NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 01:52:49 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Bryant Park Chess]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/bryant-park-chess http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/bryant-park-chess Date: October 10, 2012

Game boards, including chess, backgammon, checkers, and Scrabble, are available for a small fee. Provided by the Marshall Chess Club.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park),Chess Area (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7541, -73.9845; 40.7539, -73.9846 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[Le Carrousel at Bryant Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/le-carrousel-at-bryant-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/le-carrousel-at-bryant-park Date: October 10, 2012

Le Carrousel was specially created to complement the park's French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.

$2 per ride, or buy a discount card to enjoy 10 rides for $15.

Weather permitting. Also available for parties.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 11:00 am 8:00 pm 40.7533, -73.984 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz Date: October 10, 2012

For more than ten years, the Corinne May Botz searched for ghost stories in buildings across the United States. She ventured into these haunted places with both camera and tape recorder in hand; her photographs, accompanied by first-person narratives, reveal a rare glimpse into American interiors, both physical and psychological.

She says, “The first thing that inspired the project were writers like Edith Wharton, Charlotte Bronte and even Toni Morrison. Often these ghost stories were written by women as a means of articulating domestic discontents. I was interested in the idea of a woman being trapped in the home or by domestic space and how this was expressed in history."

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

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Location: Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park)

]]> R117 Alice Austen Park 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6146, -74.0631 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507864d670c63.jpg Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[Piano in Bryant Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/piano-in-bryant-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/piano-in-bryant-park Date: October 10, 2012

It's Summertime and no better time to be a part of The In Crowd. Performances by internationally-acclaimed ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride pianists playing the likes of Ella, Ramsey & Scott. Please Say You Will!

Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians and Sam Ash Music Stores.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

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Location: Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 12:30 pm 2:30 pm 40.7534, -73.9827 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[A Road Once Traveled]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/a-road-once-traveled http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/a-road-once-traveled Date: October 10, 2012

Holding the Park's northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies sail down the East River and approach. History buffs will love this tour of the Harlem Meer and its strategic environs.

Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or email tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.

Accessibility level: Hilly, stairs, and a few Park-related obstacles to negotiate - not recommended for people with disabilities

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 1:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[Hands and Heart Community Garden Farm Stand]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/hands-and-heart-community-garden-farm-stand http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/hands-and-heart-community-garden-farm-stand Date: October 10, 2012

Fresh Grown Produce, Baked Goods, Flowers and more. We accept USD Cash, EBT ,WIC ,Farm Checks, Debit and Credit cards

Start time: 3:30 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

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Location: Hands and Heart Community Garden

]]> 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 3:30 pm 6:30 pm 40.6606, -73.8959 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[School Garden Composting]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/school-garden-composting http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/school-garden-composting Date: October 10, 2012

Over the past three years, Columbia Secondary School students have played an integral role in building a school cafeteria compost project, from classroom worm bins to outdoor garden compost. This workshop, led by 7th and 8th grade students from Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering, will focus on on-site compost possibilities for school gardens. They will discuss what compost is and the principles of composting, why and how their school composts, and strategies to engage school communities and students in cafeteria composting.

Grow to Learn registered school gardens may request soil, compost, and lumber for spring delivery.

Start time: 5:30 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 788-8073

Location: Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse

]]> M320 Old Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 40.8084, -73.9596 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[The Underground: Soil Is Alive!]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/the-underground-soil-is-alive http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/the-underground-soil-is-alive Date: October 10, 2012

This three-part workshop will focus on maintaining and building healthy soil, vital to any productive garden, whether you grow vegetables or flowers. Learn what soil is, how to enrich it the organic way, and what concerns exist for soil in urban areas. Parts 1 and 2 will take place at The New York Botanical Garden, and Part 3 will be hands-on at a Bronx community garden.

Pre-registration is required.

To register or for more information, call 718.817.8026 or e-mail skatz@nybg.org

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone: 718-817-8026

Location: Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park)

]]> X002 Bronx Park 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.8624, -73.8805 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT <![CDATA[Food Sovereignty Prize Ceremony]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/food-sovereignty-prize-ceremony http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/10/food-sovereignty-prize-ceremony Date: October 10, 2012

Honoring Grassroots leaders for a more democratic food system. Winners include: Korean Women's Peasant Association. National Fisheries Solidarity Movement. Unified Peasants Movemen tof the Aguan. Coalition of the Immokalee Workers.Special Guests: Olivier De Scutter, Tom Morello, Karen Washington.

RSVP is required.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time: 9:00 pm

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Location: Museum of the American Indian

]]> 2012-10-10 2012-10-10 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 40.7045, -74.0137 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507491f812c1d.jpg Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:49 EDT