New Amsterdam Market

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6:30pm
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue (at Second Street), Manhattan

The Street of Shipsis a fascinating, 1/2 hour film by Charles Richards which chronicles the formation of the South Street Seaport Historic District as pioneered by the Friends of South Streetin the 1960's.  Dramatic footage shows the neighborhood in its original state, when its buildings wore the patina of three centuries, and discusses the original intention to make this rare district a relevant destination for all New Yorkers.  Peter Stanford and Terry Walton of the original Friends of South Streetwill be part of a panel discussion after the film is screened.

The film will be followed by a brief, vividly illustrated slide presentation on the East River Market District - past and future - by Robert LaValva, founder and director of New Amsterdam Market.

Location

New Amsterdam Market will take place on Sunday, December 20, 2009, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The market is located on South Street, between Beekman Street and Peck Slip in Lower Manhattan.

Farmers, producers, and purveyors will sell fresh seasonal produce, meats and dairy, wild-gathered greens, breads, cheeses and cured meats, fruits, wine, and cider all from the Northeast, and with a special emphasis on the Hudson Valley. The market will also offer picnic baskets and other prepared foods to take away and enjoy along the public piers on South Street or take on Harbor Day ferry boat service to other waterfront destinations around New York City.

New Amsterdam Market will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2009, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The market is located on South Street, between Beekman Street and Peck Slip in Lower Manhattan, and will also convene at the same time and location on December 20, 2009.
 
Farmers, producers, and purveyors will sell fresh seasonal produce, meats and dairy, wild-gathered greens, breads, cheeses and cured meats, fruits, wine, and cider all from the Northeast, and with a special emphasis on the Hudson Valley. The market will also offer picnic baskets and other prepared foods to take away and enjoy along the public piers on South Street or take on Harbor Day ferry boat service to other waterfront destinations around New York City.

Location

New Amsterdam Market will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2009, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The market is located on South Street, between Beekman Street and Peck Slip in Lower Manhattan, and will also convene at the same time and location on the following Sundays November 22 and December 20, 2009.
 
 Farmers, producers, and purveyors will sell fresh seasonal produce, meats and dairy, wild-gathered greens, breads, cheeses and cured meats, fruits, wine, and cider all from the Northeast, and with a special emphasis on the Hudson Valley. The market will also offer picnic baskets and other prepared foods to take away and enjoy along the public piers on South Street or take on Harbor Day ferry boat service to other waterfront destinations around New York City.

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The New Amsterdam Market will make its début as a monthly institution at South Street by the Old Fulton Fish Market on Sunday September 13.  Because this year marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage to the New World, New Amsterdam Market will join the Harbor Day festivities by representing the agricultural bounty of the lands visited by Hudson in 1609. Farmers, producers, and purveyors will sell fresh seasonal produce, meats and dairy, wild-gathered greens, breads, cheeses and cured meats, fruits, wine, and cider all from the Northeast, and with a special emphasis on the Hudson Valley.

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