Cinco de Mayo bachelorette party at the Boat Basin. Photo by Avi.
May 7, 2012 Weather: Mostly Cloudy, High of 62 Degrees.
Notices:
We have another great week of events up on our calendar, including an appearance by Toni Morrison and Russel Banks, a free music video release party, and lots of music and theater. We’ll be adding more events to the calendar later in the week.
News:
A trio of suspected armed robbers was arrested on 92nd and Amsterdam after holding up a young couple who were strolling around the reservoir at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday. They allegedly had a semi-automatic handgun. (Daily News)
The Philharmonic has switched its outdoor concert dates to better protect Central Park’s grass. “The orchestra said on Friday that it is moving the dates of its two Central Park concerts closer together in an effort to reduce wear and tear on the Great Lawn. The concerts will take place July 13 and 16, instead of July 12 and 17.” (WQXR)
NBC’s “George to the Rescue” home makeover show spruced up a YMCA on the Upper West Side. (Daily News)
RE the Philharmonic – come on, is 1 or 2 days really going to matter? There is something else going on.