by John Moore | Jun 13, 2010
Last night’s SummerStage Gala Benefit to raise funds for the Parks Foundation’s free music festival featured the songs of Simon and Garfunkel, and what better way to celebrate summer in the city than by enjoying the music of New York’s most legendary...
by John Moore | Jun 5, 2010
Melody Gardot Led off the SummerStage season with a brilliant performance last night at Rumsey Playfield. Clad in a shimmering gold dress she lit up the stage, both visually and musically, and brightened what had threatened to be a dark and rainy evening. Her...
by John Moore | May 21, 2010
The New York Urban Park Rangers are offering New Yorkers a chance to spend the night under the stars in Central Park. To enroll in the lottery, visit the online registration site or call 212-628-2345 between 10 AM- 4 PM on the dates stated above. The lottery, which...
by John Moore | May 13, 2010
The Delacorte Theater is the summer home of the annual “Shakespeare in the Park” production. John B. Moore Romeo & Juliet outside the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Begun in 1957 by Joseph Papp as part of the Public Theater/New York Shakespeare...
by John Moore | May 6, 2010
On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, City Parks Foundation will welcome guests to the SummerStage 25th Anniversary Celebration in association with Michael Dorf & City Winery, an annual fundraising benefit, to support CPF’s free year-round arts programming. This year’s...
by John Moore | May 1, 2010
One of the many hidden gems of Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden is a lovely spot to “stop and smell the roses”. Nestled between Belvedere Castle and The Swedish Cottage the garden first came into existence in 1913. Known as the Garden of the Heart it was patterned...
by John Moore | Apr 25, 2010
Probably the strangest monument in Central Park is the 71 foot, 244 ton Obelisk, or Cleopatra’s Needle. Easily the oldest man made object in the park it is located in what is now a secluded bower directly behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The obelisk was erected...
by John Moore | Apr 21, 2010
Sitting high atop Vista Rock (the second highest natural elevation in the park) Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction. It is also perhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, one that combines function, form and romance – all...
by John Moore | Apr 13, 2010
The New York City Parks Department and Central Park Conservancy dedicated a plaque to familiar runner and community fixture, Alberto Arroyo, yesterday. Arroyo spent decades at the Central Park reservoir jogging track. A friend to locals and tourists alike, Arroyo...
by John Moore | Apr 10, 2010
At the northern end of Conservatory Water you will find yourself at perhaps the least exclusive soiree in Manhattan, a party where everyone is the guest of honor 364 days a year. It is, of course, Central Park’s permanent installation of its very own unbirthday party....
