Central Park Updates
Stolen Wallet Found After 27 Years
The wallet was snatched on October 24, 1982, while Bendik, now 69, was in Central Park watching the New York marathon. She went to greet runners at the end of the race and, "when I got out of the crush of people, I realized my purse was much lighter," Bendik told CNN....
Duke Ellington Tribute at the Naumberg Bandshell
For me when you mention "14 grand pianos" it immediately conjurs up pictures of a scene in "Anchors Away", shot at the Hollywood Bowl. It's the one where Jose Iturbi conducts dozens of pianists in an intensely spirited rendition (Is there any other kind?) of the...
2009 Central Park Film Festival Schedule
Central Park presents an outdoor cinema series every summer. Most of these films usually feature a New York theme and they are a great way to enjoy a summer evening in the park.
Duke Ellington Tribute in Central Park
On Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a spectacular and unprecedented event in Central Park featuring their Duke Ellington Big Band and 14 grand pianos on the Mall.
"Twelfth Night" Provides a Magical Evening of Shakespeare in Central Park.
“If music be the food of love, play on” commands the lovelorn Count Orsino as “Twelfth Night” opens – and it is indeed music that sustained a wonderfully joyous performance throughout a rare, clear night at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this week.
Shakespeare In The Park at the Delacorte Theater
Shakespeare In The Park kicks of this week at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The first offering will be “Twelfth Night”, one of the Bard’s most beloved comedies.
Valentine's Day In Central Park
From skating on Wollman Rink to dinner for two at the Boathouse Restaurant, Central Park has always provided a wide choice of sites for a romantic rondevouz. Check out the list on CentralPark.com to find the Ten Most Romantic spots in the park. This is not my most...
Lowest Temperature In Central Park History
Tomorrow, February 9th, will mark the 75th Anniversary of the coldest day in Central Park history. Today's temperature reached a balmy 56 degrees in the park. And we hope you enjoyed it. In any case you certainly enjoyed it more than the park goers on this date 75...
Liam Neeson Defends Horse-Drawn Carriage Industry
Talk about disappointments – Liam Neeson, who has been a supporter of a great many humane efforts throughout the world, released a statement this week through the Irish Echo supporting the carriage horse industry.
Raccoon Throwdown
I was struck tonight by one of my Quest For Fire - man against the elements urges (delusions) and bundled myself into nine or ten layers of clothing for a dork walk around the Reservoir. (For the uninitiated dork walking is an alternative form of exercise made...
