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COURTESY OF NEW YORK MAGAZINE (love my contacts over there!)
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Broadway in Bryant Park
When: Thursdays from 12:30-2PM
Where: Bryant Park (40th St. & 6th Avenue)
What: Experience the glamour of Broadway in the great outdoors. Each week, several of this year’s biggest hits come to the park for a dazzling afternoon of song and dance.
JULY
7 Mamma Mia/Musical of Musicals: The Musical/Stomp
14 The Phantom of the Opera/Hairspray/Beauty and the Beast/Altar Boys
21 Once Around the Sun/Rent/Sweet Charity/Drumstruck
28 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee/Chicago/Wicked
AUGUST
4 Broadway Dances for Life
18 Lennon/The Actor’s Fund: On the Twentieth Century/ The Lion King/ All Shook Up
http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/broadway.php
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Hudson River Rocks
When: Various dates(see below)
Where: Pier 54, West St. at West 14th St.
What: Concert Series featuring exciting new artists as well as established favorites. Staged in a festival setting, complete with food and drink. These vents promise an evening of fun and entertainment.
Tuesday, June 27 — Brazilian Girls
Thursday, July 20 — Si*Sé & Radio Mundial
Thursday, Aug 10 — RJD2 & Lyrics Born with Alice Smith
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/Calendar/RR.htm
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Hudson River Moondance
When: Sundays July-August 6:30pm-10:00pm
Where: Pier 54, West St. at West 14th St.
What: Dance the night away under the stars with music from New York’s hottest dance bands on Sunday evenings – no experience necessary. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa. Free!
JULY
9 David Berger & the Sultans of Swing-SWING
23 Los Hermanos Còlon -LATIN
30 Mò Guajiro-LATIN
AUGUST
6 Eternal Tango
13 George Gee’s Jump, Jive & Wailers-SWING
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/Calendar/Moon.htm
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Washington Square Music Festival
When: Tuesdays in July and August at 8 pm
Where: southeast quadrant of the park, near the statue of Garibaldi. Seating is first-come, first-served. Rain space for the July concerts is: New York University’s Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 West 4th Street.
What: The Washington Square Music Festival, under the auspices of the Washington Square Association, Inc., presents its 48th season of free concerts in the Square.
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July 11: Washington Square Chamber Orchestra, Eriko Sato, concertmistress
Andrew Stein: “How Do You Know When It’s Over?” An aria in the style of Mozart with lyrics by Garrison Keillor. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: “Exsultate jubilate”, K. 165 Amy Cofield, soprano, Mozart: “A Musical Joke”, K.552, Mozart:Symphony no. 41 in C, K.551 (Jupiter)
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July 18: Washington Square Chamber Ensemble
Mozart: Eine klein Nachtmusik, K. 525; “Ah vous dirais-je, maman” for quartet a la Swingle Singers
Andrew Arcari: Accordion Concerto (1942) William Schimmel, accordion Allyssa Lamb, vocals, melodica, glockenspiel,kazoo, whistling and string quintet, Mozart: Serenade for oboe and two horns and strings
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July 25: Washington Square Chamber Ensemble
Mozart: Horn Quintet in E flat, K. 407,William Kuypers, French horn, Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A, K. 581, Steven Hartman, clarinet, Mozart: Larghetto movement, Piano Concerto no. 27 in B-flat major, K. 595 ,Robert Bonfiglio, harmonica Sir George Martin: Three American Sketches (1973) NY premiere, Westward Look, Old Boston, New York New York, Robert Bonfiglio, harmonica
August 1: Cuartetango
An exploration of Argentine tango.String quartet, bandoneon player, tango dancers.
http://www.washingtonsquaremusicfestival.org/
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Lincoln Center Out of Doors
When: August 4-7th
Where: Lincoln Plaza (64th St. Between Columbus and Amsterdam)
What: A free festival with something for everyone, Lincoln Center Out of Doors presents over 100 different events: world music, internationally acclaimed dance, cutting-edge performances, special events, cool jazz, and fun for kids. With performances representing cultures from all over the world, Lincoln Center Out of Doors returned for its 35th season in August 2005.
Schedule TBD. Check website for more information.
http://www.lincolncenter.org
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New York Philharmonic
When: Wed, Jul 12, 2006, 8:00 PM; Tues, Jul 18, 2006, 8:00 PM
Where: The Great Lawn, Central Park
What: This beloved tradition, now in its 42nd year, is coming to a park near you. Music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale make for a perfect summer evening. Followed by free fireworks!
