NY Daily News and Queens Chamber Partner for Business Breakfast

The NY Daily News and The Queens Chamber of Commerce are partnering together for a breakfast event before the Queens Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo at CitiField on Wednesday May 25, 2016.

Billed as "Everybody Loves Queens" the playful title will allow guest panelists : Dennis Walcott the Queens Library CEO,  Ana Olivera SR.VP of Investors Bank, Hugue DuFour & Sara Obraitis Owners Of M.Wells Dinette and M.Wells Steakhouse, as well as just added guest Haeda Mihaltses Executive Director of External Affairs for the NY Mets to give their reasons as to why they love Queens for their businesses.

The breakfast is filling up quickly so please contact the Queens Chamber for Tickets 

Call 718-898-8500 or email Sophia Ganosis at sganosis@queenschamber.org

 or register online at Queens Chamber Website

Queens Chamber of Commerce Business Expo May 25th at CitiField 

Pre Hockey Game Tailgate at Austin Ale House

Every year the FDNY and NYPD battle it out on the ice in the name of charity. If you're heading to the Garden from Queens stop by Austin Ale House in Kew Garden's for a pre game celebration.

$40 per person gets you food and beverages and when you're done jump on the LIRR right into Penn Station. A great day for a great cause starts here!

http://austinsteakandalehouse.com/

FDNY VS NYPD PRE-HOCKEY GAME TAILGATE

NYPD VS FDNY Hockey Game Tickets

Family Fun Day At Resorts World Casino NYC

Come one, come all to Resorts World Casino NYC on Sunday August 23rd at 12 Nooon

The main event will be the BBQ Battle of the Badges, pitting the bravest chefs from the FDNY battling the finest chefs from the NYPD to see who's cuisine reigns supreme 

On top of that contest going on there will be family activities from both departments, kiddie entertainment, local food trucks, giveaways and a DJ providing sounds all day long

This is a FREE event to the general public and will be held in the Resorts World Casino NYC parking lot closest to Rockaway Boulevard 

How to get to Resorts World : http://www.rwnewyork.com/visit-resorts-world

RESORTS WORLD NYC Community Fun Day

Nikko Hibachi Grand Opening Friday March 20th

The Hibachi Tables

FRESH MEADOWS, NY - Nikko Hibachi Sushi & Bar is having their Grand Opening today at 1PM. They are opening in the space that used to be the Sly Fox Inn on Union Turnpike right near St. John's University and directly across the street from Barnes & Nobles.

The space was completely gutted and renovated and now boasts a full length bar, an enormous hibachi room and plenty of seating for lunch or dinner.

Beautiful Dining Room

See their ad in today's Daily News and make sure you visit them soon. They are located 177-21 Union Turnpike Fresh Meadows NY 11366. Call for reservations 718-820-8818 

Check the website : http://www.nikkohibachiny.com/

Nikko Hibachi Sushi & Bar

It’s In Queens! (March 5 to March 11)

Two upcoming events are clear signs that the weather is about to get better: a St. Patrick’s Day parade and a workshop on vegetable gardening. Other options include a huge NYC trivia competition, a Turkish cooking class, Asian fan dancing, jazz, opera, and film. Here’s the rundown.

March 5, Preview Screening of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, 7 pm. Independent filmmakers David and Nathan Zellner are in person for a screening of their new film inspired by the urban legend of a young woman found dead in Minnesota in 2001. The tale is that she had been searching for a buried treasure. $15. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.
March 5, Turkish Cooking Class, 6:30 pm. The Turkish Cultural Center Queens teaches how to prepare Turkish food. The menu features ali nazik (roasted eggplant dish), carrot yogurt salad, and a dessert. Free babysitting for children ages 5 and up. $20. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, www.alleypond.com

March 6, Fred Hersch Trio, 7:30 pm. Six-time Grammy-nominated pianist Fred Hersch makes ballads sing sweetly and makes up-tempo tunes jump with pulse-quickening verve. Free. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.flushingtownhall.org

March 6, Eighth Annual Panorama Challenge, 7 pm. Geographical geeks and NYC know-it-alls are encouraged to join the world’s only geographical trivia-based game night. $15. Queens Museum, NYC Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queensmuseum.org

March 6, Book Signing for Legendary Locals of Forest Hills and Rego Park, 7 pm. Local preservationist Michael H. Perlman presents, discusses, and signs his new book, which features unique stories of more than 200 Forest Hills and Rego Park notables. Free. Barnes & Noble, 70-00 Austin St., Forest Hills, 917-446-7775

March 6, Business Forum Breakfast, 8 am. Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, who is in charge of housing and economic development, is the guest speaker. $25 suggested donation. Queens College Student Union Ballroom, vicinity of 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.qc.cuny.edu

March 7, Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1 pm. The parade route for this free, 40th annual event starts at Beach 129th and Newport Avenue and ends at Beach 100th Street in Rockaway Beach, www.queenscountyparade.org

