Archive for October, 2009
A Living Landmark in Astoria
This is one landmark that will be hard to follow. Astoria’s own George Kaufman (founder of Kaufman Astoria Studios) will become an official living landmark next Wednesday Nov 4th, representing “the best of New York in talent, philanthropy and spirit”. With the recent publicity regarding the success of the Frank Sinatra School for the Arts [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Calling all Queens Artists! LIC Artist Workshop
Queens Council on the Arts is hosting a very creative event. Artists and entrepreneurs unite in this one day workshop next Saturday, Nov 7th. It is free to attend, but a donation is highly appreciated. Meet and mingle with other like-minded inspiring locals and share tips on “professional development, grants, and venues.” Who? This citywide [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )ING New York City Marathon- Watch it in Queens
Get ready, set, go! November 1st marks the annual ING New York City Marathon. The runners will hit the 13th mile through Greenpoint Brooklyn into Long Island City on Vernon Boulevard. Here is the route map. Put on your best sneakers and make your way to Long Island City (7 train to Vernon Bvd stop) [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New Balkan Restaurant in Astoria: Dino’s Bar & Restaurant
Chef Dino Redzic seems to change his restaurants’ names more often than hip-hop star P. Diddy (or was it Puff Daddy?) changes his. First there was Amici Amore Italian restaurant and then it was Momento Italian Bistro. Well this time he is not only changing the name to Dino’s Bar and Restaurant, but he is also [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Fashion Astoria Style Breakdance Video
For those of you who missed it or just want to see it again,here is a video (artist unknown) from the fashion show at Central Lounge in Astoria, complements of KrisTees. Hitomi Nozawa and Shoh Eshiguro were there from Japan showing off their dance moves.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Queens of Pain Roller Derby, Art, Film & Food in Queens
There are plenty of events on the calendar this weekend in Queens… and farther afield. Gotham Girls roller derby team will hold their double-header game at Hunters College Saturday October 24th doors open at 6:30pm. The Queens of Pain (from Queens!) and the Brooklyn Bombshells will be facing-off against the Sockit Wenches of Seattle. The [...]
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