Come experience 17^th-century life... 21st-century style!
at South Street Seaport Museum/Pier 16
in New York City

Join us dockside for

Ship Tours, Live Music, Family Entertainment
Children's Show, Interactive Exhibits, Activities and
Virtual Sail, Cultural and Historical Displays

All Events are Free!

Entertainment at the Godspeed Stage

Anniversary Voices - featuring 16 young people performing original songs and dance productions as well as traditional and contemporary medleys in a variety-musical show themed around America's 400th. Multiple performances daily:
Opening Day: 12:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Daily: 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Children's Performance: Ba-Baaah and the Windigo - an original children’s show telling the story of 1607 from the perspective of a young Indian girl and some of the indigenous animals present when the ships first arrived.

Opening Day: 11:45 am, 1:55 pm, 4:45 pm

Daily: 11:45 am, 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm

Anniversary Village

The Welcome mat is out in "Anniversary Village," with interactive experiences displays and a glimpse of the best of Virginia's hospitality!

Interactive Exhibits

“American People, American Progress Exhibit,” - a gallery-in-the-round, takes visitors on a journey through 400 years of contributions made by the European, American Indian and African-American cultures that first converged at Jamestown in the early 1600s.

"Sign Up for the Voyage to the New World," - a 3-minute virtual sail with music, narration, film and the feeling of motion while seated inside a closed simulator.

"Jamestown & NASA: Exploring the Past, Discovering the Future, Understanding the Journey," - interactive displays and hands-on educational activities compare the voyage of 1607 to explorations of the moon, Mars and beyond.

Board Godspeed and tour the historic 17th-century replica ship that will be docked at the pier. "Godspeed Talking Ship," this historical "soundscape" will transport you back in time with the sounds of ships' bells, captains orders and water lapping as well as interactive activities and demonstrations.

After boarding the ship try out the "The Jamestown Experience" to get a feel for life at sea and at early Jamestown through interactive displays and hands-on activities. Be sure to bring your National Park Service passport to receive the limited edition Godspeed Sail cancellation stamp.

Kids of all ages can leave their mark on history by helping create "America's Heritage Flag," a crafts area where children and the young at heart design panels that will become part of a huge American flag to be displayed during America's 400th Anniversary Weekend in Jamestown.

Tuesday, June 27

10:30 am – 1:00 pm Caribbean Cruisers Steel Drum
(Various times – Pier 16)
Arthur Lipner’s marimba adds a touch of virtuosity and class to the native instrument of Trinidad, steel drum. Selections include traditional island music including calypsos, socas and popular music of the United States.

10:45 am -3:00 pm Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums
(Roaming Pier 16 & Burling Slip; Stage performance 1:40)
The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums appear in more than 700 performances each year. Colonial Williamsburg is justifiably proud of each of these truly remarkable young Americans who have come to symbolize what is best about our community, our history, and our museum

1:10-1:40 & 3:25-3:55 pm Thunderbird Dancers
The Thunderbird troupe originated in Brooklyn in 1963. Originally called the Little Eagles and trained by a Lakota dancer from Pine Ridge, it evolved into the dance company, which hosts an annual summer pow wow and classes in traditional crafts. The troupe has toured in Japan and Israel and hopes to travel to Germany and someday to China.

6:00-7:00 pm Jen Chapin
Jen Chapin is a New York-based singer-songwriter on the rise. Her 2004 Hybrid Recordings release, Linger, earned her highest praise from sources as diverse as National Public Radio's All Things Considered, People, The Today Show, and Entertainment Weekly. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel lauded Linger as being "smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive" while The Boston Globe called it simply: "addictive.”

Wednesday, June 28

Elisa Peimer
Elisa’s songs have garnered national press and radio airplay across the country. Billboard Magazine and CMJ have called Elisa's highly addictive songs “truly gorgeous” and "impressive," respectively. Her third album, Transparent, has received unanimous critical acclaim, a front-page promotion at the Amazon.com Pop Music page, and radio play across the nation.

Thursday, June 29

Zoe Lewis
Zoe plays jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk, and funk originals-on anything from the piano to the spoons! Originally from England she now resides in Provincetown, Cape Cod and has been winning songwriting competitions at festivals all over the U.S including the Colorado Rocky Mountain Troubadour, Kerrville, TX Festival, New Folk award and Falconridge Festival (NY) Audience Choice Award.

