Sun, Jul, 13, 2014
3:00 PM
College of Staten Island CUNY

“Every year, Philharmonic in the Parks offers performances at parks in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. While these performances offer the chance to hear amazing classical music, more importantly it’s an opportunity to gather with friends and enjoy drinks, snacks and conversation with the New York Philharmonic providing a soundtrack. The closer you sit to the band shell, the more seriously the audience takes the performance, so gauge your positioning appropriately. Performances begin at 8 p.m., so if you want seating close to the band shell, plan to arrive about 2 hours early — if you’re less particular, and depending on the size of your group, you can arrive up until the show begins.

Things to Bring:
– Food and drink (alcohol is generally tolerated, but there are police around, so keep it low-key)
– Candles (it gets dark as the night goes on and it can be difficult to see your companions)
– Jacket or Sweater (after the sun sets, the temperature can drop and you’ll be happy to have it)
– Bug spray to keep mosquitoes away (citronella candles can also do double duty)
– Balloons are a good way to help you find your friends (cell phones work too) [Please dispose of your balloons in the trash — releasing them into the air is essentially littering and can be harmful to wildlife.]
– Blankets to sit on (a plastic garbage bag makes a great liner between your blanket/beach towel and the moist ground)

The entrance to College of Staten Island, CUNY, is located on Victory Boulevard on Staten Island.