FREE EVENTS in QUEENS!
Queens Borough President's Office

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So much is happening in our Boro this month... and many of these events are FREE!
Some events occur on the same day each week, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Check back soon as we will update this list often.

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Event Info		Description
Date:  9/3/2010 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park & The Noguchi Museum in LIC Category:  Event		Title:  Long Island City Event Details:  FREE: Public Discussion, Public Tour and Reception Join Ersela Kripa and Stephen Mueller, founding partners of AGENCY, as they conduct a public discussion and guided tour of transformed spaces in and around Long Island City, such as: Socrates Sculpture Park; The Noguchi Museum; Two Coves Community Garden and other sites TBA. 5:30 - 8 pm Reception at the Noguchi Museum This event is open to the public & free of charge PSVP for Public Tour to: agency@agencysrchitecture.com Contact:   718-956-1819  www.socratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/3/2010 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Location:  The Noguchi Museum - 32-37 Vernon Blvd., LIC Category:  Family		Title:  Free First Fridays at the Noguchi Museum Details:  The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City is free on the first Friday of every month! The Museum will be offering later evening hours on the first Friday of each month this summer. With pay-what-you-wish admission and a cash bar with wine and beer beginning at 5:30 pm, the Museum will remain open until 8 pm. Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Daily Location:  Various Venues in Queens Category:  Coupons!		Title:  Summer's Hot in Queens!! Details:  Visit www.discoverqueens.info for coupon savings to many of Queens' most visited and important sites. All summer, some of the most celebrated cultural attractions in queens are offering special savings to visitors. Or for some venues, simply show your MetroCard. Contact:     www.discoverqueens.info
Date:  9/3/2010 10 am & 1:30 pm Location:  Alley Pond Park - Enter at Winchester Blvd & the Grand Central Parkway (north side) Category:  Family		Title:  Alley Pond Park Adventure Course Details:  Bring some adventure to your last week of summer. Come try a FREE Outdoor Adventure that fosters trust and problem solving right in your own backyard at beautiful Alley Pond Park. Our Adventure Course programs are designed for outdoor recreational fun while at the same time learning team building skills. We would like you to join us from Wednesday, September 1, through Monday, September 6 at one of the two daily sessions: 10 am or 1:30 pm. Please come at least fifteen minutes early to register, first come, first serve. Space is limited. bring your family and friends. It's fun for everyone, children and adults ages 8 and up. Please bring a valid form of picture ID and closed toe shoes only. It's fun and it's FREE!! Contact:   718-217-4685  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/3/2010 11 am - 3 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm Location:  See Below Category:  Water Activities		Title:  Queens Pools - Learn to SWIM!!! Details:  Parks provides a variety of FREE water-based programs for all ages & levels, ranging from swim lessons to swim team competition. Many pools in Queens offer swim programs and classes for New Yorkers of all ages from wadding through diving. Please teach your children to swim! Call City Aquatics @ 718-760-6969 Astoria Park Astoria Heights Playground P.S. 186 Playground Fisher Pool in East Elmhurst Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center Fort Totten in Bayside Liberty Park in Jamaica Marie Curie Park in Little Neck Contact:   718-760-6969  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/3/2010 5:30 pm Location:  Hallets Cove - Vernon Blvd at 31 Avenue Category:  Boating		Title:  Friday Night Chill Paddles Details:  A relaxing trip to view the sunset, Manhattan skyline, and local sights. Tidal currents will determine "float plans" each week, and some trips will be more strenous than others. To request a spot on a Friday Chill Paddle you must register via the new "Request a Trip" page on the website www.licboathouse.org. You can request a trip for one or two seats, from 10 days until 3 days prior to each trip. Participants and volunteers for these very popular trips are selected by lottery. Responses will be sent to all applicants 48 hours before the trip. Volunteers and donations are always welcome! Contact:   718-228-9214  www.licboathouse.org
Date:  9/3/2010 10:30 am - Fridays Location:  Queens Village Library - 94-11 217 Street Category:  Adult		Title:  STARs: Senior Theater Acting Repertory Details:  Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people. September 3, 2010 September 10, 2010 September 17, 2010 September 24, 2010 Contact:   718-776-6800  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/3/2010 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wed - Sun(rain or shine) Location:  Queens County Farm Museum - 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Seasonal Farm Produce + Wine Details:  Our farm fresh seasonal produce is sold from the vegetable stand at the farm from June to October. Delicious tomatoes, corn, and eggplant are our most popular produce. Our flock of Rhode Island Red hens produce 10 dozen eggs per day...they are fresh, chemical free, and delicious. Our eggs are sold daily from the Gift shop. We recommend that you call to reserve your order at 718-347-3276 ext. 320. Queens County Farm will be selling its very own wines from its vineyard! Contact:   718-347-3276  www.queensfarm.org
Date:  9/3/2010 6:00pm - 10:00 pm Location:  Al Oerter Recreation Center - 131-40 Fowler Ave.& College Point Blvd., Flushing - Kissena Corridor West Category:  Teens		Title:  Friday Nights for Teens Details:  Join us each Friday night at the Parks Department's newest recreation center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for an evening of games and entertainment for teenagers, including open basketball, ping pong, table games, and music. Contact:   718-353-7853  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/3/2010 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Location:  Citi Field, Flushing, NY Category:  Tour		Title:  Citi Field Tours Details:  The New York Mets are offering fans a guided behind-the-scenes look at their home, including the Mets Clubhouse, Dugout, the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum, press box and production areas, Empire and Sterling Suites, step on to the field, visit the Bullpen and take photos. Group Tours begin Friday, May 28 and regular Tours start Saturday, May 29. Tickets can be purchased at Mets.com/tours or by phone at 718-507-TIXX. Individual tickets:$10 adults/$7 children 12 & under and seniors 60 and over. Thursday & Friday tours for groups only. Saturday & Sunday tours are open to individuals plus groups with reservations. Aditional ticket info and a schedule of Tour dates is available online at mets.com/tours or call 718-507-TIXX Complimentary parking available. Contact:   718-507-TIXX  www.mets.com/tours
Date:  9/3/2010 Noon to 6 pm Location:  P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center - 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City Category:  Art		Title:  P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center Details:  The Museum of Modern Art and P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center jointly present P.S.1/MoMA Young Architects Program (YAP), an annual series of competitions that gives emerging architects the opportunity to build projects conceived for P.S.1's large courtyard entrance in Long Island City. This year's winning propasal, from architectural firm Solid Objectives - Idenburg Liu (SO-IL). Finalists were asked to present designs for temporary urban landscapes that incorporate elements of shade, water, seating, and bar areas for the expansive courtyard entrance of P.S.1, within the alloted budget of $85,000. SO-IL's winning landscape, Pole Dance, will be on view in P.S.1's outdoor courtyard starting in June, creating an interactive environment for the 2010 Warm Up summer music series. Contact:     www.ps1.org
Date:  9/3/2010 12 noon-6:00 pm - Thurs. - Mon. Location:  22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46 Ave., Long Island City Category:  Art		Title:  P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center Details:  P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center is one of the oldest and largest non-profit contemporary art institutions in the United States. An exhibition space rather than a collecting institution, P.S.1 devotes its energy and resources to displaying the most experimental art in the world. Through October 17, 2010: "Rotating Gallery" offers a singular view of new art in New York. May 23, 2010 - October 18, 2010: Greater New York: Covering a full range of practices and mediums, the artists in Greater New York" are inspired by living in one of the most diverse and provocative centers of cultural activity in the world. May 20, 2010 - October 18, 2010: GNY: Cinema In conjunction with the Greater New York exhibition, the basement level Vault will be transformed into a movie theater for screenings of films and video. Scroll down for special events! Contact:   718-784-2084  www.ps1.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Wed-Fri: 10 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun: 11 am - 6 pm Location:  32-37 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Category:  Art		Title:  Noguchi Museum Details:  May 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of The Noguchi Museum. To celebrate, the Museum will host a series of 25 programs in the upcoming year that illuminate Noguchi's legacy and his continued influence on the world of art and design. For detailed programming information, please visit www.noguchi.org. On view through October 24, 2010: Noguchi ReINstalled The Noguchi Museum has completed a major renovation project that preserves Isamu Noguchi's vision for the Museum that he designed and founded. On the occasion of this milestone -and in anticipation of its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2010 - the Museum has recreated Noguchi's original installation of work from the permanent collection. The exhibition extends through the entire Museum building and its sculpture garden. Noguchi ReINstalled comprises some 200 works that vividly demonstrate the range of Noguchi's creativity. May 19 through October 24, 2010 California Scenario: The Courage of Imagination In celebration of the 30th Annivrsary of Noguchi's landscape project "california Scenario," located in Costa Mesa, California, the Noguchi Museum presents an exhibition documenting its conception and realization. Admission: $10, $5 students & seniors, 12 & under & NYC Public School students: FREE FREE First Friday of every month Scroll down for special events! Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Tues-Thurs 9:30 -2, Fri 9:30-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 Location:  New York Hall of Science - 47-01 111th Street, Corona Category:  Family		Title:  New York Hall of Science Details:  New York City's hand's-on science and technology center. The New York Hall of Science features more than 450 exhibits, including the award-winning Science Playground & Preschool Place, and the new Rocket Park Mini Golf. Evening Sky Constellation Show: Weekends, 1 & 4 pm View the night sky and learn about the constellations. FREE with general admission. Preschool Place Puppet Show: Go Hide!: Weekends, 12:30 & 2:30 pm through Augsut 29. General admission $4 - $11, some activities have additional fees. Coupons are available at www.discoverqueens.info Don't forget the Greenmarket on Sunday. Scroll down for more information. Contact:   718-699-0005  www.nysci.org
