Events Calendar

Week of August 29 - September 5, 2010

Calendar
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Highly competitive tournaments hosted by La Boule New Yorkaise, the park's resident pétanque club.

For more information, please visit La Boule New Yorkaise website.

 

Marshall Chess Club hosts a blitz chess tournament for kids six to twelve years old. Trophies for the top three, and medals for everybody.

$25 Registration fee on-site 10:00-10:45am. Please call 212-365-4745 for more information.

 
Monday, August 30, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Free Classes in the Park

Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. Classes are for all ages and experience levels.

Classes are rain or shine.

 

Free Classes in the Park

lululemon athletica provides free yoga classes for all ages and levels.

Awaken the body’s potential with revitalizing movement, stretching, breathing, and poses. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided.

In case of rain, please call 212-768-4242.

 

Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center.

Terri Jones, her granddaughter Caitlyn, Leslie Wallace, and their sociable, people-friendly birds can be found near Le Carrousel every Tuesday this summer, weather permitting.

Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures.

 

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 

Free Classes in the Park

Gotta Knit provides free instruction to beginners. Yarn and needles are provided.

Call 212-989-3030 to pre-register, or take a chance and drop by.

 

Katrina Project Presents Poetry:

Nicole Cooley
Tonya Foster
Yusef Komunyakaa

Rain Venue(s):
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 

Music to start the end of your day

John Farnsworth’s heart is in the vital, appealing, 1960s jazz and his quintet delivers a fresh, vigorous slant on the era.


Perfectly timed for an early evening visit to the park, Bryant Park After Work features an eclectic selection of music performed by talented New York area artists.

 

Watch as the best of Bryant Park battle it out at our monthly tournaments.

Call 212-768-4242 to register for 1 of 32 tournament spots.

 
Thursday, September 2, 2010

Free Classes in the Park

Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. Classes are for all ages and experience levels.

Classes are rain or shine.

 

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 

Free Classes in the Park

lululemon athletica provides free yoga classes for all ages and levels.

Awaken the body’s potential with revitalizing movement, stretching, breathing, and poses. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided.

In case of rain, please call 212-768-4242.

 
Friday, September 3, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 
Bryant Park Fall Festival

Bryant Park Fall Festival

Experience the best of the 2010–2011 New York City performing arts season, September 13–20, 2010.

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Piano in the Park

Piano in the Park

Some of the best pianists from all over New York come to Bryant Park to play on the Piano in the Park.

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