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 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:06:32 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[Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz Date: October 12, 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

Contact phone:

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

]]> R117 Alice Austen Park 2012-10-12 2012-10-12 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6146, -74.0631 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507864d670c63.jpg Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:32 EDT <![CDATA[Piano in Bryant Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/piano-in-bryant-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/piano-in-bryant-park Date: October 12, 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

Contact phone:

Location: Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2012-10-12 2012-10-12 12:30 pm 2:30 pm 40.7534, -73.9827 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:32 EDT <![CDATA[The Art of the Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/the-art-of-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/the-art-of-the-park Date: October 12, 2012

Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle and learn about the intricate design of Central Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.

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: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 794-4064

Location: Outside the Dairy Gift Shop (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2012-10-12 2012-10-12 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 40.7691, -73.9741 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:32 EDT <![CDATA[Conference House Tours]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/conference-house-tours http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/conference-house-tours Date: October 12, 2012

Free tours of the Conference House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a charge for group tours which are booked separately. Please visit www.conferencehouse.org or call 718-984-6046 for more information.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: 718-984-6046

Location: Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)

]]> R006 Conference House Park 2012-10-12 2012-10-12 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.502, -74.2514 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:32 EDT <![CDATA[Invasive Species Ecology Workshop]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/invasive-species-ecology-workshop http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/invasive-species-ecology-workshop Date: October 12, 2012

Join the Greenbelt Natural Resources Team in exploring our non-native plant species. A great opportunity to learn about our most pesky invasive species and the threats they present to our parks. We will be inside for an overview and then outside for an exploration. Bring Lunch. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Free program. Registration recommended.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 667-2165 ext 301

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

]]> R129 Blood Root Valley 2012-10-12 2012-10-12 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 40.5884, -74.1391 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:32 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/12/high-line-field-station Date: October 12, 2012

Make the most of your visit and stop by the High Line Field Station to chat with High Line Greeters. These dedicated volunteers can answer your questions and provide information about the park’s unique design, history, horticulture, art, and more.

The High Line Field Station is open every Thursday and Friday afternoon between 3:00 and 7:00 PM, and every Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

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