Events and Happenings
Above Ground Concert: The Affinity Brass Quartet in Madison Square Park
August 9, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
The musical group performing in Madison Square Park‘s latest weekly “Above Ground” concert today was The Affinity Brass Quartet. The group’s members are Michael Sinicropi (trumpet), Casey Tamanaha (trumpet), Adam Norris (horn), Ronald Wilkins (trombone), and Andrew Madej (tuba).
The … Read More
Broadway in Bryant Park: Week 5
August 4, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
Bryant Park‘s fifth weekly “Broadway in Bryant Park” show, where actors from hit Broadway musicals performs songs from their respective shows, took place yesterday. To watch some highlights, take a look at the video below. The … Read More
Don’t Miss Movie Nights in Union Square and Bryant Park
August 3, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
If you’re a movie lover, both Union Square Park and Bryant Park have got you covered.
As part of their “Citi Summer in the Square” series of event in collaboration with Citibank, Union Square will be showing movies … Read More
Above Ground Concert: Brown Rice Family in Madison Square Park
August 2, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
The performers of this week’s “Above Ground” concert in Madison Square Park were the band Brown Rice Family, The Park’s website describes the band as “a high-energy ensemble that combines an eclectic mix of musical influences, … Read More
Broadway in Bryant Park: Week 4
July 27, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
Bryant Park‘s fourth weekly “Broadway in Bryant Park” show, where actors from hit Broadway musicals performs songs from their respective shows, took place today. To watch some highlights, take a look at the video below. The … Read More
Above Ground Concert in Madison Square Park: Tipsy Oxcart
July 26, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
The band performing in Madison Square Park‘s latest weekly “Above Ground” concert today was Tipsy Oxcart. The band started in 2012, and its members are Dani Danor (Drum Kit), Jeremy Bloom (Accordion), Marandi Hostetter (Violin), Connell Thompson (Clarinet/Sax), and … Read More
See Poet CAConrad in Prismatic Park Section of Madison Square Park this Week
July 19, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
From today through July 23rd, spiritual poet CAConrad will be present in Madison Square Park (he also performs at the Poet’s House), in the “Prismatic Park” section.
According to the park’s website, “CAConrad will be performing his … Read More
Blues Band People vs. Larsen Kicks off Madison Square Park’s “Above Ground” Concert Series
July 18, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
Madison Square Park‘s annual “Above Ground” series of concerts (which happen every Wednesday this summer from 12:30 to 1:30 PM) is meant to shed light on currently unknown artists. The first performance of the summer last … Read More
Tech Tuesday: Coding 101 from General Assembly
July 17, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
For the latest Tech Tuesday event of the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership, the global education company General Assembly held a beginner’s lecture on coding, which I attended. The class was designed to “help individuals acquire new … Read More
Broadway in Bryant Park: Week 2
July 16, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorMax Shapiro
Every Thursday though August 10, you can catch Broadway in Bryant Park from 12:30-1:30 PM. These shows feature performances of songs “from the most popular songs on and off Broadway.” Last week’s songs were from the musicals STOMP, Groundhog Day, … Read More