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The Power of Love Letters in Estate Planning
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Your Guide to Staten Island’s Top Summer Events Summer Fun Unleashed
Summer in Staten Island is set to sizzle with vibrant events designed to delight residents and visitors alike. Kick off the season with the New York Philharmonic’s enchanting free concert, or dive into a cultural celebration at Snug Harbor. Mark your calendars for these standout events this summer!
reached the Union’s farthest edges. Join us in honoring this significant day in American history with a festive and educational outing. Food Truck Festival at the Mount June 7–9 (time varies) CC-SI.org/food-truck-festival-at-the-mount-2024 Staten Island’s largest food truck festival is back! Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled weekend featuring the best gourmet food trucks, live music, and refreshing beer and sangria gardens. Enjoy the festivities on Friday from 6–10 p.m., Saturday from 12–10 p.m., and Sunday from 12–8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, with onsite parking available at the same rate. Remember to bring a valid ID to receive your wristband to enter the beer or sangria gardens. Purchase your tickets in advance online and get ready for a delicious weekend!
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks June 16, 4 p.m. NYPhil.org/concerts-tickets/2324/st-george Join the New York Philharmonic for a captivating evening at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island as part of their free summer concert series. This exceptional performance showcases the enchanting works of Mozart and Prokofiev alongside a rare 1941 gem for alto-voice instruments by Rebecca Clarke. Although free, tickets are required. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the virtuosity of the New York Philharmonic in one of Staten Island’s most majestic venues.
SICA 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival June 22, 12–6 p.m. StatenIslandMuseum.org/event
Celebrate Juneteenth at the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival, hosted by the Staten Island Community Alliance Corp at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. This event is free and features an array of activities, including dance performances, live music from local bands and DJs, various vendors, and health and wellness activities. Juneteenth commemorates the end of enslavement in the Confederate states, marking the day the Emancipation Proclamation’s news
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