Somatic healing is based on the philosophy that trauma, emotional turmoil, and biochemical imbalances become trapped inside the body. Professionals treat these issues with such activities as group movement, expressive work, and social dynamics that promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. Green Space Studios will offer a 10-session Somatic Healing program from Feb. 25…
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Some people like to close a chapter and start a new one. Others enjoy the social opportunities without the stress of buying presents. And then there are the party animals, who are always excited to hit the town. New Year’s Eve is on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and to nobody’s surprise, Queens is the place to…
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The deliciousness never fades away in this borough. An Evening of Fine Food is set for Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. More than 700 people are expected to bring their stomachs and good cheer to this 29th annual celebration, which also…
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Got literary skills? Here’s the chance to make them soar. The Lewis Latimer House Museum is currently accepting applications for its Spring 2025 Memoir and Autobiographical Writing Workshop series. The program’s themes are race and immigration, and the facilitator is Abeer Hoque. Born in Nigeria, Hoque is a writer, photographer, editor, and educator. In 2016,…
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A new Texas-style restaurant that specializes in smoked, marinated BBQ has opened in Queens…And it’s kosher. Chief Smokehouse is selling brisket, lamb roast, pulled beef, marinated grilled chicken, and other pit specialties at 180-10 Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows. Kosher-certified by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens and serving Bet Yosef meats, the new spot has…
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Claymation has been around since the invention of pottery in about 10,000 BCE. However, the art form has evolved greatly over the past few decades. Learn more at Clayography in Motion: Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail, which is on display at the Museum of the Moving Image from Friday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, March…
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Eat your heart out, King Kong and Godzilla! As part of the book release for The Panorama of the City of New York, Queens Museum Assistant Director of Archives and Collections Lynn Maliszewski will lead a tour of the Panorama on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 pm. That’s right. A journey through the roughly 9,335-square-foot,…
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Take a walk in a winter wonderland. Queens Botanical Garden unveils Lektrik: A Festival of Lights on Christmas Day. The outdoor exhibition features more than 40 lamp scenes crafted by 150 artisans using 120 tons of steel and 150,000 feet of silk. Along the way, attendees will find acrobatic performers, artisan vendors, live music, food,…
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#PickoftheWeek | Oratorio Society’s Holiday Concert Goes from Handel to Hollywood on Dec. 22
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They do it every year, and every year it amazes. The 100-plus-member Oratorio Society of Queens presents Holiday Concert: Handel to Hollywood at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 pm. The program’s first half spotlights excerpts of Handel’s “Messiah” with accompaniment by members of the Forest Hills Garden Players. The…
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Country music is alive and kicking in Queens…and two-stepping the night away! Flushing Town Hall’s Burstin’ Boots in Queens is on Saturday, Dec. 14. Jalopy Theatre and Burstin’ Boots present a holiday hoedown with local Honky Tonk legends The Slide Stops. Dance lessons start at 7 pm, followed by a concert at 8 pm. General admission…