New York’s Little Italy becomes a big party during the annual Feast of San Gennaro – September 11 – 21, 2014. The colorful, chaotic festival honors the patron saint of Naples and includes religious ceremonies, parades, musical performances, carnival games and rides, and lots of great Italian food. Mulberry Street is lined with stalls and […]
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NYC’s Free Summer Concerts 2012
During these dog days of summer, many New Yorkers hope to escape the city. But while the air can be hot and sticky, it also will be filled with incredible music. Some of the world’s finest performers will be offering free concerts in outdoors settings throughout the city’s five boroughs. The New York Philharmonic, one […]
Bryant Park Film Festival 2012
One of the city’s most popular Summer Festivals returns this week – The Bryant Park Film Festival! Gathering with friends and fellow New Yorkers to enjoy a great movie al fresco in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is a unforgettable experience. Beginning June 18, a classic film will be screened on Bryant Park’s lawn every […]
Rooftop Films 2012
Rooftop Films, the innovative NYC film festival that brings “underground movies outdoors,” begins its 2012 Summer Series May 11th. Now in its 16th year, Rooftop’s outdoor venues and innovative programming have made it one of the city’s most popular film festivals. The Summer Series will present 23 feature films and programs of 183 short films […]
Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival
Harlem has produced some of the world’s greatest jazz artists, composers, and innovations. The Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival celebrates the neighborhood’s legendary jazz clubs and venues, including the Apollo Theater, Minton’s Playhouse, Lenox Lounge, Showman’s Jazz Club, and Small’s Paradise. May 7 – 13, 2012, the festival will celebrate these historic venues and the music […]
Street Aesthetic of NYC
A short video by young artist Christian Anderson. Anderson creates work in several medias, including painting, furniture design, and videography. While recently visiting New York, he says, “I took my camera and strolled out through the busy streets of New York City. I wanted to capture the great culture and street aesthetic of New York.” […]
NY Orchid Show 2012
The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Show, the nation’s largest exhibition of orchids, celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Patrick Blanc’s Vertical Gardens, March 3 – April 22, 2012. The historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is transformed into vertical gardens featuring structures covered in orchids, ferns, and exotic plants. Created by French botanist and artist […]