Summer in the city couldn't be more complete than a WNYC sponsored concern. The Naumberg Bandshell has wonderful accoustics when a live show is happening. I caught the orchestra here yesterday, but on NYE there was a DJ with light show. It was amazing to celebrate the NYE here.
As a runner, I can tell you it often has concerts and family oriented events as it is in located in the center of Central Park. It is a great place to take a date for an afternoon or late night walk as it is along Poet's Row in the park which has a tree lined covered walkway. Find your inner peace. Check out the Naumberg Bandhsell which has been delighting New Yorkers for...
Read moreLive concerts, especially in June and July, concerts are free, concerts hosted by the original family that established the Bandshell over 100 years ago. Concerts are hosted by the Fantastic WQXR, New York's classical music station. When no live concerts available, is one of the most beautiful locations right in the middle of Central Park, near the 72nd Street pathway, that you can walk or bicycle from east or west side of Manhattan. I highly...
Read moreJohn Lennon's video, of his title track 'Mind Games', was partially filmed in this bandshell. Lennon can be seen in the video, dancing a 'jig', onstage the bandshell. Also...he can be seen sitting in a chair, and then abruptly standing, and approaching the bandshell stage, from the camera's perspective of being on the...
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