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Astoria Park Pool
What:Visit one of NYC's premier public pools! Programs include: Learn to Swim for ages 1.5-5 years and 6-14 years, Swim Team Training, Adult Lap Swimming for Health & Fitness, and Senior Splash for seniors and physically challenged.
When:Open Daily, June 27 - September 1
Where:19th Street and 23rd Drive
More Info:NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Aquatics, (718) 760-6969 x 0, www.nyc.gov
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CityParks Tennis
What:City Parks Foundation welcomes children, ages 5-15 to sign up for the summer tennis program. There is no better place to be than outdoors, enjoying NYC's parks, bringing life to our green spaces, and socializing with friends or making new ones while getting fit.
When: Beginning the week of July 1, the program will run until August 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
PeeWee (ages 5-7) 9am - 10 AM
Beginner (ages 8-15) 10am - 11am & 11 am - Noon
Where:Astoria Park at the Tennis courts (21 St & Hoyt Ave. South)
Registration:Call (718) 760-6999 or get information at www.CityParksFoundation.org
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Oasis NYC at the Water Taxi Beach
What: World Music, Latin grooves, rock en espanol, electronica, and more on the "beach" courtesy of DJ Insomniak and guests. Watch for special themed nights.
When: Thursdays, 6pm - 1am through Labor Day.
Where: Water Taxi Beach at Hunters Point (2nd St & Broden Ave.)
Take the 7 Train to Jackson/Vernon
Take the G Train to 21st St
Take the E/F Train to 23rd St/Ely Ave.
More Info: Visit www.watertaxibeach.com
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New Playground at Rainey Park
What: Visit the Isamu Naguchi inspired playground that NYC Department of Parks and Recreation just completed! It features a colorful slide area, small mountain climbing wall and a playful sprinkler fountain that functions when you touch it!
When: Open dailey
Where: Rainey Park at 34th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard.
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Paddle by Canoe or Kayak in the Cove!
What: Free canoe and kayak rides are offered by Long Island City Community Boathouse for the community with the support of Socrates Sculpture Park and Partnerships for Parks. Volunteers are also needed to help clean up the beach while waiting for their turn to paddle!
When: Sunday, July 06.
This event will be ongoing every Sunday from May 18th through October 12th 1-4pm.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park's beach at Hallets Cove. 31st Avenue at Vernon Blvd.
Who: All are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Why: Learn to paddle, enjoy the East River, and help keep our waterfront clean and open to the public.
More info: Visit licboathouse.org or call 718-228-9214.
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Movie Night in Astoria Park - Happy Feet
What: Enjoy an evening in Astoria Park with this fantastic line-up of outdoor films!
July 7 at 8:30 pm - Happy Feet
July 14 at 8:30 pm - My Big Fat Greek Wedding
July 21 at 8:30 pm - August Rush
July 28 at 8:15 - Mad Hot Ballroom
August 4 at 8:15 pm - Ratatouille
August 11 at 8:00 pm - Hairspray
August 18 at 8:00 pm - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
When: Monday nights from July 7 to August 18, start times vary.
Where: Astoria Park Lawn, Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool.
Sponsored by: This program is made possible with funds provided by SCS Astoria Energy Foundation and organized by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition.
More info: Contact 718-728-7820 or www.centralastoria.org
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Live at Gantries - Blue Pipa Trio
What:The Blue Pipa Trio plays Min Xiao-Fen's compositions and arrangements, interpreting and improvising the best of Chinese folk music, American Jazz standards and even Bluegrass. Based in Forest Hills. www.bluepipa.org
When: Tuesdays, June 24 - August 26, 7 p.m.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
July 15- Blimnal
Indie rock. Bliminal are a band of vagabonds that gather together to exchange thoughts of radical sound. Based in Astoria. www.myspace.com/bliminalmusic
July 22- Calpulli Danza Mexicana
Dance-based programming incorporating live music and theatre to promote a diverse image of Mexican cultural heritage. Based in Jackson Heights., www.calpullidance.org
July 29- York College Jazz Workshop
College-level jazz ensemble at York College/CUNY in Jamaica.
