Upcoming: Queens County, New York, United States Events

Jul 20, 2008: Washington Irving and the Ghosts of Gramercy Park at New York Talks and Walks

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:29:26 -0700

Aug 26, 2008: Live at the Gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:54:30 -0700

Noirceur/Uzuhi - Punk
Flushing-based Uzuhi is known as the Japanese acoustic punk rock band. Uzuhi means Sun in Japanese, a name chosen because of the band’s strong belief that music has no borders. Fellow punk rockers Noirceur describe themselves as wanting to let everyone know they're around playing original songs and having fun.
www.myspace.com/nynoirceur

Aug 19, 2008: Live at the Gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:52:30 -0700

Zikrayat - Arabic Music and Belly Dancers

This Long Island City-based ensemble considers improvisation a critical element of their performances. With a classical Takht lineup of oud, nay, violin, qanun, riqq and tabla, in addition to folk instruments like buzuq, mizmar and rababa, Zikrayat captures the original spirit of Arabic music. The group's dancers focus on authentic Egyptian Raqs Sharqi.
www.zikrayatmusic.com

Aug 5, 2008: Live at the Gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:50:03 -0700

Mahina Movement - Folk, Rock and Rhymes

Drawing on their African-American, Chicana and Tongan heritages, the members of this threesome fuse folk, blues, hip hop, poetry and dance in their performances. Through their music, they aim to address social and political injustices.
www.mahinamovement.org

Aug 2, 2008: Dragon Boat Festival at Flushing Meadows Park

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:03:53 -0700

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008

10:30 am Damien Bassman and Broadway Friends featuring Ramon Vinluan. A band of Broadway musicians backing a talented Filipino singer play a variety of songs from multiple genres of pop, Broadway and jazz.

11:30 am Dragon Dancing Team and percussions welcomes all and, together with invited dignitaries, officially kicks-off the 18th annual HKDBF in NY.

1:00 pm Kevin So & Midnight Snack. Called the "breakout band of the year" Kevin So, musician, singer and songwriter, known for his mix of R&B, blues and folk stylings, performs original music.

2:00 pm Shaolin Kung Fu. Warrior monks from the Shaolin Temple perform martial arts. In the history of the Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD, generation after generation of monk generals and soldiers protected the temples from wars and riots of society.

3:00 pm Rob Lok. The first Chinese American Clown to perform in the renowned Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey Circus, astounds and amazes in his comical interactive circus spectacle fit for people of all ages.

4:00 pm Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Colorful, traditional folk dances of old Mexico.

Native sounds: Natives of Ecuador and Peru will be performing their lyrical music on traditional instruments throughout both days.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008

10:30 am Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. Founded in 1961, it is the oldest and only full-scale Chinese orchestra in the United States and the Americas. Its present membership of nearly fifty musicians play practically every type of Chinese music on Chinese instruments, both ancient and modern. For the HKDBF-NY performance a small ensemble from the orchestra performs in repertory on traditional string, wind and percussions instruments.

11:30 am Cover-to-Cover. A group of seasoned musicians play your favorite rock and roll tunes with fresh new vitality and expert musicianship.

Noon The Chief One 5th annual Dumpling Eating Contest. Prizes for each division, 1st place $1000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $300. For registration, please call 718-744-6999 or email dumpling@chefonecorp.com, registration deadline is 07/28/08.

1:00 pm Shaolin Kung Fu. Warrior monks from the Shaolin Temple perform martial arts. In the history of the Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD, generation after generation of monk generals and soldiers protected the temples from wars and riots of society.

2:00 pm Simon Yu's Fusion Band Guitarist, composer and arranger, Hong Kong musician Simon Yu uses the influences of his traditional Chinese Musician family in his playing and compositions. His micro-tonal music mixers Chinese/Indian/Turkish micro-tonal systems with Western modern groove music.

3:00 pm Niall'Leary Irish Dance Troupe. A former All-Ireland and World Champion from Dublin, Ireland, Niall O'Leary is a much sought after choreographer and instructor. Niall and his dancers, now living in New York, blend their influences and experiences to create an exciting Irish Dance Show. The troupe tours internationally, and most recently with the USA tour of The Three Tenors.

Jul 20, 2008: Magic: the Science of Illusion at New York Hall of Science

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:29:21 -0700

!Magic: The Science of Illusion' presents original video presentations by professional magicians, experiments with hands-on science activities and explores how science, math, psychology, culture and art of performance come together in creating an illusion.

Aug 3, 2008: C.V. Chandrasekhar in Nirantara at The Hindu Temple Auditorium

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:09:13 -0700

C.V.Chandrasekhar in Nirantara…a journey of music and dance
A double bill with Three Aksha's new production "PRAYOG" a dialogue
between dance and mathematics

The legendary dance exponent Guru Prof. C.V. Chandrasekhar presents
his inspiring solo dance. Nirantara is a blend of the abstract & the
emotional fusion of two major elements, nritta (pure dance) & nritya
(expressive dance) and is a dramatic interpretation of the
juxtaposition & contrast of Bharatanatyam rudiments.

"PRAYOG" features a vibrant 8 member dance ensemble and will explore
the relationship between mathematical and metaphysical elements of
traditional South Indian dance through Bharatanatyam choreography.
This piece also uses basic principles of arithmetic to explore the
bridge between arts and mathematics. It is
presented by Three Aksha Institute.

