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6/13/09 The Brooklyn Lyceum was a great success!

Nydia Velázquez spoke at the event – and stayed for the whole party, speaking to many members of the Red Hook and waterfront communities. She warmly endorsed PortSide, “Nydia Velazquez supports PortSide's mission, and emphasized the importance of teaching young people from Public Housing about the working waterfront and harbor in their back yard. She is committed to working with PortSide to increase opportunities and best prepare local youth for successful futures.”

Our fundraiser came the week of the shocking coup in the New York State Senate. Despite the tumultuous week in the Senate, NYS Senator Daniel Squadron made some time for PortSide and stopped by our fundraiser. He remarked that "PortSide has changed the way I talk about something. PortSide has made me aware of the "bluespace." I've been working hard to make connections between the waterfronts in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Governor's Island and had been focused on the greenspace. Thanks to PortSide I am now aware of the "bluespace."

Thanks to all our donors ashore and afloat! We’ll note that the large number of donated harbor cruises reflects the strong interest vessels have in working with PortSide to operate out of Atlantic Basin.

PortSide NewYork is thrilled to announce that we can soon deliver more programs in a new home!

PortSide is soon to get our first publicly accessible home, your new home on the waterfront. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is negotiating directly with PortSide NewYork to create a home for us in Atlantic Basin, next to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. This will include a berth for the Mary Whalen, a pier where we will host visiting vessels of every description, and an interior space that will house programs and interpretive spaces. Visible from PortSide will be huge cruise and container ships, gantry cranes at work, tugboats, charter, excursion and historic vessels.

Here is a vision for our interior space from our February 2007 RFP response:

Proceeds from PortSide’s first fundraiser will support planning of, and interim programming in, Atlantic Basin, and shipping of the last two engine cylinders for the Whalen from Seattle.

Event Sponsors:

Fundraiser co-sponsored by Yale Alumni Association of Metro NY (YAAMNY)

Single Screw Level $200 - $500

Bronson Binger
Electra Information Systems
Robert M. Moore
Hughes Marine
Movers not Shakers

Twin Screw Level $500-$1,000

Anthony A. Manheim

Z-Drive Level $1,000 and above

Marco Polo Cruises
SeaStreak
A Bacon Yacht Charters

Food Donated by:

AriZona Beverage Co.

home/made

Sahadi's

Steve's Key Lime Pie

Tom Cat Bakery

Special Thanks:

David Bianciardi the principal of Audio, Video and Controls (AV&C) for creating the large format multimedia installation of images and sounds from PortSide and the harbor. AV&C is an NYC based firm that provides design, engineering and system integration services to global clients with a focus on museum design, corporate communications, luxury residences and themed environments.

Kyle Chepulus, the principal of

PortSide is again thrilled to be working with Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services. Their equipment and services represent the highest standards in the industry. We acknowledge the very talented assistance provided by Kristine and Fred Penny who have volunteered their expertise.

Auction items:

