Citi Pond℠ at Bryant Park

2011/2012 Season


October 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Citi Pond will be open for ice skating from 12:00pm until 12:00am.

Regular skating hours will begin on Friday, October 28.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Friday, October 28, 2011

Citi Pond will be open for ice skating immediately following the Grand Opening Celebration, from 7:00pm until 12:00am.

Regular skating hours will begin on Saturday, October 29 at 8:00am.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 

Kick off Citi Pond's seventh season of free admission ice skating at the Grand Opening Celebration, featuring live music and ice skating performances including:

Musical performances from Broadway's:
Sister Act
Rock of Ages

Ice skating performances from:
National/World Champion Kimmie Meissner
U.S. National synchronized skating champions The Haydenettes
Ice dance team Isabella Tobias & Deividas Sagniunas

Live music from Hillside Elementary School's Drums of Thunder


Plus free skate rentals for the first 100 visitors, starting at 5:30pm.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Saturday, October 29, 2011

Halloween Harvest Festival rescheduled for Sunday, October 30. Click here for more information.

Citi Pond is transformed into a picturesque autumn Halloween harvest festival complete with a full day of family-fun activities:

Spooky themed tunes by from Broadway's The Addams Family

Complimentary Red Jacket Orchard apple cider

Free face painting & pumpkin decorating

Ice carving demonstrations

Costume contest & giveaways

Plus, the first 100 children in costume will receive free skate rentals.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Citi Pond is transformed into a picturesque autumn Halloween harvest festival complete with a full day of family-fun activities:

Spooky themed tunes by from Broadway's The Addams Family

Complimentary Red Jacket Orchard apple cider

Free face painting & pumpkin decorating

Ice carving demonstrations

Costume contest & giveaways

Plus, the first 100 children in costume will receive free skate rentals.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 


November 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

Citi Pond will be open for ice skating from 9am - midnight on Friday, November 11.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Families are invited for a day of fun-filled activities and excitement complete with face painting, live entertainment, book readings, and tasty treats.

Meet and greet with creators of the Carlos Gets Around series. Catch a live reading of Christmas Feet from author Maureen Sullivan and illustrator Alison Josephs.

Special performance by legendary jazz singer and songwriter Bob Dorough, Schoolhouse Rock and Conjunction Junction

Winter-themed pet fashion show and doggie snack bar presented by Natural Balance.


Plus free skate rentals to first 100 children (12 and under) starting at 12pm.



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Citi Pond will be closed for public skating from 4pm - 8pm for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Enjoy skating and music performances, and of course, the lighting of the tree. Click here for more information.

The skating pavilion will remain open during the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Public skating will resume at 8pm.



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 

Kick-off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree with skating performances and live music.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Sarah McLachlan
Brooklyn Youth Chorus

SKATING PERFORMANCES
Steven Cousins
The Haydenettes
John Zimmerman & Kyoko Ina

BROADWAY PERFORMANCES
Million Dollar Quartet
Mamma Mia!
Norm Lewis from Porgy & Bess

TREE LIGHTING
The park's 53-foot tree is adorned with 3,000 ornaments and tens of thousands of LED lights.


Public skating is unavailable between 4pm - 8pm. However, the skating pavilion will be open during the Tree Lighting. Public skating resumes at 8pm.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 


December 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Citi Pond will be closed for public skating from 4pm - 7:30pm for a private event.

Public skating will resume by 7:30pm.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 


January 2012

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Iced Pink uses figure skating to raise funds for and public awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

This live performance features:

Emily Hughes
2006 U.S. Olympian

Melissa Gregory & Denis Petukhov
2006 U.S. Olympic Ice Dancers

Kimmie Meissner
2006 U.S. Olympian & 2006 World Champion

Nicole Bobek
1998 U.S. Olympian

Emceed by Olympic skaters JoJo Starbuck and Timothy Goebel.

And don't miss your chance to skate with the pros. Citi Pond guests will have the opportunity to skate in the show and join the star-studded cast.

Click here here for more information about Iced Pink.




For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Saturday, January 21, 2012

The first-ever Kids Food Festival gets cooking at Citi Pond at Bryant Park.

From scavenger hunts to tastings and demonstrations, the Kids Food Festival mixes fun and entertainment with educational activities to help families make balanced food choices.

