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John's Queens, NY Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Weekend Events in Queens — May 1-3, 2009

Thursday April 30, 2009
Friday L’Orfeo - at Queens College’s LeFrak Concert Hall on May 1 and 2 Queens Air Services Networking Event York College Music Extravaganza -- and Annual Greenfest Saturday Parks Department Asking for Input On The ... Read More

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

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Thursday, shop at Ethereal Boutique (47-38 Vernon Blvd) in Long Island City and 10% of the proceeds will benefit Hour Children. They will be featuring styles from MINT Jodi Arnold™ ... Read More

Where - Oh - Where in Queens?

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Photo (c) Sooz Got it?

Swine Flu in Queens - Are You Worried?

Sunday April 26, 2009
Swine flu is in Queens. 8 students at St. Francis Prep High School in Fresh Meadows have a diagnosis of swine flu confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — April 24-26, 2009

Thursday April 23, 2009
Friday Queens Festival of Dance and Music at Green Space - Queens Festival of Dance and Music at Green Space - Friday to Sunday - Valerie Green/Dance Entropy Gardening Days Weekend ... Read More

The Taste Gets Tastier

Thursday April 23, 2009
Dumplings cooking at the winning table from Steinway Restaurant Photo (c) Adam Farber The annual Taste of the World was a big success at Citi Field this week. The Queens Economic Development ... Read More

Where in Queens? Even a What in Queens?

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Photo (c) Matt Law Got this one?

Spicy and Tasty in Flushing

Monday April 20, 2009
Spicy and Tasty is one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Flushing. It's Sichuan-style Chinese cuisine: hot-hot but still delicious food in an approachable spot. Read the full ... Read More

Taste of Queens Coming to Citi Field

Sunday April 19, 2009
Taste of Queens -- a.k.a. "Queens …A Taste of the World" is the annual fundraiser where over 60 local restaurants put their best foods forward -- is coming to ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — April 17-19, 2009

Thursday April 16, 2009
Queens Is Green Fashion Show Happy Earth Day! Immigrant Heritage Week In NYC: April 17-23, 2009 - Many cultural and educational events at Queens Library branches Friday Jazz Concert - A Tribute to ... Read More

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

Wednesday April 15, 2009
This Thursday join Jimmy van Bramer at The Creek for a fundraising party for his candidacy for the 26th City Council district. Apart from the interesting discussions that will ... Read More

Where in Queens? Do You Know This Bridge?

Wednesday April 15, 2009
Photo (c) Timothy Vogel You named the last bridges -- one and two -- pretty quick. Can you name this one in the comments?

The Fiza Diner Is No Diner

Monday April 13, 2009
Scrambled eggs and hash browns? Nope. Cheeseburger deluxe? Nada. Try tandoori chicken, naan, and a couple curries. The Fiza Diner is a small takeout joint for Pakistani ... Read More

Going Out for Breakfast in Queens

Sunday April 12, 2009
Here's a rundown of my picks for the best breakfast joints in Queens. Breakfast is always my favorite meal for eating out. It's cheaper for sure, and ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — April 10-12, 2009

Thursday April 9, 2009
Friday Ai lof Niu Yorr Screening - at Queens Museum of Art Queens Blvd Bike Pool Cover Band Orange Crush at Irish Circle in Rockaways Aki Sasamoto & Arturo Vidich - Domestic Partner - ... Read More

Where in Queens? Beautiful Building Edition

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Photo (c) Timothy Vogel Can you name this building? Its location?

Astorian Weekend Edition - April 8 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday April 8, 2009
With Passover this week and Easter on Sunday, there are plenty of interesting happs and offerings, guaranteed to spice up the weekend. Enjoy a delicious Italian Easter feast at Vesta (21-02 30th Ave, Astoria, 718-545-5550). ... Read More

Sweet Basil Thai - New Restaurant Review

Monday April 6, 2009
Sweet Basil is a small, neighborhood Thai restaurant that lives up to its sweet name with its warm service. Most useful to you is that Sweet Basil is a ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — April 3-5, 2009

Thursday April 2, 2009
Friday Pianist and NEA Jazz Master Toshiko Akiyoshi at York College Saturday Paralympic Sport New York City at Forest Park Orienteering at Fort Totten Native American History at Cunningham Park Be a History Detective at Fort ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - April 2 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Tonight, celebrate another year of Site (35-11 34th Ave) and all their fun stuff :) Sit in for another interesting movie at the Museum of the Moving Image (35th Ave at ... Read More

Where in Queens? Drama in the Lights

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Photo (c) Matt Law Can you place this one? Do you know what it is? Spell it out in the comments.

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