A coalition of Asian-American groups in Queens, along with Flushing Town Hall will co-host Asian Heritage Night in Queens 2016 on May 19. This year’s theme is “LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE! Raising the Asian- American Voice.” It will feature music, dance and cultural performances that represent the diversity of Queens through a blend of the traditional and modern to celebrate […]
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. Astoria Adventist Church:•Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar, More About Jesus, with Christianwriters and speakers Maurice Venden andLee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
Simotas, UCCA Town Hall To Address Community Concerns
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) will be co-hosting their fourth annual Town Hall Meeting to Address Community Concerns, for Western Queens residents on May 12. The meeting will be held at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm for free refreshments, […]
Music Of The Knights
Conductor Victoria Bond will make her Queens Symphony Orchestra debut on Sunday, May 29 at 3 pm, conducting music of Sir Elton John, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Paul McCartney – all three knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. The concert, with vocalists drawn from the best of Broadway, takes place at Queensborough Performing Arts Center (222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside), […]
Student Honored, Film Locations Discussed At ACA Meeting
The Astoria Civic Association’s (ACA) meeting on May 3 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge featured the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Julie Menin as their guest and also presented an 11-year-old boy with a citation for bravery. The commissioner was welcomed warmly because she represents film and television production in the city, which is lucrative and […]
Local Express
Vic BagratuniFrom handsome leading man to stone cold killer, Vic Bagratuni has appeared in Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Boardwalk Empire,” and the documentary series, “Inside the American Mob.” He was recently cast as a lead in the feature film “Men of Granite,” alongside William Hurt and Shirley MacLaine. He is a descendant of the Bagratuni royal dynasty […]
Bubba’s Bistro Southern Cuisine
Bubba’s Bistro is one of the few restaurants in Western Queens offering French-Creole and Cajun cooking with a down-home Southern twist. Owner Nicolas Triantaphilides has a multi-cultural background himself; born in Astoria, of Greek and French parents, raised in France, and lived for many years in Marbella Spain, where he ran successful restaurants. His Astorian opus, on Ditmars Blvd. is […]
Tut’s Hub
The new “Tut’s Hub” is fit for a king. Tut’s Hub is the newest addition to the international dining scene on Steinway Street, at the heart of Astoria. You can’t miss the impressive, larger-than-life statues of Pharaohs from the street in this spacious, 3-floor restaurant. The concept at Tut’s Hub is ‘sit-down fast food’ served hot and fresh from the […]
Fifth Annual Queens New Music Festival
The New York-based composer and performer collective, Random Access Music, announced the fifth annual Queens New Music Festival occurring May 19-22 and featuring eight programs of an exciting variety of new music. The kick-off concert, in conjunction with Musica Reginae, on Thursday, May 19th will be held at the Church-in-the Gardens (50 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills) with the remaining festival […]
Uber Celebrates Fifth Anniversary At Rizzo’s Pizza
The iconic landmark, Rizzo’s Pizza, located at 30-13 Steinway Street in Astoria was a part of the New York City Uber Celebration of its Fifth Anniversary on Wednesday, May 4. Anyone who visited Rizzo’s and showed their Uber app on their phone or other device was eligible for a delicious free slice. Uber’s motto states, “There’s no better way to […]