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Happy Holidays from MadParkNews.com

Happy holidays and new year from MadParkNews.com. It’s only been about 6 months, but MadParkNews.com is growing rapidly in terms of the number of Madison Square Park and Flatiron area visitors to the site each month. In 2010 we will continue to cover the latest news, events, openings, closings, sales, restaurant reviews, and more for [...]

Today: Sierra Hull & Highway 111 live in Madison Square park

Today at 3pm in Madison Square Park, Sierra Hull & Highway 111 perform more country and bluegrass as part of the Studio Series of Madison Square Music. (Free!)

Opening is Kelleigh McKenzie.

MadParkNews.com Video: John Scofield in Madison Square Park

While the summer series of Madison Square Music is over, the Studio Series of Madison Square Music starts Saturday September 12th with country/folk/Americana from the Angel Band and Doug and Telisha Williams. Until then, check out video from the John Scofield Trio from August 5th in Madison Square Park.

Did You Know? Some facts about Madison Square Park

Madison Square Park has a rich history in the city. Here are some interesting facts about the park: The roots of baseball began in the vacant lot at 27th and Madison where players of what would be the New York Knickerboxers baseball team practiced. From the 1850s to the 1870s the square was the center [...]

Best of Flatiron Chefs

After trying almost everything at the Celebrate Flatiron Chefs event, the MadParkNews.com crew had to go back and get more of the Mini PB&J Cupcakes from Hill Country.

Restaurant Week in Madison Square Park and the Flatiron

It’s time again for NYC’s Restaurant Week, where participating restaurants offer a 3-course special lunch for $24.07, and a 3-course special dinner for $35. Here are participating restaurants in the Madison Square Park and Flatiron areas, according to Opentable:

Autumn Food & Artisan Market coming to Madison Square Park?

The Observer reports that a deal is in the works to bring a 2+ week “Autumn Market” to Madison Square Park in the spirit of the holiday markets in Union Square and other public spaces.  Autumn food, fashion and crafts. More details as they come…