(www.lincolncenter.org)
The Lincoln Center Festival is one of the most exciting summer festivals in New York City. Events run from July 7-25th and celebrate the debuts of 10 premieres and over 45 performances that cover a span of 18 days. The festival features stunning performances in theater, dance and music in venues all over New York which promote innovative and daring risks. In the past, The Lincoln Center Festival has produced amazing collaborations between artists like Elvis Costello and Metrople Orkest and productions like Twelfth Night and The White Raven. By 2009, The Lincoln Center Festival is responsible for over 1050 performances and the commissioning of over 30 new productions.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Harlem Week
(www.harlemweek.com)
Harlem Week is an annual celebration held in various venues that celebrates the culture, history and significance of the vibrant neighborhood of Harlem. The events are an eclectic combination of dance, music, and art which includes “A Great Day in Harlem” on July 25th, “Uptown Saturday Nite” on August 14th and much more. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.harlemweek.com and keep in mind that most of the events are completely free!
Harlem Week is an annual celebration held in various venues that celebrates the culture, history and significance of the vibrant neighborhood of Harlem. The events are an eclectic combination of dance, music, and art which includes “A Great Day in Harlem” on July 25th, “Uptown Saturday Nite” on August 14th and much more. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.harlemweek.com and keep in mind that most of the events are completely free!
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
(Coney Island, www.nathansfamous.com)
Coney Island’s infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (which has been going on since 1916) is always a summer favorite amongst New Yorkers and visitors alike. Witness the incredible abilities of contestants to admirably devour as many hot dogs as humanly possible in a ten minute time span. Stop by on July 4th in Coney Island or on June 26th in either Citi Field NYC or Splashtown Park in Fishkill, New York to enjoy the antics.
Coney Island’s infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (which has been going on since 1916) is always a summer favorite amongst New Yorkers and visitors alike. Witness the incredible abilities of contestants to admirably devour as many hot dogs as humanly possible in a ten minute time span. Stop by on July 4th in Coney Island or on June 26th in either Citi Field NYC or Splashtown Park in Fishkill, New York to enjoy the antics.
Battery Park 4th of July Concert
Stop by Battery Park this 4th of July for a performance by Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band, also featuring Jenny Lewis. The show starts at 3:30p.m. and space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
The best way to celebrate America’s birthday is at the Macy’s Independence Day Parade in New York City. The amazing fireworks display begins at approximately 9:30p.m. and will be accompanied by the musical talent of the New York Pops orchestra and special guest appearances. The fireworks will be set off from barges placed strategically on the Hudson River. Visitors can view the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks from a number of locations around the city.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Free Museum Visits
(June 8, 2010; El Museo del Barrio; 5:45p.m.; www.museummilefestival.org)
Enjoy a free day of museum visits this Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 in NYC. Nine of The Big Apple’s most amazing museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museums will also be offering live musical performances, activities and games for a younger crowd and street acts. Stop by El Museo del Barrio at 5:45p.m. to get schooled in New York City culture.
• El Museo del Barrio
(212) 831-7272
www.elmuseo.org
• Museum of the City of New York
(212) 534-1672
www.mcny.org
• The Jewish Museum
(212) 423-3200
www.thejewishmuseum.org
• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution
(212) 849-8400
• National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
(212) 369-4880
www.nationalacademy.org
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
(212) 423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
• Neue Galerie New York
(212) 628-6200
www.neuegalerie.org
• Goethe-Institut New York/German Cultural Center
(212) 439-8700
www.goethe.de/newyork
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
(212) 535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Enjoy a free day of museum visits this Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 in NYC. Nine of The Big Apple’s most amazing museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museums will also be offering live musical performances, activities and games for a younger crowd and street acts. Stop by El Museo del Barrio at 5:45p.m. to get schooled in New York City culture.