July 12: Program-Tchaikovsky: Coronation March , Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Dvorák: Symphony No. 8, Featured Artists: Xian Zhang, Conductor, Jennifer Koh, Violin
July 18: Program-John Adams: The Chairman Dances , Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1, Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Featured Artists- Marin Alsop, Conductor, Leila Josefowicz, Violin
http://nyphil.org/attend/summer/index.cfm?page=parks
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Shakespeare in the Park
When:Macbeth-June 13 - July 9, 2006; Mother Courage and Her Children -August 8 - September 3, 2006
Where: Delacorte Theater-Central Park
What: Pick up your free Shakespeare in the Park tickets on the day of the performance beginning at 1pm at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park or from 1 to 3pm at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street.
http://www.publictheater.org/view.php
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J & R Downtown Summerfest
When: 4 dates in May and June-see below
Where:J&R stores in NYC
What:Live events taking place at J&R music and computer world
Monday May 29th- 3pm-5pm J & R Camera Store 34 Park Row, The War Tapes Soldier Filmmakers
Wednesday May 31st 12:30pm, J&R Pop Store 23 Park Row, Mickey Freeman Autograph signing
Tuesday June 6th 12:30pm, J&R Jazz store, 23 Park Row 2nd floor, Dianne Schuur performance and autograph signing
Tuesday June 27th 12:30pm, J&R Jazz store, 23 Park Row 2nd floor, George Duke performance and autograph signing
http://www.jr.com/templates/information/live.tem
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Riverside Park Summer Events
When: May-August
Where: See website for specific event locations
What: Riverside Park is a great place for both relaxation and recreation. While quiet spaces are abundant, many activities and events create a lively atmosphere. Riverside Park Fund sponsors and hosts a wide variety of activities including musical performances, theatre performances, family/ children activities and wellness events..
http://www.riversideparkfund.org/
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Harlem Meer Performance Festival
When: Sundays, Last week of May thru the first week of September Showtime: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
What: Local residents and some visitors enjoy the rhythms of modern jazz, salsa, gospel and at times modern dance here at the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Plaza on the doorstep of the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park.
May 28: DOMINIC KANZA GROUP AfroPop stylings
June 4: RAY MANTILLA QUINTET Latin/jazz quintet led by Bronx-born conguero
June 18: THE ALEX BLAKE GROUP International jazz
June 25: LOS MACONDOS Rhythms of cumbia and other traditional music from Colombia
July 2: SWEET GEORGIA BROWN Down-home blues, jazz, and R&B
July 9: LOS SONEROS DE ORIENTE Afro-Cuban group specializing in son
NBC Rockefeller Plaza Concerts
When: 7:00am mostly Friday mornings
Where: 49th St. Between 5th & 6th Avenues
What: NBC’s Annual Today Show concert series at Rockefeller Plaza
MONDAY, MAY 29,7:00 a.m. ET James Blunt
THURSDAY, JUNE 1,7:00 a.m. ET American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and runner-up Katharine McPhee
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 7:00 a.m. ET Brad Paisley
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 7:00 a.m. ET Katie Melua
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 7:00 a.m. ET The Wedding Singer
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 7:00 a.m. ET Natasha Bedingfield
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 7:00 a.m. ET HI-5
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 7:00 a.m. ET Earth, Wind & Fire
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 7:00 a.m. ET Nelly Furtado
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 7:00 a.m. ET Phil Collins
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 7:00 a.m. ET Rascal Flatts
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 7:00 a.m. ET Pink
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 7:00 a.m ET
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 7:00 a.m. ET KC & The Sunshine Band
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 7:00 a.m. ET Chicago
FRIDAY, AUG. 11, 7:00 a.m. ET Chris Brown
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29, 7:00 a.m. ET Janet Jackson
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
When: Tuesday evenings at 7:30PM
Where:The Namburg Bandshell and Mall Concert Ground, mid-Park from 66th to 72nd St.