Featuring:
- Cooking demonstrations and classes
- Food sampling
- Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt
- Presentations for parents
- Live music
- Raffles and prizes
- And much more

A percentage of profits from the Kids Food Festival will go to Share Our Strength. This national nonprofit is ending childhood hunger in America by connecting children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives.

General admission to the Festival is FREE, but tickets are required for all events in the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion and the KFF Performance Stage.

For a full menu of the festivities and to register for tickets, please visit: kidsfoodfestival.com.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Sunday, January 22, 2012

The first-ever Kids Food Festival gets cooking at Citi Pond at Bryant Park.

From scavenger hunts to tastings and demonstrations, the Kids Food Festival mixes fun and entertainment with educational activities to help families make balanced food choices.

Featuring:
- Cooking demonstrations and classes
- Food sampling
- Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt
- Presentations for parents
- Live music
- Raffles and prizes
- And much more

A percentage of profits from the Kids Food Festival will go to Share Our Strength. This national nonprofit is ending childhood hunger in America by connecting children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives.

General admission to the Festival is FREE, but tickets are required for all events in the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion and the KFF Performance Stage.

For a full menu of the festivities and to register for tickets, please visit: kidsfoodfestival.com.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Monday, January 23, 2012

About the Winter Film Festival
Bundle-and-cuddle-up for the second annual Citi Pond Winter Film Festival.

Lace up your skates and catch your favorite winter-inspired flicks while gliding across the ice. Or pull up your blankets, sleeping bags, or snuggies at the dedicated viewing area on the park's Upper Terrace.

Picnics welcome, or stop by extended season of The Holiday Shops for hot chocolate and cider, popcorn, and other snacks.

For a cozy and indoor option, take advantage of the views at rinkside restaurant Celsius. Dinner and snacks are available along with hot chocolate and signature cocktails.


About When Harry Met Sally
One of the funniest romances ever put to film. What's your favorite line? Rob Reiner directs Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. (1989, MGM, 96 min)


Citi Pond Winter Film Festival Schedule
Mondays: January 23 - February 13
Free Admission -- Snow or Shine

Monday, January 23 - 7pm
When Harry Met Sally

Monday, January 30 - 7pm
Groundhog Day

Monday, February 6 - 7pm
Edward Scissorhands

Monday, February 13 - 5:30pm & 7pm
Lady and the Tramp



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Friday, January 27, 2012

Skate to a different beat at Citi Pond Music Nights.

Friday, January 27
Music of the '80s

Wednesday, February 1
Hip Hop/R&B

Friday, February 10
Live quintet, produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center

Friday, February 17
Classic Rock


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Monday, January 30, 2012

About the Winter Film Festival
Bundle-and-cuddle-up for the second annual Citi Pond Winter Film Festival.

Lace up your skates and catch your favorite winter-inspired flicks while gliding across the ice. Or pull up your blankets, sleeping bags, or snuggies at the dedicated viewing area on the park's Upper Terrace.

Picnics welcome, or stop by extended season of The Holiday Shops for hot chocolate and cider, popcorn, and other snacks.

For a cozy and indoor option, take advantage of the views at rinkside restaurant Celsius. Dinner and snacks are available along with hot chocolate and signature cocktails.


About Groundhog Day
Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell are brought together by director Harold Ramis for a crazy day that Murray can't help but repeat again and again and again. (1993, Columbia, 101 min)


Citi Pond Winter Film Festival Schedule
Mondays: January 23 - February 13
Free Admission -- Snow or Shine

Monday, January 23 - 7pm
When Harry Met Sally

Monday, January 30 - 7pm
Groundhog Day

Monday, February 6 - 7pm
Edward Scissorhands

Monday, February 13 - 5:30pm & 7pm
Lady and the Tramp


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 


February 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Skate to a different beat at Citi Pond Music Nights.

Friday, January 27
Music of the '80s

Wednesday, February 1
Hip Hop/R&B

Friday, February 10
Live quintet, produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center

Friday, February 17
Classic Rock



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Ice Theatre of New York presents a lunchtime skating performance, integrating the worlds of contemporary dance, music, and art.

For more information about Ice Theatre of New York, please visit www.icetheatre.org.



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Monday, February 6, 2012

About the Winter Film Festival
Bundle-and-cuddle-up for the second annual Citi Pond Winter Film Festival.

Lace up your skates and catch your favorite winter-inspired flicks while gliding across the ice. Or pull up your blankets, sleeping bags, or snuggies at the dedicated viewing area on the park's Upper Terrace.

