Part One: The Ferry to Red Hook
Hop on board, we're going to Red Hook and traveling in style.
Destination Red Hook: We'll explore the sites of Brooklyn's South Slope. It's a free ferry from Manhattan to Red Hook. We'll meet at 10 AM sketch the ferry terminal and take the 10:40 ferry. They leave every 25 minutes. The Water Taxi Ferry and IKEA shuttle are located on Pier 11, Slip A, on the East River. Slip A is the first slip on the left side of the pier.
Directions from the J, Z train: Take the J, Z train to Broad Street. Walk to the corner of Broad Street and Wall Street and go east on Wall Street, walk under the FDR overpass and Pier 11 is to your right. Slip A is the first slip on the left side of the pier.
Directions from the 2,3 train: Take the 2,3 train to Wall-William Street. Walk to the corner of Wall Street and William Street and go east on Wall Street, walk under the FDR overpass and Pier 11 is to your right. Slip A is the first slip on the left side of the pier.
If you live in Brooklyn or intend to drive let's meet in Red Hook. If you sleep late and take a later ferry call and we'll link-up
Call Mark 973-809-9128 or Richard 917-224-8373
Lunch Possibilities: Fort Defiance is famous but pricey.
The Brooklyn Ice House caught my eye. 318 Van Brunt St (between Pioneer St & King St) Outdoor seating available, Beet Salad and Veggie Burgers available for those so inclined. Cash only - no credit cards. Great Beer selection.
Part Two: De Tourist Sketch Walk
The De-Tour Sketch Walk invites the participant to become a De Tourist while exploring South Slope, Brooklyn. The objective, using Situationist methodology, is to walk and wander. We will explore and document this section of Brooklyn with words, sketches, photos, found objects or any other way you devise. A full description of the locations will be provided at the beginning of the event.
Transportation: R train to Prospect Avenue (note that there is tunnel construction work on the weekends and trains tend to be slow and late. Give yourself and extra 1/2 hour).
Coming from Red Hook Depending on weather we can walk or take a bus
If you come late:
Call Mark 973-809-9128 or Richard 917-224-8373
