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Events Calendar

Week of May 27 - June 3, 2012

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Monday, May 28, 2012

• Piano in the Park

• Terry Waldo - Protege of the late Eubie Blake - Ragtime

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

• Bryant Park Tai Chi

• Bryant Park Tai Chi

• 7:30am – 8:30am | Fountain Terrace

Free Classes in the Park

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

Classes are rain or shine.

 

• Bryant Park Yoga

• Bryant Park Yoga

• 10:00am – 11:00am | Upper Terrace

Free Classes in the Park

Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis.

Mats are provided.


In case of rain, please check bryantpark.org.

 

• Meet the Birds

• Meet the Birds

• 11:30am – 2:00pm | Le Carrousel

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

Sanctuary Director, Terri Jones, and her 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.

 

• Piano in the Park

• Terry Waldo - Protege of the late Eubie Blake - Ragtime

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

• Bryant Park Fencing

• Bryant Park Fencing

• 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Fifth Avenue Terrace at 41st Street

Free Classes in the Park

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center.

No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.

Call 212-382-2255 to pre-register or take a chance and drop by.

 

• Bryant Park Juggling

• Bryant Park Juggling

• 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 40th Street Plaza

Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.

 

• Summer Cult Movie Trivia Festival

• Dazed and Confused Trivia

• 6:30pm | Southwest Porch

Dazed and Confused
All right, all right, all right, trivia! Grab your best bud(s) and come to The Southwest Porch in Bryant Park for Dazed and Confused Trivia. A fun night of questions celebrating air raids, Martha Washington and livin' man, L-I-V-I-N.

Summer Cult Movie Trivia Festival
You've seen them 100 times. You know them by heart. You've joined the cult. Now prove you're their leader. Attend a Tuesday Trivia night at the Porch to test your cult movie knowledge with quiz masters from triviaad.com.

The competition is open to all, but please RSVP to trivia@wichcraftnyc.com to ensure your spot.

Presented by Southwest Airlines and 'wichcraft

 

• Word for Word Poetry

• Michael Cumella's (MAC) Crank-up Phonograph & Poetry DJ Experience - with a live radio broadcast on WFMU 91.1

• 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Bryant Park Reading Room

Poetry and Music Combine

Fitting in with the poetic theme of the evening, MAC will feature poetry and recitation along with music circa 1900-1925 played on period crank up phonographs - with a live radio broadcast on WFMU 91.1, or www.wfmu.org from 8-9pm.

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, May 30, 2012

• Word for Word Author

• Marty Appel, Pinstripe Empire and Harvey Araton, Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, and Baseball's Greatest Gift, Hosted by: Rich Ackerman, WFAN Sports Anchor

• 12:30pm – 1:45pm | Bryant Park Reading Room

A baseball double header with former PR rep Marty Appel, Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before The Babe to After the Boss, and NY Times sports reporter Harvey Araton, Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, and Baseball's Greatest Gift.

Hosted by ace WFAN Sports Anchor Rich Ackerman.

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.

 

• Piano in the Park

• Terry Waldo - Protege of the late Eubie Blake - Ragtime

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Thursday, May 31, 2012

• Bryant Park Tai Chi

• Bryant Park Tai Chi

• 7:30am – 8:30am | Fountain Terrace

Free Classes in the Park

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

Classes are rain or shine.

 

• Piano in the Park

• Terry Waldo - Protege of the late Eubie Blake - Ragtime

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

• Bryant Park Yoga

• Bryant Park Yoga

• 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Lawn

Free Classes in the Park

Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis.

Mats are provided.


In case of rain, please check bryantpark.org.

 

Friday, June 1, 2012

• Piano in the Park

• Terry Waldo - Protege of the late Eubie Blake - Ragtime

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Saturday, June 2, 2012

• Bryant Park Fly Fishing

• Bryant Park Fly Fishing

• 10:00am – 12:00pm | Fifth Avenue Terrace at 41st Street

Free Classes in the Park

Learn the basics of fly fishing for free.

Join expert instructors from Orvis for lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging. Class spaces are first come, first served. Call 212-827-0698 to reserve your spot.

April 21 & 28
May 5, 12 & 26
June 2, 16, 23 & 30

 

• Bryant Park Moves with Limon Dance

• Bryant Park Moves with Limon Dance – Canceled

• 10:00am – 11:00am | Lawn

Free Classes in the Park

Experience the joy of movement and dance.

Free classes are led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company, Limon Dance.

Open to all levels and ages.