Yesterday, the New Island Festival commenced on Governors Island for the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's first voyage from the Netherlands to what is now New York City. A collaboration between NY400 and over 150 Dutch artists, the festival not only celebrates this historical journey, but the "free spirit, openness, entrepreneurship and tolerance of those Dutch-American pioneers, and their continued relevance today and beyond."
There are various site-specific installations and performances taking place throughout the 172-acre island, including a 400 ft long table that also serves as a stage and runway, the sprawling Wind Nomads installation by Floris Leeuwenberg and " a joyous dance party where all the participants wear headphones." The only downside, unfortunately, is that a pass costs $35, but you can also buy single admission tickets at $5 per event. But with over 150 artists, I'd say $35 dollars is a pretty great deal.
Weather permitting, the festival takes place this weekend and the following, 11am-11pm. See you there.
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