Arts+Culture. Bryant Park

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1 Arts+Culture Bryant Park 2016

2 INTRODUCING World-class Adventurous Inviting Free Music Theater Dance Great performance experiences in NYC s most accessible outdoor venue. Dance Party May 11 June 15 Wednesdays, 6pm 8:30pm Fountain Terrace From swing to bachata and much much more. Dance instruction 6pm-7pm and dancing to superb bands 7pm-8:30pm. Hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo. OPENING NIGHT BALL Wednesday, May 4 Dress up and dance the Charleston, Foxtrot, and Jitterbug with three bands and dance instructors. LATIN FESTIVAL Wednesday, June 22 Series finale featuring Salsa, Mambo, and Cha Cha Cha with three bands and dance instructors. Shakespeare Produced by The Drilling Company Thursdays, 9pm 11pm Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm 9pm Select Sundays, 3pm 5pm MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING May 19 June 4 AS YOU LIKE IT With music by Natalie Smith July 21 July 23 MEASURE FOR MEASURE September 1 September 17 FOR ONE DAY ONLY... Friday, April 22 Fountain Terrace SHAKESPEARE BIRTHDAY BASH 12:30pm 2pm Celebrate William Shakespeare s 452 nd birthday. DEATHS OF SHAKESPEARE 6:30pm 8:30pm See some of the bard s famous death scenes and a jazz funeral to celebrate the 400 th anniversary of William Shakespeare s death. IN/TER\SECT June 10, July 15, August 26 Fridays, A festival of jazz and classical music featuring five ensembles and recent compositions at each show. Produced with Chamber Music America and curated by Patrick Zimmerli. continued 3

3 Modern Dance June 17 July 8 Fridays, 6pm 8pm Some of the city s best modern dance companies perform their latest works. Produced with Inception to Exhibition. Accordions Around the World July 6 August 24 Wednesdays, 6pm 8pm Throughout the park Take a musical journey from France to Colombia to the Balkans to New Orleans. Produced with Ariana s List. ACCORDION PICNIC Wednesday, June 29 6pm 8pm Grab a blanket, eat delicious food, and enjoy music from all corners of the earth. ACCORDION BAND FESTIVAL Wednesday, August 31 Six bands from across the globe, each with an accordionist. Emerging Music Festival Friday, August 19 Enjoy five of NYC s best up-and-coming bands for a beautiful summer night on the lawn. Shakespeare HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival June 20 August 22 Mondays, opens 5pm; film begins at sunset Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy classic films under the stars, plus a vintage Warner Brothers cartoon before each film. Find picnic options on the Fountain Terrace from curated food vendors. Presented by Bank of America. Broadway in Bryant Park July 7 August 11 Thursdays, 12:30pm 1:30pm The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits. Presented and hosted by LiteFM. Piano May 2 September 30 Mondays Fridays, 12:30pm 2:30pm* *SING-A-LONG THURSDAYS July 7 August 11 Thursdays, 2pm 4pm (following Broadway in Bryant Park) August 18, 25 Thursdays, 12:30pm 2:30pm Swing on by for toe-tapping performances of ragtime, stride, tin-pan, and jazz, by New York s best. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, the Music Performance Trust Fund, the Jazz Center of New York, and Sam Ash Music Stores. Musical Chairs Monday, June 6 (Rain date: Monday, June 13) 7:30pm 9:30pm Join us for the fifth annual ultimate game of musical chairs. Hosted by Ophira Eisenberg and music by DJ Flip Bundlez. Must be 18+ to play. Register at bryantpark.org. Painter in Residence July 11 September 2: Daily Throughout the park Become part of the tradition of plein air painting and apply for a residency that helps us create a visual record of the park. Apply by May 31 at bryantpark.org/painterinresidence. Visit bryantpark.org for updates and more information. 5

4 AND THAT S NOT ALL! Pick up all six brochures to learn more about Bryant Park. Events are subject to change; visit bryantpark.org for the latest info. Square Dance Square Dance Friday, September 23, 6pm 9pm Saturday, September 24, 3pm 9pm A midtown hoedown like no other, with live music, dancing, food, and fun. Country festive attire encouraged. No experience or partner necessary. RELATED PROGRAMS Reading Room April Mid October Daily, 11am 7pm 42 nd Street Allée Reading, writing, and literary happenings under the London Plane trees. Activities Kids Reading Room Classes+Fitness Map+Guide ACTIVITIES Art Cart April October Daily, 11am 8pm Fifth Avenue Terrace Show your artistic side with free drawing and craft supplies. 6 CLASSES+FITNESS Moves with Limón Dance June 4 September 24 Saturdays, 10am 11am Northeast corner of Experience the joy of dance with dancers from the world-renowned Limón Dance Company. Open to all levels. Visit bryantpark.org for updates and more information. Photos: Angelito Jusay and Bryant Park Corp. 11

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