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2011 Central Park SummerStage Schedule: August - September 2011

Enjoy free performances and big name benefit shows at Central Park's SummerStage

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Sunday, August 1, 2011 | 6:30 p.m.
Lykke Li
Proceeds From The Concert Help Make Possible The Free Programs Of Summerstage.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011 | 7 p.m.
SHELEBRATION! A tribute to the works of Shel Silverstein, produced by Hal Willner
Celebrate the wonder and enchantment of famed illustrator, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning songwriter, Shel Silverstein.
Free!

Sunday, August 7, 2011 | 3 p.m.
Friendly Fires / The Naked and Famous / Cults
Free!

Monday, August 8, 2011 | 6 p.m.
Guster and Jack's Mannequin
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011 | 7 p.m.
Joe Bataan / Johnny Colon / DJ Turmix / Screening: "We Like It Like That - The Story of Latin Boogaloo"
Joe Bataan, called the "King of Latin Soul," was influenced by the melodic sounds of doo-wop and the energy of Latin music that were the hallmarks of his Spanish Harlem neighborhood.
Free!

Saturday, August 13, 2011 | 3 p.m.
Henry Santos
With a successful track record with Aventura, Santos solo debut is highly anticipated by numerous fans.
Free!

Sunday, August 14, 2011 | 3 p.m.
"Gospel Explosion" featuring Donald Lawrence and special guests, Hosted By Hezekiah Walker
Free!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 | 8 p.m.
"Sangre" By Mando Alvardo Adapted from BLOOD WEDDING by Federico Garcia Lorca Directed by Jerry Ruiz
"Sangre" is a special commission by SummerStage Theater presented by Time Warner that explores the effects of violence within the community.
Free!

Saturday, August 20, 2011 | 3 p.m.
Tiken Jah Fakoly / Meta and the Cornerstones / Los Rakas
Tiken Jah Fakoly has established himself as one of the figureheads of the new reggae scene in Africa.
Free!

Sunday, August 21, 2011 | 3 p.m.
Rakim / EPMD / FunkMaster Flex
"Salute to Hip-Hop" Presented in Association with Globe Star Media.
Free!

Sunday, August 28, 2011 | 3 p.m.
Jagged Edge / Avant / Melanie Fiona
Presented in Association with Globe Star Media and WBLS.
Free!

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