Flamenco comes to QTIP
On Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m., Flamenco master Nelida Tirado will bring a traditional Flamenco show with a modern flair to Queens Theatre in the Park (QTIP) in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It will feature Delirio, a dance and multimedia collage piece commissioned by Harlemstage/Aaron Davis Hall is Fund for New Work; presented in association with Mario A. Torres Productions. Tickets are $33; $28 multi-show; $31 senior; $20 student; visit www.queenstheatre.org.
WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
Beginning Friday, November 27 through January 3, from 11a.m. to 5 p.m., Crystal
Winter Weekends at the New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at 47-01 111th Street in Corona. Experience the Glacier Run Ride at Exploration Station; explore the Giant Winter Globe; enjoy the Puppet Show for moppets and the Crystal Winter Parade, crafts, fun and more; also daily from December 28 to January 3. General admission; some activities have additional fees; call 718-699-0005 or visit www.nysci.org.
On Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 at 1p.m. take the Tunnel Tour of Fort Totten; see the hidden chambers and forgotten tunnels; meet at the Visitors Center (Building 502) Ordinance and Lee Roads; call 718-352-1769.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
At 1 p.m. Native American History at Forest Park; learn about some of Queens’ earliest residents – the Matinecock; call 718-846-2731.
At 8 p.m. the NEA Jazz Masters Reunion Concert at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, brings Jazz Masters Jimmy Heath, saxophone, Frank Wess, flute & saxophone, and Barry Harris, piano, together with trombonist Benny Powell, drummer Tootie Heath and bassist David Wong. Tickets are $40, members pay $32; for a package price of $120 ($100 for members) you get two tickets at a reserved table; bottle of wine; hors d’oeuvres; a CD and an opportunity to meet the artists at an open discussion period at 7 p.m. Call the box office at 718-463-7700 Ext. 222 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org.
At 1 and 4 p.m. Queens Theatre in the Park presents TheatreworksUSA’s musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; appropriate for Grades 1-8. Tickets are $12; available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attic Treasures & Christmas Bazaar at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14-40 11th Avenue in Whitestone; call 718-767-5656.
At 10 a.m. walk the Flushing Freedom Mile; tour will make stops at various historic houses and other points of interest. Meet at Daniel Carter Beard Square, Northern Boulevard and Main Street; dress for the weather; call 718-846-2731.
At noon, Queensboro Hill Library located at 60-05 Main Street will present a Music Club for music lovers to get together to practice singing, exchange techniques and perform for the community. For more information, call 718-359-8332.
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Beads and Baubles Workshop at Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue, in Flushing, taught by Lynn Hanousek; beading-basics for bracelets and necklaces; all supplies provided or bring your own; $3 per participant; call 718-359-6227 or visit www.vomuseum.org.
At 2 p.m., Flushing Library located at 41-17 Main Street will present Composer/Singer Pianist Luiz Simas, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, performing songs in Portuguese and English. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
At 2 p.m., Langston Hughes Library located at 100-01 Northern Boulevard will present Founding Fathers – Film Screening which is a documentary about the DJs who created a platform for Hip Hop music in NYC. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
LAST CHANCE: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park is hosting the 3rd Annual Science Farmers’ Market open-air exhibit with produce from local farmers, science handouts and live demonstrations on the benefits of a balanced diet and the importance of supporting community farms. Free; call 718-699-0005.
At 1 p.m. learn about The Man of the Manor; Rufus King was an author of the constitution, a senator for New York and an ambassador to Great Britain; entrance fee waived for this Ranger-lead tour of King Manor Museum (Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets); call 718-846-2731.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
On Monday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m. Keeping up with Current Events with Raymond Polen is at Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; call 718 268-5960, fax 718 268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 1:30 p.m., Kew Gardens Hills Library located at 72-33 Vleigh Place will present An Afternoon of Cabaret with Castorina and Rose who will perform musical selections from the Broadway stage. For more information, call 718-261-6654.
At 6 p.m., Corona Library located at 38-23 104 Street will present a Create a Christmas Card workshop on how to create a charming Christmas card. Materials are limited. Space is limited to 15 people. Registration is necessary. For more information, call 718-426-2844.
At 7 p.m., Central Library located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard will present Discover Your Career Potential. Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use guide to choosing a career. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
At 1:30 p.m., Bay Terrace Library located at 18-36 Bell Boulevard will present Isaiah’s Dream – A Parade of Poets which is a New York Artists Unlimited’s dramatic presentation that explores the relevance of poetry through the voices of 20 poets from diverse cultures. For more information, call 718-423-7004.
At 2 p.m., Forest Hills Library located at 108-19 71st Avenue will present a New York Cares meeting to recruit new volunteers. For more information, call 718-268-7934.
At 5:30 p.m., Jackson Heights Library is located at 35-51 81st Street will present Framing AIDS 2009 – a screening of short international films that highlight the global reach of AIDS and its effect on communities. There will be a Q & A with attending filmmakers after the presentation. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
At 6 p.m., Jackson Heights Library is located at 35-51 81st Street will present Do You Take Care of a Person with a Memory Problem? – an Alzheimer’s Support Group for family members/caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s to share experiences and find out about local resources in Queens. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
At 6 p.m. The Bayview Bridge Club, a not-for-profit organization of bridge players, meets at Church of the Resurrection, 100-17 32nd Avenue in East Elmhurst; call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Woman’s Group meets in Forest Hills to talk, and in the process improve their relationships. Members will give and receive support and practice direct communication. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker; call Heidi Elias at 718-371-8916.
At 7:30 p.m., The Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (between Sanford Avenue and Main Street) in Flushing, is offering a Mindfulness Meditation class, Led by Rabbi Michael Weisser. Open to all; appropriate for beginners or experienced in meditation. Free for members; $10 for non-members; free on-site parking available. Call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
From 11 a.m. to noon, Kew Gardens Community Center, a program of the Queens Community House, located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, hosts a history class for enthusiasts led by Al Collins. Call director Bari Goltzman at 718 268-5960, Ext. 223, email bgoltzman@queenscommunityhouse.org or visit www.queenscommunityhouse.org.
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The National Art League of Douglaston, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, hosts Watercolor Classes with Diane Lieberman, instructor. Beginners welcome, demonstration, instruction and critique at each session. Fee: $20 per class. For more information, call 718-969-1128.
From 8 to 9:30 p.m. the Samuel Field Y at 58-20 Little Neck Parkway has “High Beginner” Line Dancing Classes with instructor Lynn Martino Open dancing between and after classes; free refreshments, snacks and holiday parties. Entry fee $8 per person; call 347-693-8300 for information. Ten week beginners program (from 6:30 to 8 p.m.) starts soon.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
At noon, in the Guy R. Brewer Democratic Club, 197-01 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, a Medicare Help Center will be informing seniors about the Medicare Advantage Plan, through December 31, seniors will be able to join or switch HMO, PPO, PFFS plans. They will discuss eligibility and explain the difference between HMOs. The community is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served; call 718-273-5412, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and ask for Manuel Caughman.
At 11 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 has Meditation with Instructor Ronnie. Call 718 268-5960 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
From 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Center for the Women of New York’s Women’s Support Group meets in Room 325 at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. For information or an interview appointment, call 718-793-0672.
Saint Michael’s Cemetery at 7202 Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst is offering pre-need plans for purchase of memorial property, with payment from three to five years and as little as 10 percent down; monthly billing available, call 718-278-3240.
