Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Bayside Historical Society is set to host Harmonious Horizons: Celebrating Korean and Latin American Songs, a concert performed by Ensemble YEON that aims to blend the musical traditions of Korea and Latin America. The event, which will be held at Bayside Historical Society, located at 208 Totten…
Sep. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Howard Beach residents enjoyed timeless music under the stars on Thursday, Aug. 29, during the annual Arnie Mig Big Band Concert. Hosted by State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D-15), dozens of residents brought lawn chairs to the parking lot across the street from St. Helen’s, located at…
Jun. 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For the second year in a row, Fort Totten in Bayside will welcome thousands of people to an Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and live music ahead of the holiday. The event, set to take place on Wednesday, June 26, will be hosted by local Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, the…
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May. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Sandra Ung (D-20), in partnership with the Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), will host a free Disney-themed concert, “The Rhythms of Spring,” at Kissena Park. The concert will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Families can head over to Kissena Corridor Park West, near…
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Dec. 8, 2023 By Anthony Medina The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association brought nearby school choirs, singers and musicians to celebrate the holiday season with a dazzling Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 6. A packed house of worship at the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, located on 59-14 70th Ave. in Ridgewood, listen to performances by the Christ the King High School Choir, Our Lady of Victory Choir, Handbell Choir and the Connolly Sisters. The Christ the King High School Choir, led by Musical Director Heather Arzberger and pianist Michael Ouellette, filled the church halls with familiar holiday songs. Joining the…
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Oct. 4, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Foo Fighters are scheduled to perform at Citi Field July 17 and July 19 in 2024 as part of their “Everything or Nothing at All” tour. These shows are part of the band’s upcoming stadium tour throughout the summer of 2024, celebrating the launch of their 11th studio album in 2023, “But Here We Are.” Citi Field will be the first stop of this tour. This will mark the band’s first series of shows at Citi Field since 2015, when lead singer and guitarist Dave Grohl was limited to sitting on stage after…
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Aug. 29, 2023 By Bill Parry The show must — and will — go on. State Senator Joseph Addabbo announced the Arnie Mig Big Band Memorial Concert in Howard Beach has been rescheduled for Aug. 31 after it was canceled last week due to inclement weather. The 12th annual summer swing concert will take place on Aug. 31, rain or shine, beginning at 7 p.m. at the St. Helen’s parking lot, located at the corner of 157th Avenue and 84th Street. Residents are encouraged to bring their own chairs and in case of rain, the concert will move indoors across…
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Aug. 14, 2023 By Anthony Medina The SiriusXM and Pandora event “For The Love: 50 Years of Hip-Hop” featured the legendary hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan exclusively at the Knockdown Center in Maspeth for one night only on Thursday, Aug. 10. As part of a series of celebrations across the city, in recognition hip-hop’s golden…
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Aug. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry The sounds of Argentine and Italian classics echoed across the Hillcrest campus of St. John’s University as the Queens Symphony Orchestra performed at the school’s 23rd annual Great Lawn Summer Concert on the evening of Aug. 8. Alumni joined with members of University administration and the public for what…
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Aug. 8, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The 2023 Rock The Bells Festival took on a special meaning as it celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded line-up at Forest Hills Stadium on Aug. 5. Thousands attended the sold-out music festival as hip-hop royalty such as Methodman & Redman, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Run…
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