Date:  9/3/2010 10 am - 5 pm weekdays; 10 am - 5:30 pm weekends Location:  53-51 11th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Category:  Family		Title:  Queens Zoo Details:  The Queens Zoo, a part of the Wildlife Conservatory Society, is home to an array of beautiful wildlife. From burly bison to majestic mountain lions, visitors to this completely outdoor zoo can see animals native to the Americas. More than 40 species of wildlife can be found here along with our wonderful farm animal area. It is the perfect place to connect with nature and learn more about animals. Please don't miss the beautiful antique carousel at the entrance to the Zoo. One of two surviving in Queens. Admission: $8 for adults / $6 for seniors/ $5 for children ages 3-12. Free for children under 3. Please scroll down to view our special events! Contact:   718-271-1500  www.queenszoo.com
Date:  9/3/2010 Tues-Fri:10 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm Location:  34-56 107 Street, Corona Category:  Museum		Title:  Louis Armstrong House Museum Details:  Take an intimate guided tour of Louis Armstrong's lifelong home and feel Satchmo's spirit spring to life. Enjoy concerts, exhibits, and relax in Louis's Japanese-inspired garden. The Museum, a National Historic Landmark and New York City Landmark is visited by people from all over the world six days a week. Guides tours every hour on the hour. Admission: $8 / $6 seniors & students Contact:   718-478-8274  www.louisarmstronghouse.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Thurs & Friday 12-2 pm, Sat & Sun 1-5 pm Location:  150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica Category:  Family		Title:  King Manor Museum Details:  King Manor was the home and farm of Rufus King from 1805 to 1827. He was a member of the Continental Congress, a framer & signer of the Constitution, one of the first senators from New York State, the ambassador to great Britain under four presidents, and an outspoken opponent of slavery. After King's death in 1827, his eldest son, John Alsop King continued to operate the farm and made further improvements to the house. The House remained in the family until 1896 and opened as a museum in 1900. A most wonderful place to see New York history up close and alive! Suggested donation. Contact:   718-206-0545  www.kingmanor.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Fridays, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Rain or Shine) Location:  Queens Botanical Garden - 43-50 Main Street, Flushing Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Queens Botanical Garden Farmers' Market Details:  Fruit, Herbs and Vegetables are available. Through November 12, 2010 Events: October 8th: 10 am - 12 pm - Apple Tasting. Too many apples to choose from? Taste a few different slices at the manager's tent. Don't forget to pick up an information sheet on which apples to buy for pies, sauces, or just for eating. Contact:   914-923-4837  www.communitymarkets.biz
Date:  9/3/2010 Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Rain or Shine) Location:  90-40 160 Street, Jamaica Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Jamaica Farmers' Market Details:  Fruit, Herbs, Plants and Vegetables are available. Through November 13, 2010 Events: October 16: 10 am - 12 pm - Apple Tasting. Too many apples to choose from? Taste a few different slices at the manager's tent. Don't forget to pick up an information sheet on which apples to buy for pies, sauces, or just for eating. Contact:   914-923-4837  www.communitymarkets.biz
Date:  9/3/2010 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Fridays Location:  Roosevelt Avenue at 103rd Street, Corona Category:  Farmer's Markets		Title:  Corona Greenmarket Details:  Farmer's Market. EBT/Food Stamps and WIC & Senior FMNP coupons accepted. 2nd Friday of Every Month: Food Stamps Pre-Screenings - Let The Food Bank of New York City help you figure out if you are eligible to receive Food Stamps. Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Varies Location:  See Below Category:  Farmer's Markets		Title:  Green Markets in Queens Details:  Sunnyside: Skillman Avenue between 42 & 43 streets - Saturdays, June 5 - December 18, 8 am - 3 pm Jackson Heights: 34 Avenue between 77 & 78 streets, and on 78 Street between 34 Avenue and Northern Blvd. - Sundays, June 6 - December 19, 8 am - 3 pm Atlas Park Mall: Cooper Avenue & 80 Street, Glendale - Saturdays, June 12 - November 30, 8 am - 3 pm New York Hall of Science: 47-01 111 Street, Corona - Sundays, June 20 - November 14, 10 am - 4 pm Jamaica: 90-40 160 Street - Fridays & Saturdays, June 25 - November 13, 8:30 am - 4 pm Corona: Roosevelt Avenue at 103rd Street - Fridays, July 9 - November 19, 9 am - 3 pm Queens Botanical Garden: Dahlia Avenue off Main Street, Flushing - Fridays, 8:30 am - 4 pm, July 2 to November 12. Astoria: 14th Street between 31st Avenue and 31st Road - Wednesdays, 8 am - 3 pm, July 7 through November 17. Long island City: 48th Avenue between Vernon Blvd and 5th Street - Wednesdays, 8 am - 3 pm, July 7 - November 24. Queens Farm - Little Neck Parkway - Wednesdays - Sundays, 10 am - 5 pm through November Elmhurst - 41 Avenue between 80 and 81 streets - Tuesdays through November 23, 8 am - 5 pm Forest Hills - 101-15 metropolitan Avenue, Saturdays - 8 am - 4 pm Contact:
Date:  9/3/2010 Mon - Thurs, 9 am - 5 pm, Fri, 10 am - 4 pm Location:  Queensborough Community College - 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside Category:  Education		Title:  Holocaust Resource Center & Archives Details:  The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives provides programs and resources in order to remember the victims and the lives of their families, to educate the generations to come about the ramification of prejudice, racism, anti-Semitism and stereotyping in any society, and to encourage an awareness of the value of diversity in a pluralistic society. Explore the permanent photographic exhibition of the Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives. Within this most powerful collection are dramatic and telling scenes...Europe before the Holocaust, World War II and the rise of National Socialism, The Path to Distruction, Imprisonment and the Liberation. "And when the last survivor is gone, who will tell of the Holocaust?" Current Exhibitions - through August 31, 2010: "reflections: Art Inspired by my Grandparents' Letters and Art Works By Dorrit Title. Opening October 5, 2010: Goose-Stepping on Long Island: Camp Siegfried Only forty-nine miles from Queens there is a small village: Yaphank. In the mid-1930a an organization of the German-American Bund established fifteen summer camps throughout the United States, including bucolic Yaphank. Set on a wooded lakefront, the camp served as a summer place for youngsters and a weekend campground for adults. All who attended were supporters of the Nazi regime in Germany. This exhibit will expose the work and the propaganda activities of the Bund until the camp went out of business after 1939. Contact:   718-281-5770  www.qcc.cuny.edu/khrca
Date:  9/3/2010 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location:  73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Category:  Family		Title:  Queens County Farm Museum Details:  A rare survivor from Queens County's agricultural past, the Queens County Farm Muaeum is one of New York City's last operating farms and is the longest continually farmed site in New York State. The site includes farm buildings, planting fields. a greenhouse, vineyard, and livestock. The farm's sustainable agricultural practices and four-season growing program bring quality, local foods to New Yorks tables year-round. Farm weddings and private events are popular. The bucolic setting is unforgetable. Our Farmer's Market is now open. Scroll down to view special events! Contact:   718-347-FARM  www.queensfarm.org
Date:  9/3/2010 Mon-Thurs, 9 - 8, Fri, 9 - 5 Location:  Queens College Art Center at the Benjamin Rosenthal Library, Kissena blvd., Flushing Category:  Art		Title:  Queens College Art Center Details:  Through August: Digital Paintings - Using digital technology artist Lenny kahan has created watercolor-esque paintings that explore his devotion to aesthetics and portraiture. Through September: Displacement - Artist David Henderson's large scale sculptural installations combine surfaces of negative and positive curvature that transform the Gallery into a three-dimensional optical illusion. September 2010 - October 2010: Chinese Pottery - Utilitarian ceramics from the Han period in China dating back to 206B.C. Ceramics by Sin-ying Ho October 2010 - December 2010: Marching the Dream: American Civil Rights - American photographer Dan Budnik's historic visual essay of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950's and 1960's in America. November 2010 - January 2011: A Journey in Stone and Wood - Gladys Thompson Rith's sculptures in stone and wood are inspired by human forms and relationships. Voices Envisioned: memories Made in Northern Ireland Contact:   718-631-6396  www.qcartgallery.org
Date:  9/3/2010 10 am to sunset Location:  32-01 Vernon Blvd., at Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Art		Title:  Socrates Sculpture Park Details:  Socrates Sculpture Park was an abandoned landfill and until 1986 when a coalition of artists and community members transformed it into an open studio and exhibition space for artists and a neighborhood park for local residents. Located in an industrial neighborhood in Long Island City, Socrates is a waterfront park that overlooks the Manhattan skyline; the site is an affecting and inspiring place for artists to work and a spectacular setting for the presentation of public art. To date, Socrates has hosted close to 750 artists and currently attracts more than 75,00 visitors annually Socrates is the only site in the New York Metropolitan area speciffically dedicated to providing artists with opportunities to create and exhibit large-scale sculpture and multi-media installations in an outdoor environment. Opening Sunday, September 12, 2010 - March 8, 2011 EAF 10: 2010 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition An exhibition of newly commissioned works by the recipients of Socrates Sculpture Park's 2010 Fellowship awards. Fellows work in the Park's outdoor studio through the summer to create sculptures and installations for this annual exhibition. Open Space: Par Program Exhibition September 12 - October 31, 2010 This pilot program, a partnership with Washington Project for the Arts, offers an artist from Washington, DC a residency at Socrates and an opportunity to learn abou the practical and conceptual issues related to the creation of public art. Open Space: Dan Stenhilber Cast Angles, 2010 September 12, 2010 - October 24, 2010 Contact:   718-956-1819  www.scratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/4/2010 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Saturday Location:  P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center - 22-25 Jackson Ave at 46 Ave, Long Island City Category:  Music		Title:  WarmUp 2010 Summer Music Series Details:  P.S.1 Contmporary Art Center announces the 12th Annual Warm Up music series. The heart of P.S.1's summer season, this historic outdoor series has set the tone for exposing New York to the best in experimental music and live DJs. Warm Up 2010 will offer a wide-scale program of bands, DJs, and musical experimenters who will take the stage for ten Saturdays over the summer. In addition, each year PS 1 holds a contest to select the achitectural firm that will design a structure for the Warm Up courtyard. The 2010 winner of the MoMA/PS 1 Young Architects Program is the architectural firm Solid Pbjectives-Idenburg Liu (SO-IL) from Brooklyn with "Pole Dance." A series of poles and bungees will fill the courtyard and sway, bend, ripple, and collect water as the party rages. So, beat the heat by rocking out in Long Island City! Admission: $10 includes access to all exhibitions and Warm Up. LIC residents get 1 free ticket & guest pass with proof of residency Visit www.ps1.org for the complete summer line-up. Contact:   718-784-2084  www.ps1.org
