Kermit the Frog is the world’s most famous amphibian. He’s all over Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Hollywood movies, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, and his fans sing his songs, laugh at his stories, and feel awkward watching his romance with Miss Piggy. But does anybody know what Kermit was like before his fame? Was…
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#PickoftheWeek | Flag Day Ceremony Features New Book, Exhibition + WW II Veteran’s Presence
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Get ready for an unforgettable remembrance. On Flag Day (Saturday, June 14), Maple Grove Cemetery presents a unique and heartfelt event that combines art, history, literature and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. To take place at Celebration Hall, the activities start at noon with the unveiling of an exhibition of authentic uniforms…
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#PickoftheWeek | Strawberry Events on Friday + Saturday at Queens County Fair Museum this Weekend
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They’re juicy. They’re sweet. They smell great. Their color is beautiful. And their texture is appealing. Spend a day with this loveliness during the Strawberry Festival at Queens County Farm Museum on Saturday, June 7, from 10 am to 4 pm. The multi-pronged event mixes educational programs with such activities as a Strawberry Costume Parade,…
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#PickoftheWeek | Taking It to the Streets! The LIC Springs Block Party Returns on June 1
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This street fair attracts more than 8,000 attendees and 140 vendors over five hours. LIC Springs! fills to the brim the blocks on Vernon Boulevard from 46th Avenue to 50th Avenue on Sunday, June 1, starting at noon. (Editor’s note: It was originally scheduled for May 31, but it was then postponed due to a…
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The Cheshire Cat is an esteemed guest. The Mad Hatter, too. White Rabbit, Bill the Lizard, and Mock Turtle should be there as well. Queens County Farm Museum hosts two Alice in Wonderland Tea Parties on Saturday, May 31. These Victorian-style events will feature freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, sandwiches, bite-sized pastries,…
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A particularly loved feathered friend is flying north to Queens for the weekend. The Museum of the Moving Image hosts Big Bird’s 40th Anniversary on both days. Activities include screenings of Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird along with presentations and conversations with artists who worked on the 1985 road trip musical. The first session,…
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The haircuts make these furry friends soooooo cute! Queens County Farm Museum presents New York City’s only Sheep-Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 18, from 10 am to 5 pm. Back for a 14th year, this spring celebration mixes shearing demonstrations with lessons on wool processing, yarn shopping, the brand new Animal Adventure walking tour, live…
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#PickoftheWeek | A Rock Musical about Princess Anna of Byzantium Is in Astoria on May 10
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It’s 988 AD, and Emperor Basil II is the heroic ruler of Byzantium. However, his sister isn’t happy as she’s just agreed to marry Vladimir the Great, the Grand Prince of Kievan Rus. Princess Anna of Byzantium: The Rock Musical unfolds at Astoria’s Thespis Theater on Saturday, May 10, at 6:30 pm. To add to…
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His trophy case features seven Grammys and seven Latin Grammys…and his bandmates are just as good. Queens College’s Colden Auditorium hosts Chucho Valdés: Irakere 50 Featuring Emilio Frías on Thursday, May 8, at 8 pm. Let’s begin with Valdés. The Cuban pianist has enjoyed a 60-year career that includes all the Grammys, being named an…
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A Grammy-winning duo is coming to Queens. Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo perform at LeFrak Concert Hall in Flushing on Saturday, April 26, at 8 pm. They will explore the tapestry of Latin American music, blending intricate rhythms and melodies with modern Jazz improvisation. Ticket prices run from $30 (balcony) to $40 (orchestra). Zenón and…