March 7, Asian Fan Dance Workshop, 2 pm. Song Hee Lee, a Korean dancer, and Ling Tang, a Chinese dancer, teach fan routines from both traditions. Bring your own folding fan. $10/$8 for children. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.flushingtownhall.org

March 7, Susan McKeown Live, 7:30 pm. A concert by a singer/songwriter who specializes in traditional Irish music. $25/ $17 for seniors, students and unemployed. New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.nyirish.org

March 7, The Sound of Music, 8:30 pm (and March 8 at 3 pm). Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals. $22/$20 for seniors and children. The Community Theater Group of Bay Terrace Garden Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside, www.TheatreByTheBayNY.com

March 7, Das Audit, 4 pm. Formed in 2014, this New York-based instrumental ensemble -- Eve Essex (alto sax/flutes); Sean Keenan (bass); Craig Kalpakjian (guitar); and John Anderson (percussion) -- delights with new compositions. $5. SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves St., LIC, www.sculpture-center.org.
March 7, Backyard Photography: Take Your Best Shot (Part 2 of 2), 9:30 am. Professional photographer Wayne “Fli” Summerlin teaches effective camera use and the importance of composition and lighting. Bring your own camera. $66. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, www.alleypond.com

March 8, NYS Pavilion Lecture/Book Signing by Author Christian Kellberg, 2:30 pm. The NYS Pavilion is a legacy of the 1964 World’s Fair. Kellberg is part of a volunteer effort to paint its mezzanine. He has photographed many neighborhoods and their landmarks and is the photographer of much of the content in this book. Free. Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing, www.queenshistoricalsociety.org

March 8, Momenta Quartet: Tan Dun’s Ghost Opera, 2 pm. This five-movement work is for string quartet and pipa with water, metal, stone and paper. Inspired by childhood memories of the shamanistic ghost operas of Chinese peasant culture, it calls on the spirits of Bach, Shakespeare, ancient folk tradition, and nature. The Momenta Quartet is joined by virtuoso pipa player Zhou Yi. $15/$10 for students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.flushingtownhall.org

March 8, The Body: Disruptions of the Intimate, 2 pm. A conversation between artists Chris Freeman and Jeannie Simms, whose projects explore the body as a site of memories and desires. Freeman discusses how an awareness of the body and mortality affect his choice of art material and representations of wood scenes as metaphors for the obstacles that we construct in our lives. Simms discusses her collaborations with Indonesian lesbian domestic workers to create portraits and performances that speak of their personal lives and vulnerable economic situations. Free. Dorsky Gallery, 11-03 45th Ave., LIC, www.dorsky.org

March 8, Start Summer Veggies Indoors, 1:30 pm. Expert Fred Gerber leads an introductory adult workshop on starting summer vegetables indoors. $6. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St. Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

March 10-28, Aaron Landsman: Running Away From The One With The Knife, 8 pm. This play is about suicide and religious faith. It’s a memorial and an exorcism for a woman named Christina; it’s the story of her sister, and the monk who is their friend. The play is terse, allusive, and full of monologues, repeated short scenes, and hastily scrawled signs that comment on what’s happening. The Chocolate Factory Theater, 5-49 49th Ave., LIC, www.chocolatefactorytheater.org

March 11, Robert Christgau: The Dean of American Rock Critics, 7 pm. This Queens native chronicled many of the key cultural shifts of the last half century and revolutionized the cultural status of the music critic in the process. He discusses his new memoir, Going Into the City: Portrait of a Critic as a Young Man alongside his wife, Carola Dibbell, who presents her new novel, The Only Ones. Dibbell is also a highly regarded rock critic. Free. The Astoria Bookshop, 31-29 31st St., Astoria, www.astoriabookshop.com

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

January Picks for Queens

The Queens Economic Development Corporation's (QEDC)  mission is to create and retain jobs through  programming that grows our neighborhoods, assists small businesses and promotes tourism and business development

The NY Daily News has partnered with them on events like the "Taste of Queens" , the World's Fair memorial celebration and special sections like "It's in Queens" and "Celebrate the Rockaways". They have always been a great partner and a great cheerleader for the borough. I believe that they played a major part in getting Queens recognized as a best travel destination in the US by Lonely Planet ( Lonely Planet article ) and they were nice enough to ask me to contribute to their monthly picks column, which you can check out here: Chris Donovan's picks for January


Feel free to let us know what you're favorite places in Queens and travel the borough when you get a chance and check out their calendar: Its in Queens Events

THE UNISPHERE A QUEENS ICON 

NY DAILY NEWS PRESENTS : EXPLORE QUEENS SPECIAL SECTION

The NY Daily News is proud to partner with the Queens Chamber of Commerce to produce "Explore Queens". We will turn the magnifying glass on "The World's Borough" and see why it has become the place to work, live, eat and explore. 

