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April 29, 2013

Mad. Sq. Kids: Audra Rox

Audra Rox, crowned by Time Out Kids as the “Queen of the NY Kids Rock Scene” is still bringing hip, fun, exciting music to families with kids! Not to mention she has played the Madison Square Park kid’s music series every year since it’s inception and we’re super excited to have her back! Check her… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: The Deedle Deedle Dees

The Deedle Deedle Dees are a Brooklyn-based educational band known for their high-energy interactive performances and innovative school programs. The Deedle Deedle Dees’ 2011 release, Strange Dees, Indeed, was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and was in heavy rotation on Sirius XM Kids Place Live and many other family radio shows across the country,… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: KBC Kids

KBC Kids bring family-friendly, positive “Hip Pop” to kids of all ages! Their fresh sound is filling a major void in the children’s market and allowing parents to get their groove on too! KBC KIDS’ energetic live performance will have you dancing and singing along, so come share the fun. Be sure to check out… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: Alastair Moock and Friends

Come hear award winning singer, Alastair Moock’s rompin’ family music concert! The Boston Globe calls him one of “Boston’s best and most adventurous songwriters.” Moock’s zany sense of humor, his gravely voice, his original style and irresistible warmth and energy make this a must see way for families to celebrate summer this year. 5 star… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: Matt Wilson’s Family Jazz Band

Join Matt Wilson and his Family Jazz Band (Patrice Turner, Doug Wamble, Jeff Lederer and Martin Wind) as they play jazz favorites sure to make you dance and sing!

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Mad. Sq. Kids: Steve Songs

Steve Songs, known and loved by millions of PBS Kids viewers throughout the country as “Mr. Steve,” co-host of the PBS Kids preschool destination, will bring his signature brand of seriously fun (and seriously good) music to Madison Square Park! Steve’s songs have won numerous awards (2 Parents’ Choice Gold, NAPPA Honors and many more)… Read more

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February 22, 2013

Winter Wonders

Hellebores are by far the showiest and most asked about plants in Madison Square Park’s winter gardens. Hellebores grow naturally in open meadows in Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece, Italy, and even China. Hellebores are sometimes referred to as the ‘Christmas Rose’ or ‘Lenten Rose’. They can be seen blooming in the Park from January… Read more

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September 12, 2012

Fabulous Fall Flora

Come see the new fall plantings in Madison Square Park! Our gardeners have been busy putting together an eclectic mix of annuals to welcome the cooler weather. Take a walk around the fountain and see our exciting specimens. This season we are featuring  flowering maples (Abutilon pictum ‘Variegatum’) and Coleus (Coleus ‘Kiwi Fern’) as “standards,”… Read more

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August 24, 2012

A Look Back at Summer Programs

What better way to remember the 10-year anniversary season of Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series and Mad. Sq. Kids than through photos. Pull out the picnic blanket and snacks and go back in time with us on Mad. Sq. Park Flickr! A special thanks to all of our sponsors for making this the best… Read more

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July 13, 2012

Monument Cleaning Volunteer Day

It was a beautiful morning here in Madison Square Park and we started the day with a monument cleaning activity with our friends at Credit Suisse. CS Volunteers helped our staff beautify our historic Eternal Light Memorial Flagpole and General Worth Square Monument, making each structure sparkle and shine. Thank you to our Credit Suisse… Read more