• El Museo del Barrio
(212) 831-7272
www.elmuseo.org
• Museum of the City of New York
(212) 534-1672
www.mcny.org
• The Jewish Museum
(212) 423-3200
www.thejewishmuseum.org
• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution
(212) 849-8400
• National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
(212) 369-4880
www.nationalacademy.org
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
(212) 423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
• Neue Galerie New York
(212) 628-6200
www.neuegalerie.org
• Goethe-Institut New York/German Cultural Center
(212) 439-8700
www.goethe.de/newyork
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
(212) 535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Newfest 2010
(June 3- June 13, 2010; SVA Theatre; 333 W. 23rd St.; Manhattan, NY 10011
Opening and closing nights, $50; all other screenings, $12–$25)
The New York LGBT Film Festival, better known as NewFest is a compilation of film projects from over 20 countries that vary in genre from documentaries to animated shorts. This year’s presentations include “Children of God” and “Billy and Adam”. For a full schedule of films and further information, see www.newfest.org.
Opening and closing nights, $50; all other screenings, $12–$25)
The New York LGBT Film Festival, better known as NewFest is a compilation of film projects from over 20 countries that vary in genre from documentaries to animated shorts. This year’s presentations include “Children of God” and “Billy and Adam”. For a full schedule of films and further information, see www.newfest.org.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Good Morning America 2010 Concert Series
("Good Morning America" in Rumsey Playfield in Central Park; Fridays, May through August; 7a.m.- 9a.m.; Free!)
The Good Morning America Concert Series has been a long standing summer tradition taking place in New York City’s Central Park for years. The performances are free and offer amazing shows by Top Forty artists which include the likes of teen queen Miley Cyrus and 80’s legends, The Go-Go’s. Be sure to get to the Park early for a good spot.
Friday, May 21 - Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Friday, May 28 - Sugarland
Friday, June 4 - Diddy-- Dirty Money
Friday, June 11 - Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan
Friday, June 18 - Miley Cyrus
Friday, June 25 - Alicia Keys
Friday, July 2 - Mary J. Blige
Friday, July 9 - To Be Announced
Friday, July 16 - The GO-GO'S
Friday, July 23 - Sheryl Crow
Friday, July 30 - Black Eyed Peas
Friday, Aug 6 - TBD
Friday, Aug 13 - Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Friday, Aug 20 - Rihanna
Friday, Aug 27 - Lady Antebellum
The Good Morning America Concert Series has been a long standing summer tradition taking place in New York City’s Central Park for years. The performances are free and offer amazing shows by Top Forty artists which include the likes of teen queen Miley Cyrus and 80’s legends, The Go-Go’s. Be sure to get to the Park early for a good spot.
Friday, May 21 - Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Friday, May 28 - Sugarland
Friday, June 4 - Diddy-- Dirty Money
Friday, June 11 - Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan
Friday, June 18 - Miley Cyrus
Friday, June 25 - Alicia Keys
Friday, July 2 - Mary J. Blige
Friday, July 9 - To Be Announced
Friday, July 16 - The GO-GO'S
Friday, July 23 - Sheryl Crow
Friday, July 30 - Black Eyed Peas
Friday, Aug 6 - TBD
Friday, Aug 13 - Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Friday, Aug 20 - Rihanna
Friday, Aug 27 - Lady Antebellum
Toyota Concerts in Rockefeller Center 2010
(Today Show window, World Studio; 49th & Rockefeller Center; Fridays, mid-May through September; 7a.m.- 10a.m.; Free!)
