The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to September 1943! In September, 1943, a weary world looked back on four years of seemingly endless, devastating global conflict. That year, however, increasing Allied victories slowly but surely rolled back the tide of Axis domination. Nazi troops were on the retreat on the Soviet Eastern […]
NYC Greek Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary
The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce, Onassis Foundation (USA), and Hellenic American Cultural Foundation announced the 10th Anniversary of the New York City Greek Film Festival, running from Thursday, September 29 through Wednesday, October 19. Screenings are to be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Directors Guild of America Theater, Cinepolis Chelsea Cinema, NYIT Auditorium, Bow Tie Cinema Manhasset, […]
B’WAY KITCHEN
Indian and Middle Eastern Dishes to GoB’Way Kitchen is a petite eatery offering delicious, fresh Indian and Middle Eastern dishes to go or to eat in, if you are lucky enough to grab one of three tables, chairs and benches that open onto the street. Already, there’s a buzz and a devout following of regular customers who come for the homemade fare, served with pride, at […]
Shockwaves To Celebrate Release Of Single, ‘Lies’
The Queens-based rock trio, The Shockwaves, will celebrate the release of their single, “Lies” on Friday, September 23 at Pine Box Rock Shop in Brooklyn. They will be joined by fellow rock n’ rollers, The Hampton Brothers. (Listen to “Lies” at soundcloud.com/theshockwaves/lies/sw0coW). This driving, energetic, QOTSA-reminiscent tune was inspired by an “X-Files” episode starring Bryan Cranston in which Cranston’s character […]
No Name Comedy Variety Coming To QED
No Name Comedy Variety brings their multicultural mix of music, comedy and fun back to Q.E.D. Astoria on Sunday, October 2nd, 8:30 pm. NN producer / host Eric Vetter brings comedian/author/pundit Leighann Lord (co-Host of National Geographic Channel’s “Star Talk with Neil deGrasse Tyson”), Liz Miele (“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”) comedy writer, performer and podcaster Frank Conniff (“Mystery […]
SFP Walk-A-Thon To Benefit Future Students
On Friday, September 30th, every member of the St. Francis Prep community will participate in the school’s annual Walk-A-Thon. This event has become an enjoyable tradition in the school’s ongoing efforts to ensure future generations of students have access to the best possible facilities and educational environment. The Walk-A-Thons have raised, on average, a quarter of a million dollars to […]
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 Christian writers andspeakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
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. SEND TWO weeks prior to the event (this is a WEEKLY paper). COMMUNITY MTGS, EVENTS: 109th Precinct Family Fun Day Freefood, music, games, giveaway, facepainting, rock climbing, pony rides,inflatables, pumpkin patch, muchmore! Francis Lewis Park, 3 Ave &147 St.Sept […]
Crucial Prez Debate Tuesday Night
The “huge” talk night is finally here – the first of three one-on-one talk fests between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump – just the pair of bitter antagonists, each hoping the other makes the fatal blunder that does serious damage to his or her campaign, now only 48 days away, as they face off in their first debate. […]
