This summer calls for a huge celebration for gay and lesbian rights in New York City’s Gay Pride Week which is held in collaboration with tourism giant NYC & Company. The weeklong festivities taking place will run from June 21st-28th and include activities like parades, tours and barbeques with live music and plenty of fun. This year’s theme “Paint the Town Ruby- Stonewall 40” is in memory of the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (the violent and extremely significant riots that took place in NYC’s Greenwich Village in the summer of 1969). Today, the 2009 Gay Pride Week is a longstanding symbol of tolerance within the gay and lesbian community of New York.
Big events this week will be the NYC LGBT Pride Rally at Bryant Park, the Bushwick LGBTQ Pride, the Solidarity March & BBQ along with many art shows and performances taking place in East Village and on the lower East Side for “Pride Goes East”. There will also be the First Annual Village Pride Bar Tour on June 27, and the LGBT Pride March which will run the entire length of Fifth Ave. through Greenwich.
For more information about the exciting events surrounding Gay Pride Week, visit www.nycgo.com/gay.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Met in the Park
The opera is a great reason to visit NYC and as summer approaches, so does Met in the Park, a program that allows everyone an equal opportunity to experience the wonder of opera completely free. It also offers visitors a great chance to meet locals, enjoy the warm weather and chat with friends. The 2009 Schedule is as follows…
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Paulo Szot, baritone
Lisette Oropesa, soprano
Alek Shrader, tenor
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Crotona Park (Bronx)
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 7 p.m.
John Moore, baritone
Ashley Emerson, soprano
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
Queensbridge Park (Queens)
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 7 p.m.
John Moore, baritone
Ashley Emerson, soprano
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
East River Park (Manhattan)
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Tappan Park (Staten Island)
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
Coffey Park (Brooklyn)
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
**Schedule courtesy of gonyc.about.com
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Paulo Szot, baritone
Lisette Oropesa, soprano
Alek Shrader, tenor
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Crotona Park (Bronx)
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 7 p.m.
John Moore, baritone
Ashley Emerson, soprano
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
Queensbridge Park (Queens)
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 7 p.m.
John Moore, baritone
Ashley Emerson, soprano
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
East River Park (Manhattan)
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Tappan Park (Staten Island)
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
Coffey Park (Brooklyn)
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
**Schedule courtesy of gonyc.about.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Get Cultured NYC
This summer, New Yorkers can take part in a number of activities that are both entertaining as well as educational. They can share experiences in music, theatre and even spelling bees. See below for some events around the city.
2009 New York Philharmonic in the Parks Schedule
Tuesday, July 14- Central Park
Wednesday, July 15- Prospect Park in Brooklyn
Thurday, July 16- Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx
Friday, July 17- Central Park
2009 New York Philharmonic Indoor Concert Schedule
Saturday, July 18- Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island, Staten Island.
Sunday, July 19- Colden Auditorium, Queens College, Queens
2009 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule
(The Delacorte Theater is located near Turtle Pond, south of the Great Lawn in Central Park; 7:30 p.m. Maximum 2 tickets per person; (212) 260-2400)
2009 Shakespeare in the Park
The 2009 Shakespeare in the Park series is dedicated to offering viewers free performances in Central Park which often feature A-list Hollywood stars like Natalie Portman and Meryl Streep. This year’s opening performance of Twelfth Night will star Anne Hathaway and runs through July 12. To get tickets, be prepared to wait at The Delacorte Theater the day of the performance at 1p.m.
New York City Spelling Bee 2009
(Saturday July 18th, 8p.m. Housing Works Bookstore Café; 126 Crosby St. in Soho)
Join the sponsors of Housing Works, which benefits homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, for the 2009 New York City Spelling Bee. The $10 cover gets you into the event some free popcorn and a cash bar. Visit www.nycbee.com for more information.
2009 New York Philharmonic in the Parks Schedule
Tuesday, July 14- Central Park
Wednesday, July 15- Prospect Park in Brooklyn
Thurday, July 16- Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx
Friday, July 17- Central Park
2009 New York Philharmonic Indoor Concert Schedule
Saturday, July 18- Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island, Staten Island.
Sunday, July 19- Colden Auditorium, Queens College, Queens
2009 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule
(The Delacorte Theater is located near Turtle Pond, south of the Great Lawn in Central Park; 7:30 p.m. Maximum 2 tickets per person; (212) 260-2400)
2009 Shakespeare in the Park
The 2009 Shakespeare in the Park series is dedicated to offering viewers free performances in Central Park which often feature A-list Hollywood stars like Natalie Portman and Meryl Streep. This year’s opening performance of Twelfth Night will star Anne Hathaway and runs through July 12. To get tickets, be prepared to wait at The Delacorte Theater the day of the performance at 1p.m.
