The new, wildly popular mobile game Pokémon GO has only been out since July 6, but it’s already bringing communities across the borough together in unprecedented ways. The game, which builds on the Japanese franchise’s video games and TV show, allows players to search for and capture virtual creatures called “Pokémon,” using the phone’s GPS and camera to create an... READ MORE >
The theme of Katch Astoria’s firstever semi-monthly Astoria Screening Festival was 10 Films Under 10 Minutes. The event enjoyed a tremendous turnout that packed the 4,500 square foot Katch Kourtyard, despite taking place in the middle of the workweek. Hosted by Framework Productions, the July 23 event brought attendees from across and even outside of Queens into the heart of... READ MORE >
On June 21, Astoria’s Athens Square Park and Athens Triangle, the crosswalk connecting Newtown Avenue and 30th Avenue, were host to this year’s Make Music New York (MMNY), a citywide, live, outdoor music festival that takes place in more than a thousand locations throughout the city. This year marked the festival’s seventh year at the Athens Triangle, hosted by Astoria... READ MORE >
On June 9, Astoria Music celebrated its fourth annual recital. Students, teachers, friends and family gathered at the Hellenic Cultural Society in Astoria to watch an afternoon performance celebrating Astoria’s budding talent. The school has graced 30th Avenue since 1922.The recitals are the creation of Astoria Music’s piano teacher Anne Cheteyan whose desire is to expose students to the art... READ MORE >
On April 12, Resobox Art Gallery, 41-26 27th St. in Long Island City hosted the opening night of Long Island City artist Mieko Anekawa’s solo exhibition. Anekawa, who is best regarded for her unique melding of graphic design, fashion and painting, has been featured in the Queens Gazette on several occasions due to her growing popularity and influence in the... READ MORE >
Many an adult today remembers the classic MTV days, before reality shows like The Real World and Jersey Shore, when the network streamed strictly music videos for one’s viewing pleasure. In fact, many pine for those days—so much so that MTV eventually created the channel MTV2 to focus again on videos when the original channel turned to celebrity gossip and... READ MORE >
Forty seven years ago, juicy burgers and Irish coffees made Donovan’s Pub a Woodside staple. Today, those same delights—combined with decades of strong ties to the community—have given the bar/restaurant the title of “Woodside’s Landmark Gathering Place”. Any regular customer (and there are many) can vouch for the homey Irish feel that Donovan’s dishes and drinks provide. But this past... READ MORE >
As with every holiday, we are reminded this Easter of all the exciting events and places Queens has to offer its communities. Our county is home to the largest Easter Egg Hunt in New York City, at Saint Alban’s Memorial Park in Jamaica, as well as numerous other egg hunts and events geared toward family fun across the borough. Hosted... READ MORE >
This February 18, we celebrate the accomplishments of our 43 presidents and George Washington’s birthday. As we look back on them, from Barack Obama to George Washington and everyone in between, we notice the diversity of our presidents. Since George Washington was president, we have had two presidents in the 18th century, 23 in the 19th century, 17 in the... READ MORE >
There are a number of Christmas movies that come out every year, adding to the constantly expanding list of holiday favorites. Along with the typical classics, here are some new additions we can look out for this holiday season: Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist: Expanding on an old favorite, this movie continues the mischievous adventures of Fin, this time... READ MORE >
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