Gowanus Lounge calls him the Oracle of Prospect Park. But for me, Eugene Patron is simply the last word on everything that goes on in that great park like this concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra on July 14th at 8 p.m. and these fun sounding events at the Lefferts Historic House.
Each year, the New York Philharmonic returns to Prospect Park’s Long Meadow Ballfields for an amazing free concert under the stars. This year’s program will include Mozart’s Divertimento in D major, K.125a; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4; and Sibelius’ Finlandia. Alan Gilbert will conduct; Sheryl Staples and Michelle Kim will be featured on violin.
A fireworks display rounds out the evening. The concert space features a state-of-the-art sound system with a wireless broadcast network and 24 15-foot speaker towers. Park concessions will be on hand, selling hot dogs, ice cream, and other great summertime refreshments.
Enter the Long Meadow at 9th Street and Prospect Park West or Bartel Pritchard Circle/15th St.
For Alliance Members at the Arborist Level and above, we offer V.I.P. seating with complimentary soft drinks and more. Call (718) 965-8965 for information about VIP seating.
For all other information, including weather-related concerns, call the New York Philharmonic concert information hotline at (212) 875-5709
He also sent word about an interesting sounding event in the Park on July 4th an 5th at the Lefferts Historic House. Interestingly, in the 19th century, July 5th was a day to celebrate the end of slavery.
The spirit of independence fills Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. For many years in the 19th century, July 5 was a day to celebrate emancipation with parades and festive dinners. Saturday, July 5 at the Lefferts Historic House there will be a special celebration to mark the anniversary of the end of slavery in New York State.
2:00pm – Illustrated talk by historian Dr. Sherrill D. Wilson, who will explore the experience of Black New Yorkers of the 1820s and 30s.
3:00 pm – Musical Performance: Heritage Organic Percussion uses instruments from Africa to play traditional, dynamic rhythms.
4:00 pm – Parade: Join a noisy and proud march recalling the days of the first generations of free African- Americans in New York. Lead by master storyteller Tammy Hall.
All afternoon, from 1pm to 4 pm enjoy crafts on the lawn: gourd shaker workshop, make your own rice rattles, bead necklaces, paper hats and enjoy ice treats
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