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Month: May 2015

Fate of Music at Washington Sq Park to be Discussed by Comm Bd 2: Public Hearing Wed. June 3rd

May 29, 2015May 29, 2015
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There are three topics on the June 3rd agenda of Community Board 2’s Parks Committee, one of which directly impacts Washington Square Park and performance of music at the park.  This is a follow-up on … Read more…

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World Science Festival: All Day Events + Map Wildlife in Washington Sq Park Sunday, May 31st

May 29, 2015May 29, 2015
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The World Science Festival, now in its 8th year, is going on through the weekend around the city, and comes to Washington Square on Sunday, May 31st when the park will act as host to … Read more…

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No Longer Driving the Culture, is the Village Now “a Geography of Nowhere?”

May 26, 2015
More Jane Jacobs Less Marc Jacobs Greenwich Village

The New Yorker this week grapples with the question: Why Are There So Many Shuttered Storefronts in the West Village? The article begins with a focus on the House of Cards & Curiosities which for … Read more…

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Cutest Squirrel Ever at Washington Square Park

May 23, 2015May 22, 2015
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I think they are all great, of course. This was taken in 2011 and I believe this was on the Eastern end of the park. Photo: Cathryn

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Artist Everett Shinn’s “Most Beautiful Spot”: Washington Square 1910 | P.s. Did the Park Shrink at Some Point?

May 19, 2015
Everett Shinn Washington Square Park 1910

Of the many New York City scenes artist Everett Shinn (1876-1953) painted, many were of parks and squares, and Washington Square Park was his favorite. This painting from 1910 depicts a rainy night just outside … Read more…

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“A Park of One’s Own” Washington Square Park Audio Tour May 16th

May 16, 2015

And now more about A Park Of One’s Own taking place Saturday, May 16th at WSP at 3 p.m. A Q&A with creator Carla Kasumi follows: How did A Park Of One’s Own come about? What led … Read more…

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5 Weekend Must Do’s: Washington Square, Downtown & Brooklyn – Dance, Engage, Culture, Art & Community

May 16, 2015May 15, 2015
St. George Ukrainian Festival This Weekend

Saturday, May 16th Washington Square Park: A Park of One’s Own. 30 Minute Audio guided tour. 3 p.m. Meets at the Arch followed by a small picnic. Download the audio at web site on May … Read more…

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Wondrous Washington Square Park Mid-May 2015 | Photos

May 14, 2015
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Skateboarder above, First Amendment below Benches removed within the two alcoves on the Eastern side. Where lady with dogs is, 2nd photo, where benches were removed. Photos: Cathryn

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Creating Mobile Historical Society for SoHo – Make it Happen!

May 11, 2015
Soho Memory Project History Preservation Kickstarter

We don’t want SoHo to be remembered as an overcrowded shopping mall. The history of this neighborhood is important and yet so easily forgotten in the context of storefronts that today resemble the Short Hills … Read more…

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The Fountain Plumes Cascade Again (for the most part)

May 19, 2015May 7, 2015
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The fountain at Washington Square began spouting its famous plumes again last week (April 30) shortly after I wrote wondering when this would occur. This happened earlier than usual, going by the last few years … Read more…

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Mystery as to why Costly Bridge Went Asway as Comptroller Seeks Better Transparency from Private Corporation Running Brooklyn Bridge Park

August 18, 2015May 6, 2015

When things are handled in a questionable manner from the start, typically, there will be some push back that occurs later. Here we have the situation with the Brooklyn Bridge Park, a project in the … Read more…

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Washington Square Park Artist Draws Guitarist “Sheriff” Bob

May 5, 2015
Artist Jon Rettich draws Sheriff Bob Washington Square Park

Scene on the Fountain Plaza — An overall view Fountain Plaza, yesterday, Washington Square Park: Photos: Shije

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Scavenger Hunt Washington Square Park-Style

May 19, 2015May 3, 2015

Fun Scavenger Hunt at the Park via The Bird Feed NYC:

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Donate to Help Search for “East Village Four” Missing Cats from Fire

May 1, 2015
Raise Money Rescue East Village Fire Missing Cats

A group of New Yorkers has been working behind-the-scenes to find the four remaining cats missing after the East Village fire/explosion and has set up this GoFundMe site to raise $244 for four night vision … Read more…

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