Date:  9/4/2010 11 am - 5 pm Location:  Greenpoint Avenue from Queens Blvd. to 44th Street Category:  Street Fair		Title:  Greenpoint Avenue Festival Details:  Street Fair and Festival Contact:   646-230-0489  www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  9/4/2010 Sat & Sun, Noon - 5 pm Location:  Flushing Town Hall - 137-25 Northern Blvd. Category:  Exhibit		Title:  Flushing Town Hall Details:  New Works: The Creative Process Revealed 2010 Members' Arts Exhibition Members of Flushing Council on Culture & the Arts who are visual artists show their work in this exhibition, a yearly tradition at historic Flushing Town Hall. This Year's theme pays homage to the creative process of the visual artist in an exhibition that looks at works created in the past 3 years. Contact:   718-463-7700  www.flushingtownhall.org
Date:  9/4/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Fort Totten Park - Bell Blvd. & the Cross Island Parkway, Bayside Category:  Camping		Title:  Family Camping Details:  Enjoy the time-honored tradition of camping in the woods. There will be a barbeque cookout and a night hike in celebration of National Trails Day. Tents, dinner and a light breakfast provided. Bring your own sleeping bags. To register, visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on September 9, 2010 for Camping on September 18, 2010 Contact:   718-217-6034  www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register
Date:  9/4/2010 Saturdays - 12 pm - 1:30 pm Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park - 32-01 Vernon Blvd. at Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Fitness		Title:  Capoeira In The Park Details:  Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago. Self-defense techniques are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music. Taught by Professor Abara, classes are designed for all experience levels. PArticipants should wear comfortable clothing. Contact:   718-956-1819  www.socratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Saturdays 11 am - 12 pm Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park - 32-01 Vernon Blvd. at Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Fitness		Title:  Yoga In The Park Details:  Socrates offers free Kripalu Yoga, a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfont environment of nature and art. Suitable for all experience levels. Participants should bring a mat or towel. Through September 18, 2010 Contact:   718-956-1819  www.socratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/4/2010 1:00 pm Location:  Queens Museum of Art - Flushing Meadows Corona Park Category:  Art		Title:  Ebru: Come and Explore the Beautiful Turkish Tradi Details:  With Artist Bingul Sevimli In this workshop, students will learn the techniques of traditional Ebru (paper marbling) and investigate the idea of paper as an art object to build a unique visual vocabulary. Saturdays: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 at the Queens Museum of Art Contact:   718-784-3033  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Daily Location:  43-50 Main Street, Flushing Category:  Garden		Title:  Queens Botanical Garden Details:  Queens Botanical Garden has evolved from the 5-acre "Gardens on Parade" exhibit showcased at the 1939 New York World's Fair into a member of New York City's 34-member Cultural Institutions Group. The garden is dedicated to creating and promoting cross-cultural programs for visitors of all ages. QBG has emerged as a national leader in the desogn, implimentation, and public education of green technologies and practices following the construction of the award-winning LEED Certified Visitor and Administration Center. Admission April - October: $4 adults / $3 seniors Children ages 3 to 12 - $2 Discount coupon available at www.discoverqueens.info Admission is free on Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 6 pm and Sunday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm Free gift with membership - Contact:   718-886-3800  www.queensbotanical.org
Date:  9/4/2010 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays Location:  101-15 Metropolitan Avenue Category:  Farmers' Market		Title:  Forest Hills Farmer's Market Details:  Healthy, fresh produce straight from local Tri-State Farms. Wic Farmers' Market Senior Farmers Health Bucks EBT are accepted. Contact:   718-544-4000  www.harvesthomefm.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Saturdays, 1 pm - 5 pm Location:  1820 Flushing Avenue, Ridgewood Category:  Culture		Title:  Vander Ende-Onderdonk House Details:  In the middle of an industrial stretch of Rodgewood sits a small building that is rather out of place: the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New york Coty,the circa 18th century Vander Ende-Onderdonk House. Back then the location couldn't have been more sublime. with Newtown Creek teeming with oysters instead of polluted waters, and fertile land that was a farmer's dream. This little-known brilliant example of Dutch architecture, now the home of the Greater Ridgewood Histroical Society, resonates strongly this year due to the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage up what he called the Mauritz River. The Onderdonk House is a New York City Landmark, and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. New exhibit: "Candles to Kerosene," an historical perspective. The exhibit will feature period light fixtures from colonial to 19th century, tracing the development of lighting from the practical to fanciful, including early primitive whale oil lamps and the most fashionable lamps and chandeliers of the carriage trade. Contact:   718-456-1776  www.onderdonkhouse.org
Date:  9/4/2010 See Below Location:  See Below Category:  Exercise		Title:  WALK NYC Details:  WALK NYC is a FREE program that encourages New yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. Trained walking instructors will lead walks. Astoria Park - Thursdays, 1 pm - 2 pm Meet at track (Astoria Blvd. South & 18th Street) Cunningham Park - Saturdays, 1 pm - 2 pm Meet in parking lot, Union Turnpike & 196th Place Alley Pond Park - Tuesdays, 11 am - 12 pm Meet in parking lot at Union Turnpike & Winchester Blvd. Contact:   212-360-3300  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/4/2010 Wed.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat.-Sun. 12 pm-5 pm Location:  New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Category:  Family		Title:  The Queens Museum of Art Details:  By early 2011, the Queens Museum of Art will be a transformed institution. QMA will grow to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable cultural institutions in the greater New York area. The key to this transformation is the Museum's expansion, which will create one of the most refined museum spaces in the country. Grimshaw Architects has developed plans for a stunning facility that will engage diverse communities and make the Queens Museum into a model for the urban, American museum of the future. Over the next few years there will be many exciting changes at the Queens Museum of Art. Please join us on a journey that will transform the Museum into a world-class institution. On view through October, 2010 The Curse of Bigness Working Stiffs: Photography from the Collection -an installation of 50 pieces from the QMA collection addressing laborers through the eyes of some of the worlds' most recognized photographers. Through October 3, 2010 Claudia Vieira, WaterLINE: Porto Alegre - New York, 2010 - Artist at Work: Wall Drawing in the Unisphere Gallery - Claudia Vieira's single continuous line is growing in a clockwise spiraling, outwardly expanding movement. The continuous line, drawn with permanent marker, originates at the artist's birthplace Porto Alegre, brazil, and follows the Atlantic coastline to Brooklyn, New York, where she currently resides. Opening on September 18, 2010 - Red Hook Food Vendors Exhibition - The proposed designs for a new marketplace for yjr merchants of Red Hook Park. On continuous display: The Panorama of the City of New York - The largest scale model in the world! A truly unique view of the five boroughs. A Watershed Moment - A magnificent scale model of the NYC watershed which traces the City's water supply system from beginning to end. The World's Fair Exhibit is once again on display Don't miss the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass on permanent display as part of the museum's collection. This permanent gallery featuring changing exhibitions continues Tiffany's presence in Corona, Queens where Tiffany Studios and Furnaces were once located. Scroll down for special events! Contact:   718-592-9700  www.queensmuseum.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat., 11 am - 4 pm Location:  34-41 137 Street, Flushing Category:  Family		Title:  Lewis H. Latimer House Details:  Latimer House was the home of African-American inventor and electrical pioneer Lewis Howard Latimer from 1903 until his death in 1928. Latimer played a critical role in the development of the telephone and patented the carbon filament forn the incandescent light bulb. Over the course of his career, Latimer surpervised the installation of street lighting and the construction of electric plants in many American cities, as well as London and Montreal. The House is a modest Queen Anne-style, wood-frame suburban residence constructed between 1887 and 1889. Contact:   718-961-8585  www.latimerhousemuseum.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Saturdays, 8 am to 3 pm Location:  The Shops at Atlas Park - Cooper Ave., at 80 Street, Glendale Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Atlas Park Greenmarket Details:  Fresh produce grown in the region. Through November 20, 2010 WIC & Senior FMNP Coupons Accepted Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Wed, Sat. & Sun. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location:  149-19 38 Ave., Flushing Category:  Museum, Garden & Bird Sanctuary		Title:  Voelker Orth Museum Details:  The Voelker Orth Museum occupies an 1891 Vistorian house that was home to three generations of a German immigrant family. Several rooms have been restored to reflect family life in Flushing in the first years of the 20th century. A distinguishing feature of the museum is the garden, containing plants that were favorites in the Victorian era. Take a step back in time and visit this restored land-marked residence that was home to the Voelker and Orth family for 100 years. The museum schedules concerts, art exhibitions, lectures and workshops and offers other family programs. The house and garden is available for weddings, parties and meetings. July 3 to September 1, 2010: Exhibition of Paintings: ASIATIQUE by Nina Kuo. Contact:   718-359-6227  www.vomuseum.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Saturdays, 8 am to 3 pm Location:  Skillman Ave. between 42 and 43 streets, Sunnyside Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Sunnyside Greenmarket Details:  Fresh produce grown in the region. Through December 18, 2010 WIC & Senior FMNP Coupons Accepted Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/4/2010 Tues, Sat & Sun, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location:  Historic Kingsland Homestead - 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing Category:  Film		Title:  Kingsland Homestead Details:  Home of the Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead is a farmhouse typical of those in the 18th century. It is owned and operated by the Queens Historical Society and is a member of the Historic House Trust. There is a $3 admission charge for adults, $2 seniors/students, children under 10 free. Kingsland Homestead is an architectural gem and of great cultural significance. 718-939-0647 www.historichousetrust.org Exhibitions: Unraveling History: Using Textiles to Date the Past. Using artifacts and archives from the extensive QHS collection, this exhibit explains how costume and textiles can be used to teach us valuable information about our past. A vast array of fabrics and silhouettes will be on display, including a special hands-on section with multiple fabrics that can be touched. For Love of the Games: A history of Sports in Queens The new main exhibition will provide an overview of the vast sporting history of Queens with a focus on stadiums and structures. The exhibit will feature aspects of sports history such as: Race Tracks, Tennis and Baseball Stadiums, and Golf Courses. Persistence: A Celebration of Landmarks in Queens - Past, Present, Future newly taken color photographs of the 5-+ landmarks in Queens are displayed together with the ten color photographs of other Queens buildings deserving of landmark status. Queens: from Colony to Melting Pot A mixed media exhibit. Contact:   718-939-0647  www.queenshistoricalsociety.org
