Posts by sonia
World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 2 Opening Reception
World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 2: Crocheted Culture Celebration! Exhibition Duration: December 11, 2015 to February 29, 2016 Opening Reception: Friday, December 11, 2015 ◆ 7:00 – 9:00 PM | FREE ADMISSION Location: Resobox Gallery 41-26 27th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 RSVP to our Facebook event! Exhibit Description What started as a unique Japanese crochet art…
Read MoreOpen Mic @ Hellgate on the Park
Help support your local mic! We want your arts! Every OTHER Wednesday night @ Hellgate On The Park Bar & Restaurant! 8:30pm signup. We end whenever 🙂 The talent thus far has been stupendous to say the least, and I look forward to seeing what is around the next corner 🙂 This place is great! It's…
Read MoreWho’s Got The Best Pizza Slice In Astoria?
Well we all know New York is known for its Pizza. Round the world people hear about the New York slice, and often flock to get a sample of New York’s finest, and Astoria is no exception. We have our fair share of Pizza places. Recently there may have been a few more opening up here…
Read MoreTree Lighting Celebration in Astoria Park
This December 5th from 1PM to 5PM, Astoria Park will hold the 3rd Annual Community Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrations. The event is suitable for all ages, whether you're an adult or a child and will take place on the great lawn. There will be train rides, Marshmallow toasting, Holiday performances and more, incuding of course, lighting of…
Read MoreIt’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!
It’s that time of the year again and we could not be more thrilled! There is a chill in the air, everyone’s bundled up and fresh baked everything is everywhere. Our homes are decked with all things festive and bright but what about our second home? The daily grind where we spend more time than…
Read MoreAstoria Guitar Thief Arrested
Police have successfully identified and arrested guitar thief Steven Proios, 32, of 78th Street in Astoria. The arrest was thanks to surveillance footage that captured Proios entering a Long Island City Guitar Center at 34-17 48th St. on Oct. 18 and stuffing his shirt with a guitar worth $4, 650 before casually walking out. Proios was subsequently charged with grand larceny,…
Read MoreFailed Robbery Suspects Wanted
Photos have been released of a group of suspects who attempted to rob a 99 cent store on 35-10 30th Ave. According to QNS, the suspects entered the store and kept the clerk occupied while a female in the group crawled underneath the counter and tried to steal the safe. The group failed and fled the…
Read MoreAstoria Music Society To Launch Winter Season
The heart will certainly flutter as the orchestra comes alive this winter. The Astoria Music Society is proud to announce that their 13th season will begin this December 19th at 8PM. 'Beautiful Winter' will mark the start of the season, performed by the Dorian Baroque Orchestra on baroque period instruments. There will also be a festival in…
Read MoreHave An All You Can Drink Party With ‘Home Alone’ & Queens Comfort
Well it's been 25 years since a very young Macaulay Culkin got left behind on Christmas by his family and ended up fending for himself against two hilariously clumsy and no good crooks in what would be one hell of a weekend. The plus side is that the crooks lost. The down side is that looking…
Read MoreYou’re Never Too Old For Face Painting!
Today, we had the pleasure and treat to have Lenore Koppelman, Artist and founder of The Cheeky Chipmunk stop by the office for a sit down and a face/body transformation of two of our team members . Born in Brazil, grew up in New Orleans but raised in Queens and now currently resides in Astoria.…
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