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John's Queens, NY Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Weekend Events in Queens — July 31 - August 2, 2009

Thursday July 30, 2009
Friday 2009 Jamaica Arts & Music Summer (JAMS) Festival Friday and Saturday Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at Alley Pond Park Family Camping at Alley Pond Park Passport movie and dance at Queens ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - July 29 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Hellgate overseeing clean shoresPhoto (c) Meg Cotner Can you believe it's almost August? Summer is moving along fast! LIC Bar (45-58 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City) has a number of ... Read More

Where in Queens? Wings Edition

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Photo (c) Dave Cook Can you name it? The statue and the neighborhood?

Who Should Control the Schools?

Sunday July 26, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg and the state government are in midst of a battle over control of New York City's schools. How much power the mayor and how much oversight are the ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — July 24-26, 2009

Thursday July 23, 2009
Friday Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series: Queensbridge Park Movie Night: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Frontera Park 31st Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow at Queens County Farm Museum Saturday Summer Sessions at The ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - July 22 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Although the weather might be iffy, you can split your weekend between indoor and outdoor activities because there's lots going on and much of it includes yoga and eating! Treat yourself ... Read More

Where in Queens? Statue Edition

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Photo (c) Timothy Vogel Do you recognize this solider? Can you name the neighborhood?

Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing Meadows Queens

Sunday July 19, 2009
Don't miss the 19th annual Dragon Boat Festival on Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this August. Over 100 teams will compete for $60,000 in prizes. There ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — July 17-19, 2009

Thursday July 16, 2009
Friday Paul McCartney Plays Citi Field The Vintage DJ Ferocious Spectacular featuring M. Lamar - at Chocolate Factory Classic Film Fridays Free movies at Rufus King Park Pasport Fridays at QMA Free music, dance, ... Read More

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

Wednesday July 15, 2009
Looks like another nice weekend in Astoria. Thursday evening brings plenty of fun things to do in town, from a free wine tasting, to a celebration of pampering, to ... Read More

Where in Queens? Triangle Edition

Sunday July 12, 2009
Photo (c) John Roleke Can you name the spot, the neighborhood, the triangle?

Weekend Events in Queens — July 10-12, 2009

Friday July 10, 2009
Weekend's Best Friday @ Queens Supreme County Courthouse York College Blue Notes Events in NYC Parks Pasport Fridays at QMA Free music, dance, and film Saturday 2nd Annual Blue Canoe Day - Jamaica Bay and Michaelis-Bayswater Park, Ecuador ... Read More

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

Wednesday July 8, 2009
We’ve finally hit summer! There’s nothing better than chillin’ at a fabulous outdoor venue in the sun, whether a café, a bar, a beer garden, or a park. Join the ... Read More

Where in Queens? What's Over There?

Sunday July 5, 2009
Photo (c) Matt Law Can you say what you see, just over there?

Weekend Events in Queens — July 3-5, 2009

Wednesday July 1, 2009
It's Satchmo's birthday this weekend. Photo courtesy of Louis Armstrong House Museum. Friday Concert Series at SculptureCenter - Lucky Dragons, Zola Jesus, Wet Hair Alley Pond Adventure Course - Opens July 3 ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - July 1 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Summer is always a great time in Astoria. You can go for a swim, do some yoga, or just sit in a cafe drinking a cold frappe in one ... Read More

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