Dumbo Art and History Stroll

RSVPs begin Monday, April 20th at 8:00pm.

Space is set aside for new members and first and 2nd timers. You may email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot should you land on the waiting list. This tour is free with an optional donation to your guide/organization. We accept cash, venmo or zelle at the end of the tour.

5:00pm - 5:50pm: Optional pre-tour social time/happy hour at The Time Out Market -top of the Empire Stires: bar and restaurants. Food available for purchase (arrive early for that, tends to be busy).
https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-new-york
6:00pm - 8:00pm: We'll enjoy a scenic and historic tour of the DUMBO neighborhood and visit several art galleries.

Before the tour: There are restrooms on the first floor of the Empire Stores adjacent to our meeting place and food and beverage options up at the Time Out Market:
[Empire Stores | Visit us (empirestoresdumbo.com)](https://www.empirestoresdumbo.com/visit-us)
Home - Time Out Market New York

8:00pm - Optional "afterparty" for dinner (if space permits).

OVERVIEW:
The first Thursday of every month, DUMBO's art galleries are open from 6pm to 8pm. We'll enjoy an historic walking tour while taking in some of the art. This is also a nice opportunity to enjoy the views of the Brooklyn Bridge looking back toward Manhattan, and with any luck some nice light and sunset sky.

ABOUT DUMBO
DUMBO, which stands for Down Under The Manhattan Bridge Overpass, started out as a bustling manufacturing district in the 19th century and many of the original buildings can be found within the historic district. The area was home to the production of carboard boxes, the Brillo Pad factory and the Arbuckle Coffee Company, among other businesses.

In the 1970’s, industry’s hold on the waterfront ebbed and the neighborhood became home to an artist enclave and later tech startups. Now the converted warehouses are home to entrepreneurial businesses and many of Brooklyn’s most important artist residency programs and arts organizations, located alongside artists’ studios and workshops. Over the last decade DUMBO has also become a destination for shopping, dining and luxurious living. And those scenic views looking over at Manhattan!

Cheers from Hank
646-596-3005
hankorenstein@gmail.com