McDonald's is gearing up to unveil a new plant-based burger called the McPlant next year. Pool Parties /ˌpuːlˈpɑːrtiːs/ was a summer series of free outdoor concerts that took place in an abandoned olympic-size swimming pool in McCarren Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn from 2006-2008 and at the East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn from 2009-2010.[1]. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. [25], In 2011, JellyNYC tried a rebranded series of concerts in the spirit of the Pool Parties in various locations including Aviator Sports Complex and East Williamsburg but were unable to obtain the sponsorships or crowds to sustain them. It was "all-inclusive", so they only had the sponsor's booze (which was fine) and some delicious bites on platters circulating around. It was tough to pull off that show, but once it started, I guess it calmed down enough because nobody got seriously hurt. Explore More. Pool Parties / ˌ p uː l ˈ p ɑːr t iː s / was a summer series of free outdoor concerts that took place in an abandoned olympic-size swimming pool in McCarren Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn from 2006-2008 and at the East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn from 2009-2010. A seasonal pool with lounge chairs and cabanas and a fitness centre are offered to guests. JellyNYC and Open Space Alliance reach deal to save Aug. 29 show", "Abrupt End For Concert Series In Brooklyn", "Schumer Saves The Pool Parties... Again", "Gucci Mane, DMC, Andrew W.K., Tim Harrington, Doug E. Fresh, The Cool Kids, Delorean & Dominique Young Unique Close Out The JellyNYC Pool Parties @ Williamsburg Waterfront 8/29/10", "JellyNYC's Rock Beach Is No More: Meet "Rock Yard, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pool_Parties&oldid=995512637, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 December 2020, at 13:08. [4] In 2004 choreographer Noémie Lafrance requested permission from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to use the derelict pool as a performance space. [3] In 1984 the pool was closed due to lack of funding and racial tensions. 2626 N McCarn Rd , Palm Springs, CA 92262-2240 is currently not for sale. You’ll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. [5] Lafrance chose the space as she resided nearby and wanted "this space for community use for other performances and for it to be used as an experimental space where people can develop site-specific ideas. [10] In addition to the music, drinks, and food the Pool Parties activities included dodgeball, Slip 'N Slides, and hula hooping. Pool Kings is a popular DIY Network and HGTV television show featuring our very own Steve Terry and Justin McGuire. Doug DeFalco (JellyNYC Founder): We had between 2,000-4,000 people per show. [8] On July 9, 2006 music promoter JellyNYC got involved through Lafrance and hosted Les Savy Fav for a free concert on a makeshift stage to a crowd of 3,000 people. Here is the schedule of … [11], In 2008 the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn won a bid to host concerts from the Parks Department and contracted with JellyNYC as they had produced the Pool Parties for two summers. ...The cop said there was nothing in there but trash, but then the security guard pulled back another metal plate… I just saw from the waist down, a guy’s legs sticking out, his pants were flat. 2671 N McCarn Rd , Palm Springs, CA 92262-2239 is currently not for sale. I’m a New Yorker and if you live here long enough, you know the funky smell of a dead rat. We are super excited to party … Was here for an after-party after a concert across the street. There is lots more and you can read the whole oral history here and check out a few other pool party photos below. Wolfmother in concert at McCarren Pool in 2006. He went on the Slip 'N Slide, climbed down in the middle of the audience, and covered himself in glitter and paint. They were lucky, the performances were dope. Buy McCarren Park Pool tickets at Ticketmaster.com. [17] The economic climate made it more difficult to get enough corporate sponsorships to keep the concert series free. Final McCarren Pool Party, August 2008. For those who were in NYC in the mid-'00s, there are few fonder fuzzy memories than the McCarren Pool Parties, which hosted live … Graham Walsh (Holy Fuck): I’d been to Williamsburg before, but it was still surprising that in a massive city, with all that money, a crumbling concrete fading structure of that size was sitting there waiting to be taken over by weird art bands. [2] The Pool Parties featured a diverse range of artists such as Aesop Rock, Beach House, Black Lips, Blonde Redhead, Cap'n Jazz, Chromeo, Cut Copy, Dan Deacon, Deerhoof, Dirty Projectors, Dr. Dog, Grizzly Bear, The Hold Steady, MGMT, Mission of Burma, Superchunk, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Walkmen, and !!!. Party-loving pad with a rooftop bar, outdoor pool, and a modern American restaurant in Brooklyn's hippest 'hood The Lowdown Cutting a sexy figure—eight stories of steel and glass that mirror its high-rise neighbors—the hotel has a hot address next to McCarren Park and … The oral history also talks about the evening shows Live Nation began booking -- like Sonic Youth, Devo and M.I.A. This home was built in 1960 and last sold on 10/28/2011 for $347,000. McCarren Hotel Pool will remain open until September 20th. [26], Concert series in Brooklyn, New York, USA, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, "A Brief History Of Williamsburg's Outdoor Summer Concerts", "It's Been Quite a Pool Party, but the Days Grow Short", "Dive In! -- as well as the non-musical aspects of the Pool Parties were were as big a draw as the bands on stage: Hooper: The dodgeball players were in McCarren Park all weekend. Adam Robinson (PA at McCarren for Bowery Presents, Live Nation): There was a smell. After many decades of normal usage the pool was closed at the end of the summer season, labor day 1983. And that Les Savy Fav show, shit was bugged out. 275 reviews of McCarren Hotel & Pool "Didn't stay in the hotel - rather, visited the rooftop bar. If the bites are really representative of the food they offer, then it's delicious. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. There was a range of people, but it didn’t have an aesthetic yet. McCarren Park Pool in gritty form. [14] The final free show at McCarren was on August 24, 2008 where members of Yo La Tengo symbolically poured five one-gallon jugs of water from the stage into the pool. Located in the heart of Brooklyn's most vibrant neighborhood, McCarren Hotel & Pool is an exciting urban retreat. For the first McCarren Pool Party on July 9, 2006, Jelly brought local favorites Les Savy Fav in as the headliner. [20] The State Parks Department were concerned about security and safety violations including a partial stage collapse during a Girl Talk set. Go to the tickets tab for last week's special pricing! State of New York - East River State Park is 700 yards from the McCarren Hotel & Pool. One week it was dead rat, the next week maybe dead cat, and maybe three weeks later, ‘Is it a big dog?’ The smell was getting worse and we didn’t know what it was. Actual capacity was 5,500, we might’ve had 10,000. [9] It soon became considered one of the best music series in New York City for its good sight lines and ability to hold 5,500 people. Find McCarren Park Pool venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Late 1980s, Early 1990s ️ Photograph by Mar Lev Let's Get The Party Started! Open to Hotel residents and guests. By 9 a.m., seven hours before the show, there was a line. The McCarren Pool Is Almost Open", "Dive In, the Music's Fine: New York Rock Shows Move Outdoors", "DANCE; Everybody Into the Pool (and Dance)", "Dodgeball Tom, The Pool Parties' Duke of Dodgeball", "Jelly NYC's Tough Summer Gets Worse: Final Pool Party Axed", "Everyone Out of the Pool (Yes, That Means You)", "Williamsburg Mourns Return of Water to McCarren Pool", "Pool Parties Kick Off in the Williamsburg Waterfront", "Schumer Gives Support to Pool Party Concerts", "Brooklyn Concert Series Finds a Fan in Senate", "Pool party saved! The 1,631 sq. A couple of weeks in I was manning the dodgeball game, which fit the pool organically and took off to become its own little universe. Enjoy views of McCarren Park or swimming pool (subject to availability) from our Superior Queen with Balcony room featuring Garnier-Thiebaut linens, a glass-enclosed rain shower with luxury bath amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TV Book Now. Pool Party is the story of an abandoned WPA swimming Pool, once the largest in the world, brought to life by incredible music that filled its basin for 3 short summers. Directed by Beth Aala. You could tell he decomposed… We immediately left the area. It was all the best-looking hipster kickball dudes. After the first year, I passed that job onto Shirtless Tom and started doing more with set-up and breakdown, ops manager, and eventually, office manager. [18] The Slip 'N Slides were replaced with children's wading pools for safety reasons but were eventually also prohibited as there were no lifeguards on duty. The McCarren Park Pool, which former Parks Commissioner Robert Moses originally opened in 1936 along with ten other public pools across the … JELLY NYC will yet again be hosting a series of free concerts on Sundays. For the Kids Modern rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. I got them to come play in the pool just to get people in the building. MGMT went well over that when kids started climbing the gates. May 6, 2019. Location: McCarren Hotel & Pool, 160 N 12th St. Williamsburg, Bk. Seemed like a lot of people came in off the street, followed the sounds out of curiosity. There’s a video of a dude dancing by himself in the middle of the day, a one-man rave on his own planet that perfectly captures the vibe. [15], For the 2009 season the Pool Parties were moved to East River Park, which at the time was a slab of asphalt and grass along the East River next to luxury condominiums. It opened in 1936. McCarren Pool was the eighth and largest of the eleven giant pools that were built by the Works Progress Administration to provide safe swimming facilities for all New York City residents. It would set a major precedent for Sunday afternoon decadence. McCarren Park Pool, at a cost of $1 million, boasted a capacity of 6800 simultaneous swimmers and was the size of three Olympic pools combined. "[6] Lafrance was able get to permission by raising funds and a donation of $200,000 from Live Nation but controversy arose as Lafrance and community activists objected to Live Nation's plans for paid concerts using the public space for private profit. Date: December 31st, 2019. 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