BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240901T012635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T190031Z UID:10000343-1727463600-1727470800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Yes\, But I Have To: A workshop reading presented by murmuration theatre co. DESCRIPTION:A workshop reading presented by murmuration theatre co. Tickets are available here. \nYes\, But I Have To is the story of a young couple\, Grafton and Emily\, who must navigate each other\, and themselves\, under claustrophobic circumstances. Something has gone horribly wrong. We know only that there has been fear and travel and loneliness and death — and now winter. Temporarily stranded in an abandoned cabin in the mountains\, Grafton and Emily are in the process of being distilled down to their barest selves. In examining the repercussions of trauma and its consequences on relationships\, the play raises the most universal of questions. Who are we\, exactly? Are we immutable? Can we be reimagined? How do we cope with sadness and fear and anxiety? Yes But I Have To is a unique theatrical contribution to the conversation about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and\, as such\, both topical and timely. \n“I wrote this show because I was interested in the processes that someone\, or in this case a couple\, goes through to deal with their traumatic grief and sadness\,” says Janney. “I wanted to put a microscope up to the panic and pain\, seeing what comes out the other side. It was an exercise that resulted in something that was really personally powerful and I’m hoping that by sharing these characters’ experiences\, the audience will feel that as well.” \nAddison Janney is a playwright living in Brooklyn\, NY.  He has written\, directed\, and produced original works in both New York City and Washington\, DC. \nMurmuration Theatre Company is an independent arts collaborative dedicated to discovering and investing in new theatrical talent — from emerging playwrights\, to unrepresented actors\, to early-stage and visionary directors\, to early-career technical and production staff. \nTheatre is an enormously impactful tool for change; Murmuration is dedicated to regularly producing work that unpacks issues of social and/or political relevance. We encourage our creative teams to expand the impact of productions beyond the stage. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/yes-but-i-have-to-a-workshop-reading-presented-by-murmuration-theatre-co/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/YesButIHaveTo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240818T134627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T134749Z UID:10000330-1727375400-1727382600@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Paddle DESCRIPTION:Join the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club for a secret\, one of a kind\, personal sunset cruise in canoes above Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse.\n🎟️ Tickets required\, available here. 🎟️ \nAfter a short presentation where you and your crew our outfitted with safety gear\, we embark on a narrated voyage filled with questions and conversation on how recreation can have a positive influence on improving and encouraging environmental awareness and activism in an urban setting. \nSunset 6:45 | Civil End 7:13 | Nautical End 7:44 \nPaddle along our Gowanus Canal to see a hidden side of Brooklyn\, including the underside of bridges and our transforming industrial neighborhood. Discover the fun of canoeing as you explore the history of our Brooklyn neighborhood’s rich past\, present\, and future. \nClose-toed shoes and a light jacket are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather by 6:30 pm\, we may cancel or reschedule. \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/guided-sunset-paddle-3/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SunsetPaddle.jpeg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240108T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192000Z UID:10000047-1727287200-1727296200@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Boathouse Jam DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th\, 2024 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nChristian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-boathouse-jam/2024-09-25/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BoathouseJam_NVergalla_DSC09946-scaled-e1725556152256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240318T142928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183308Z UID:10000130-1727011800-1727019000@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay5th: Safia Jama\, Ruh Danon\, Elaine Sexton\, JoAnne McFarland 19th:  Willa Schneberg\, Kristine Esser Slentz\, Silvia Thomas\, John Leo \nJune2nd: Cheryl Fish\, Anton Anton Yakovlev\, Leah Umansky\, KC Trommer 9th: Sarah Arvio\, Dennis Nurkse\, Mervyn Taylor\, Estha Weiner23rd: JoAnna Solifren\, Sara Marron\, Arden Levin\, Jason Koo30th: Scott Hightower\, Sara Sarai\, Bruce Whitacre\, Dan Kaplan \nJuly14th: Broadstone Books: Myra Malkin\, Meredith Trede\, Stephanie Laterza\, Marcia LeBeau21st: Dan Nester\, Carley Moore\, David Francis\, Linda Russo28th: Gerry LaFamina\, Maddy Barnes\, Sara Wallace\, Sarah Gutowski \nAugust4th: John Deming\, Miranda Beeson\, Amy Holman\, Jason Schneiderman11th: Jordan Franklin Matthew Thornburn\, Alex Long\, David Geoff18th: Myra Shapiro\, Richard Levine\, Carl Rosenstock\, Barbara Elovic25th: Linda Lerner\, Linda Kleinbub\, Ron Kolm\, Bill Considine \nSeptember8th: Abigail Welhouse Jiwon Choi\, Austin Alexsis\, Karen Neuberg15th: Michael Broder\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Erin Lynn\, Amy Lemmon22th: Tina Cane\, Zoe Ryder White\, Caitlin McDonnell\, Denver Butson\, Terence Degnan29th: Neil Shepard\, Hilary Sideris\, Kristina Anderson\, Anthony Cappo \nOctober6th: Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Karen Heldebrand\, Grace G13th: Broadstone Books: Susana H Case\, Lynn Mcgee\, Amy Barone\, Margo Stever\, Mary Maloney URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading/2024-09-22/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A_Persistence_of_Cormorants-crop.