Free Outdoor Fitness Classes at Socrates!

SOCRATES
SCULPTURE PARK


OUTDOOR FITNESS IN THE PARK
SPRING / SUMMER / FALL 2008

Yoga in the Park
Saturdays, May 10 - September 27 (rain or shine)
First session: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Second session: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Socrates offers free Kripalu Yoga, a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art. Suitable for all experience levels. Participants should bring a mat or towel.

Pilates in the Park
Sundays, May 11 - June 29 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (rain or shine)
Socrates Sculpture Park is pleased to introduce a fourth outdoor exercise class into its weekly repertoire. Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught by Cortnie Vitali, participants will leave feeling empowered, and stress free.

Tai Chi in the Park
Sundays, May 11 - September 28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (rain or shine) Socrates hosts free Tai Chi classes in the Park led by members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Participants will have the opportunity to relax and exercise among the changing exhibitions of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.

Capoeira in the Park
Saturdays, May 10 - September 27 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (rain or shine) Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago. Self-defense techniques are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music. Taught by Professor Abará. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.

OTHER EXHIBITIONS & PROGRAMS:

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
MAY 4 - AUGUST 3, 2008
Curated by Robyn Donohue with Alyson Baker and Marichris Ty, this group exhibition explores interpretations and responses to the motivations, goals, realities, politics, and practices of recycling, with works by: Jonathan Allen, The Canary Project (Annie Murdock, Ed Morris, and Jussara Lee), Tony Feher, Lars Fisk, Miwa Koizumi, Rainy Lehrman, Carole Frances Lung, Julian Montague, Macrae Semans, Austin Shull, Courtney Smith, Shinique Smith, Jade Townsend & Michael Petersen, Paul Villinski, Letha Wilson, and Randy Wray.

SATURDAY SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS MAY 10 - SEPTEMBER 27
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION JUNE 21
OUTDOOR CINEMA WEDNESDAYS, JULY 6 - AUGUST 27
LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS HERE!

EVEN A SMALL GIFT
MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE:
A contribution of any size is a tremendous gift to the 72,000 people that visit us annually. Your donation to Socrates Sculpture Park helps us to ensure that all of the Park's dynamic exhibitions, artmaking workshops, film screenings, fitness classes, concerts, performances and annual events remain open to the public for FREE.

You can make your donation right here or mail a check to:

Socrates Sculpture Park
PO Box 6259, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11106

TELL YOUR FRIENDS:
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ABOUT SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK:
Socrates Sculpture Park was an abandoned landfill and illegal dumpsite until 1986 when a coalition of artists and community members, under the leadership of sculptor Mark di Suvero, transformed it into an open studio and exhibition space for artists and a neighborhood park for local residents. Once a rubble-strewn lot, it now flourishes as an ever-evolving natural landscape.

Located in an industrial neighborhood in Long Island City, Socrates is a waterfront park that overlooks the Manhattan skyline; the site is an affecting and inspiring place for artists to work and a spectacular setting for the presentation of public art. To date, Socrates has hosted close to 700 artists and currently attracts more than 72,000 visitors annually.

Socrates Sculpture Park is the only site in the New York Metropolitan area specifically dedicated to providing artists with opportunities to create and exhibit large-scale sculpture and multi-media installations in an outdoor environment that invites interaction between artists, artworks and the public.

Socrates Sculpture Park is open 365 days a year from 10am to sunset. The Park is located at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City.

DIRECTIONS:
BY SUBWAY: Monday through Friday take the N or W trains to the Broadway stop in Queens and walk eight blocks along Broadway toward the East River. On Saturday and Sunday take the N train to the Broadway stop. For driving, cycling and walking directions, please visit our website: www.socratessculpturepark.org.