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new: march 2008 Au revoir, Magnetic Field: music much ado about nothing: theater review rhythm is gonna get you: tandem lost and found by M the other boleyn girl review lima charlie cd review by janene otten queens albums you should know.... here
february 2008 brick cafe review glimpses of the moon: a theater review confessions of a superbowl geek
Djerdan review sexless & happy: a valentine tale sports: why georgetown is overrated persopolis : film review The Quays: A Taste of Queens Open Mic cloverfield review here there will be blood: reviewed by tommy ucciardi
january 2008 to have and to hold: the latest tandem the scorecard: read m's latest dating adventure here The Young Gods, The Officers, Undercut: a london concert review picking daisies cd by local artist shelly bhushan reviewed by janene otten review don't threaten me with a good time: a winter 2008 television guide here roid rage: everyone keeps asking me to write about steroids…more evil resides in Astoria : my evening with Schaffer the Darklord by melissa cruz...here turning stirring lives into insipid films...here
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Putting a bit more balance with all the Irish Pubs in Queens, another wine bar is opening in Astoria. Winegasm will be having a soft opening on Saturday, March 29th. A tasting menu will be available and all items are half off. Wine by the glass and bottle is available and the selection listed on the website is extensive. Menu has cheese/ meat plates, panini's, crepes and desserts. Winegasm is located at 31-86 37th st. Astoria |
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The Dean Project gallery is hosting an opening Saturday, March 29th from 6-9 p.m. This series is titled "Exporting Pop: A Western Fantasy" and will feature art from a group of artists that include Rachel Beach, Russell Biles, Karlos Carcamo, Carl Eckhoff, Kristine Moran and Mary Ting. "This exhibition presents twenty contemporary artists working in sculpture, photography, drawing, mixed media and painting which is based on their personal visions and ideas of the present popular culture." The Dean Project is located at 45-43 21st Street, Long Island City For more info click here. For a sample of the art being shown click on the artists name listed above.
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Queens College Presents “Crossing the BLVD,”A Re-Creation of the boroughs Immigrant Experiences by Judith Sloan and Warren Lehrer on Sunday, March 30th at 3:00 p.m. A compelling and humorous multimedia performance that re-creates the tumultuous lives and experiences of immigrants who have recently settled in Queens. Based on the acclaimed book of the same name by Warren Lehrer and Judith Sloan. Warren Lehrer and Judith Sloan take the audience on a virtual tour of different Queens neighborhoods for visits with the immigrant inhabitants described in the book. While Lehrer narrates the scenes, Sloan transforms herself through voice and gesture, assuming the personae of many of these immigrants. She relates their powerful oral histories about perilous journeys, personal/family conflicts, wars, and cultural divides. A soundtrack of original music, sounds, and voices adds dramatic dimension to the program. After the performance, popular WNYC radio talk show host Brian Lehrer will moderate a Q&A between the actors and audience. Goldstein Theater: Queens College: 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY Tickets are $12. directions here |
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The beautiful weather today coincides with a listing I saw for Water Taxi Beach. "Our first events will be in April 20th and 27th. These are ticketed events as will be the events held most Sunday's in April, May, June, Sept and Oct. For more info: click here |
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The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City, will no longer be a venue. Owner Rebecac Trent sent out a myspace bulletin this morning with the following message: "After a year and a half of trying to make it work, The Creek and The Cave will no longer be able to continue as a live music venue. It is simply not fair to the folks who live above us and residential buildings aren’t typically as forgiving as ours has been. The staff at The Creek and The Cave want to thank so many folks who volunteered, played, and partied with us over the past 18 months. We had a blast and hope you did too. " |
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As part of the PS 1 exhibition “WACK! Art and the Feminist Revolution,” the all-female art collective Dirt Palace from Providence, R.I., will stage a performance at PS 1 in Long Island City on Friday, March 14. "The fantasy/fake/true/science-fiction/candy-coated/stripped-bare/all-lies/documentary history of the Dirt Palace". DJs Mery-Def, Ivanna b, and Jazzy-Jexxx will be rocking the place after. Purchase tickets online at poprally. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Show from 7:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PS 1 is located at 22-25 Jackson Ave at the intersection of 46th Ave, Long Island City. |
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Subdivision Art in Long Island City will host an Art Opening Saturday, March 15th for its Dreamer of Pictures exhibit. It will feature drawings and paintings by Haejae Lee, Hannah Kasper, Deborah Pohl and Rene Smith. The four different artists will show different "perspectives on our relationship with the interior spaces that we inhabit, dream about, and desire." Subdivision Art is located at 48-18 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City. The reception for Dreamer of Pictures is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. For more info |
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Thursday, March 13, Deitch Gallery Space is screening Bjork's new 3-D Video "Wanderlust" from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The video will be shown at 8 p.m."This exclusive premiere will also include a behind-the-scenes look at how this complex 3D music video was achieved."
