Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Art House Astoria Conservatory for Music and Art Gala!
On Friday, October 24, 2014, Art House Astoria Conservatory for Music and Art celebrates its 5th Anniversary during its annual Fundraising Gala in Astoria. Our local favorite, Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company,will be hosting the gala for the second year. This year’s theme is POP ART! Art House Astoria is a non-profit, established in 2009, whose…
Read MoreA New Way to Mingle in Astoria!
When Ashley Dean moved to Astoria, she realized there wasn’t a real way for 20-somethings to get to know each other, mingle and enjoy all that Astoria has to offer. From there, the idea for Ice Cream Social Sundays was born! Ashley, who also goes by the self-proclaimed moniker of “Queen of Astoria,” tells us…
Read MoreCosta Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence
Coucilman Costa Constantinides recently spoke out in his support of domestic violence victims, and urged everyone to get involved in ending domestic violence and abuse. He said, “Most domestic violence incidents are never reported. That’s why I was out today for #GoPurpleDay to raise awareness and give out information. 1 in 4 women will experience…
Read MoreHalloween in Astoria!
We’re just about two weeks away from Halloween, and in the middle of picking costumes and stocking up on candy for trick or treaters, we’ve put together a big list of everything going on in Astoria for Halloween! Friday, October 24th Halloween at Twist and Smash’d Sports, 34-02 Steinway Street Saturday, October 25th …
Read MoreAstoria is Having a Pajama Party – At CAVO!
On October 28th, CAVO Lounge is having their fifth annual PJ Drive to support the Pajama Program! Pajama Program’s mission is to provide New Pajamas and New Books to children in need. Many of the children Pajama Program serve are waiting and hoping to be adopted. These children live in various situations including group homes, shelters…
Read MoreVite Vinosteria: Cozy, Italian, Amazing
Vite Vinosteria has been open for just three months now, but it has quickly become one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Astoria. We stopped by Vite on a rainy night, and were eager to step inside. The first thing you notice at Vite is that it’s not very large – but the perfect word…
Read MoreWe’re Having a Halloween Party!
We’re so excited to share that we’ve partnered up with The Astor Room and Kaufman-Astoria Studios, and we’re having a HALLOWEEN PARTY! We want you all the attend in your BEST 1920’s outfit – think Great Gatsby! The best part? It’s FREE. Come out and have some fun!
Read MoreOysterfest!
We recently featured Off the Hook Raw Bar as our Pick of the Week, and told you all about their awesome fresh seafood! Tonight, they’re having a huge event, and we can not wait.
Read MoreDeMarco Coffee: Bringing Fresh Roasted Coffee to Astoria
I discovered DeMarco Coffee on a whim – seemingly overnight a giant red, white and black sign popped up declaring a coffee roasting space – and naturally, I knew I had to stop by. Inside, I found Anthony Magazzu – or Tony, as everyone calls him – and he told me all about DeMarco. …
Read MoreRapture Lounge Closed
After more than a decade on a quiet corner in Astoria, Rapture Lounge has closed its doors. Owner Gladys recently posted this on the Rapture Lounge Facebook, “Dear Friends of Rapture, it is with great sadness that I inform you of our closing. We tried to work things out with the landlord but it has…
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