Friday, June 30

7:00-8:00 pm Scott Miller & the Commonwealth
Sugar Hill recording artist Scott Miller performs tunes from his new CD entitled Citation. His music is no fear, feet firmly planted on the ground, rock’n’roll.

Saturday, July 1

11:00-11:30 &1:10-1:40 pm Magbana Dance & Drum
Magbana Drum and Dance is a group of fifteen percussionists and dancers with a large repertory of exciting West African pieces integrating martial arts, modern dance, and world percussion making it truly unique. The sheer power of the drumming and the explosive energy of the dancers combined with innovative choreography, original costumes, and racial diversity puts Magbana in a class by itself.

3:25-3:55 & 5:25-5:55 pm Louise Setara
This young singer with Irish-Brazilian and English roots has already attracted some major support in making what is shaping up to be very strong debut album, Still Waters, which will be released this fall. Louise is a captivating live performer, and at the age of 16 became the youngest ever headliner to sell out London’s legendary venue, Ronnie Scott’s.

7:00-8:00 pm Mutlu
Fans outside his hometown of Philadelphia and music industry professionals got a taste of Mutlu’s music during his well-received stint with Amos Lee on Lee’s North American and UK tours. His performances ultimately caught the attention of Manhattan Records, which lead to the release of his first CD produced by Amos Lee. Mutlu’s music is a clever blend of soul, reggae, hip-hop, and Brazilian jazz deriving inspiration from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Sunday, July 2

3:25-3:55 & 5:25-5:55 pm Silver Cloud Dancers & Singers
The Silver Cloud Dancers & Singers are an intertribal Native American singing & dance troupe weaving traditional with the contemporary Native song & dance. Silver Cloud has been honored to perform at the commemoration ceremonies for the Year of the Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, The Public Theater, The Apollo, Roseland, and many other New York venues.

7:00-8:00 pm Finale Show - Iguazu
Iguazu is a Latin styled jazz band with strong roots in R&B and rock. Their music incorporates Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms into its eclectic sound. Influences that have shaped the musical life of each individual band member have blended to create an exciting and unique approach to their music.

Monday, July 3

All Day Ron Warren
(Throughout Pier 16 & Stage performance 11:15 & 1:25)
Ron Warren is an award winning composer/arranger and performer of Native American flutes. Ron was the first Native American flutist to perform at the Inter-American Development Cultural Center and has recently performed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.

7:00-8:00 pm Jen Chapin
Jen Chapin is a New York-based singer-songwriter on the rise. Her 2004 Hybrid Recordings release, Linger, earned her highest praise from sources as diverse as National Public Radio's All Things Considered, People, The Today Show, and Entertainment Weekly. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel lauded Linger as being "smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive" while The Boston Globe called it simply: "addictive.”

Tuesday, July 4

All Day Ron Warren
(Roaming Pier 16 & Stage performance 11:20)
Ron Warren is an award winning composer/arranger and performer of Native American flutes. Ron was the first Native American flutist to perform at the Inter-American Development Cultural Center and has recently performed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.

1:10-1:45 pm Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York
Members of New York’s Gramercy Brass Orchestra will perform selections from their recording, American Anthems, perfect for a July 4th celebration!

3:25-3:55 & 5:25-5:55 pm Red Visions Dance Troupe
Red Visions Dance Troupe, is a cast of Native American performing artists that educate and enchant audiences with understanding as they present their diverse social, traditional, and contemporary dances and culture, artfully formed to relate to all ages.

7:00-8:00 pm Louise Setara
This young singer with Irish-Brazilian and English roots has already attracted some major support in making what is shaping up to be very strong debut album, Still Waters, which will be released this fall. Louise is a captivating live performer, and at the age of 16 became the youngest ever headliner to sell out London’s legendary venue, Ronnie Scott’s.

Thursday, July 6

3:25-3:55 & 5:25-5:55 pm William Ruiz Brown Bear Quartet
The William Ruiz Brown Bear Quartet is a tribal/jazz/world music improvisational group performing grooving and soulful music. William Ruiz has toured throughout the United States, as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Egypt.

**Note: Featured Artist Schedule subject to change**

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

10:30 am – 1:00 pm Caribbean Cruisers Steel Drum
(Various times – Pier 16)
Arthur Lipner’s marimba adds a touch of virtuosity and class to the native instrument of Trinidad, steel drum. Selections include traditional island music including calypsos, socas and popular music of the United States.

