Flushing Town Hall Offers Discount to Daily News Readers

M.A.K.U Soundsystem is an immigrant band from New York City. With most of its members hailing from Colombia, M.A.K.U embodies an active quest for identity through sound and bodies in motion, and puts on a party for everyday people. Born in 2010 the band has independently released two full-length albums, one EP, and toured across the U.S. with their fiery grooves.

M.A.K.U’s distinctive sound is enriched with a variety of musical backgrounds brought to the table by each of its members. Although not inherently discernible there are hints of Colombian Folklore, Psychedelic-rock and Caribbean grooves. It all comes together through a D.I.Y. attitude of getting things done, from composing to releasing independent records; M.A.K.U is as much about the music as it is about a way of life.

On stage MA.K.U juxtaposes traditional Colombian percussion, drum-set, synthesizers, electric base, guitar and sizzling horns, creating an explosive performance filled with unshakable grooves. Lyrically M.A.K.U talks about the realities of everyday people, encompassing love, hardships, culture, and the immigrant experience, but with a positive, spiritual and sometimes humorous spin

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http://www.flushingtownhall.org/events

Daily News to Shine Spotlight on Sunnyside

On Tuesday October 7th the NY Daily News will publish a special advertising section that will look at the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens. Sunnyside has long been a great neighborhood to grow up and raise a family in. The Daily News will rely on the Sunnyside Shines BID to provide its readers with great information about the neighborhood and its charms

NY DAILY NEWS SPECIAL SECTION

If you are a Sunnyside business owner you will have a unique opportunity to have your business featured by advertising in the section. The special edition will appear in the center spread of the NY Daily News on Tuesday October 7th and it will then have an overrun of 5,000 copies that will be hand distributed at major transit hubs in and around Sunnyside.

It will also appear on the Daily News website for 30 days after publication. Feel free to contact Chris Donovan at the NY Daily News for more information. he can be reached at 917-734-6946 or by email at : cdonovan@nydailynews.com

BOLTS PRELIMINARY ROSTER STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE

The roster for the Inaugural Season of Brooklyn Bolts football has started to take shape as training camp opens in Coral Springs, FL.  The team features players from football factories like Notre Dame, Auburn, Oregon, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.

At the Quarterback position, Corey Robinson - who is one of just five quarterbacks in NCAA FBS history to throw for over 3,000 yards and accumulate 3,000 yards of totel offense in four different seasons.  The Paduch, KY native who attended Troy University ranks ninth all-time with 13,477 career passing yards.  He will be competing with Kolton Browning from the University of Lousiana-Monroe.  The former All-Sun Belt signal caller finished his senior campaign with 2,179 passing yards and 23 touchdowns despite missing two games due to injury.

Joining Robinson and Browning in the back field are Dennis Johnson - who appeared in eight games for the Houston Texans last season, and Mario Fannin, who was a member of the 2011 BCS Champion Auburn Tigers.  Fannin spent three seasons with the Denver Broncos organization following his time with the Auburn Tigers.

Another recognizable name on the Bolts roster is Mike Golic, Jr. who spent four seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  He has spent parts of the last two years with the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Pirates.  His father is a host of the national radio program Mike & Mike on ESPN Radio.

Sunnyside's Boulevard Bars 2nd Annual Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Music Festival

Sunnyside's Boulevard Bars' 2nd Annual Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Music Festival will take place this Saturday, September 27th. There will be live music at all 11 of the bars/restaurants that make up Sunnyside's Boulevard Bars, including Jack's Fire Dept. It used to be Jack's Ale House, but recently underwent a renovation courtesy of Spike TV's Bar Rescue.

Here's an article with more details: http://bit.ly/1uKOV4u

All proceeds raised will go to helping wounded veterans!

 $10 wristbands will be available for purchase at the bars and will entitle wearers to food & drink specials all night. It will also enter you into a raffle to win a trip to Annapolis, Maryland, w/ Hotel, Dinner, Naval Academy Tour & more, donated by Warrior Events (www.warriorevents.net), an organization that works with wounded veterans stationed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the US Army's flagship medical center.

In addition to the live music performances, pipers from the Armagh pipe band will be visiting all the bars. There will also be Irish dancing and raffles & giveaways from Oak Beverages.

