Central Park Updates
Comedy Central at SummerStage
Last Wednesday marked the 4th annual Comedy Central Festival at SummerStage in Central Park and, in my humble opinion, it was the best. Outside of having the illustrious host of the nightly fake news program, Jon Stewart, himself on hand the show included all of my favorite contributors to the Daily Show over the past year.
Canoe the Harlem Meer
Canoe the Harlem Meer
Urban Parks Lecture At The Arsenal
For many years, urban parks across the U.S. sank into decay and disuse. However, as cities have begun to rebound — and as evidence of the economic, cultural, and health benefits of parks grows — investment in these valuable facilities has swelled. Many new parks are...
“Much Ado About Nothing” in Central Park
The New York Classical Theater presents "Much Ado About Nothing" in Central Park. In yet another alternative to long lines in the sweltering heat, you can catch an open air performance of one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. New York Classical Theatre's...
Le Pain Quotidien on the Sheep Meadow
Le Pain Quotidien on the Sheep Meadow
Paul Simon’s Capeman in Central Park
Three Performances Only! At The Delacorte Theater August 14-16, 2010 THE CAPEMAN, featuring music by Paul Simon and book and lyrics by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott, will be directed by Tony Award nominee Diane Paulus, who directed the concert version of HAIR at the...
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Central Park
Can't get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park and don't have time to wait on line overnight? Why not check out the Boomerang Theatre Company for their outdoor performance of William Shakespeare's The Tempest - it's also free and takes place outside in the beautiful...
Prince Harry Runs In Central Park
Crowds cheered and waved for a somewhat flushed Prince Harry during Central Park’s Achilles Hope and Possibility race Central Park Sunday, morning as the prince enjoyed the last day of his New York visit.
McCoy Tyner Swings at SummerStage
The Mccoy Tyner Quartet appeared Wednesday night at SummerStage and the band was just as hot as the 90 degree weather.
Simon and Garfunkel at SummerStage
Last night’s SummerStage Gala Benefit to raise funds for the Parks Foundation’s free music festival featured the songs of Simon and Garfunkel, and what better way to celebrate summer in the city than by enjoying the music of New York’s most legendary singing duo.