10:45 am -3:00 pm Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums
(Throughout Pier 16 & Burling Slip; Stage performance 1:40)
The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums appear in more than 700 performances each year. Colonial Williamsburg is justifiably proud of each of these truly remarkable young Americans who have come to symbolize what is best about our community, our history, and our museum.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:15-11:30 am Voices of Henry Street Youth Chorus
Founded in 1927, the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Art Center's Music School offers a relaxed, friendly and fun environment to experience the joy of music. The School’s exciting curriculum includes diverse styles of music, such as jazz, classical, Latin, rock, folk, R & B and hip hop in private and group classes, workshops and performances with professional musicians

11:45 am-12:25 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo
An original children’s show telling the story of 1607 from the perspective of a young Indian girl and some of the indigenous animals present when the ships first arrived.

12:30-1:05 pm Anniversary Voices
Anniversary Voices features 19 young people, including a live band, performing original songs and dances specially written for America’s 400th Commemoration.

1:10-1:40 pm Thunderbird Dancers
The Thunderbird troupe originated in Brooklyn in 1963. Originally called the Little Eagles and trained by a Lakota dancer from Pine Ridge, it evolved into the dance company, which hosts an annual summer pow wow and classes in traditional crafts. The troupe has toured in Japan and Israel and hopes to travel to Germany and someday to China.

2:30-2:45 pm NASA Presentation
A NASA spokesperson will talk about navigation and transportation, touching on the past and exploration in the future.

2:45-3:20 pm Anniversary Voices

3:25-3:55 pm Thunderbird Dancers

5:25-5:40 pm  Anniversary Voices

6:00-7:00 pm Finale Show-Jen Chapin
Jen Chapin is a New York-based singer-songwriter on the rise. Her 2004 Hybrid Recordings release, Linger, earned her highest praise from sources as diverse as National Public Radio's All Things Considered, People, The Today Show, and Entertainment Weekly. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel lauded Linger as being "smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive" while The Boston Globe called it simply: "addictive.”

Wednesday June 28, 2006

All Day   William the Conjuror Magician
(Throughout Pier 16 & Burling Slip; Stage performance 11:00 & 1:10)
Magician, “William the Conjuror” AKA Penn Russell presents 18th-century stage illusions and manipulations featuring magic and costuming authentic to the time. He regularly performs at historical events throughout the United States including renaissance fairs and conferences.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:00-11:15 am  William the Conjuror Magician

11:15-11:30 am Joe Cross - Storyteller
Joe Cross present an interactive show featuring coyote tales, creation stories and historic folklore and, for this event, will discuss the original names, places and stories of Manhattan and New York. He has brought his unique performance to the National Museum of American Indian Smithsonian, United Nations International School, and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

2:45-3:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

3:25-3:55 pm  Elisa Peimer
Elisa’s songs have garnered national press and radio airplay across the country. Billboard Magazine and CMJ have called Elisa's highly addictive songs “truly gorgeous” and "impressive," respectively. Her third album, Transparent, has received unanimous critical acclaim, a front-page promotion at the Amazon.com Pop Music page, and radio play across the nation.

4:00-4:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

Thursday June 29, 2006

All Day William the Conjuror Magician
(Throughout Pier 16 & Burling Slip; Stage performance 11:00 & 1:10)
Magician, “William the Conjuror” AKA Penn Russell presents 18th-century stage illusions and manipulations featuring magic and costuming authentic to the time. He regularly performs at historical events throughout the United States including renaissance fairs and conferences.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:00-11:15 am William the Conjuror

11:15-11:30 am Tammy Hall
Tammy draws from her southern rural heritage of Clarksville, Tennessee to deliver unforgettable tales. She will tell The Dishes, Coco, Me, and the Back Porch about her childhood on a farm and The Story of the Eagle, a folktale passed down for centuries among the Songhai people of West Africa - a tale which inspires each of us to realize our own inner greatness.

3:25-3:55 pm Zoe Lewis
Zoe plays jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk, and funk originals-on anything from the piano to the spoons! Originally from England she now resides in Provincetown, Cape Cod and has been winning songwriting competitions at festivals all over the U.S including the Colorado Rocky Mountain Troubadour, Kerrville, TX Festival, New Folk award and Falconridge Festival (NY) Audience Choice Award.