Friday, May 14- Sting
Friday, May 21 - The Script
Thursday, May 27 - “American Idol” winner and runner-up
Friday, June 4 - Justin Bieber
Tuesday, June 8 - Christina Aguilera
Friday, June 11 - Rascal Flatts
Friday, June 18 - James Taylor and Carole King
Friday, June 25 - Maxwell
Friday, July 2 - Maroon 5
Friday, July 9 - Lady Gaga
Friday, July 16 - Enrique Iglesias
Friday, July 23 - John Mayer
Friday, July 30 - Carrie Underwood
Friday, August 6 - Train
Friday, August 13 - Ke$ha
Friday, August 20 - Keith Urban
Friday, August 27 - Katy Perry
Friday, May 14- Sting
Friday, May 21 - The Script
Thursday, May 27 - “American Idol” winner and runner-up
Friday, June 4 - Justin Bieber
Tuesday, June 8 - Christina Aguilera
Friday, June 11 - Rascal Flatts
Friday, June 18 - James Taylor and Carole King
Friday, June 25 - Maxwell
Friday, July 2 - Maroon 5
Friday, July 9 - Lady Gaga
Friday, July 16 - Enrique Iglesias
Friday, July 23 - John Mayer
Friday, July 30 - Carrie Underwood
Friday, August 6 - Train
Friday, August 13 - Ke$ha
Friday, August 20 - Keith Urban
Friday, August 27 - Katy Perry
New York Philharmonic for FREE
New York Philharmonic in the Parks
The New York Philharmonic Series in the Parks is a great and inexpensive way to enjoy classical music in a beautiful setting while basking in the summer glow which envelops New York City. The series offers performances in various boroughs around New York including the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. Friends can sit around with a picnic and blanket to enjoy the sounds and one another’s company in this free event. The shows generally begin at 8p.m. so arrive early for a great seat. See below for a schedule of times and locations.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Ravel - Boléro
• Intermission
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Long Yu, conductor
Lang Lang, piano
Ying Huang, soprano
Changyong Liao, baritone
• Wagner - Overture to Tannhäuser
• Rossini - Largo al factotum della città from The Barber of Seville
• Gounod - "Je veux vivre" from Romeo and Juliet
• Mozart - "La ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni
• Jin Fizai - Go and See the World
• Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
Concerts in the Parks - Great Lawn in Central Park, Manhattan
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
Branford Marsalis, saxophone*
• Liadov - Baba-Yaga
• Glazunov - Concerto for Alto Saxophone
• Schulhoff/Bennett - Hot-Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Concerts in the Parks - Cunningham Park, Queens
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Directions: Enter at 193rd Street, near 81st Avenue or Union Turnpike. Concert site is at 193rd Street Field
Concerts in the Parks - Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Directions: Enter at Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West at 9th Street or Bartel-Pritchard Circle at the intersection of Prospect Park West, Prospect Park Southwest and 15th Street.
Free Summer Concerts - CUNY Center for the Arts, Staten Island
2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble- Daniel Boico, conductor
Free Summer Concerts - Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, Bronx
Hostos Community College, CUNY
450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM
New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble- Daniel Boico, conductor
The New York Philharmonic Series in the Parks is a great and inexpensive way to enjoy classical music in a beautiful setting while basking in the summer glow which envelops New York City. The series offers performances in various boroughs around New York including the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. Friends can sit around with a picnic and blanket to enjoy the sounds and one another’s company in this free event. The shows generally begin at 8p.m. so arrive early for a great seat. See below for a schedule of times and locations.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Ravel - Boléro
• Intermission
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Long Yu, conductor
Lang Lang, piano
Ying Huang, soprano
Changyong Liao, baritone
• Wagner - Overture to Tannhäuser
• Rossini - Largo al factotum della città from The Barber of Seville
• Gounod - "Je veux vivre" from Romeo and Juliet
• Mozart - "La ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni
• Jin Fizai - Go and See the World
• Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
Concerts in the Parks - Great Lawn in Central Park, Manhattan
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
Branford Marsalis, saxophone*
• Liadov - Baba-Yaga
• Glazunov - Concerto for Alto Saxophone
• Schulhoff/Bennett - Hot-Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Concerts in the Parks - Cunningham Park, Queens
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Directions: Enter at 193rd Street, near 81st Avenue or Union Turnpike. Concert site is at 193rd Street Field
Concerts in the Parks - Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Directions: Enter at Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West at 9th Street or Bartel-Pritchard Circle at the intersection of Prospect Park West, Prospect Park Southwest and 15th Street.
Free Summer Concerts - CUNY Center for the Arts, Staten Island
2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble- Daniel Boico, conductor
Free Summer Concerts - Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, Bronx
Hostos Community College, CUNY
450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM
New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble- Daniel Boico, conductor
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