Jan. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will honor Martin Luther King Jr. next week with a family day of talks, tours, and digital media activities. MoMI, located at 36-01 35th Ave., will hold a Family Day on Sunday, Jan. 19, between 2 and 5 p.m., to pay tribute to… Read more »
Oct. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NY Community Trust, advocates pushing for a more accessible world for the disabled discussed their mission at a public event in Astoria. The event at the Museum of the Moving Image on Oct. 23 centered around a panel discussion titled “For Accessibility…. Read more »
Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and St. John’s University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino was honored at the Queens Community House (QCH) Annual Fall Gala held on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Held at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, the event brought together business leaders,…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City Partnership (LICP) held its annual LIC Summit at the Museum of the Moving Image on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from diverse sectors across the neighborhood to discuss various issues and showcasing LIC as one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in New York City. The LIC summit,… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City Partnership (LICP) will host its annual LIC Summit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria on Tuesday, bringing together thought leaders from diverse sectors across the neighborhood. Now in its tenth year, LIC Summit will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday,… Read more »
Sept. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios will host a free outdoor event Sunday, Sept. 15, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how films and TV shows are produced in New York City. The New York on Location event will run from noon until 4 p.m. on… Read more »
May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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Apr. 18, 2024 By Allison Kridle There is nothing quite like putting a bow on a successful school year than the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts‘ (FSSA) 16th Annual Film Festival on May 3. It is a night when the Astoria high school rolls out a red carpet, and film students dress to impress…
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Apr. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Queens World Film Festival is returning for its 13th year this month with a roster of 152 independent films representing 19 nations and dozens of filmmakers from the five boroughs. Over the course of 11 days, the films will be screened together in unique thematic blocs that serve…
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Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As Christmas weekend approaches, people are already in the holiday spirit. This weekend, there will be plenty to do in the days leading up to Christmas, some of which are themed around the holiday. Friday, Dec. 22 Nacimiento This ballet performance explores pre-Hispanic rituals and the…
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