A Rare Chance to Stroll a Park Avenue Tunnel

What: Since the 1930s, the Park Avenue tunnel has been closed to pedestrians. On Saturday, the city will temporarily shut the tunnel to car traffic, and the 1,394-foot cavern will be turned into an incandescent, echoing, interactive art show.

Participants will be instructed to walk to a midpoint in the tunnel and deliver short messages into a silver intercom. The messages will then billow outward in waves of sound and arching light until they disappear. The intensity of each beam will be determined by the pitch and volume of the messenger’s voice. And the messages will shoot out quickly, one after another, creating a seemingly endless, ever-changing cascade of sound and light.

When: Saturday August 3, 2013  |  7am-1pm. The show will be staged on three consecutive Saturdays, the last on Aug. 17
Where: 33rd St & Park Ave. 
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Summer Recital Series

The Met's annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city. This year, the Summer Recital Series returns with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. 
 
Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 7pm 
Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan
Ying Fang, soprano
Mario Chang, tenor
Brandon Cedel, bass-baritone
Bradley Moore, pianist

Thursday, August 1, 2012, 7pm 
Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
Ying Fang, soprano
Mario Chang, tenor
Brandon Cedel, bass-baritone
Bradley Moore, pianist

Billy Jonas and the Billy Jonas Band

What: Mad. Sq. Kids is the Conservancy’s free program for children that includes our Mad. Sq. Kids Summer Concert Series, Art in the Park, Kids Fest and Mad. Sq. Kids EXPLORE!
When: August 1, 10:30am  |  Rain or Shine
Where: 23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues
Guest: Billy Jonas and the Billy Jonas Band are impossible to categorize. Billy combines influences from all types of music and one-of-a-kind sources, including the audience’s imagination

The Dirty Sock Funtime Band

What: Mad. Sq. Kids is the Conservancy’s free program for children that includes our Mad. Sq. Kids Summer Concert Series, Art in the Park, Kids Fest and Mad. Sq. Kids EXPLORE!
When: July 30, 10:30am  |  Rain or Shine
Where: 23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues
Guest: The Dirty Sock Funtime Band is “New York’s best rock band for kids” (Time Out Kids reader’s poll), and the makers of “the most innovative and exciting children’s music EVER! (MTV). Their live show of rock music, comedy and interactive jams tour across the globe. DSFB recently finished their first world tour, playing for the children of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Queens Chapter National Action Network Health/Wellness/Street Fair

What: Health and wellness through various healthcare providers. There will be vendors and fun and games for the entire family. For additional information, visit http://www.greaterspringfieldchurch.org/nan.htm or contact Beverly Campbell at 516-312-9813 or bevy82@gmail.com
When: Saturday, July 27th - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Queens County National Action Network Office - 177-06 129 Avenue
Free

Summer Recital Series

What: The Met's annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city. This year, the Summer Recital Series returns with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. 

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7pm 
Crotona Park, Bronx
Ying Fang, soprano
Mario Chang, tenor
Brandon Cedel, bass-baritone
Bradley Moore, pianist

Thursday, July 25, 2013, 7pm 
Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
Ying Fang, soprano
Mario Chang, tenor
Brandon Cedel, bass-baritone
Bradley Moore, pianist

Songs for Seeds

What: Mad. Sq. Kids is the Conservancy’s free program for children that includes our Mad. Sq. Kids Summer Concert Series, Art in the Park, Kids Fest and Mad. Sq. Kids EXPLORE!
When: July 25, 10:30am  |  Rain or Shine
Where: 23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues
Guest: Songs for Seeds is a rockin’ children’s band that encourages kids ages newborn – 5 years to sing, play along with a live guitarist, keyboardist and drummer. Mixing kids rock ‘n’ roll with great adult tunes, the band pleases everyone both big & small.

The Rockdoves

What: Mad. Sq. Kids is the Conservancy’s free program for children that includes our Mad. Sq. Kids Summer Concert Series, Art in the Park, Kids Fest and Mad. Sq. Kids EXPLORE!
When: July 23, 10:30am  |  Rain or Shine
Where: 23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues
Guest: The Rockdoves touch on everything from urban living and nature, to the value of friendship, family and home. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues and rock ‘n roll, they offer an exciting, interactive live performance that delights audiences with its blend of education, comedy, movement and storytelling.