Hurricane Clean-up in Central Park

Hurricane Irene swept through Central Park early Sunday morning with winds and heavy rain, uprooting at least 25 trees, downing thousands of branches and flooding paths.   More than 50 Conservancy crew members and tree contractors responded to the damage during and...

Central Park Weekend Events for 8/19/11

This weekend’s events in Central Park are highlighted by some very funny business.  You can find all this weekend’s by clicking the Central Park Calendar here. Laughter in the Park Mineral Springs Noted UK comedian Gina Yashere joins headliner Vanessa...

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...

The Scene @ Tavern: Ice Cream Demonstration

Kids on the Scene: Ice Cream Demonstration We all scream for ice cream! Join the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation in welcoming professional ice cream makers from Van Leeuwen Artisanal Ice Cream truck for an outdoor ice cream-making demonstration in which...

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....

Lasker Pool In Central Park – Summer Oasis

[fblikesend] Lasker Pool in Central Park. Need to cool off?  Central Park has its own watery oasis for escaping the summer heat. Situated between 106th and 108th Streets in mid-park, nestled between loops of the park drive, you’ll find Lasker Rink and Pool. It...
July 4th in Central Park

July 4th in Central Park

Enjoy the holiday weekend in Central Park – Check out these events and more on the Central Park Calendar A Clearing in the Forest: Wildlife (with Members-Only Photo Op) The Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade (inside the park at West 106th street) Bald Eagle...

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...