By The TimesLedger
Auditions/Rehearsals
Auditions for the comedy “Room Service” will be held on Thurs., May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyteriam Church of Whitestone. Seeking men of all ages and women 20-30 years old. 718-391-8697.
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.
The Queens chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is expanding its membership. All men who enjoy singing, be they tenors, leads, baritones or basses, are invited to attend rehearsals any Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the school hall at 74-15 175 St., Flushing. 718-468-8416.
Concerts
An Evening of Rockin' Soul will be offered at the Colden Center on the Queens College campus at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, featuring the Marvelettes (“Please Mr. Postman”) Harold Melvin's Blue Nottes (“If You Don't Know Me by Now”) Wil Hart formerly of the Delphonics (“La La Means I Love You”) Shireley Alston Reeves (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow?”) and The Chi-Lites (“Have You Seen Her?”). 718-793-8080.
The Oratorio Society of Queens performs Mozart's Requiem at 4 p.m. Sun., May 20 at Bayside High School. The program will also feature operatic highlights and two pieces by Aaron Copeland. 718-460-0726.
Queensborough Community College presents a Dance Workshop Concert on Thurs., May 17 and Fri., May 18 at 8 p.m. Student dancers perform their own work and that of guest artists, Kathleen McAree and Elizabeth Spatz, Nicole Curtis, QCC alumna. Tickets: $5. 718-631-6322.
Ann Hampton Callaway performs at Queensborough Community College on Sat., May 19 at 8 p.m. Callaway was nominated for a Tony Award for “Best Featured Actress” in Broadway's hit musical, “SWING.” Tickets: $29, $26, $23. QCC Theater. 718-631-6311.
Jazz pianist Helen Sung performs in the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music's Faculty Showcase concert series on Fri., May 18 at 8 p.m. at the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music 42-76 Main St., Flushing. The presentation will feature Sung's original compositions and tunes from the American songbook. Tickets: $5. 718-461-8910. .
The Flushing Jewish Community Council and the other synagogues of Flushing sponsor a performance by the Long Island Cantors' Ensemble at 8 p.m. Mon., May 21 at Temple Gates of Prayer, 38-20 Parsons Blvd., in honor of Jerusalem Day. 718-463-0434.
Singer/Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Wed., May 20 at 8 p.m.
Little Feat rocks Westbury Music Fair at 7 p.m. Sun., May 27. Tickets: 212-307–7171.
Jerry Vale and Don Cornell will entertain at Westbury Music Fair on Sat., May 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32.50. 212-307-7171.
Eileen Castro of the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music leads an informal show of folk, classical and popular songs every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. 718-268-5960.
Comedy
Lergendary comedian Alan King performs at Westbury Music Fair on Sun., June IO at 3 p.m. Tickets: $37.50. 631-888-9000.
Watermelon smasher and fan favorite Gallagher brings his trademark Sledge-O-Matic, for a night of laughs at Westbury Music Fair on Sat., June 9 at 8 pm. Tickets: $30. 631-888-9000.
The Queens of Comedy starring Mo'Nique, Sommore, Adele Givens, and host Laura Hayes will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., June 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45. 631-888-9000.
Volunteer Jam Tour 2001 starring Charlie Daniels Band, 38 Special, Dickey Betts Band, and Trent Summar and The New Row Mob will hit Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., June 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $42.50. 631-888-9000.
Kevin James, star of CBS' “The King of Queens” will bring his stand-up act to Westbury Music Fair on Sat., June 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50. 631-888-9000.
Dancing
The Rotary Club of Jamaica hosts a Golden Oldies Night at The York College Theater, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. in Jamaica, on Sat., May 12 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission: $30. 516-338-9438.
Society Tempo Ballroom Dancers is offering lessons to the public in the latest crazes of Ballroom, Latin. Tango, Swing, Savoy Lindy, Salsa, Mambo. etc. and wedding dances, at meir Floral Park. New Hyde Park, Bayside, Floral Park. Garrlen City and Roshln locations, mmplimentary to the complete beginner. 718-891-4209.
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.
The Long Island Singles hosts an afternoon of socializing, and Social Dancing 40+, every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. featuring the best danceable ballroom dance music, offering coffee, bagels, pastries, allafternoon, a free lesson for beginners and advanced, a nice wood dance floor and introductions, Donation: $6. 718-891-4209.
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 is 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.
Exhibits/Demonstrations
The Queens Museum of Art highlights a range of compelling glass works in “Heart of Glass,” on display through May 27. Seven international artists 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.