Date:  9/5/2010 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Location:  Queens County Farm Museum - 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Category:  Family		Title:  Sheep Shearing Event! Details:  Please join us as we shear our sheep! There will be hands-on stations for all ages to learn about carding and spinning in the traditional manner. Get ready for the cold months ahead and experience the full cycle of wool fiber, from sheep to sweater! raw wool will be available for purchase at the event. Admission is FREE! Contact:   718-347-FARM  www.queensfarm.org
Date:  9/5/2010 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location:  Queens Museum of Art - Flushing Meadows Corona Park Category:  Family		Title:  MetLife First Sundays at the Queens Museum of Art Details:  Family Art Workshop at the Queens Museum of Art. Children of all ages with their adult companions. Every first Sunday of the month the Queens Museum of art expands its regular family art workshop and engages participants od all ages in a roster of studio art, family-designed gallery tours and live music and dance performances, inspired by the museum's permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Free refreshments included. Contact:   718-592-9700 X137(136 for special needs)  www.queensmuseum.org
Date:  9/5/2010 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location:  Noguchi Museum32-37 vernon Blvs., Long Island City Category:  Family		Title:  Noguchi Open Studio: A Drop-In Program for Familie Details:  Open Studio: A Drop-In Program for Families Families are encouraged to explore the galleries and then spend time in the education room making art. Educators are present to discuss gallery connections, introduce materials, and assist in artmaking. $5 per family includes Museum admission and materials. First Sunday of every month. September 5: Clay Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/5/2010 Sundays - 10:00am - 11:00am Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park - 32-01 Vernon Blvd. at Broadway Category:  Fitness		Title:  Pilates In The Park Details:  Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught by Cortnie Vitali participants will leave feeling empowered and stress free. Contact:   718-956-1819  www.socratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/5/2010 Sundays - 11 am - 12 pm Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park - 32-01 Vernon Blvd. ar Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Fitness		Title:  Tai Chi In The Park Details:  Led by members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society, participants will have the opportunity to relax and exercise among the changing exhibitions of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfotable clothing. Contact:   718-956-1819  www.socratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/5/2010 Sundays - weather permitting @ 1 pm Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park - 32-01 Vernon Blvd. at Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Boating		Title:  Boating in Hallets Cove Details:  In partnership with Long Island City Community Boathouse and Partnerships for Parks, Socrates hosts free boating in Hallets Cove run by LICCB. Participants are invited to kayak and canoe from Socrates Sculpture Park's beach. An adult must accompany participants under 18 years of age. You must be able to swim. New volunteers are always welcome. For schedule and more information, please visit, www.licboathouse.org or call 718-228-9214 - Contact:   718-228-9214  www.licboathouse.org
Date:  9/5/2010 Sundays 10 am - 4 pm (Rain or Shine) Location:  New York Hall of Science - 47-01 111 Street, Corona Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Farmer's Market Details:  Baked goods, cut flowers, fruit, herbs, plants and vegetables. Through November 14, 2010 Events: August 22: 10 am - 12 pm - Tomato Tasting. There are so many types of tomatoes at this time in the market. Have fun tasting all of them at the manager's tent. Then buy your favorites. October 10: 11 am - 1 pm - Apple Tasting. Too many apples to choose from? Taste a few different slices at the manager's tent. Don't forget to pick up an information sheet on which apples to buy for pies, sauces, or just for eating. Contact:   914-923-4837  www.communitymarkets.biz
Date:  9/5/2010 10 am & 1:30 pm - Sundays Location:  Alley Pond Park - Enter at Winchester Blvd. Under the Grand Central Parkway Category:  Above age 8		Title:  Alley Pond Adventure Course Details:  Join us every Sunday from May 2 to November 21 at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team building while providing outdoor recreational fun. Open to families and individuals ages 8 and above. Please arrive 1/2 hour before each session to register. Bring valid photo ID. No open toe shoes. If ou have questions call 718-217-4685 or visit nyc.gov/adventurecourse. Contact:   718-217-4685  www.nyc.gov/adventurecourse
Date:  9/5/2010 Sundays at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Location:  Alley Pond Park - Enter at Winchester Blvd & The Grand Central Parkway (North) Category:  Family		Title:  Alley Pond Park Adventure Course Details:  The Alley Pond Park Adventure Course is a challenge or ropes course, featuring both low-and-highropes course activities that promote teambuilding and problem-solving skills. The Adventure Course provides challenges and excitement for groups or individuals as they work through physically and intellectually demanding situations, There are activities for all ages and physical abilities, including a "zip-line," a climbing and bouldering wall, a trust fall station, swings, nets, leaps and balance platforms. This is the first challenge course in NYC and the largest in the metropolitan region, and perhaps the most state-of-the-art course in the US. Free programs are available for individuals aged 8 and above on a first-come, first-served basis on Sundays at 10;00 am and 1:30 pm, May through November (weather permitting). No open toe shoes! Contact:   718-217-4685  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/5/2010 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - Sundays Location:  Jackson Heights Greenmarket - 34th Ave. between 77th & 78th streets Category:  Recycling		Title:  Clothing & Textile Recycling Collections Details:  Since 2007 GrowNYC has offered textile recycling drop-off sites at selected Greenmarkets, diverting hundresd of thousands of pounds of material from the landfill. Collections accept clean clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, hats, handbags, belts and other items. Materials are sorted (usable/nonusable, cotton/synthetics). These commodities are then sold for reuse or to recycle markets that turn the materials into rags, fiber and insulation Your contribution is Tax Deductible! Contact:   1-646-515-4387  www.wearablecollections.com
Date:  9/5/2010 Sundays, 8 am to 3 pm Location:  Travers Park, 34 Avenue between 77 and 78 streets, Jackson Heights Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Jackson Heights Greenmarket Details:  Fresh produce grown in the region. Through December 19, 2010 EBT/Food Stamps (June - November) and WIC & Senior FMNP Coupons Accepted Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/6/2010 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location:  30 Avenue between 29 and 41 Street, Astoria Category:  Street Fair		Title:  30th Avenue Business Association Street Fair Details:  Street Fair Contact:   718-728-7820  www.centralastoria.org
Date:  9/6/2010 11 am - 5 pm Location:  30th Avenue from 29th Street to 41st. Street Category:  Street Fair		Title:  30th Avenue Astoria Festival Details:  Street Fair and Festival Contact:   718-230-0489  www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  9/7/2010 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location:  Little Bay Park - 212 Street & Bell Blvd, Bayside Category:  Family		Title:  Back to School Festival Details:  Summer's not over. Beat the stress of returning to school with an afternoon of fun activities including games, rides, craft projects, and free giveaways. The Museum of Natural History will bring their Moveable Museum and we'll have special guests including the NY Islanders. Contact:   718-352-4793  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/7/2010 1:00 pm Location:  Forest Hills Library - 108-19 71 Avenue Category:  Adult Information		Title:  AARP Defensive Driving Class Details:  AARP Defensive Driver's course for seniors who wish to reduce their auto insurance rates. September 7, 2010 September 14, 2010 Contact:   718-268-7934  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/7/2010 Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 AM Location:  Fort Totten Park - Meet at entrance, Bayside Category:  Fitness		Title:  Fitness Walk Along the Water Details:  Join us for a Free Fitness Program for Adults led by an instructor from The Fitness Consultants. This Fitness Program will include walking exercises along Joe Michael's Mile. Tuesdays & Thursdays through October 21, 2010 at 9:00 AM Meet at the entrance to Fort Totten Park Sponsored by The Fitness Consultant & City of New York Parks & Recreation. Contact:   718-352-4793 x301  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/7/2010 8:00 am - 5:00pm Tuesdays Location:  41st Avenue between 80th and 81st streets Category:  Farmer's Markets		Title:  Elmhurst Greenmarket Details:  EBT/Food Stamps, WIC & Senior FMNP Coupons Accepted. Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/8/2010 10:30 am Wednesdays Location:  Hollis Library - 202-05 Hillside Avenue Category:  Adult		Title:  STARs: Senior Theater Acting Repertory Details:  Calling all older adults. Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people. Wednesdays: September 8 @ 10:30 am September 15 @ 10:30 am September 22 @ 10:30 am September 29 @ 10:30 am Contact:   718-465-7355  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/8/2010 Wednesdays - 8 am to 3 pm Location:  14 Street between 31 Avenue and 31 Road, Astoria Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Astoria Greenmarket Details:  Fresh produce grown in the region. EBT/Food Stamps and WIC & Senior FMNP Coupons Accepted Through November 17, 2010 Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/8/2010 Wednesdays, 8 am to 3 pm Location:  48 Avenue at Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Category:  Greenmarket		Title:  Long Island City Greenmarket Details:  The Long Island City Farmers' Market is in Hunters Point. Wic & Senior FMNP Coupons Accepted Contact:     www.grownyc.org
