On April 13, 14, and 15, the Alvernian Drama Society of St. Francis Prep will be present its annual spring musical. This year’s production will be the timeless classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” This production, according to Prep’s long-time director of the Alvernian Drama Society, and veteran faculty member, Donna Mejia, features a lot more dancing than audience members might […]
Casa Theodoro
Celebrate spring by taking a walk on over to Casa Theodoro Pizzeria and Brazilian Eatery. Casa Theodoro is a casual, comfortable, family restaurant where groups of friends and family can sit together at long, wooden, communal tables while Brazilian music plays softly. There are also tidy tables for two and you may bring your own wine to go along with […]
Local-Express
Don And Katha CatoThe creators of the Queens World Film Festival (QWFF), Don and Katha Cato, did a joint interview with us this week. Don Cato is the artistic director of the festival, and he screens the submissions with his committee, they select the films and curate the festival. Katha says, “[Don] is the filmmaker and true true film lover. He drives the […]
Van Bramer Joins Students For National School Walkout
At the invitation of student leaders, New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer joined the students of the Academy of American Studies and Newcomers High School in Long Island City on March 14 as they participated in the National School Walkout. Students gathered in the schoolyard carrying handmade signs, wearing orange ribbons and chanting messages calling for gun control. […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Launched
Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney (DNY), Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Congress Member Pete Sessions (R-TX), Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) President Myra Biblowit, Acting Deputy Director of the US Mint David Croft, and breast cancer survivor Melissa Miller came together on March 15 to celebrate the launch of the Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin program at the US Capitol. The […]
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 […]
SJ Prep Conducting Annual Easter Basket Project
Members of the St. John’s Preparatory School Dance Program are conducting their Second Annual Easter Basket Project to benefit children residing at the Metro Family Shelter in Woodside. New Easter basket items, such as small toys and craft items, may be dropped off at the school (21-21 Crescent Street, Astoria) between the hours of 7 am and 5:30 pm, or […]
Chief O’Neill Speaks At Queens Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The March 15 luncheon keynote speaker was Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill, Irish American and the top departmental officer since September 2016. His address was preceded by a boisterous opening; presentation of the colors; a benediction; greetings from an […]
199 New Residential Units In Heart Of Dutch Kills
Two buildings and a parking lot formerly utilized by a film equipment rental firm will be facing a wrecking ball to make way for a seven-story, mixed-use development at the site. The new, 75-foot-tall building at 37-01 30th St. in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City will feature 184,085 square feet of space, with 133,450 square feet of […]
QCA To Present Celebrating Queens Women Artists
Queens Council on the Arts LAB presents Celebrating Queens Women Artists on March 23. Curated by Joan Becht Willette, the event is a tribute to the Queens-based women artists in public service, technology, business and community development programs, and celebrates women’s creative voices for social justice in their lives and communities. Celebrating Queens Women Artists will feature a dynamic presentation […]