Variations Theatre Group announced a limited engagement of Boogie Stomp! direct to New York City from the production’s sold-out tour of Russia. Performances will begin May 8, with opening night set for Thursday, May 15 at The Chain Theatre. Boogie Stomp! is a theatrical evening starring two of the greatest jazz/boogie/stride/blues pianists in the world, Bob Baldori and Arthur Migliazza. […]
Rare Revolutionary Era Map Of Queens Found In UK
A rare and historic map has been unearthed by researchers in the United Kingdom, which offers a unique look at British-occupied New York City and Queens during a crucial chapter of the Revolutionary War. The map was brought to light by Andrew Adamson, founder of Heritage Charts, a British company that finds documents in archives and sells high-quality reproductions, including […]
Clinton Dems Welcome Mark-Viverito And Lewandowski
The Clinton Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on April 16 at Trattoria 35 in Bayside. The room was packed with nearly 100 people as the club welcomed City Council
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Gabriel CabreraGabriel Cabrera is a Puerto Rican and Dominican writer from Queens. A Queens College MFA graduate, his work has appeared in the Bittersweet Editions anthology, In the Night Count the Stars, also in Lunch Ticket Journal, Birds Thumb Literary Journal, Haiku Journal Anthology, and Great Weather for Media’s inaugural anthology, It’s Animal but Merciful and most recently, in Winter Tangerine […]
Queens Writes! Weekend
Newtown Literary Alliance, a nonprofit organization benefiting the literary scene in Queens, is having its second annual Queens Writes! Weekend to raise funds for its programs on April 26-27. They publish a semi-annual literary journal called Newtown Literary (which promotes new and emerging writers living in Queens), hold a student writing contest, and provide low-cost writing workshops. The Queens Writes […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Adventist Church:•Fridays, 7:30 pm: Jewish Ministry Group.•Saturdays, 3:15 pm: Bible Study Group. 30-89 32nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM Help of Christians:•Thursday, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantryopen to those in need. Donations beingaccepted all other times. 70-31 48 Ave,Woodside, info 718.672.4848 ext. 11.****Briarwood Jewish Center:•Sunday, Apr 27, 10:30 am: […]
50 Years Of Commitment To Faith, Family And Community
On April 12, Peter Vallone Sr., one of New York City’s iconic public figures, was honored at the Bishop Molloy Retreat House located at 86- 45 Edgerton Boulevard, in Jamaica. The serene – and only – Passionist Spiritual Center in New York, recognized the former speaker of the City Council for his commitment to the Catholic faith and his 50 […]
Astoria Student Wins National Writing Contest
The Be Kind People Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the nation’s educational environment by recognizing teachers and positively impacting students, announced that Isabella Taxilaga, a first grader at P.S. 122 Mamie Fay in Astoria, has been named grand prize winner in its national “Kindness is the Key to Unlocking Good Character” student writing contest. The writing contest was […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Dates & times are subject to change. To list your event, send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, TWO weeks prior to the event. COMMUNITY MEETINGS CLUBS JFK Regular Democratic Club w/Guest Asm. Weprin Jewish Ctr ofKew Gardens Hills, 71-25 Main St,Lower Level, Meeting Room – Apr 24,7:30 pm COMMUNITY BOARDS, EDUC. & PCT. 112th Precinct Community […]