If you do business or are located in Queens, email now to secure your spot in this highly anticipated special advertising section

cdonovan@nydailynews.com

It’s In Queens! (October 23 to October 29)

Halloween-inspired fright fests mix with presentations by Johnny Mathis, George Clinton, former NYC Comptroller Alan Hevesi, and Bollywood star Nandita Das. There’s also a plethora of live jazz and pumpkins and a premiere celebration of National Chemistry Day. Here’s the rundown.

Oct. 23, Comedy Groupie Live, 10 pm. A night of stand-up from some of the funniest comedians in NYC and LA. Free with code LICVIP. Laughing Devil Comedy Club, 47-38 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.laughingdevil.com.

Oct. 23, The First World War: A Brief History with Documents, 6 pm. Through novels, poetry, short stories, relevant documents, and first person accounts with moderator Al Ronzoni, participants get a diverse perspective and deep understanding of “The War to End All Wars.” This session focuses on the Penguin Book of First World War Poetry and The First World War: A Brief History with Documents. Free, but registration is required. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Broadway, Fourth Floor, LIC, www.astorialic.org.

Oct. 24, From Spain to New York, 7 pm. “Cantos de Ida y Vuelta” are songs of wandering, shaped by journeys across foreign lands. This double-bill concert features some of the powerful voices in the NYC Latin jazz scene: Javier Ruibal, one of Spain’s most distinctive singer/songwriters; and Victor Prieto, a virtuoso accordionist and a composer. $15/$10 for students. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

Oct. 24. The Exorcist, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is screening a dozen horror films, including everything from American classics to Korean psycho-thrillers. The Exorcist is Hollywood’s seminal modern horror film about a possessed young girl. It contains shocking imagery made possible by the pioneering work of makeup master Dick Smith. The film is presented in tribute to Smith, who died in August. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.

Oct. 24, George Lamond, 9 pm. A live performance celebrating Lamond’s 25-year career, which spans Freestyle, Pop and Salsa. Special duet performances by Frankie J and K7. $30-$85. Resorts World New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com.

Oct. 25, Seneca Avenue Stroll, noon to 5 pm. Ridgewood’s Seneca between Myrtle and Catalpa avenues is closed to traffic so participants can sample sweet and savory treats by Ridgewood Eats, 903 Seneca; Rudy’s Bakery, 905 Seneca; Nepalese Indian Restaurant, 907 Seneca; Zum Stammtisch, 69-46 Myrtle; BelGioioso Cheese; Finback Brewery; Wilk Apiary (Ridgewood Honey Tasting); and Viola Pretzels.

Oct. 25, Nosferatu 3 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is screening a dozen horror films, including everything from American classics to Korean psycho-thrillers. German director F. W. Murnau all but invented the modern horror film with Nosferatu, an unnerving, unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us.

Oct. 25, The Complete History of Comedy, 2 pm and 8 pm (Oct. 26 at 3 pm). This bawdy adult comedy takes audiences on a rollicking ride through centuries of laughter, from the high-brow to the low-brow, from the ancient Greeks to Charlie Chaplin to The Daily Show. $25-$35. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org

Oct. 25, Nandita Das, 7 pm. Indian movie star and human rights advocate Das attends a screening of Between the Lines, a movie about married lawyers who argue opposite sides in a criminal trial. Then, Das discusses her starring role, and DJ Rekha creates music during a reception. $20. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 25, ¡Oye Corona!, 2 pm to 5:30 pm. Queens Museum hosts a monthly, off-site celebration of art, music and exercise. This month features painting (with Andean motifs), masks, paper sculptures, dance therapy, and live music. Free. Corona Plaza, 103rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, www.queensmuseum.org

Oct. 25, Beyond Diversity, 5 pm. A conversation among artists, activists, and neighbors about the dreams, divisions and direction of Jackson Heights. With an eye toward future collaborations and grassroots action, the organizers welcome everyone to participate. Free. Queens Pride House, 76-11 37th Ave., Ste. 206, Jackson Heights, www.queenspridehouse.org

Oct. 26, Fall Fest, noon to 4 pm. Trick-or-treating, photo opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Met, fall-themed arts and crafts provided by Oriental Trading, costume contests, pumpkin-carving, apple-dipping, and a mini Oktoberfest with music, beer, cider, and bratwurst for sale. Plus, the Mets and City Harvest host a food drive from 10 am to 5 pm. Fans donating at least 10 items of nonperishable food receive a voucher for a pair of tickets to a select Mets game in April 2015. Donors also receive 15 percent off select merchandise. $10 for adults/$7 for children. Citi Field, www.Mets.com/FallFest.

