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Events at Flushing Town Hall
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In the Galleries
Wed Jul 16th - Wed Dec 31st
MEMBERS' ART EXHIBITION 2008
Members of the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts who are visual artists show their work in the exhibition, a yearly tradition at Flushing Town Hall. One hundred or more works in all media. Much of the art is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits Flushing Council's Visual Arts programs.
Members of the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts who are visual artists show their work in the exhibition, a yearly tradition at Flushing Town Hall. One hundred or more works in all media. Much of the art is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits Flushing Council's Visual Arts programs.
Sun Nov 23rd
The Aesthetics of Diversity: Salon Sundays
Artists are invited to bring in an original work of art to show and discuss. Each artist is given 5 minutes to speak, followed by questions and answers. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Artists are invited to bring in an original work of art to show and discuss. Each artist is given 5 minutes to speak, followed by questions and answers. Starts at 2:00 PM.
November
Fri Nov 21st
The Annual NEA Jazz Masters Concert (A Song for Earl May)
"Earl May gave so much more than music" (Dr. Billy Taylor) Three recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Award (our nation's top jazz honor), Jimmy Heath, Barry Harris and Joe Wilder, join with Benny Powell, Tootie Heath and David Wong to pay homage to late bassist Earl May who joined them all onstage at Flushing Town Hall last year. May was a protegee of Charles Mingus and a member of Dr. Billy Taylor's band. He played with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Mercer Ellington and John Coltrane. The program will feature jazz standards, ballads, and Earl May favorites. Starts at 8:00 PM.
"Earl May gave so much more than music" (Dr. Billy Taylor) Three recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Award (our nation's top jazz honor), Jimmy Heath, Barry Harris and Joe Wilder, join with Benny Powell, Tootie Heath and David Wong to pay homage to late bassist Earl May who joined them all onstage at Flushing Town Hall last year. May was a protegee of Charles Mingus and a member of Dr. Billy Taylor's band. He played with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Mercer Ellington and John Coltrane. The program will feature jazz standards, ballads, and Earl May favorites. Starts at 8:00 PM.
December
Fri Dec 5th
Hendrik Meurken's New York Samba Jazz Quartet
"Meurkens is the world's leading exponent of the jazz harmonica." (Jazz Times) Meurkens is a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and vibraphone and is considered the most important Jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. German born, Meurkens spent years in Brazil perfecting the various styles of Brazilian music from Bossa Nova to Samba. He is joined by Helio Alves, piano; Adriano Santos, drums; and Gustavo Amarante, bass. Starts at 8:00 PM.
"Meurkens is the world's leading exponent of the jazz harmonica." (Jazz Times) Meurkens is a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and vibraphone and is considered the most important Jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. German born, Meurkens spent years in Brazil perfecting the various styles of Brazilian music from Bossa Nova to Samba. He is joined by Helio Alves, piano; Adriano Santos, drums; and Gustavo Amarante, bass. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Sat Dec 6th
Queens Jazz Trail
For Families: Hop aboard the Flushing Town Hall Trolley for a fascinating journey through neighborhoods where Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane lived! Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Hop aboard the Flushing Town Hall Trolley for a fascinating journey through neighborhoods where Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane lived! Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sat Dec 6th
Interactive Arts: Telling Tall Tales
For Families: Recommended age: 6 to adult Interactive Arts is free for members with ticket purchase to SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks (Ricitos) and the Three Bears the same afternoon at 3 pm. You can find folk tales in many different ethnic groups all over the world. Some stories, like Cinderella or Little Red Riding Hood, are told differently depending on the background of the storyteller. In this workshop, we'll take a fun look at the basic elements of familiar fairy tales, re-imagine them, and bring to life new characters and circumstances that will create a fresh tale to tell in our own neighborhood. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Recommended age: 6 to adult Interactive Arts is free for members with ticket purchase to SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks (Ricitos) and the Three Bears the same afternoon at 3 pm. You can find folk tales in many different ethnic groups all over the world. Some stories, like Cinderella or Little Red Riding Hood, are told differently depending on the background of the storyteller. In this workshop, we'll take a fun look at the basic elements of familiar fairy tales, re-imagine them, and bring to life new characters and circumstances that will create a fresh tale to tell in our own neighborhood. Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sat Dec 6th
Public Performance: SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks (Ricitos) and The Three Bears
For Families: "Children's Theater at its best!" (The New York Daily News) "...Salud! I felt like a kid again." (Theatremania.com) Baby bear is frightened when he sees a strange girl-like creature in the forest one day. How will he respond when he finds her in his house? SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks (Ricitos) and The Three Bears bilingually blends this classic story with full-size bears, fresh melodies, and fun surprises. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years. Starts at 3:00 PM.
For Families: "Children's Theater at its best!" (The New York Daily News) "...Salud! I felt like a kid again." (Theatremania.com) Baby bear is frightened when he sees a strange girl-like creature in the forest one day. How will he respond when he finds her in his house? SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks (Ricitos) and The Three Bears bilingually blends this classic story with full-size bears, fresh melodies, and fun surprises. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years. Starts at 3:00 PM.
