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July 3rd, 2008

Summergarden 2008: New Music for New York

MoMA’s free outdoor summer concert series, Summergarden, will begin this Sunday evening, July 6, 2008.
Each Sunday evening during the summer, members of the Julliard School and Jazz at Lincoln Center will bring their musical talent to the Sculpture Garden at MoMA.  The museum has a long history of presenting jazz and new concert music […]

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July 1st, 2008

Free Bon Jovi Concert Coming to Central Park

To help Yankee Stadium go out in a “blaze of glory,” Bon Jovi will be performing a free concert in Central Park next week, July 12, 2008.
Announced yesterday, the concert will be part of baseball’s 2008 All-Star game festivities which will take place at Yankee Stadium.  This year will mark the final season of the […]

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June 30th, 2008

Celebrating the Fourth with Hot Dogs and Fireworks

Independence Day is on Friday and nothing says America quite like pyrotechnic displays and hot dog eating contests at Coney Island.  Here’s what you need to know about New York’s two favorite ways to spend the Fourth.   
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2008   Bigger is better, according to Macy’s who has four barges loaded […]

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June 28th, 2008

Photo: Brooklyn Bridge Waterfall

Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s massive public art project New York City Waterfalls is now on display. For more information on these waterfalls (and how you can take a free boat tour) check out last week’s post. 
Photo credit: flickr
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June 26th, 2008

Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)

First there was Shakespeare in the Park, then there was Shakespeare Under the Bridge, and now The Drilling CompaNY, an acting troupe, has taken up residence in a downtown parking lot to perform some of Shakespeare’s classics.  
This summer marks the 13th annual year of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot.  The avant garde production […]

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June 26th, 2008

July’s "Good Morning America" and "Today" Summer Concert Series Calendar

ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today Show free summer concert series continues into July with even more musical performances from today’s hottest recording artists.  
ABC’s Good Morning America hosts their free concert series in Bryant Park (map).  All concerts are free and open to the public.  Viewers interested in attending the free live performances should […]

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June 25th, 2008

Top 10 New York Area Beaches

If Water Taxi Beach simply isn’t cutting it any longer, try a getaway to one of the New York area’s finest beaches.  Some are close enough for a day-trip while others are best enjoyed by spending a weekend. 

Rockaway Beach, Queens   Watch the longboarders catch some of New York’s best waves at this […]

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June 19th, 2008

Mind Over Madness: Find Your Inner Peace in the Middle of Times Square

Saturday will mark the longest day of the year: summer solstice.  There is no better way to pay homage to mother nature than finding your inner peace and tranquility while in the center of the universe.  Times Square Alliance is hosting the annual Solstice in Times Square, a free yoga-fest in the heart of […]

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June 19th, 2008

New York Philharmonic Returns with Free Concerts in the Park

Fresh from a controversial trip to North Korea, the New York Philharmonic will be coming to a park near you.  For the 44th consecutive year, the New York Philharmonic will be performing 8 concerts as part of the free Concerts in the Park series. 
This year the NY Phil will be performing in all […]

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June 19th, 2008

Mermaids to Land on Coney Island

If you head out to Coney Island this weekend you may think that Hollywood is recreating the classic Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah film Splash.  Alas, they are not.  The mermaids swimming ashore and marching down the street are part of the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
Celebrate the sand, the sea, and the mythological […]

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