About Queens, NY

Weekend Events in Queens - January 1-3

2009-12-31T00:47:17Z

Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve in Astoria
Please add more New Year's Eve events in comments below.

Friday

Holiday Family Fun at Museum of Moving Image including Pixar shorts - all weekend

Saturday

Sunday

Shooting Stars: Quadrantids Meteor Stargaze at Fort Totten Park
Wilderness Survival: Part 1 at Forest Park
Fifth Annual Memorial Ride and Walk to
remember pedestrians and cyclists killed

Continuing Events

Events in NYC Parks
Current Exhibits at PS 1
Crystal Winter at NY Hall of Science - Through January 3 - weekends
Revolving Twilight at Chocolate Factory Through January 16
Exhibition - Talismans of Protection from Korea Through January 31, 2010 - at Flushing Town Hall
Opening Parallel States at DEAN PROJECT Through February 14, 2010
2009 Emerging Artist
Fellowship Exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park - through March 7, 2010
Queens Borough Public Library Events

Got Events? See the listing guidelines and email.
Get the latest on events in Queens by our weekly newsletter.

Weekend Events in Queens - January 1-3 originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 00:47:17.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Astorian Weekend Edition - December 31

2009-12-31T00:26:50Z

Photo (c) Lia Pelosi

By Mackenzi of Joey in Astoria

Another weekend, another holiday to celebrate! Don't forget to check out our great guide to all the amazing New Year's Eve celebrations happening around town.

Trying to keep those New Year's resolutions? There are lots of amazing gyms, fitness centers, and yoga studios to help you on your way. Crossfit Queens has only five spots left in their studios. Or try Evolution, New York Sports Club, Planet Fitness, or the popular Yoga Room. The Yoga Room offers first time students any 3 classes for only $30!

Or, what about hitting up lots of local shops and getting some great deals on after Christmas sales? KrisTees is having its annual year end blow out with 25%-60% off all their great designs. Pick up something really unique for your New Year's Eve party. Loveday 31 also has some amazing finds, all boots are $49, all winter clothing is 25% off (including coats, jackets, scarves, & skirts), and their sale rack is buy 2 items get one free! Don't miss the after Christmas sales at Inside Astoria and Candy Plum too!

Previously on Joey in Astoria
Neighborhood Profile - Astoria, Queens

Astorian Weekend Edition - December 31 originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 00:26:50.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Where in Queens? Pod People Photo?

2009-12-29T23:47:30Z

Photo (c) Dave Cook

Ok, so what's going on here? Can you name the neighborhood and what this is?

By the way, last week's was much too easy for you, but there are some good details in the comments.

Where in Queens? Pod People Photo? originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 23:47:30.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Holiday Week Things to Do in Queens

2009-12-28T08:18:40Z

It's a cold holiday week, but families across the borough will want to get out the kids out of the house this week before "stir crazy" is a way of life. Here are a few ideas:

Extended hours, workshops, and Pixar shorts screenings at the Museum of Moving Image
Free things to do in Queens
Best museums in the borough (and more museum ideas)
Ice skating (indoors) at Flushing Meadows and in Long Island City's City Ice Pavilion
Take young explorers on the International Express to explore neighborhoods and restaurants along the 7 subway

Enjoy your last days of 2009!

Holiday Week Things to Do in Queens originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 08:18:40.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Twilight Star Home for the Holidays in Queens

2009-12-24T01:45:18Z

� Summit Entertainment

This week, Peter Facinelli, one of the stars in the hugely popular Twilight movies, came back to Queens for the holidays. He visited his high school alma mater: St. Francis Prep. The actor, who plays Carlisle Cullen in the films and also plays Dr. Fitch Cooper on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie, spoke with students at the Fresh Meadows, Queens, Catholic high school.

Facinelli told the students, "I will never forget where I came from, and even though I left Prep many years ago, the values that I acquired there have never left me."

The 36-year-old actor grew up in Ozone Park, Queens, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Beverly Hills 90210 actress Jennie Garth, and their three daughters, ages 12, 7, and 3.

After Prep, Facinelli went to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he acted in David Mamet's Atlantic Theater Company, with teachers that included actors William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, and Giancarlo Esposito.

St. Francis Prep was in the news in early 2009 when it was the epicenter of New York's swine flu cases.