Sun Dec 7th
FALU
In collaboration with Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series "Ethereal...transcendent...spiritual" (Allmusic.com) "Vocalist Falu breaks new ground, inspires worldwide following with India Hindi" (IndianLifeandStyle.com) East Indian born, classically trained vocalist and band leader Falu has performed as a soloist with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project and is a Carnegie Hall Musical Ambassador to NYC. With her band of the same name, she draws elegantly from Indian classical, alternative rock, contemporary pop, and electronic styles to create a tight mix of East and West, ancient and modern. Starts at 2:00 PM.
In collaboration with Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series "Ethereal...transcendent...spiritual" (Allmusic.com) "Vocalist Falu breaks new ground, inspires worldwide following with India Hindi" (IndianLifeandStyle.com) East Indian born, classically trained vocalist and band leader Falu has performed as a soloist with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project and is a Carnegie Hall Musical Ambassador to NYC. With her band of the same name, she draws elegantly from Indian classical, alternative rock, contemporary pop, and electronic styles to create a tight mix of East and West, ancient and modern. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Mon Dec 8th
Goldilocks (Ricitos) and the Three Bears
School Performance: Performance Schedules: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM; Performance Length: 1 hour; Grades: K-6; Q&A with performers after the show! SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears introduces students to a classic fairy tale that has been updated to address the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and getting introduced to a few new characters. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years.
School Performance: Performance Schedules: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM; Performance Length: 1 hour; Grades: K-6; Q&A with performers after the show! SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears introduces students to a classic fairy tale that has been updated to address the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and getting introduced to a few new characters. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years.
Mon Dec 8th
Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears
For Families: Performance Length: 1 hour; Q&A with performers after the show! SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears introduces students to a classic fairy tale that has been updated to address the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and getting introduced to a few new characters. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years. Starts at 10:00 AM.
For Families: Performance Length: 1 hour; Q&A with performers after the show! SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears introduces students to a classic fairy tale that has been updated to address the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and getting introduced to a few new characters. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years. Starts at 10:00 AM.
Mon Dec 8th
Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears
For Families: Performance Length: 1 hour; Q&A with performers after the show! SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears introduces students to a classic fairy tale that has been updated to address the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and getting introduced to a few new characters. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years. Starts at 11:30 AM.
For Families: Performance Length: 1 hour; Q&A with performers after the show! SEA-Teatro's Goldilocks(Ricitos) and the Three Bears introduces students to a classic fairy tale that has been updated to address the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and getting introduced to a few new characters. SEA Teatro is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-three years. Starts at 11:30 AM.
Sun Dec 21st
The Nutcracker
For Families: "This is what cultural arts are supposed to be." (Port Washington News) Tchaikovsky's holiday music comes to life as Ballet for Young Audiences introduces children to the story of Clara's Nutcracker . He turns into a Prince and takes her to visit the Enchanted Forest with its magical dancing snowflakes and the wondrously beautiful Sugarplum Fairy in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: "This is what cultural arts are supposed to be." (Port Washington News) Tchaikovsky's holiday music comes to life as Ballet for Young Audiences introduces children to the story of Clara's Nutcracker . He turns into a Prince and takes her to visit the Enchanted Forest with its magical dancing snowflakes and the wondrously beautiful Sugarplum Fairy in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sat Dec 27th
Catch The Kwanzaa Beat
For Families: In Swahili, Harambee means "let us pull together", so bring together your friends and family this Kwanzaa season to experience the living traditions of dance and music in African culture. Members of the Harambee Dance Company will provide the vibrant rhythms and expressive moves to help us explore the best of this cultural celebration. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: In Swahili, Harambee means "let us pull together", so bring together your friends and family this Kwanzaa season to experience the living traditions of dance and music in African culture. Members of the Harambee Dance Company will provide the vibrant rhythms and expressive moves to help us explore the best of this cultural celebration. Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sun Dec 28th
The Nutcracker
For Families: "This is what cultural arts are supposed to be." (Port Washington News) Tchaikovsky's holiday music comes to life as Ballet for Young Audiences introduces children to the story of Clara's Nutcracker . He turns into a Prince and takes her to visit the Enchanted Forest with its magical dancing snowflakes and the wondrously beautiful Sugarplum Fairy in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: "This is what cultural arts are supposed to be." (Port Washington News) Tchaikovsky's holiday music comes to life as Ballet for Young Audiences introduces children to the story of Clara's Nutcracker . He turns into a Prince and takes her to visit the Enchanted Forest with its magical dancing snowflakes and the wondrously beautiful Sugarplum Fairy in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sun Dec 28th
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah!
For Families: Join Louie Miranda, the bilingual singer, songwriter, and family entertainer for a highly interactive concert celebrating Hanukkah. Louie will perform original and traditional songs and stories from his CD recording Louie's Jewish Fiesta as well as a variety of fun, danceable tunes that will have the crowd bailando y cantado! www.louiemusic.com Starts at 11:00 AM.
For Families: Join Louie Miranda, the bilingual singer, songwriter, and family entertainer for a highly interactive concert celebrating Hanukkah. Louie will perform original and traditional songs and stories from his CD recording Louie's Jewish Fiesta as well as a variety of fun, danceable tunes that will have the crowd bailando y cantado! www.louiemusic.com Starts at 11:00 AM.