By The Times-Ledger
Auditions/Rehearsals
Douglaston Community Theatre is casting for the Broadway Thriller Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher at the Zion Church Parish Hall, 44th Ave., Douglaston on Tues., March 13 and 15 at 8 p.m. and on Sat., March 17 at 1 p.m. Performances will be May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19. 516-338-6234.
Senior Theater Acting Repertory (STAR) always welcomes retired persons interested in acting. To arrange for an audition, call Stan Guttman at 224-2729.
The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra continues biweekly Wednesday evening rehearsals at the Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. Rehearsals begin at 7:45 p.m. 718-591-3456.
Art Shows
The National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, presents the Month of March Member Show from March 5 to March 30. The show's theme is “I See Me” and promises to be an exciting, creative exhibition. Hours of the League are from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily except Fridays. Reception on Sun., March 18 at 2 p.m. There is never an admission charge to see League events. 718-224-4953.
Classes
Art classes are offered at the Cultural Arts Department of the Central Queens YM-YMHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. 718-268-5011.
Comedy
Tall Tales and Other Things: Musician/Storyteller Cecilia Smith tells “Papa John's Tall Tale,” a humorous African-American story on Thurs., Feb 22 at 4 p.m. at the Kew Gardens Hills Branch Public Library, 72-33 Vleigh Place, 718-261-6654.
“The Undisputed Heavyweight Comedy King,” Andrew Dice Clay will bring his street smart, sex-obsessed persona to Westbury Music Fair for two nights only! On Fri., April 13 and Sat., April 14. Tickets are $45. 212-307-7171.
Concerts
Soft or loud performances sing in groups and as a chorus on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. under the direction of Evelyn Castro of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music at the the Kew Gardens Community Center 80-02 Queens Blvd. 718-268-5960.
Melding jazz, funk, rock, soul and R&B, Tower of Power and Average White Band will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.
On Sun., March 4 at 1 p.m. the Messiah Festival of the Arts series features a one-hour performance by pianist Cynthia Macias, performing works by Bach Bethoven and Chopin at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 94-15 165 St. Admission: Free.
A blues jam session featuring guitarist Alan Burroughs will take place at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College on Fri., March 9. Tickets: $5, $3. 718-482-5151. 718-482-5151.
African Soul Music, for ages 5-12, with Makinto performing a one-man show , will be presented Thurs., Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Fresh Meadows Public Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expwy. Using voice and a variety of instruments including the African balaphone, guitar, flute, calimba and talking drum, he makes the audience sing, clap and tap their feet to the sounds of African music. Preregistration required. 718-454-7272.
B.B. King and Bobby “Blue” Bland will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Sat., April 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. 212-307-7171.
“Yesterday and Today,” with the Charles Carrington Trio, featuring vocalist Penney Dossett, Charles Carrington on keyboard and Al MacDowell on bass will be on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the South Jamaica Branch Public Library, 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica. 718-739-4088.
The Carnegie Hall/Citibank Neighborhood Concert Series, presents Chris Washburne and Syotos, Latin-jazz players on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. at the Jackson Heights Branch, 35-51 81 St., Jackson Heights. 718-899-2500.
The Blues Tunes of Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith, featuring the Bennett Harris Blues Duo. Celebrate the flavor and spirit of the old-time blues with Bennett Harris and Gary Brooks. The Duo will highlight the music of two of America's greatest blues singers on Sat., Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Ozone Park Public Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd. 718-845-3127.
Jazz Influences Around the Globe – Join international jazz vocalist Gabriel Tranchina and pianist/composer Joe Vincent Tranchina as they highlight jazz's international influence, from American blues to Brazilian and Latin jazz and much more on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the South Ozone Park Public Library, 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard. 718-529-1660.
A classical concert, featuring violinist Ying Jian and piansit Jonna Chao will be Sun., Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing. 718-661-1200.
Bethany Lutheran Church, 48-08 915th Place, Elmhurst, presents “Angelic Voices for Christ” Gospel Choir in concert Sun., March 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets $5.718-592-3107.
Carnegie Hall/Citibank Neighborhood Concert Series presents the American Brass Orchestra on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Flushing Branch Public Library, 41-17 Main Street, 718-661-1200.
