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, 19 Jun 2013 09:13:59 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[Invasive Plant Removals at Highbridge Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/invasive-plant-removals-at-highbridge-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/invasive-plant-removals-at-highbridge-park Date: December 4, 2012

Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Highbridge Park to remove invasive weeds from around 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. Registration is required for this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3318

Location: West 155th Street and Edgecombe Avenue (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8301, -73.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[III Bienial Exhibition of Latin American Artists of the Bronx: Visual Appearance]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/iii-bienial-exhibition-of-latin-american-artists-of-the-bronx-visual-appearance http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/iii-bienial-exhibition-of-latin-american-artists-of-the-bronx-visual-appearance Date: December 4, 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)

]]> X040 Poe Park 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 9:00 am 5:00 pm 40.865, -73.8947 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/50c124c738592.JPG Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/holiday-train-show-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/holiday-train-show-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden Date: December 4, 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

]]> 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 10:00 am 40.8597, -73.8806 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/50a16af665ef9.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz Date: December 4, 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 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6146, -74.0631 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507864d670c63.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[The Little Engine That Could Puppet Show at The New York Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/the-little-engine-that-could-puppet-show-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/the-little-engine-that-could-puppet-show-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden Date: December 4, 2012

Trains and entertainment go hand-in-hand in The Little Engine That Could™ Puppet Show. This classic tale is brought to life in an exciting presentation by New York City puppet master Ralph Lee. Tuesdays–Thursdays, November 20–December 27, and Mondays, December 17 & 31; check times at nybg.org.

Start time: 11:30 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 817-8700

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

]]> X002 Bronx Park 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 11:30 am 40.8624, -73.8805 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[A Road Once Traveled]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/a-road-once-traveled http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/a-road-once-traveled Date: December 4, 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 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[Mad. Sq. Holiday Celebration]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/mad-sq-holiday-celebration http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/mad-sq-holiday-celebration Date: December 4, 2012

Beginning in 1912, Madison Square was home to the first public holiday tree in the nation. Every year we are honored to be the birthplace of this wonderful tradition and this year marks our centennial celebration of this momentous event.

Please join us and pull out your centennial hats for the celebration of Mad. Sq. Holiday on December 4, 2012! Festive revelry will include holiday entertainment from The New York Life Singers and family fave, Audra Rox, treats from Hill Country Barbecue Market, holiday crafting with MSPC, and much more.

Festivities start at 3:30pm with the Tree of Light ceremony commencing at 4:30pm.

Don’t forget to drop by our history booth to learn more about the Tree of Light and be a part of our new tradition by making a wish on our wishing tree!

This is a very special year and we hope to see everyone there for the 100th anniversary of our annual tree lighting!

Start time: 3:30 pm

End time: 5:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument (in Madison Square Park)

]]> M052 Madison Square Park 2012-12-04 2012-12-04 3:30 pm 5:30 pm 40.7426, -73.9877 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:13:59 EDT <![CDATA[School Garden Fundraising Workshop]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/school-garden-fundraising-workshop http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/12/04/school-garden-fundraising-workshop Date: December 4, 2012

Looking for creative, healthy ways to help fund your school garden program?

Join our panel of school gardens and the GrowNYC Wholesale Greenmarket as they discuss fundraising ideas for your school garden! The panel will be followed by questions, discussion, and networking.

No RSVP required. Grow to Learn registered school gardens ONLY may request soil, compost, and lumber for Spring delivery.

Start time: 5:30 pm

End time: 7:30 pm

Contact phone: (347) 723-1130

Location: P.S./M.S. 282

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