Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Weekend Culture! LIC Arts Open and Museums!
If you guys are looking for a bit of weekend culture, we’ve got some exciting news for you! The 4th Annual LIC Arts Open is well underway and open to the public. With 250 artists of every medium, and more than 85 exhibitions throughout 54 different locations, there is sure to be…
Read MoreBilly Conahan: The Renaissance
The first time I saw Billy Conahan was at the Waltz-Astoria, long before the inception of Give Me Astoria, and I was completely enthralled. So, naturally, I had to hunt him down and bring him to you guys, as Human of the Week. Sharing is caring. Billy got his start as a stand-up comedian, but…
Read More15 Things That Prove You’re From Astoria!
1. You spent summers as a kid visiting Astoria pool. 2. But your mom always picked out the weirdest bathing suits and MADE you wear water shoes. 3. You spent your 20’s watching Astoria nightlife come to life. 4. But now you’re more like… 5. You have no idea when so many hookah lounges appeared…
Read MoreSummer concert series in Astoria!
We just learned about this awesome event coming up! How awesome does a Beatles tribute sound?
Read MoreFatty’s is back!
Fatty’s opened their doors in 2003, and we all quickly fell in love. They were a neighborhood favorite, and when they recently closed their doors, we were super upset. But they’re back and better than ever! Still run by husband and wife duo Fernando Pena and Suzanne Furboter, Fatty’s is back to serving up well…
Read MorePorphyra: A little mythical, a little metal.
Porphyra is an awesome local band we got to hang out with recently. Headed by lead guitarist Billy Chrissochos, the band is creating unprecedented music in Astoria. Billy tells us the music is a little mix of everything. Lyrics incorporate history and classic Greek mythology, with a little dash of sci-fi. The band, comprised of…
Read MoreYoga Agora: Astoria’s Yoga Destination
A few years ago, Nick Velkov was in search of a job. His problem, though, was that he wanted a job that gave back to his home community of Astoria, and a job that he loved. His search led him to yoga, and in 2010 Yoga Agora was born. “I wanted to be part of a…
Read MoreIf You’ve Ever Wanted to Eat at Piccola Venezia, Now is the Time.
When you think of a luxurious restaurant in Astoria, most people’s first thought is Piccola Venezia. At one time or another, we’ve all been here for birthday dinners, graduation dinner, engagement parties, or to take our out of town guests somewhere to impress them. It’s an Astoria staple, and some residents have been coming here…
Read MoreNatalia Paruz: The Saw Lady
Natalia Paruz grew up as a dancer, and came to New York to train with the Martha Graham Dance Company. She taught dance, and was in dozens of productions and musicals. Then, one day after leaving Lincoln Center, her whole life changed. Natalia was hit by a car, and suffered permanent injuries to her upper…
Read MoreThe 5th Annual Frank Sinatra Film Festival!
This Tuesday and Thursday, the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts is having their fifth annual film festival! The two day festival is a showcase of students from the school who are focusing on film making, directing, producing and more. Tuesday will be a showcase of Freshman, Sophomore and Junior films, while Thursday is the senior…
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