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Annual Sakura Matsuri April - May New York City's "Rite of Spring" celebrates many years! With over 200 trees in bloom, Brooklyn Botanic Garden's flowering cherries take center stage during this phenomenal weekend celebrating Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances. Enjoy traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, bonsai pruning, tea ceremonies, craft demonstrations, and workshops for both adults and children. Learn about other items of interest going on at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Jerome Robbins’s “Watermill” Ballet Celebrated In Program With Edward Villella And Deborah Jowitt
Legendary dancer, who performed “Watermill,” to speak
at the New-York Historical Society with Robbins biographer
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 6:30 pm
Non-Members: $15; Students, Educators, and Seniors: $10; Members: $8

Pétanque Lessons at Bryant Park
Friday, Apr 25, 2008 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
La Boule New Yorkaise brings one of Europe’s most popular games to the park.
Taking place at Bryant Park (40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
For More Information: (212) 768-4242

Nature on Stage in Staten Island
Friday, Apr 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm
A performance about nature and animal myths. What animal will you choose to be when you get your chance to perform? All ages welcomed.
Taking place at Blue Heron Park (222 Poillon Avenue between Amboy & Hylan Boulevard)
For More Information: (718) 967-3542

Riverdale Hike in the Bronx
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
Join them for a hike in search of wildflowers and wildlife. Bring your own binoculars.
Meet at Henry Hudson Parkway, southbound service road and West 232 Street

Cherry Tree Blossom Celebration in Queens
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Drums, dance and speeches to honor Mr. Inagaki, who collected Cherry Tree contribution seeds in Japan.
Taking place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Plant Giveaway at RING Garden
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Help them dig up excess daylillies, lilacs, and other plants.
To get to there, take the A Train, Bx7, or M100 to 200th Street and Dyckman Street.
Taking place at the Intersection of Broadway, Dyckman Street, Riverside Drive, and Seaman Avenue in Upper Manhattan For more Information: (212) 567-8272

Happy Hounds Hike in Staten Island
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Grab your four-legged friend and head over to the Greenbelt Nature Center. Learn the trails on this leisurely hike through the woods and make new friends.  Registration required; limited to 12 people and their dogs.   
Meet at the Greenbelt Nature Center (700 Rockland Avenue)
For More Information: (718) 351-3450

Tenth Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 am

Hundreds of bicyclists garbed in brightly colored cycling attire are expected to gather with their bikes inside the Cathedral for the Tenth Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at 10 AM on Saturday, April 26. 

The 14th Parkinson's Unity Walk -
Saturday, April 26, 2008 -- (rain or shine)!

The annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk is a celebration of people with Parkinson’s and their families and friends. Individuals from around the world gather in New York City’s Central Park for a gentle walk and a day of festivities. The purpose of the Walk is to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and much-needed funds for research.
Visit the official site for additional information regarding this special event.

Step Forward to Cure Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9:00 am
83rd Street Promenade within Riverside Park

Step Forward walkathons provide an opportunity to create awareness of this devastating disorder while raising critically needed funds for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance research to find a cure and for community support programs. Put on your walking shoes and join others in your community for this 2-mile walk. And later, celebrate at a post walkathon wrap-up party. Click here to register online.

2008 New York City Lymphomathon at South Street Seaport
Saturday, April 26

The Lymphomathon is non-competitive 5K walk where survivors, family, friends, community and corporate teams walk in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by lymphoma.

Legends of Salsa: The Gathering of Salsa Royalty at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts at Lehman College in the Bronx
Produced by Jimmy Delgado
Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 pm
Tickets: $45, $40

Featuring Vocalists: Adalberto Santiago, Bobby Cruz, and Lalo Rodriguez.
Timbaleros: Orestes Vilato, Nicky Marrero and Mike Collazo.
Special Invited Guests: Richie Ray, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Andy Gonzalez and Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez
All performing with the Jimmy Delgado Orchestra.

