2011 Central Park Film Festival

by | Aug 16, 2011

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

by | Aug 12, 2011

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!

by | Aug 7, 2011

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

by | Jul 29, 2011

[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

by | Jul 12, 2011

[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

by | Jul 2, 2011

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

by | Jun 22, 2011

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...

Cocktail Hour in Central Park

by | Jun 14, 2011

As of today, the Pera Turkish Taco Truck will be serving alcohol to thirsty park-goers. It received its liquor license yesterday from the New York State Liquor Authority, who said that the license was approved because Pera’s diners eat in a “specifically defined...

SummerStage – BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL

by | Jun 7, 2011

BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL: MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD / JOSH ROSEMAN & THE KING FROOPY ALLSTARS / JIM BLACK’S ALASNOAXIS When: Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 6:30PM Where: Central Park/Mainstage The trio’s combination of jazz, funk, “avant-noise”...

Motown at SummerStage

by | Jun 3, 2011

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, The New York Pops orchestra will perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for the annual SummerStage Gala presented by City Parks Foundation. This special event, entitled Motown Meets NYC, will feature the timeless music of Motown...