The New York Philharmonic

We are fortunate enough to live close to one of the world's greatest symphonic orchestras! We have a subscription to the Young People's concert series, which includes four Saturday matinee concerts. This is the first timewe have done this, and we had a blast! We drove into New York City yesterday and parked in one of the parking garages. Before we walked across the street to Lincoln Center, though,

we stopped in to the Manhattan Temple to visit some of the cleanest restrooms in the city.

There was a farmer's market in Lincoln Square Park, where we had lunch - soft pretzels, hot apple cider, and lemonade(and water).

Then we went to Lincoln Center to Avery Fisher Hall, where the concert was going to be held.
Before the concert began, there was Kidzone Live set up in all levels of the lobbies outside of the concert hall. If you're not sure what I mean, check it out for yourself at http://www.nyphilkids.org/ . It's really neat!

The boys tried out different instruments,

saw New York Philharmonic Musicians performing,

and participated in a quiz show.

They won some neat prizes, too!