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240819T151856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T151856Z UID:10000338-1726923600-1726938000@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson – Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint DESCRIPTION:The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club is proud to present “Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint\,” an exhibition by local artists Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson. While McDonnell’s vision starts from a place of representation\, Ferguson’s portrayals spring from an idealized imagining. Together their contrasting approaches transform the ways in which familiar and overlooked surroundings can be elevated and appreciated. \nDUAL CURRENTS: Perspectives in Paint\nReception: September 6 (5-8pm)\nOpen 1-5 PM Saturdays in September [7\, 14\, 21\,28] or by appointment \nClosing Reception: September 28 (1-5pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n “Overshadowed” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Traveling Companions” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Blue Heron” by Jen Ferguson\n \n \n \n \n \n “Sightseeing On The Canal” by Janice McDonnell URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/janice-mcdonnell-and-jen-ferguson-dual-currents-perspectives-in-paint/2024-09-21/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240913T163728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T164107Z UID:10000354-1726923600-1726934400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Free Walk-Up Paddling From 2nd St. DESCRIPTION:COME PADDLE! Let’s show everyone how great it is to have access to the head of the canal! Help support our water access advocacy by using the canal and bringing friends! Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our 2nd St. Dock. Limited to the head of the canal to the floating boom at 3rd. Free (donations encouraged). Please note\, this activity is at our 2nd St. Boathouse! \nBring a friend and we’ll outfit you with equipment and give quick navigation instructions at the dock. Self-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing.  Upon request\, we will provide gloves and bags so you may remove trash found along the canal.  We launch from the dock at 2nd St. and it is first come\, first served. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse (165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231)\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-from-2nd-st/2024-09-21/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WalkUp-Paddle-2nd-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240905T165359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T220657Z UID:10000344-1726862400-1726869600@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Comedy at the Boathouse DESCRIPTION:The only comedy show in a Brooklyn boathouse. Hosted by Chase Shanahan.\n\nCome check out a new stand up comedy show at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse.\nThis show is guaranteed to have the best comedians in NYC\, from touring professionals to curated local up-and-comers. RSVP for the show (FREE) here.\n\nLineup TBADoors at 7:30\nShow at 8ish \nFree – BYOB – Wheelchair Accessible – A great time all together \n\nFollow @shahanagans on Instagram for more information. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/comedy-at-the-boathouse-2/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Crowd-Resized-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240318T145041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T145041Z UID:10000139-1726770600-1726776000@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:September Monthly Meeting & Paddle DESCRIPTION:Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St\, off of 3rd Ave) to discuss the latest updates on Gowanus and get involved.  We continue to plan new and fun events on our shoreline and waterway.  The agenda will include: \n\nupdates on summer plans for canoeing Gowanus Bay and more\ncollaboration with other recreational organizations\nchatting about volunteer opportunities\nspecial voyages for members and friends of Gowanus Dredgers\npost-meeting paddle!