Friday, June 30, 2006

GODSPEED STAGE

11:15-11:20 am Joe Cross
Joe Cross present an interactive show featuring coyote tales, creation stories and historic folklore and, for this event, will discuss the original names, places and stories of Manhattan and New York. He has brought his unique performance to the National Museum of American Indian Smithsonian, the United Nations International School, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

11:45 am-12:20 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

3:25-3:55 pm Iguazu
Iguazu is a Latin styled jazz band with strong roots in R&B and rock. Their music incorporates Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms into its eclectic sound. Influences that have shaped the musical life of each individual band member have blended to create an exciting and unique approach to their music.

7:00-8:00 pm Finale Show-Scott Miller & the Commonwealth
Sugar Hill recording artist Scott Miller performs tunes from his new CD entitled Citation. His music is no fear, feet firmly planted on the ground, rock’n’roll!

Saturday July 1

11 am - 6 pm Stephen Christoff
(Throughout Pier 16 & Burling Slip)
Stephen dazzles crowds with his multi-octave vocalizations, which include yodeling and scat singing with lyrics that tell a story about experiences and dreams alike. He performs on instruments and creates sounds that they have never heard or seen before such as the hand flute and the bowed musical saw.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:00-11:30 am Magbana Dance & Drum
Magbana Drum and Dance is a group of fifteen percussionists and dancers with a large repertory of exciting West African pieces integrating martial arts, modern dance, and world percussion making it truly unique. The sheer power of the drumming and the explosive energy of the dancers combined with innovative choreography, original costumes, and racial diversity puts Magbana in a class by itself.

11:45 am-12:20 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

3:25-3:55 pm Louise Setara
This young singer with Irish-Brazilian and English roots has already attracted some major support in making what is shaping up to be very strong debut album, Still Waters, which will be released this fall. Louise is a captivating live performer, and at the age of 16 became the youngest ever headliner to sell out London’s legendary venue, Ronnie Scott’s.

7:00-8:00 pm Finale Show-Mutlu
Fans outside his hometown of Philadelphia and music industry professionals got a taste of Mutlu’s music during his well-received stint with Amos Lee on Lee’s North American and UK tours. His performances ultimately caught the attention of Manhattan Records, which lead to the release of his first CD produced by Amos Lee. Mutlu’s music is a clever blend of soul, reggae, hip-hop, and Brazilian jazz deriving inspiration from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

11 am - 6 pm Stephen Christoff
(Throughout Pier 16 & Burling Slip)
Stephen dazzles crowds with his multi-octave vocalizations, which include yodeling and scat singing with lyrics that tell a story about experiences and dreams alike. He performs on instruments and creates sounds that they have never heard or seen before such as the hand flute and the bowed musical saw.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:00-11:20 am Coro d’Italia
The Coro d'Italia (Italian Chorus) is one of the oldest performance ensembles specializing in traditional Italian song and dance in America. The troupe has performed throughout the tri-state area for seven decades and features a repertoire of traditional songs, dances and costumes from all the regions of Italy.

11:20-11:30 am Robin Bady
Robin Bady creates magic with movement, music and madcap improvisations to breathe life into stories old, and new. Come to listen, laugh, shiver and enjoy! Repertoire includes Stories of the Sea, Stories from Dutch NY, NY Ghost Tales, English Folklore, Dutch Folklore, and Early American Tales.

11:45 am-12:20 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

12:30-1:05 pm Annniversary Voices

3:25-3:55 pm  Silver Cloud Dancers & Singers
The Silver Cloud Dancers & Singers are an intertribal Native American singing & dance troupe weaving traditional with the contemporary Native song & dance.   Silver Cloud has been honored to perform at the commemoration ceremonies for the Year of the Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, The Public Theater, The Apollo, Roseland, and many other New York venues.

4:00-4:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

4:45-5:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

5:25-5:55 pm  Silver Cloud Dancers & Singers

6:00-6:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

7:00-8:00 pm Finale Show- Iguazu
Iguazu is a Latin styled jazz band with strong roots in R&B and rock. Their music incorporates Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms into its eclectic sound. Influences that have shaped the musical life of each individual band member have blended to create an exciting and unique approach to their music.

Monday, July 3, 2006

All Day Ron Warren
(Throughout Pier 16 & Stage performance 11:15 & 1:25)
Ron Warren is an award winning composer/arranger and performer of Native American flutes. Ron was the first Native American flutist to perform at the Inter-American Development Cultural Center and has recently performed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:15-11:30 am  Ron Warren

11:45 am-12:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

12:30-1:05 pm  Anniversary Voices

1:25-1:40 pm  Ron Warren

1:40-1:50 pm  NASA Presentation

2:00-2:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

2:45-3:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

3:25-3:55 pm Coyote Run
Native American tribes have long viewed the Coyote as the trickster and teacher. Coyote Run's music tells soaring tales of love, loss, laughter and the joy of living and draws from the deep wells of Celtic, warrior, and maritime traditions in crafting their music.