Oct. 26, Johnny Mathis, 7 pm. One of the last in a long line of traditional male vocalists who emerged before the 1960s, Mathis’ romantic jazz and pop standards like “Chances Are” and “Misty” continue to delight audiences around the world. Mathis has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice and received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. $35-$115. Colden Auditorium at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org

Oct. 26, The Phantom of the Opera, 3 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. Lon Chaney, “The Man of a Thousand Faces,” inhabits one of his greatest and scariest creations in the silent classic The Phantom of the Opera. Adapted from the novel by Gaston Leroux, the film follows an insanely jealous and horribly disfigured composer who haunts an opera house, obsessing over the beauty and talent of an up-and-coming young singer. Live music by Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, Carl Bartlett Jr. Jazz Quintet, 4 pm. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Bartlett and his quintet perform everything from classic jazz standards to modern, original tunes, followed by Q&A about jazz. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

Oct. 26, The Bride of Frankenstein, 5:15 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. In The Bride of Frankenstein, Boris Karloff reprises his role as the murderous yet melancholy patchwork monster, and Elsa Lanchester strikes a legendary pose as his newly minted mate in the beloved, occasionally outrageous sequel to the 1931 Frankenstein. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, National Chemistry Day, 11 am to 4 pm. Celebrate chemistry with the New York Section of the American Chemical Society. The event showcases chemistry principles using demonstrations performed by local college students and volunteers from local industries. Free with admission. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, www.nysci.org

Oct. 26, Peace Through Understanding: The 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, 2:30 pm. Filmmakers Terri Marlowe and Curtis Cates’ documentary, Peace Through Understanding: The 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, interweaves recollections of participants with archival footage, photos and period music for a behind-the-scenes account. The story is told from numerous viewpoints by the men and women who were there and involved at many levels (pavilion owners, operators and employees; representatives of the World’s Fair Corporation; fairgoers; historians; collectors and curators). Queens Historical Society, Weeping Beech Park, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing, www.queenshistoricalsociety.org

Oct. 26, Night of the Living Dead, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is presenting classic horror films on its big screen. Night of the Living Dead is a black-and-white nightmare in which a group of terrified people hole up in a farmhouse as legions of hungry zombies move ever closer. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 26, Spooktacular 2014 Halloween Party, 2:30 pm. The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens presents dance and live music under the direction of Francisco Cantilo. The event is part of the Sunday to Remember series, a supportive, cultural and recreational program for individuals and families on the last Sunday of each month. $5 suggested donation. El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona, 718.261.7664

Oct. 27, An Evening with George Clinton and Cosmic Slop, 7 pm. Clinton is one of the foremost innovators of funk and the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic (aka the P-Funk All Stars). On the occasion of his eagerly awaited memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir (2014, Atria Books), Clinton participates in a conversation with a screening of the groundbreaking cult-favorite TV special Cosmic Slop, which was hosted by Clinton, and a book signing. $20. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us

Oct. 27, Big Money, Congressional Combat & the 2014 Elections, 1:30 pm. Former Forest Hills Assemblyman, NYS Comptroller and NYC Comptroller Alan Hevesi discusses combative politics and big money in democracy. $8 suggested donation. Central Queens Y, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, www.cqy.org

Oct. 29, Your Time: Unleashed and Demystified, 6 pm. The Queens Council for the Arts hosts the ‘Build Your Own Business workshop on time management. Participants take a hard look at their time, schedule, and practice. $10 with RSVP required. QCA, 37-11 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.queenscouncilarts.org

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19th - World's Fair Scavenger Hunt

World's Fair Scavenger Hunt

  

On Sunday, October 19th, on the closing day of the World’s Fair Anniversary Celebrations, the World’s Fair Anniversary Committee will be holding a special FREE EVENT: a World’s Fair Scavenger Hunt throughout Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 

Participants can compete in teams of 2-6 people. At registration, team members will be given t-shirts, and each team will be given a totebag and a list of clues with a map of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The clues will test participants’ knowledge of both World’s Fairs and the Park as it is now, directing the teams to various cultural institutions and monuments throughout and around Flushing Meadows Corona Park. At each location, they will be given a token , have to answer a question, or take a photo to prove that they were there. At 5:30pm, the teams will return to Queens Theatre. The team that will have collected the most tokens will be the winner of the World’s Fair Scavenger Hunt and will win great prizes. The top runners up will receive prizes as well. At 6:00pm, there will be a free concert in the Park by Yesterday and Today: A Tribute to the Beatles. Winners will be announced from the stage at intermission. 

  CORPORATE SPONSOR :

Sunday, October 19th 

Registration: 10:30am-12:00pm 

Queens Theatre 

14 United Nations Avenue South 

at the base of the New York State Pavilion. 

Flushing Meadows Corona Park 

Organized by: World's Fair Anniversary Committee, co-chaired by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Assembly Member Margaret Markey 

Participating institutions:  Louis Armstrong House Museum, New York Hall of Science, Queens Botanical Gardens, Queens Historical Society, Queens Museum, Queens Theatre, Queens Zoo, Louis Armstrong, Port Authority of NY & NJ. 

  

Additional Support provided by media sponsor Daily News, advisors Digital Natives, NYC & Company, Con Edison and the Queens Economic Development Corporation. 

  

#WFSCAVENGERHUNT 

The History of the NY Daily News' Queens Week issue

Over the past 4 years it has been my pleasure to put together our yearly Queens Week issue. Queens Week was born in a meeting with Jack Friedman of the Queens Chamber of Commerce many years ago with one simple idea in mind. How can we let all of NYC know all the great things Queens has to offer in one felt swoop. We looked at the calendar and went back and forth on dates but we found, that year that the month of May had an extraordinary number of events going on all over Queens and we listed them all, from the Rockaways to Long Island City, we had an event from every town in Queens and our first issue launched on Sunday May 8th, 2011.

We have continued to run this issue yearly right around May and have seen other projects like the LIC Arts Open flourish. Queens is definitely on the map and the Daily News has been there every step of the way. We have been proud sponsors of the Queens Chamber's Expo and more recently have been the title sponsor of the business breakfast going back to 2011. We are a media sponsor for the Taste of Queens, the QEDC's largest fund raiser and food tasting event as well, watching that grow by leaps and bounds year over year. We have also been involved at the hyper local level with great organizations like the LIC Partnership. We have been a media sponsor for them for everything from their huge annual trade show to smaller business card exchanges and their Real Estate breakfast. In addition to LIC, we have sponsored the Taste of Sunnyside, the Taste of Woodside, Taste of Bayside and donated tickets for raffles for plenty of organizations and always had giveaways for other events.

The Daily News continued their commitment to community organizations by partnering with them on special sections as well. We have visited so many towns in Queens by producing sections like "Summer in Astoria", "Summer is Hot in LIC", "Shop Sunnyside", "Shop Forest Hills" which comes out twice a year and we even did a section for Farmers Boulevard, talk about hyper local! When the QEDC saw the damage and destruction in the Rockaways from Sandy they came to us and together we did a Rockaway section to show the rest of NYC that the Rockaways were back and ready for business. Fuhgettabout Jersey Strong, we had the Ramones singing "Rockaway Beach" and we look to make that an annual issue.

The main reason we do these sections is that we believe that a person in Jamaica should know that they could go to LIC, Astoria, the Rockaways or anywhere in Queens to spend a your day or grab a bite, but the power and the brand of the Daily News helps extend past your towns borders and brings in people from the Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey and more importantly the very airports that drive our economy. We are a global borough and have a ton to offer and with this year being the anniversaries of the World's Fairs that took place in Flushing Meadow Park we have so much to offer. All of our cultural institutions have stepped up their game and we published a huge calendar of events for this years celebration

So if you get a chance, check out our Queens Week issue. Its a passion project for us and one that we are very proud to work on year after year. Also if you are at the Queens Chamber of Commmerce's Trade Show on May 13th at CitiField, or if you're coming to the World's Fair celebration day in Flushing Meadow on Sunday May 18th, stop by and say hello to your friends at the Daily News booth, we would love to talk Queens with you

Queens Week Online

It’s In Queens! (April 24 to April 30)

Let’s dance…or let’s watch highly acclaimed, highly trained dance troupes, since a few are coming to Queens this week. There are also plenty of outdoor activities—hiking, biking, doing the luge, bird-watching, celebrating Earth Day—as well as the Osmond Brothers, comic Steve Solomon, and the borough’s premiere food-and-networking event, Queens Taste 2014. Here’s the rundown.

April 24, Tone and Color Concert, 1 pm. The Quintet of the Americas, a woodwind group widely known for its expertise in South American music, performs Latin jazz, tango and other genres. Free. Community Mediation Services, 89-64 163rd St., Jamaica, www.quintet.org

April 25–May 11, King Lear, times vary. Queens-based Titan Theater Company concludes its critically acclaimed, award-winning second season with its take on Shakespeare’s intimate family drama about an aging king and his three daughters. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org

April 25, Pleading Against Prophecy, 8 pm. In-Sight Dance Company presents its third Millennial Ballet, an original dance work set to “Water in a Whale,” the debut album of critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson. $15/$10 in advance. Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.insightdance.org

April 25-May 18, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, times vary. This troupe pays tribute to the joys and soul of Mexico. The program includes the debut of Flores Chiapanecas (Flowers from Chiapas) with live marimba accompaniment. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm, and Sundays, 4 pm. $35/$32 for students and seniors/$30 on Fridays. Thalía Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, www.thaliatheatre.org

April 26, My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy, 2 pm and 8 pm (April 27 at 3 pm). Steve Solomon provides an evening of hysterical comedy with the voices about 30 hilarious characters and situations. $35/$25 for rear seating. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org

April 26, Take Root, 8 pm. ClancyWorks Dance Company presents two works choreographed by Adrienne Clancy. Driven [by the female heartbeat] examines the roles women take on in the 21st century. Benchmarks celebrates the value of daily interactions and challenges by bringing the audience on a choreographic journey. Benches are continuously redesigned in different formations to refresh the stage visually and create new landscapes where various dramatic situations can unfold. $15. Green Space, 37-24 24th St., LIC, www.GreenSpaceStudio.org