On hand will be props built for the video, original concept art, and behind the scenes photography for this video that took nine months to make. This will be Encyclopedia Pictura's first project. Deitch Gallery Space is located at 4-40 44TH DRIVE, Long Island City. First come, first serve. |
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Monday, March 10th Come to the L.I.C. bar to check out the Revue music series. This weeks featured artists are Dirty Wings, Andy Stack and Gustavo Rodriguez with Miss Kelly. Show starts at 8:30 p.m., no cover. L.I.C bar is located at 45-58 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City. |
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Saturday, March 8th, there will be an art opening for Back to the Garden: Daily Life to Spiritual Vision at the Crossing Art Gallery from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Artists featured: Eun Yung Choi, Ming Fay, Lin Peychwen, Shannon Plumb, Jeremiah Teipen, YoYo Xiao, Zhang Hongtu, Chee Wang Ng. Back to the Garden: Daily Life to spiritual Vision is Crossing Art’s largest exhibition to date, featuring eight artists who address Utopian aspirations. Crossing Art Gallery is located at 136-20 38th Avenue (Main Street & 39th Ave) 4th Floor, Flushing, NY For more info on Crossing Art gallery and directions click here
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Go Green this weekend! "The first event of its kind, Going Green in Queens ‘08 is a free environmental, educational, and networking event for individuals and groups that are green, environmental, parks, volunteer and civic minded. " Some of the highlights for this event: A tabling exhibition highlighting local and city wide volunteer, non-profit, and green organizations such as the City Parks Foundation, Citizens Committee for NYC, Solar One, Transportation Alternatives Queens Committee along with 2 dozen other organizations. A Keynote Speaker featuring Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, who is not only a Parks Commissioner but also a Queens native who has been blazing a blue trail for NYC. And 12 workshops to choose following the different trail themes of Trees, Water, Environmental Sustainability and Resources for You. to rsvp: (highly recommended) e-mail GoingGreeninQueens@gmail.com or call (718) 343-6779. Saturday, March 8th 10:00am – 2:30pm , Registration will begin at 9:30am New York Hall of Science at Flushing Meadow Park 47-01 111 Street Queens, NY |
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Every Monday night at the LIC Bar there will be the Monday Music Showcase Revue: a new weekly live music series for emerging singer-songwriters . Hosted by local Queens resident Gustavo Rodriguez, this night differs from the open mic because the local musicians are playing all original songs. Monday, February 25th was the first try out with performers: Astoria-based fun house band Bliminal , Ukulele songwriter Brian Meece, Banjo-slinging sharpshooter David Stephens and Gustavo Rodriguez & Miss Kelley. This new weekly event is definitely worth checking out. Music will start at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m. The line up will change weekly. Next week on March 3, stop by and check out a singer songwriter named Streetlamp (aka Ryan Milligan) and Astorian Kelli Ellis. LIC bar is located at 45-58 Vernon Boulevard. No cover. |
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St. Patrick's day starts early in Queens, this weekend to be exact. On Saturday, March 1st, stop by the Queens county St. Patricks Day Parade in the Rockaways, this usually draws up to 50,000 people. The parade route starts at Beach 129th St and Newport Ave >> Along Newport to Beach 116th St >> To Rockaway Beach Blvd >> Along Rockaway Beach Blvd >> Ends at Beach 94th St and Rockaway Beach Blvd. Take the A train the 116th street. Post parade ceremonies will be at First Congregational Church, 320 Beach 94th St, Rockaway Beach. There will be 25 bands marching and lots of bagpipes. Want to continue the festivities? Stop by one of the local pubs afterwards: but be warned, come early to grab a seat.
For more details check out the official website here.
On Sunday, March 2 , wander over to Sunnyside for the St. Pat's Parade for All. This parade was started in retaliation in 2000 to the NYC parade that prohibited gays and lesbians from marching in the parade. This years theme at the parade will be "Cherishing All the Children of the Nation Equally." Highlights will include a puppet art group, local community groups, and the Keltic Dreams dancers. This year the parade will extend for a week long event that includes community forums, film screenings, local schools concerts of traditional music dance and storytelling. For more info on the parade click here. Parade starts at 12:30 p.m. Parade route: Starts at 43rd St and Skillman Ave in Sunnyside >> East on Skillman >> North on 56th St >> East on Woodside Ave >> Ends at 61st St and Woodside Ave. After festivities will be at any and all of the bars listed below:
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In search of something a little more unconventional for Valentine's Day? Here are a few alternative options: The Creek and the Cave is having a pimp and ho's party on Friday the 15th. " Come dressed in your finest feathers, your tightest skirts, and your most fabulous (slutty) gear. Win prizes. Get hammered. Maybe find your special pimp or ho!" The Creek and the Cave is located at 10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City.
Hell Gate Social: Friday the 15th: Valentines Day Lovefest - With a burlesque performance by GIGI LA FEMME . DJ LO-FI on the 1's & 2's. You'll also have a chance to win great prizes when you compete in couples kissing and sexy singles contests. Fun starts at 9pm. FREE. Hell Gate Social is located at 12-21 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria.
Flux Factory: Makeout Party: Friday the 15th.Open 9pm Red hot burlesque show starts at 10pm. Dancing to follow till the wee hours of the morning Dress: Skimpy Cover: $5 sliding scale All proceeds to benefit Flux Factory, soon to lose our home in Queens Flux Factory is located at 38-38 43rd St. Long Island City
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