Date:  9/9/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Bayside Library - 214-20 Northern Blvd. Category:  Writer's Workshop		Title:  Writer's Workshop Details:  Do you write poems, short stories, or novels? Do you want to improve your craft? Join us for a Writer's Workshop. We will be discussing each other's work and published pieces. This group will meet twice a month. Pre-registration is required. Contact:   718-229-1834  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/9/2010 5:30 pm Location:  Lefferts Library - 103-34 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill Category:  Education		Title:  Pathway to U.S. Citizenship Details:  Becoming a U.S. citizen and building your civic knowledge. These four sessions, conducted in English, include information workshops and basic civics lessons. Sessions: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 Contact:   718-843-5950  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/9/2010 6:00 pm - Thursdays Location:  Flushing Library - 41-17 main Street Category:  Language Class		Title:  Mandarin Chinese Class Details:  Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese using the Pinyin system. Pre-registration required at Flushing Library. Classes and workshops are limited to 20 participants. Classes begin July 8, 2010 - Register early! September 9 September 16 September 23 Septemebr 30 Contact:   718-661-1200  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/9/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Langston Hughes Library - 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona Category:  Writer's Workshop		Title:  Artifacts & Relics Details:  Poetry as a Medium for Telling and Preserving Personal History In this creative writing workshop, participants will work to support and help each other explore what it is to write a strong, compelling poem that is also personal. 9/9/2010 9/16/2010 9/23/2010 9/30/2010 Contact:   718-651-1100  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/10/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Arverne Library - 312 Beach 54 Street Category:  Music		Title:  South American Rhythms: Musica Argentina Details:  Enjoy romantic music from Argentina featuring guitarist, composer and vocalist Horacio Laguna with percussionist Brandon Passarelli. Contact:   718-634-4784  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/11/2010 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Location:  Hallets Cove Playground - Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City Category:  Children ages 5 and up		Title:  LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE Clinic for ADULTS! Details:  This free class teaches a safe, easy and effective method to teach participants to ride. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don't, they will leave with an easy, crash-free, low-stress way to teach themselves. Participants must wear a helmet and have a bike that fit to their standards. You can either bring your own or borrow a bike and helmet while supplies last from Bike New York. (There is a fee for rental) For adult classes, participants must be at least 14 years old. Participants between 14 and 18 must attend with a legal guardian. There are three class sessions: 9:30-11:30 am, 12-2 pm, and 2:30-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and can be done through Bike New York's website or at 212-932-2453 x116 Contact:   212-932-BIKE  www.bikenyc.org
Date:  9/11/2010 1:00 pm Location:  King Manor Museum - Jamaica Ave. between 150 & 153 streets, Jamaica Category:  Family		Title:  Hands-on History: Back to School Details:  Visit King Manor and enjoy a very special story time, activity, and craft. Contact:   718-206-0545  www.kingmanor.org
Date:  9/11/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Flushing library - 41-17 Main Street Category:  Music		Title:  Oldies Rok & Roll, Doo-Wop & Pop Details:  Concert with the Vic Vincent Group Take a walk down a musical memory lane and experience the rock 7 roll, doo-wop, pop and country tunes of the 50's and 60's. Contact:   718-661-1200  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/11/2010 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - (rain or shine) Location:  Socrates Sculpture Park - 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Category:  Art		Title:  Saturday Sculpture Workshops for Kids Details:  These workshops for children and their families are offered in the Park's education area on a drop-in basis. Participants work with a new artist each week, exploring diverse and innovative art mediums. September 11: Once We Were Kings and Queens: Mosaic Self-Portraits with Linda Ganjian Create elegant mosaic images by looking at reproductions fro inspiration. September 18: Futuristic Designs with Heather Hart Design accessoties that belong in the future! make wallets out of duct tape, redesign t-shirts from home and make jewelry out of the unexpected! September 25: Blowing Bubbles with Harriet Salmon Using wire, pipe cleaners and fabric, make a wand of all shapes and sizes then dip it in a soapy mixture to create a sea of bubbles in the sky. Contact:   718-956-1819  www.socratessculpturepark.org
Date:  9/11/2010 12:00 pm Location:  Flushing Library - 41-17 Main Street Category:  Dance		Title:  Modern Dance in Mandarin Chinese Details:  The Queens Museum of Art Presents: Beginner & Intermediate Modern Dance in Mandarin Chinese Influenced by many years of performance, different movement styles and cultural backgrounds, this class offers students the opportunity to focus on strengthening their body in a fun and relaxed environment while exploring modern dance forms. September 11, 2010 September 18, 2010 September 25, 2010 Contact:   718-661-1200  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/11/2010 10:00 am Location:  Forest Hills Library - 108-19 71 Avenue Category:  Poetry		Title:  Fresh Meadows Poets Details:  Poets meet to discuss and critique their poetry. September 11 September 25 Contact:   718-268-7934  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/11/2010 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location:  Meet at King Manor front lawn-Jamaica Ave between 150-153 St, Jamaica Category:  Family		Title:  Historical Jamaica Walking Tour Details:  See Jamaica as never before. A free two-hour walking tour in Jamaica, Queens gives visitors an exceptional experience of New York City's living history. One of the earliest settlements in NYC, Jamaica boasts centuries old homes, churches, and cemetaries. Stops along the tour includes access to a former Loew's Valencia Theater - a 4,000 seat "Wonder Palace" built in the 1920s The tour is led by renowned guide Jack Eichenbaum. Along the tour, Eichenbaum weaves the story of Jamaica Center's evolution. Sponsored by Jamaica Center BID. Tour is FREE (rain or shine) but RSVP is required. 718-526-2422 or info@jamaicacenter.org This is a "must-see." Tour will be repeated on Saturday, October 9, 2010 Contact:   718-526-2422  www.jamaicacenter.org
Date:  9/12/2010 11 am - 4 pm Location:  The Queens County Farm Museum - 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Category:  Family		Title:  30th Annual Antique Motorcycle Show Details:  This show will include a display of various makes and models of motorcycles that have been out of production 10 years or more. Music, farmhouse tours, hayrides, petting zoo and food will provide fun for the entire family. Admission: $5.00 per person Contact:   718-347-FARM  www.queensfarm.org
Date:  9/12/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Noguchi Museum - 32-37 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Category:  Music		Title:  Music in the Garden Details:  This summer, The Noguchi Museum will collaborate with Bang on a Can/Cantaloupe Music to host an innovative music series on every second Sunday from June through September. Bang on a Can is one of the world's most powerful ambassadors of contemporary music. Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/12/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Category:  Music		Title:  Sunday Concerts @ Central: YeraSon Details:  Yerason Orquesta Charanga electrifies with old-school Cuban music with a distinctly modern New York twist. This Cuban Charanga orchestra interprets authentic Cuban son, mambo, cha cha cha, cumbia and merengue with inimitable drive and swing. Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/12/2010 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location:  Queens College Campus - Kissena Blvd. & Melbourne Avenue Gates, Flushing Category:  Music & Dance		Title:  2nd Annual Festival of World Music & Dance Details:  Free outdoor festival highlights international music and dance of the Queens music scene. Round up family and friends, bring your chairs and spend a day outdoors at Queens College for the 2nd Annual Festival of World Music and Dance. The festival features performing artists from a variety of genres, drawn from the rich cultural traditions found throughout the borough of Queens. Buy delicious food from an array of vendors or bring your own and picnic on the Quad. Artists include: The Ebony Hillbillies Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Mar Sala Spain Moon Oak Joo Arts Anatomy Marc Cary and Samita Sinha Contact:   718-544-2996  www.kupferbergcenter.org
Date:  9/12/2010 11 am - 6 pm - Thurs - Mon Location:  Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Program - 11-03 45 Ave. Long Island City Category:  Art		Title:  Recipes for an Encounter Details:  Recipes for an Encounter displays historical and contemporary artworks from the 1960s to the present that are characterized by a set of instructions or rules that allow the viewer to be an active participant in the artwork. Contact:     www.dorsky.org
Date:  9/13/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Category:  Adult Information		Title:  How to Search the Internet to Find a Job - Summer Details:  The Job Information Center in collaboration with New York Cares will help you find the most useful Web sites when job hunting. You must have basic computer skills and bring your resume. Seating is limited; pre-registration required. Topics: introduction to internet job searching; job search assessment; job sites and resumes; applying for jobs; practice session. Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 6:30 pm Location:  east Elmhurst Library - 95-06 Astoria Blvd. Category:  Author Presentation		Title:  "The Lucille Armstrong Story: A Lady with a Vision Details:  Carolyn Carter-Kennedy presents her latest book, The Lucille Armstrong Story: A lady with a Vision." Ms. Kennedy is a former adjunct professor at York College and a former Tour Guide for the Louis Armstrong House Museum where she gave dynamic presentations and a wealth of educational information to thousands of visitors from around the world about the Armstrongs' legacy. Author talk and book sale. Contact:   718-424-2619  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Location:  Dry Harbor Playground - Myrtle Avenue & 81 Street, Woodhaven Category:  Family		Title:  Back to School Details:  Gear up fo the new school year with music, games, crafts and free stuff! Contact:   718-235-4100  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/13/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Broadway Library - 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Film		Title:  Eid Festival with Afghan Music, SongA Celebration Details:  Seljuk Akdas is a Turkish born ney master and talented guitarist. Please join us as he explains the spiritual side of Ramadan with the use of the ney (a reed flute) and then celebrates Eid with the guitar. Traditional Eid sweets and drinks will be provided. Contact:   718-721-2462  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Queensboro Hill Library - 60-05 Main Street Category:  Fitness		Title:  Zumba: Latin Dance Fitness Program Details:  This Latin Dance Fitness craze uses dance moves like merengue, salsa, chacha, cumbia, and raggaeton for a fitness workout that helps you lose body fat, gain muscle, and be more energized! Pre-register and attend all sessions on: 9/13 Contact:   718-359-8332  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 6:30 pm Location:  St. Albans Library - 191-05 Linden Blvd. Category:  Music		Title:  A Tribute to Sam Cooke, The Drifters and Ray Charl Details:  Richard Lanham performs the legendary music of Sam Cooke, The Drifters and Ray Charles, whose voices epitomized rhythm & blues and soul. Program repeats: 09/18/2010 @ 2:30 pm Contact:   718-528-8196  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 6:30 pm - Mondays Location:  Forest Hills Library - 108-19 71 Avenue, Forest Hills Category:  Dance		Title:  Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen Details:  Jing Chen studied ballroom dancing at the school founded by internationally acclaimed dancers Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ming Da. Mr. Chen is a skilled instructor who will give lessons in ballroom basics for beginners and offer training for more advanced stidents. Every Monday at 6:30 pm Contact:   718-268-7934  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Woodhaven Library - 85-41 Forest Parkway Category:  Poetry		Title:  Poetry Writing Workshop Details:  Learn poetry writing with Christine Barbour. Through a series of 3 consecutive classes, Christine will guide participants in basic poetry writing. Registration is required. 9/13/2010 9/20/2010 9/27/2010 Contact:   718-849-1010  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/13/2010 Mon - Thurs, 11 am - 7 pm; Sat 11 am - 5 pm Location:  Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College, 405 Klapper Hall - Kissena Blvd, Flushing Category:  Art		Title:  The Godwin-Ternbach Museum Details:  Through November 24, 2010: Marlene Tseng Yu - Nature and Cosmos 1966-2010 Opening Reception, Thursday, September 16, 6-9 pm 7:30 pm Lecture, Donald Kuspit, Critic & Distinguished Prof. Emeritus, SUNY Stonybrook Contact:   718-997-4747  www.qc.cuny.edu/godwin_ternbach