April 26, Rufus King’s Reading in London: Using the History of Rome to Understand the French Revolution, 4 pm. A lecture by David J. Gary, the Kaplanoff Librarian for American History at Yale University, about Rufus King’s time as minister to Great Britain from 1799-1803. King read The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and recorded excerpts from this book and others in two notebooks. In this lecture, Gary shows how an examination of these notebooks allows us to understand King’s fears, anxieties, and challenges as a statesman and diplomat. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org

April 26 -27, USA Luge Slider Search, all day. An official, nationwide recruitment tour by USA Luge targeting ages 9-13. The goal is to identify young athletes for the USA Luge Junior Development Team. Free, and all participants receive a USA Luge tee shirt. Crocheron Park, vicinity of 214th Place, 214th Lane, 215th Place, Cross Island Parkway and 35th Avenue, Bayside. Sign up online at www.usaluge.org/search

April 26, Bike and Hike Fort Tilden, 10 am to noon. Enjoy the sights of Fort Tilden on this two-mile biking and hiking trip with a park ranger. Bring water, sunscreen, bike and helmet, and dress for the weather. Free, but reservations are required, call 718-338-3799. Jacob Riis Park, Rockaway Beach

April 26, NYC Audubon Spring Migration Bird Walk, 10 am to 1 pm. Take a three-mile hike around ponds and gardens with naturalist Don Riepe and identify Jamaica Bay’s spring migrants. Free, but contact Riepe at 718-474-0896 or donriepe@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Broad Channel.
April 26, Earth Day in Jamaica Bay, 10 am to 3 pm. Join the American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and the Broad Channel Civic Association for a day of service in honor of Earth Day. Events include beach cleanups, plantings and an ecology walk in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Free, but for more information email cathy@littoralsociety.org or call 718-474-0896, www.littoralsociety.org

April 27, The Osmond Brothers, 3 pm. The Osmond Brothers have been thrilling packed houses across the world for over five decades and still continue to wow crowds with their warm tones and comedy. Whether you love jazz, barbershop, rock, country, pop or something else, the Brothers present a knock-out performance of Osmond talent at its finest. $35. Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.visitqpac.org

April 27, Fertile Ground, 7 pm. Now in its eighth season, this monthly showcase for emerging and established artists produces the work of more than 50 choreographers each year. This non-curated performance event features five-six choreographers each evening, and includes a post-performance discussion with wine and cheese, moderated by Artistic Director Valerie Green. $10. Green Space, 37-24 24th St., LIC, www.GreenSpaceStudio.org

April 27, Glass Painting Workshop, noon. This class introduces the basics of glass painting: how to trace a design and coloring with transparent, water-based paints. $25 (materials fee). Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave., Bayside, www.baysidehistorical.org

April 28, Art Show Opening, 5:30 pm to 8 pm (runs to June 21). Author, playwright, senator and artist Abdias Nascimento was a critical political figure in Brazil and a founding force for the South American country’s black movement. Queens College will exhibit 40 large-scale, brilliantly colored digital prints of Nascimento’s art based on the theme of the forces of nature and mediators between heaven and earth, humans and the gods. The opening includes a roundtable on Nascimento and African-based religions in the Americas. Free. Godwin-Ternbach Museum (open Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm; and Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm), 405 Klapper Hall, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, www.qc.cuny.edu/godwin_ternbach

April 29, Queens Taste 2014, 6 pm to 9 pm. The borough’s premiere food-and-networking event with about 50 restaurants and beverage purveyors providing samples of their products. $100/$175 for two. Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, www.itsinqueens.com/queenstaste
The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

It’s In Queens! (March 20 to March 26)

It’s In Queens! (March 20 to March 26)

The world famous Cirque du Soleil rolls into Queens this week to present Amaluna until May 11. This is a tremendous show, full of breath-taking acrobatics, routines, music and costumes. But the borough offers other, equally exciting activities during this period, too, including “rocking gospel,” film festivals, art openings, theater and even a bear hunt. Here’s the rundown.

March 20, Opening of Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna, 8 pm (runs until May 11 at various times). This circus show takes the audience to a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by moon cycles. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

March 20, D.B. Rielly, 9 pm. Award-winning musician D.B. Rielly performs a wide-range of Americana music, including Roots, Zydeco, Blues, and Alt-Country. He promises an “instantaneous cure for all afflictions.” Free. Rèst Âü Ránt, 30-01 35^th Ave., LIC, www.rarbarlic.com.

March 20, Samba Lessons, 7 pm. Dance instruction for all ages and all levels with renowned instructor Paul Ru Bao of Farrington Ballroom Dance School. After an hour lesson there is an hour of open dance. $10 single class/$45 for five classes. Skip the class and join open dance at 8 pm for $5. QT, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org.

