On Friday, April 20, at 8:30 pm, AKTINA Productions will be hosting the latest concert in its acclaimed series, “Greek Music Journey” at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, on 68th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues in Manhattan. Entitled “The Magic of Bouzouki and An Ode To Greek Song,” this spectacular concert will highlight the everlasting Rembetika (Greek blues), […]
A Great Place To Do Business
As LIC continues to become a prominent spot to live, it also is becoming a great spot to do business. The Rainier Photography Studio had its grand opening on Sunday, March 25. Their new business is located in a converted loft-type warehouse, The Cigar building located at 9-20 35th Avenue, LIC. This elevated building has been converted into a spot […]
Hellenic Film Society USA Announces Premiere of Greek Film Expo
The Hellenic Film Society USA is pleased to announce its first-ever Greek Film Expo, a showcase for six outstanding Greek comedies and dramas, to be held April 27-May 3 in the New York metropolitan area. Screenings will be held at the Directors Guild Theater in Manhattan, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, and the Bow Tie Manhasset Theater […]
‘Spring Break Fun In The Park’ At Dutch Kills
The Central Astoria LDC’s second “Spring Break Fun In The Park” event on Wednesday, April 4, at Dutch Kills Playground (Crescent Street and 36th Avenue in Long Island City) brought fantastic fun for all the children who attended the three-hour party. The free event featured activities such as arts & crafts, where boys and girls each made a paper windmill, […]
Resorts World Showcases The Queens Botanical Garden In Photo Exhibit
Resorts World Casino New York City and the Queens Botanical Garden are partnering to celebrate nature’s beauty in Queens with the new exhibit, “Spring Into Queens.” The exhibit, featuring photography by Queens Botanical Garden staff member Wai Li and former staff member Shari Romar, displays the diverse and beautiful flora and fauna that can be found at the Garden. The […]
Miss Greek Independence 2018: Singer/Songwriter Annamaria
Having kicked off a phenomenal 2018, NYC based singer/songwriter Annamaria has been using her talents to promote her Greek roots this spring, as she was recently crowned Miss Greek Independence 2018. The city’s 2018 Greek Independence Day Parade will feature the newly crowned talent celebrating the 197th anniversary of Hellenic independence on Sunday, April 22. On the heels of her […]
The GAHS Presents Pages From The Long Island Star Journal
Welcome to April 1883! New York City lost one of its most renowned citizens on April 4, 1883, when industrialist, philanthropist and one-time presidential candidate, Peter Cooper, passed away in his home at No. 9 Lexington Avenue. Building his fortune from a glue factory on Kips Bay, he parlayed his earnings into successful real estate investments that made him one […]
A Fresh Civility: Queens College MFA Show
“A Fresh Civility,” the Queens College MFA Show curated by John Yau will be exhibited at LIC Artists’ Plaxall Gallery (5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City), April 13 – May 13. “A Fresh Civility” draws timely connections between a diverse selection of artworks by students enrolled in the CUNY Queens College Masters in Fine Arts program (QCMFA). Their works reflect […]
Target, Marshalls Stores Headed To Ditmars
A two-story building on 31st Street in Astoria will soon be taken down to make way for a new Target store. The building on 31st Street near Ditmars Boulevard is currently home to a Subway sandwich shop, Cohen’s Optical, The Rock Health & Fitness Club, two recently closed venues, and a second-floor law firm. A spokesperson for Manhattanbased A&H Acquisitions, […]