The Ninth Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial Chess Tournaments
Saturday, April 26 &
Sunday, April 27, 2008
At the Hotel New Yorker, 8th Avenue & 34th St, New York, NY (212) 971-0101

For more information, please call: (516) 371-3717
e-mail: pbowyer@bbowyer.org web: www.bbowyer.org
Please note: Bring clocks and sets, none will be provided
Payment must be received by April 25th

Bi-weekly Bark Brigade in Queens
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 at 9:00 am
Bring your dog and join the Rangers for a walk in the woods. No pooch? No problem. Come anyway. Program meets every two weeks during the spring.
Meet at the K-9 Korral Dog Run (Park Lane South & 85 Street)

Spring Migration in the Bronx
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:00 am
Along with the temperatures, migration season is heating up! Join the Rangers as we welcome back our fine feathered friends.
Taking place at the Pelham Bay Ranger Station, Pelham Bay Park (Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue)
For More Information: (718) 885-3467

2008 NYC GROWS Garden Festival presented by Target
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join them in Union Square Park on Sunday, April 27, 2008, for the NYC GROWS Garden Festival, presented by Target. The 3rd annual garden festival is co hosted by the National Gardening Association and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and will provide opportunities for national, regional, and local companies to demonstrate their social responsibility to, and create brand awareness among, consumers interested in making their lives more "green."
Taking place at Union Square Park, South Plaza

Poetry in the Park: Walt Whitman's Gift in Brooklyn
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Bring your favorite Whitman poems for a reading or just come listen to the poetry of one of the founding fathers of the park.
Taking place at the Fort Greene Visitor Center. Enter the park at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park.
For More Information: (718) 722-3218

History Club: Staten Island Naturalist in Staten Island
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Join the Rangers to pay tribute to some of our famous naturalists.  We'll explore the area they fought to save.
Taking place at Blue Heron Park (222 Poillon Avenue between Amboy & Hylan Boulevard)
For More Information: (718) 967-3542

Concert at Wave Hill in the Bronx
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm
The Yings: The entire Ying Quartet offers a program of Brahms and two works composed recently for the quartet by Sebastian Currier and Lowell Liebermann.
Tickets: $15 Member; $24 Non-member; $21 Senior 65+ and Student.
Advanced purchase recommended; call (718) 549-3200 x385.
Taking place at Wave Hill House (675 West 252nd Street)
For More Information: (718) 549-3200 x385

30th Annual Antique Auto Show at the Queens County Farm Museum
Sunday, April 27
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Members of the New York Antique Auto Club will exhibit their cars on the farmhouse grounds. Automobile memorabilia, historic house tours, hayrides, and food will be available.
Adults $5.00; Children $2.00 (Age 6 And Under)

Poetry Place
on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Firemen's Memorial Island at 103rd Street within Riverside Park

Meet by the benches on the Riverside Drive Island at 103rd Street for an afternoon of poetry readings. Bring a poem to share or just come and enjoy the selections of others. Poets of all ages are welcome. Some chairs will be available, but please feel free to bring your own chair or blanket to relax on. In case of rain, this event will be held in the lobby of 310 Riverside Drive.

March of Dimes Walkathon -
April 27, 2008
Walk Time: 9:30 AM
Distance: 6 miles

WalkAmerica A six-mile walkathon through New York City to benefit the March of Dimes

Thousands upon thousands will be present to walk this walkathon for the sake of raising money. I remember joining in as a child and getting sponsors to pay a nickel or dime for every mile I walked. It's a great cause and it may not be too late for you to join up! 'and if you don't then maybe there's someone who is marching whom you might sponsor? Why not.
So for more information you can visit: http://www.walkamerica.org

Two Scholars Discuss The Social And Spiritual Impact Of The Suffering Caused By The American Civil War
Noted scholars Drew Gilpin Faust and David W. Blight in conversation
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 6:30 pm
ADMISSION: Non-Members: $15; Students, Educators, and Seniors: $10; Members: $8

The Annual New York International Orchid Show Indefinitely Postponed for this year of 2008 Here below is part of last year's listing: Thousands of vivid and exotic orchids will be on view under a tent floating over the Rockefeller Center Rink when the 27th New York International Orchid Show opens to the public. With previous years' estimated total attendances of between 150 to 200,000 it'd be no surprise at all if this year's show draws huge number of visitors from all over. Visit the New Yorkled International Orchid Show page for many more items of interest as well as photos. Rockefeller Center Between 49th and 50th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues

Tribeca Film Festival April 23 - May 4, 2008 Taking place in our very own Tribeca area in lower Manhattan will be the annual Tribeca Film Festival which was first launched in 2002. This annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of visits and such to the area...and ideal which is part of its initial aim: To revitalize and encourage the growth and recovery of the downtown area of NYC. To learn more about this set of cinemagraphic events and to purchase tickets visit their official website at: http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org

Quick Chek New Jersey Balloon Festival in Readington, NJ Take part in the spectacle to end all others wherein years past millions of folks have witnesses the launching of balloon after balloon into the expansive skies of New Jersey. For over 23 years this festival has wowed spectators with its tons and tons of balloons on a 250-acre site. Taking place in Readington, New Jersey you're bound to ooh and aah as these masters of the sky take one and all's breaths away. This festival will take place over a 3 day span and last year featured such balloon shapes as the Quick Chek Eagle, Pepsi Super Can, Energizer Bunny, the Benihana and many others. Of course one can only believe that this year's shapes and sizes will be a treat for all. So if you're ready to be awed and want an escape that'll thrill you then visit this page put up by New Yorkled. (to top)

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Cherry Blossom Watch at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden April 5 thru May 11 At the Cherry Esplanade, Cherry Walk, Cherry Cultivars Area and Japanese Garden within the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the watch is on for those beautiful Cherry Trees blooming. New Yorkled's been there at the peak of the season at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in past years and it's truly a stunning scene for the splendid Cherry Trees as they've sprouted, bloomed, yawned and loved and yours truly has always walked away refreshed and reborn after being embraced by these living beauties. So join in and keep an eye out for these cherry trees since you won't regret it and you'll never forget it!!!!

Volunteer Opportunities at Riverside Park
During the month of April

Yup, if you enjoy helping out with the continued greening of our city and the maintenance of our parks then why not consider helping out at Riverside Park? They've got a nice list of chances for folks to partake in assisting with what goes on there. Visit their Calendar to see what's happening.

Hunter College Dance Company Presents 44th Annual Concert Featuring Works Choreographed by Students and Guest Artists
Thursday, April 3rd, Friday April 4th, and Saturday, April 5th, 8:00 pm
Taking place at the Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse: North Building, 1st Floor
(68th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues)
For Tickets: Call (212) 772-4448

Works choreographed by guest artists Susan Marshall, Blondell Cummings, and guest artist-in-residence Mark Morris, as well as those by Hunter College Dance Students will be performed April 3rd,  4th, and 5th, at 8:00 pm at the Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse, 68th Street (between Park and Lexington), Manhattan. Excerpts from Marshall’s highly-acclaimed “Cloudless,” and three sections of Morris’ “L’Allegro” and “Il Penseroso Ed Il Moderato” will be featured. Performances will also encompass a variety of styles from contemporary to African-fusion, comedic to tragic, and poetic to lyrical. The Hunter College Dance Company is composed of 74 students, and guest artist-in-residence Mark Morris.  Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for non-Hunter students and seniors. For ticket information contact the Kaye Box office at (212) 772-4448. 

First Friday! at Bartow-Pell in the Bronx
Friday, Apr 04, 2008
5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Hop on the free City Island's Bronx Seaside Trolley with its first stop - Bartow-Pell.  Join us as we welcome the Bronx Symphony Quartet as they lighten the air to celebrate the oncoming spring!   Violinists Joe Sherman and Edgar Halford, violist, Denise Orr, and cellist John Stott will play selections from Haydn String Quartet, Op 20 No 4 and Mozart String Quartet K 57. 
Refreshments, limited guided tours, and music, free with admission to museum.
Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)
For More Information: (718) 885-1461

Slope Music Presents Jazz at the Old Stone House in Brooklyn
Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 8:00 pm

Christiana Drapkin, vocals, Anders Nilsson, guitar, Dan Shuman, bass, and Charles Sibirsky, piano.  Drinks and snacks available.
Cost: $12.
Taking place at the Old Stone House (3rd Street between 4th and 5th avenues)
For More Information: (718) 768-3195

Scotland within the British Memorial Garden
In Hanover Square
Saturday, April 4th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

A free concert of traditional and contemporary Scottish music will be played at Hanover Square in Lower Manhattan as part of the 2008 Tartan Week celebrations.  The concert, presented by the British Memorial Garden Trust, Inc. in conjunction with the Scottish Government, will feature the Scots bands MacTalla Mór, the Red Hot Chili Pipers and the Pentland Caledonia Pipes & Drums. 

