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Parks in New York City: Washington Square Park

By Jeff Myers


Washington Square Park, New York City, is situated in Manhattan's Greenwich Village and is a favourite local park for residents and holiday makers, too. Events in Washington Square Park are many and some of the hottest include concerts, outside theatre, art and various workshops.



Free Summer Concerts

The Washington Square Music Festival 2011 starts in July and will have concerts consistently each Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. The concerts will run from July thru August. Come join us for an evening of beautiful jazz and classical music under the direction of musical director Lutz Rath. This year, the Washington Square Musical Festival will celebrate 53 years of free concerts and is the second oldest free classical music series in NYC. The concerts are located in front of the Holley Statue in the middle of Washington Square. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Churchin Greeewich Village

NYLaughs ' Laughter in the Park 2011

NyLaughs ' Laughter in the Park is a free comedy series that runs for 11 weeks, beginning August 14, 2011, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Location is at Holley Plaza. Patrons should enter thru Washington Square west and walk east.

Mommy/Daddy and Me Photography Workshop

The NY City Photo Safari (newyorkcityphotosafari.com) will be piecing together a fun filled photo workshop for Dads, Moms and kids. This workshop will happen October 2, 2011 from 9:00-11:00 am. Learn the way to improve your photography abilities by taking photos of the surrounding environment and taking family photographs. You're sure to enjoy this special afternoon with your child or kids. Classes are $150. (for one parent and one child) and this price includes a great quality 8X10 of your best image. You need to bring your own electronic camera and, if at all possible, it is a good idea to bring additional cameras - one for you and one for your child. The Mommy/Daddy and Me is at 5th Avenue and Washington Square North, Manhattan.






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