Governors Island

View this email in your browser Summer is Officially Here! Summer is in full swing and there's no better place than Governors Island to enjoy it! Whether you're napping in a hammock, listening to a concert, watching a Euro soccer match, or biking around the island, there's something for everyone. Come soak up the sunshine! Rite of Summer Saturday 1pm & 3pm World-class cellist Jeffrey Zeigler and percussionist Ian Rosenbaum will be performing free at Nolan Park! Rite of Summer, now in its 6th year, is a classical contemporary music festival that presents many of New York’s best-known soloists and ensembles.  LEARN MORE Euro 2016 Viewing Parties June 24th - July 10th Cheer on your favorite soccer team at one of our big screen outdoor viewing parties! Spontaneous Interventions (S.I.) will be showing UEFA Euro 2016 soccer matches as well as New York City FC matches. Bring your friends and family, and don't forget the picnic blanket!  SCHEDULE River to River Festival This weekend through June 26 Come out and experience live dance, music, visual art and new media projects taking place on Governors Island as part of Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's 15th annual River to River Festival! LEARN MORE. Countdown to The Hills! Tuesday July 19th Mark your calendars! On July 19th, you'll be able to experience the Hills for the first time! They'll be open from sunrise to sunset so you can ride NYC's tallest slide all day long! Check out some photos of the Hills over on FLICKR.   Check out many more upcoming events and exhibitions on the govisland.com website. 2016 Ferry Schedule Don't miss the boat! Check the Brooklyn and Manhattan ferry times. Activities Bike, play, eat, learn, discover... Plan your visit here. Get Your Own Grill Reserve one of our new grills for you and your friends!