Ever since King Ludwig I of Germany ordered that beer only be brewed during the winter months to preserve its purity, the ritual of Oktoberfest was born. Since then, people around the world have enjoyed traditional German brews and the wursts that go with them. The Gazette welcomes the newest venue in this arena, called “Max Bratwurst und Bier” and […]
Tenth Annual Queens Taste Held At Citi Field
More than a thousand people enjoyed Queens Taste 2012 at Citi Field’s Caesars Club which featured food and beverages from 47 vendors. Hosted by the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), the tenth annual extravaganza also included an art exhibit by Jackson Heights-based curator Zoescope, a stand up routine by Steve Hofstetter of the Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island […]
Mother’s Day Tribute: Wish She Were Here
(Walter Kaner wrote the following tribute to his mother, which we reprinted each Mother’s Day. Although Kaner passed away several years ago we feel it is a touching tribute to all mothers on Mother’s Day and reprint it now in his name.) W hat I wouldn’t give to have my mother back again. I would give up all I have […]
Presidential Centennial And Baseball In 1889 Queens
The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Weekly Star. Welcome to May 1889! The year 1889 dawned upon a world in which technological advances, human achievements and tragic shortsightedness foreshadowed the century of progress to come. In January, the Coca–Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, was incorporated in Atlanta. In March, President Benjamin […]
APAC’s The Secret Garden Charms And Delights
Astoria Performing Arts Center’s (APAC) production of The Secret Garden is a charmed and charming journey from darkness to light. Many people are familiar with the story; it is a popular book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and has been made into a film more than once. Perhaps only theater buffs know it but it was a musical on Broadway in […]
The Pulpit
All Saints’ Church: •Tuesdays, 6 pm: rehearsals of the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7- 17 invited, no fee, no auditions, Lower Level, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside. For schedule changes, call 718.786.4141. **** Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic: •Sunday Mass, 9 am: English; 10:30 am Ukrainian, 171-21 Underhill Ave., Fresh Meadows, 718.463.5943. **** Ascension Church: […]
Rabbi Weisser To Be Honored
Rabbi Michael Weisser will be honored by Pax Christi Metro New York (PCMNY) as one of their 2012 Peacemakers on June 3 at 3 p.m. Weisser is being honored for his interfaith outreach and his loving response to a KKK Grand Dragon that led to transformation and conversation. Pax Christi will also be honoring Bud Courtney, Catholic Worker and member […]