'Twilight' star returns to St. Francis Prep
- Queens Courier
Interview with Peter Facinelli - About.com

Twilight Star Home for the Holidays in Queens originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 01:45:18.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Where in Queens? Building With Buildings Photo

2009-12-20T22:18:42Z

Ominous? What is this place? Name it in the comments for the simple satisfaction that you know Queens through and through.

By the way, last week's got solved. So did the week before's.

I'm looking for "Where in Queens?" photos of the Rockaways, Laurelton, College Point, Hollis Hills, and Maspeth. If you got photo or even idea, please email me at queens.guide@about.com.

Where in Queens? Building With Buildings Photo originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 22:18:42.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Weekend Events in Queens - December 18-20

2009-12-17T00:47:07Z

Holiday Events in Queens

Saturday

The Nutcracker at Flushing Town Hall

Hands-on History: Christmas at the Manor Museum

Celebrate Kwanzaa at Flushing Library

Winter Solstice: A Mid-Winter Musical Event Rockaway Artists Alliance

December History Roundtable at Greater Astoria Historical Society

Are You Smarter than a Park Ranger? Fort Totten

Opening Parallel States at DEAN PROJECT Through February 14, 2010

United Latino Professionals - Toy Drive and Holiday Celebration

Sunday

Holiday Favorites Concert - Oratorio Society of Queens

Bakithi Kumalo - A Kwanzaa Celebration at Flushing Town Hall

The Nutcracker in Colden Auditorium @ Queens College

Christmas Lights in Queens

2009-12-16T20:47:41Z

Every street in Queens seems to have at least three or four houses or apartments totally glowing for Christmas. One of the best neighborhoods for Christmas lights is Bayside. Planning a Christmas decoration cruise in Queens? Try:

166th St @ 23rd Ave, Whitestone [Top Pick]
33-20 205th St, Bayside (excellent) [Top Pick]
Corner of 212th Street and 32nd Ave, Bayside
91st Street between 157th and 158th Aves, Howard Beach
76th Street at 77th Ave, Glendale (more for the nativity and train set in garage, which are not visible from the street)

Got more to add? Let us know in the comments, please.

Got photos of Christmas lights to share? I'm starting a Christmas and holiday light photo gallery: Email me or dm on twitter.

More - Christmas and Holiday Events in Queens

Photo (c) John Roleke

Christmas Lights in Queens originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 20:47:41.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Astorian Weekend Edition - December 15

2009-12-15T23:42:59Z

Post and Photo (c) Meg Joey in Astoria

We are approaching the end of Hanukkah (did you have latkes? jelly doughnuts? mmm....) and Christmas is fast approaching. Still looking for the perfect gift? Definitely check out the upcoming local markets this Sunday, where you can support local artisans. Both locations - Waltz and Sweet Afton - serve great food, so you can nosh while you're there.

For more shopping, head over to LIC on Friday for the Midnight Madness shopping extravaganza. Lots of local shops will be open late till midnight; plus there are extras to entice you, like free hot chocolate at Manducatis Rustica and "buy one get one free antipasto" at Testaccio. I was just down there this past weekend - if you find yourself there earlier in the evening, be sure to stop by Sweetleaf Cafe for some delicious coffee.

Those crazy cats at Why Leave Astoria?! are holding their annual holiday party at Ovelia (34-01 30th Ave) on Sunday at 7 p.m. They're combining a number of things into one ball of fun: a holiday market (for last minute gift ideas), a coat drive (for NY Cares), a raffle (gift certificates to local establishments and a luxury VA mountain weekend getaway), and a prix fixe dinner ($25 gets you 3 courses and a glass of wine). RSVP, please.

For something completely different, consider The Secret Theatre's performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, starring the Queen's Players. Performances are this weekend (December 16-20) and then January 1-3. Shows are at 8 p.m., plus December 19 and 20 matinees at 3:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 718.392.0722

And finally, for a delightful dose of history, the Greater Astoria Historical Society (35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor) hosts an afternoon of American history. Along with Tony Pignataro and fellow history enthusiast Al Ronzoni, they will present video illustrations of Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Battle of the Bulge. The event starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and discussion will follow the main presentation. Free!

Previously on Joey in Astoria
Neighborhood Profile - Astoria, Queens

Astorian Weekend Edition - December 15 originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 23:42:59.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Where in Queens? Tanks Photo

2009-12-14T23:00:09Z

Photo (c) Timothy Vogel

Last week you were stumped. Is this one any easier?

Where in Queens? Tanks Photo originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 23:00:09.

Permalink | Comment | Email this