PSA #5: FREE THINGS TO DO IN NYC (MISC #2 - SUMMER 2007)
MUSEUM MILE
When: June 12 from 6-9pm
Where: The street and sidewalks of Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th street
What: One day a year, for the past 28 years, nine of the country's finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open
their doors for free to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration. This traffic-free, music- and artfilled
celebration fills the street and sidewalks of Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th street, the mile now officially designated as
Museum Mile. Over 50,000 visitors attend the festival annually.
This year's 29th annual festival kicks off at The National Academy Museum with an opening ceremony, at 5:45pm, on the steps of its
landmark building on Fifth Avenue @82nd street.
Plus, follow the mile with street muralist De La Vega - grab a piece of chalk and make your mark!
http://www.museummilefestival.org/
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
When: 8:00 pm
Where: Great Lawn: Mid-Park from 79th to 85th Streets
What: New York Philharmonic Concert in the Park
June 12 Metropolitan Opera: LA BOHEME
The Metropolitan Opera presents La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini
June 13 Metropolitan Opera: FAUST
The Metropolitan Opera presents Faust by Charles Gounod
July 11 New York Philharomonic conducted by Ludovic Morlot
• Berlioz: Le Corsaire Overture
• Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto featuring soloist Stefan Jackiw
• Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, "Pathéthique"
**The concert will be followed by fireworks.
July 17 New York Philharomonic conducted by Sir Andrew Davis
• Richard Strauss: Til Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
• Puccini, Massenet, Catalani, Weber: Various Arias
featuring soprano Measha Brueggergosman
• Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
**The concert will be followed by fireworks
http://www.centralparknyc.org/thingstodo/music
BROADWAY ON BROADWAY
When: TBA in August
Where: Times Square
What: It's the quintessential New York City event: 50,000 spectators at the Crossroads of the World, live numbers from Broadway shows
performed on a giant outdoor stage, television cameras, a galaxy of celebrity performers, and a big finale with showers of confetti.
www.broadwayonbroadway.com
RIVERSIDE PARK FUND
When: Various days/times in June
Where: Various
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, from ParkTalks and bird watching to family
events and storytelling. Others also use the Park for community events.
6/2 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/3 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/3 Summer on the Hudson: Let's Dance! 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pier I (70th Street)
6/4 A Cabaret Evening in Riverside Park 6:30 p.m. O’Neals’ West 79th Street Boat Basin Café
6/6 Summer on the Hudson: Yoga 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at 66th Street
6/9 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/10 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/10 Summer on the Hudson: Afternoon Dance & Performance Party 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pier I (70th Street)
6/10 Let’s Dance! 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pier I (70th Street)
6/13 Summer on the Hudson: Yoga 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at 66th Street
6/16 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/16 RCTA Sunset Concert Series: Outdoor Bluegrass Concert 7:00 p.m. Lawn at 97th Street Tennis Courts
6/17 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/17 Summer on the Hudson: Let's Dance! 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pier I (70th Street)
6/19 Summer on the Hudson: Pilates 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at 66th Street
6/20 Summer on the Hudson: Yoga 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at 66th Street
6/23 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/23 Rail Yard History of Riverside Park South 2:00 p.m. Pier I (70th Street)
6/23 RCTA Sunset Concert Series: Outdoor Jazz Concert 7:00 p.m. Lawn at 97th Street Tennis Courts
6/24 Kayaking on the Hudson 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 72nd Street & the Hudson River
6/26 Summer on the Hudson: Pilates 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at 66th Street
6/27 Summer on the Hudson: Yoga 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at 66th Street
6/30 RCTA Sunset Concert Series: Outdoor Classical Concert 7:00 p.m. Lawn at 97th Street Tennis Courts
http://www.riversideparkfund.org/Calendar.htm
NBC ROCKEFELLER PLAZA FREE CONCERTS
When: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: 49th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues
What: NBC's Annual Today Show Concert Series at Rockefeller Plaza
Monday, May 28 Maroon 5
Thursday, May 31 American Idol Top Two
Pirate Queen Musical (in studio)
Friday, June 1 Big & Rich
Friday, June 8 Rihanna
Friday, June 15 Enrique Iglesias
Tuesday, June 19 Bon Jovi
Friday, June 22 Chicago & America
Friday, June 29 Hilary Duff
Friday, July 6 Fall Out Boy
Friday, July 13 KT Tunstall
Friday, July 20 Hairspray the movie
Friday, July 27 Marc Anthony
Friday, Aug. 3 Vince Gill & Amy Grant
Friday, Aug. 10 Natasha Bedingfield
Friday, Aug. 31 Chris Brown
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3041478/