Creative Conversations is a monthly dinner meeting where artists have the opportunity to network, organize, meet community stakeholders, and develop strategies for community advocacy and learn about other QCA (Queens Council On the Arts) opportunities. It is open to the general public and artists working in all disciplines are welcome to attend at the following locations. All events are free; […]
6th Annual LIC Arts Open Garden Party
The LIC Arts Open Garden Party will take place on the evening of May 2, from 6-10:30 pm, in honor of two artists, Karen Kettering Dimit and Zoë Morsette. Tucked away in a lush garden, guests will enjoy seasonal fare from LIC Market, one of the neighborhood’s most exciting and eclectic culinary haunts. The inventive jazz of Mark Wade will […]
Wings for Autism Takes Flight Again at LaGuardia Airport
On Saturday, April 28, AHRC New York City will hold the fourth annual Wings for Autism event at LaGuardia Airport in partnership with The Arc, Delta Airlines, the TSA, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Wings for Autism is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals. Originated […]
Resorts World Casino, QEDC Announce Finalists In Boro’s Best Start-Ups Contest
The nine finalists in the annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition hail from the food, fashion, real estate and arts industries and now they’ll compete for best start up in the borough, a prize that comes with $10,000 in pivotal funding for any developing business. The contest, sponsored by Resorts World Casino New York City in coordination with the Queens […]
May Performances At Green Space
Green Space is pleased to announce a diverse roster of new/emerging artists for its signature programs this May. Take Root will present an evening of work by Brush/McGrath (works) and Brynne Billingsley & Artists on May 18 and 19, and Fertile Ground showcases the creative output of multiple dance artists on May 20. Take Root, now in its 9th season, […]
Astoria-Born Eateries Expanding To Other Boroughs And Beyond
Spring has finally arrived in New York City, which means it’s time to get out into the fresh air and check out where to eat. To work up your appetite and find the next big New York City restaurants, look no further than Astoria. As the most diverse gastronomic borough, Queens is producing some of the most popular eateries in […]
GEORGE’S
George’s at Kaufman Astoria Studio was reinvented on March 20th to stellar reviews from its many fans and this writer as well. Formerly the Astor Room, “George’s” tips its hat to the recently deceased George S. Kaufman, who founded Kaufman Astoria Studio, where stars such as W.C. Fields, Rudolph Valentino, and the Marx Brothers perfected their craft and dined here, […]
Local-Express
Ryan SchuttRyan Schutt has performed at a wide range of international comedy festivals, including SF Sketchfest, NXNE, Limestone, Bentzen Ball, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Cape Fear, and the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. He has opened for comics like Dave Attell, Pete Holmes, Wyatt Cenac, Dan Soder, Godfrey, Beth Stelling, Roy Wood, Jr., Michelle Wolf, Nate Bargatze, Tiffany Haddish, Sam Morril, Joe […]