Summer in the City II

Summer in the City II is a continuation of last post. New York City events for August 2009 (plan ahead) include:

FREE Lincoln Center out of Doors events and of course continuatin of films at Bryant Park
with August films including Kramer vs. Kramer, The Magnificent Seven and Close Encounters.

For a New York Resident mini-vacation in July head out to the Tree House on City Island, enjoy a truly amazing dinner, then walk across the avenue to enjoy Saturday Night Jazz. There is a $10 cover at the time of this posting, but if the future July gigs are as good as yesterday's- worth every penny.

City Island is billed as the Cape Cod of the city and accessible by #6 train and #29 bus. Or if you land on another train route #5, #2, #4 or the D then it is the #12 to the #29 connect at Pelham Bay Station- use the MTA map planner on the blog.

Hmm maybe I need a full post on City Island.

Jazz in New York City

New York City is a Jazz lovers dream come true this summer. Most days you can find a free or affordable performance in any of the 5 boros. There's jazz for the purist and performances with blues and rock. Even BAM- (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is hosting lunchtime concerts at Metrotech.

There's jazz in Harlem Meer and the Charlie Parker Festival as well as jazz at Scandanavia House.

If you are interested in Smooth Cruises it's a good idea to order tickets early. I've been watching each cruise sell out.