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John's Queens, NY Blog November 2007 Archive

By John Roleke, About.com Guide to Queens, NY since 2003

Weekend Events in Queens — November 30-December 2

Thursday November 29, 2007
Friday NEA Jazz Masters at Flushing Town Hall Your Future Capital Magazine Entrepreneurship Awards and Networking Event at QMA Flamenco! - Dance and music at Thalia Spanish Theatre - Through December 16 Opening ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 29 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 29, 2007
Here we are, heading into the last month of 2007! And to think- there is still new stuff to do and places to discover :) I have gone ahead and flavor ... Read More

Warning - Dinosaurs on Wheels in Glendale, Internet Retailer Opens Doors in Old-School Queens

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Atlas Park, the newest mall in Queens, has shaken things up in its sleepy neighborhood the last year and a half, but I was still shocked to hear that Arte ... Read More

The Crazy Golfer's Guide to Winter Golf in Queens, NYC

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Yes, golfers are sometimes nuts....er, fanatical about their game, but NYC's public golf courses seem to cater to the type of person who could care less if there's ice on ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Walima Moroccan, Spicy and Tasty, Athens Tavern, Ocean Jewels

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Promising New Moroccan comes to Astoria [Village Voice] A "fast-breaking meal of Ramadan" is the introduction to new Moroccan Walima (31-06 42nd St, Astoria, 718-204-0707) and includes jasmine-flavored milk. Sietsema reports ... Read More

Updated Listings - Holiday Events in Queens

Sunday November 25, 2007
Here's the latest on Christmas, Hanukkah, and more holiday events in Queens this year. Heard of more? Like local Christmas tree lightings? Leave a comment or ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — November 23-25

Thursday November 22, 2007
Top Pick of the Weekend Get Out and About and Work Off the Turkey - You could go shopping this weekend, but there's plenty of time to go shopping. More ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 22 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you're having a great day with family, friends, and loved ones. If you're still looking for a place to have dinner, you can try ... Read More

The '70s in Queens - Was It Better Back in the Day? Or Just Worse? Ask the Authors of New York Calling

Thursday November 22, 2007
A few Queens-born and Queens-loving writers from New York Calling: From Blackout to Bloomberg, the new anthology of essays on New York City before gentrification, are coming to the Barnes ... Read More

Queens History Weekend

Wednesday November 21, 2007
NYC Parks has coordinated a few history-focused events for Queens History Weekend -- Native American, colonial and 19th-century history. Call it a warm-up for December's celebration of ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Bliss Bistro, Elia's Corner, Happy Turkey

Wednesday November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving Dinner Alert - Queens Restaurants Serving Turkey and All the Trimmings Bliss Bistro [eateryROW] A rave for Bliss Bistro (45-20 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, 718-729-0778): "the only thing that matters ... Read More

See How Easily You Can Avoid Black Friday in Queens

Tuesday November 20, 2007
Already sick of the holiday shopping blitz? Didn't the relentless press coverage seem to start this year on Veteran's Day weekend? I think malls are at their worst on ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — November 16-18

Thursday November 15, 2007
Top Pick of the Weekend Legislative Revue Strikes Back - Annual musical nonsense at Queens Theatre in the Park starring local politicians, Borough President Helen Marshall, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, D.A. Richard ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 15 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 15, 2007
As much as I walk by Bar 36 (36-05-30th Ave) all the time, I still haven't gotten the urge to step in. Maybe now that I know about Martini Thursdays, ... Read More

Thai Festival (and Food) Sunday

Wednesday November 14, 2007
The Thai Buddhist Temple in Elmhurst celebrates Royal Katin this Sunday with traditional Thai dancing, a small parade, and feasting! This annual celebration brings Thais from across New York ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Poodam's, Sala, Lucky Mojo's, Thanksgiving Turkey

Wednesday November 14, 2007
Missed It - Can A Free Weekly Be Considered Art? Stephanie Diamond’s Can [Diggings] I totally missed a public art project at the QMA and Corona Plaza that closed in ... Read More

Top 3 Reasons Barbara Corcoran Needs to Visit Queens

Sunday November 11, 2007
Dear Barbara Corcoran, Haven't you ever crossed the East River? You're a real estate Queen. It seems only natural that you would visit Queens,but your column in the ... Read More

Let's Hear It for the Vets

Sunday November 11, 2007
Many thanks to all the veterans who have served our nation, especially those who have made the highest sacrifice. Queens Village Green Beret Major Jeffrey Calero was the latest ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — November 9-11

Thursday November 8, 2007
Top Pick of the Weekend "Pawfect Holiday" Celebration at Atlas Park - Holiday Season Kick-off with plenty for the kids, plus fireworks, Eddie & The Starlites, parade, and Santa. ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 8 From Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 8, 2007
Well, folks, I'm filling in for Meg and Sooz this week, and there's only one event I can give my full love to -- a walking tour of Old Astoria. ... Read More

NYC Schools Report Card - Queens Gets the Most A's

Wednesday November 7, 2007
In a new reporting system on NYC public schools (ranking letter grades A-F), Queens got the highest proportion of A's (about 29%) and the lowest proportion of F's (only 0.77%). ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Jade Asian, Kosher Subway, Danny Brown, Cheburechnaya, Taste Good Malaysian

Wednesday November 7, 2007
The Word From Flushing - Gum Fung the Dim Sum Joint Has Closed Its Doors Gum Fung has been replaced by Jade Asian (136-28 39th Ave, Flushing) also serving ... Read More

Photos of the NYC Marathon

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Did you get out to the see the marathon on Sunday? You missed a great day. The weather was fine, and the runners were out in force. ... Read More

Where to Vote - 2007 Election Day in Queens and NYC

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. Most elections this year are for judgeships. The Queens district attorney is running unopposed. Yes, you could call it a ... Read More

Top Events in Queens, New York, This November

Monday November 5, 2007
Is there a chill in the air? It's a mild one, but it brings the holiday countdown. This November our top picks for borough events include the holiday kickoff ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — November 2-4

Thursday November 1, 2007
Top Pick of the Weekend NYC Marathon - The best place to watch the race in the whole city is Vernon Blvd in LIC. Friday Arsenic and Old Lace at Queens Theatre ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 1 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 1, 2007
Purge your system of all that Halloween candy by enjoying some tea and company at Thursday night's crafting at Freeze Peach (22-00 29th St). All crafting is welcome, even if ... Read More

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