\n\nMeet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.). If you plan to join the paddle\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel the paddling portion with one hour advance notice. In case of inclement weather\, meeting will be relocated follow us on Instagram or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/september-monthly-meeting-paddle/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Calendar_Placeholders-Meeting-Bunker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240108T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192000Z UID:10000046-1726682400-1726691400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Boathouse Jam DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th\, 2024 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nChristian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-boathouse-jam/2024-09-18/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BoathouseJam_NVergalla_DSC09946-scaled-e1725556152256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240818T134100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T134211Z UID:10000329-1726597800-1726605000@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - September DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets required\, available here. \nMoonrise 6:58p | Sunset 7:01p | Civil End 7:28p | Nautical End 8:00p \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 5:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-september/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FullMoonPaddle_Text.jpg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240318T142928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183308Z UID:10000129-1726407000-1726414200@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay5th: Safia Jama\, Ruh Danon\, Elaine Sexton\, JoAnne McFarland 19th:  Willa Schneberg\, Kristine Esser Slentz\, Silvia Thomas\, John Leo \nJune2nd: Cheryl Fish\, Anton Anton Yakovlev\, Leah Umansky\, KC Trommer 9th: Sarah Arvio\, Dennis Nurkse\, Mervyn Taylor\, Estha Weiner23rd: JoAnna Solifren\, Sara Marron\, Arden Levin\, Jason Koo30th: Scott Hightower\, Sara Sarai\, Bruce Whitacre\, Dan Kaplan \nJuly14th: Broadstone Books: Myra Malkin\, Meredith Trede\, Stephanie Laterza\, Marcia LeBeau21st: Dan Nester\, Carley Moore\, David Francis\, Linda Russo28th: Gerry LaFamina\, Maddy Barnes\, Sara Wallace\, Sarah Gutowski \nAugust4th: John Deming\, Miranda Beeson\, Amy Holman\, Jason Schneiderman11th: Jordan Franklin Matthew Thornburn\, Alex Long\, David Geoff18th: Myra Shapiro\, Richard Levine\, Carl Rosenstock\, Barbara Elovic25th: Linda Lerner\, Linda Kleinbub\, Ron Kolm\, Bill Considine \nSeptember8th: Abigail Welhouse Jiwon Choi\, Austin Alexsis\, Karen Neuberg15th: Michael Broder\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Erin Lynn\, Amy Lemmon22th: Tina Cane\, Zoe Ryder White\, Caitlin McDonnell\, Denver Butson\, Terence Degnan29th: Neil Shepard\, Hilary Sideris\, Kristina Anderson\, Anthony Cappo \nOctober6th: Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Karen Heldebrand\, Grace G13th: Broadstone Books: Susana H Case\, Lynn Mcgee\, Amy Barone\, Margo Stever\, Mary Maloney URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading/2024-09-15/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A_Persistence_of_Cormorants-crop.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240819T151856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T151856Z UID:10000337-1726318800-1726333200@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson – Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint DESCRIPTION:The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club is proud to present “Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint\,” an exhibition by local artists Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson. While McDonnell’s vision starts from a place of representation\, Ferguson’s portrayals spring from an idealized imagining. Together their contrasting approaches transform the ways in which familiar and overlooked surroundings can be elevated and appreciated. \nDUAL CURRENTS: Perspectives in Paint\nReception: September 6 (5-8pm)\nOpen 1-5 PM Saturdays in September [7\, 14\, 21\,28] or by appointment \nClosing Reception: September 28 (1-5pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n “Sightseeing On The Canal” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Blue Heron” by Jen Ferguson\n \n \n \n \n \n “Traveling Companions” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Overshadowed” by Janice McDonnell URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/janice-mcdonnell-and-jen-ferguson-dual-currents-perspectives-in-paint/2024-09-14/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240108T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192000Z UID:10000045-1726077600-1726086600@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Boathouse Jam DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th\, 2024 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nChristian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-boathouse-jam/2024-09-11/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BoathouseJam_NVergalla_DSC09946-scaled-e1725556152256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240318T142928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183308Z UID:10000128-1725802200-1725809400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay5th: Safia Jama\, Ruh Danon\, Elaine Sexton\, JoAnne McFarland 19th:  Willa Schneberg\, Kristine Esser Slentz\, Silvia Thomas\, John Leo \nJune2nd: Cheryl Fish\, Anton Anton Yakovlev\, Leah Umansky\, KC Trommer 9th: Sarah Arvio\, Dennis Nurkse\, Mervyn Taylor\, Estha Weiner23rd: JoAnna Solifren\, Sara Marron\, Arden Levin\, Jason Koo30th: Scott