www.myspace.com/yorkcollegejazzworkshop
August 5- Mahina Movement
Mix of folk, rock and rhymes in English, Spanish, and Tongan simmered with indigenous roots and culture. Based in Hollis. www.mahinamovement.org
August 12- open date
August 19- Zikrayat
A mix of classical Arabic music, folkloric music and dance, and belly-dance, with a special emphasis on rare gems from the “Golden Age” of Egyptian Musical Cinema (the 1940’s-60’s), as well as original compositions by music director Sami Abu Shumays. Based in Long Island City., zikrayatmusic.com
August 26- Noirceur/ Uzuhi
Korean punk rockers. www.myspace.com/nynoirceur
Where: Gantry Plaza State Park at 48th Avene and the East River.
Sponsored by: Presented by the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation; Queens Council on the Arts, Queens Theatre in the Park and sponsored by Rockrose Development Corp.
More info: Contact info for QCA:
Chris Henderson, Art Services Director, 347 505 3017, chenderson@queenscouncilarts.org
Contact info for QTIP:
Jeff Frazier, Associate Production Manager, 718- 760- 0686 x 218, jfrazier@queenstheatre.org
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Outdoor Cinema at Socrates Sculpture Park
What: This annual outdoor festival of international films, live music, and food, celebrating the diversity of Queens, is presented by Socrates Sculpture Park in collaboration with the Museum of the Moving Image and Partnerships for Parks. Films selected by Chief Curator David Schwartz and Assistant Curator Livia Bloom, Museum of the Moving Image.
Documentary Discoveries:
Who's On First? + Slingshot Hip Hop
Live music by artists from Slingshot Hip Hop and film introductions by directors Valerie Kontakos and Jackie Solloum
*July 9: Who's On First? and Slingshot Hip Hop
**Who's on First? (Greece, 2006, 61 mins. Directed by Valerie Kontakos.) What happens when Greece, a country with no history in baseball, has to field a team for the 2004 Olympics in Athens? In this engaging documentary, a charming underdog story turns into a parable of pride and capitalism.
**Slingshot Hip Hop (Palestine, 2008, 80 mins. Directed by Jackie Salloum.) A breakout hit at this year’s Sundance and New Directors/New Films Festivals, the exhilarating documentary Slingshot Hip Hop tells the dynamic stories of young Palestinians who use Hip Hop to surmount divisions imposed by occupation and poverty.
* July 16: Bamako
Africa, 2006, 115 mins. Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako. With Aïssa Maïga, Danny Glover. In an outdoor courtroom in Mali, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund are on trial. Far from polemical, this surprisingly lyrical movie is a poetic exploration of modern-day Africa.
* July 23: Chop Shop
Introduced by director Ramin Bahrani. US, 2007, 84 mins. Directed by Ramin Bahrani. With Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzalez. A deeply affecting slice of urban neorealism, this Queens-made film, set in the Willets Point “Iron Triangle” near Shea Stadium, follows a 12-year-old orphan who ekes out an existence with his teenaged sister.
*July 30: The Host
South Korea, 2006, 119 mins. Rated R. Directed by Bong Joon-ho. With Song Kang-ho, Bae Doo-na. This satirical monster/horror movie about a rampaging mutant lizard who captures a young girl, The Host is Korea's biggest box-office hit to date. It is great fun…and a timely spoof of rampant militarism and environmental recklessness.
*August 6: The Red Balloon + Persepolis
France. A young boy and a red balloon wander through the streets of Paris in The Red Balloon (1956, 34 mins., Directed by Albert Lamorisse), one of the most beloved children’s films ever made. Persepolis(2007, 95 mins. Directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi) is a coming-of-age tale about an Iranian girl’s struggles with love, religion, and politics, based on Marjane Satrapi’s popular graphic novel/memoir.
