O.A.R. 2.0 “Journey to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater”
O.A.R 2.0 premieres behind-the-scenes footage with this four-part mini series about the creation of O.A.R. 2.0 and their journey with O.A.R. lead vocalist and Garden of Dreams advisory board member Marc Roberge.
Want to see the making of the band, O.A.R. 2.0? Click below!
Hear from our Garden of Dreams kids, including Sarah, as they prepare to take the stage with their friends Marc Roberge and O.A.R:
Listen as Marc Roberge gives our Garden of Dreams performers a pep talk before their big O.A.R. 2.0 reunion at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater:
It's showtime! See our kids of O.A.R 2.0 live out... Read More
2017 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship Recipients
Currently in its third year, the Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship is an exclusive scholarship opportunity for high school seniors affiliated with the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Each year, a minimum of 12 students are selected to receive $10,000 renewable scholarships. In 2017, additional scholarships of up to $25,000 per year were introduced. Learn about this year’s recipients below!
Read More2017 Tony Awards
For the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, two Garden of Dreams 2017 Talent Show performers, Enmanuel D. and Emmanuelle C. from Children's Aid Society, had the opportunity to walk the red carpet and witness a night filled with the magic of Broadway theatre at Radio City Music Hall. Enmanuel, who would like to become a professional singer and actor, shared his experience at the awards show:
The Tony Awards was the best thing that has ever happened to me. When we arrived, my original thought was that we're going to be in the balcony. However, we... Read More
New York Liberty Chess Event
As part of their season launch, the New York Liberty hosted a special chess event with current players Brittany Boyd and Sugar Rodgers as well as assistant coach Herb Williams and NYL mascot, Maddie with Garden of Dreams children from the Department of Homeless Services. The players and children had the opportunity to learn chess from a Grandmaster, who shared advice and tips with everyone. Boyd, Rodgers and Williams also surprised a family with special tickets to the Liberty home opener against the San Antonio Stars!
Read More2017 ‘Dreams Around the World’ Prom
On Tuesday, May 9th, over 100 teens attended the fourth annual Garden of Dreams Prom at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, a night filled with 'Dreams Around the World.' The Prom attendees were greeted by a drumline at The Garden as they walked the red carpet into the Theater. New York natives and rappers Fat Joe and JoeyBada$$ surprised our teens with special performances during the night.
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