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AfterMath of Fire Caused by Torched, Discarded Christmas Trees at Washington Square: Living Trees Now Struggling to Survive
A cherry blossom tree, the magnolia tree, and more are struggling to survive this spring at Washington Square in the aftermath of a fire that occurred at the Park in January, when discarded Christmas trees, left … Read more…
Today: Anti-Street Harassment Rally at Washington Square 12-5 p.m. Marking International Day of Action and … Chalking?
For International Anti-Street Harassment Week, Today, Saturday, April 13th at Washington Square Park: RECLAIM THE STREETS! Street harassment ends here. 12 p.m.: Rally with a mix of speakers and performers in Washington Square Park on … Read more…
Remnants of Saturday’s Pillow Fight Day
Pillow Fight Day NYC was held at Washington Square Park (not the first time) on Saturday, April 6th. I’m on the more ‘lenient’ end as far as uses of our parks and public spaces and I endorse … Read more…
Reiki… Yoga… Ask a Doctor… Occupy Town Square Returns to Washington Square Saturday, March 23rd Offering Free Health Care, Education & More
Updated 3/22 — A year after their kick-off event at Washington Square in 2012, Occupy Town Square returns to the park on Saturday, March 23rd, this time highlighting health care and debt and the connections … Read more…
One Billion Rising Washington Square Park Recap, Photos & Media | Ending Violence Against Women & Girls
Updated 2/25 So, it’s now a little over a week ago that the Washington Square One Billion Rising Flash Mob took place on February 14th as part of a worldwide effort in 207 countries to demand an … Read more…
One Billion Rising Washington Square Park Flash Mob * Photos * Ending Violence Against Women & Girls | Global Day of Action 2.14.13
To read more about One Billion Rising and this event at Washington Square Park, visit Wednesday’s post here. Wonderful photos of One Billion rising Washington Square Park Flash Mob by: #1: tba #2: Lisa Graziano … Read more…
Live Stream of Washington Square Park One Billion Rising Flash Mob Yesterday
Watch live stream of the Washington Square Park One Billion Rising Flash Mob yesterday here via UStream Thank you, Matt Hopard! It’s fabulous. I love the whole thing and how he seamlessly integrated the flock … Read more…
One Billion Rising Washington Square Park Dance Flash Mob 2.14.13
(Scroll to bottom for map.) One Billion Rising is a global call for women and the men to rise and dance and make a stand against violence. The idea is the brainchild of playwright and … Read more…
Washington Square Weekend: Pigeon Appreciation, Garibaldi Barricaded (Again), Flags at Half Staff
I was a little confused about the barricades perpetually surrounding Garibaldi but, as I pondered this, I realized perhaps it is to prevent skateboarding on the statue!
(Update: Postponed.)Artist Kristin Jones to Present Her “24 Hour Multi-Media” Idea Honoring the Hangmen’s Elm for Arbor Day Before Community Board 2
UPDATE: POSTPONED; NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. Back in December 2011, the New York Times wrote about artist Kristin Jones and her idea for Arbor Day 2013: a “24 hour multi-media project” honoring the Hangmen’s Elm … Read more…
Coming Soon…
Hi, Blog Readers: If you have links to NYU or New School student groups focusing on dance or feminism or anything in between, can you contact me by writing here or via the Contact form? … Read more…
More Photos * Washington Square Tree Lighting
Some photos taken by others of the Washington Square tree lighting last week: You can catch the tree and caroling again on Monday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, at 5 p.m. The tree remains lit between 4 … Read more…
Washington Square Park Tree Lighting Ceremony | Madison Square Park Tree & Sphere
I missed the tree being lit and caught a portion of the caroling. I believe Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer may have been here earlier. Manhattan Parks Commissioner Bill Castro took part in the singing. … Read more…
Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony Tonight Wednesday, December 5th | First Tree in 1924 was Planted in Park — Bring Back Tradition?
Tonight, December 5th, is the tree lighting ceremony at Washington Square 6 p.m. in front of the Arch. It is the 88th year of tree lighting ceremonies at the park! The ceremony doesn’t get as … Read more…