Make Music New York : June 21, 2010 - The MMNY Second Line

A New Orleans-style "second line" jazz parade, featuring musicians from the Jazz Gallery, Jazzmobile, and other leading institutions, will wind its way through three Manhattan neighborhoods for this year's Make Music New York, joined by community members who have learned the traditional Second Line dance steps.

Participating musicians so far include: John Ellis, Grandpa Musselman & His Syncopators, members of the Hungry March Band, Russell Moore, Matt Perine, and Kiane Zawadi, but more musicians and dancers are welcome to join - email Evan Hammer at evan@evanhammer.com to sign up.

Part 1: Second Line in Hudson Square

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Start: The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXRM, 44 Charlton St. Open House for the Second Line, with coffee and treats.
End: City Winery, 155 Varick St
Route: Proceed west on Charlton. Turn left on Hudson, stop at Jazz Gallery (290 Hudson). Proceed 1/2 block north to Spring, continue east to Trump SoHo (246 Spring St). Continue to Soho Square (corner of 6th and Spring). Turn left on 6th Avenue, left on Houston Street, stop at SOB's (209 W Houston). Turn left on Varick, end at City Winery. Musicians take Jazzmobile float up to Lincoln Square.

Part 2: Second Line in Lincoln Square

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Start: Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th St, on closed-off street.
End: Columbus Circle
Route: Proceed east on W. 67th St, turn right on Broadway, stop at WNET Studio. Continue south on Broadway, take right on W. 65th St, left to enter Lincoln Center campus, up stairs on the side of Avery Fisher Hall, stop on Lincoln Center Plaza. Walk east down steps to Columbus Avenue, 1/2 block south to enter David Rubenstein Atrium. Exit Atrium on Broadway, turn right, continue down Broadway to Columbus Circle. Break for lunch.

Part 3: Second Line in Harlem

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Start: Morningside Park, Morningside Ave and W. 121st St
End: Marcus Garvey Park, Madison Ave and E. 124th St
Route: Proceed north on Morningside Ave, turn east on W. 123rd. Turn left on St. Nicholas Ave, and right on W. 124th St. Continue east on W. 124th St to Marcus Garvey Park.

Make Music New York : June 21, 2010 - The MMNY Second Line.