Bon Jovi did indeed rock the Great Lawn. The boys from Jersey made their fans, and home state, proud, singing several of their greatest hits, including “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” before ending their set with “I Love This Town” — a kind of throwing out the first pitch for Major League Baseball’s All-Star week. While there was some muttering from those living nearby that it might have been a bit too raucous, think that it was perfectly appropriate. And it certainly was better than the near riot that occured at the Philharmonica’s concert in June when one patron accused another of serving a Russian River Pinot Noir at a temperature well in excess of fifty-nine degrees.
About Central Park
Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s iconic Central Park.
Attractions
Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo.
Things To Do
From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!
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The Great Lawn is one of the best arena for a performer to play. We need more of these free events to help us through this recession.
yes, it was a good thing for NYC and we should have more free events in the great lawn