After spending the last few weeks on little things like getting married and honeymooning in Turkey, I’m back in the city! I thought a NY Philharmonic Concert in Central Park would be a fitting city gathering to catch up with friends in our first week back.

I love these concerts. I go to at least one every year, armed with cheese, wine, and a picnic blanket. It’s such a great New York experience. This year seemed even more crowded than usual - people were everywhere and, with the lack of walking paths, they had no choice but to walk through other people’s picnics. Even so, it was a good time. We had a larger spread than usual and better wine. The music included Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Sibelius and provided a great soundtrack for relaxing on a summer evening with close friends. The evening culminated in a bright, booming fireworks display.

Free events in NYC continue throughout the summer. This Thursday, Broadway in Bryant Park continues with songs from Avenue Q, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!, In the Heights, and Pure Country.