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Queens Art Express Kick Off Party

The Queens Art Express, a celebration of the arts and commerce under the 7, N, Q, and R lines, is just around the corner – it’s happening from June 16-19 (Thursday to Sunday). The Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) … Continue reading

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Helping Out the Astoria Park Shore Fest

This week I wrote a couple of posts having to do with this summer’s Astoria Park Shore Fest (originally called the Astoria Water Walk), organized by the Astoria Park Alliance. It will happen again on three consecutive weekends in August, … Continue reading

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Take a Tour on the Newtown Creek

Over at We Heart Astoria, I wrote up a little announcement for the upcoming Newtown Creek Tour with Hidden Harbor Tours (I think this is a great name!). It sounds like it will be a great event, and my friend … Continue reading

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Where to Hear Live Music in Astoria

I wrote up a little light piece where to hear live music in Astoria/LIC.  There list is not extensive, but the venues (note: some are bars) are quality. I expect there will be more places to hear live music as … Continue reading

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Cocktails in Astoria

I recently wrote about cocktails for About.com.  Yummy, yummy cocktails – there are some great ones in Astoria these days.  I still lament Pachanga Patterson eliminating the “Tequila Mockingbird” cocktail from the menu. I hope they bring it back. The … Continue reading

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Whitey Ford Field in Astoria

Whitey Ford Field has been a bit of a mystery to me since I’ve lived in Astoria.  It’s on the far western edge of Astoria, and a bit of a haul to get there, but for me it was worth … Continue reading

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Astoria Music Society

Last month I wrote up a little profile of the Astoria Music Society, home of the Astoria Symphony and the Lost Dog New Music Ensemble.  They are also connected to the relatively new Astoria Symphonic Choir.   I think what … Continue reading

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Astoria Weekend Run Down

This weekend seems to be full of amazing things to do – it’s going to be hard to decide what to do, though I’m leaning toward the Build It Green! party. I love it when there’s a lot to share … Continue reading

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