Category Archives: summer fun

diner en blanc

Posted on August 19, 2012 by cara protzko

(8/22/12 – and now for my full report) By now, you’ve probably seen a ton of press regarding Monday night’s flash mob secret all white dinner party. My report is that yes, it was THAT exciting, it was THAT elegant … Continue reading →

Posted in Firsts, something out of the ordinary, summer fun | Tagged all white secret dinner, diner en blanc, French avant-garde | 2 Comments

indoor rock climbing

Posted on August 17, 2012 by cara protzko

I purchased a Bloomspot deal to Brooklyn Boulders almost a year ago and finally cashed it in last weekend. The package included the Learn the Ropes class, 2 – one day passes with all of the gear and a drink … Continue reading →

Posted in summer fun, Uncategorized | Tagged Brooklyn Boulders, indoor rock climbing | Leave a comment

mini broadway performances

Posted on July 16, 2012 by cara protzko

(photos courtesy of playbill.com) Beginning this Thursday July 10th through August 14th, from 12.30pm – 1.30pm, Bryant Park is hosting a series of brief performances of Broadway musicals. This weekly lunchtime fun is hosted by and 106.7 LiteFM includes performances of Pippin, Matilda, Heathers, ONCE and more. … Continue reading →

Posted in art and culture, summer fun | Tagged arts, Broadway on Broadway, Bryant Park, entertainment, matilda, ONCE, pippin, Times Square Alliance | Leave a comment

mind over madness yoga

Posted on June 23, 2012 by cara protzko

Wednesday evening, the first day of Summer, I participated in the Athleta sponsored Solstice in Times Square with thousands of other yogis. Beginning at 7pm, it was an hour and a half long yoga class set up along Broadway between 43rd and … Continue reading →

Posted in good for the mind, body and soul, summer fun | Tagged Dana Flynn, Laughing Lotus, Solstice in Times Square, yoga | Leave a comment

free summer cultural events for chilling out

Posted on June 18, 2012 by cara protzko

Some days you’re in the mood to chill out and not think about anything. And sometimes too much stimulation is well, just too much. For that day, NYC provides plenty of outdoor opportunities to fulfill that need. Stargazing around NYC … Continue reading →

Posted in art and culture, summer fun | Tagged Amateur Astronomers Association, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Movies with a View, New York Philharmonic, River to River Festival, Shakespeare in the Park, stargazing, The High Line | Leave a comment

summer outdoor movies

Posted on May 12, 2012 by cara protzko

There is nothing better than the Summer in NYC! There are always so many fun activities and events to choose from, it is possible to have something fun to do close to every day of the week. AND if you play … Continue reading →

Posted in summer fun | Tagged Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bryant Park, Coney Island, Flicks on the Beach, Intrepid Museum, McCarren Park Pool, Movies Under the Stars, Museum of Jewish Heritage, outdoor film, Riverside Park, Rooftop Films, Sony Wonder Technology Lab, summer movies, Summer on the Hudson | 2 Comments

roller skating at dekalb market!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by cara protzko

YES – they are back! Down & Derby Roller Disco has found it’s new home at DeKalb Market in Brooklyn! Every 3rd Friday throughout the Summer, starting May 18th, Down & Derby will be hosting it’s Skate, Dance, Drink parties. The parties begin … Continue reading →

Posted in summer fun | Tagged Dekalb Market, Down & Derby, roller skating | Leave a comment