Date:  9/14/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Astoria Library - 14-01 Astoria Blvd., Long Island City Category:  Adult		Title:  Handwriting Analysis with Elias Samas Details:  Elias Samas, President of the Queens Graphoanalysis Center in New York and a Certified Graphoanalyst, discusses handwriting analysis and explains how the angle, neatness or sloppiness of penmanship strokes can reveal much about character and career potential. Contact:   718-278-2220  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/14/2010 10:00 am Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Category:  Adult Information		Title:  Discover Your Career Potential. - Summer Series Details:  Take the Career Exploration Inventroy, a self-scored, easy-to-use survey guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences. A Job Information Center Librarian will be present to assist and answer questions. Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/15/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Flushing Library - 41-17 Main Street Category:  Author Presentation		Title:  Jason Antos: "Life in Flushing, Then and Now" Details:  Whitestone native, author and historian Jason D. Antos provides a thorough look into the landscape of the Flushing neighborhood, from the wide-open farms and magnificent estates associated with Main Street and the rest of Flushing, to the community we know today, with more than 200,000 people. Contact:   718-661-1200  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/15/2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location:  Queens Botanical Garden - 43050 Main Street, Flushing Category:  Gardening		Title:  MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop Details:  New street trees are coming. Join QBG staff and learn how you can adopt and care for street trees. This event is free but registration is required. To register, email: milliontreesnyc@queensbotanical.org or call 718-886-3800 x236 Contact:   718-886-3800  www.queensbotanical.org
Date:  9/15/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Bellerose Library - 250-06 Hillside Avenue Category:  Music		Title:  Popular Melodies from Classic American Movies Details:  Featuring Violinist Leonid Levin Renowned violinist Leonid Levin performs music from classic American films and popular songs by great American songwriters. Contact:   718-831-8644  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/15/2010 4:30 pm Location:  Lefrak City Library - 98-30 57 Avenue, Corona Category:  Presentation & Discussion		Title:  The Museum of Interesting Things Details:  Come see common inventions as we travel through time and learn about how things came to be, how they were improved and where we can take them from here. Contact:   718-592-7677  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/16/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Whitestone Library - 151-10 14 Road, Whitestone Category:  Elementary School Parents		Title:  Middle School Choice Details:  The NYC Department of Education has expanded school choice to middle schools in Queens Districts 25 & 28. Learn more about your (or your child's) options at this interactive program. Contact:   718-767-8010  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/16/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Mitchell-Linden Library - 29-42 Union Street, Flushing Category:  Music		Title:  Naomi Zeitlin & The Great American Songbook Details:  Enjoy the best American songs of the 20th century, from Broadway and musical theater and Hollywood musicals, from the 1920s to 1960s. Contact:   718-539-2330  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/16/2010 6:00 pm Location:  North Forest Park Library - 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills Category:  Music		Title:  Jerry Cardone Sings "Ol Blue Eyes" Details:  Jerry Cardone recreates "the man and his music" with his smooth Sinatra-styled vocals. Contact:   718-261-5512  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/17/2010 10:00 am Location:  Bellerose Library - 250-06 Hillside Avenue Category:  Adult		Title:  AARP Driver Safety Program Details:  A one day Defensive Driving Class provided by AARP. For reservations call Elaine: 718-641-3911 Contact:   718-831-8644  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/17/2010 3:30 pm Location:  Woodside Library - 54-22 Skillman Avenue Category:  Music		Title:  South American Rhythms: Musica Argentina Details:  Enjoy romantic music from Argentina featuring guitarist, composer and vocalist Horacio Laguna with percussionist Brandon Passarelli. Contact:   718-429-4700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/18/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Far Rockaway Library - 1637 central Avenue Category:  Adult		Title:  Handwriting Analysis with Elias Samas Details:  Elias Samas, President of the Queens Graphoanalysis Center in New York and a Certified Graphoanalyst, discusses handwriting analysis and explains how the angle, neatness or sloppiness of penmanship strokes can reveal much about character and career potential. Contact:   718-327-2549  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/18/2010 3:30 pm Location:  Broadway Library - 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City Category:  Author Presentation		Title:  Meet Author Ron Marzlock: "The New York World's Fa Details:  Queens Chronicle's "I Have Often Walked" columnist, Ronald Marzlock, discusses his book, "The New York World's Fairs," a colorful photographic journey into the history behind the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs in Flushing Meadows. Contact:   718-721-2462  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/18/2010 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location:  The Noguchi Museum - 32-37 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City Category:  Family		Title:  Art for Families with Children ages 5-11 Details:  Exploring Texture: A Printmaking Workshop - Families are invited to experience The Noguchi Museum together through a variety of activities which include hands-on workshops. $5 for families with up to 6 members Advance registration is required. Call 718-204-7088 ext. 203 or e-mail education@noguchi.org Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/18/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Langston Hughes Library - 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona Category:  Poetry		Title:  Poetry Reading and Book Signing Details:  Be prepared for an entertaining afternoon of poetry as award-winning poets Sonia Sanchez reads from her exciting new book Morning Haiku and other works and Juanita Torrence-Thompson reads from Breath-Life (poems nominated for Pushcart Prize) and New York and African Tapestries. Contact:   718-651-1100  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/18/2010 11 am - 5 pm Location:  Woodside Avenue from 63rd Street to Roosevelt Avenue Category:  Street Fair		Title:  Woodside Festival Details:  Street Fair and Festival Contact:   646-230-0489  www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  9/18/2010 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location:  Meets NE corner 21 Street & 41 Ave.(F, Queensbridge) Category:  Tour		Title:  Tour: Long Island City to Astoria Details:  La Rive Gauche 1: Long Island City to Astoria Follow the East River shore between Queensboro and RFK Bridges through remnants of old Astoria to its current center. The sights include views of Manhattan's Upper East Side from three parks, a former piano factory, a huge power plant, a "big box" store, the Socrates Sculpture Park, the Noguchi Museum, ante-bellum mansions, the Bohemian Hall beer garden and Astoria's restaurant rows. This tour is designed for those who are interested in the future of these neighborhoods as much as in their past! Tour lasts 2 1/2 - 3 hours at a fee of $20, BUT visit the Groupon website for a half-price ticket: www.groupon.com/r/uu2864692 on 8/31/2010 Contact:
Date:  9/18/2010 11 am - 4:30 pm Sat & Sun + Oct. 11 Location:  The Queens County Farm Museum - 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Category:  Family		Title:  The Amazing Maize Maze Details:  Enjoy getting lost in our 3 acre interactive corn maze. The adventure begins with a stalk talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and making your way out of the maze. Admission: Adults $8, children 4-11 $5, ages 3 and under free. Contact:   718-347-FARM  www.queensfarm.org
Date:  9/19/2010 2:30 pm Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica Category:  Family		Title:  Eid Ananda Mela (Eid Entertainmant) Details:  Come celebrate Eid, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. On this joyous occasion, we will have music, dance, a comedian, quizzes resulting in prizes for the winner, and even a magic show! The master of ceremonies will be well-known journalist and poet Fahim Reza Nur. Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/19/2010 10:30 am - 11:45 am Location:  Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City Category:  Family		Title:  Art for Tots Details:  Work Together: Painting With Your Hands For families with children ages 2 - 4 Families are invited to experience The Noguchi Museum together through a variety of activities which include hands-on workshops. $5 for families with up to 6 members Advance registration is required. Call 718-204-7088 ext. 203 or e-mail education@noguchi.org Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/19/2010 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location:  Queens Botanical garden - 43-50 Main Street, Flushing Category:  Gardening		Title:  Composting in the City Details:  Leaves, kitchen scraps, garden trimmings and weeds can all become garden gold through composting. This class covers the essentials. registration is encouraged. $5 per person Contact:   718-539-5296  www.queensbotanical.org
Date:  9/19/2010 11 am - 5 pm Location:  Myrtle Avenue from Fresh Pond Road to Wyckoff Category:  Street Fair		Title:  Myrtle Avenue Festival Details:  Street Fair and Festival Contact:   646-230-0489  www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  9/19/2010 1:00 pm Location:  Queensborough Performing Arts Center - 222-05 56 Avenue, Bayside Category:  Film		Title:  Hollywood & the Holocaust KHCA Cinema Details:  September 19, 2010 at 1 pm: "The Four Seasons Lodge" - A film outlining the joys, despair and inimitable sense of survival as told by a group of Holocaust survivors who gather each summer at the Four Seasons Lodge in a bungalow colony in the Catskill Mountains of New York. September 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm: "Everything is Illuminated" - A young American Jew, who shares a name with the author, journeys to the Ukraine in search of the woman who saved his grandfather's ;ife during the Nazi liquidation of the shtetl. October 13, 2010 November 3, 2010 December 1, 2010 KHCA Members: FREE Non-members: $5 donation Contact:   718-281-5770  www.qcc.cuny.edu/khrca