The list is diverse! Bid on our eBay page

	(4) unprecedented tours for two led by American Stevedoring up to the top of a gantry crane (ship unloading crane) in the Red Hook containerport (government-issued photo ID needed to enter port). See the port and harbor from a spectacular vantage point!
	(1) two hour introductory private blacksmithing lesson taught by Marsha Trattner at She-Weld, Van Dyke Street, Red Hook, NYC’s first and only blacksmithing classes. (Value $120)
	(28) Tickets (in several packages) on SeaStreak ferry from Manhattan to Sandy Hook, NJ beach where nearby offerings include a historic military base, Victorian seaside towns, a nude beach and beaches for the conventionally clad. SeaStreak is a vessel PortSide would like to have landing in Atlantic Basin. (2) tickets will be raffled off during the fundraiser.
	(2) tickets aboard NYC’s largest sailing charter vessel, and the newest one in town, The Clipper City. At 140’ long, this topsail schooner will take your breath away! Clipper City is a vessel PortSide would like to have landing in Atlantic Basin. (Value $39)
	(1) dinner for two with waterbloggers Tugster and Bowsprite, Will Van Dorp and Christina Sun, two charming harbor savants, catered by the Wunderchef of home/made and Roquette Catering at a ship near you.
	(1) trip for two on a Classic Harbor Line cruise aboard the Schooner Adirondack or the Yacht Manhattan. (Value of up to $170) No Cash Value. Not Valid on Saturdays or Brunch.
	(1) Morgan 24 sailboat “Once Again” centerboard sloop, 11 sails, used as a racer in Jamaica Bay area. built 1968, most sails 1-2 years old. ($1,500 reserve must be met)
	“South Street Seaport Museum Ships” Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 24" Original Work painted by Frank Hanavan especially for our fundraiser. Hanavan is an avidly-collected, emerging painter. Many of his works are in the collection of Hoboken Historical Museum. He is noted for cityscapes, maritime paintings, ship models, ropework, and other creative endeavors. Painting comes with a simple wooden frame.
	(1) 1916 six-burner Lafayette wood/coal cookstove from 6 Dikeman Street. Buy a piece of Red Hook history!
	10 lbs of lobster from Red Hook Lobster Pound, Six Hours from the Maine lobster boats to the Red Hook Lobster Pound. Freshest lobster in NYC!
	(17) child haircuts at new Red Hook hair salon “Hair or No Hair” at 289 Van Brunt, corner Pioneer Street, (value $18 each). Pilar owned the Salon Oricao on Atlantic Avenue for about five years.
	(1) 3-hour weekday sail for up to 6 people. Prelude a 54' sailing yacht, specializes in anniversary, birthday and engagement charters out of the 79th St Boat Basin in Manhattan. Private, casually elegant charters with gourmet cuisine, from A Bacon Yacht Charters, a Z-Drive sponsor of our fundraiser. (value $1045)
	John Sand harbor scene watercolor. Inscribed ‘to Antonio.” Painted c. 1969. Frame 26 ¾” x 22 ¾” Painting is 21” x 16 ¾”
	Snowy landscape oil painting by Stephen W. Macomber 1889-1983. A portrait, still life, and landscape painter, Stephen Wesley Macomber was born in RI and graduated from RISD. His work sells in the $2,000+ range. Frame 50” x 40 ½” and Painting is 38” x 28”
	Snowy landscape watercolor by Stephen W. Macomber 1889-1983. A portrait, still life, and landscape painter, Stephen Wesley Macomber was born in RI and graduated from RISD. His work sells in the $2,000+ range. Frame 38 ¾” x 29 ¾ Painting is 27 ¾” x 18 ¾”
	(1) one July day sail aboard the 1924 English Channel yawl Klang II off the waters of Martha's Vineyard. (value $500) steered by Captain Rip Hayman, proprietor of Manhattan’s landmarked Ear Inn, Guaranteed witty repartée (value priceless)
	Champagne Brunch for Two at Kevin's Restaurant, Red Hook. The menu changes slightly every week inspired by season and what's fresh. Brunch choices may include Egg's Chesapeake, Kevin's mile-high Blueberry Pancakes, or Lobster Salad Sliders.
	(1) $75 gift certificate for dinner at The Good Fork, a Red Hook restaurant of renowned fabulosity offering Asian-inflected, eclectic new-American dining in a hand-crafted interior and charming backyard.
	"(1) stainless steel lariat necklace, a slinky cool, modern number from Red Hook’s Metal and Thread boutique, self described as the work of “two artists living by the sea in Red Hook” (value $125)
	(2) tickets to a City Lights Cruise. Tickets cover all costs for two people to join a public party cruises and include a 3-hour cruise, hot buffet, DJ & dancing and 2-free drinks. (value $75 each)

Items to be raffled at the party below. 2 raffle tickets included with $50 entry ticket, additional tickets $2 each:

	(1) sail aboard the 82’ schooner Shearwater, leaving from North Cove in lower Manhattan. Elegant 1920’s atmosphere with a spiral staircase, staterooms with period furnishings, main salon with leaded glass cabinets and fireplace, and a head outfitted with marble. (value $45)
	(3) child haircuts at new Red Hook hair salon “Hair or No Hair” at 289 Van Brunt, corner Pioneer Street, (value $18 each). Pilar owned the Salon Oricao on Atlantic Avenue for about five years.
	(2) Tickets (in several packages) on SeaStreak ferry from Manhattan to Sandy Hook, NJ beach where nearby offerings include a historic military base, Victorian seaside towns, a nude beach and beaches for the conventionally clad. SeaStreak is a vessel PortSide would like to have landing in Atlantic Basin.
	(1) woman’s tank top from Red Hook line designed by Atlantis, Red Hook’s vintage emporium. 100% cotton, black with a red hook.
	(1) man’s XL t-shirt from Red Hook line designed by Atlantis, Red Hook’s vintage emporium. 100% cotton, black with a red hook.
	(1) baby onesie from Red Hook t-shirt line designed by Atlantis, Red Hook’s vintage emporium. 100% cotton, white with a red hook.