Instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors, orchestras, and groups from the world perform in this venue until the 25th. In fact, the multiplicity of entertainment other than the obvious theater may be even more diverse culturally while resident companies are on tour or vacationing. China, Korea, and representative music and dance from South America fill the city, while the cabaret scene seems just as active as winter, even Blossom Dearie, no longer in the flower of her youth, as they say, is still inviting her special admirers to dusk light concerts. Open air movies are all around town, generally older flicks, some arcane silents, mostly free to all. Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library is, of course, the forerunner of these activities, where a picnic plein aire is a feature.
Outdoor sculpture continues to proliferate throughout the boroughs.
In the culinary columns of the press there appears to be a much greater emphasis than ever on restaurant located well south of midtown. It would not be exaggeration to suggest that in those two environs, unfortunately not well explored by this column there may be more gustatory pleasure than in other. The roof garden of the Met is a favorite visit, where one can find modest refreshments as well. As the sporting season begins to show definite leaders and followers, it is obvious that the Yankees continue to dominate in baseball while the Mets, so hopeful after last year's stunning first place finish, have tumbled humbly, with that same youth oriented team, to the bottom of the standings. Lurking in a few weeks, however, is the national tennis championships in Flushing, Queens.