Aug 28, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Organizations at Chocolate Factory

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:19:48 -0700

DATE/TIME: Monday, July 28, 5:30-7:30pm
ORGANIZATION: Queens Council on the Arts
LOCATION: Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355
INFO: The Queens Community Arts Fund (QCAF) funds artistic projects from all disciplines, from visual arts, music, dance, literature, and theater, to photography, film, multi-media and multi-disciplinary arts, and folk arts. All artists and arts organizations residing in Queens are eligible to apply; specific eligibility and guidelines are available at QCA’s website www.queenscouncilarts.org.
BOROUGH: Queens
CONTACT: Sami Shumays, Queen Community Arts Director at 347-505-3019 or sshumays@queenscouncilarts.org

Application Submission Deadlines for Organizations - Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Aug 23, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Individual Artists at Laurelton Community Library

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:17:52 -0700

EVENT: Grant Application Information Session for Individual Artists
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 30, 6:00-8:00pm
ORGANIZATION: Queens Council on the Arts
LOCATION: Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, 4th Fl, Long Island City, NY 11106
INFO: The Queens Community Arts Fund (QCAF) funds artistic projects from all disciplines, from visual arts, music, dance, literature, and theater, to photography, film, multi-media and multi-disciplinary arts, and folk arts. All artists and arts organizations residing in Queens are eligible to apply; specific eligibility and guidelines are available at QCA’s website www.queenscouncilarts.org.
BOROUGH: Queens
CONTACT: Sami Shumays, Queen Community Arts Director at 347-505-3019 or sshumays@queenscouncilarts.org

Application Submission Deadlines for Individual Artists - Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Aug 21, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Individual Artists at La Guardia Community College

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:12:41 -0700

Aug 16, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Organizations at Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:08:35 -0700

Aug 12, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Organizations at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:05:20 -0700

Jul 30, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Individual Artists at Greater Astoria Historical Society

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:02:11 -0700

Jul 28, 2008: Grant Application Information Session for Organizations at Flushing Library

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:58:07 -0700

Jul 20, 2008: Washington Irving and the Ghosts of Gramercy Park at New York Talks and Walks

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:20 -0700

Aug 2, 2008: KIDS LIKE TO SALSA TOO!*NEW BEGINNERS KIDS CLASS AUGUST 2nd 10:00am-11:00am! JOIN US! at United Dance Studios

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:00:58 -0700

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We are currently opening BEGINNERS SALSA CLASSES & INTERMEDIATE SALSA CLASS weekdays & weekends, for ADULTS and KIDS!!! YES we also teach KIDS! We have GREAT EXPERIENCED teachers to help your child have FUN & LEARN HOW TO DANCE SALSA!
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Aug 7, 2008: Irish Concert Cady Finlayson Band at Windmuller Park, Woodside Queens at Windmuller Park

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:01:18 -0700

Spirited Irish Music concert by the Cady Finlayson Band.
Irish fiddle tunes, dancers and songs for all ages. Outdoors at bandshell, free.

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Jul 22, 2008: CityParks Concerts presented by Verizon - Naughty By Nature at Queensbridge Park

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:16:28 -0700

CityParks Concerts presented by Verizon - Naughty By Nature electrified mainstream radio with their street-wise but contagious anthem, “OPP,”one of the most successful rap songs in music history. FREE For more information go to http://www.cityparksfoundation.org

Aug 6, 2008: NEW BEGINNERS SALSA CLASS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6th 8:00pm-10:00pm @ UNITED DANCE STUDIOS at United Dance Studios

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:23:17 -0700

Jul 29, 2008: Live at the Gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:22:45 -0700

Free, outdoor performances featuring some of the borough’s most celebrated entertainers, from Afro-Brazilian jazz musicians to Japanese punk rockers, with acts for audience members of all ages. Live at the Gantries’ nine nights will take place on Tuesdays at 7 o’clock at Gantry Plaza State Park, a 2.5-acre waterside oasis between 49th and 50th Avenues along the East River. The series will run from June 24th to August 26th.

Performing July 29 is the York College Summer Big Band. This student jazz ensemble performs annually at the CUNY Jazz Festival at City College and was featured in Weltreisen on the German television station ARD in April 2006. The members of the workshop perform regularly throughout the borough.

Please contact Chris Henderson at chenderson@queenscouncilarts.org or visit, http://queenscouncilarts.org/liveatthegantries/ for additional information.

The series is sponsored by The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Queens Council on the Arts, Queens Theatre in the Park and New York Water Taxi. Live at the Gantries is funded in full by Rockrose Development Corporation with additional support from O’Connor Capital Partners.

Jul 22, 2008: Live at the Gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:12:22 -0700

Free, outdoor performances featuring some of the borough’s most celebrated entertainers, from Afro-Brazilian jazz musicians to Japanese punk rockers, with acts for audience members of all ages. Live at the Gantries’ nine nights will take place on Tuesdays at 7 o’clock at Gantry Plaza State Park, a 2.5-acre waterside oasis between 49th and 50th Avenues along the East River. The series will run from June 24th to August 26th.

Performing Traditional Mexican Dances on July 22 is the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Calpulli celebrates the rich regional traditions of Mexico by telling stories through colorful dance pieces. Their fresh, vital repertoire honors not just Mexico's past, but also the lives of its emigrants in the United States. The performance-based program will include didactic information and interactive exercises for the young and young at heart.

Please contact Chris Henderson at chenderson@queenscouncilarts.org or visit, http://queenscouncilarts.org/liveatthegantries/ for additional information.

The series is sponsored by The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Queens Council on the Arts, Queens Theatre in the Park and New York Water Taxi. Live at the Gantries is funded in full by Rockrose Development Corporation with additional support from O’Connor Capital Partners.

Aug 2, 2008: Comedy One Act Festival at The Secret Theatre

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:19:17 -0700