Queensborough Community College Holocaust Resource Center and Archives presents “Janusz Korczak's Warsaw” Through June 30. 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. Free admission. 718-225-1617.
Modern Art Foundry hosts an Art Opening in Queens on Fri., May 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alternative Space 20-20 Steinway St., Astoria. Featuring artists: Seena Donneson, Bob Fetty, Ann Marie McDonnell, and Robert White. The exhibitian Continues on Sat., May 19 and Sun., May 20, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 718-728-2030.
The National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, presents its 71st Annual Open Exhibition from through June 8. Works of art from the national area have been juried and judged by Charlotta Kotik, curator of the Brooklyn Museum. We invite everyone to view this prestigious exhibition.There is no admission. Hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., except Fridays. A reception will be held on Sun., May 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 718-224-4953.
New Pfizer Foundation Biochemistry Discovery Lab at The New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is open to the public! September – June Hours: Thursday and Friday, 2 – 5 pm; Saturday ans Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. July – August Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Groups by reservation only, Monday though Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 718-699-0301.
“Castle – 6,500 years of Bayside History,” and other exhibits are on display at the Bayside Historical Society Mondays through Saturdays. 718-3521548
The 71st annual Spring Open Juried Exhibition of the National Art League continues through 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
Vasile Valeanu of Ridgewood will exhibit his artwork at the Forest Hills Branch, 108-19 71 Ave., through May 30. He is one of the finalists in the 18th Annual Individual Artists Showcase, which is a juried competition sponsored by the Queens Borough Public Library and the Alliance of Queens Artists. The other finalists' shows will be scheduled later in the year, at Queens Libraries throughout the borough. Admission: free. 718-990-0700.
New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park presents Picturing Animals: Contemporary Printmakers Create Natural History Images Exhibition through May 30. See how a centuries-old tradition links the artist print – woodcut, etching, lithograph – with imagery of both wild and domestic animals. Each artist interprets the natural world through this traditional art form and diverse printmaking techniques. 718-699-OO05.
Events
The Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, will celebrate the return of spring on Sun. May 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Admission: $2, $1.00 Hayrides, historic house tours, food, pony rides and petting zoo will be available. 718-347-FARM
The Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, will present a Civil War Encampment Weekend from lO a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., June 2 and Sun., June 3. Admission $3. 718-347-FARM.
The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Inc., 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, will hold teen talent showcase on Sat., May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 718-658-7400.
The Queens Council on the Arts presents “Art Frenzy,” a weekend festival celebrating the arts from May 17 through May 20 in Long Island City. Over 500 Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside artists, 30 Open Studies, Art Gallies. 718-647-3377.
Irma Wesley, A Queens artist and teacher returns to the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Kew Gardens on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. with a series of illustrated lectures on the include all phases of art. 718-268-5960.
Eileen Castro of the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music leads and informal chorus song show tunes, folk songs, classical, and popular songs every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 8O-O2 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens Performers join old friends and new ones at the Center s concert piano and sing soft or loud 1n groups or solo. No training is required. 718-268-5960.
Queensborough Comunity 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 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.
“Castle – 6,500 years of Bayside History,” and other exhibits are on display at the Bayside Historical Society Mondays through Saturdays. 718-352-1548.
The Acting Workshop of Queens continues 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 Tuesday Morning Club of Douglaston, presents clasical music each week at 11 a.m. at the Community Church of Douglaston, 39-50 Douglaston Parkway.. 718-224-2597.
A Visual Arts Forum is 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.
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.
Festivals
Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, presents its seventh annual Festival Thalia Al Aire Libre/Free Outdoors Festival, Four Free Concerts In Thomson Hill Park/Noonan Playground, happens Sunday afternoons in June at 1 p.m. on June 3, 10, 17 and 24. Tickets: $25, $22, $2 off all tickets on wednesdays, thursdays and fridays only. 718-729-3880., petting zoo. 718-347-FARM.
The Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park, celebrates the return of sprting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., May 20. Hayrides, histric house toours,fod, pony riides. 718-347-3276.
LaGuardia Community College's Performing Arts Center e hosts its second annual spring festival showcasing a unique selection of independent multicultural films on identity and self-discovery May 23 and 24. 718-482-5151.
The Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck will present its 123rd Strawberry Festival will be on Sat, June 16, from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. On Sale will be cakes, berries, ice cream, jewelry, white elephant, plants, baked goods hot dogs and chili. Entertainment Music, special performances and games for the children. Thank you for providing this valuable Community Service. 718 229-2534.
Films
The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College will host its second annual spring film festival that showcases a unique selection of independent multicultural films on identity and self-discovery on May 23 and May 24. Tickets: $5, $3. 718-482-5151.
The American Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria continues its retrospective of the works of Brian De Palma, director of “Dressed to Kill,” “Carrie” and other well-known films. 718-784-0077.
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.
Festivals
Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, presents its seventh annual Festival Thalia Al Aire Libre/Free Outdoors Festival, Four Free Concerts In Thomson Hill Park/Noonan Playground, Sunday afternoons in June. 718-729-3880.
The Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck will present its 123rd Strawberry Festival on Sat, June 16, from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. On sale will be cakes, berries, ice cream, jewelry, white elephant, plants, baked goods hot dogs and chili. Music, special performances and games for the children. 718 229-2534.
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.
Performances
Queensborough Community College presents Ann Hampton Callaway on Sat., May 19 at 8 p.m. Callaway was nominated for a Tony Award for “Best Featured Actress” in Broadway's hit musical, “SWING.” Tickets: $29, $26, $23. QCC Theater. 718-631-6311.
The Center for Preparaatory Studies in Music at Queens College presents “Jazz at the Fort” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at Fort Totten. 718-352-1548.
Thalia Spanish Theatre presents its bilingual production of Broadway/La Gran Via, with music by Federico Chueca and Joaquin Valverde and libretto by Felipe Perez & Miguel Ramos, adapted and directed by Angel Gil Orrios. It is a very funny combination of two popular zarzuelas, La Gran Via And Agua, Azucarillos y Aguardiente, updated and performed in the style of a Broadway musical. Performances continue through May 20; in English, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m. in Spanish Fridays and Sat., at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. 718-729-3880.
Theatre Box of Floral Park presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific”. Evening performances continue at 8 p.m. May 18 and 19. Dinner theater the ailernoon of May 20. The show will be performed at the United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Ave., Floral Park. Tickets: $20 $10, $8, $5. 516-326-1364..
Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, will produce the Bilingual World Premiere of Broadway/La Gran Via, a new fusion of zarzuela and American musical theater. Performances in English will be Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m., and in Spanish Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. through May 20. Tickets: $25, $22, $2 off all tickets on wednesdays, thursdays and fridays only. 718-729-3880.
Women's Studio Center presents a performance forumonWed., pril 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Chruch of Astoria, 31-30 33rd St., Astoria. The focus of this forum will be seeking talent for the Long Island City Arts Frenky Weekend from May 18-20. Performances should be 5-10 minutes long. 718-274-9585.
From May 31 to July 1, Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, will present the World Premiere of an original tango musical, All That Tango/ Todo Tango, conceived by bandoneonista Raul Jaurena and singer Marga Mitchell, under the direction of Angel Gil Orrios. Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. On, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, there will be Tango Workshops taught by professional tango dancers. Tickets: $25, $22, $2 off all tickets on wednesdays, thursdays and fridays only. 718-729-3880.
Representing the best of the Borscht Belt comedians, Freddie Roman, Mal Z. Lawrence, Dick Capri and special guest Jack Carter will bring Catskills On Broadway 2001 to Westbury Music Fair on Sun., May 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $35. 212-307-7171.
Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, will host the return of Yloy Ybarra's Ballet Fiesta Mexicana in an all-new show, featuring Mariachi Citlalli. Performances are from July 13 to August 12, held on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets: $25, $22, $2 off all tickets on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only. 718-729-3880.
Poetry
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.
Theater
Murder At Temptation Island!, a murder mystery dinner and dance will be shown at The White House, 10-24 154th Street, Whitestone on Fri. July 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39. 718-746-1111.
Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher continues May 18-19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12, $10, $8. 718-482-3332.
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.
Tours
Throughout the month of June the New York Hall of Science is offering free Audio Tours. Audio Tours at the Hall take visitors through selected highlights of the museum. Tours last from 45 minutes to 2 hours. A hand-held Audio Tour device is available. Audio Tours are free to the general public during the month of June. After June, Audio Tours are available for only $2 per person, $1 for Hall members and free to blind, low-vision and special needs individuals. Admission: $7.50, $5. 718-699-0005, ext. 370.
Workshops
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 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 Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Inc., 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, offers free Internet Acces Workshop, Community Internet Acces Initiative on May 20, June 17, July 15 and Aug., 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 718-658-7400.