Hightower\, Sara Sarai\, Bruce Whitacre\, Dan Kaplan \nJuly14th: Broadstone Books: Myra Malkin\, Meredith Trede\, Stephanie Laterza\, Marcia LeBeau21st: Dan Nester\, Carley Moore\, David Francis\, Linda Russo28th: Gerry LaFamina\, Maddy Barnes\, Sara Wallace\, Sarah Gutowski \nAugust4th: John Deming\, Miranda Beeson\, Amy Holman\, Jason Schneiderman11th: Jordan Franklin Matthew Thornburn\, Alex Long\, David Geoff18th: Myra Shapiro\, Richard Levine\, Carl Rosenstock\, Barbara Elovic25th: Linda Lerner\, Linda Kleinbub\, Ron Kolm\, Bill Considine \nSeptember8th: Abigail Welhouse Jiwon Choi\, Austin Alexsis\, Karen Neuberg15th: Michael Broder\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Erin Lynn\, Amy Lemmon22th: Tina Cane\, Zoe Ryder White\, Caitlin McDonnell\, Denver Butson\, Terence Degnan29th: Neil Shepard\, Hilary Sideris\, Kristina Anderson\, Anthony Cappo \nOctober6th: Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Karen Heldebrand\, Grace G13th: Broadstone Books: Susana H Case\, Lynn Mcgee\, Amy Barone\, Margo Stever\, Mary Maloney URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading/2024-09-08/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A_Persistence_of_Cormorants-crop.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240421T221030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T173840Z UID:10000169-1725728400-1725742800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Ukulele Cabaret: Cher and Cher Alike DESCRIPTION:We are so excited for Saturday\, we can hardly contain ourselves!  We can’t wait to see all you gypsies\, tramps and thieves.   We believe it is going to be amazing. Here is the line up for the show.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPete Sturman\nAmie Amis\nAngus Loten\nDan Rendich\nMakalina\nKen Pickover\nJamie Scandal\nGio Gaynor\nUkelinda\n\n\n\n\nFor nineteen years the Ukulele Cabaret has provided a stage for musicians\, artists and performers from New York’s underground ukulele scene. \nTed and Jason of Sonic Uke started the cabaret in May 2005 in the back of Julius bar in West Village. After outgrowing our stage there we settled in for a residency at legendary East Village gastropub Jimmy’s 43\, with cameos at Barbes\, The Zipper Factory and Banjo Jim’s before moving to The Red Room at the KGB Bar — an East Village speakeasy that in 1914 was the headquarters of Emma Goldman’s Secret Society of anarchists. \nJoin us at: \nGowanus Dredgers Boathouse\n165 2nd St\, Brooklyn \nhttps://ukulelecabaret.com/ URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/ukulele-cabaret/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chercabaret.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240905T170314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T170314Z UID:10000345-1725714000-1725728400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Walk-Up Paddling from the 2nd St. Boathouse DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to say we are hosting walk-up paddling AT THE MAIN BOATHOUSE!!!! Saturday September 7th!!! WOOO!!! \nCOME PADDLE! Let’s show everyone how great it is to have access to the head of the canal!!! Help support our water access advocacy by using the canal and bringing friends!! URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/walk-up-paddling-from-the-2nd-st-boathouse/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PHOTO-2024-09-05-11-26-50-e1725555495285.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240819T151856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T151856Z UID:10000336-1725714000-1725728400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson – Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint DESCRIPTION:The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club is proud to present “Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint\,” an exhibition by local artists Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson. While McDonnell’s vision starts from a place of representation\, Ferguson’s portrayals spring from an idealized imagining. Together their contrasting approaches transform the ways in which familiar and overlooked surroundings can be elevated and appreciated. \nDUAL CURRENTS: Perspectives in Paint\nReception: September 6 (5-8pm)\nOpen 1-5 PM Saturdays in September [7\, 14\, 21\,28] or by appointment \nClosing Reception: September 28 (1-5pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n “Overshadowed” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Blue Heron” by Jen Ferguson\n \n \n \n \n \n “Traveling Companions” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Sightseeing On The Canal” by Janice McDonnell URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/janice-mcdonnell-and-jen-ferguson-dual-currents-perspectives-in-paint/2024-09-07/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240819T151856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T151856Z UID:10000335-1725642000-1725652800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson – Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint DESCRIPTION:The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club is proud to present “Dual Currents: Perspectives in Paint\,” an exhibition by local artists Janice McDonnell and Jen Ferguson. While McDonnell’s vision starts from a place of representation\, Ferguson’s portrayals spring from an idealized imagining. Together their contrasting approaches