The works of Mozart, Verdi, Haydn, Still and R. Strauss, featuring violinist soloist Allan Schiller, will be presented at the Newton Senior Center (Italian Charities Bldg.) 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst on Tues. Mar. 6 at 2:15 p.m.; Service Now for Adult Persons, 80-45 Winchester Blvd. on Wed., Mar. 14 at 1 p.m.; AARP of Auburndale Lutheran Church, 44-10 192 St. on Mon., Mar. 19 at 2 p.m.; Bell Park Jewish Center, 231-10 Hillside Ave. on Thurs., Mar. 22 at 1 p.m.; Hillcrest Jewish Center 183-02 Union Turnpike; Sun., Mar. 25 at 2 p.m.; Samuel Fielf YM&YMHA, 59-20 Little Neck Parkway on Tues., Mar. 27 at 11 a.m. and at the Howard Beach Senior Center, 156-45 84 St., Howard Beach on Wed., April 18 at 1:15 p.m. 718-776-5914.
Rego Park Branch Public Library, 91-41 63 Drive, Rego Park , celebrates the flavor and spirit of the old-time blues with Bennett Harris and Gary Brooks. The Duo will highlight the music of two of America's greatest blues singers. 718-459-5140.
Mary Wilson and The Supremes, along with Dennis Edwards' Temptation Review, perform at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. 212-307-7171.
The Bellerose-Floral Park Centre Lions Club presents its second annual Doo-Wop Concert to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation on Sat., March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard T. Herber Auditorium 75 Ocean Ave., Malverne. Featuring Lenny Cocco and the Chimes, the Dimensions, The Del-Vikings, Vito Picone and the Elegants and Steve Mitchell (A Touch of Elvis). Hosted by WCBS FM 101's Don K. Reed. Tickets: $25. 516-437-2509.
Westbury Music Fair kicks off the 2001 Country Concert Series with Alan Jackson performing on Sat., Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $60. 212-307-7171.
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the San Francisco Symphony at 8 p.m., Fri., Feb. 23 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at Long Island University. 516-299-3100.
Johnny Mathis, one of the most enduring figures in popular music, has recorded more than 100 albums, including many that have become milestones in 20th century popular culture. For the first time in three years, Mathis will perform his satin smooth vocals at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 2 and Sat., March 3. Both performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets: 212- 307-7171.
Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan will grace the stage at Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.
Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall, along with special guests Ron White and Larry the Cableguy, Foxworthy and Engvall appear at Westbury Music Fair on March l0 at 6 p.m and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50. 212-307-7171.
The third Doo-Wop Golden Oldies Concert will be presented Sat., March 31 at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross High School, 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing, hosted by Don K Reed of WCBS-FM 101 and featuring Doo-Wop acts: The Classics, Passions, Mystics, Chantels, Emotions, and one Acapella Group. Tickets: $25. 718-224-1226.
Buster Poindexter brings his “Hot! Hot! Hot!” performance to Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 9 at 8 p.m.. Tickets: $32.50. 212-307-7171.
Irish Candelight Cafe Night with Morningstar, performing authentic Irish Ballads, folk songs and love songs will be Sat., March 3 at 7 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. Fee: $15. 718-358-0067.
Up 'N Irish, a rousing celebration of all things Irish, comes to Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 8 at 8 p.m with Andy Cooney, Brendan Grace and Dermot O'Brien. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.
Westbury Music Fair kicks off the 2001 Country Concert Series with Alan Jackson preforming Sat., Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $60. 212-307-7171.
Broadway star and recording artist Linda Eder will appear at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. 631-888-9000.
The Queens Museum of Art highlights a range of compelling glass works in an exhibition titled “Heart of Glass,” on display from Feb. 22 through May 27. The seven international artists included in this survey take a conceptual and poetic approach to the medium while demonstrating its versatility. A kaleidoscope of shape, texture, color and size is employed by each artist to evoke visceral reactions to their themes of nature, science, folklore, myths, and history. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.
Celebrate the flavor and spirit of the old-time blues with Queens natives Bennett Harris on vocal, guitar, harmonica and even the circa-1941 steel guitar, and Gary Brooks on Fender bass. The Bennett Harris Blues Duo will also be performing the “Blues Tunes Of Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith” on Sat., Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Ozone Park Public Library, 92-24 Rockaway Boulevard. 718-845-3127.
Comedy
Saint Gregory Theatre Group presents its winter comedy, “The Late Christopher Bean,” starring Karen Platania, Nick DeCesare and Cecilia Vaicels. This light-hearted comedy delights young and old. Show dates are Thurs., Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a dinner theatre and cabaret; Feb. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20, $18, $12, $10. All performances will take place in Gregorian Hall. 718-224-4439.
Contests
The Alliance of Queens Artists announces that Krispy Kreme is sponsoring the Doughnut Art Contest open to all New York area artists working in oils, acrylics, watercolor, pencil, markers, collage, or other media. You must submit a slide or photo of your original art which includes a doughnut and Krispy Kreme logo. First prize is a purchase award of $2,500 from Krispy Kreme. Deadline is March 3. For the application and more information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: AQA Gallery Attn: Doughnut, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375. 718-520-9842.