 Sunnyside's Boulevard Bars has raised more than $25,000 in the past two years for charities and local organizations. For more information, check out our Facebook page (facebook.com/SunnysidesBoulevardBars) and Twitter & Instagram (@blvdbars).

About Sunnyside's Boulevard Bars

Sunnyside's Boulevard Bars is a collective of 11 bars and restaurants on

and around Queens Boulevard: The Courtyard Ale House, Bar 43, Maggie

Mae's, PJ Horgan's, Arriba Arriba, Bliss St. Station, McGuinness's,

Sidetracks, Molly Blooms, The Gaslight, and Jack’s Fire Dept. Dedicated to

our neighborhood and customers, our mission is to elevate our community

by utilizing our joint efforts to organize monthly events that bring people

together, give back to organizations in the community, and keep locals and

visitors alike up-to-date about what's happening in Sunnyside.

Green Acres Job Fair October 1st 10am - 1PM

There will be over 20 companies set up to accept resumes and hold on-site interviews. This fair will seek qualified applicants to fill retail positions at Green Acres Mall as well as positions in various local businesses.

Green Acres Mall is located at:

2034 Sunrise Highway

Valley Stream, NY 11581

(516) 561-1157

For more information check their website : Green Acres Mall Events

Austin Ale House Presents Fall Beer Tasting Dinner featuring Finback Brewery

Austin's Ale House is a step above the rest when it comes to excellent service and a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Established in 1991, Austin's gives that local home feeling, serving up trendy pub-styled comfort food along with a fine selection of spirits and domestic and imported beers.

FIND THEM

ON THE WEB AT:

http://austinsteakandalehouse.com/

About Finback

Founded in 2011, Finback Brewery is born from a passion for brewing and experimentation. After a long search combing through back streets, along canals, under bridges and industrial no-mans lands, braving collapsing roofs and cardboard box jungles the brewery found a space in Queens in 2013. Armed with a 20 barrel brewhouse, Finback released its first beers brewed in Queens in January 2014. The brewery is proud to call Queens home and become a part of the diverse and rich culture of the borough. We’re excited to be one of NYC’s newest breweries and to make NYC culture even better.

Maum Meditation “Happiness” seminar

Come join the presentation and discussion on human mind: how to be free from stress, anxiety, fear and many other sufferings

Maum Meditation
www.maumbayside.org

Maum Method is a simple 7-step guided method of subtraction that allows you to become free of your human mind by changing to the infinite universe mind.



The human mind is an accumulation of pictures that is stored within your mind and body.  These pictures are taken by the eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and body, which is a 5-sense camera.  These pictures dictate thoughts, emotions, desires,  behavior and health.  Although they are illusions, humans unknowingly live inside the illusions in their minds thinking that they are real.



Through Maum Method you will become free of the pictures and free of the incessant recording, as a result, you will become free from the illusionary false world which is the human mind.  No longer trapped in the human mind, you will find your true purpose and reach the state of eternal happiness when reborn in the universe mind.



“Maum Meditation transcends the boundaries of all religions.  Maum Meditation will elevate the human mind to the highest level of existence, the level of divinity.  That is where peace is, the element that is meant to control the universe.  Once we achieve a permanent peace we can give it to others”  Dr. Charles Mercieca – President of International Association of Educators for World Peace, UN-NGO

This Season At Flushing Town Hall

We have an exciting season upon us at Flushing Town Hall this Fall, with a wide array of performances, workshops and more. Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15 ¬– with and a top-notch lineup that includes several artists hailing from Spain, Columbia, Cuba, and Brazil.

On the musical horizon: Grammy Award-winner Arturo O’Farrill will bring his talents to Queens for a night of hot Latin jazz on September 19. M.A.K.U SoundSystem's day-long drumming workshop, concert and dance party is slated for October 4. And, on October 5, Brazilian master drummer Dende will lead a jam session and workshop, Drumming Under the Moon in Flushing Town Hall’s beautiful garden.









These fantastic events are just a sampling of the diverse programming that Flushing Town Hall features at its historic venue. This fall, Flushing Town Hall will host everything from a piano recital by 10-year-old Chinese prodigy Huang Tiange to a jazz performance led by the legendary Jimmy Heath to a unique workshop on canning and lacto-fermentation.

