"CIRCUSundays in June", New York's acclaimed little big top at sea now launches its 14th successful season with a new name! Introducing: "SHOWBOAT SHAZZAM! The same sensational variety series that bring professional performers from around the globe to Red Hook every Sunday in June. Hosted by Artistic Director Karen E. Gersch aboard Captain David Sharps' beautifully restored Barge No. 79, the shows offers old time family entertainment and classical circus artistry. Every Sunday boasts an entirely new roster of acts!
SHOWBOAT SHAZZAM 2010 Roster of Performers
June 20: Li Liu, handbalancing & rizley The Gizmo Guys, jugglers Professor Phineas Feelgood's Flea Circus Jazmin, aerial silks
June 27: Luke Wilson, juggling, magic Dikki Ellis, comedy juggling, slackwire Petra Lange, contortion & aerial rope Nathalie Enterline, hat & caneThe Waterfront Museum is housed aboard the only surviving wooden example of "The Lighterage Era" (1860 -1960) -- an era in transportation and commerce history when goods were transported by Tug & Barge across the NY Harbor. The Lehigh Valley No. 79 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Free open boat tours are Saturdays 1 - 5 pm & Thursdays 4 - 8 pm. This season, the Museum features an exhibit of large images that appear to glow with color due to an unusual and fascinating technique. Come see "Tugboats and Waterfront Scenes" - encaustic paintings by New York artist Rich Samuelson aboard Red Hook's antique wooden barge. Works depict tugboats and other aspects of the life in the New York Harbor. The Museum Barge is located at the foot of Conover Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn across from the Fairway Supermarket. Group Tours are available daily by appointment by calling 718 624 4719 or by visiting www.waterfrontmuseum.org.
This art exhibition & our Maritime Education Initiative Program are made possible in part by funds from: NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Assemblywoman Joan L. Millman, NYC Councilwoman Sara M. Gonzalez, Brooklyn Community Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, NYC Materials for the Arts, and Con Edison. Special Thanks to Greg O'Connell, Kings Harbor View Associates, Integrated Energy, LLC and our Museum members.
Tickets: Advance Tickets: Adults - $16, kids - $12. www.smarttix.com or toll-free (877) 238-5596 Tickets at the door (when available): Adults - $20, kids - $15