Archives for June 2013

coney island mermaid parade (3 of 3)

6/30/13

So how did the Coney Island Mermaid Parade get its name? Dick Zigun — the unofficial mayor of Coney Island founded the parade in 1983. “Coney Read More

coney island mermaid parade (2 of 3)

6/29/13

And what's a Coney Island Mermaid Parade without antique/classic/vintage cars? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ coming up... The contestants of the Read More

coney island mermaid parade (1 of 3)

6/28/13

To get you in the mood for the 2013 Coney Island Mermaid Parade, let's set the scene. A cool breeze on a warm day and 800,000 of your closest Read More

2013 coney island mermaid parade, usa

6/27/13

Mermaids and mermen and sea creatures, oh my! Finally after four years of living in NYC... I got to experience the Coney Island Mermaid Parade in Read More

new york city monthly

6/27/13

Almost three years ago, I posted about the Standard Hotel and since then I've received several inquiries about using this particular capture in Read More

naumburg orchestral concert in central park

6/26/13

Can you imagine back in the 1860's when the New York Herald reported..."at least five thousand persons gathered around the performers, while outside Read More

vinegar hill, brooklyn

6/25/13

Vinegar Hill...never heard of it...but my recent visit to DUMBO to hear the Archway performance provided a little extra time to explore. A little Read More

summer solstice: the paul winter consort

6/24/13

Thankfully, there's no problem catching a cab at 3:45 a.m. Yes, that is a.m. as in the MORNING. Off to experience Paul Winter's celebration of the Read More

make music new york 2013

6/23/13

Man...my city really knows how to throw a summer solstice party! On June 21st, musicians descended throughout the five boroughs of NYC with over Read More

brooklyn bridge park

6/20/13

Wow! If you find yourself anywhere near the waterfront under the Brooklyn Bridge then you must check out the amazing progress at the Brooklyn Bridge Read More

village of cold spring

6/19/13

Field trip! Head to Grand Central Station and hop on the Metro-North's Hudson Line and in an hour you've landed in an adorable, quintessential Read More

sing for hope pianos

6/17/13

What a wonderful surprise to find 88 artist-designed pianos all together today at Lincoln Center after spending the last couple of weeks spread about Read More