Flushing Town Hall celebrates global arts for a global community, drawing audiences from the five boroughs and beyond. In addition to an improved ticking system on a newly revamped website, the nonprofit has expanded benefits for members, with perks such as a pre-performance lounge serving refreshments.

Visit http://www.flushingtownhall.org/ for tickets and additional information about these events, as well as a complete list of programming

Queens College Presents Business Forum Breakfast with Special Guest Jukay Hsu

Queens College Business Forum RSVP

ABOUT

Queens College Business Forum occurs four times a year which services both the business and local Queens communities. Each forum is held between the hours of 8am-10am, consisting of a networking breakfast followed by a guest lecturer or panel discussion. Our forums are themes usually consisting of topics on entrepreneurship, small businesses, or the state of our economy. These forums bring the business community, consisting of influential thinkers in fields ranging from politics to science and technology to capital markets, to campus to interact with our faculty, alumni, and students.

Queens College is the center of learning and interdisciplinary connections in our ethnically diverse borough. These forums foster discussion with local business and community leaders in a unique environment as well as offer insights in today's ever-changing business world. These forums have proved to be extremely successful with attendance of between 100-200 people. ​

Austin Ale House and Queens Chamber Team Up for Business Card Exchange

This Wednesday September 17th the Queens Chamber of Commerce will be at Austin Ale House located 82-70 Austin Street in Kew Gardens for a Business Card Exchange. The Queens Chamber of Commerce has a diverse group of business owners and executives and their meeting always lead to great connections which can lead to new business

QUEENS CHAMBER BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE AT AUSTIN'S ALE HOUSE

RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY TO HOST COMEDY SHOW TO BENEFIT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO QUEENS AND THE JAMAICA YMCA

RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY TO HOST COMEDY SHOW TO BENEFIT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO QUEENS AND THE JAMAICA YMCA

Night of Laughs Featuring A.G. White, Marshall Brandon, Kenny Williams and many more

Marshall Brandon

Kenny Williams

A.G. White

 ( Queens , NY ) – Resorts World Casino New York City will host its first comedy show fundraiser of the season this Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens and the Jamaica YMCA.

The evening’s lineup includes performances by fan favorites A.G. White, Marshall Brandon, Kenny Williams, Stephanie McCrae and many more. The evening will be hosted by the very funny Ray Dejon and Brooklyn Mike.

Tickets can be purchased at Resorts World Casino New York City on the lower level or at rwnewyork.com.  Tickets will cost $25.

WHAT: Comedy Show Fundraiser featuring A.G. White, Marshall Brandon, Kenny Williams and more

WHERE: Resorts World Casino New York City

110-00 Rockaway Blvd

Jamaica, New York 11420

WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2014

                Event begins at 10:00 p.m. (Doors open at 9:00 p.m.)

Resorts World Casino is easily accessible by the wide variety of public transportation options; the A train from Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens, the Q37 Bus Line, or the Resorts World Casino shuttle which operates every 20 minutes from various points in the city. The casino is also easy to reach by car from one of the five boroughs, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and Connecticut .

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About Resorts World Casino New York City

Resorts World Casino New York City (Resorts World Casino) is the first entertainment destination of its kind in the five boroughs of New York City .  Resorts World Casino is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, and the world’s largest Destination Resorts operator. Genting has Resorts World-branded properties in Asia, Europe, North America and on all four oceans through the 50% ownership of Norwegian Cruise Line and Star Cruises brands. Genting’s international strategic partners include Universal Studios and Simon Property. The company has a combined market capitalization of $45 billion and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide.

Myrtle Avenue BID

Pictured (left to right)

Hon. Antonio Reynoso (District 34), Councilman; Hon. Elizabeth Crowley, Councilwoman (District 30); Laura Hansen, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Plaza Partnership,The  Horticultural Society of New York; David Agialoro representing Hon. Catherine Nolan, Assemblywoman (District 37); Theodore M. Renz, Executive Director, Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District; Vincent Arcuri, Chairman, Community Board #5; Stanley Epstein, Myrtle Avenue BID Board Member. 

Also in attendance but not pictured:

Hon. Nydia Velazquez, Congresswoman (District 7) with Evelyn Cruz, Director of Community Outreach; David Breen, Associate Project Manager, NYC Dept. of Transportation; Vikan Sinha, NYC Dept. of Transportation; Cheryl Tse, Project Manager, The Horticultural Society of New York; Angela Mirabile, Executive Director, Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation; Catherine Schmitt, representing Herman Hochberg, Myrtle Avenue BID Chairman. 

