The Tempest: storms, schemes, and a happy end
On May 27th The Tempest opens the Public Theatre’s annual Shakespeare in the Park season at Central Park’s Delacorte Theatre. Refresh your memory of the plot details as we explore images of … Continue reading
May 26, 2015 · 1 Comment
Banjos, Mandolins, Cats, and Dogs
In the 1950s and 1960s, Sunday afternoons were spirited times in Washington Square Park. For several hours folk singers, accompanied by enthusiasts, performed in the public space. In a convivial … Continue reading
May 19, 2015 · 6 Comments
Bringing the American Civil War to high school students
This spring the Collections Department has been collaborating with our colleagues in the Frederick A.O. Schwarz Center to use archival material to support education programming. The City Museum developed Surpass! a … Continue reading
May 12, 2015 · 3 Comments
MCNY Blog: New York Stories 