Picnics welcome, or stop by extended season of The Holiday Shops for hot chocolate and cider, popcorn, and other snacks.

For a cozy and indoor option, take advantage of the views at rinkside restaurant Celsius. Dinner and snacks are available along with hot chocolate and signature cocktails.


About Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp stars with Winona Ryder in the absolutely perfect and magical Tim Burton fairy tale. (1990, Fox, 105 min)


Citi Pond Winter Film Festival Schedule
Mondays: January 23 - February 13
Free Admission -- Snow or Shine

Monday, January 23 - 7pm
When Harry Met Sally

Monday, January 30 - 7pm
Groundhog Day

Monday, February 6 - 7pm
Edward Scissorhands

Monday, February 13 - 5:30pm & 7pm
Lady and the Tramp



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Friday, February 10, 2012

Skate to a different beat at Citi Pond Music Nights.

Friday, January 27
Music of the '80s

Wednesday, February 1
Hip Hop/R&B

Friday, February 10
Live quintet, produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center

Friday, February 17
Classic Rock



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Monday, February 13, 2012

Special second showing of Lady and the Tramp at 7pm.


About the Winter Film Festival
Bundle-and-cuddle-up for the second annual Citi Pond Winter Film Festival.

Lace up your skates and catch your favorite winter-inspired flicks while gliding across the ice. Or pull up your blankets, sleeping bags, or snuggies at the dedicated viewing area on the park's Upper Terrace.

Picnics welcome, or stop by extended season of The Holiday Shops for hot chocolate and cider, popcorn, and other snacks.

For a cozy and indoor option, take advantage of the views at rinkside restaurant Celsius. Dinner and snacks are available along with hot chocolate and signature cocktails.


About Lady and the Tramp
One of the all-time great animated films. An uptown Cocker Spaniel meets a streetwise Mutt and the fun begins. (1955, Disney, 76 min)


Citi Pond Winter Film Festival Schedule
Mondays: January 23 - February 13
Free Admission -- Snow or Shine

Monday, January 23 - 7pm
When Harry Met Sally

Monday, January 30 - 7pm
Groundhog Day

Monday, February 6 - 7pm
Edward Scissorhands

Monday, February 13 - 5:30pm & 7pm
Lady and the Tramp


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Thursday, February 16, 2012

The sisters are boldly going where no nun has gone before: the ice!

Join the cast of Broadway's Sister Act for an evening of live performances and other divine fun.

The first 100 people to rent skates during the event will receive their very own flowing nun habit, perfect for keeping ears warm and fun photo ops.

And enter to win tickets to see Sister Act on Broadway.

Plus, $1 from every skate rentals between 5:30pm and 6:30pm will go to support God's Love We Deliver, a leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Friday, February 17, 2012

Skate to a different beat at Citi Pond Music Nights.

Friday, January 27
Music of the '80s

Wednesday, February 1
Hip Hop/R&B

Friday, February 10
Live quintet, produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center

Friday, February 17
Classic Rock



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Citi Pond will be closed for public skating from 8am - 12pm for a private event.

Public skating will resume at 12pm.



For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Citi Pond will be closed for public skating from 4:30pm - 8:30pm for a private event.

Public skating will resume at approximately 8:30pm.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Friday, February 24, 2012

Crack open your cure for cabin fever in a Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland. Grab a free can of Coke and get a chance to star in your very own digital flipbook.

Friday, February 24
11am - 7pm

Saturday, February 25
11am - 7pm

Sunday, February 26
11am - 5pm


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Saturday, February 25, 2012

Citi Pond will be closed for public skating from 8am - 11am for a private event.

Public skating will begin at approximately 11am.


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 

Crack open your cure for cabin fever in a Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland. Grab a free can of Coke and get a chance to star in your very own digital flipbook.

Friday, February 24
11am - 7pm

Saturday, February 25
11am - 7pm

Sunday, February 26
11am - 5pm


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Crack open your cure for cabin fever in a Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland. Grab a free can of Coke and get a chance to star in your very own digital flipbook.

Friday, February 24
11am - 7pm

Saturday, February 25
11am - 7pm

Sunday, February 26
11am - 5pm


For updated information about events, performances, and activities at the Pond, please visit CitiPondatBryantPark.com.

 
Citi Pond at Bryant Park

Citi Pond is the centerpiece of Bryant Park's winter season, which also includes the annual Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.

Click here to learn more about Citi Pond at Bryant Park

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