More August Fun in NYC

On any given weekend in August you can pretty much count on the fact that it's going to be hot and there are going to be far less people in the city than you might expect. Many take the summer months as an opportunity to escape the concrete jungle for greener (and cooler) pastures, but if you stick around you might find that there are actually a lot of fun events that take place in the NYC summer months. Here are just a few activities & events to consider:

US Open Tennis

Whether you're a tennis fan or not, a trip to Flushing Meadow Queens to see a US Open tennis match is an amazing experience. The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year and has been known to both make or break the season and careers. The US Open is as iconic an event in American sports, as the Masters, the World Series and the Super Bowl. The US Open starts on August 24th with the qualifiers and ends on September 12th with a new Men's Singles title holder (as well as a Women's).

Summer Streets

Have you ever just wanted to walk down the middle of Park Avenue for as far as your eye can see without worrying about being run over by a taxi or bike messenger. Well during the month of August you can do just that. The city will temporarily close Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to motor vehicles and open it up to people on three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 7, 14, & 21). Here's your chance to play, run, walk or bike, whatever your heart desires. This year you can even swim, thanks to MacroSea. The pools, transformed out of unused shipping containers, will be set up near the Grand Central viaduct and free entry bracelets will be handed out for time slots on a first come, first served basis.

New York International Fringe Festival

For two weeks, from August 13th to 29th, NYC will be the setting for more than 1,000 distinct stage performances—running the gamut from absurdist comedies to social commentaries to hip-hop musicals—with participating theater companies from down the street and around the globe. Feel free to just choose a show or two, or buy a multi-day pass to get the full experience. FringeNYC is the largest multi-arts festival in North America. All tickets can be purchased online (for $15) or at the door (for $18).

If you are interested in Event Planning assistance in NYC, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

It's Restaurant Week in NYC!

NYC Restaurant Week is finally here. Restaurant week is one of the most popular events in the city (especially since it only comes twice a year). New Yorkers wait all year for restaurant week to approach, it barely need any promotion, it's just known.

NYC Restaurant Week is actually the countries first ever restaurant week. It debuted in 1992 when it was developed as a one-time culinary event to welcome the Democratic National Convention to the City. Now, with over 275 local restaurants taking part (an all time high), this summers Restaurant Week 2010 stands apart as one of the City’s most exciting and anticipated events and a pioneer in the dining community.

Lunch during restaurant week will cost you $24.07 and dinner will set you back approximately $35, not bad at all by NYC standards. Keep an eye out for the restaurant week truck as well serving lunch around the city for busy officer workers.

Restaurants across the city (and its neighboring boroughs) are taking part and you can find just about any cuisine your heart desires.

Click here to find a full list of restaurants taking part in this years Restaurant Week.

Click here to check out restaurant week menus.

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What To Do When August Is Just Around The Corner

August is fast approaching and with that comes a whole months worth of fun events to be a part of while basking in NYC sunshine.

Street Fairs (Just A Taste)

8.2- Avenue of the Americas Festival (btwn 42nd & 56th)

8.2- Madison Ave. Street Festival (btwn E.23rd &26th)

8.2- Lincoln Square Neighborhood Festival (Columbus btwn 66th & 72nd)

8.8- Village Visiting Neighborhood Festival (University Place btwn Waverly Place & 14th)

8.9- Dominican Day Parade (6th Ave. from 36th to 56th)

8.9- East 60th Street Fair (E. 60th btwn Madison & 5th)

8.15- 23rd Street Association Festival (6th Ave. btwn 14th & 23rd)

8.15- Seaport Community Coalition Street Festival (Water St. from Broad to Fulton)

8.16- India Day Parade and Festival (Madison from 23rd to 26th)

8.22- Our Lady of Pompei Festival (Bleecker btwn 6th & 7th)

8.23- Daytop Village Festival (Madison btwn 42nd & 57th)

8.29- West 4th Street Festival (W. 4th btwn 6th & MacDougal, Washington Square South btwn MacDougal & Washington Square East)

8.30- Amsterdam Avenue Festival (btwn 81st & 86th)

8.30- St. Matthews/St. Tomothy Neighborhood Center Festival (Amsterdam btwn 76th & 81st)

8.30- Seventh Avenue Festival (7th btwn 47th & 57th)

Central Park Summer Stage Concerts

8.4- Hot Chip, Hercules and Love Affair, & Holy Ghost! (Tix available on Ticketmaster)

8.8- The xx, Chairlift, & Jack Penate (FREE)

8.11- Gov't Mule (FREE)

8.15- Public Enemy & Blitz The Ambassador (FREE)

8.22- The Specials, Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears, & $mall Change (FREE)

Other

New York International Fringe Festival

Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center

Central Park Film Festival (Movies TBA)

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

New York City is the place to be no matter what month, but August is offering up some events that should not be missed. If you happen to be in the city during the month of August, why not blend in with the locals at one of these exciting cultural events and enjoy all that NYC has to offer.

If you are interested in Event Planning assistance, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or info@amp3pr.com.

Enjoy a Literary Experience This Summer with Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park has been a NYC summer time tradition for the last 56 years. Nearly 1500 people turn up for each performance. Tickets are required (they're FREE) to attend Shakespeare in the Park, and are available first come first serve on the day of the performance at the Delacorte Theater beginning at 1pm. Doors open at 7:30pm with performances beginning at 8pm.

