Block party welcomes visitors to the ‘wonderful world’ of Queens
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A Corona block party introduced visitors to the “wonderful world” of Queens — and the vibrant sounds of jazz.
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How the dawn of modern pop music began in Flushing
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With its glittering, cutting edge sounds, the Bob Moog ushered in the beginning of the modern synth — and the start of modern music as we know it.
Read MoreLegal web entangles Queens’ Spider-Man as Sony, Disney battle for rights
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Upset fans have called for the media conglomerates to set aside their differences for the sake of the character, with some calling for boycotts of the Marvel Universe.
Read MoreWhile MoMA is away, Queens’ museums will play
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Check out our favorite places to go view some arts that’s beautiful, or bizarre, or sometimes both.
Read More‘Who is the victim, the shooter or the shot?’ Jamaica playwright asks
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Yogi “Y?” Guyadin’s new play explores the dynamics between victims and perpetrators through the lens of gun violence.
Read MoreJamaica gets another day of free family fun with ‘Weekend Walk’ event
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The event will feature free face painting, games and art workshops.
Read MoreHow one of Disney’s greatest masterpieces debuted in Queens
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It's a small borough after all.
Read MoreCorona block party celebrates Satchmo and Queens’ jazz history
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An annual block party hosted by the Louis Armstrong House Museum will introduce visitors to the “wonderful world” of Corona.
Read MoreCalling all Queens artists: Do you want $10k?
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The Queens Council on the Arts is calling on Queens-based choreographers, playwrights and composers to apply to its Artist Commissioning Program.
Read More‘Sunnyside’ set to make small screen debut
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NBC has picked up a show called “Sunnyside,” following characters within the titular Queens neighborhood.
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Queens’ dolltr!ck is shattering the glass ceiling of electronic music
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In a genre dominated by men like deadmau5 and Daft Punk, dolltr!ck is not your typical electronic musician. But she hopes to not be atypical for long.
Read MoreRalph McDaniels leads effort to honor Queens’ black artists
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Queens is a theme, setting and source material for Nas and other musicians, especially black and African-American hip-hop artists, who use their work to honor their home borough.
Read MoreStrike up the band: Flushing Town Hall to host ‘All-Star’ jazz concert
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Ten musicians from Queens and Long Island will take the stage.
Read MoreQueens artists preview new performances centered on local experiences
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The program “democratizes the traditional commissioning process, which has historically been reserved for a privileged few.”
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