Date:  9/20/2010 1:00 pm Location:  North Hills Library - 57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck Category:  Music		Title:  The Great Ladies of Song Details:  Vocalist Linda Ipanema pays tribute to the finest femal vocalists of our time, from Lady Day to Doris Day and the songs and singers that made them fabulous. Contact:   718-225-3550  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/20/2010 6:00 pm Location:  ozone Park Library - 92-24 Rockaway Blvd. Category:  Music		Title:  The Elegant One: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald Details:  Vocalist Alva Anderson recreates the life and times of one of America's most beloved jazz artists, Ella Fitxgerald. Contact:   718-845-3127  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/20/2010 4:00 pm Location:  Rosedale Library - 144-20 243 Street Category:  Presentation & Discussion		Title:  The Museum of Interesting Things Details:  Come see common inventions as we travel through time and learn about how things came to be, how they were improved and where we can take them from here. Contact:   718-528-8490  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/20/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Hillcrest Library - 187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing Category:  Fitness		Title:  Zumba: Latin Dance Fitness Program Details:  This Latin Dance Fitness craze uses dance moves like merengue, salsa, chacha, cumbia, and raggaeton for a fitness workout that helps you lose body fat, gain muscle, and be more energized! Pre-register and attend all sessions Contact:   718-454-2786  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/20/2010 Check Restaurants Location:  Participating restaurants throughout the Borough Category:  Event		Title:  Discover Queens Restaurant Week 2009 Details:  Celebrate the diverse dining opportunities throughout the borough of Queens! The Discover Queens Restaurant Week offers diners the chance to enjoy special three-course menus at $25.00, Contact:   718-263-0546  www.queensny.org
Date:  9/21/2010 2:30 pm Location:  Maspeth Library - 69-70 Grand Avenue Category:  Music		Title:  From Bolero to Samba: Music of the Americas Details:  The Tranchinas celebrate the beauty of music from the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, with Latin rhythms like the boleros and tangos, waltzes from Mexico and bossas and sambas from Brazil. Contact:   718-639-5228  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/22/2010 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Location:  Voelker-Orth Museum - 149-19 38 Avenue, Flushing Category:  Family		Title:  Honey Harvest Festival Details:  A family program that is all about honey bees. The Voelker Orth is home to a thriving bee colony. each fall we harvest the honey. Learn all about bees and honey harvesting and sample some delicious honey. An afternoon of fun-facts, discovery activities and crafts for children and adults. Admission: $3. Contact:   718-359-6227  www.vomuseum.org
Date:  9/22/2010 4:00 pm Location:  Cambria Heights Library - 218-13 Linden Blvd. Category:  Presentation & Discussion		Title:  The Museum of Interesting Things Details:  Come see common inventions as we travel through time and learn about how things came to be, how they were improved and where we can take them from here. Contact:   718-528-3535  www.queensmuseum.org
Date:  9/23/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Pomonok Library - 158-21 Jewel Avenue, Flushing Category:  Adult		Title:  Handwriting Analysis with Elias Samas Details:  Elias Samas, President of the Queens Graphoanalysis Center in New York and a Certified Graphoanalyst, discusses handwriting analysis and explains how the angle, neatness or sloppiness of penmanship strokes can reveal much about character and career potential. Contact:   718-591-4343  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Briarwood Library - 85-12 Main Street Category:  Adult		Title:  Wire Sculpting: Jewelry-Making Workshop for Adults Details:  Pamela Isaac shows adults how to use wire sculpting to design chic necklaces and bracelets, a perfect way to treat yourself. Materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Contact:   718-658-1680  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 7:00pm Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Category:  Adult		Title:  Job Information Center Orientation-Summer Series Details:  Find out about the Job Information Center at an interactive orientation about its services. September 23 @ 7 pm Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Broadway Library - 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City Category:  College Students		Title:  GRE Practice Test Details:  Test your skills with this free practice GRE and see how you would score on test day. Participants will receive a detailed analysis of their perfromance on the exam, including individual strengths and weaknesses on every question type. Contact:   718-721-2462  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Corona Library - 38-23 104 Street Category:  Exercise		Title:  Dancing for a Better Life Details:  Want to spice up your life? Join us for a series of Zumba dance aerobic classes! Each session will also deliver information helping you to have a happier and healthier life. We will discuss nutrition, self-esteem, breast health and more! Contact:   718-426-2844  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Rochdale Village - 169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica Category:  Music		Title:  Swingin' Side of the Blues Details:  Veteran blues singer/guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs mixes jazz with the blues in this performance of music made great by such artists as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Contact:   718-723-4440  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Hollis Library - 202-05 Hillside Avenue Category:  Photography Presentation		Title:  See the Real Tokyo Details:  David Wang will show you his own impression of this great city through his many photos. Contact:   718-465-7355  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/23/2010 4:00 pm Location:  Douglaston/Little Neck Library - 249-01 Northern Blvd. Category:  Presentation & Discussion		Title:  The Museum of Interesting Things Details:  Come see common inventions as we travel through time and learn about how things came to be, how they were improved and where we can take them from here. Contact:   718-225-8414  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/24/2010 8:00 pm Location:  Flushing Town Hall - 137-25 Northern Bovd. Category:  Concert		Title:  David Leonhardt Quintet - An Evening of Gershwin Details:  Legendary pianist and composer David Leonhardt and his Quintet celebrate Gershwin's birthday weekend. Post-show reception with birthday cake for all. Tickets: $20/$16 members, $10 students Contact:   718-463-7700  www.flushingtownhall.org
Date:  9/24/2010 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  Ederle Terrace - meadow Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Category:  Music & Dance		Title:  Ederle Summer Series: 50s Dance Night Details:  Don't miss out on the last Ederle event of the season as we turn back the clock for 50's dance night on the boardwalk. Contact:     www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/25/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Flushing Library - 41-17 Main Street Category:  Author Talk		Title:  Flushing Lecture Series Details:  "Soft Skills Outstanding in Competition" Lu Ming will talk about his new book. The group will be invited to join the discussion. Copies of the book will be available for loan to group members. Lu Ming is the author of four books and Vice-President of Global Consumer Rosk for Citigroup. Contact:   718-661-1212  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 11:oo am to Noon Location:  Voelker Orth Museum - 149-19 38 Ave, Flushing Category:  Children		Title:  Storybook Discovery Saturdays Details:  Please join us in the parlor for a special treat! Once a month we host a storybook and discovery activity for young children (6 and under) with Ambar Ramirez and Dr. Marge Hendler. Elizabeth Orth, who established the museum, was a teacher and had a special interest in collecting children's books, appreciating the worlds they could open. We celebrate her love of books - and the joy of reading by cultivating young readers. Suggested contribution of $1 for children Contact:   718-359-6227  www.vomuseum.org
Date:  9/25/2010 2:15 pm Location:  Flushing Town Hall - 137-25 Northern Blvd. Category:  Concert		Title:  David Leonhardt Quintet - A Family Friendly Concer Details:  Get ready to sing, clap, scat and move...here comes the Hip Kids Blues! An entertaining and highly interactive concert guaranteed to make jazz fun and accessible for all ages. Contact:   718-463-7700  www.flushingtownhall.org
Date:  9/25/2010 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location:  The Noguchi Museum - 32-37 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City Category:  Families		Title:  Art for Tots Details:  Work Together: Painting With Your Hands For families with children ages 2-4 Families are invited to experience The Noguchi Museum together through a variety of activities which include hands-on workshops. $5 for families with up to 6 members Advanced registration is required. Call 718-204-7088 ext.203 or e-mail: education@noguchi.org Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/25/2010 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location:  Langston Hughes Library - 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona Category:  Family		Title:  Hispanic Heritage Month Festival Details:  Hispanic Heritage Month Festival 2010: Learn how to make beautiful balloon arrangements, listen to an acclaimed Mariachi band and watch dazzling Flamenco dancers. Balloon arrangements: 12:00 pm Mariachi music: 2:00 pm Flamenco dancing: 3:30 pm Contact:   718-651-1100  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location:  Culinary Kids Garden - 30-15 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway Category:  Gardening		Title:  Fall Vegetable Gardening Details:  Please join us as we learn about planting cool season vegetables for fall harvest and season extension methods and techniques. Contact:   212-788-8070  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/25/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Sunnyside Library - 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City Category:  Music		Title:  Symphony 101: Strings Attached Details:  A Performance Workshop for The Entire Family. The Queens Symphony Orchestra and their music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. This performance covers the string family. Contact:   718-784-3033  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 1:00 pm Location:  Forest Hills Library - 108-19 71 Avenue Category:  Music		Title:  Symphony 101: Strings Attached Details:  A Performance Workshop for The Entire Family. The Queens Symphony Orchestra and their music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. This performance covers the string family. Contact:   718-268-7934  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 1:00 pm Location:  Flushing Town Hall - 137-25 Northern Blvd. Category:  Music		Title:  David leonhardt - Making Jazz Details:  For ages 8 and up. David Leonhardt will show you how to use rhythm, melody, and improvisation to make your own jazz. Bring an instrument or bring your voice, all levels of musical experience welcome! Tickets $6 adults / $3 children (members free with tickets to 2:15 pm show) Contact:   718-463-7700  www.flushingtownhall.org