transform the ways in which familiar and overlooked surroundings can be elevated and appreciated. \nDUAL CURRENTS: Perspectives in Paint\nReception: September 6 (5-8pm)\nOpen 1-5 PM Saturdays in September [7\, 14\, 21\,28] or by appointment \nClosing Reception: September 28 (1-5pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n “Overshadowed” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Sightseeing On The Canal” by Janice McDonnell\n \n \n \n \n \n “Blue Heron” by Jen Ferguson\n \n \n \n \n \n “Traveling Companions” by Janice McDonnell URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/janice-mcdonnell-and-jen-ferguson-dual-currents-perspectives-in-paint/2024-09-06/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240108T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192000Z UID:10000044-1725472800-1725481800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Boathouse Jam DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th\, 2024 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nChristian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-boathouse-jam/2024-09-04/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BoathouseJam_NVergalla_DSC09946-scaled-e1725556152256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240318T151125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T163837Z UID:10000150-1725195600-1725206400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Free Walk-Up Paddling DESCRIPTION:Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our floating docks at the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker Launch Site!  Limited to the mouth of the Gowanus Canal to 9th Street and Free (donations encouraged). Please note\, this activity is NOT at our 2nd St Boathouse. \nBring a friend and we’ll outfit you with equipment and give quick navigation instructions at the dock. Self-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing.  Upon request\, we will provide gloves and bags so you may remove trash found along our estuary.  We launch from the end of 19th St / off 3rd avenue and it is first come\, first served. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.)\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling/2024-09-01/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Open-Paddle.jpg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240823T170310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T170310Z UID:10000341-1725130800-1725138000@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal: An On-Water Musical [Saturday] DESCRIPTION:The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal\nby Wes Braver\, additional book by Rebecca Slaman\nProduced by Wes Braver\, Joseph Alexiou & Brad Vogel in partnership with the Gowanus Dredgers \nJoin the Gowanus Dredgers for this one-of-a-kind theater experience! We have two tiers of tickets\, from the shore or via canoe\, where you’ll get to paddle around our performers on floating stages. This is a show not to be missed.\n🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 🎟️ \nImage by Melissa Tomczak \nIn nature\, ecologists can assess the health of an ecosystem by studying its waterways. This show explores the toxic culture of America by focusing on one of its most toxic waterways: the Gowanus Canal. \nRumors have been spreading of a superorganism lurking beneath the murky water…a monster made out of toxic industrial runoff and human sewage\, that holds all the memories of everyone whose waste has ever gone into the water… \nThe Fish Queen tells the story of a place polluted by violence\, from the first Dutch settlers who displaced the native Lenape tribes who fished in the Gowanus creek\, to the Battle of Brooklyn fought on its shores\, to the police who cleared out poor Irish tenements\, to the mafia bosses who used the canal as a body-dumping ground. The Fish Queen\, like the canal she lives in\, is full of contradictions: the multi-headed being\, played by eight actors\, will sing funny songs\, sad songs\, angry songs\, weighty songs and petty songs. \nAs many of us who live\, work\, and maybe even paddle on the Gowanus know\, beauty still can thrive here between the cracks. This show celebrates that while wrestling with questions of how to love and gather ourselves against the forces that keep the toxic cycles going. \nCome see this once in a lifetime world premiere production in the most fitting place imaginable: In the f*cking Gowanus Canal. (This is a PG-13 show for dirty language\, which only feels appropriate for the subject matter) \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 5:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. No Refunds\, see FAQ on the ticket page for more info. \n  URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-fish-queen-of-the-gowanus-canal-an-on-water-musical-saturday/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FishQueen_IMG_2559-scaled.jpg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240814T153647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T230422Z UID:10000326-1725044400-1725051600@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal: An On-Water Musical DESCRIPTION:The Fish Queen of the Gowanus Canal\nby Wes Braver\, additional book by Rebecca Slaman\nProduced by Wes Braver\, Joseph Alexiou & Brad Vogel in partnership with the Gowanus Dredgers \nJoin the Gowanus Dredgers for this one-of-a-kind theater experience! We have two tiers of tickets\, from the shore or via canoe\, where you’ll get to paddle around our performers on floating stages. This is a show not to be missed.