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Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration

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Evelyn Kanter

hudson river parkHudson River Park is calling it the UnGala, since it’s virtual, but it still has a long list of celebrity participants, an auction, and some family-friendly fun and games. 

It’s FREE to attend, but since this is a fund-raiser to support park programs, including the fabulous new Pier 26 Eco-Park, you are encouraged to donate.

Participating celebrities include David Broza, David Chang, Andy Cohen, Lea DeLaria, Charlotte Groeneveld-Van Haren, Jenna Bush Hager, Julianne Moore, and more.

Martha Stewart has created a special UnGala martini for the occasion - to toast one of NYC’s favorite parks. The recipe is below.

Hudson River Park UnGala is tonight, starting at 7:45pm. 

Click here for the link to participate.

Click here to see items up for auction.

Presented by the Hudson River Park Friends Board of Directors, the HRPK UnGala supports all that Hudson River Park provides, including more than four miles of open space, playgrounds, ballparks, a skateboard park and more.

As we all know, NYC parks, including Hudson River Park, provide an essential source of wellbeing and strength – a lifeline for New Yorkers – lifting our spirits in the face of great adversity.

What do you wear to an UnGala? 

Instead of the fancy evening finery that normally attends a gala event, HRPK suggests you dress to the nines in your comfiest pajamas or anything else suitable for being seen, virtually, of course.

Tag #HRPKUnGala:

Throughout the night, we’ll be sharing your UnGala Instagram pics! Snap a selfie, share how you’re celebrating your UnGala moment on social media, and tag #HRPKUnGala on Instagram and Twitter.

Pick Your Zoom Room:

Before and after the main program, there will be opportunities to join the celebration in Zoom rooms. Choose from Wildflowers, Take Me to the River and We Are Family, then an after party room for all. Coordinate with your friends so you can enjoy the evening together.

Get in the UnGala spirit  with the Marthatini way!

Hudson River Park UnGala 2020 Marthatini:
Makes two cocktails…for double the fun.What you’ll need:

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Belvedere Vodka
  • Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth (it’s French, you’ll love it!)
  • 2 Saucer glasses, chilled
  • Lemon

Directions:

  1. Fill your shaker halfway with Belvedere Vodka (approximately 6 ounces)
  2. Add a splash of Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth (that’s 2 teaspoons for sticklers)
  3. Shake, don’t stir, just the way that James Bond would have it
  4. When you see a cold film on your shaker, the cocktail is ready
  5. Pour into your chilled saucer glasses
  6. Cut two small pieces from the yellow outer skin of your lemon
  7. Twist a piece above your drink to release its citrus-y oils, and drop it into your cocktail
  8. Enjoy!
  9. Donate to Hudson River Park Friends by clicking here.

What do you wear to an UnGala?  HRPK suggests comfy clothes instead of the fancy evening finery normally required for a

 

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Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 21, 2020 | Updated October 21, 2020 Filed Under: Best NYC Happy Hours · Entertainment · NYC Parks Tagged With: Hudson River Park· Pier 26

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