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Queens Art Express Kick Off Party

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Meg

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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Queens Swap Was a Rousing Success!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Meg

This past weekend, I hosted the inaugural Queens Swap, a food swap based in our fair borough. An organized food swap had never happened in Queens, so I’m so proud to have been the person to start things up here, … Continue reading →

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Helping Out the Astoria Park Shore Fest

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Meg

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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Astoria Park Alliance

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Meg

I wrote an article profile on the awesome Astoria Park Alliance. I was there at the very first meeting that I reference in the article, and although my participation these days is minimal, I still believe they are an awesome … Continue reading →

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Yoga in Astoria

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Meg

I recently put together an article on yoga in Astoria.  It’s a very popular way for many Astorians to keep fit and stay centered. My personal favorite yoga studio is the Giving Tree Yoga Studio, but I know that all … Continue reading →

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Take a Tour on the Newtown Creek

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Meg

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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Cocktails in Astoria

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Meg

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

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Meg

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

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Meg

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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Going Green in Astoria

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Meg

I’m pretty happy with this new article on going green in Astoria. I incorporated concepts, practical application and philosophy in the article, and I think it works. “Refuse” is my current favorite. From the intro: With the reality of climate … Continue reading →

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