\n🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 🎟️ \nImage by Melissa Tomczak \nIn nature\, ecologists can assess the health of an ecosystem by studying its waterways. This show explores the toxic culture of America by focusing on one of its most toxic waterways: the Gowanus Canal. \nRumors have been spreading of a superorganism lurking beneath the murky water…a monster made out of toxic industrial runoff and human sewage\, that holds all the memories of everyone whose waste has ever gone into the water… \nThe Fish Queen tells the story of a place polluted by violence\, from the first Dutch settlers who displaced the native Lenape tribes who fished in the Gowanus creek\, to the Battle of Brooklyn fought on its shores\, to the police who cleared out poor Irish tenements\, to the mafia bosses who used the canal as a body-dumping ground. The Fish Queen\, like the canal she lives in\, is full of contradictions: the multi-headed being\, played by eight actors\, will sing funny songs\, sad songs\, angry songs\, weighty songs and petty songs. \nAs many of us who live\, work\, and maybe even paddle on the Gowanus know\, beauty still can thrive here between the cracks. This show celebrates that while wrestling with questions of how to love and gather ourselves against the forces that keep the toxic cycles going. \nCome see this once in a lifetime world premiere production in the most fitting place imaginable: In the f*cking Gowanus Canal. (This is a PG-13 show for dirty language\, which only feels appropriate for the subject matter) \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 5:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. No Refunds\, see FAQ on the ticket page for more info. \n  URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-fish-queen-of-the-gowanus-canal-an-on-water-musical/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FishQueen_IMG_2559-scaled.jpg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240802T014501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T014501Z UID:10000318-1724958000-1724965200@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Paddle DESCRIPTION:Join the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club for a secret\, one of a kind\, personal sunset cruise in canoes above Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse.\n🎟️ Tickets required\, available here. 🎟️ \nAfter a short presentation where you and your crew our outfitted with safety gear\, we embark on a narrated voyage filled with questions and conversation on how recreation can have a positive influence on improving and encouraging environmental awareness and activism in an urban setting. \nSunset 8:02 | Civil End 8:32 | Nautical End 9:09 \nPaddle along our Gowanus Canal to see a hidden side of Brooklyn\, including the underside of bridges and our transforming industrial neighborhood. Discover the fun of canoeing as you explore the history of our Brooklyn neighborhood’s rich past\, present\, and future. \nClose-toed shoes and a light jacket are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather by 6:30 pm\, we may cancel or reschedule. No Refunds. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/guided-sunset-paddle-2/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SunsetPaddle.jpeg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240108T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192000Z UID:10000043-1724868000-1724877000@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Boathouse Jam DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th\, 2024 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nChristian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-boathouse-jam/2024-08-28/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BoathouseJam_NVergalla_DSC09946-scaled-e1725556152256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240318T142928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183308Z UID:10000127-1724592600-1724599800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay5th: Safia Jama\, Ruh Danon\, Elaine Sexton\, JoAnne McFarland 19th:  Willa Schneberg\, Kristine Esser Slentz\, Silvia Thomas\, John Leo \nJune2nd: Cheryl Fish\, Anton Anton Yakovlev\, Leah Umansky\, KC Trommer 9th: Sarah Arvio\, Dennis Nurkse\, Mervyn Taylor\, Estha Weiner23rd: JoAnna Solifren\, Sara Marron\, Arden Levin\, Jason Koo30th: Scott Hightower\, Sara Sarai\, Bruce Whitacre\, Dan Kaplan \nJuly14th: Broadstone Books: Myra Malkin\, Meredith Trede\, Stephanie Laterza\, Marcia LeBeau21st: Dan Nester\, Carley Moore\, David Francis\, Linda Russo28th: Gerry LaFamina\, Maddy Barnes\, Sara Wallace\, Sarah Gutowski \nAugust4th: John Deming\, Miranda Beeson\, Amy Holman\, Jason Schneiderman11th: Jordan Franklin Matthew Thornburn\, Alex Long\, David Geoff18th: Myra Shapiro\, Richard Levine\, Carl Rosenstock\, Barbara Elovic25th: Linda Lerner\, Linda Kleinbub\, Ron Kolm\, Bill Considine \nSeptember8th: Abigail Welhouse Jiwon Choi\, Austin Alexsis\, Karen Neuberg15th: Michael Broder\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Erin Lynn\, Amy Lemmon22th: Tina Cane\, Zoe Ryder White\, Caitlin McDonnell\, Denver Butson\, Terence Degnan29th: Neil Shepard\, Hilary Sideris\, Kristina Anderson\, Anthony Cappo \nOctober6th: Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Karen Heldebrand\, Grace G13th: Broadstone Books: Susana H Case\, Lynn Mcgee\, Amy Barone\, Margo Stever\, Mary Maloney URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading/2024-08-25/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A_Persistence_of_Cormorants-crop.