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MAY 2011

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Lady Gaga to kick Off ABC's 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City. It's a free, ticketed event, all concerts are free and open to the public and will take place live during "Good Morning America," Fridays from 7 to 9 a.m. ET.

Location: Central Park, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Rihanna to kick Off NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

JUNE 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011

"American Idol" winner and runner-up on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

The Black Eyed Peas will play a mostly-free concert on Central Park’s Great Lawn to help raise funds for the anti-poverty Robin Hood Foundation.

Though free tickets will be required. A total of 54,000 free tickets will be given away through the blackeyedpeas.robinhood.org website. Registration will open May 11. Tickets will be required to “ensure the safety of all fans attending the event,” organizers said.

Location: Central Park, New York

Entrance Time: 7:30 pm Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, June 10th, 2011

The Script on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Kenny Chesney on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Bryant Park After Work : Perfectly timed evening performances featuring talented New York area jazz musicians and singer-songwriters at Bryant Park located at 41st Street and 6th Avenue.

Location: Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan

Entrance Time: 6:00pm Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Bruno Mars on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Saturday, June 25th, 2011

We Love Saturdays @ the Beach: There is nothing better than lying on a gorgeous beach with a fun crowd. The trip Includes:
- Transportation to and from the destination from Midtown

We take you to soak in the sun on the beautiful beaches on the Jersey Shore. Sun, music, food, sand, waves….now that's the good life.

On this date, the area features the Jazzy Scallop Festival when local restaurants cook up their scallop specialties for sampling at Barnegat Light’s historic Viking Village. Sample succulent scallops while listening to jazz, touring the dock or sipping beer and wine. Reserve your spot at least 2 weeks before.

Meet Location: Midtown, NYC Meet Time: Ask Us!

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JULY 2011

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Pitbull featuring T-Pain and Ne-Yo on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Beyonce on ABC's 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City. It's a free, ticketed event, all concerts are free and open to the public and will take place live during "Good Morning America," Fridays from 7 to 9 a.m. ET.

Location: Central Park, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Sunset Concert Series on the Beach : FREE summer music concerts for the family. The musical genre will include smooth jazz, R&B, Oldies, Gospel, Country Rock, Caribbean & Latin. The event will be held the first Friday of each month starting in June and ending in August 2011.

Location: Beach 20th, Queens Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM Entrance Cost: Free

Pasion y Arte Dance Performance: Pasion y Arte with ON TAP. Inspired by current and past generations of flamenco artists, Pasion y Arte is an all-female dance company that creates unique Flamenco works that maintain a deep respect for the form's classical integrity.

The company’s creative process and tools are boundary-pushing and embraces a progressive cultivation of feminist ideas that are expressed in its works. By incorporating other dance forms, musical genres, mixed media and theater; the company bridges the gap between modern and traditional approaches to flamenco.

On Tap celebrates the extraordinary talent of tap dancers and aims to share the art with new audiences. The dancers include tap all-stars and members of the new generation of tap artists and ensembles breaking ground today. Featuring excerpts from the hottest tap shows in development, this will be a thrilling evening that celebrates the artistry of tap dancing.

Location: Beach 20th, Queens Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Blake Shelton on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Chris Brown on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

"SALUTE TO HIP-HOP" FEATURING N.O.R.E. AND FUNKMASTER FLEX - N.O.R.E. (aka Noreaga) first came on the music scene as part of the duo, Capone-N-Noreaga famed for their hip-hop album,The War Report. The album received praise for using the grimy sound of classic New York City hip-hop, which at that time was falling out of favor to a more futuristic sound.

For more than a decade, DJ Funkmaster Flex has reigned as America’s number one hip-hop radio personality and reaches more than two million listeners a week on his radio show. Join Funkmaster Flex as he hosts Salute to Hip-Hop.

Location: Queensbridge Park, New York

Concert Time: 7:00PM Entrance Cost: Free

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL SERIES - The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series, first presented in 2009, returns this year with six performances all five boroughs.

The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series continues with soprano Layla Claire, mezzo-soprano Renée Tatum, and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green, accompanied by pianist Bradley Moore.

Location: Clove Lakes Park, New York Concert Time: 7:00PM Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Cee Lo Green on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Donell Jones / Olivia - Chicago's native Donell Jones is a known R&B force and has also delved into writing and producing. He got his big break with his debut album My Heart. He was recognized as a force in R&B after his sophomore album, Where I Wanna Be.

Olivia is not only a singer but also a composer, producer and arranger that was brought on by super-producer Dr. Dre and rap icon 50 Cent as the First Lady of G-Unit. Hits with G-Unit like “Candy Shop” and “Best Friend” brought her sultry voice to radio stations around the world.

Location: Springfield Park, New York Concert Time: 7:00PM Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Journey on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

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AUGUST 2011

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Maroon 5 on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Nicki Minaj on ABC's 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City. It's a free, ticketed event, all concerts are free and open to the public and will take place live during "Good Morning America," Fridays from 7 to 9 a.m. ET.

Location: Central Park, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Hatha Yoga class at Rockaway Beach: This beginner Hatha Yoga class will focus on breathing, stretching and sun salutations. The class will teach one how to relax and open up your body, mind and spirit, feeling rejuvenated and energized thru this basic yoga class on our beautiful beach. Bring a mat or large towel or blanket. The event is free.

Location: Beach 108 Street (Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), New York

Start Time: 8:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Zac Brown Band on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Start Time: 8:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Enrique Iglesias on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Taio Cruz on ABC's 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in New York City. It's a free, ticketed event, all concerts are free and open to the public and will take place live during "Good Morning America," Fridays from 7 to 9 a.m. ET.

Location: Central Park, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Start Time: 8:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Friday, August 26th 2011

Train on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free

Saturday, August 27th 2011

Start Time: 8:00am Entrance Cost: Free

SEPTEMBER 2011

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Lenny Kravitz on NBC's 'Today' Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans and visitors are encouraged to arrive at the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY's studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing.

Location: Rockefeller Plaza, New York

Entrance Time: 6:00am Entrance Cost: Free