in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
Updated — So, I reported on Sunday about the fact that Washington Square Park, landmark New York City park, is enveloped in darkness once the sun goes down. I honestly did not think it would … Read more…
I have to say I’m shocked. The Barnes & Noble store at Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street is closing at the end of the year. I walked by last night and didn’t even look in the … Read more…
Lights for Rights will again turn the lights out at the Washington Square Arch for World AIDS Day tomorrow, Saturday, December 1st. Liza Minnelli and Kenneth Cole will host the occasion with other guests. The event is also … Read more…
The tree arrived Monday from Vermont. This is a super tall tree that touches the underpinnings (?) of the framework of the Arch. It is not yet decorated. The tree lighting ceremony takes place Wednesday, … Read more…
I received an email from someone earlier in the week who was at the Park, it was 5:10 p.m., and this person wrote that none of the lights were on, not even on the Arch. … Read more…
The Christmas tree at Washington Square, an 88 year old tradition, arrives on Monday, November 26th from Vermont at 4 a.m.! So Monday morning, when you walk by, it will be elegantly standing in front of … Read more…
Check out award-winning choreographer Debbie Allen (“So You Think You Can Dance,” “Fame”) and award-winning playwright Eve Ensler‘s collaboration with noted music producer Tena Clark — the result is the the song and accompanying music video … Read more…
Great shot courtesy of photographer Tom Martinez. Tom also took these compelling shots of Occupy Sandy at a Fort Greene church that appeared on Only The Blog Knows Brooklyn.
Now on Broadway, at the Walter Kerr Theater, is a revival of “The Heiress,” a play adapted from Henry James’s well-known novel Washington Square. The book itself James was not that partial to but it … Read more…
NY State Assemblyman: Bloomberg A Colossal Failure; He Should Resign Voz Iz Neias (What’s News) Where FEMA Fell Short, Occupy Sandy was There New York Times Central Park Loses Over 250 Trees in Storm – Infrastructure … Read more…
So, beginning next week, this site will be updated Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and at times more for ‘breaking’ news. I think that is the best schedule for right now so check in — Garibaldi at … Read more…
Last year it only snowed once in NYC and I missed it. The park is magnificent in the snow, so, for that reason alone, I hope we have (at least) another one. And the park … Read more…
For the third year, DOC NYC, a film festival held in downtown NYC dedicated to showcasing documentary films and filmmakers from around the world, will take place beginning tomorrow, Thursday, November 8th through Monday, November … Read more…
All NYC parks will be closed from 12 noon Wednesday, November 7th to 12 noon Thursday, November 8th due to (more) anticipated intense weather!
