Angel Gil Orrios has been the artistic/executive director of Thalia Spanish Theatre since 2000, and is currently in rehearsals for the Thalia’s new show, Drag QUEENS Show, an “LGBT musical.” It opens on Friday, October 12 and runs until November 4. The Thalia Spanish Theatre is located at 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside (www.thaliatheatre.org; 718-729-3880). In over 40 years he has […]
Village Grill
There’s always something delicious cooking and baking at Village Grill in Forest Hills. Located on the cozy corner of Yellowstone Blvd. and Ingram Street, Village Grill offers casual Greek and American dishes at great prices, to stay or to go. There are so many ‘regulars’ here that come for all their favorites, and the friendly owner, Dina, knows them all […]
LUNERA MODERN MEXICAN Restaurant | Bar
Lunera is a delightful, modern Mexican restaurant with a Spanish twist and a cool vibe. You won’t find re-fried beans here…all the inventive recipes are made on the spot using the finest ingredients, cuts of meat, fish, vegetables, and more. The rustic interior features a backlit bar, well-stocked with a variety of high quality tequila and other spirits that go […]
St. Nicholas’ Festival An Immense Success
Pleasant temperatures made the 2018 Columbus Day weekend festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Flushing a great success. There was something for everyone: children’s games, Greek and Cypriot cuisine; Loucoumades (small fried donuts in honey), a car raffle, church tours, Greek folk dancing groups, vendors and a flea market. The festival was held Thursday through Sunday, October 4- […]
Primed To Launch Speech & Debate Season
On Saturday, November 10, St. Francis Prep will be hosting the Brooklyn Queens Catholic Forensic League interleague tournament. Over 500 students from schools in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester will be participating. It is an all-day event. Prep’s Social Studies Chair Diane Haussermann is the moderator of the team, and staff members Amy Jones, Tobias Ninson, and Fr. […]
Welcome To Steinway Street, Hour Children!
Hour Children’s newest endeavor—The Hour Children Shops—is officially open and people are talking: “This shop is truly a gem…down to earth!” “What a hidden jewel!!! Will be coming here as much as possible.” “Best thrift shop in Astoria! My favorite new spot to thrift shop, both for myself and others. And best of all it’s a non-profit organization for a […]
The Pulpit
ASTORIA ADVENTIST CHURCH:•Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar,More About Jesus, with Christian writers andspeakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 11 am: Bible Study and PrayerGroup.•Saturdays, 12:30 pm: Worship service. Infoadventistchurchconnect.org, 30-89 32nd St.,Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM HELP OF CHRISTIANS:•Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantryopen to those in need, ID required. Donations being accepted all other times. 70-3148th Ave, Woodside, info 718.672.4848ext. 8. […]
Dromm Hosts Memorial Vigil For LGBTQ Icon, ‘Ms. Colombia’
Police discovered the remains of 64-year-old Osvaldo Gomez in the water off Jacob Riis Park on October 3. Known to New York City and her Jackson Heights community as “Ms. Colombia,” Gomez was found dead on the morning of October 3 at Jacob Riis Park. Police do not suspect foul play, but the investigation remains ongoing. There was a memorial […]
Richard Hartmann, 46
Family and friends will gather on October 12 and 13 to say a sad farewell to Richard Hartmann, son of Lucille Hartmann, former District Manager of Community Board 1 in Astoria and the late Fred Hartmann. Hartmann, 46, passed away suddenly on October 8 of natural causes. Viewing is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm at […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
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