Description

Van Duzer Street, between Beach and Wright streets, will be closed to
driving traffic on Saturdays, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th 2010 from
12 noon until 8 at night allowing pedestrians to enjoy a range of
summer activities on an open city street free from cars.

Live music featuring the best Stapleton-based acts will highlight the
evenings from 4 p.m. until the event closes.... Read More Stay tuned for the
exciting official announcements of lineups starting at the end of May
2010. In addition, the Island’s favorite DJs will spin earlier in the
afternoons.

Large-scale participatory presentations are being planned for each of
the Saturdays according to theme. More details will be announced
soon.

Kids programs will also be offered thru out the day at Van Duzer
Summer Streets. Artists are encouraged to email
vanduzerdays@gmail.com to participate and get more information.

The Van Duzer-Beach Street district in Stapleton is home to a thriving
and growing community of more than a thousand artists. Recognized as
the counter-cultural center of Staten Island, it has become a notable
hub for live music and an incubator for new bands and innovative
projects. The neighborhood attracts visual and performance artists,
photographers, film makers, literati, and everything in between.

The district’s commerce is comprised mostly of independently owned
small businesses that work hand in hand with the local artists.