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40 Years of SummerStage in Focus | New York City News
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Forty years of SummerStage, NYC’s legendary outdoor arts festival, is celebrated with a dazzling photo exhibit featuring iconic performances captured by longtime house photographer Jack Vartoogian. From Sun Ra’s 1986 debut to today’s stars like Patti Smith and David Byrne, his lens immortalized thousands of artists and millions of fans who’ve made the festival a cultural heartbeat. The founder marvels at its enduring freshness, crediting devoted audiences and artists for keeping it alive through rain, heat, and time. Now on display at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park until August 21, this visual tribute captures the soul of a beloved institution that’s hosted over 7 million attendees across all five boroughs — and still counting.
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