There is a 2 ticket limit per person, so be prepared. The earlier in the season that you wait for tickets, the shorter the line but as performances wane, the line gets substantially longer. With the season half over (it started in June) you'll want to make plans soon. See the schedule for both plays that are being performed below:

The Winter's Tale

Wednesday, July 7

Thursday, July 8

Sunday, July 11

Monday, July 12

Saturday, July 17

Wednesday, July 21

Thursday, July 22

Sunday, July 25

Tuesday July, 27

Friday, July 30

Saturday, July 31

The Merchant of Venice (Starring Al Pacino)

Saturday, July 3

Monday, July 5

Tuesday, July 6

Friday, July 9

Saturday, July 10

Thursday, July 15

Friday, July 16

Sunday, July 18

Tuesday, July 20

Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 24

Wednesday, July 28

Thursday, July 29

Sunday, August 1

Watch this video with the cast of Shakespeare in the Park:

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HBO Bryant Park Film Festival...The Place for New Yorkers to be on Monday Nights This Summer

Pack a picnic, pick up a bottle of wine, don't forget a blanket, and head over to Bryant Park any Monday this summer to catch a FREE film and enjoy some time under the stars with friends or a significant other.

Every Monday through August a classic film will be showing in the park. The lawn opens at 5pm, so get there early to grab a good spot, and the movies typically begin between 8-9pm. This past Monday was the first showing in the series, Goldfinger for any James Bond fans out there.

Please see below for a full summer schedule of movies at Bryant Park:

June 28th- Carousel
July 5th- The French Connection
July 12th- My Man Godfrey
July 19th- The China Syndrome
July 26th- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
August 2nd- Rosemary's Baby
August 9th- The Goodbye Girl
August 16th- 12 Angry Men
August 23rd- Bonnie and Clyde

*No chairs, tables, dogs, plastic sheets, tarps, bags, or pads are permitted on the lawn.
*Entry is on the 6th Avenue side of the park only
*All packages, bas, briefcases, backpacks, etc. will be inspected upon entry
*‘wichcraft is providing picnic pickups on Summer Film Festival nights

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Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Well the PR pros at Delta think they have your answer!

June 18th-20th head over to Madison Square Park for the Delta Dugout. In preparation for the Subway Series games at Highlander Park, Delta Airline will have a Fan Fest entitled the "Delta Dugout". Consider it a Madison Square Park takeover.

The Delta Dugout will play host current as well as former Mets and Yankees players. Additionally there will be Wii Batting and fast pitch stations, a photo booth, fan giveaways, and games for kids. Fans will be able to enjoy stadium style concessions and beverages as well as specialty foods including the limited edition "Delta Dugout Dog" available at the Madison Square Park Shake Shack. Fans will also be able to enjoy live game coverage of the series on a Jumbotron in the center of the park.

Over the course of the three days, The Delta Dugout will be offering plenty of major league giveaways, including ticket packages to Mets and Yankees games, special ballgame events and round-trip domestic and international tickets on Delta. Delta will also be hosting the Sky360 Lounge where they will be showcasing elements of their premium BusinessElite in-flight experience, including lie-flat seats and information on their award-winning culinary offerings.

If you don't have tickets to the game, it certainly seems like the PR team at Delta has planned a great event and a great way for you to spend your afternoon. This event will be a great way for Delta to engage their fans and introduce Delta to new customers through the American pastime of baseball.

If you are looking for event planning assistance and are in the market for Event PR, please contact AMP3 Public Relations at 646-827-9594 or e-mail info@amp3pr.com.

Puma Holds a Month of World Cup Events on South Street Seaport

I recently discussed the new Puma City at South Street Seaport on the Consumer PR blog and thought I might take that post a little further on this blog to talk about some of the many events going on at Puma City all month long in honor of the World Cup.

-Every Wedensday night the Puma Social Club will be holding a "Puma Social Night" with live DJ's and drinks as well as Foosball, Video Games, Darts, Ping Pong...what more could you want in a night out.

-Every week day at Noon they have "Suits in Boots" an opportunity to escape the office for a little pick up soccer game on the Puma soccer pitch.

-Thursday June 17th @ 3pm take party in "Human Foosball"...it's exactly what it sounds like!!!!

-Don't miss a single second, catch all the games on the Jumbotron in the PUMA RED Beer Garden

-Watch DJ's and MC's battle it out at Puma Social Club on Saturday nights

-Are you a Gossip Girl Fan? Check out Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momson) and her band The Pretty Reckless on June 22 @ 9pm at the Puma Social Club

-On June 25th at 2pm head over to the Puma Social Club for a Social Media Happy Hour, have a cocktail and discuss social media for social change.

-Ever heard of "Soccer Tennis"? Neither have I, but if you head over to Puma City on June 28th at 5pm you can find out what it's all about.

-If you still haven't made it over, get yourself to Puma City on July 11th, the last day its open, for a chance to win a trip to the country of the team that wins the World Cup.

If you are in the market for event pr or consumer pr contact AMP3 Public Relations at info@amp3pr.com or 646-827-9594.

4th of July 2010, Destination: Governor's Island

Are you planning on spending the 4th of July in the city this year? Don't know what to do?

Well here's an idea, head out to Governor's Island for some free summer fun. Let's not save the best for last though...She & Him will be joining in the Governor's Island 4th of July festivities with a FREE show at The Beach on Governor's Island at 4pm.

If you need more, well here's what to expect for the rest of your day:

Watch Roseanne Cash play a FREE show at 2pm.
Rent a bicycle and go for a spin on some of the 5 miles worth of car free paths.
Play miniature golf on the new 9 hole mini golf green.
Get a good spot and relax on Water Taxi Beach before the She & Him show.
Pack a picnic or grab some snacks at the Beach Grill or Backstage Cafe.

Most of all enjoy your summer in NYC