Free Shakespeare, Free Movies, Emily Dickinson, and more
We love summer time in NYC because honestly, there is just no end to all the things you can do for free, or at a relatively low cost, on hot sultry weeknights or weekends. From the New York Botanical Gardens, to Shakespeare in the Park, and movies in Bryant Park, who needs the Hamptons? And don't miss PTA Mom's special story today on Three Terrific Women, Three Courageous Children, and Three Great Causes.
Flowers & Poetry | Emily Dickinson's Garden The Poetry of Flowers at the New York Botanical Garden is a recreation of Dickinson's 19th century flower garden and homestead, carefully assembled from research of her poems and notes. A self-guided tour through the garden features 35 of Dickinson's poems posted near the plants and flowers that meant so much to her and an exhibition of over 50 fascinating artifacts including books, manuscripts, watercolors and photographs tell the story of Emily Dickinson's life. Tickets are halfprice for Goldstar Members. Reg. Price $8-$20; Goldstar price: $4-$10. (Plus service fees.) Not a member of Goldstar? It's free.
High Line and the Skyline | Chelsea High Line and Skyline is a combination cruise along the Hudson and a walking tour of the new High Line Park and Chelsea, led an historian. We mentioned this tour a couple of weeks back and one tomato wrote to tell us the cruise was great, the park inspired, and as she said "I fell in love with my city all over again." Regular price is $65 but you can get tickets via Goldstar for $39 (plus service fees.)
The Storyteller | June 19-21 National Dance Institute's Event of the Year: The Storyteller takes place at LaGuardia High School Concert Hall, and will delight children of all ages. And it's a great way to support the National Dance Institute, a not-for-profit organization founded in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage children and motivate them towards excellence. Tickets are just $12 in advance. Let's hear it for the arts. Get the details at our events page.
Delacorte Theater | June 9 - August 1 Shakespeare in the Park. One of the highlights of summer in NYC is Shakespeare in Central Park. FREE! This year's plays are The Winter's Tale and the Merchant of Venice. Free tickets are distributed by standing in line at Delacorte Theater in Central Park, and on their web site via a new Virtual Ticketing system. Register, and then go on line the day of the performance to request tickets and they will email you back if tickets are available. Details at our events page.
Southwest Porch at Bryant Park | Movie Nights at Bryant Park start June 21
This is a park that just keeps getting better and better. Monday night movies on the lawn start June 21, with Goldfinger. And make sure to have a cocktail and snacks at our new favorite spot in the park, The Southwest Porch, a luxurious al fresco lounge with Adirodack chairs, sofas, couches, and swings. More details at our event page.
Here's to the good life!
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