*August 13: Fellini's 8 1/2
Italy, 1963, 138 mins. Directed by Federico Fellini. With Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée. Fellini's stunning, romantic autobiographical fantasy is a self-portrait of the filmmaker as a circus ringmaster. It is also one of the landmarks in contemporary world cinema.
*August 20: Duck Season
Mexico, 2006, 85 mins. Directed by Fernando Eimbcke. With Enrique Arreola, Diego Cataño, Danny Perea. A lovely neighbor distracts two teen friends from their Bush vs. Bin Laden video game in this charming chronicle of adolescent life, a surprise indie gem from Mexico.
*August 27: Rain Date
When: Wednesdays, July 9 - August 27, 2008. Pre-screening performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Free admission. Rain date: August 27.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park is located at 32-01 Vernon Boulevard at Broadway, Long Island City.
More info: Visitwww.socratessculpturepark.orgor call (718) 956-1819
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Astoria Park Waterfront Concert Series: The Duprees
What: Enjoy an evening of great music:
July 10: The Duprees
July 17: 1910 Fruitgum Company
July 24: Rocksplosion
July 31: Joe Battaglia & New York Big Band
August 7: Joey Dee and the Starliters
August 14: Come Together-Beatles Tribute
August 21: Gary US Bonds
When: Thursdays, July 10 through August 21 at 7:30 pm
Where: Astoria Park Lawn between the Hell Gate Bridge and the The Pool.
Sponsored by: Central Astoria Local Development Coalition
More Info: Contact 718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.org
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Rockin' On the River - New York Exceptions
What: Start your weekend with a cool breeze and great music!
July 11 - New York Exceptions
July 18 - Straight Ahead
July 25 - Latin Jazz Ensemble
Where: Gantry Plaza State Park at 48th Avenue and the East River.
When: From 7pm on Fridays, July 11 through July 25.
Sponsored by: New York State Parks
More info: Call (718) 786-6385
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Shoreline Clean-Up
What: Come help us keep Astoria Park clean! Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes with hard soles.
When: Saturday, July 12 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Astoria Park, at the War Memorial on Shore Boulevard.
Sponsored by: Astoria Park Alliance, Astoria/LIC Catalyst Project and NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
More info: astoria_park_alliance@googlegroups.com
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Community Connect Action Fair
What: Join Goodwill Industries for afun and infomrative day. Over 50 other organizations will share what they do and the resources they offer to the community.
Education Zone - adult classes and resources for kids
Business & Technology Zone - scope out employment resources and speak with possible employers
Community Zone - learn about services and agencies in your community
Health & Fitness Zone - free health screenings proviced by local healthcare professionals
Kids' Center - Natural History MoveableMuseum Dinosaur Exhibit, clowns, games, face painting and more!
Green/Environmental Zone and Donation Center - learn how to "go green", donate clothing, household goods and computers.
When: Saturday, July 12th, 11AM - 4 PM
Where: Lighthouse Park, Roosevelt Island
Sponsored by: Goodwill Industries
More info: Contact Goodwill Industries, Youth Services Department at 718-777-6315.
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Savvy Cyclist by Bike New York
What: Savvy Cyclist is a free, one-day "introduction to cycling" program for adults and mature teens who want to improve their cycling skills. This class is ideal for new cyclists who want to learn the basics, those returning to cycling from a long hiatus, people who want to be more independent on their bike, and those who feel a little nervous while cycling in traffic.
If you do not know how to ride a bike (that is, start, stop, balance and steer without falling down), this is not the right class for you. Participants must know how to balance and control a bicycle.
When: Saturday, July 12th, 9am-5pm.
Upcoming Dates: 7/12, 7/19, 8/9, 8/23, 9/13, 9/20
Where: Recycle-A-Bicycle training center at the corner of 46 Avenue and 5th Street.