Learn more about this and other items at the British Memorial Gardens Page within New Yorkled Magazine.

Tartan Week National Tartan Day, Annual Parade - (bagpipes and drums) Saturday, April 5th from 44th St. on 6th Avenue up to 58th Street 212-980-0844 New York will play host to this annual celebration. 'and well, New Yorkled itself was at a previous year's celebration. This hugely impressive parade will have thousands of pipers marching up the Avenue of the Americas as we all stand on the sidelines enjoying the sound of bagpipes. Parade will form-up at 1:00 pm The Parade will start at 2:00 pm So why not pay a visit to New Yorkled's Tartan Week Page now to learn more?

The 4th Annual Shearing of the Heather at Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, Apr 05 from 9:45 am - 2:00 pm

The 3-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the shearing of the heather by members of the Northeast Heather Society and garden staff. In addition to the shearing, visitors can take tours of the garden, hear Bagpiping and drumming and join a children’s workshop while enjoying the garden’s spring beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades.
Schedule of Events
9:45  - Pipers & drummers perform on Margaret Corbin Circle
10:00 - Welcoming remarks
10:00 - 12:00 - Shearing of the Heathers
12:00 - 1:00 - Children's Boutoniere Workshop
1:00 - 2:30 - Walking tour of the Heather Garden and Alpine Garden

Animal Adoption in Staten Island
Saturday, Apr 05, 2008 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Need a new fuzzy friend? You can adopt from the variety of dogs and cats from P.L.U.T.O.  Animal Rescue right here in Staten Island. Join guest speaker Lisa Rooney for a trap/neuter/release lecture starting at 12 pm
Taking place at Blue Heron Park (222 Poillon Avenue between Amboy & Hylan Boulevard.)
For More Information: (718) 967-3542

Film Screening at Wave Hill in the Bronx
Saturday, Apr 05, 2008 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

View environmental films and presentations related to Glyndor Gallery's "Sound the Alarm: Landscapes in Distress."
Tickerts: $7 Member/$10 Non-member. Children free.
For reservations, call (718) 549-3200 x305.
Taking place at 675 West 252nd Street in the Riverdale Section of the Bronx

Fort Tryon Park Spring Festival
Saturday, Apr 05, 2008 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Enjoy live animals, hay rides, storytelling, games, face painting, crafts, art projects and much more as the trees and flowers bring color back to the neighborhood. Our 6th annual Spring Festival is fun for the whole family!
Taking place at the Anne Loftus Playground (Broadway & Dyckman Street) in Manhattan

Dance Performance: The Mansion Comes to Life at the Bartow Pell Mansion in the Bronx
Saturday, Apr 05, 2008 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Witness the mansion come alive! Dancers from Westchester’s only professional dance company, the Ajkun Ballet Theatre, use creative choreography to portray the life of the Bartow family and servants as they prepare the house and themselves for a party.  It’s a new twist on an old idea of touring a historic house site.  Set to music and moving from room to room, dancers will capture the everyday activities of a family and its staff living in the 1840s.  Guests will end their experience with an invitation to waltz with members of the ballet company in the enchanting orangerie!  Light refreshments will be available.

$15 adult, $10 seniors & students, free children under 6 years old
Members: $12 adult, $8 seniors & students, free children under 6 years old
Registration Requested for timed tour, (718) 885-1461 or email at "info [at] bpmm.org"

Taking place at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)
For More Information: 718- 885-1461

Springtime Scavenger Hunt in Brooklyn
Saturday, Apr 05, 2008 at 1:00 pm

The salt marsh is teeming with life- from crabs to shorebirds to marsh grass. Join the Rangers on a "hunt" for all things natural. Prizes will be awarded.