What: The oldest free outdoor concert series in the US, the Naumburg features symphonic and semi-classical music.s(No rain dates)
June 27th The Imani Winds;Featuring Pianist André-Michel Schub
July 11th The Naumburg Orchestra George Garrett Keast, conductor;Andrew Armstrong piano soloist
July 25th The Naumburg Orchestra - Sarah Ioannides, conductor; Scott Hartman - trombone soloist
August 8th Early Music Concert - Arthur Haas, conductor and director
with members and friends of the Aulos Ensemble
http://www.naumburgconcerts.org/
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Piano in the Park
When: Daily, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: Bryant Park at the Fountain terrace
What: Some of the best pianists from all over New York come to Bryant Park to play on the Piano in the Park. Tap your toes to the music of Scott Joplin, the Gershwins, James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, Jelly Roll Morton, and more every weekday.
MAY
Mon-Wed -29-31 Sue Maskaleris
JUNE
Thurs-Fri 1-2 Sue Maskaleris
Mon-Fri-5-9 Dona Carter
Fri-Mon, 12-16 Jeb Patton
Mon-Fri, 19-23 Larry Ham
Mon-Fri, 26-30 Yuka Aikawa
JULY
Mon-Wed, 3-5 Dan Manjovi
Fri, 7 Dan Manjovi
Mon-Wed, 10-12 Victor Lin
Fri, 14 Victor Lin
Mon-Wed, 17-19 Deanna Witkowski
Fri. 21 Deanna Witkowski
Mon-Wed, 24-26 Kuni Mikami
Fri, 28 Kuni Mikami
Mon, 31 Sheldon Forrest
AUGUST
Tue-Wed, 1-2 Sheldon Forrest
Fri, 4 Sheldon Forrest
Mon,7 Linda Presgrave
Wed,9 Linda Presgrave
Fri, 11 Linda Presgrave
Mon,14 Linda Presgrave
Wed, 16 Linda Presgrave
Mon-Fri, 21-25 Todd Robbins
http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/piano.php
RAHEEM DEVAUGN & JAVIER
TUES, 6/20/06
7PM
SOB'S
MARIAH CAREY & SEAN PAUL
WED, 8/23/06
8PM
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
MARY J. BLIGE (FREE)
FRI, 6/23/06
7:00 AM
BRYANT PARK
PRINCE (FREE)
FRI, 6/16/06
7:00 AM
BRYANT PARK
PHARRELL & KANYE WEST (FREE)
7:00 AM
BRYANT PARK
ME'SHELL NDEGEOCELLO (FREE)
WED, 7/2/06
7PM
MADISON SQUARE PARK, OVAL LAWN, 5TH AVE & 23RD ST
GOAPELE (FREE)
SAT, 7/29/06
7PM
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE
WENDY WILLIAMS (FREE)
WED, 7/21/06
12:30 PM-1:45 PM
BRYANT PARK READING ROOM
LEDISI (FREE)
WED, 7/19/06
7PM
MADISON SQUARE PARK, OVAL LAWN, 5TH AVE & 23RD ST
STEVE HARVEY
SAT, 8/5/06
8PM
BEACON THEATRE
BOYS II MEN
SAT, 7/15/0
8PM
BB KINGS
ANGIE STONE
FRI, 7/20/06
9PM
BB KINGS
CHRISTINA MILIAN, BUSTA RHYMES & LUDACRIS
SAT, 6/10/06
8PM
NASSAU COLISEUM
MOBB DEEP
WED, 7/19/06
9PM
NOKIA THEATRE @ TIMES SQUARE
SUGAR HILL GANG (FREE)
THURS, 7/20/06
7PM
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT, PIER 17
JODECI
TUES, 8/8/06
8PM
NOKIA THEATRE@ TIMES SQUARE
GUY, BLACKSTREET, TONY, TONI TONE
FRI, 6/16/06
8Pm
THEATER @ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE BEVERLY
SUN, 7/16/06
8Pm
NOKIA THEATRE @ TIMES SQUARE
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
FRI, 7/20/06
8PM
JONES BEACH
AVANT
THURS, 7/6/06
8PM
BB KINGS
KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL
WED, 6/14/06
7PM
SOB'S
LEELA JAMES (FREE)
FRI, 7/28/06
7:30 PM
PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL
AL JARREAU & GEORGE BENSON
FRI, 8/11/06
8PM
NORTH FORK THEATRE @ WESTBURY
LIONEL RICHIE (FREE)
FRI, 8/25/06
7:00 AM
BRYANT PARK
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Last edited by EarnYourKeep on Jun-08-2006 at 15:39
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