E-News: June 6, 2008

Prospect Park
E-Newsletter

June 6, 2008

In This Issue:

• Celebrate Brooklyn!
• Metropolitan Opera
• Twilight Tours
• Father's Day in the Park

More News:

Cultural Mix 2008
Saturday, June 14
1 - 6 p.m.
Rejoice in the melting pot that is Brooklyn, NYC! The Prospect Park Alliance Youth Council’s sixth annual Cultural Mix showcases talents, foods, and traditions from every corner of the globe – all for free. Read more >

Free Family Film
Thursday, June 26
8:30 p.m.
Start your school break off right by enjoying a free feature film on the big screen in the Park’s Long Meadow. This family film TBA is sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

The Cat in the Hat
Friday, June 27
8:45 p.m.
Join the Youth Council on the Bowling Green Lawn for a free outdoor screening of the life-action film "Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat.” Read more >

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Celebrate Brooklyn!
Season begins June 12, 8 p.m. with Isaac Hayes

It’s time to celebrate summer with Celebrate Brooklyn! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the borough’s best showcase of music, dance, film and theater. Running from June 12 – August 9, Celebrate Brooklyn’s season will feature 25 free performances – all at the Bandshell. Performances are most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Read more >

Metropolitan Opera
Friday, June 20, 8 p.m.

People from all five boroughs are expected to converge upon Prospect Park’s Long Meadow Ballfields for what will likely go down in history as one of the Metropolitan Opera’s biggest outdoor concerts ever. The Met will only play one Park concert in 2008: Brooklyn's Prospect Park! This historic concert will feature soprano Angela Gheorghiu and tenor Roberto Alagna – two of opera’s biggest stars, together on the same stage. Rain date June 21. Sponsored by Bank of America. Read more >

Twilight Tours
Selected summer Thursdays, 7 p.m.
June 19, 26 • July 3, 10, 31 • August 7, 14, 21, 28

Enjoy a romantic evening of wine and cheese on the charming Boathouse balcony, and then tour the Park’s majestic Lullwater on our electric boat Independence. After your ride, go on an Audubon Naturalist-guided exploration of the Park’s nature trails. $25 per person. Tours fill up fast, so make reservations early! (718) 287-3400 x114. Read more >

Father's Day in the Park
Sunday, June 15

Stop by Prospect Park on Father’s Day for a bevy of activities - for kids and their dads!

• Make a Father’s Day card out of recycled materials at the Audubon Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Ride the electric boat Independence to learn about the animals of the Lullwater and all of their fatherly responsibilities. Read more >

• Lloyd Miller of the Deedle Deedle Dees is back at Lefferts Historic House with his unique brand of traditional tunes, starting at 3 p.m. Serenade dad on his day, then treat him to a sample of 18th-century Dutch-style coleslaw that kids can help to prepare. Read more >

• The Carousel and pedal boats will also both be open from 12 – 6 p.m on Father’s Day!