Ballet Record Set In Central Park

by | Aug 7, 2010

Dancers from the American Ballet Theater and the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club attempted to set the Guinness World Record for “Most Ballerinas En Point.” The record try was made in New York’s Central Park. (Aug. 3)

Central Park’s Blacksmith

by | Aug 5, 2010

On the west side of  Central Park, around 86th Street, there burns a forge, and next to it stands Larry Hagberg, blacksmith. Larry performs this ancient craft to meet the NYC Parks department’s present-day needs. He heats steel and beats it into the day’s necessary...

Naumburg Orchestral Concerts

by | Aug 2, 2010

With Al Pacino in “Merchant of Venice” and the Flaming Lips at SummerStage some of the more simple pleasures of Central Park as a performance venue may be overlooked. This Tuesday evening the free Naumburg Orchestral Concert series continues with a...

Jovanotti at SummerStage

by | Jul 28, 2010

While Italian hip-hop may initially seem as intuitive as Scottish opera, a quick check of YouTube reveals Jovanotti’s music as an infectiously unpretentious blend of pop and African beats that will have SummerStage rocking this Saturday night. The free show...

Comedy Central at SummerStage

by | Jul 26, 2010

[cincopa 10685418] Last Wednesday marked the 4th annual Comedy Central Festival at SummerStage in Central Park and, in my humble opinion, it was the best.  Outside of having the illustrious host of the nightly fake news program, Jon Stewart, himself on hand the show...

Canoe the Harlem Meer

by | Jul 24, 2010

Play Hiawatha for a day on the Harlem Meer – enjoy a fun-filled day of canoeing and water safety, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow optional. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. Life jackets will be provided. First-come, first-served.  Ages 8 and up.  All children must...

Urban Parks Lecture At The Arsenal

by | Jul 22, 2010

For many years, urban parks across the U.S. sank into decay and disuse. However, as cities have begun to rebound — and as evidence of the economic, cultural, and health benefits of parks grows — investment in these valuable facilities has swelled. Many new parks are...

“Much Ado About Nothing” in Central Park

by | Jul 19, 2010

The New York Classical Theater presents “Much Ado About Nothing” in Central Park. In yet another alternative to long lines in the sweltering heat, you can catch an open air performance of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. New York Classical...

Le Pain Quotidien on the Sheep Meadow

by | Jul 9, 2010

The restaurant offers exclusive items at its new Central Park location, including organic draft beer, vegan ice cream, pre-packaged picnic boxes and extended range Wi-Fi. The café will also serve as a community gathering place and education center with its Communal...