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 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:14:52 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[CANCELLED: Burr Avenue Tree Planting and Weeding]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/burr-avenue-tree-planting-and-weeding http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/burr-avenue-tree-planting-and-weeding Date: November 21, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers at Burr Avenue to plant native trees and weed the existing plantings. This work will help maintain the livelihood of the restored site. Please come dressed in closed-toe shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3318

Location: Burr Avenue & East 196th Street

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<![CDATA[III Bienial Exhibition of Latin American Artists of the Bronx: Visual Appearance]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/iii-bienial-exhibition-of-latin-american-artists-of-the-bronx-visual-appearance http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/iii-bienial-exhibition-of-latin-american-artists-of-the-bronx-visual-appearance Date: November 21, 2012

The Poe Park Visitor Center is home to the III Bienal de Artes Latino Americano del Bronx. Come and enjoy Visual Appearance. You will be amazed!

The title "Visual Appearance" refers to the elucidation of of what happens when we stand in front of an art work. The visual appearance of objects is given by the way in which they reflect and transmit light. The color of objects is determined by the parts of the spectrum of light, reflected or transmitted without being absorbed. Visual Appearance also relates to the meaning of symbolic reference constructed as an icon that stands for an object by signifying or representing it either concretely, or by analogy. In Visual Appearance you will experience conflict, contrast, wonder and especially question what you see.

The Latin American artists include Miguel Trelles, Leenda Bonilla, Rodolfo Edwards, Pepe Villegas, Aisha Sufe, Miguel Martinez, Marina Gutierrez and Ismael Checo. The curator is Luis Stephenberg. The next bienal will be in 2014.

The Poe Park Visitor Center is open from Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. We are closed Sundays and Mondays.

For your convenience, please call to schedule a visit for your group. We are closed on Thanksgiving.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 365-5516

Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)

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X040 Poe Park 2012-11-21 2012-11-21 9:00 am 5:00 pm 40.865, -73.8947 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/50c124c738592.JPG Thu, 23 May 2013 02:14:52 EDT
<![CDATA[Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park Date: November 21, 2012

Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a hand lens, and flora/fauna guides. Accompanying adult with valid ID required. Purchase an optional Discovery Journal for $2 for a one-of-a-kind woodland adventure. Recommended for ages 8 – 12.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

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

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<![CDATA[Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/holiday-train-show-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/holiday-train-show-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden Date: November 21, 2012

The enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases more than 140 scaled iconic buildings and structures under thousands of twinkling lights. Artistically crafted by Paul Busse's team at Applie Imagination, the landmarks are made of natural materials such as bark, twigs, stems, fruits, seeds, and pine cones and include the original Penn Station and Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The New York Public Library on 42nd Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 817-8700

Location: The New York Botanical Garden

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<![CDATA[The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit Date: November 21, 2012

Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The exhibit includes a digital interactive app highlighting historic photos and revealing hidden features. Exhibit introductions are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more; call (212) 860-1370 for more information.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

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

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<![CDATA[Bryant Park Ping Pong]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/bryant-park-ping-pong http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/bryant-park-ping-pong Date: November 21, 2012

Come play ping pong at Bryant Park!

Paddles and balls will be provided free of charge to all skill levels.

Visit the park and sign up with an attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park)

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<![CDATA[Roberto Clemente Park Volunteer Clean-up Day]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/roberto-clemente-park-volunteer-cleanup-day http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/roberto-clemente-park-volunteer-cleanup-day Date: November 21, 2012

Take pride in your community and join the effort to continue the initial park clean-up The South Bronx Over-All Economic Development Corporation( SOBRO)is proposing to continue with the bi-weekly clean-ups starting on October 24,2012. Gloves and Bags will be provided. Volunteer Certificate hours - credits available on request.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: 718.292.3113

Location: Roberto Clemente Plaza

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<![CDATA[Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz Date: November 21, 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)

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R117 Alice Austen Park 2012-11-21 2012-11-21 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6146, -74.0631 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507864d670c63.jpg Thu, 23 May 2013 02:14:52 EDT
<![CDATA[CANCELED: Manhattan Adirondacks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/manhattan-adirondacks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/manhattan-adirondacks Date: November 21, 2012

Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains, with their crystal streams, tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools right in New York City's backyard. Join us for a tour through the North Woods and admire their work.

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)

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<![CDATA[Fire & Ice Basketball Tournament]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/fire-ice-basketball-tournament http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/21/fire-ice-basketball-tournament Date: November 21, 2012

This tournament is open to all recreation center members ages 17-19. Please call 718-263-1163 for any tournament or membership questions.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location:

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