by John Moore | Jul 29, 2016
A great way to cool off! Waterfight NYC 2016 is happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 30. The annual event brings kids-at-heart together to duke it out super-soaker style while getting thoroughly drenched in the process. If you’re not afraid to get a little wet, pick up...
by John Moore | Jul 19, 2016
Flight of the Conchords sing Flight of the Conchords / Eugene Mirman July 24 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Sold Out By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts, you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs....
by John Moore | Jul 14, 2016
On the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s map that showcases the new Second Avenue line, Q trains now travel along northeast Manhattan instead of traveling to Astoria. Mike Murphy, writing for Quartz, noticed an area of the Q train that will now run...
by John Moore | Jun 21, 2016
On a perfect Summer Solstice evening in Central Park Jon Bon Jovi crooned “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and just about everybody in the crowd of benefit goers joined Peter Yarrow on “Blowin’ in the Wind.” It was all to raise funds for SummerStage...
by John Moore | Jun 2, 2016
City Parks Foundation Gala Concert & Dinner June 20 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm A NOT TO BE MISSED GALA CONCERT & DINNER HONORING LEGENDARY CONCERT PROMOTER RON DELSENER Performances by Jon Bon Jovi, Idina Menzel, David Sanborn, Father Guido Sarducci (Don...
by John Moore | May 11, 2016
Central Park boasts attractions with some of the cities most recognizable names: Loeb Boathouse, Wollman Rink and Tavern on the Green to name a few. Now, for the first time since 1934, a little-known, four-acre woodland called Hallett Nature Sanctuary will join that...
by John Moore | Apr 29, 2016
While Central Park offers a tranquil respite all year round from the surrounding cacophony of urban life, it is during the springtime that the park really sparkles. Starting at the middle of March, sometimes before the snows of winter have even completely...
by John Moore | Apr 1, 2016
Central Park, New York City New York City’s Central Park has a birding population that rivals that of many forests. (Michael Yamashita/Corbis ) It may come as a surprise, but Central Park in New York City is a birders’ paradise. For decades, the 843-acre...
by John Moore | Mar 17, 2016
Upcoming Events › Benefit Concert MAY 2016 $45 – $50 Cage the Elephant / Portugal. The Man / Broncho May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm SummerStage, Central ParkRumsey Playfield New York, NY United States Although chart success in England was an unlikely first...
by John Moore | Jan 20, 2016
Winter Jam NYC’s Ultimate Snow Day Saturday January 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Park, Manhattan Bandshell Area Enter at 72nd Street Get Directions Free Event for All Ages Snow, rain or shine! Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, I Love NY, and I...