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John's Queens, NY Blog January 2009 Archive

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

Weekend Events in Queens — January 30 - February 1, 2009

Thursday January 29, 2009
Friday Jerry’s Girls at Queens Theatre in the Park Opening - Puro Tango at Thalia Spanish Theatre - world premiere - Through March 22 Saturday Flushing Lunar New Year Parade International Guitar Night 2009 ... Read More

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

Thursday January 29, 2009
The weather is crud. Cold and don't like to be out stuck in it? Get your hot chocolate on at some of my favorite places. Il Bambino (34-08 31st Ave) ... Read More

Farewell to Shea Stadium

Wednesday January 28, 2009
The demolition of Shea stadium has been moving at a brisk pace, piece-by-piece, since the end of the season. If you commute on the Whitestone Expressway, you've seen ... Read More

Where in Queens? Locate the Train

Wednesday January 28, 2009
Do you know the neighborhood where this train runs (or at least stands)? Share your borough knowledge in the comments. Photo (c) John Roleke

Lunar New Year in Flushing - Happy Year of the Ox!

Sunday January 25, 2009
Happy Year of the Ox! The Lunar New Year starts this Monday, January 26, but the big Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing isn't until Saturday, January 31. 2009. ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — January 23-25, 2009

Thursday January 22, 2009
Friday Screening of In Between Days with a personal appearance by director at LaGuardia Performing Arts Queens Green Business Summit Saturday Opening - Queens International 4 - Biennial at Queens Museum of Art - ... Read More

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

Thursday January 22, 2009
Looks like we'll warm up a bit this weekend! The best day is Friday, when a balmy 41 degrees is projected. Maybe this weekend is a good one ... Read More

Where in Queens? Name that Church

Wednesday January 21, 2009
Do you know this church? Name the church and neighborhood. It can't be as hard as last week's. Photo (c) John Roleke

NYC Winter Restaurant Week in Queens

Monday January 19, 2009
The only Queens restaurant participating in NYC's Winter Restaurant Week is Water's Edge in Long Island City. See all the details, plus tips on what to do in the ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — January 16-18, 2009

Thursday January 15, 2009
Saturday Learn to Play Basketball at Kissena Corridor park Local History Club at Fort Totten Denizens of the Dark at Cunningham Park Patricia Brintle - Open Studio - Whitestone Rosetta Wines - Tasting and reopening ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - January 15 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Thursday January 15, 2009
This weekend it's a simple toast to Rio: check our new review of Rio's Mania Brazilian Cafe (37-05 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103, 718-77-1017). "I HAD to order the "with ... Read More

See the Inuauguration in Queens at a Big Screen Theater

Wednesday January 14, 2009
If Obama's Inauguration is too big for your small screen, you can go to Flushing Meadows or the Jamaica Multiplex to watch the Tuesday event. Inauguration in Flushing Meadows Park As the ... Read More

Where in Queens? Carmine Edition

Wednesday January 14, 2009
Can you name the neighborhood? Spell it out in the comments. Photo (c) Dave Cook of Eating in Translation

Taste Good Restaurant - Malaysian Tastes Great in Elmhurst

Sunday January 11, 2009
Taste Good -- oh what a perfect name for a small, but great restaurant. It's Elmhurst's version of the quintessential hole-in-the-wall neighborhood restaurant that everyone loves. You'll find ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — January 9-11, 2009

Thursday January 8, 2009
Friday 100 Years of Broadway at Queens Theatre in the Park Saturday Mulchfest - Turn your Christmas tree into garden mulch - Sat. and Sun. - Locations throughout Queens Woodpecker Walk ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - January 8 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday January 8, 2009
Astorian Weekend Edition - January 8 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria Warm up the new year with a Flamenco performance on Friday at 8:30 p.m. (a second performance is at ... Read More

Where in Queens? Maybe the Easiest Photo Ever

Tuesday January 6, 2009
Can you name the waterfront? And neighborhood? Yes, this is the easiest the Where in Queens? ever. For bonus points, name the buildings. Photo (c) John Roleke

Hillside Ave in Floral Park - A Little, Little India

Sunday January 4, 2009
Out in the far eastern section of Queens, there's a South Asian strip of restaurants and shops on Hillside Avenue in the cross-border neighborhood of Floral Park. I've long been a ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — January 2-4, 2009

Thursday January 1, 2009
Happy New Year! Friday Broadway Billboards at Socrates Sculpture Park Saturday Learn to Play Basketball at Kissena Corridor Nature Photography at Alley Pond Park Broadway Billboards at Socrates Sculpture Park Sunday 4th Annual Memorial Ride and Walk in ... Read More

The Winners and Losers - Best and Worst of Queens 2008

Thursday January 1, 2009
The winner of Best of Queens 2008 is Atlas Park, the shopping mall in Glendale. The entry that gained the most votes read: "Atlas Park continues to impress, outshining retail ... Read More

Astorian New Year's Edition by Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Thursday January 1, 2009
Happy New Year, Astoria! We hope that you had a fun and eventful New Year's Eve. And while you're probably still recuperating from last night's celebrations, we wanted to bring you ... Read More

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