New York City Spelling Bee 2009
(Saturday July 18th, 8p.m. Housing Works Bookstore Café; 126 Crosby St. in Soho)
Join the sponsors of Housing Works, which benefits homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, for the 2009 New York City Spelling Bee. The $10 cover gets you into the event some free popcorn and a cash bar. Visit www.nycbee.com for more information.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Harlem Meer Performance Festival
(June 21-September 6, 2009; Every Sunday; Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park; E. 110th St at Fifth Ave.)
Every Sunday, the Harlem Meer Performance festival introduces audiences to new and exciting artists that represent a large variety of artists and music from all over the world which includes everything from Jazz to Afro-Peruvian genres. The performances take place at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in beautiful Central Park and were initially started in 1993 to spur public care for the park and have since expanded into showing off new and amazing talent.
2009 Schedule
June 21 Féraba (African)
June 28 Jazz Museum in Harlem All Star Big Band (Jazz)
Co-presented by the Jazz Museum in Harlem
July 5 Caracumbe (Afro-Peruvian)
July 12 Los Soneros de Oriente (Cuban Son)
July 19 Alex Blake (Jazz)
Special Concert at Conservatory Garden
July 26 Orlando Marin (Mambo)
Preceded by a Latin Dance workshop with Nydia Ocasio at 1pm
August 2 Harlem Blues and Jazz Band (Jazz)
Preceded by a Swing Dance workshop with Loretta Abbot at 1pm
August 9 Osei (African)
Co-presented by the Museum for African Art
Preceded by an African Dance workshop with Yao Ababio at 1pm
August 16 New Amsterdam Musical Association (Jazz)
Co-presented by the Museum for African Art
August 23 ¡Retumba! (Afro-Caribbean)
August 30 I.S. 143 Performance Ensemble (Salsa)
September 6 ARC Gospel Choir (Gospel)
Every Sunday, the Harlem Meer Performance festival introduces audiences to new and exciting artists that represent a large variety of artists and music from all over the world which includes everything from Jazz to Afro-Peruvian genres. The performances take place at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in beautiful Central Park and were initially started in 1993 to spur public care for the park and have since expanded into showing off new and amazing talent.
2009 Schedule
June 21 Féraba (African)
June 28 Jazz Museum in Harlem All Star Big Band (Jazz)
Co-presented by the Jazz Museum in Harlem
July 5 Caracumbe (Afro-Peruvian)
July 12 Los Soneros de Oriente (Cuban Son)
July 19 Alex Blake (Jazz)
Special Concert at Conservatory Garden
July 26 Orlando Marin (Mambo)
Preceded by a Latin Dance workshop with Nydia Ocasio at 1pm
August 2 Harlem Blues and Jazz Band (Jazz)
Preceded by a Swing Dance workshop with Loretta Abbot at 1pm
August 9 Osei (African)
Co-presented by the Museum for African Art
Preceded by an African Dance workshop with Yao Ababio at 1pm
August 16 New Amsterdam Musical Association (Jazz)
Co-presented by the Museum for African Art
August 23 ¡Retumba! (Afro-Caribbean)
August 30 I.S. 143 Performance Ensemble (Salsa)
September 6 ARC Gospel Choir (Gospel)
Mermaid Parade
(1000 Surf Ave. at West 10th St.; Brooklyn, NY 11224)
The annually held summertime event, the Mermaid Parade is fast approaching on Saturday June 20th. The parade has been a longtime favorite event for New Yorkers since 1983 and features amazing costumes and performances. The event draws participants from all over who strut their stuff and (naturally) end the walk in the Atlantic Ocean. While there, the crowd can enjoy the fun rides and boardwalk eats and treats surrounding Coney Island.
The annually held summertime event, the Mermaid Parade is fast approaching on Saturday June 20th. The parade has been a longtime favorite event for New Yorkers since 1983 and features amazing costumes and performances. The event draws participants from all over who strut their stuff and (naturally) end the walk in the Atlantic Ocean. While there, the crowd can enjoy the fun rides and boardwalk eats and treats surrounding Coney Island.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Northside Festival
(June 11-14, 2009)
Come out for the first annual Northside Festival, a concoction of more than 150 musical talents in over 30 venues around the various areas of New York City including Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The festival hosts independent artists, musicians and performances by many bands. Headliners "The Hold Steady" start this show off and advance badges can be purchased for $45. Kick off party is tonight at Opening B! For more information visit: www.northsidefestival.com.
Come out for the first annual Northside Festival, a concoction of more than 150 musical talents in over 30 venues around the various areas of New York City including Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The festival hosts independent artists, musicians and performances by many bands. Headliners "The Hold Steady" start this show off and advance badges can be purchased for $45. Kick off party is tonight at Opening B! For more information visit: www.northsidefestival.com.
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