Woodside/Sunnyside
$7 Lunch Special at Dee Thai in Sunnyside
My friend and I stopped into Dee Thai on a sunny afternoon in hopes of a cheap satisfying meal. This place has mixed reviews, but we decided to give it a go anyway. The empty chairs and dimly lit atmosphere among the contemporary decor, were cause for alarm. Though, despite of the sounds of crickets [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Queens First International Theater Festival This Week
For the next week (July 21- July 29) La Guardia Performing Arts Center will host the first international theater festival, Which Direction Home?, in collaboration with The Internationalists. The creative experience takes its audience through a unique interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey. Watch as eight directors from six different countries use the epic poem as a platform for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sunnyside Artist in the House
I met Juan Hinojosa last September, but it was only a week ago I saw his artwork. In his studio he creates life size collages made from found objects, think: metro cards, food wrappers and clothing tags. His works were highlighted in a New York Times article not too long ago. I decided to catch [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Take 1- Sunnyside Film Festival Fundraiser June 28th
It’s nice to know that every so often the community joins forces with their creative efforts. The fourth annual Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival is just around the corner, and they need your help. Enjoy spirits and food at 7pm Monday June 28th at Claret Wine Bar (46 Street and Skillman Ave.) There will be games, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Play Me, I’m Yours Public Art Project Places Pianos in Queens Parks
This summer, Play Me, I’m Yours is touring the New York City streets. The public art project is an artwork installation by British artist Luke Jerram and presented by Sing for Hope. From 9am-10pm 60 pianos will be dispersed around the city parks from June 21-July 5. Take a walk through your neighborhood and show off your talent in these [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Outdoor Summer Fun in Queens
The weather is getting warmer and the tank-tops go by. Here are a few ways to get out and entertain yourself… Thalia Spanish Theatre- Sunday June 20th join the festival of music and dance at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside at Thomson Hill Park. It’s free from 1pm to 2pm. Make Music New York- Monday [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Thalia’s ‘Prostitute’ Running Two More Weeks
The flyer says it all- love, intrigue, blood and crucifixion. It is the last two weekends to see The Prostitutes Will Preceded You into the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s running in English (Fridays 8pm and Saturdays 3pm) and Spanish (Saturdays 8pm and Sundays 4pm) Don’t miss it! “Based on a true story, a 20th century “Mary Magdalene” [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Read it and Weep- Save Queens Libraries!
The sad little boy on the sidewalk looked up at me as he held his clipboard. He asked me if I wanted to help save the library by signing his petition. Indeed I do, and I did. The Queens Library is not just a place to check-out a book; it’s a place where your neighbors [...]
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