Central Park Is Open, But The New York Marathon Is Cancelled

by | Oct 30, 2012

The Conservancy staff is continuing its work following Hurricane Sandy. They currently estimate that approximately 300 trees were destroyed and over 250 damaged by the storm. There has also been damage to the Park’s benches, fencing and ball field equipment....

Neil Young On The Great Lawn In New York’s Central Park

by | Sep 8, 2012

This September, as the world’s leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, the Global Festival will bring top artists and 60,000 change makers together on the Great Lawn of Central Park on September 29 to urge our leaders and fellow citizens to do more to...

Central Park New York – Shakespeare In The Park

by | Aug 8, 2012

Join us for this beloved New York summertime tradition at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2012 INTO THE WOODS EXTENDED! Now – September 1 Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Timothy Sheader...

Shakespeare In The Park 2012 – As You Like It

by | Jun 20, 2012

To celebrate 50 years of summer performances at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, The Public Theater has picked the perfect Shakespeare work — “As You Like It.”   Brilliantly directed by Daniel Sullivan, whose past park triumphs include...

Shakespeare In The Park 2012

by | Jun 19, 2012

The Delacorte Theater is the summer home of the annual “Shakespeare in the Park” production.  This year’s performances promise to be a brilliant continuation of one of New York’s favorite summer traditions.  Find out how to get tickets here. SHAKESPEARE IN...

SummerStage Gala Rocks Central Park

by | Jun 10, 2012

  [slideshow post_id=2175] This year’s SummerStage Gala Opening Concert was a very special night.  Not only do these benefit performances raise the money necessary to sponsor the many free events throughout the summer, they also bring together an amazing...

Annual Summerstage Gala Honoring The Music Of Jimi Hendrix

by | Jun 1, 2012

JUST ANNOUNCED: WYCLEF JEAN! Featuring performances by Karl Denson / G. Love & Special Sauce / Bebel Gilberto / Amel Larrieux / Living Colour / The Roots / John Scofield / Soulive (house band) / Keller Willams and other very special guests. This annual fundraising...

Central Park SummerStage 2012

by | May 30, 2012

The NY City Parks Foundation works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, & education programs, & empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. Check out all upcoming events at Central Park below. JUN 5 ANNUAL...

A Passion for Central Park with Paul Auster

by | May 20, 2012

  Selected Shorts: A Passion for Central Park with Paul Auster Wed, May 23 at 7 pm Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space A night not to be missed by fans of Central Park!  Central Park is much beloved by New Yorkers, tourists, and artists of all kinds,...