Dancing
Polish Traditional Dances, presented by the Polonaise Folk Dance Company will be Sat., Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 20-12 Madison St., Ridgewood. 718-821-4770.
Ballroom Dancing is held Wednesdays at Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St., Flushing from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 718-268-2800.
Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point, presents Country Line Dancing on Mondays for beginners from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Intermediates learn from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Admission: $5, $6. 718-358-0067.
Irish dancing lessons with All-Ireland dancing champion Niall O'Leary are offered at Yeats' Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd. in Bayside from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday. 212-726-1602.
Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, presents ballroom dancing every Friday at 2 p.m. Admission: $40. 718-423-8179.
Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, presents free line dance lessons every Monday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 1 p.m. 718-423-8179.
Line Dancing with Steve is held every Monday at Community Education Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.
Society Tempo Ballroom Dancers is offering lessons to the public in the latest crazes of Ballroom at their Forest Hills, Belie Harbor, Glendale, Bayside, Floral Park, Elmhurst, Maspeth, and Flushing locations, complimentary to the complete beginner. Learn how, with or without a partner, and enjoy socializing. Membership requires learning basics in the standard dances, but membership is not a requirement. 718-891-4209.
Israeli and Folk Dance Class will be held every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 209 St., and Cross Island Parkway. Instructors Rae and George Nemoviche. 718-428-6363.
Events
Meet Author Edwidge Danticat on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Laurelton Library Branch, 134-26 225th Street. Danticat's novel,” A Farming of Bones,” poetically yet brutally recounts the 1937 slaughter of thousands of Haitians living and working in the Dominican Republic by the dictator Rafael Trujillo,and the cruelties of working the sugar cane fields. Danticat's collection of short stories, Krik? Krak! was a National Book Award finalist; her novel Breath, Eyes, Memory was selected by Oprah Winfrey. For further information, phone 718-528-2822.
The Bayside Historical Society hosts an Antique Show and Valentine Brunch on Sat., Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $25. Antique show: $5. 718-352-1548.
Mary Jo Anzel will do a floral watercolor demonstration on Fri., March 2 at 8 p.m. at The National Art League 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. All are welcome. No admission. 718-224-4953.
The Central Queens YM-YWHA, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, will hold a Purim Carnival on Sun., March 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring entertainer Denise Lifeson presenting music for all ages. Admission: $7,$5, $3, $2. 718-285-5011.
The Tuesday Morning Club of Douglaston will present Mozart's piano Sonata in B flat. Brahms' Sonata for violin and piano in G major. (Hiroko nakahara, violin, Anita Golber, paino) Songs by Faure, Gluck and Ponchielli (Georgette Hutchins, Mezzo soprano), on Tues.,Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in the Douglaston Community Church, 39-50 Douglaston parkway. 718-224-2597.
Mardi Gras will be held on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica. Cajun food, raffles prizes, music. Admission: $10, $5. 718-380-4710.
A Family St. Patricks Day Party will be held on Sat., March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Hollis Woods Community Church, 215-16 82 Ave., Hollis Hills. Games, entertainment, raffles, music and more. 718-740-9400.
All children and their parents are invited to participate in a gala Children's Purim Party and Carnival on Sun., March 4 at 10 a.m. at the Briarwood Jewish Center, 139-06 86th Ave. The festivities will begin with songs, skits, and a children's Costume Parade and Contest. Every child in costume will get a prize. The party will be followed by a Carnival. 718-657-5151
The Senior Adult Department of the Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, presents its monthly Simcha Party on Thurs., Feb. 22 when Alicia Murray will presents “Come to the Cabaret.”Admission: $2, $4. 718-268-5011.
Exhibits
The New York Hall of Science presents “Psychology: It's More Than You Think” through April 29 , including the Living Carpet in the Great Hall. 718-699-0005.
The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave., presents “Sequined Surfaces: Haitian Vodoun Flags” now through April 20. 718-658-7400.
The 71st annual Spring Open Juried Exhibition of the National Art League will be presented May 7 to June 8. $1,500 in awards. All media except photography, judged by Charlotta Kotik, curator of the Brooklyn Museum. Send a self-adrressed, stamped envlope for prospectus to: Open Show, National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 718-224-4953
The Bayside Historical Society, Building 208, Fort Totten, Bayside presents Paper Quilts, an exhibition by Zelda Tanenbaum. There will be a tour of the quilts and demonstration at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. 718-352-1548.
