Seaport Semester: New Family Programming at the South Street Seaport
Submitted by Anna Fader on
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: