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Saturday, May 30, 2009

BroadHollow Theatre Company Presents LOOKING May 30 – June 20, 2009 Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY Comedy. From one of Canada’s, and our audiences’, most popular playwright (The Love List, Maggie’s Getting Married, The Foursome) comes this hilarious comedy about four middle-aged singles who are seeking relationships. They meet on a blind date and what follows is hilarious, touching, and so very true to life. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $18 for students, and $14 for youths 16 and under. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Student Rush tickets will be available for $10 half an hour before the show for students ages 16 – 22 with a valid student ID. Group rates are available. Call (631) 581-2700 or email bhtgroupsales@aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, please call the Box Office at (631) 581-2700 or go to www.broadhollow.org. PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 pm Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 pm Friday, June 5 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 6 at 8:00 pm Sunday, June 7 at 2:30 pm Friday, June 12 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 13 at 8:00 pm Sunday, June 14 at 2:30 pm Friday, June 19 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, June 14, 2009

WALK FOR APEC Sun. 6/14 Reg Begins Little Bay Park Hockey Rink 10:00a Walk frm Little Bay to APEC 10:30-12:00 - 718-229-4000 info@alleypond.com

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Andrea Wolper Quartet The Andrea Wolper Quartet will perform on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the Voelker Orth Museum. Welcome in the summer with this magical evening of the Andrea Wolper Quartet�s Jazz in the Garden. The Museum is located at 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing. A vibrant presence among contemporary vocalists, the singer, songwriter and arranger, Andrea Wolper has been described as a singer with an uncanny emotional touch. She and her ensemble move seamlessly between the intimate, the energetic, the unexpected, handling a satisfyingly eclectic songlist with intuitive interplay and a very spirited sense of adventure. Wolper and her ensemble join the Voelker Orth in welcoming the summer with music and leisurely time in the garden. Light refreshments served after the performance. Admission $10�$8 for members. Call 718-359-6227 to reserve. In the event of rain, the performance will move indoors. More information at www.vomuseum.org for this and other events.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

BroadHollow Theatre Company Presents LITTLE WOMEN July 11 – July 26, 2009 BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY Musical. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The show, with its exhilarating new score, guarantees a night filled with laughter, tears, plenty of heart, and a lifting of the spirit. It’s “astonishing!” Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, $18 for students and $14 for youths 12 and under. Student Rush tickets will be available for $10 half an hour before the show for students ages 13 – 22 with a valid student ID. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Group rates are available. Call (631) 581-2700 or email bhtgroupsales@aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, please call the Box Office at (516) 775-4420 or (631) 581-2700, or visit our website at www.broadhollow.org. PERFROMANCES: Saturday, July 11 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 12 at 2:30 pm Friday, July 17 at 8:00 pm Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 19 at 2:30 pm Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 pm Friday, July 24 at 8:00 pm Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 26 at 2:30 pm

Saturday, July 11, 2009

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 July 11 – August 16, 2009 BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street, East Islip, NY Musical. It’s summer time – school’s out, and the Wildcats are back for an all new adventure! Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and the rest of the East High gang as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club and put their talent to the ultimate test. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $14 for youths 12 and under. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Group rates are available. Call (631) 581-2700 or email bhtgroupsales@aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, please call the Box Office at (631) 581-2700 or go to www.broadhollow.org. Saturday, July 11 at 4:00 pm Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 pm Friday, July 17 at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 pm Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 1 at 4:00 pm Sunday, August 2 at 2:00 pm Friday, August 7 at 7:00 pm Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 pm Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 pm Friday, August 14 at 7:00 pm Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 pm Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 18, 2009

HOLLYWOOD ARMS July 18 – August 8, 2009 Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY Comic drama. Hollywood Arms is the nostalgic story of three generations of women living in a one-room apartment, one block north of Hollywood Boulevard. This funny and moving story about shattered hopes and realized dreams is based on the childhood of entertainer Carol Burnett. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $18 for students, and $14 for youths 12 and under. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Student Rush tickets will be available for $10 half an hour before the show for students ages 13 – 22 with a valid student ID. Group rates are available. Call (631) 581-2700 or email bhtgroupsales@aol.com for group information. For individual ticket information and reservations, please call the Box Office at (631) 581-2700 or go to www.broadhollow.org. PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 19 at 2:30 pm Friday, July 24 at 8:00 pm Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 26 at 2:30 pm Friday, July 31 at 8:00 pm Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 pm Sunday, August 2 at 2:30 pm Friday, August 7 at 8:00 pm Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Breezy Big Band Summer part of the Concerts on the Green - free summer parks series featuring: The Barbara Merjan Trio and Members of QSO Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 5 pm Forest Park Bandshell, Woodhaven & Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 7 pm St. John’s University Great Lawn, Jamaica St. John’s University and QSO present FREE summer concerts in Queens! Queens Symphony Orchestra announces its 2009 Concerts on the Green – free summer parks series, presenting Breezy Big Band Summer, under the musical direction of QSO Music Director/Conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the George Seuffert Bandshell in Forest Park at 5 PM (our artistic summer home), and again on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at 7 PM at St. John’s University’s Great Lawn in Jamaica, Queens (marking QSO’s 11th annual summer collaboration with the University). The concert will feature Big Band favorites that will keep you tapping your toes. Come out with your friends and loved ones and enjoy the swinging sounds of The Barbara Merjan Trio and Queens Symphony Orchestra! This free event is made possible by the following sponsors: STJ School of Education, Consolidated Edison, New York City and State Depts. of Parks and Recreation, Assemblyman Rory Lancman, New York State Council of the Arts and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. In case of inclement weather, the July 26th, Forest Park concert will be moved to the Hugh P. Kirwan Performing Arts Center at Christ the King High School in Middle Village and a tented area at St. John’s University will be used for July 29th. For more information, please contact the Queens Symphony Orchestra office at (718) 326-4455, e-mail QSO at qso@queenssymphony.org, or visit our website at www.queenssymphony.org.