March 21, Nuala Documentary, 7:30 pm. Nuala O’Faolain’s memoir shocked Ireland with revelations of her sexual history and bizarre upbringing. She was an enthusiastic heterosexual whose most lasting relationship was with a radical lesbian activist and a feminist who adored her neglectful father. She transfixed Ireland again when, ravaged by cancer, she turned to radio to talk frankly about her impending death. Evening includes a Q&A with the movie’s director. $11/$6 students, seniors, unemployed, New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., LIC, www.newyorkirishcenter.org.

March 21, In-Between the Lines: A Performance & Writing Workshop, 7 pm. Queens Council on the Arts’ 3rd Space presents a writing workshop hosted by The In-Between People, a local performance collective. $5. QCA, 37-11 35th Ave., Astoria, www.queenscouncilarts.org.

March 21, Requiem for a Dream, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting Indie to Epic: The Films of Darren Aronofsky. Based on the eponymous novel by Hubert Selby Jr., Requiem for a Dream follows a young couple’s downward spiral into heroin abuse amid a search for the key to their dreams. Includes a preview of Aronofsky’s latest film, Noah. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 21, Jim Campbell’s Evocative Low-Resolution Work, museum hours (runs until June 15). The Museum of the Moving Image presents the first solo museum exhibition in NYC of the work of Jim Campbell, the San Francisco-based artist best known for his evocative low resolution works. A tech innovator, he integrates and manipulates computers and custom electronics into visually arresting artworks. On March 22 at 2 pm, MMI presents a public conversation with Campbell and curator Steve Dietz. Free with admission. MMI, 36-01 35^th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 21, An Evening of Durang: 2 Short Plays by Christopher Durang, 4 pm (March 22, 7 pm; March 23, 3 pm; March 25, noon). The York College Theatre performs two of Durang’s short comedies for an evening of deranged laughter. In Dentity Crisis, Jane collides head-on with her father, brother, grandfather, her mother’s lover and her psychiatrist. In The Actor’s Nightmare, Durang’s hapless characters move in and out of plays by Noel Coward, Beckett, Shakespeare and Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons to keep the actors frantic and the audience in stitches. $10/$7 students.  94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, www.york.cuny.edu.

March 22, Rockin’ Gospel by Vince Anderson & Friends, 7 pm. Reverend Vince Anderson plays “rocking gospel,” soul and jazz to get audiences grooving in their seats. Free, but donations accepted. Sunnyside Reformed Church, 48-03 Skillman Ave., Sunnyside, 718-426-5997.

March 22, Pi, 4:30 pm; and The Fountain, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting Indie to Epic: The Films of Darren Aronofsky. Pi, Aronofsky’s debut, is a sci-fi thriller, exploring tenets of number theory and spirituality from the perspective of an obsessive and nihilistic mathematical genius. Blending elements of fantasy, romance, and science fiction, The Fountain depicts men’s tumultuous quests for eternal love. A conquistador in Mayan country searches for the tree of life to free his captive queen; a medical researcher looks for a botanical cure to save his dying wife; a space traveler moves toward a dying star that is wrapped in a nebula. Includes preview of Aronofsky’s latest film, Noah. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 22, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, 2:15 pm (workshop at 1 pm). Michael Rosen’s award-winning children’s book comes to life on stage, telling an intrepid tale of a father, his three children and their dog in search of a bear. $12/$10 members/$8 children/$6 member children. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.

March 22, Hands-on History: Weaving History, noon. Weave cloth and paper. Free. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org.

March 22, Wildlife Photography, 1 pm. Learn how to take nature photos with the Queens Botanical Garden as the backdrop. Experienced nature photographer Shari Romar offers examples and advice on light and composition. All are welcome. Participants must bring their own camera. $10/$18 for two workshops. Advance registration and payment required at education@queensbotanical.org or 718-886-3800, x 230. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 22, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, 8 pm. These double platinum Swing chart toppers celebrate the Rat Pack’s music in a 1960’s era-inspired Las Vegas show. $35. Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.visitqpac.org.

March 22, People+Education+Art+Community+Engagement, 6 pm. An evening of art, poetry, music, dance and a lecture on murals celebrating the opening of a show by Gabino Abraham Castelán, a socially engaged artist committed to connecting the local community to art, artists, and organizations. Space Art Gallery, 29-09 39th Ave., LIC, www.spacegallerylic.com.

March 22, The World of Tomorrow, 1:30 pm. Learn about the 1939 World’s Fair, which encouraged visitors to take a look at the future. Free. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Bway., 4th Fl., LIC, www.astorialic.org.

March 23, The Wrestler, 4:30 pm; Black Swan, 7 pm. The Museum of the Moving Image is hosting Indie to Epic: The Films of Darren Aronofsky. The Wrestler is a breathtaking comeback for Mickey Rourke, who plays a washed up 1980s wrestling star. In Black Swan, Natalie Portman plays a dancer who eventually caves to pressure from her retired ballerina mother, demanding artistic director, and the jealousy and deceit from her competition in the company. Includes a preview of Aronofsky’s latest film, Noah. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us.

