National TV: THE FOOD NETWORK
January 24 at 11 pm (EST) “Manhattan Fish Chowder” – a Throwdown with Bobby Flay filmed aboard the Lehigh Valley No. 79.

2010 Exhibition aboard the Waterfront Museum (April – October): “Tugboats & Waterfront Scenes” by Rich Samuelson

Exhibition: “The Bells of New York,” by Creative Time along the NYC High Line. Hundreds of bells including those of the Waterfront Museum will ring hourly along the newly opened paths of the High Line.

Exhibition:Coming soon : Railroad Model Diorama a NY Harbor display of HO Scale railroad navy models donated by Garry Pace is currently being designed by John Wright and David Sharps.

Exhibition: “Showboat – ‘Round the Bend!” the 2007-2009 exhibition co-produced by the Theatre Museum and the Waterfront Museum will travel to a new home at the James Adams Floating Theatre & Museum located in southern MD at the Indian Head Center for the Arts. This institution’s mission is to rebuild the one and only vessel visited by Edna Ferber before writing her novel Show Boat.

Performance: A Thousand, Thousand Slimy Things by Polybe & Seats
April 23, 24, 25 30, May 1,2,7,8,9 at 7 pm &
April 25, May 2 & 9 at 2 pm
A Thousand, Thousand Slimy Things full production of our collaboratively-developed project about mermaids, the ocean, and environmental change.

Performance: Quintet of the Americas
June 5 Red Hook
Quintet of the Americas celebrates its 30th anniversary with new commissioned works inspired by the Hudson River and 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s sail. A woodwind quartet’s new commissioned work inspired by the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Manhatta Project whose goal it was to reconstructing the ecology of Manhattan from 1609. The quartet plans to connect the idea of nature and change and celebrate their 30th year with a unique presentation combining Live Performance, Sound Design, Film and Speech.

George Bernard Shaw’s Heartbreak House by Brave New World Repertory Theatre
This English comedy takes place in a house owned by a Captain and decorated like a SHIP!
June 10 Red Hook

CIRCUSundays
June 6,13,20,27 Red Hook

Waterfront Book Festival
June 26 Red Hook
The festival, coordinated by Graving Dock author Gabriel Cohen, will celebrate authors who have written about the waterfront and/or maritime-related topics. The event will feature readings, book sales and signings, fun food, and possibly live music or other attractions.

Documentary Film: “Zeb – Schooner-Life” A serious documentary about Captain Zeb Tilton and his famed schooner the Alice S. Wentworth and why he became a legend and an American folk hero. Tales of whaling, the coastal trade, and the history of schooners. A NYC Premier. Previous sold out viewings in New Bedford, Nantucket, Vineyard Haven and others. Discussion and talk back with the producer and director following the show. Date to be announced.

Narrative Film: “Spirit Ship” by “Little Ceatures Film.” View Trailer Live action films told in children’s voices. Six NYC youth aged 4 – 10 years old discover mysterious objects along the shore. This fantasy narrative takes place against the backdrop of several historic/natural icons which have recently disappeared from the Red Hook neighborhood as a consequence of progress . Discussions with the young actors cast and producer/director Kristin Eno following the show. Date to be announced.

Spring Tour:
mid May HOBOKEN & maybe Pier 84
Memorial Day Weekend - Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6

Fall Tour:
September - Pier 84 Festival, Poughkeepsie, Waterford, Hudson & Kingston.

Year-round Red Hook OPEN BOAT TOURS:
Saturdays 1 – 5 pm and Thursdays 4 – 8 pm.

Year-round School, Camp & Senior Group Tours by appointment.