Upper West Fest

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Entry from April 07, 2006

Upper West Fest

The "Upper West Fest" was inaugurated in 2006 and figures to be an annual event. It takes place on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and is being promoted by Symphony Space.

tp://www.upperwestfest.com/
The best in the arts on the Upper West Side!
Over 55 events! 22 presenters! 17 days!

From Friday, April 28, to Sunday May 14, 2006 Symphony Space will present the first annual Upper West Fest, the largest collaborative arts festival ever presented on Manhattan's Upper West Side, celebrating the unique music, dance, literary, theatre, visual arts, and family programs presented from 59-116th streets.

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/328697,0,3787290.event
Upper West Fest

Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street
Manhattan, NY

An arts festival celebrating the unique music, dance, literary, theatre, and visual arts programs presented from 59-116th streets. Includes workshops, performances, and screenings from the World Music Institute, the Hayden Planetarium, Makor and others. Visit website for complete schedule and ticket information

www.symphonyspace.org

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