Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria Darts!
Have you ever played darts before? Pretty fun, right? Well there’s a new league in Astoria, and they’re ready to play. But their main goal is to have fun, and make friends in the neighborhood – it’s a great way to meet people. The league starts on October 6th and runs for eight weeks and playoffs.…
Read MoreSteven Spielberg Movie Being Filmed!
Looks like there’s a new movie being filmed in Astoria – and it’s being directed by Steven Spielberg! The online Hollywood news source Tracking Board has some info on the movie: Amy Ryan is set to star opposite Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance in ST. JAMES PLACE, while Alan Alda, Eve Hewson and Billy Magnussen are all in talks to join. Directed…
Read MoreAstoria Restaurant Week Arrives!
September 19 – 28 is Astoria Restaurant Week, and lots of local spots are in on the celebrations! The goal of Astoria Restaurant Week is to showcase all the diverse offerings in Astoria – which we definitely have a lot of. The festivities are kicking off tomorrow with the sold out launch party, but don’t fret! You can…
Read MoreCHIPOTLE IN ASTORIA!?
We don’t want to get your hopes up. Or ours. But could our Chipotle prayers have been answered!? A user on Reddit dropped this one sentence bomb last night, and its got our burrito-filled hearts beating: “31st and Ditmars. Pizza Palace out, Chipotle in. That’s the rumor. I hope it is true.” So, we reached…
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Cold For an Icebox..Right?
There are so many coffee shops in NYC….how can you chose? COFFEED is a NYC-based coffee shop that is quickly expanding! My favorite thing about Coffeed is the importance they set to charitable giving. This coffee company is driven to become one of the most charitable yet profitable companies in the world. Each of its…
Read MoreOktoberfest? How about OkTOGAfest.
There’s another event coming to Astoria from the wild minds at Pop Bar, and in keeping up with their daily dose of 90’s nostalgia, this one’s bringing you back to your college days. Now, no college party is complete without two thing: Red solo cups. And a kegger. And once a year, everyone donned their…
Read MoreOktoberfest in Astoria!
First, let’s talk about the origin of Oktoberfest! Here’s where it all began: Bavarian Crown Prince Louis, later King Louis I of Bavaria, marries Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities, held on the fields in front of the city gates. These famous public fields were…
Read MoreA New Place to Teach and Learn in Astoria!
With Astoria’s never ending population of artists, we’re always excited for a new venue to feature them. But this venue is a little different – they offer even more. Q.E.D is coming to Astoria, and they call themselves “A place to show and tell.” What they are is a space for teachers – and a…
Read MoreAvon Comes to Astoria
Ladies, we’ve been waiting for a Sephora… and we’ve got a step in the right direction. Last week, Astoria saw the grand opening of a new Avon location. Located at 30-15 Steinway Street, the new location saw lots of support from locals, including Councilman Costa Constantinides. If you’ve never heard of Avon, the way it works…
Read MoreThe 9/11 Candelight Vigil – An Astoria Tradition
It has been 13 years since the September 11th attacks, and memorials and vigils have become tradition all over America. One such tradition – a candlelight vigil held in Astoria – has been continued on since its inception in 2002. In 2002, the UCCA, led by President Rosemarie Poveromo, and Senator Michael Gianaris, began the…
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