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240512T200831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T130119Z UID:10000184-1724504400-1724518800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Tiziana Mazziotto and Joe Banish: Patterns & Textures DESCRIPTION:PATTERNS & TEXTURES is an exhibition of textured abstract paintings by Tiziana Mazziotto and abstract\, visually-textured photographs by Joe Banish that are inspired by and depict the urban concrete and natural water environments that surround us. The patterns\, textures\, and colors present are at once familiar\, yet each hints at something more than the sum of its parts. \nPATTERNS & TEXTURES\nTactile Expressions of an Urban Environment\nReception: August 10 (1-5pm)\nOpen 1-5 PM Saturdays in August\, 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 or by appointment \nSaturday\, August 17\, 3pm\n\nArt Talk & Demo\nJoe will discuss his photography process and Tiziana will demonstrate how to make faux concrete textures.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n “Resilience” by Tiziana Mazziotto\n \n \n \n \n \n “The Corner of Chaos and Confusion” by Joe Banish\n \n \n \n \n \n “Intentions” by Tiziana Mazziotto\n \n \n \n \n \n “Concrete Solution” by Joe Banish URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/tiziana-mazziotto-and-joe-banish-patterns-textures/2024-08-24/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mazziotto-Banish_Banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240724T204705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T204705Z UID:10000310-1724500800-1724515200@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Public Paddling Days at Bush Terminal Park DESCRIPTION:Demonstration Public Paddling Days at Bush Terminal Park\nSaturday\, July 27\, noon to 4:00 PM\nSaturday\, August 24\, noon to 4:00 PM \nThe Gowanus Dredgers\, NYC Watertrail Association\, and Red Hook Boaters\nare presenting demonstration public paddling days at Bush Terminal Park\n(in Sunset Park\, Brooklyn) to show the Parks Department and other\nstakeholders what’s possible if a boathouse is located at this unique\nlocation and if it’s made into an official NYC kayak and canoe launch\nsite. They’re planning on having a mixed fleet of sit-on-top kayaks and\ncanoes\, along with a wooden rowing dory\, available for use on a\nfirst-come\, first-served basis. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/public-paddling-days-at-bush-terminal-park/2024-08-24/ LOCATION:Bush Terminal Piers Park\, Marginal St. &\, 43rd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232 CATEGORIES:On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_card_front.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240108T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192000Z UID:10000042-1724263200-1724272200@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:The Boathouse Jam DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th\, 2024 6:00 – 8:30 PM  \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nChristian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/the-boathouse-jam/2024-08-21/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BoathouseJam_NVergalla_DSC09946-scaled-e1725556152256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240727T121224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T121224Z UID:10000311-1724095800-1724104800@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - August DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a sunset and full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets required\, available here. \nSunset 7:47p | Moonrise 8:07p | Civil End 8:16p | Nautical End 8:51p \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 5:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! No Refunds\, there is no rain date. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-august/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FullMoonPaddle_Text.jpg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T183619 CREATED:20240802T011419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T011419Z UID:10000316-1724009400-1724018400@gowanusdredgers.org SUMMARY:Nearly Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - August DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a sunset and full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets required\, available here. \nMoonrise 7:36 | Sunset 7:49 | Civil End 8:18 | Nautical End 8:53 \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 5:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! No Refunds\, there is no rain date. URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/nearly-full-moon-gowanus-voyage-august/ LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowanusdredgers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FullMoonPaddle_Text.jpg GEO:40.66731229192;-74.000079337986 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.) 2 19th St. Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 19th St.:geo:-74.000079337986,40.66731229192 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR