9/11 Remembrance: 2014

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A live webcast of the September 11, 2001 anniversary ceremony will begin at 8:39am EDT today with an observance on the 9/11 Memorial plaza in New York City.  Family members of victims of the 2001 and 1993 attacks have been invited to the annual reading of the names of those who perished. The first moment of silence will be at 8:46am, marking the time Flight 11 struck the North Tower.

However, not all 9/11 events are being timed to the minute of the tragedy.  Although most have become commercialized, here is a list of alternate modes of remembrance:

A TRIBUTE IN LIGHT
Only 6 months after the 9/11 attacks, the Municipal Art Society of New York debuted its illuminated memorial made up of 88 7,000-watt bulbs. The dual beams will again reach into the night sky this year from dusk on Sept 11th through dawn on Sept 12th.  The pair of rays evoking the Twin Towers, are the brightest beams of light ever projected into the night sky and are visible from up to 25 miles in each direction.

GROUND ZERO MUSEUM WORKSHOP
Photos, videos and memorabilia from 9/11 are housed in this new exhibit on the site of Ground Zero, now open to the general public.  Click here for more details.

WALKING TOUR OF GROUND ZERO
This walking tour begins in the Financial District of Manhattan, covering such historic buildings as the Federal Hall, the New York Stock Exchange and more.  The tour ends at the 9/11 Memorial reflecting pool at Ground Zero, with the option for entry to the Ground Zero Museum.

THE 9/11 TABLE OF SILENCE PROJECT
The Buglisi Dance Theatre returns to Lincoln Center tonight to perform this movement installation, featuring approximately 100 dancers.  A visual memorial created to honor the anniversary of 9/11, the work is inspired by Rossella Vasta’s installation of terra-cotta plates and was conceived as a “ritual movement for peace.”

9/11 UNITY WALK
In a dramatic display of unity, every house of worship on Embassy Row will open their doors to each other in a striking display of hospitality. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists, other faiths and those of no faith will gather to learn about each other, enjoy great food and create friendships. Walkers will listen to moving speeches, engage in thought provoking dialogue, and come together for service projects.  Click here for more details.