On May 16 at 2 p.m. St. Michael’s Cemetery will host the Annual Scott Joplin Concert. The concert has become the herald of spring with an Open Air Concert and free BBQ for the entire community. Ragtime composer Scott Joplin was buried at St. Michael’s in 1917. Evidence indicates he was a congregant of St. Michael’s Church located in Manhattan. […]
Local-Express
Yesterday And TodayAn established, fun, and entertaining six-piece band, Yesterday And Today is a NY/NJ-based Beatles cover band with a large and local following. Now celebrating their 10th year together, the band has grown to become one of the top Beatles cover bands in the tri-state area. Yesterday And Today is not a Beatles look-a-like band, but rather a group of dedicated […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Adventist Church:Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar,In the Footsteps of Jesus.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study. 30-89 32ndSt., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****Briarwood Jewish Center:Sunday, Apr. 19, 10:30 am: YomHashoah/Holocaust Memorial Day programw/ film, The Lady in the No. 6, Music SavedMy Life; songs, prayers, and candle-lightingceremony (free; incl. […]
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. CLUBS/ASSOCIATIONS Ridgewood Democratic Earth DayProgram Newtown Creek AllianceProgram Mgr speaking. 60-70 PutnamAve, Ridgewood. Info David Aglialoro917.574.7867 – Apr 16, 7 pmUnited Community Civic Assn(UCCA): “Law & Order/ Disorder &Justice…Well Served?” Bulova Corp.Ctr, 75-20 […]
St. Francis Prep To Perform Broadway Classic
From April 17-19, St. Francis Preparatory High School’s Alvernian Drama Society will be presenting Leonard Bernstein’s timeless West Side Story. Students have been working diligently on the production since February. Directed by veteran faculty member Donna Mejia, this is the second time Prep has mounted a production of West Side Story during her tenure. When asked about this version, Mejia […]
Greek Independence Day Honored At Gracie Mansion
On April 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady, Chirlane McCray hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion in honor of Greek Independence Day. Archbishop Dimitrios of the Americas and Councilman Costa Constantinides were in attendance. Archbishop Dimitrios offered the opening prayer and de Blasio spoke passionately about the contributions of the Greek community in New York. Prior to the […]
Pelé, Beckenbauer Champions For Children’s Health
The New York Cosmos announced on March 31 details of Champions for Children’s Health Night on Saturday, April 18, when the Cosmos’ 2015 NASL Spring Season home opener kicks off against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. The Cosmos will work in conjunction with the club’s official partner, New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) to raise funds for, […]
Katz Commemorates Landmarks Law’s 50th
Borough President Melinda Katz proclaimed April 2015 as Landmarks Month in Queens and announced a series of events, including an upcoming special reception, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the New York City Landmarks Law.“Queens landmarks will together celebrate the golden anniversary of the Landmarks Law with a series of events designed to educate residents and visitors of our neighborhoods’ […]
Crowley Hosts Ferraro Documentary Screening
In honor of Women’s History Month, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley hosted a special screening of the documentary, Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way, at PS 290, the Geraldine Ferraro Campus in Ridgewood on March 27. The documentary chronicles the life and career of Geraldine Ferraro – a daughter of Queens who went on to become the first female vice presidential nominee of […]