Above, summer in Central Park continued last weekend with many relaxing, enjoying the weather, and having some fun. A bucket of soapy water leads to some big beautiful bubbles near Bethesda Fountain (mid-park, near 72nd) last weekend. Thanks to @isardasorensen for the photo.
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Above, the HBO film Cinema Verite, starring Tim Robbins, James Gandolfini, and Diane Lane, shoots scenes in Central Park last week. As movie and television production on the streets and in the parks of New York City rise, the debate continues as to whether NYC filming productions are beneficial or not. 311 complaints against the [...]
Although rain has dampened the first half of this year’s Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, weather for the remainder of the week is looking up, so take an evening and head to the lawn north of Sheep Meadow (mid-park near 69th) and catch a classic New York City flick. Tonight, the festival continues with the [...]
Even if you aren’t into celebrity news and gossip as much as we are, you have to admit that Jennifer Garner and her family are one adorable clan, and you can’t be mad when they come to town. The whole family (Affleck included) has been spotted in various parts of the Upper West Side since [...]
Another summer series is winding down, so time to get out and enjoy a Central Park outdoor event while the weather is still warm… the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series concludes this Friday with one more free early-morning show in the park. Come to Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield (SummerStage, mid-park near 69th) to see [...]
Former NFL star and current Fox NFL Football Sunday correspondent Michael Strahan was spotted in the neighborhood last week. My Upper West tipster Mary R. spotted the athlete where else? At the gym… he was reportedly working out at the Equinox at 76th and Amsterdam on Thursday evening.
Another recent neighborhood celebrity sighting is one that [...]
Gossip Girl is back on the Upper West Side today. The hit show is scheduled to film in the vicinity of 108th between Broadway and Amsterdam, unless weather delays the shoot.
Also filming in the neighborhood today is an HBO movie titled Cinema Verite. The film, starring Tim Robbins, James Gandolfini, and Diane Lane, is a [...]
The 2010 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival takes place this week, screening a series of fantastic movies for free under the stars in the park. The festival, taking place from Tuesday to Saturday, brings New York’s iconic skyline, buildings, and neighborhoods to center stage with this year’s theme, “Iconic New York.” Enjoy classics like Saturday [...]
Preservationist group Landmark West! is embracing technology as they work to launch an Upper West Side iPhone app, according to DNAinfo. The smartphone application would be a neighborhood walking tour, guiding users up Central Park West and giving information about sites like The Dakota (CPW at 72nd) along the way. In order to launch the [...]
Above left, the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato walk the red carpet for the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiere that took place at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on Wednesday. Young fans arrived by the many to catch a glimpse of their favorite Disney stars, and were treated to a big surprise after [...]