4:00-4:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

4:45-5:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

5:25-5:55 pm Coyote Run

6:00-6:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

7:00-8:00 pm  Finale Show-Jen Chapin
Jen Chapin is a New York-based singer-songwriter on the rise. Her 2004 Hybrid Recordings release, Linger, earned her highest praise from sources as diverse as National Public Radio's All Things Considered, People, The Today Show, and Entertainment Weekly. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel lauded Linger as being "smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive" while The Boston Globe called it simply: "addictive.”

Tuesday, July 4, 2006

All Day Ron Warren
(Throughout Pier 16 & Stage performance 11:20)
Ron Warren is an award winning composer/arranger and performer of Native American flutes. Ron was the first Native American flutist to perform at the Inter-American Development Cultural Center and has recently performed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:00-11:20 am N-Fini T Productions
A three year old dance troupe comprised of New York City high school dance students that are selected from the Abrons Art Center Dance Ensemble. They will perform a fusion of hip hop and salsa mixed with other dance styles.

11:45 am-12:20 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

12:30-1:05 pm Anniversary Voices

1:10-1:45 pm Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York
Members of New York’s Gramercy Brass Orchestra will perform selections from their recording, American Anthems, perfect for a July 4th celebrations.

1:40-1:50 pm  NASA Presentation

2:00-2:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

2:45-3:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

3:25-3:55 pm Red Visions Dance Troupe
Red Visions Dance Troupe, is a cast of Native American performing artists that educate and enchant audiences with understanding as they present their diverse social, traditional, and contemporary dances and culture, artfully formed to relate to all ages.

4:00-4:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

4:45-5:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

5:25-5:55 pm  Red Visions Dance Troupe

6:00-6:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

7:00-8:00 pm  Finale Stage - Louise Setara
This young singer with Irish-Brazilian and English roots has already attracted some major support in making what is shaping up to be very strong debut album, Still Waters, which will be released this fall. Louise is a captivating live performer, and at the age of 16 became the youngest ever headliner to sell out London’s legendary venue, Ronnie Scott’s.

GODSPEED STAGE

11:00-11:15 am Adelphi University Dance Department
Dancers include undergraduate and graduates of Adelphi’s Dance Program. The group will perform an original piece – Rorschach test - with music by Bobby McFerrin.

11:15-11:30 am Adelphi University Hip Hop Group
A fun, free energetic dance which highlights the versatility of Adelphi University students.

11:45 am-12:25 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

12:30-1:05 pm  Anniversary Voices

1:10-1:25 pm  Adelphi University Dance Department

1:25-1:40 pm  Adelphi University Hip Hop Group

1:40-1:50 pm  NASA Presentation

2:00-2:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

2:45-3:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

3:25-3:55 pm  Coyote Run
Native American tribes have long viewed the Coyote as the trickster and teacher. Coyote Run's music tells soaring tales of love, loss, laughter and the joy of living and draws from the deep wells of Celtic, warrior, and maritime traditions in crafting their music.

4:00-4:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

4:45-5:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

5:25-5:55 pm Coyote Run

6:00-7:00 pm  Anniversary Voices

GODSPEED STAGE

11:15-11:30 am Robin Bady
Robin Bady creates magic with movement, music and madcap improvisations to breathe life into stories old, and new. Come listen, laugh, shiver and enjoy! Her repertoire includes Stories of the Sea, Stories from Dutch NY, NY Ghost Tales, English Folklore, Dutch Folklore, and Early American Tales.

11:45 am-12:25 pm Ba-Baaah & the Windigo Children’s Show

12:30-1:05 pm  Anniversary Voices

1:25-1:40 pm  Robin Bady

1:40-1:50 pm  NASA Presentation

2:00-2:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

2:45-3:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

3:25-3:55 pm  William Ruiz Brown Bear Quartet
The William Ruiz Brown Bear Quartet is a naturally flowing tribal/jazz/world music improvisation group performing grooving and soulful music. William has toured throughout the United States, as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Egypt.

4:00-4:35 pm  Anniversary Voices

4:45-5:20 pm  Ba-Baaah & the Windigo

5:25-5:55 pm  William Ruiz & Brown Bear

6:00-7:00 pm  Anniversary Voices