Unveiling of the partnership between the Myrtle Avenue BID and Neighborhood Plaza Partnership at 71^st Avenue Plaza and Venditti Square.

On Friday, September 5^th 2014, a new program initiative at a DOT pedestrian plaza will be unveiled in Ridgewood, Queens at the intersection of 71^st Avenue, Stephen Street and Myrtle Avenue.  Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District, with Ridgewood Local Development Corporation, is the city’s partner in caring for this space – providing additional programming as well as daily maintenance.  The space is also maintained by Atlantic Maintenance Corporation, the BID’s sanitation service provider for the district.   The additional maintenance partner for the plaza is Neighborhood Plaza Partnership (NPP) -- a unique workforce development and neighborhood revitalization program that provides transitional employment and job placement to hard-to-employ individuals while helping communities throughout the city maintain green public plazas in their commercial districts.  

Funding from the City Council Queens Delegation is helping underwrite NPP’s service in 7 plazas in Queens, including 71^st Avenue Plaza, represented by Council Member Elizabeth Crowley. Funding has also been allocated by Council Member Antonio Reynoso for horticulture and maintenance of Venditti Square, another public space along Myrtle Avenue dedicated to Detective Anthony J. Venditti in 1989.

“City Council support is crucial for plazas in communities without the significant resources it takes to manage these heavily used public spaces.” said Laura Hansen, Executive Director of The Neighborhood Plaza Partnership.   “Through the workforce programs of The Horticultural Society and the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE), we can deliver a workforce with the specialized horticultural training to keep these plazas clean, green, and beautiful year round.”

Theodore M. Renz, Executive Director of the BID, agreed saying “I also want to thank our local city council representatives, the speaker and other city council members for this vital and necessary support.”  The program will ensure that the plaza continues to provide a well-maintained, attractive space for the BID’s year-round calendar of events and the daily enjoyment of residents and shoppers.   

Service at 71^st Avenue Plaza includes: seasonal plantings with variety and color, watering and general plant care, daily lock down of street furniture, daily sweeping, litter removal, as well as bagging and relining of trash receptacles

To find out more about the Myrtle Avenue BID check out their website at : http://www.ridgewood-ny.com/

JCAL PRESENTS: MAKING MOVES DANCE FESTIVAL

MAKING MOVES DANCE FESTIVAL
September 27, 2014, Performance Times: 2pm(FREE) & 7pm

Entering its fifth year at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, the 2014 Making Moves Dance Festival presents NYC's emerging dance companies for a two-part showcase featuring diverse and original works that span the globe and dance genres.  The festival will take place Saturday, September 27th at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue. There will be FREE performances during the afternoon outdoor presentations and an evening performance in which tickets are currently available for purchase online through the JCAL box office at www.jcal.org.


AFTERNOON SHOWCASE
2:00pm FREE Performance presented by the following companies

·         Ballet Inc.: “Choreographer/Artistic Director Aaron Atkins founded Ballet Inc. in August 2012. The company's mission is to continuously create new ballets that remove boundaries, not reinforce them. Ballet Inc. strives to challenge those traditions that may limit a dancer due to his or her own body type or ethnicity.”

·         CelloPointe Chamber music & Dance Company: “CelloPointe is a collaboration of contemporary ballet, New York choreographers and world-class musicians. We feel strongly about using live chamber music and dance on concerts.”

Jazz Roots Dance Company: “Jazz Roots Dance Company was formed in 2009 by Sue Samuels, Artistic Director and world-renowned Jazz Dance icon.  The company is dedicated to the preservation of the classic jazz form, and aims to entertain and educate all generations about the roots of classic jazz dance.”
Nonalee Dance Theater: “NonaLee Dance Theatre was founded in May 2011 by artistic director, Angel Chinn. The company strives to give dancers of all backgrounds an opportunity to perform and grow artistically. NonaLee Dance Theatre with its athletic and dynamic movement, and futuristic concepts, not only present dance works, but create an experience that is memorable, thought provoking, and beautiful.”
Tislarm Bouie: “Tislarm's choreography was featured at The Young Choreographers and the Dumbo Dance Festival and on the Coca Cola Tour with Def Jam recording artist Karina Pasian. He is excited to see what "The love of his life" dance has to offer.”


