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SummerStage 2009 is Here!
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| Photo by Jack Vartoogian / FrontRowPhotos |
Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 season schedule of its flagship free performing arts festival, Central Park SummerStage. Internationally acclaimed for presenting world-renowned and emerging talent from around the globe and New York City’s own backyard, the Central Park SummerStage season promises to be as electrifying as ever with a calendar chock-full of culturally diverse programs in multiple disciplines including music, dance, word, film, and comedy.
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Click here to watch webisodes from the 2008 season.
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Visiting from out of town? Click here for a discount package at the Buckingham Hotel and VIP SummerStage passes!
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| Upcoming Events at Central Park SummerStage |
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Oumou Sangare, Les Nubians, Asa
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Sunday, July 05, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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An outstanding day of music featuring three pioneering African and “Afropean” chanteuses.
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Juana Molina
Curumin
El G (ZZK)
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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 Electronic and danceable sounds straight from Argentina and Brazil. Presented in associated with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).
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Matisyahu
Umphrey’s McGee
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage.
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Calle 13
Bebe
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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Puerto Rico’s socially outspoken and critically praised urban-alternative Grammy winners.
Presented in associated with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).
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Family Day!
DJ Lance Rock & Brobee (of Yo Gabba Gabba!)
The Fresh Beat Band
Billy B.
Storytime with Iza Trapani
"Sleeping Beauty" Puppet Show
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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A day for the entire family showcasing Nickelodeon stars, hip music, storytelling, marionette puppets, and dancing.
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The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital
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Monday, July 13, 2009
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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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. Click here for more information.
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Q-Tip
Chester French
Little Dragon
Benji B
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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The beloved hip hop innovator and Renaissance man shares the day with musical trailblazers from around the globe.
Presented in association with Giant Step.
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Alpha Blondy & The Solar System
Lee "Scratch" Perry & Dubblestandart
Subatomic Sound System
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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These two charismatic and political reggae originators from Côte d'Ivoire and Jamaica, have defined the genre and expanded its global reach. Suggested Donation $5.
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Bettye LaVette
Budos Band
Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez
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Friday, July 24, 2009
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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The sophisticated soul songstress shares a bill with the NYC’s own Afro Soul band and radio personality/soul music champion.
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Jerry Rivera and special guests
N’Klabe
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
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The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping salsero spices things up for an afternoon of música muy caliente. Presented in association with Globe Star Media.
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