2011 Central Park Film Festival

Music is the theme at the ninth annual Central Park Film Festival, which brings free movies to the heart of Manhattan for five nights, Aug. 23-27. From rock to country, the films will celebrate great musicians and the best in popular music, with each night showcasing...

SHELEBRATION at SummerStage!

SHELEBRATION! A TRIBUTE TO THE WORKS OF SHEL SILVERSTEIN Truly an amazing evening, despite the inclement weather.  Silverstein’s songs and poems were seamlessly woven into a remarkable tapestry of performances – ranging from Suzanne Vega to Dan Zanes to...

July 29th Weekend in Central Park

[fblikesend]Enjoy the weekend in Central Park – Besides Shakespeare in the Park there are tours, storytelling and music – all can be found on the Central Park Calendar.  We also have an amazing dance performance at the free SummerStage festival....

Last Night at SummerStage – Ben L’Oncle Soul

Ben L’Oncle Soul filled Central Park SummerStage last night with the soul – pop stylings that have enthralled European audiences for years.  Displaying a classic Motown style coupled with boundless energy and stage presence he poured himself into every song and...

SummerStage – BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL

BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL: MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD / JOSH ROSEMAN & THE KING FROOPY ALLSTARS / JIM BLACK’S ALASNOAXIS When: Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 6:30PM Where: Central Park/Mainstage The trio’s combination of jazz, funk, “avant-noise”...

Motown at SummerStage

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, The New York Pops orchestra will perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for the annual SummerStage Gala presented by City Parks Foundation. This special event, entitled Motown Meets NYC, will feature the timeless music of Motown...