Taking place at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park (East 33rd Street and Avenue U) in
For More Information: (718) 421-2021

Forever Wild: Hunter Island Hike in the Bronx
Sunday, Apr 06, 2008 at 1:00 pm

With the summer beach crowds yet to arrive, Hunter Island is a remote wildlife paradise, filled with early spring bloomers.
Taking place at the Orchard Beach Nature Center. Pelham Bay Park.
For More Information: (718) 885-3466

Explore the Park Series: Owl's Head Park in Brooklyn
Sunday, Apr 06, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Built on the remains of the old Bliss Estate, Owl's Head Park delivers sweeping views of New York Harbor and is home to beautiful legacy trees. Discover the history of this beloved neighborhood park.

Taking place at Meet at the park house, Colonial Street entrance.

Tunnel Tour in Queens
Sunday, Apr 06, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Explore the forgotten tunnels and hidden chambers of old Fort Totten.

Taking place at Fort Totten Ranger Park, Enter the park at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Parkway.
For More Information: (718) 352-1769

Revolutionary War Re-enactment in Staten Island
Sunday, Apr 06, 2008 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

See demonstrations of camp life and drilling, and meet and greet the soldiers.
Taking place at Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Avenue)

For More Information: (718) 351-1611

Story Time Sunday: The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring
Sunday, Apr 06, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Sometimes in the big city, the signs of spring get lost in the hustle and bustle.  Join us at the farmhouse for a story about a boy who lived in the city and didn't believe in spring.  Then become a spring detective and go searching our park for signs that winter is over and spring is here!
Recommended for children ages 5-9.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE but reservations recommended as space is limited.

Taking place at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (4881 Broadway at 204th Street)
For More Information: (212) 304-9422

Hands On: New York Cares Spring Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
143rd Street in Riverside Park

New York Cares volunteers will be doing their Spring Clean Up Day in Riverside Park. Volunteers will remove invasive plants and trees and planting euonymous at 143rd Street in the Park.
If you are interested in working with this volunteer group, please contact Debbie Sheintoch, Director of Volunteers: 212-870-3070 or email at “grassroots (at) riversideparkfund.org”

Yoga in Staten Island
Saturday, Apr 12, 2008 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Join certified yoga instructor Nancy Kaufman for yoga sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome.
Fee for a series of eight classes is $70 for Greenbelt Conservancy members and $80 for non-members. Per class fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. 
Taking place at the Greenbelt Nature Center (700 Rockland Avenue, corner of Brielle Avenue)
For More Information: (718) 351-3450

Hawk Nest Watch at the Inwood Hill Nature Center
Saturday, Apr 12, 2008 at 12:00 pm

Spring is nesting season! Come check out our resident red tailed hawk nest, while learning all about raptors. Please bring binoculars.
Location: Inwood Hill Nature Center, Inwood Hill Park. Enter park at West 218th Street and Indian Road
For More Information: (212) 304-2365

Crash Derby in Staten Island
Saturday, Apr 12, 2008 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come for the thrills and spills in our remote control race car day.  Bring your own car, truck, et cetera to race at our indoor race course.  All ages are welcome.
Taking place at the Cromwell Recreation Center (Pier 6 & Hannah Street)
For More Information: (718) 816-6172

History Club: The Battle of Fort Sumter
Saturday, Apr 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm

This month's topic deals with the anniversary of Fort Sumter, which inaugurated the Civil War on April 12, 1861.
Taking place at Fort Totten Ranger Park, Enter the park at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Parkway in Queens
For More Information: (718) 352-1769

Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse at Fort Washington Park
Saturday, Apr 12, 2008 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This tiny lighthouse perched under the George Washington Bridge was saved from destruction by the children who fell in love with her through The Little Red Lighthouse and Great Gray Bridge by Hildrgrade Swift. Come see why she is so special. Meet at the Little Red Lighthouse.

Satyagraha: Gandhi's "Truth Force" in the Age of Climate Change
Sunday, April 13 at 7:00 pm

As Gandhi’s Legacy is Revisited, Environmental and Thought Leaders Ask, Can Gandhian Methods Help Us Combat Climate Change?
This item is Free and open to the public

Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Annual Walkathon
April 13, 2008 in the morning

Beginning and ending at the 79th Street Rotunda at Riverside Drive will be this annual benefit walk which aims to raise money in the fight against childhood cancer.

