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With summer’s end, a farewell to interns! (1 of 2)
All good things must come to an end! With the summer days coming to an end (Fall will officially be here in less than a month!), we're looking back and saying thanks to those who pitched in and made Summer 2011 a memorable one! We bid adieu to one of our...
This Little Light of Mine
By Intern Kate G. Whenever you hear about Central Park, a 843 acre urban oasis, the names that immediately come to mind are Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. And rightly so, since they are the designers/brains behind the Greensward Plan, Central Park's...
Diggin’ Up the Dirt on Central Park’s Past
REPORT from the FIELDBy Debi and intern Kate G.This morning we visited the Institute for the Exploration of Seneca Village History’s Open House in Central Park. The students' presentations were fascinating and ranged from the description of different nails found...
Shakespearean Theater Comes to Life at West-Park
Last week, we wrote about the Woodshed Collective's run of "The Tenant" at West-Park Presbyterian Church. The LW! staff is excitedly looking forward to experiencing this site-specific production for ourselves at this evening's show -- stay tuned for our musings...
With one ad, 500+ new friends!
Purchasing an ad or supporting a "tribute page" in the Landmark Feast printed program is a spirited way to show your enthusiastic support for this event.And this is no throw-away program, friends! The printed programs from two of LANDMARK WEST's recent events...
Playtime in Central Park :: Playtime goes to the dogs, Part II
As West Side Rag wrote, "A project like this ... reminds people that landmarking is a way to hold on to things you care about."We're thrilled at the positive reception our "Playtime in Central Park" photo series has had, and for the terrific participation from our...
West-Park Takes Center Stage in Upcoming Theater Production
West-Park Presbyterian Church Starting next Wednesday, August 24th, West-Park Presbyterian Church* will make its acting debut!The landmark church will play host to "The Tenant", a site-specific performance produced by theater company Woodshed Collective. But don't...
Playtime in Central Park :: Twilight reservoir run
Power to the tweeters!Since announcing the launch of our "Playtime in Central Park" photo series (three weeks ago yesterday!) we've been delighted to see our friends and followers on Twitter (and their friends and followers in turn!) share photos and encourage others...
Landscape Architecture is “Designing Awesome”
Today via Twitter, LANDMARK WEST! learned about the American Society of Landscape Architects' (ASLA) pop-up signage project "Designed by a Landscape Architect". Columbus Circle, NY. August 17, 2011. The open, green spaces we enjoy--public plazas, college campuses,...
Playtime in Central Park :: Playtime goes to the dogs, Part I
Brace yourselves: These photos. Are. Adorable.At the end of last week, our good friends at West Side Rag gave a boost to our ongoing photo series, Playtime in Central Park, with this article. If you're not already, follow them on Twitter for...
