With just one more summer concert left in the Oval Lawn series, the rain stopped just in time for our family extravaganza with the Roche and Wainwright family. Just before the concert, Debbie Landau, President of Madison Square Park Conservancy, honored one of our great supporters, Leslie Spira Lopez from Kew Management for all her… Read more
August 2, 2012
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An Evening with Suzzy and Maggie Roche, Sloan Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche Recap
August 2, 2012
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Princess Katie and Racer Steve Recap
Princess Katie and Racer Steve was ready for everyone in the audience to rock out royally this morning at the 16th Mad. Sq. Kids concert. The show was interactive as their music had everyone on their feet. Princess Katie really engaged with the kids as she brought them up on the stage to a rockin’… Read more
July 31, 2012
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Dirty Sock Funtime Band Recap
From clowns to dancers, the Dirty Sock Funtime Band brought everything this morning to the 15th Mad. Sq. Kids Concert Series. The interactive band, who also runs a program with Kids Creative Summer Camp, was a huge hit with the crowd today. With over 1500 Dirty Sock fans coming out this morning to join us… Read more
July 26, 2012
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Recess Monkey Recap
Today was such an exciting morning with Recess Monkey. This awesome Seattle-based band got us up and moving even in the gloomy weather and soon made us forget all our troubles as we danced, clapped and cheered during their interactive concert. Some of our favorite songs of the morning were “Roller Coaster,” “Popcorn,” and “Monkey… Read more
July 26, 2012
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Regina Carter’s ‘Reverse Thread’ Recap
Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread” took us to another level of jazz violin music. Infusing the infectious tones of the violin with the kora, a traditional African string instrument, and the accordion, Carter and her band brought us a new side of jazz that we had never heard before. The band played songs from various cultures… Read more
July 24, 2012
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Celebrating Summer
With temperatures soaring into the 100’s, Tuesday, July 17 may have been one of the hottest day’s New Yorkers have had to endure yet, but it didn’t stop over 800 foodies, Mad. Sq. neighbors and chefs from enjoying Madison Square Park’s summertime culinary extravaganza, Celebrate Flatiron Chefs! 27 of the neighborhood’s best chefs and restaurants… Read more
July 24, 2012
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Songs for Seeds Recap
It was another hot one here on the Madison Square Park Oval Lawn! Songs for Seeds helped us get up and “shake it,” literally! The band provided bright and colorful shakers and the Lawn was buzzing with the sound throughout the morning. As the band sang well known songs that were adapted for kids like… Read more
July 19, 2012
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WeBop with Matt Wilson Recap
The WeBop Family Jazz with Matt Wilson was, in other words, AMAZING FUN! The jazz band included members who have performed on Sesame Street and immediately engaged the crowd of both children and adults. The concert began with an introduction to each instrument, teaching the audience how to participate with certain words to sing and… Read more
July 17, 2012
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Bubble Do Beatles Recap
It was another hot morning at the reflecting pool today, but the Bubble Do Beatles kept our spirits alive with the nostalgic tunes of the Beatles. The band played all-time Beatles favorites “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “The Yellow Submarine” as adults reminisced and the kids got up and danced the morning away…. Read more
July 16, 2012
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Oval Lawn Closed 7/17
The Oval Lawn and the Charles Long Pet Sounds exhibit will be closed Tuesday, July 17th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding
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