Registration: Savvy Cyclist class is free, but pre-registration and a fully refundable $20 deposit* are required to secure your spot. The registration form can be found on the link listed below. Fax it to Bike New York at 212 932 3206 or mail to: Bike New York, Bicycle Education Program, 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. No day-of-class walk-ins, please!
*Deposit: To guarantee a place in the class, and to help ensure that registrants show up, we require a refundable $20 deposit by check or credit card. (Please do not send cash.) Your registration will not be considered complete without the deposit, meaning you will not receive class details or the advance course packet. We will not process the deposit of participants who attend the class. Deposits from any no-shows will be used to help defray program costs.
For More Info: Visit http://www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/savvy.html
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CityParks Dance Weekend at Queensbridge Park
What: Rennie Harris/Puremovement and Ballet Int’l Africans/AMINAIZM
With a visionary’s commitment, Puremovement founder Rennie Harris single-handedly gave life to the ballet of the streets by skillfully blurring the lines of the classic and the concrete. Known as the “ambassador of hip hop,” Mr. Harris has been teaching and exploring dance since the age of 15. Famous for the hip-hoperatic, Rome and Jules, the company claims the conventional and transforms it into hip hop’s firstborn. This performance will mark Puremovement’s second appearance in the CityParks Dance festival and a member of the company will be conducting a free dance class prior to the day’s performances. The company will also perform this summer at Central Park SummerStage.
Ballet Int’l Africans/ AMINAIZM brings the tribal rhythms of Africa to wherever they set foot. Based in Queens, the company is led by Amina Heckstall, who is known as a “Young Master” in the African dance community. She has been awarded a fellowship from the Sam and May Rudin Foundation for Community Service in Arts Education, the Building Blocks Award, and the New Neighbors Award for her work with integrating immigrants into their communities using the arts. Ballet Int’l Africans/ AMINAIZM’s CityParks Dance performance will include the premiere of Remember Me Africa, a work that seamlessly fuses African, hip hop, ballet, modern, and jazz dance.
OPEN DANCE CLASSES are offered at the beginning of each day's event, welcoming audiences of all ages and skill levels to learn and enjoy the experience of various dance genres. The dance masterclass will be taught by a member of Puremovement.
When: Saturday, July 12, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Queensbridge Park at Vernon Boulevard and 41st Avenue.
Who: FREE!
Sponsored by: City Parks Foundation and NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
More info: Visit www.CityParksFoundation.org
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Saturday Sculpture Workshops - Sun and Sail with Martine Kaczynski
What: Join Socrates Sculpture Park for family fun! Workshops are offered in the education area on a drop-in basis. Participants work with a new artist each week, exploring diverse and innovative art mediums.
Future sailors make their own sailboats using fabric, straws and clay then decorate their boars and sail it in a pool at the Park.
When: Saturdays, through September 27, 12PM - 3 PM (rain or shine)
Upcoming Workshops:
July 19: Summer Snow Globes with Greg Martin
July 26: Anime in the Park with Greg Martin
August 2: Mini Park Project with Rachael Champion
August 9: My Humble Abode with Rachael Champion
August 16: Sacred Socrates with Shaun Leonardo
August 23: My Magic Carpet Ride with Linda Ganjian
August 30 & September 6: It's a Piece of Park! with Heather Hart
September 13: Cycle Craft with Recycle-A-Bicycle's Pasqualina Azarello
September 20: Treasure Hunters and Gatherers with Macrae Semans
September 27: My Reusable Canvas Bag with Katherine Novick
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park at 32-01 Vernon Boulevard and Broadway.
Subway directions: Take N Train to Broadway in Queens / Walk 8 blocks west to the intersection of Vernon Boulevard
More about the Park: Socrates Sculpture Park is dedicated to providing artists with the opportunity to create and exhibit large-scale sculpture and multi-media installations in a unique outdoor environment that encourages interaction between artists, artworks and the public. The Park is open 365 days a year from 10 am to sunset and is located at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, New York.
