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June 13, 2013

Singin’ in the Rain With Audra Rox

Though the rain came down in buckets today, Audra Rox and her band played the park for their eleventh time! Parents, kids and staff alike were treated to moving and grooving renditions of Blondie’s The Tide Is High and Bob Marley’s Gonna Be Alright. Only Audra could bring that kind of energy on such a… Read more

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June 11, 2013

Welcome Back Steve Songs!

Today we were pleased to welcome Steve Songs back to the Mad. Sq. Kids stage! This is Steve’s second time in the park, and although he performed at our rain location, he rocked out just the same. Performing songs off his latest album Orangutan Van, Steve had the kids dancing and singing along as usual…. Read more

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April 29, 2013

Mad. Sq. Kids: Audra Rox

- CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE RAIN LOCATION (Southwestern gravel adjacent to the Shake Shack) – Audra Rox, crowned by Time Out Kids as the “Queen of the NY Kids Rock Scene” is still bringing hip, fun, exciting music to families with kids! Not to mention she has played the Madison Square Park kid’s… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: The Deedle Deedle Dees

The Deedle Deedle Dees are a Brooklyn-based educational band known for their high-energy interactive performances and innovative school programs. The Deedle Deedle Dees’ 2011 release, Strange Dees, Indeed, was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and was in heavy rotation on Sirius XM Kids Place Live and many other family radio shows across the country,… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: KBC Kids

KBC Kids bring family-friendly, positive “Hip Pop” to kids of all ages! Their fresh sound is filling a major void in the children’s market and allowing parents to get their groove on too! KBC KIDS’ energetic live performance will have you dancing and singing along, so come share the fun. Be sure to check out… Read more

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Mad. Sq. Kids: Alastair Moock and Friends

Come hear award winning singer, Alastair Moock’s rompin’ family music concert! The Boston Globe calls him one of “Boston’s best and most adventurous songwriters.” Moock’s zany sense of humor, his gravely voice, his original style and irresistible warmth and energy make this a must see way for families to celebrate summer this year. 5 star… Read more

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Matt Wilson’s Family Jazz Band

- DUE TO LAWN MAINTENANCE THE CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE RAIN LOCATION (Southwestern gravel adjacent to the Shake Shack) – Join Matt Wilson and his Family Jazz Band (Patrice Turner, Doug Wamble, Jeff Lederer and Martin Wind) as they play jazz favorites sure to make you dance and sing!

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Mad. Sq. Kids: Steve Songs

- CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE RAIN LOCATION (Reflecting Pool area located on the northern end of the park) – Steve Songs, known and loved by millions of PBS Kids viewers throughout the country as “Mr. Steve,” co-host of the PBS Kids preschool destination, will bring his signature brand of seriously fun (and seriously… Read more

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February 22, 2013

Winter Wonders

Hellebores are by far the showiest and most asked about plants in Madison Square Park’s winter gardens. Hellebores grow naturally in open meadows in Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece, Italy, and even China. Hellebores are sometimes referred to as the ‘Christmas Rose’ or ‘Lenten Rose’. They can be seen blooming in the Park from January… Read more

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September 12, 2012

Fabulous Fall Flora

Come see the new fall plantings in Madison Square Park! Our gardeners have been busy putting together an eclectic mix of annuals to welcome the cooler weather. Take a walk around the fountain and see our exciting specimens. This season we are featuring  flowering maples (Abutilon pictum ‘Variegatum’) and Coleus (Coleus ‘Kiwi Fern’) as “standards,”… Read more