Seaport Semester: New Family Programming at the South Street Seaport

The South Street Seaport has been working hard at revitalizing itself. Earlier this Fall there was news of a new ice skating rink similar to the pop-up sink that appears at Bryant Park. The opening date was pushed from November to December, and now they are saying will open on Friday, January 10. We shall see.

Meanwhile, Seaport Revitalization Take Two is Seaport Semester, a diverse group of family friendly programs including classes, theater, workshops and a author reading series. If all goes well, this may lay the ground for a community center bringing much needed family programming over to the Seaport area.

The Seaport Semester programs kick off January 12, 2009 with a week of free trial classes. After the trial week, classes will continue for 6 months and cost $15-$20.

Some highlights include:

Church Street School of Music and Art Classes for kids

Tartuffe, a wacky comedy by Moliere perfeormed by the Dog Run Rep Theater Company.

Downtown Babies classes for kids aged 0-5 years

Opera on Tap is opera for the people. Programs for kids and adults.

Pen Parentis, a reading series by local writers who are parents.

TADA! Youth Theater classes for 0-13 year olds.

Teen Entrepreneur Boot Camp is a great program that gives teens the opportunity to launch a temporary real small business.

Space is limited so register for the free trial classes right away. Find more information on the South Street Seaport Events Calendar.