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access.office, run by Gayle Naftaly has a very comprehensive running calendar of events. please go to this URL to view AccessOffice.net

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Visit the NY Transit Museum
Visit their wonderful exhibitions.

This season, in addition to the ongoing exhibitions and weekend workshops, the New York Transit Museum will begin weekend afternoon film screenings at the Museum (Brooklyn), included in the price of admission.

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Join a progressive and successful networking group to help your business grow. Membership restricted by profession/ buiness. Call (718)423-0427 for further details or email hgbcpa@aol.com

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A new exhibit on display at the Bayside Historical Society juxtaposes images of early- to mid-20th century Bayside with their modern counterparts. Entitled "That Was Then...This is Now," the ongoing exhibit features a series of 28 black-and-white photographs with accompanying narrative and is on display in the tea room of the landmark Officers' Club at Fort Totten. Examples of the photographs showcased include: the 1930s home of artist Rolf Armstrong overlooking Little Neck Bay, now home to an apartment complex; a 15-room mansion on 54 acres built by William Burton in 1906, which is now the site of Baybridge Condominium Development; and Bayside's Volunteer Fire Department, incorporated in 1890, which is now the site of the municipal parking lot on 41st Avenue and 214th Street. The exhibit, which is funded in part by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $3 donation is requested. For more information, call (718) 352-1548, or visit www.baysidehistorical.org.

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click to find out about the wonderful programs and special events for children and adult at Alley Pond Environmental Center. http://www.alleypond.com/events.htm

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The Bayside Historical Society is now accepting registration for a new yoga program set to begin in early February, with one class designed for all levels and abilities and another geared specifically for seniors. The �Hatha Yoga� course for all will be held on Saturdays, beginning February 2nd, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., while �Gentle Yoga for Seniors� will be held on Mondays, from 10 to 11:15 .a.m. Led by an experienced instructor specializing in stress management, the program will focus on safe and effective postures, focused breathing and relaxation, balance, flexibility, strength and calming techniques. �Hatha Yoga� for all is $20 per class, and �Gentle Yoga for Seniors� is $15 per class. Participants may bring their own mats, or use ones provided. To register, call (718) 352-1548.

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The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) is seeking volunteers to give tours of -The Castle- at Fort Totten Park on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -The Castle- is a NYC landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was originally built in 1887 to serve as the Officers Club for the Army Corps of Engineers. Since 1986, the structure has been home to the Bayside Historical Society, which is responsible for its restoration. Today, the building houses BHS�s archives, exhibits, and a variety of cultural and educational programs for the community. Those interested in volunteering can call (718) 352-1548. BHS is accessible by public transportation (Q13 or Q16 bus to Fort Totten) and by car: Cross Island Parkway North to exit 32 (Bell Blvd.). Visit the Society online at www.baysidehistorical.org.

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The Friends of Fort Totten Parks is looking for volunteers and new members to help with the growing and shaping of Fort Totten, Little Bay, Joe Michaels Mile parks. (www.forttottenparks.org) If interested either email friendsofforttottneparks@yahoo.com or call Joe Branzetti at 917 353-3813

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Go directly to Flushing Town Hall's website to view their robust schedule. Flushing Town Hall Events

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Click to view ongoing list of events from the Queens Chamber of Commerce Queens Chamber of Commerce

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Terrain Gallery / Aesthetic Realism Foundation 141 Greene St., NYC 10012, 212-777-4490, www.TerrainGallery.org Wednesday – Friday 12-5, Saturday 12-4. Opening March 26, 6 – 9 pm. Through July. The Drama in Things: Three Photographers—Amy Dienes, Steve Poleskie, Perry Hall.