EVENING SHOWCASE
7:00pm Evening Perfomance tickets are available for purchase online, $15/Adults; $12/Seniors & Students; $10/JCAL Members

Dance performances will feature the following companies

360º Dance Company: “Founded in 2007 by Artistic Director Martin Lofsnes, 360° Dance Company’s mission is to present classic modern dance masterpieces juxtaposed with original contemporary dance works, in order to simultaneously preserve and develop the modern dance lineage. Comprised”
In-Sight Dance Company: “In-Sight Dance Company is a contemporary ballet company based in Queens, NY. In-Sight Dance is a grassroots arts organization that strives for artistic excellence while serving its diverse Queens community. It is this two-fold mission that creates the unique dance organization that is In-Sight Dance. The company’s connection with its community cultivates an environment where it can create innovative artistic work that is accessible.” (*we should probably mention that they were in our dance residency program)
Project 44: ”Established in 2010, PROJECT 44 (Queens, NY) is an all male dance group that serves as the artistic platform for choreographer Gierre Godley. The company strives to erase all preconceived notions about masculinity and the role of a male performer in the arts. With a visceral approach to choreography, the works of PROJECT 44 aim to showcase the beauty, versatility, and athleticism of male performers. “
Dai, Jian: “New York-based Dai Jian is an artist from China with roots in contemporary dance, classical dance and martial arts. He creates improvisations, performance installations and visual art.”

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) receives ongoing general operating support from the Mayor's Office, the Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, and the Queens Delegation of the New York City Council, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts.  The Mertz Gilmore Foundation also supports JCAL Dance programs for the creation of unique works presented in underserved communities.

Queens World Film Festival hits the Beach!!

The Queens World Film Festival & Rockaway Civic Beach Flix

Presents

Indie Night in Rockaway

Friday September 5, 2014

Through the generous support of Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, The Queens World Film Festival partners with the Rockaway Civic Beach Flix to bring a variety of wonderful short films back to the beach in Rockaway.  The roster includes animation, along with live action from international and local filmmakers.  Bring a chair, blanket, enjoy a bite or beverage at the boardwalk concession and enjoy films from around the world and around the corner!

Friday September 5, 2014

on the sand at Beach 106th Street

Rockaway, NY 11694

 ‘Time Travel and Other Unexpected Feelings’
Recursion 2014 (United States, 22 min., Dir.: Sam Buntrock) Recursion is a modern-day time-travel adventure that tells the story of Sherwin, possibly the most unlikely best-man there ever was. Winner: QWFF 2014 Founders’ Choice.

Day 6011 (Belgium, 15 min., Dir.: Raf Wathion) After being alone on guard for more than 6000 days, this robotic soldier encounters his first contact. Things don’t go as planned.

The Rehearsal (United States, 13 min., Dir.: Sammy James, Jr.) Desperate to get his music to the masses, high-strung bandleader Dom demands relentless rehearsing! Between practice and perfect, lies a minefield of egos, ineptitude, and attitude problems.

SHIFT (United States, 6 min., Dir.: Cuban-born, Juan Carlos Zaldívar) SHIFT follows a character who is born from a tree, whose face is stolen by a dog. After wandering the landscape, looking for home, his vision returns in an unsuspecting turn of events. Winner: Best LGBT Short

Unfold (Ireland, 15 min. Dir.:  Steven Daly) Mark is trying to hide his problems from the world around him. His everyday goal is to blend in with society and appear 'normal', while also trying to find himself again and tap into a creativity he once had. Winner QWFF 2014 Best Cinematography Short

El Lado Frio De La  Almohada (The Cold Side of the Pillow) (Spain, 11 min. Dir.: Herminio Cardiel) A couple who just met share a pillow that night. They will discover that the pillow has a side colder than it seems...

NOITE PERDIDA (A Wasted Night) (Brazil, 17 min. Dir.: Filippo Capuzzi Lapietra)
Two friends reunite after a frustrated night with two girls. Both of them lie about the outcome of their dates, these lies are the trigger for a flashback that reveals what really happened that night.

CONTACTS:
Don Cato                                                   Katha Cato
718-429-2579 718-429-2579
dcato@queensworldfilmfestival.com            Kathacato@gmail.com          
www.queensworldfilmfestival.com