Join the Pediatric Cancer Foundation for their Annual Walkathon to raise money for the fight against childhood cancer.  After this item there will be a celebration featuring drink, music, food, raffle drawing and more. To learn more and to register you can visit the official website at: www.pcfwalk.org

Hike to Split Rock at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx
Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 11:00 am

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a scenic hike to Split Rock while learning about Anne Hutchinson and indigenous people of the area.
Meet at Split Rock Golf House (on Shore Road, near Bartow-Pell Mansion). Pelham Bay Ranger Station, Pelham Bay Park
For More Information: (718) 885-3467

Neighborhood Walking Series: Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 11:00 am

Discover the history and architecture on a walking tour of one of Brooklyn's most secluded neighborhoods. Learn about the historic churches that were stopovers for the Underground Railroad and about the development of an area that was once called Manhattan's "closest country retreat." Be sure to bring water and wear comfortable shoes.
Meet at Remsen Street and Esplanade entrance.

Fort Tryon Park Garden Walking Tours at Fort Tryon Park
Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades as you learn about the plants and history of Fort Tryon Park and Heather Garden from members of our expert horticultural staff.
On the first Sunday of the month, walks will include the Alpine Garden as well as the Heather Garden.
Meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden on Margaret Corbin Circle where Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue converge.

Human Rights Torch Relay Calls for Olympic Committee to Hold China to Its Promise to Improve Human Rights April 13 from Central Park to Union Square Learn more about this event at this newly added page.

the New York Havana Film Festival April 11 - 17, 2008 In an ongoing effort to keep New Yorkers up-to-date with the ever-changing Latin American film scene and its foundations, HFFNY has continuously presented efforts by new talent alongside the classic work of pioneering filmmakers. Learn more about this annual film fest here.

Roundtable of experts details the world of collecting fine rugs and textiles
Sotheby’s Senior VP To Moderate Program At the New-York Historical Society
The Art of Collecting – Fine Rugs and Textiles
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 6:30 pm
ADMISSION: Non-Members: $15; Students, Educators, and Seniors: $10; Members: $8

The Bronx Museum And The Havana Film Festival Team Up For…“Azúcar!”
Celebrating the arts and music of Cuba for First Fridays!
Friday, April 18 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

In conjunction with the Havana Film Festival of New York, The Bronx Museum will hold its FREE First Fridays! program, Azúcar! on the third Friday in April. Reinforcing the Museum’s dedication to providing free world-class events to the Bronx community and beyond, the showcase will feature a night of live DJ and band performances celebrating the arts and music of Cuba, and a screening of the film “Havana Kidz II.”

A new series launched in 2007, First Fridays! offers film screenings, art performances, music and other special events the first Friday of every month.

For more information, please visit www.bronxmuseum.org
The Bronx Museum of the Arts - South Wing – Lower Gallery
1040 Grand Concourse @ 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Commemoration at Riverside Park
Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Warsaw Ghetto Memorial (83rd Street, on the Promenade)

Join them for the annual ceremony honoring the heroism displayed during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943. Children from the Metropolitan Montessori School will also participate in the ceremony.
Visit as well the official Riverside Park Fund Website to learn more.

Children's Carnival at the Queens County Farm Museum
APRIL 19, 20
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday

Join them for a carnival in the apple orchard!
Carnival rides, midway games food, hayrides, petting zoo and a Magic Show (show times: 12,1,2,3 in the pavilion).
ADMISSION: $9.00 per person all ages to enter the farm grounds (carnival rides included at no additional charge)

Hawk Nest Watch at Inwood Hill Park
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 10:00 am

Spring is nesting season! Come check out our resident red tailed hawk nest, while learning all about raptors. Please bring binoculars.
Taking place at the Inwood Hill Nature Center, Inwood Hill Park. Enter park at West 218th Street and Indian Road
For More Information: (212) 304-2365

Nature's Beauty and You in Staten Island
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

"Nature's Beauty and You" art show featuring the works of four inspired artists, residents of Staten Island, who met as students of the College of Staten Island.  Reception Sunday, April 13th, 2008, 1:00-3:00 pm
Taking place at 700 Rockland Avenue (corner of Brielle Avenue)
For More Information: (718) 351-3450

Spring Migration Weekend in Queens' Forest Park
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 11:00 am

