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City Parks Foundation Announces the 2008 Season
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With a global reputation for presenting one of the finest free performing arts festivals in the nation, City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 23rd season of Central Park SummerStage.
From celebrations of American soul, to spotlights on New York City's own emerging indie-rock talent, to U.S. debuts from trailblazing international artists, the 2008 Central Park SummerStage season offers something for everyone.
We gratefully acknowledge our season sponsors, donors, and members who help keep SummerStage free, and we welcome everyone to enjoy the 2008 season in the heart of the city.
Click here to download the 2008 SummerStage brochure.
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Mavis Staples
Stephanie McKay
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Friday, June 13, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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Celebrate opening night with two women who cross the generations of gospel and soul. Presented in association with the Museum of African Art.
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Vampire Weekend
Kid Sister
Born Ruffians
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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Opening weekend ignites this summer afternoon with the rock and electro-funk of music’s next big thing.
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Victor Manuelle
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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Latin music’s superstar graces the stage. Presented in association with Globe Star Media.
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Comedy Central Park
Featuring: Stephen Lynch and Mike Birbiglia, hosted by Julian McCullough
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Friday, June 20, 2008
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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Two cutting-edge comedic singer-songwriters perform from their best-selling albums on the Second Annual Evening of Comedy and Music. Presented in association with Comedy Central.
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Definitely Poetry
Featuring: Kokayi, Lemon, La Bruja, Will Power, JLove Calderon
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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An evening of live music and poetry featuring innovative and powerful spoken word artists, musicians and writers.
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Yael Naim
David Donatien
Piers Faccini
Herman Dune
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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A multilingual chanteuse and her studio collaborator headline an evening of French-based songwriters with subtle storytelling styles.
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Thievery Corporation (live) with Seu Jorge
featuring Special Guests Bebel Gilberto & Federico Aubele
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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A benefit concert for Central Park SummerStage presented by Live Nation.
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Vieux Farka Toure
Fallou Dieng
Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat
Dj Sirak
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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West Africa shines in this dynamic line-up featuring superstars from Mali, Senegal and Nigeria.
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Mosh Ben Ari
Rupa and The April Fishes
Y-Love
Diwon
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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An Israeli reggae singer, a Gypsy-tinged multilingual band from California, and a Jewish rapper break down the boundaries of nationality and genre.
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Rachid Taha
Dengue Fever
Apollo Heights
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Saturday, July 05, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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A day of global rock featuring Algerian raï-punk, Cambodian–infused psychedelic rock, and guitar-driven soundscapes direct from the Lower East Side.
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