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Experience 19th-Century Entertainment At Green-Wood Saturday

Christine Bush

Aug 6, 2013 — 1 min read

Looking for a unique night out this weekend? Bring a blanket and a bottle of wine to Green-Wood (5th Avenue and 25th Street) on Saturday, August 10, for fire jugglers, trapeze artists, opera singers and more, as the cemetery celebrates the life and spirt of William Niblo, owner of the “premier entertainment house of 19th-century New York.”

The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $30 for Green-Wood members and $35 for non-members.

For more information on this weekend’s event, visit the Green-Wood Cemetery website or call 718-768-7300.

Image via Green-Wood Cemetery

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