Directions: Monday through Friday take the N or W trains to the Broadway stop in Queens and walk eight blocks along Broadway toward the East River. On Saturday and Sunday take the N train to the Broadway stop. For driving, cycling or walking directions, please visit our website: www.socratessculpturepark.org.
For more info: Visit www.socratessculpturepark.org.
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Greenmarket
What: Enjoy a choice of fresh produce grown by farmers from the region, plants and baked goods.
When: Saturdays, July 12 - November 22 from 6am - 6 pm; weekly event
Where: 48th Avenue between Vernon Blvd and 5th Street, Long Island City
Who: Everyone is welcome!
Sponsored by: The Hunters Point Communit Development Corp., Community Board 2 and Council on the Environment of New York City.
More info: For general inquiries please contact: www.cenyc.org
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Children's Festival at Queensbridge Park
What:You are invited to the park for a day of family fun: pony rides, inflatible castle, and games. This will be followed by entertainment at 3pm, provided by City Parks Foundation as they kick off Dance Weekend.
When: Saturday, July 12 from 11am - 6 pm. (Rain of shine)
Where: Queensbridge Park at Vernon Boulevard and 41st Avenue
Who: Free family event
Sponsored by: Friends of Queensbridge Park and City Parks Foundation.
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CityParks Dance Weekend
What: Silver-Brown Dance Company and Eleone Dance Theatre
Founded in 1980 by the late E. Leon Evans II, Eleone Dance Theatre is now led by Shawn LaMere Williams, a former dancer with Juba Contemporary Dance and the Philadelphia Dance Company. Mr. Williams, a multiple award recipient, including citations from the NAACP, brings his own unique dramatic flair to Eleone, evoking soul-stirring performances through his nimble troupe. A popular fixture in their hometown of Philadelphia, Eleone’s annual Christmas event, “Carols in Color,” has become a much-anticipated holiday staple.
The Silver-Brown Dance Company wows audiences of all ages and backgrounds, creating work that celebrates the human spirit with “wit and elation.” Founded in 1998 by Eva Silverstein, the company has appeared before audiences throughout the world. Tackling current events such as Hurricane Katrina and 9/11, Silver Brown has transformed tragedy into works of resilience and grace. The company, which will be participating in Israel’s 60th anniversary celebrations, recently had the honor of representing the United States for the second year in a row at The EDANCO International Dance Festival in the Dominican Republic.
OPEN DANCE CLASSES are offered at the beginning of each day's event, welcoming audiences of all ages and skill levels to learn and enjoy the experience of various dance genres. The dance masterclass will be taught by Calvin Wiley, in the style of Hip Funkin' Hop: A cardiodance workout fused with hip/hop, funk, street jazz and theatre.
When: Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m - 6 p.m.
Where: Queensbridge Park 41st Avenue at Vernon Boulevard
Sponsored by:City Parks Foundation and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
More info:
www.CityParksFoundation.org
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Transportation Alternatives' Queens Committee Meeting
What: Join your fellow cyclists and pedestrians to help change the NYC street landscapes and make it safer for everyone! There are a variety of activities to get involved with, including planning a block in Sunnyside, Astoria Boulevard intersection study, membership drive via bike valet parking at the Socrates Sculpture Park's outdoor film festival, planning monthly rides, and much, much more!
When: Monday, July 14th from 6:30 - 8 PM.
Upcoming meetings: 7/14, 8/11
Where: Greater Astoria Historical Society located in the Quinn Building on 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor (between 35th & 36th St.)
Who: All are welcome!
More info: Contact Chairperson, Mike at heffronmike@gmail.com
or TAWQ@googlegroup.com
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CPF Concerts at Queensbridge Park
What: Enjoy a summer series of concerts at Queensbridge Park:
July 15 - Feliz Hernandez Rhythym Review/Classic Soul DJ
July 22 - Naughty by Nature/DJ Hank Pollard/Hosted by Ralph McDaniels
July 29 - Delfonics/DJ Hank Pollard
When: Tuesdays, July 15 - July 29, 7 pm
Where: Queensbridge Park, 41st Avenue and Vernon Boulevard playground)
Who: FREE!
