blog Archives for July 2012

July 31, 2012 | Comments: 0

Dirty Sock Funtime Band Recap

From clowns to dancers, the Dirty Sock Funtime Band brought everything this morning to the 15th Mad. Sq. Kids Concert Series. The interactive band, who also runs a program with Kids Creative Summer Camp, was a huge hit with the crowd today. With over 1500 Dirty Sock fans coming out this morning to join us… Read more

July 26, 2012 | Comments: 0

Recess Monkey Recap

Today was such an exciting morning with Recess Monkey. This awesome Seattle-based band got us up and moving even in the gloomy weather and soon made us forget all our troubles as we danced, clapped and cheered during their interactive concert. Some of our favorite songs of the morning were “Roller Coaster,” “Popcorn,” and “Monkey… Read more

July 26, 2012 | Comments: 0

Regina Carter’s ‘Reverse Thread’ Recap

Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread” took us to another level of jazz violin music. Infusing the infectious tones of the violin with the kora, a traditional African string instrument, and the accordion, Carter and her band brought us a new side of jazz that we had never heard before. The band played songs from various cultures… Read more

July 24, 2012 | Comments: 0

Celebrating Summer

With temperatures soaring into the 100’s, Tuesday, July 17 may have been one of the hottest day’s New Yorkers have had to endure yet, but it didn’t stop over 800 foodies, Mad. Sq. neighbors and chefs from enjoying Madison Square Park’s summertime culinary extravaganza, Celebrate Flatiron Chefs! 27 of the neighborhood’s best chefs and restaurants… Read more

July 24, 2012 | Comments: 0

Songs for Seeds Recap

It was another hot one here on the Madison Square Park Oval Lawn! Songs for Seeds helped us get up and “shake it,” literally! The band provided bright and colorful shakers and the Lawn was buzzing with the sound throughout the morning. As the band sang well known songs that were adapted for kids like… Read more

July 19, 2012 | Comments: 0

WeBop with Matt Wilson Recap

The WeBop Family Jazz with Matt Wilson was, in other words, AMAZING FUN! The jazz band included members who have performed on Sesame Street and immediately engaged the crowd of both children and adults. The concert began with an introduction to each instrument, teaching the audience how to participate with certain words to sing and… Read more

July 17, 2012 | Comments: 0

Bubble Do Beatles Recap

It was another hot morning at the reflecting pool today, but the Bubble Do Beatles kept our spirits alive with the nostalgic tunes of the Beatles. The band played all-time Beatles favorites “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “The Yellow Submarine” as adults reminisced and the kids got up and danced the morning away…. Read more

July 16, 2012 | Comments: 0

Oval Lawn Closed 7/17

The Oval Lawn and the Charles Long Pet Sounds exhibit will be closed Tuesday, July 17th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding

July 13, 2012 | Comments: 0

Monument Cleaning Volunteer Day

It was a beautiful morning here in Madison Square Park and we started the day with a monument cleaning activity with our friends at Credit Suisse. CS Volunteers helped our staff beautify our historic Eternal Light Memorial Flagpole and General Worth Square Monument, making each structure sparkle and shine. Thank you to our Credit Suisse… Read more

July 12, 2012 | Comments: 0

David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band Recap

WOW! What a performance this morning at the Mad. Sq. Kids 10th concert of the season! We had a record breaking attendance of over 1800 children and adults here on the Oval Lawn, all enjoying fantastic tunes by the Music for Aardvarks Band. Everyone sang along and danced throughout the show to the familiar tunes… Read more

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