Along with the temperatures, migration season is heating up! Join the Rangers as we welcome back our fine, feathered friends.
Taking place at the Forest Park Visitor Center, Forest Park (Woodhaven Boulevard & Forest Park Drive)
For More Information: (718) 846-2731

Battle Prattle at Forte Greene Park in Brooklyn
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Names like Putman, DeKalb, and Lafayette dot our landscape. Find out who they were and the role they played in our nation's birth.
Taking place at the Fort Greene Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park. Enter the park at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park.
For More Information: (718) 722-3218

Snappers Away! In the Bronx
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Remember the baby snapping turtles we rescued over the winter? Well, the time has come for them to go home! Join us for the release.
Taking place at Van Cortlandt Park. Enter the park at West 246th Street and Broadway.
For More Information: (718) 548-0912

Family Art Project at Wave Hill in the Bronx
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Daffy for Daffodils/Jugueteando con narcisos: Celebrate our flowering world by becoming a flower for a day. Join the parade of spring blossoms in a hat or costume complete with fringed trumpet and a circle of petals. 
Taking place at the Kerlin Learning Center (675 West 252nd Street)
For More Information: (718) 549-3200

Open Mic at the Inwood Hill Nature Center
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Let your creative juices flow! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, and dance. Perform or watch... the choice is yours! Refreshments provided.
Taking place at the Inwood Hill Nature Center, Inwood Hill Park. Enter park at West 218th. Street and Indian Road.
For More Information: (212) 304-2365

Early Birding in Staten Island
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 at 9:00 am

The Urban Park Rangers will teach you everything you need to know to get started and try out your new skills on the trails. Each program highlights different bird types and special park areas for birds.
Taking place at Blue Heron Park (222 Poillon Avenue between Amboy & Hylan Boulevard)
For More Information: (718) 967-3542

Spring Migration in Queens' Fort Totten Park
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 at 10:30 am

Every spring, a wide variety of birds stop in to "fuel up" on their way to the warm weather breeding grounds. Join the Rangers in welcoming back our fine, feathered, fair weather friends.
Taking place in Fort Totten Ranger Park. Enter the park at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Parkway.
For More Information: (718) 352-1769

Blooming Hike in the Bronx
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 at 11:00 am

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a guided walk through the meadows to spot wildflowers and even wilder songbirds.
Taking place at Pelham Bay Ranger Station, Pelham Bay Park (Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue)
For More Information: (718) 885-3467

Spring Migration Weekend in Queens
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 at 11:00 am

Along with the temperatures, migration season is heating up! Join the Rangers as we welcome back our fine, feathered friends.
Taking place Meet at Mauro Playground (Park Drive east and 73 Terr.)

Green Apple Music Festival in Central Park
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Visit the Ranger table and learn about how parks are a habitat for wildlife. Also, learn about composting and decomposition while enjoying some fabulous music.
Taking place at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
For More Information: (212) 860-1376

Fort Tryon Park Garden Walking Tours
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades as you learn about the plants and history of Fort Tryon Park and Heather Garden from members of our expert horticultural staff.
On the first Sunday of the month, walks will include the Alpine Garden as well as the Heather Garden.
Meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden on Margaret Corbin Circle where Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue converge.

Astronomy Club in Queens
Sunday, Apr 20, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Join them for this monthly gathering of star gazers, as you explore the heavens with their Dobsonian telescope.  All ages welcomed.
Taking place at Fort Totten Ranger Park. Enter the park at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Parkway.
For More Information: (718) 352-1769

PBS Television Host And Columbia Professor Simon Schama To Speak
at the New-York Historical Society
Special evening with noted author, scholar, and PBS television personality
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Non-Members: $15; Students, Educators, and Seniors: $10; Members: $8

"Seaport Idol" - Annual Street Performer Auditions at South Street Seaport Tuesday, April 22 from Noon to 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm-7:30 pm The “2008” Street Performer Auditions and Registration will take place on-site the day of auditions starting at 11am for the morning session and 5pm for the evening session. they seek self-contained acts such as musicians, magicians, mimes, balloon artists, jugglers, acrobats, singers and dancers. Auditions will take place on the pier and in the case of inclement weather, the atrium. Candidates chosen will be placed on their  “2008” Street Performing Roster” and will notified by mail. Compensation is on a “pass-the-hat” basis.