing kids to our harbor and its rich resources. A port and a natural habitat to a diverse population of critters and plants. We hope to engender ownership through stewardship of our waters. These trips are planned through Hoboken Schools and youth groups, or to arrange for your school or group: info@tugpegasus.orgor call (212) 406-2225
MAY 27, 28th and JUNE 2nd bet. 5PM - 7PM
Free Dockside Tug & Barge Tours: Both vessels, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be open for visiting during the week.  Please visit our websites: www.tugpegasus.org andwww.waterfrontmuseum.org.