Date:  9/25/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Whitestone Library - 151-10 14 Road Category:  Music		Title:  Tribute to the Music of Sinatra, Manilow, Sedaka a Details:  A jazzy tribute of the greatest hits by Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka and others. Contact:   718-767-8010  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 2:30 pm Location:  Fresh Meadows Library - 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway Category:  Music		Title:  The Rat Pack Featuring Stan Edwards Details:  Reminisce with Stan in this tribute to Sinatra, davis and martin and the songs they sang together or alone, including some humorous tales of these great artists. Contact:   718-454-7272  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Flushing Library - 41-17 Main Street Category:  Music		Title:  Chinese Musical Arts: Love of Mid-Autumn Festival Details:  Founded in 1984 under the guidance and inspiration of the late conductor and tenor, Chungmao Zhu, Chinese Musical Arts, Inc ("CMA"), doing business as Haiyun Chorus, has been a New York State registered not-for-profit organization for the past 23 years. Its goal is to introduce Chinese vocal music to the audience of New York metropolitan aresa and, through various performances and vocal renditions, to create a better understanding of Chinese culture, arts, and tradition. Contact:   718-661-1200  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 2:00 pm Location:  Peninsula Library - 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Beach Category:  Music		Title:  World Classics Concert with Horacio Laguna Details:  Enjoy an afternoon of classic love songs, ballads, and blues from around the world with guitarist/composer/vocalist Horacio Laguna, a Buenos Aires, Argentina native who now lives in Queens. Contact:   718-634-1110  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/25/2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Location:  Alley Pond Environmental Center - 228-06 Northern Blvd, Little Neck Category:  Nature		Title:  National Estuaries Day Festival Details:  Little Neck Bay Festival Celebrating National Estuaries Day Help us celebrate our estuaries by enjoying a beautiful afternoon with APEC and other community groups, games, crafts, canoe rides, and more. Contact:   718-229-4000  www.nyc.gov/parks
Date:  9/25/2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location:  New York Hall of Science - Flushing Meadows Corona Park Category:  Family		Title:  World Maker Faire 2010 Details:  A family fun festival to MAKE, create, kearn, invent, CRAFT, recycle, build, think, play & be inspired by celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology. Featuring 300+ Makers, including: Rockets & Robots, DIY Sceince & Technology, Arts & Crafts, Bicycles, Electronics, Artisan Foods, Urban Farming, Woodworking, Circuit Boards, Fire Arts, Live Music, Art Cars, and so much more! Tickets: $10 - $50 (Sunday Family pass up to 5 guests) See www.makerfairetickets.com Contact:     www.makerfaire.com
Date:  9/25/2010 11 am - 6 pm - Sat. & Sun Location:  The Queens County Farm Museum - 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Category:  Family		Title:  28th Annual Queens County Fair Details:  A traditional county fair with blue ribbon (see web-site) competitions in livestock, produce, home crafts, arts & crafts, and more. Enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze, pie-eating and corn-husking contests, Big Apple Circus Variety acts, make-your-own-scarecrow, hayrides, petting zoo, carnival rides, and midway. Visit our Bavarian Garden, Irish and German bands, craft and food vendors. Fun for the entire family! Admission: Adults $7, children 12 and under $4 (admission does not include Maze and various other fair activities) To enter the Blue Ribbon competitions please visit www.queensfarm.org Contact:   718-347-FARM  www.queensfarm.org
Date:  9/25/2010 2:30 pm Location:  Jackson Heights Library - 35-51 81 Street Category:  Family		Title:  Journey to the West, A Story in the Style of Beiji Details:  Told in English and Chinese Elaborate costuming, make-up, singing, dance, music, stage fighting and acrobatics make this colorful show fun for audiences of all ages where China's most beloved tale (told in 4 episodes) of the Monkey King comes to life and the audience gets a chance to learn some Chinese too! Be sure to attend all episodes: 9/25, 10/2. 10/9 and 10/16 at 2:30 pm Contact:   718-899-2500  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/26/2010 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location:  Noguchi Museum, 32-37 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City Category:  Family		Title:  Art for Families with Children ages 5 - 11 Details:  Exploring Texture: A Printmaking Workshop Families are invited to experience The Noguchi Museum together through a variety of activities which include hands-on workshops. $5 for families with up to 6 members Advance registration is required. Call 718-204-7088 ext. 203 or e-mail education@noguchi.org Contact:   718-204-7088  www.noguchi.org
Date:  9/26/2010 11 am - 5 pm Location:  Broadway from Steinway Street to Crescent Street Category:  Street Fair		Title:  Broadway Astoria Festival Details:  Street Fair and Festival Contact:   646-230-0489  www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  9/26/2010 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location:  Meets NE corner 21 Street & 41 Ave (F, Queensbridge) Category:  Tour		Title:  Tour Long Island City to Greenpoint Details:  La Rive Gauche 2: Long Island City to Greenpoint The Hunters Point waterfront has seen many waves of redevelopment due to its special transportation advantages. We walk in the shadow of midtown where new commercial, residential, and creative functions compete for space in an older industrial landscape. Nosh and rest on the piers of Gantry Park. Cross the Pulaski Bridge and meander through Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This tour is designed for those who are interested in the future of these neighborhoods as much as in their past! Tour lasts 2 1/2 - 3 hours at a fee of $20, BUT visit the Groupon website for a half-price ticket: www.groupon.com/r/uu2864692 on 8/31/2010 Contact:
Date:  9/27/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Flushing Library - 41-17 main Street Category:  Adult Information		Title:  Business Trends and Opportunities in Flushing Details:  As a growing community, Flushing presents a chance for businesses to start and grow. The travel, Toruism and Hospitality Program is involved in studying where these opportunities are. Whether just starting out, or looking for areas fro your business to expand, this seminar can assist you. Contact:   718-661-1200  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/27/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Category:  Adult Information		Title:  Polish Your Resume Details:  Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Pre-registration in the Job Information Center. Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/27/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Category:  Adult Information		Title:  Polish Your Resume Details:  Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Pre-registration in the Job Information Center. Contact:   718-990-0700  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/27/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Howard Beach Library - 92-06 156 Avenue Category:  Music		Title:  Naomi Zeitlin & The Great American Songbook Details:  Enjoy the best American songs of the 20th century, from Broadway and musical theater and Hollywood musicals, from the 1920s to 1960s. Contact:   718-641-7086  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/27/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Queens Village Library - 94-11 217 Street Category:  Music		Title:  Tribute to the Music of Sinatra, Manilow, Sedaka a Details:  A jazzy tribute of the greatest hits by Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka and others. Contact:   718-776-6800  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/27/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Hollis Library - 202-05 Hillside Avenue Category:  Photography Presentation		Title:  Peru: Beautiful and Historic Wonder Details:  Using slides, informal commentary and music, globetrotters Shirley and Stanley Romaine share the history, geography and culture of Peru. Contact:   718-465-7355  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/27/2010 4:30 pm Location:  Woodhaven Library - 85-41 Forest Parkway Category:  Presentation & Discussion		Title:  The Museum of Interesting Things Details:  Come see common inventions as we travel through time and learn about how things came to be, how they were improved and where we can take them from here. Contact:   718-849-1010  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/28/2010 2:30 pm Location:  Bayside Library - 214-20 Northern Blvd. Category:  Music		Title:  Arnie Gruber & The Great American Songbook Details:  Enjoy music from the extremely popular Great American Songbook of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, among many others. Contact:   718-229-1834  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/29/2010 3:00 pm Location:  Peninsula Library - 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Beach Category:  Presentation & Discussion		Title:  The Museum of Interesting Things Details:  Come see common inventions as we travel through time and learn about how things came to be, how they were improved and where we can take them from here. Contact:   718-634-1110  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/30/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Forest Hills Library - 108-19 71 Avenue Category:  Music		Title:  Musical Salute to Molly Picon Details:  Musical Salute to Molly Picon, Star of the Yiddish Theater with Diane Cypkin! Dr, Diane Cypkin tells - in English narration - the life story of this exciting First Lady of the Yiddish Stage, through the countless songs she sang and often wrote during her many years as an entertainer. Indeed, the concert is a cornucopia, a beautiful bouquet of tangos, waltzes, and fox-trots, that will have you humming for days. Contact:   718-268-7934  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/30/2010 6:00 pm Location:  Whitestone Library - 151-10 14 Road Category:  Music		Title:  Tribute to the Music of Sinatra, Manilow, Sedaka a Details:  A jazzy tribute of the greatest hits by Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka and others. Contact:   718-767-8010  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/30/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Cambria Heights Library - 218-13 Linden Blvd. Category:  Music		Title:  Swingin' Side of the Blues Details:  Veteran blues singer/guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs mixes jazz with the blues in this performance of music made great by such artists as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Contact:   718-528-3535  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  9/30/2010 6:30 pm Location:  Douglaston/Little Neck Library - 249-01 Northern Blvd. Category:  Music		Title:  Best of Country-Western Music Featuring Savannah S Details:  Traditional yet innovative, this country-western trio has a wide repertoire of original interpretations of timeless classic country songs with great harmonies. Contact:   718-225-8414  www.queenslibrary.org
Date:  10/2/2010 11 am - 5 pm Location:  63rd Drive from Austin Street to Queens Blvd. Category:  Street Fair		Title:  63rd Drive Festival Details:  Street Fair and Festival Contact:   718-230-0489  www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  10/3/2010 11 am - 6 pm Location:  On Austin Street from 69th to 72nd Road, Forest Hills Category:  Festival		Title:  Forest Hills Austin Street Festival Details:  Street Fair Contact:     www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  10/10/2010 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location:  Steinway Street from 34 Avenue to 28 Avenue, Astoria Category:  Street Fair		Title:  Steinway Street Festival Details:  Street Festival Contact:     www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  10/11/2010 11 am - 6 pm Location:  Greenpoint Avenue from Queens Blvd. to 44th Street, Greenpoint Category:  Festival		Title:  Greenpoint Avenue Festival Details:  Street Fair Contact:     www.clearviewfestival.com
Date:  10/24/2010 11 am - 6 pm Location:  36th Avenue from 35th to 29th Street, Astoria Category:  Festival		Title:  36th Avenue Astoria Festival Details:  Street Fair Contact:     www.clearviewfestival.com

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