NARMER'S PLACE: NYC PARKS

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series

Date: June 21, 2013
Good Morning America's free Summer Concert Series is back for it's 5th year. Come and see some of the biggest names in music perform live during Good Morning America every Friday throughout the summer.
Concert Schedule:
June 7 - Little Mix and Emblem
June 14 - Carly Rae Jepsen
June 21 - John Legend
June 28 - Demi Lovato
July 5 - Imagine Dragons
July 12 - OneRepublic
July 19 - Jennifer Lopez*
July 26 - Selena Gomez
August 2 - Ne-Yo
August 9 - Kenny Chesney
August 16 - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
August 23 - The Wanted
August 30 - Alicia Keys
*Tickets in advance required. Visit ABC for more information.
It is suggested to arrive at 6:00am, when the park opens.
Start time: 7:00 am
End time: 9:00 am
Contact phone:
Location: Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park)

Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:03 GMT

Friday, June 7, 2013

Big Apple Barbecue Block Party

Date: June 8, 2013
The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is back! Pit masters from NYC, Alabama, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina and many other locations descend on Madison Square Park for a lip-smacking food festival. Families can enjoy live blues, rock and country music.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 6:00 pm
Contact phone:
Location: Madison Square Park

Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:02 GMT

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Spanish Harlem Hop Park Jams

Date: June 6, 2013
Rane and Tools of War present Spanish Harlem Hop Park Jams, featuring DJs Bobbito, Ted Smooth & Handsome Paddy, Lean Rock, Fabel, Bobby Morales, Breakbeat Lou, Looie Lou & Forrest Getemgump and more to be confirmed. Host: GrandMaster Caz
Anything about a park jam (time, lineup, etc.) is subject to change at any time. In the event of rain, use your best judgment.
Start time: 3:00 pm
End time: 7:00 pm
Contact phone:
Location: White Playground

Spanish Harlem Hop Park Jams
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:03 GMT

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Overlook Concerts at Riverside Park

Date: May 5, 2013
Riverside Park Conservancy present Spring Overlook Concerts, a series of musical performances.
Performance Schedule:

May 5 Columbia Wind Ensemble
May 12 French Cookin’ Blues Band
May 19 Orbit Brass Quintet of the Manhattan School of Music

Start time: 2:00 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (212) 870-3070
Location: 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park)

Overlook Concerts at Riverside Park
Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:02 GMT

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Free Walking Tour: Manhattan’s Revitalized Morningside Park and its Diverse Neighborhoods

Date: May 4, 2013
Explore the steep topography and dramatic vistas of an NYC Scenic Landmark - Morningside Park. See evidence of the park's recent remarkable revitalization and the impact this has had on the surrounding neighborhoods of Harlem, Manhattan Valley and Morningside Heights. Stroll through parts of each of these neighborhoods to get a sense of their diversity and history. Learn about the concept and history of the Olmsted and Vaux park design. After the tour feel free to stay in the neighborhood and enjoy the many restaurants and bars along Frederick Douglass Boulevard or Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.
Start time: 3:00 pm
End time: 5:30 pm
Contact phone: (212) 937-3883
Location: Cafe Amrita

Free Walking Tour: Manhattan’s Revitalized Morningside Park and its Diverse Neighborhoods
Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:02 GMT

Compost Crew Training Session

Date: May 4, 2013
The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. In this Compost Crew training session, you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Green Market and NYRP’s New Leaf Café; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks. Anyone interested in joining NYRP’s Compost Crew every Saturday afternoon should attend this training session.
Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.
Start time: 1:30 pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (917) 291-6436
Location: Swindler Cove Park

Compost Crew Training Session
Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:02 GMT