Bettye LaVette Rocks SummerStage

by | Jul 28, 2009

Bettye Lavette’s musical abilities span an eclectic range of genres that run from blues to disco to rock to soul and country.  Last Friday she put on a performance at Central Park’s SummerStage Festival that ran the gamut – and back again.   Telling...

Thoth Arrested In Central Park

by | Jul 17, 2009

Anyone who visits Bethesda Terrace in Central Park is familiar with Thoth, a street performer that has made the center of the park his personal stage for years now.  His performances evoke responses ranging from amazement to annoyance – last Sunday’s...

Stolen Wallet Found After 27 Years

by | Jul 7, 2009

The wallet was snatched on October 24, 1982, while Bendik, now 69, was in Central Park watching the New York marathon. She went to greet runners at the end of the race and, “when I got out of the crush of people, I realized my purse was much lighter,”...

Duke Ellington Tribute at the Naumberg Bandshell

by | Jul 3, 2009

For me when you mention “14 grand pianos” it immediately conjurs up pictures of a scene in “Anchors Away”, shot at the Hollywood Bowl.  It’s the one where Jose Iturbi conducts dozens of pianists in an intensely spirited rendition (Is...

2009 Central Park Film Festival Schedule

by | Jun 30, 2009

Central Park presents an outdoor cinema series every summer. Most of these films usually feature a New York theme and they are a great way to enjoy a summer evening in the park. This year’s lineup features some interesting choices – this year’s theme...

Duke Ellington Tribute in Central Park

by | Jun 28, 2009

On Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a spectacular and unprecedented event in Central Park featuring their Duke Ellington Big Band and 14 grand pianos on the Mall. The series of events marking the 110th Anniversary of...

Shakespeare In The Park at the Delacorte Theater

by | Jun 6, 2009

Shakespeare In The Park kicks of this week at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.  The first offering will be “Twelfth Night”, one of the Bard’s most beloved comedies.   This year’s production will feature  Charles Borland, Andrew Crowe,...

Valentine's Day In Central Park

by | Feb 13, 2009

From skating on Wollman Rink to dinner for two at the Boathouse Restaurant, Central Park has always provided a wide choice of sites for a romantic rondevouz. Check out the list on CentralPark.com to find the Ten Most Romantic spots in the park. This is not my most...