The Community Church of Douglaston presents the works of three well-known artists of the community: Mary Ann Klein, Diane Liberman, and Jean Rogers. Exhibit hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m on Feb. 24 and 25, March 3 and March 10 and 11. 718-229-2169
Queensborough Community College Holocaust Resource Center and Archives presents “Janusz Korczak's Warsaw” through June 30. The exhibit traces the career of Janusz Korczak in Warsaw until his death at Treblinka in August, 1942. Consists of a narrative text, photographs and documents. Library Basement, Room 30. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event. 718-225-1617.
Look up in the sky…it's a bird…it's a plane…no, it's Not-a-Superhero, appearing at the Queens Museum of Art now through May 27. Artist Luca Buvoli presents the latest chapter in the adventures of Not-a-Superhero, in the exhibition Around, Around, and Away-Not-a-Superhero and the Myth of New York, the latest installment in the museum's Wall Work series. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.
Science and technology shed a whole new light on traditional printmaking and photography by creating new, exciting forms of contemporary art. Art and Science Collaborations brings its third annual digital art competition exhibition to the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 718-699-0005
The History of the Great Hall – the Architecture of the New York Hall of Science is presented by the Hallin Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This compact panel exhibit spotlights the New York Hall of Science, built for the 1964 -1965 World's Fair. Discover the Great Hall, its architect, Wallace K. Harrison, and the history behind its seven-story blue stained glass serpentine walls. 718-699-0005.
Faces tell a thousand stories, the eyes are the windows of the soul. Esther Kirchevsly teaches portrait drawing to novices and practices artists at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 718-268-5960.
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre presents “My Haitian Diary” by Francois Rides Garcia. Free admission. Also, the Afrikan Poetry Theatre continues its exhibit, “Perspective Visions” by Philip Howell, a photo essay, at the Center For Culture, 176-03 Jamaica Ave. 718-523-3312.
“Angels of Deliverance,” an exhibit on the Underground Railroad, continues through Feb. 25 at the Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. 718-939-0647.
“Castle – 6,500 years of Bayside History,” and other exhibits are on display at the Bayside Historical Society Mondays through Saturdays. 718-3521548.
An ongoing art exhibit featuring oilist Mary Ann Klein, watercolorist Diane Lieberman, and photographer Jean Rogers continues on Feb. 24, 25 and March 3, 10, 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Church of Doulgaslton, 39-50 Douglaston Parkway. 718-229-6169.
Films
“A Nation of Law,” part of the “Eyes On The Prize : The History of the Civil Rights Movement,” an African American Heritage film documentary series, will be shown on Thurs., Feb 22 at the Langston Hughes Public Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard. 718-651-1100.
“The Girl From Chicago” will be shown at the Museum of the Moving Image Sat., Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. Museum members are admitted free. 718-784-0077.
Forums
A Visual Arts Forum will be held on the second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at La Vuelta Bistro, Long Island City. Artists are invited to bring one work of art to share. 718-274-9585.
Instruction/lectures
Traditional Greek folk dances are taught weekly at the Greek Cultural Center, 27-18 Hoyt Ave., Astoria. Classes are forming now for the beginning and advanced dancer through June. Registration is ongoing. Classes are held on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. for adult beginners and 9:30 p.m. for the advanced. Children's classes are held on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (for ages 6-10) and 7:15 p.m. (for ages 10-14) 718-726-7329.
Lectures
Novelist W.G. Sebald will be the guest of the Queens College Evening Readings on Tues., March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Music Building, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing. Admission: $8. 718-997-4646.
Meetings
The Queens College Community Orchestra will meet on Mon., Feb. 26 and continue to meet on Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for 12 sessions. 718-997-5700.
Performances
Haitian Music and Dance, performed by Anakawona Dance Group, featuring master drummer Robert Boco “Ti Toutou” on Sat., Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Laurelton Branch Public Library, 134-26 225 St., Laurelton. 718-528-2822.
Musical Tales from Africa, Tammy Hall and Hasan Bakr display the cultural link between music and stories steeped in the beauty and wisdom of the people of Africa will be performed on Thurs., Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bayside Branch Public Library, 214-20 Northern Boulevard, Bayside. Instruments such as the mbira, djembe drum and shekere will be featured. 718-229-1834.
“We're Into Love,” an original musical revue highlighting songs about love and other human relationships, including “Love and Marriage,” “Together Wherever We Go,” is Sat., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Bayside Public LIbrary, 214-20 Northern Boulevard. 718-229-1834.
