Join us for a fun, interactive Family Art Workshop inspired by Mad. Sq. Art’s current exhibition, Red, Yellow and Blue by Orly Genger on Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM. Get a head start on your summer reading by creating your very own one-of-a-kind woven bookmark for your favorite book! Using simple materials like… Read more
June 18, 2013
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A Beautiful Morning with The Deedle Deedle Dees
The sun was beaming as we gathered on the Oval Lawn to see The Deedle Deedle Dees rock the Mad. Sq. Kids stage! The Deedles introduced us to fun and educational rock n’ roll sounds and had the kids moving and grooving to songs A Cool Swing Dancing Papa Bear and Joan Of Arc. It… Read more
June 18, 2013
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Sitting Down with Audra Rox
Audra Rox, Mad. Sq. Kids longest standing performer recently took the time to sit down with us to discuss kicking off this year’s Mad. Sq. Kids concert series, her impressive list of performances in the park, her favorite memory and MUCH more. Hi Audra, thanks for sitting down with us! Can you tell us a… Read more
June 14, 2013
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5 Questions with The Montessori at Flatiron
The Montessori at Flatiron will be opening its doors to little ones beginning in September – but before that, take some time to get to know this stellar educational program! Marco Ciocca, the Founder of The Montessori at Flatiron, recently sat down with MSPC and answered some questions to introduce himself and the MAF to… Read more
June 13, 2013
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Lilies & Alliums
Lilies After much thought, the Madison Square Park Conservancy decided upon flowers that would add some color and atmosphere to the dog run. So, last fall the Mad. Sq. Park staff planted 250 asiatic lilies to go along with the collection of lily specimens already planted along the fifth avenue fencing. This mixture of pink,… Read more
June 13, 2013
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Singin’ in the Rain With Audra Rox
Though the rain came down in buckets today, Audra Rox and her band played the park for their eleventh time! Parents, kids and staff alike were treated to moving and grooving renditions of Blondie’s The Tide Is High and Bob Marley’s Gonna Be Alright. Only Audra could bring that kind of energy on such a… Read more
June 11, 2013
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Welcome Back Steve Songs!
Today we were pleased to welcome Steve Songs back to the Mad. Sq. Kids stage! This is Steve’s second time in the park, and although he performed at our rain location, he rocked out just the same. Performing songs off his latest album Orangutan Van, Steve had the kids dancing and singing along as usual…. Read more
May 30, 2013
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Celebrate Flatiron Chefs! Returns!!
Madison Square Park hosts its annual summertime party, Celebrate Flatiron Chefs!, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. This one-of-a-kind, outdoor tasting celebration features gastronomic treats from top restaurants and respected chefs from the vibrant Flatiron district and beyond, providing a rare opportunity for our guests to interact with some of the hottest names in the culinary world…. Read more
May 30, 2013
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Mad. Sq. Art Launches MSPC’s First-Ever Mad. Sq. App
For Immediate Release May 31, 2013 Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art Launches First-Ever Mad. Sq. App New York—Madison Square Park Conservancy and Mad. Sq. Art will launch its first-ever Mad. Sq. App tomorrow, Saturday, June 1, 2013. The app, available on all smartphones, tablets, the web and through a QR code on Park… Read more
May 24, 2013
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Behind the Scenes: Installing Orly Genger’s Red, Yellow and Blue
Orly Genger’s Red, Yellow and Blue has debuted to critical acclaim, drawing in visitors of all ages and backgrounds and eliciting a gamut of reactions: curiosity, intrigue, bewilderment, awe – and pure delight! With over 2½ years of planning, conceiving, reworking, and production, Red, Yellow and Blue has been fully realized with the inimitable help… Read more
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