Summer Stage Concerts 2012

MAY
19

Partnerships for Parks

IT’S MY PARK DAY

5.19.2012 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |

Join Partnerships for Parks to celebrate It’s My Park Day on Saturday, May 19, 2012! Each It’s My Park Day, thousands of New Yorkers come together to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks and public spaces throughout the five boroughs!…

JUN
5

ANNUAL SUMMERSTAGE GALA HONORING THE MUSIC OF JIMI HENDRIX

Produced by Michael Dorf & City Winery

6.5.2012 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Central Park

Featuring performances by Bebel Gilberto / Amel Larrieux / G. Love & Special Sauce / The Roots / John Scofield with Nigel Hall on vocals / Soulive (house band) / Keller Willams and other very special guests. This annual fundraising benefit supports CPF’s free year-round arts programming. The night begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail party for Platinum and Gold table purchasers held in the Pergola Area at SummerStage. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m., followed by the concert at 8:00 p.m….

JUN
6

Hosted by Dahved Levy

MIDNITE / DJ CARTER VAN PELT

Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media and WBLS

6.6.2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Betsy Head Park

Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of “old school”roots music with modern day experiences to create a unique listening experience. …

JUN
7

Presented in Association with: Giant Step

BOBBY WOMACK / WILLIS EARL BEAL

6.7.2012 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Central Park

Bobby Womack defines rock and roll history. He is set to release his first new album in 18 years on June 12th. The Bravest Man In The Universe. Over the span of his 50 plus year career, Bobby Womack has…

JUN
7

BUCKSHOT / SMIF N WESSUN / SEAN PRICE OF THE BOOT CAMP CLIK

6.7.2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Betsy Head Park

Boot Camp Clik’s style of hardcore raps over dirty samples, epitomizes classic New York hip-hop. …

JUN
7

BROOKLYN / QUEENS TEEN DAY

6.7.2012 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Betsy Head Park

JUN
8

DECADANCETHEATRE / WHITNEY HUNTER[MEDIUM]

Master Class by Decadancetheatre

6.8.2012 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Herbert Von King Park

Since 2004, Decadancetheatre has been challenging hip-hop’s male-dominated convention, by taking female dancers out of the background of music videos and into the forefront of theatrical performance. …

JUN
8

JJ HAIRSTON / JESSICA REEDY

Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media and WLIB

6.8.2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Betsy Head Park

James “JJ” Hairston and the Youthful Praise choir have proven themselves to be one of the most sought after contemporary choirs in the nation….

JUN
9

10th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil NY:

SANDRA DE SÁ / SCREENING: RAUL

6.9.2012 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Central Park

Brazilian cinema is celebrating the 10th edition of Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil – NY. This annual event honors the best and the brightest of Brazil’s innovative new cinema. As is tradition, the opening night film of the 10th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil NY, presented outdoors at SummerStage in Central Park, will feature a performance by the Queen of Brazilian Soul, Sandra de Sá, followed by director Walter Carvalho’s documentary, RAUL a look into the life of Brazilian rock legend, Raul Seixtas….

JUN
9

GERMAUL BARNES/VIEWSIC EXPRESSIONS DANCE / RESTORATION DANCE THEATRE COMPANY

Master Class by Calvin Wiley

6.9.2012 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Herbert Von King Park

Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance was formed in 1993 by Bessie Award winner, Germaul Barnes. …

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