Todays Calendar of Events in Lower Manhattan 9/11/19

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Today’s Calendar
September 11
The 9/11 Memorial in Brookfield Place
11AM
Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner Park
Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and theHarbor. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of Wagner Park’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided. Wagner Park.

2:30PM
Figure Al Fresco

South Cove
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the humangure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artist/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided.

7PM
Book Launch for Gregory Orr’s The Blessing, with David Grubin

Poets House
Join Milkweed Editions to launch and celebrate acclaimed poet Gregory Orr’s memoir, The Blessing
After experiencing a series of tumultuous and violent events in his life, Orr turns to language to heal from the ensuing trauma. Generous and life-affirming, The Blessing is a powerful ode to poetry. All are welcome. 10 River Terrace.

W.O. Decker Trip + Museum Admission
South Street Seaport Museum
Ages 10 and up (no more than three children under the age of 14 per adult) When booking this trip, please be aware that you are embarking on a working tugboat. Tugboat journeys can be bumpy and the only seating area is inside. There is a secure safety line around the perimeter of the boat, but it is not a hand grasp. You may get wet. Flat, closed-toe shoes with a back or back-strap are required. Check web site for times. $19-$35 Pier 16 (box office at 12 Fulton Street).
Freedom of Impression
The Battery Park City Authority is offering two, separate series of free, outdoor art classes every Wednesday: Elements of Nature Drawing will be held in Wagner Park, starting at 11:00 am, and will draw inspiration from the expanses of Hudson River and New York Harbor, as well as the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of the park’s verdant gardens.
And at 2:30 pm, the Figure Al Fresco class will stretch the artistic skills of students by sketching live models. Both classes (which are meant for adults) continue each Wednesday through October 30, and each will be led by professional arts educators.
Participation is free of charge (with no advance registration required), and all materials will be provided. For more information, please browse: bpcparks.org.