Sponsor: CityParks Foundation and NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
More Info: Visit www.CityParksFoundation.org
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CityParks Kids: Carnival of the World
What:
July 17: Carnival of the World/Carnaval del Mundo by Dan Butterworth Marionettes
July 24: Concert Party by Joe Salins
July 31: Imagination in Motion by Mime X 2
August 7: Cinderella Samba with puppet making workshop at 11am by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
When: Thursdays 10 am, July 16 through August 7
Where: Queensbridge Park at 41st Avenue and Vernon Boulevard
Rain Location: ARROW Community Center 35-30 35th Street (between 35th Ave. and 36th Ave.)
Sponsored by: City Parks Foundation and Friends of Queensbridge Park.
More Info: www.CityParksFoundation.org
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DANCE OUT! Transports Exceptionnels
What: Transports Exceptionnels is a unique and whimsical outdoor duet between man and five-ton mechanical digger. Choreographed by Dominique Boivin and accompanied by the dramatic voice of Maria Callas, the dancer meets, greets, and embraces a moving excavator, transforming the stage into a construction site, street into playground, and dance into a tentative balance between nature, man, and machine.
When: Friday, July 18th, 1PM and 7PM
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park at 32-01 Vernon Boulevard and Broadway.
Directions: By subway, take N Train to Broadway in Queens / Walk 8 blocks west to the intersection of Vernon Boulevard
Sponsor: Dance Out!, is a five-day, five borough initiative, presented by The Joyce Theater in partnership with City Parks Foundation.
More info: Visitwww.CityParksFoundation.org,www.socratessculpturepark.org
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Street Tree Care & Pruning
What: Help care and protect your neighborhood trees. We will meet at Brasil Coffee House where participants will be treated to coffee and snack. At 10:00am, we’ll head out to the surrounding blocks for 2 hours of pruning (Raising the Crown), cleaning tree pits, and fertilizing.
When: Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 am.
Updoming dates: 8/2, 9/6, 10/4, 11/2
Where: Brasil Coffee House at corner of Vernon Boulevard and 49th Avenue.
Sponsored by: Friends of Gantry and Neighborhood Parks at Hunters Point.
More Info: GantryParkFriend@aol.com
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DANCE OUT! Dans le Jardin
What: Dans le Jardin an improvised dance by the Netherlands-based choreographer Michael Schumacher, is set to live music performed by cellist and composer Alex Waterman. Using the park as a backdrop and inspiration for his improvised performance, Michael dances with and around his surroundings. Partnering with a statue, moving gracefully under a tree or exploding across a green; the park, music and audience play equal parts as inspiration and observers for this improvised performance.
When: Sunday, July 20th, 4PM and 7PM
Where: Queensbridge Park at Vernon Boulevard and 41st Avenue.
Directions: F Train to 21st St., walk 1 and a half blocks towards the Park
Q102 Bus to 41st Avenue and 10th St.
Q66 to 21st St & 41st Avenue
Sponsors: Dance Out!, is a five-day, five borough initiative, presented by The Joyce Theater in partnership with City Parks Foundation.
More info: www.cityparksfoundation.org
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Astoria Park Alliance Monthly Meeting
What: Join members of the Astoria Park Alliance as they plan this year's events and activities: park clean-ups, butterfly garden and a Try-Athalon.
Mission: The Astoria Park Alliance is a volunteer groups whose missionis to beautify, enhance and encourage greater community involvement in Astoria Park.
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 6:30pm
Upcoming schedule: 6/3, 7/1, 9/2, 10/7, 11/4 (same time and place)
Where: Reformed Steinway Church, corner of Ditmars Blvd and 41st Street.
Who: Everyone is welcome!
More info: contact Helen.Ho@parks.nyc.gov.
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