Earth Day at Grand Central 2010
Earth Day at Grand Central 2010
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Earth Day at Grand Central 2010
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Earth Day at Grand Central 2010
14 – 22 April 2010
Earth Day, is a celebration of the modern environmental movement, which began back in April 1970 when millions of Americans took to the streets to demonstrate for the right to a healthier environment.
Today, significant Earth Day events are held in cities across the world including London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Seoul, Chicago and Beijing.
In celebration of Earth Day, Grand Central Station stages a week long Giant Earth Images exhibition and also an exhibit in Vanderbilt Hall followed by a two day Earth Fair.
The Giant Earth Images: April 19th-25th; 10am-8pm. The week-long show will illuminate the historic landmark’s soaring main concourse with inspiring environmentally themed quotes, messages, photographs and graphic images contributed by artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, and Rafal Olbinski, among others. The show, projected onto two of the north columns in the concourse, will run 10 hours a day.
EarthFair Indoors: April 19th -24th; A week long exhibit in Vanderbilt Hall from Monday 4/19 through Saturday 4/24 highlighting major substantive displays and exhibits.
EarthFair Outdoors: April 23rd and April 24th; A two-day festival of art, music and the environment on Vanderbilt Ave. A large exhibit area highlighting green businesses, organic food and environmental groups will include interactive displays that not only educate, but provide an opportunity to take positive action. EarthFair also features live musical entertainment including numerous well-known performers and regional bands.
Earth Fair consists of numerous activities and lectures dedicated to protecting the environment and preserving the Earth’s natural resources, including recycling workshops, composting demos, live music, dance and more.
Location
Grand Central Terminal, New York City, USA
Hours
The Giant Earth Images: April 19th-25th; 10am-8pm. EarthFair Indoors: April 19th -24th; EarthFair Outdoors: April 23rd and April 24th;
Admission
Free
Directions
By Subway:
4 5 6 7 S to Grand Central Statio
By Bus
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M103, M104 to Grand Central Terminal.
Contact
200 Park Avenue (at 42nd Street) 10022
Phone: +1 212 340 2345
http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/