Atlantic Gallery is presenting “Transfigurations,” an exhibition of life-sized figurative drawings by Carol Crawford, April 19 – May 14. The Opening Reception is Thursday, April 21, 6-8 pm. Ms. Crawford will be present Thursdays 6-8 pm and Saturdays by appointment to speak to visitors about her work. Proud women, dancers, angels and monsters…each drawn figure is a statement of Crawford’s […]
‘Savoring Gotham’
In publishing a Queens weekly newspaper that has had a great interest in restaurants and food purveyors throughout the borough, it is special and in many ways fascinating to see other people’s perspective on the same subject. Written by about 180 of the most notable food experts, “Savoring Gotham: A Food Lover’s Companion to New York City” explores the variety […]
St. Michael’s To Host Tribute To Scott Joplin
On May 21 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. […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. To list your event, send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, TWO weeks prior to the event for proper coverage. All Saints Evangelical LutheranChurch:Friday, Apr. 29, 7 pm: Penny Social“Fun”raiser; for Adults, teens, tweens ($5).Admission incl. one sheet of 25 tickets, andrefreshments; raffles and […]
Civics To City: Dump Bicycle Corral, Give Us Safe Crossing
Civic leaders and Dutch Kills residents have a message for city transportation officials who installed a bicycle corral at a dangerous intersection to increase traffic safety in the Long Island City community. “It didn’t work,” Dutch Kills Civic Association President Thea Romano said. Romano provided a photo of a recent collision at the intersection of 29th Street and 39th Avenue […]
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 MTGS, EVENTS: 114th Precinct Community CouncilMtg Riccardo’s By the Bridge, 24th Ave& 21st St. Apr 26, 7 pmCommunity Board 3 Mtg IS 227, TheLouis Armstrong School Cafeteria, 32-02Junction Blvd, East Elmhurst. Apr […]
Statement From Moya On Earthquake In Ecuador
“On Saturday when I heard of the devastating earthquake that struck Ecuador, my heart sank. Like many Ecuadorians living in New York my first thought was to reach my family and friends still living in Ecuador to know they were safe. Since then I have been working closely with members of the community and representatives from the government of Ecuador […]
Library Tech Officer Honored For Innovation, Service
The American Library Association has announced that Kelvin Watson, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, Queens Library, has been named the 2016 inaugural winner of ALA’s Ernest A. DiMattia Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession. The award recognizes a public librarian who demonstrates leadership in anticipating emerging trends in services, products and technologies that will enhance the library’s […]
QSO, KCA’s Free Concert Honoring David Katz
Under the direction of guest Maestro Elli Jaffe, the Music Director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Honorary Foreign Conductor of the Prague Symphony Orchestra, The Queens Symphony Orchestra, in association with the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, presented A Tribute to David Katz, including the world premiere of “…and it was evening and it was morning…” Opus 132 […]