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Arts In My Backyard – Queens – June

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:40:24 +0000

It’s a great summer to be in Queens. There is just so much to do. You can dance with teen sensation Bombayo or the Brazilian ensemble (Nego Gato), attend free concerts by Ryan Leslie and Jon B at Springfield Park, enjoy the Independance Day party in Flushing or watch the popular play America Nos among others at Queens Theater in the Park. Enjoy!

Queens Theater in the Park
Pistolera/ Moona Luna
Toe-tapping music and inspirational songs for the whole family
When: July 31st at 2pm
Ticket reservations required: call 718-760-0064

America Nos
Realistic comedy that takes a look at the “American Dream” from
the perspective of South American immigrants starring Ugly Betty,
Julio Cesar Herrera and more!
When: Saturday July 31st at 8pm
Tickets in advance are $20, Day of $25
Jorge Velosa
Exclusive NYC performance. Columbian popular music, inventor
of the musical genre “carranga.”
When: Saturday August 7, 2010
Tickets in advance $25, Day of $30

Queens Symphony Orchestra Summer Latin Heat
QSO’s 12th annual summer lawn concert ft Willie Martinez and La Familia Sextet
Where: St. John University’s Great Lawn, Jamaica Queens
When: Wednesday July 28 at 7pm
FREE!!!

BombaYo
The teen group BombaYo combines dancing, singing and drumming to put on not
just a show, but an experience
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10:30AM
Where: Rufus King Park
info@cityparksfoundation.org or call (212) 360-8376
SummerStage Concerts
Where: Springfield Park, Queens
Who’s performing when?
Jon.B: June 29th
Smokie Norful and the WLIB Choir: July 22nd
Ryan Leslie: July 14th
FREE!!!
Concerts begin at approximately 7pm

Fourth of July Birthday Party
Join the birthday celebration with a free jazz concert in the museum
garden, take a guided house tour, and enjoy complimentary birthday cake!
When: Sunday, July 4 at 1pm
Where: 3456 107th Street, Flushing, NY 11368-1226
Call (718) 478-8274 for more info.
Museum opens for tours noon to 5pm (special 2-for-1 admission for
guided house tours). In celebration of Louis Armstrong’s traditional
birthday (July 4th, 1900), the Museum always remains open for tours and
events.

Warm Up 2010 Kick-off
The summer Warm Up music series begins July 3 and will take place every
Saturday from 2-9PM through September 4. A schedule of performances will be
announced.
Where: P.S. 1 Museum of Modern Art (22-25 Jackson Ave at the intersection of
46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101)
When: Every Saturday, beginning July 3, 2010 – September 1st from 2pm to 9pm
Call (718) 784-2084 or email mail@ps1.org

Dave Matthews Band
July 16 and 17 at 7pm
Citifield Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY
Tickets start at $49.50

Nego Gato
The Nego Gato Afro-Brazilian Music and Dance Ensemble bring to their
audiences the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in El
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted in the
traditions and spirituality of ancestral Africa.
When: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 10:30AM
Where: Rufus King Park
info@cityparksfoundation.org
(212) 360-8378

Jazzmobile Returns!
In celebration of Louis Armstrong’s official birthday (August 4th, 1901) this
free, outdoor jazz concert and block party sponsored by Jazzmobile kicks off
every August in front of the Museum. Come hear world famous musicians as they
entertain neighbors and jazz fans. Bring your dancing shoes!
When: August 2010 (date TBD), 7:00 pm
Where: 3456 107th Street, Flushing, NY 11368-1226
Call (718) 478-8274 for more info.

Arts in My Backyard – Queens – May

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:26:06 +0000

CLOSER THAN EVER

Queens Theatre proudly presents the 20th anniversary production of this lively musical
Located at Queens Theatre in the Park
Watch “Closer Than Ever” throughout the month of April 2010

FREE!

PHILADANCO

Throughout the month of May 2010, watch Philadanco perform in Queens Theatre in the Park
With sizzling energy these amazing dancers can do just about anything: “leap like arrows in flight, spin, stretch, kick and melt like hot wax.” – The Washington Post

Walter Dundervill – Dear Emissary,…

March 10-13, 2010 at the Chocolate Factory Theatre in Queens NY
Visit: http://www.chocolatefactorytheater.org/home.html

Impact Broadway – Spotlight

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:55:35 +0000

Hello, my name is Katrina Mackey and I’m a senior at McKinney Highschool of the Arts in Brooklyn New York. I got involved with Impact Broadway in my junior year when Ms. Donna came to our school with several of her colleagues and introduced the concept. In short they explained to me and other founding members that the youth and minority community arent exposed to all Broadway has to offer. They conveyed many messages but the one that stuck with me was that the arts should be appreciated by people of all types because not only is it entertaining but the people who help make Broadway shows possible care about what we the youth think. Once upon a time the intellect of minorities was a joke and today sometimes the genius of our youth is over looked. They write us off as playful thrill seekers without a passion for the writing, dancing, music and drama that make Broadway sparkle. Impact Broadway challenges the youth while giving us a platform to stand up and speak out so that this classic tradition of theatre can live on and prosper. Its because of Impact Broadway that I’ve gotten to speak to actors about what it’s like to make it, see “In the Heights” and appreciate a world right in my home, I never knew existed. As an aspiring actress I’ve been very small minded about what a performance can do for people because although I love the stage I’m also hungry for fame. Impact Broadway’s programs shut me up and made me appreciate even more the field of fine arts, and a gift like this one is priceless.

Eternally thankful,
Katrina Mackey, McKinney Highschool 2010
Founding Member of the McKinney Highschool Impact Broadway Theater Club

Queens – LaGuardia College

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:36:51 +0000

LaGuardia College will be doing an intense season that will surely delight all that are interested in multiple aspects of theater and art in new mediums. One such case is Around the World in 24 Hours– The Internationalists (Lab 301) at Little Theatre on November 7th at 3pm thru November 8th, 3pm. The Internationalists is the resident theatre company for the 2009-2010 LPAC Season and the host an annual event the is 24 hours long help live in multiple venues around the world linking together musicians, actors, dancers and other performers in real-time to discuss to a wide and vast audience about their experiences as artists. There will be a featured performance by Mujer Invisible with Puerto Rico’s captivating Nancy Millan. For more info visit www.theinternationalists.org or http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/home/

IB Schools – Queens

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:41:48 +0000

LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, N.Y. 11101
(718) 482-7200

LaGuardia Community College is the best place to think globally and act locally. Whether it is in creating a piece of software or writing a play, understanding how to do calculus or understanding how to do physical therapy, students at LaGuardia Community College bring a world’s perspective to their studies.

LaGuardia Community College is the doorway through which students pass to many more achievements. Whether students use their research experience in National Science Foundation labs to become scientists, their co-op internship in accounting to secure a great job while they complete their CPA, their musical experience to compose great jazz, or their work with a local high tech industry to become an entrepreneur, LaGuardia graduates are well prepared to face the challenges of our complex world.

The program advisor is Steven Hitt
Founding members:
Sharif Griggs
Theresa Arthur
Carla Juez
Jonathan Navarro
Marcos Caamano
Juan Alvarado
Ivette Santamaria

http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/home/

Hillcrest High School

School Bio:
The Theatre Institute @ Hillcrest is a four year program where students study acting, directing, play writing, and play productions. Students have an opportunity to be in 4 shows a year in both our 550 seat theatre and our Black Box Theater. The Theatre Institute helps to develop well rounded, talented, confident young people.

Interesting facts about Hillcrest’s theater program, class and/or
students who have worked in song, dance or theater:

Current Impact Broadway students:

Beran Persaud
Michael Judan
Danielle Fish
Tameeka Deloach
Andre Wilson
Amanda Chaitram
Jonathan Alaby
Sharice Murdock
Jacqualine Rowe
Patrick Johnson
Moray Seals
Samson Adepoju
Sichelle Clement
Laron Blakely
Crystal Blake
Joseph Rodriguez
Naiyima Severe
Heralzine Valloguerre
Stephanie Matheson
Devin Balcaer
Kelbert Ang
Jasmine Bethancas
Jakeqwana Robinson

Impact Broadway Teacher:
Amy Morrison

School principal:
Steve Duch

School contact information:
160-05 Highland Ave Jamaica NY 11432
www.hillcrestweb.com

Queens – Hillcrest High School

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:29:12 +0000

IB Queens High School: Hillcrest High School
Faculty/Administrative Contact: Iris Blige, Gloria Atisogbuie, Linda Key
IB Queens College: LaGuardia Community College
Faculty/Administrative Contact: Steven Hitt

If the Bronx is the place where Hip-Hop was born, surely Queens is the borough where Hip-Hop grew up and learned her swagger. But if you think that its production of great emcees is its only contribution to American Art then you are sadly mistaken. Queens has laid foundation for so many expressions of culture and we encourage you to dive right on in and experience all that this community has to offer.

One of the most exciting offerings this summer is the HUSH Hip-Hop Tours that takes you to monumental places in Queens that have developed the lives of some of rap musics biggest stars and most incredible businessmen. The tour is conducted by radio charting rappers, they show just how rappers like 50 Cent, LL Cool J, NAS, RUNDMC and others got started.

If that is not your cup of tea, you can always check out open mics at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre, the Louis Armstrong Museum or the amazing Shakespeare offerings at the Queens Theatre in the Park. From boom bap to bebop, the musicality of Queens will keep you dancing this summer.

Key websites for Queens happenings:
www.discoverqueens.info (official tourism site),
www.hushhiphoptours.com/rappers-row,
www.louisarmstronghouse.org,
www.afrikanpoetrytheatre.com,
www.queenstheatre.org,
www.visitqpac.org,
www.thaliatheatre.org
www.discoverqueens.info
www.bqcm.org
www.queenscouncilarts.org