The Outragoeus Fortune Company presents Arcadia, the award-winning play by Tom Stoppars, at Queens Theatre in the Park on March 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 8 p.m. and March 4 and 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $18, $16. 718-760-00064.
Through the magic of live musical theater, all-time favorite children's classics come to life this spring at Westbury Music Fair including, Yate's Musical Theatre's Snow White on March 10 at 11 a.m. and Peter Rabbit on April 14 at I1 a.m. Franklin the Turtle will make a stop at Westbury with Franklins Big Adventure on Sun., May 6 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 212- 307-7171.
A novice Angel, with a special mission, is sent to earth to work as a servant for an eccentric upper-class family. The End of the World may be near. A very funny “human comedy” for the whole family will be held through March 11. English Performances: Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Spanish Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. Tickets $20, $18. 718-729-3880.
Smooth rhythm and blues are the focus of “Yesterday and Today,” a performance by the Charles Carrington Trio, featuring vocalist Penney Dossett, Charles Carrington on keyboard and Al MacDowell on bass. The performance will take place on Sat., Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. at the South Jamaica Branch, 108-41 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, and will include selections like Gwen Guthrie's “Close To You,” Smokey Robinson's “Ooo Baby, Baby,” and Joycelyn Brown's “Somebody Else's Guy.” 718-739-4088.
Oakland Jewish Center, 61-35 220 St., Bayside presents Voices of Broadway on March 17 at 8:15 p.m. Sumptuous Buffet Viennese Table, Purim Gala. Admission: $18. 718-225-7800.
Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, presents The American Premiere Bilingual Production of The Man of the Century/El Hombre Del Siglo through March 11. Tickets: $20, $18, $16. 718-729-3880.
Queens Theatre in the Park In F1ushing Meadows Corona Park presents Jazzdance by Danny Buraczeski, on Sat., March 3 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sun., March 4 at 3 p.m. in Manhattan the following week. Song Awakened is a lyrically sensuous suite to the vocals of Cesaria Evora, and is inspired by Buraczeski's 2000 trip to Havana. Tickets: $27, $24, $21, and $17. 718-760-0064,
Dream a Dream Productions, a theater repertory company, perform scenes and monologues on selected Saturdays now through March at the Forest Hills Branch Public Library, 108-19 71st Ave. 718-268-7934.
Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, presents Imago's “Frogs, Lizards, Orbs and Slinkys” on Sat., March 10 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $IS; $16, $12. 718-760-0064,
Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., Flushing presents Open Mic Night on the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights and comedians are welcome. 718-424-6494.
Open Mic for poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights, and comedians is held on the first Monday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Caffe Greco, 79-08 37th Ave., Jackson Heights. 718-424-6494.
Queens Theatre in the Park presents Sam Harris In Concert, Fri., March 9 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage of Queens Theafre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Tickets: $22, $18, $15 718-760-0064.
Singles
Cyber Singles meets Thursdays at 9 p.m. at Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St. 718-268-2800.
The Central Queens Y in Forest Hills offers volleyball for singles 22 to 45 on Sunday mornings. 718-268-5011.
The Outdoor Singles activities hotline is 718-353-5506.
Seniors
The Forest Hills Senior Center offers line dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. 718-699-1010.
The Kew Gardens Community Center offers a variety of exercise, art, and other classes and activities throughout the week. 718-268-5960.
The Rego Park Senior Center offers meals, health screenings, housing clinics, ballroom dancing, line dancing, and other events and activities. 718-896-8511.
Slide Lectures
Pedro Pacheco will give a slide lecture of his work on “The Essential in Art,” the creative attitude of the artist, on Sun., Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. This is a snow-day make-up. All are welcome. Free admission. Refreshments provided. 718-224-4953.
Workshops
Drama Workshop, scenes and monologues will be performed by Dream A Dream Productions, an acting repertoire company will be held on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Forest Hills Public Library, 108-19 71 Ave. 718-268-7934.
Watercolor Workshop for Adults will be offered Tues., Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Central Library Branch, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica. Preregistration is required. 718- 990-0700.
The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills offers Kids Painting Workshops on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids have fun while finding a new to express themselves. 718-520-9842.
The Acting Workshop of Queens continues this fall at the Forest Hills Adult Center, 67-01 110th Street, at Forest Hills High School on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee is $150. 718 263-8066.
The Forest Hills Community House, 108-25 62nd Drive, offers a weekly, multi-media creative arts group for teens through age 18 on Monday evenings. 718-592-5757.
Esther Krichevsky teaches portrait drawing to novices and practiced artists at Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 718-268-5960.
The Queens Museum of Art presents free Family Drop-In Art Workshops every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 718-592-9700.
