Central Park SummerStage (map and direction), a program of City Parks Foundation, presents FREE and big name benefit performances to serve the diverse communities of New York City. The artists represent a breadth of genres and cultures and perform in an outdoor setting accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. 2009 brings big name performers like TV on the Radio, Indigo Girls, 311, Ziggy Marley, Les Nubians, Q-Tip, Ginuwine, Matisyahu. All show are FREE except for the ticketed benefit concerts.
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Friday, June 05, 2009
TV on the Radio
Dirty Projectors
From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage. SOLD OUT
Friday, June 12, 2009
Josh Ritter and The New York Pops
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
To kick off this year’s Central Park SummerStage season, we are delighted to bring you a special collaborative program starring Josh Ritter performing orchestrated arrangements from his catalog backed by the fabulous New York Pops.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Smokie Norful
Tye Tribbett & G.A.
Ruben Studdard
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gospel’s brightest stars shine in this praise-filled afternoon. Presented in association with Globe Star Media.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Indigo Girls
Matt Nathanson
From 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Word
Wally Lamb
Zoë Heller
From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
The first of four successive Word programs begins with two critically acclaimed novelists reading and sharing insights from their latest works: The Hour I First Believed and The Believers.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sharon Olds
Thomas Sayers Ellis
Elizabeth Alexander
From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
A rare opportunity to hear some of the most acclaimed poets of our day on one stage, followed by a roundtable discussion. Presented in association with the American Academy of Poets.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Comedy Central Park
Gabriel Iglesias
Pablo Francisco
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Two high-octane comics with unmatched vocal talents perform at our third annual evening of stand-up comedy. Presented in association with Comedy Central.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Definitely Poetry Hosted by Majora Carter
Earthdriver
Staceyann Chin
Jennifer Johns
ArtBattles
Urban Word NYC
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Join urban green pioneer Majora Carter and friends in celebration of our planet with innovative and powerful spoken word artists, musicians, and visual artists.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Fête de la Musique
Yannick Noah
Coralie Clément
Mayra Andrade
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
SummerStage joins the global Francophone community in celebrating chanson française (French song) with a line up representing the diversity of French contemporary music.
Presented in association with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
311
Ziggy Marley
The Expendables
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at
Central Park SummerStage.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Istanbulive: The Sounds & Colors of Turkey
Mazhar-Fuat-Özkan
Painted on Water featuring Sertab Erener & Demir Demirkan
NY Gypsy All-Stars with Hüsnü Senlendirici and special guests
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The colorful culture of Turkey and the musical richness of Istanbul come alive with sounds, visuals, food, and art. Presented in association with the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism and Serdar Ilhan.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Ledisi
Esperanza Spalding
Jonathan Batiste
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Two sensual jazz-fusion vocalists share this dynamic co-bill;
accompanied by an on-the-rise pianist.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Explosions in the Sky
Constantines
From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Oumou Sangare
Les Nubians
Asa
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
An outstanding day of music featuring three pioneering African and “Afropean” chanteuses.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Juana Molina
Curumin
El G (ZZK)
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Electronic and danceable sounds straight from Argentina and Brazil. Presented in associated with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Matisyahu
Umphrey’s McGee
From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at
Central Park SummerStage.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Calle 13
Bomba Estereo
Eric Bobo
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Puerto Rico’s socially outspoken and critically praised urban-alternative Grammy winners.
Presented in associated with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Family Day!
DJ Lance Rock & Brobee (of Yo Gabba Gabba!)
The JumpArounds
Billy B.
Iza Trapani, Storyteller
“Sleeping Beauty” Puppet Show
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
A day for the entire family showcasing Nickelodeon stars, hip music, storytelling, marionette puppets, and dancing.
Monday, July 13, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera launches its Summer Recital with a special performance of opera arias and popular songs headlined by the Tony Award-winning baritone Paulo Szot and featuring Lisette Oropesa (soprano), Alek Shrader (tenor), and Vlad Iftinca (piano). Free tickets are required for entry and are available at the Met Opera box office from July 6-10.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Q-Tip
Chester French
Little Dragon
Benji B
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The beloved hip hop innovator and Renaissance man shares the day with musical trailblazers from around the globe.
Presented in association with Giant Step.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Alpha Blondy & The Solar System
Lee “Scratch” Perry & Dubblestandart
Subatomic Sound System
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
These two charismatic and political reggae originators from Côte d’Ivoire and Jamaica, have defined the genre and expanded its global reach.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Bettye LaVette
Budos Band
Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The sophisticated soul songstress shares a bill with the NYC’s own Afro Soul band and radio personality/soul music champion.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Jerry Rivera and special guests
N’Klabe
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping salsero spices things up for an afternoon of música muy caliente.
Presented in association with Globe Star Media.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Ginuwine
Joe
Chico DeBarge
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
A full afternoon of R&B legends. Presented in association Kedar Entertainment & Globe Star Media.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Dance
RIOULT
Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Two courageous choreographers stage an enthralling evening of provocative dance.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
M. Ward
Mike Watt & Nels Cline +
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A trio of songwriting innovators on one noteworthy evening line-up.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
CineFest Brasil
If I Were You 2 (Se eu fosse você 2) directed by Daniel Filho
Silvia Machete
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
The natural born carioca is renowned for her trademark little red dress, twirling hoops and sensuous guitar work; followed by the US premiere of a wildly popular Brazilian comedy.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Music & Film
Béla Fleck
Toumani Diabaté
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
A full set of music by Béla Fleck and Toumani Diabaté, followed by a screening of the documentary tracing Fleck’s journey through Africa in search of the origins of the banjo.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Music & Film
I Am Cuba directed by Mikhail Kalatozov
The Pedrito Martinez Project
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The multi-faceted musician performs songs anchored in his beloved Cuba; followed by a screening of the unforgettable film that reconstructs the life of the island during the Batista era.
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
Asbury Shorts: An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films
Mingus Dynasty Quintet
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
A dynamic evening of live music, celebrity guests, and elite award-winning short films compiled from the past ten years.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Dance
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
nathantrice/RITUALS dance theater
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The accomplished modern dance company DCDC grounds their work in the African American experience. Choreographer Nathan Trice employs a diverse ensemble to create dance theater works.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Boys Noize
Drop the Lime and Special Guests
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
A mega-dance party led by the go-to motivator and music producer extraordinaire.
Presented in association with Meanred Productions.
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Jazmine Sullivan
Chrisette Michele
Jon B.
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Soul takes center stage on this bill with heartfelt anthems, ballads, love songs and good vibes from three of today’s most sought after vocalists.
Presented in association with Globe Star Media.
Saturday, August 15 & 16, 2009
Dance
Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company
with musical guest Martha Wainwright
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A very special evening of dance and music that will feature a world premiere by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, set to new music by Martha Wainwright, both commissioned by City Parks Foundation.
Map and Directions
Central Park SummerStage is located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side.
Subway: 6 train to 68th or 77th Streets; N, R or W trains to 5th Avenue; F train to 63rd Street and Lexington, 1, 2, 3, 9, B or C trains to 72nd Street
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