Music Under the Stars Series at Waterside Plaza June 20, 2012

DATES: June 20, June 27, and July 18, July 25

DANCE LESSON: 6:30PM to 7:30PM

CONCERT: 7PM to 9PM

LOCATION: Waterside Plaza - Outside on the Plaza Stage (In Manhattan, East River @25th St.)

ADDRESS: 30 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY 10010

PHONE: (212) 340-4200

MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/Zi5c

Waterside Plaza hosts an exciting series of free outdoor concerts featuring talented local Swing and Salsa big bands on June 20, June 27, July 18 and July 25 from 7PM to 9PM.

Arrrive early, at 6:30PM, for a 30-minute dance lesson before the show.

Waterside Plaza is located in Manhattan, overlooking the East River @25th Street. The outdoor Plaza offers plenty of seating, refreshing river breezes and a spacious area for dancing. Admission is free and open-to-the-public.

The following bands are performing:

June 20: Salsa Night with YeraSon Orquestra

June 27: Salsa Night with Grupo Greg Ribot

July 18: Swing Night with the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra

July 25: Swing Night with the Harlem Speakeasy Orchestra

DIRECTIONS TO WATERSIDE PLAZA:
On Foot: Walk east on 25th Street (towards the FDR Highway). Just before the FDR, you will see a footbridge that goes above the FDR Highway. This leads directly to the Southern side of the Plaza Level. OR Walk to the end of East 23rd Street, and cross under the FDR highway. Walk North on the service road past the Marina and the UNIS school. Take the ramp just north of the United Nations International School or the escalator further north to reach the Plaza level.

By Bus: Waterside Plaza is the last stop on the M34A Bus. The M34A route begins at 9th Ave. and 42nd St. It travels South on 9th Ave from 42nd to 34th St. It travels East on 34th St. between 9th and 2nd Ave. It travels South on 2nd Ave btwn 34th and 23rd St. It travels East on 23rd St. After crossing the FDR Highway, exit at the first City Bus Stop. Reach the Plaza level by taking the ramp near the bus stop or walk North under the building overhang, past the Five Star Parking Garage to the pedestrian escalator.

ALTERNATE: Take M15 or M23 to 23rd St. and 1st Ave. Transfer to M34A or follow the "On Foot" directions.
By Subway: Take the 6, or N/R trains to 23rd St. and then follow the "On Foot" directions.