blog Archives for June 2012

June 28, 2012 | Comments: 0

Family Art Workshop with Charles Long Wrap Up!

Following Thursday’s Mad. Sq. Kids concert featuring the lively, soul-and-jazz-inspired stylings of Shine and the Moonbeams, the Oval Lawn of Mad. Sq. Park was filled with unusual music of a very different kind! Mad. Sq. Kids kicked off the summer with our first Family Art Workshop of the season in conjunction with the current Mad…. Read more

June 28, 2012 | Comments: 0

Mad. Sq. Art: BUCKYBALL

October 25, 2012 – NOW EXTENDED THROUGH February 15, 2013 Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art is thrilled to announce a monumental sculpture by distinguished artist Leo Villareal. Largely inspired by the work of Buckminster Fuller, Villareal’s BUCKYBALL will apply concepts of geometry and mathematical relationships within a towering 30-foot tall, illuminated sculpture. The… Read more

June 28, 2012 | Comments: 0

Gretchen Parlato and Gregory Porter Recap

Last night was the first double bill concert of the Mad. Sq. Music season, and what a perfect summer night it was. Packed night with over 2,000 concert goers filling the Oval Lawn, Gretchen Parlato started the night off with her signature melodious voice, singing hits from her latest release,The Lost and Found. With her… Read more

June 28, 2012 | Comments: 0

Shine and the Moonbeams Recap

Shine and the Moonbeams brought their interactive and enthusiastic spirit to the Mad. Sq. Kids concert stage. As soon as Shine started to sing, not only were the children up on their feet but the parents were as well! Everyone enjoyed the warm June morning while listening and dancing to the soul/jazz inspired upbeat music…. Read more

June 26, 2012 | Comments: 0

Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo Recap

Oran Etkin brought his jazz sensibilities to the Mad. Sq. Kids stage this morning and took the kids on a musical journey throughout the world. Oran Etkin and his band arrived and immediately dazzled the children as they got up and swayed to the smooth jazz rhythms of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and ”… Read more

June 21, 2012 | Comments: 0

James Maddock Recap

James Maddock and his band kicked off an amazing start to the concert series here at Madison Square Park. As the hot and humid day waged on, James Maddock arrived on the Mad. Sq. Music stage and soothed the night with his own brand of Americana music. He played his popular iTunes hit single “My… Read more

June 21, 2012 | Comments: 0

Robbi K Recap

A great big thanks to Robbi K and Friends for keeping up the energy on such a hot day! Robbi K and her band played “My Favorite Things” and “Mah Na Mah Na” with a jazz and soul inspired twist. The heat raged on but Robbi kept the crowd entertained with her engaging and interactive… Read more

June 19, 2012 | Comments: 0

Alastair Moock and Friends Recap

Alastair Moock and his friend rocked out the third Mad. Sq. Kids concert today with his banjo and electric guitar at the ready. Alastair played old time favorites like “This Little Light of Mine” and new diddies like “Two Little Babies” (see video below). The pair’s vibrant energy brought the Oval Lawn to life as… Read more

June 15, 2012 | Comments: 0

Family Art Workshop!

PIPE SOUNDS WITH CHARLES LONG! We are thrilled to announce that the first Mad. Sq. Kids Family Art Workshop of the season will take place on: Thursday, June 28, 1PM – 4:30PM! To celebrate the summer season, Mad. Sq. Art has transformed the Park’s lush Oval Lawn into a fun, interactive installation for all ages!… Read more

June 14, 2012 | Comments: 0

The Deedle Deedle Dees Recap

The Deedle Deedle Dees brightened up the faces of many little ones today at our second Mad. Sq. Kids 2012 concert series. It was a beautiful sunny day in the park and with over one thousand children and parents, the concert was a great success. The Deedle Deedle Dees taught the children about historical figures… Read more

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