March 23, Toying With Science, 1 pm & 3 pm. Combining circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement, Garry and his audience delve into the imaginations of scientists. $14 or purchase a Family Series Flex Pass for $100 (10 tickets to use however you want.) Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, www.queenstheatre.org.

March 23, MARCH for the Earth, 10 am and 1 pm (weather permitting). Celebrate the vernal equinox (historical Earth Day) by joining community groups for a day of volunteering and unity at Queens Botanical Garden, followed by a festive march to the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Unisphere. Free, but registration required at rforlenza@queensbotanical.org. QBG, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 23, Sundial Craft Workshop, 1 pm (while supplies last). Make your own sundial pendant from recycled materials. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org.

March 24, The Blue Note Sound, 6 pm. The Epistrophy Ensemble celebrates 75 years of Blue Note Records. York College Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, www.york.cuny.edu.

March 24, Happy Birthday, Forgotten New York, 7 pm. The often imitated and never duplicated Forgotten New York website is a godsend to those interested in NYC history. Webmaster Kevin Walsh celebrates 15 years with a PowerPoint presentation of some of FNY’s greatest hits and cake. Free. Greater Astoria Historical Society, Quinn Building, 35-20 Bway., 4th Fl., LIC, www.astorialic.org.

March 25, Tuesday Morning Music Club of Douglaston, 11 am. Pianist Reed Tetzloff plays compositions by Debussy and Beethoven. Guitarist Edmund Nicodemi plays James Cohn’s works for guitar. Sopranos Carol Nicodemi and Betina Hershey Russo sing. Douglaston Community Church, 39-15, Douglaston Pkwy., 516-466-4034.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com.

LOVE AFFAIR Bridal Showcase on March 8th

The Renaissance Event Hall Collaborates with Exhibitors from the NYC Area to Host LOVE AFFAIR, An Upscale Bridal Showcase on March 8, 2014, 1-5 PM.

Long Island City, NY, January 25, 2014 – The Renaissance Event Hall will be collaborating with a carefully curated selection of upscale vendors and planners to host the Love Affair Bridal Showcase. This boutique collection for the sophisticated bride and her guests will feature experts in planning, cake design, floral design, tablescapes, gifts, entertainment and more! Your $15.00 ticket includes beer, wine, champagne, light snacks, entertainment and an exclusive introduction to the hottest trends for wedding celebrations in 2014.

Local attendees will recognize the renowned floral designer, Juan Carlo Bermudez of Flor-e-sta in Long Island City and the French Bakery, Cannelle Patisserie, opened by Jean-Claude Perrenou, formerly Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria. An array of stunning wedding, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses for every bride’s style and budget will be part of the Love Affair Runway show. Hair and make up artists will also be on hand for consultations. Attendees will also get to know beautiful boutique hotels, like the ZNYCHotel, which boasts the best views of the Manhattan skyline

Guests will also have the opportunity to win high value prizes as part of the festivities for the Showcase. Other highlights include, entertainment, DJs, from Sound Connection, which is an official vendor of David’s Bridal, live music, samples, giveaways and individual presentations from each vendor. The Renaissance will provide a sample of its fine cuisine and cocktail menu.

The Renaissance Event Hall is one of the most elegant venues for celebrations in New York City. Well known for its international cuisine and tailored menus, The Renaissance hosts only one event at a time, which ensure individual attention and a private, intimate environment for guests.

The Renaissance has been the couples’ choice for many years, and was recently awarded The Brides’ Choice Award from WeddingWire in 2013. One memorable tradition at the Renaissance is the Love Lock tree. Typically the sweethearts' names or initials are inscribed on the padlock, and its key is thrown away to symbolize unbreakable love.

“I was so excited to attend the Renaissance Bridal Showcase last year.” Attending was such a special honor. I connected with many brides and other vendors at the expo to give more options to my brides and customers. The level of professionalism and confidence at The Renaissance will make any wedding event a memorable and unique experience.”

The Renaissance Event Hall provides full service wedding planning, coordination, catering, and production. Their attention to detail and deep dedication to creating a magical and intimate experience is apparent from the initial meeting to the wedding day and beyond. Couples often return for anniversary parties, baptisms and birthdays.

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NYC Beer Week - February 21st - March 2nd

In order to celebrate Beer Week in NYC, Bourbon Street on Bell Boulevard in Bayside and Austin Steak and Ale House are both presenting different beer pairing menus in conjunction with Brooklyn Brewery.

NYC Beer week runs from February 21st through March 2 this year see the calendar of events below the menus from these great Queens restaurants

                    Bourbon Street Website                                           

 Austin Steak and Ale House Website

NYC BEER WEEK EVENTS CALENDAR