The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) is holding its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 4, at 5 p.m., in McManus Memorial Park at 81st St. and Grand Central Service Rd. The event will feature the Washington & Friends choir, and to keep everyone warm, some hot chocolate and cookies from Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. The UCCA […]
5th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition announced that it will be hosting its “5th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration” in December. This beloved annual event has become a tradition that everyone in the Astoria community looks forward to. Central Astoria LDC’s “5th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration” will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 2 […]
The Priceless Gift Of Holiday Gab
My favorite dish at our holiday dinners never has anything to do with food. It’s the savory conversations that I crave. The heartfelt chatter of close family and friends enhances each occasion like a special mix of spices. Salty. Sweet. Sometimes a little nutty. “Remember when…?” “I have to admit…” “Are you kidding me?” “Wait. What?!” It’s always been that […]
Astoria Comedian Greg ‘The Greek’ Kritikos Is At It Again!
The rising star of the Astoria comedy world has finally arrived and is ready to take his tough guy comedian act to new heights. Greg “The Greek” takes his rough life experiences from the streets of western Queens and translates it into a comedic gift enjoyed by all. He will now be a regular at the newly opened Beans & […]
ASO To Play LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and The Astoria Symphony Orchestra present “Let it Snow,” a swingin’ holiday concert and visit with Santa Claus on December 9 at 3 p.m. Join them for Long Island City’s holiday concert tradition of the season featuring the Astoria Symphony Orchestra with conductor, composer, and U.S. Army Music Officer, Silas Huff, accompanied by vocalists Heather Petruzelli […]
QCA’s “CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS”
Queens Council on the Arts will host “Creative Conversations” at the SUNY Queens Educational Opportunity Center on Wednesday, November 29, 6:00-8:00 p.m. “Creative Conversations” is a monthly dinner meeting where artists have the opportunity to network, organize, meet community stakeholders, and develop strategies for community advocacy. It is open to the general public and artists working in all disciplines are […]
St. Demetrios Students Help Clean Athens Square Park
Approximately 25 students representing the Saint Demetrios High School Student Council and National Honor Society, Athenian Chapter, braved the falling temperatures and windy conditions to assist in cleaning Athens Square Park on Friday, November 17. Under the supervision of Lynne Kennedy, who works on various projects through the NYC Council’s Parks Equity Initiative, the students helped rake leaves, clear the […]
St. Francis Prep Showcases Talent At Annual Christmas Concerts
On Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, St. Francis Preparatory School’s Music Department will host their annual Christmas Concerts, in Prep’s Brother Ralph Clifford Memorial Auditorium. In all, 11 ensembles and well over 500 students will perform. The December 9 concert will feature all three orchestras, both percussion ensembles, and SFP’s Concert Chorus. A highlight of the evening will […]
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 […]