“Summertime and the livin’ is easy” comes later. Right now, it’s “Holi time and the borough is colorful!” Full of dance, too. Several Queens venues – from Bayside to Flushing to Richmond Hill – are ready to host observations of this ancient Hindu festival, which is celebrated around the world at the beginning of Spring….
Tag Archives: Bayside Historical Society
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Jan
Jan
Queens Got Talent! Check out these skills during Bayside Historical Society’s Winter Art Show, which runs from Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 1 pm to Sunday, March 2, at 1 pm. Now in its 24th year, this annual showcase exhibits contemporary, borough-based artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Expect paintings, sculptures, photographs, mixed media,…
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Nov
Nov
Kimchi and empanadas, anyone? The Bayside Historical Society hosts Harmonious Horizons: Celebrating Korean and Latin American Songs on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 pm. The concert pairs Ensemble Yeon, which blends Korean musical traditions, with special guest artist Nilko Andreas, a Colombian guitar virtuoso who has offered solo performances at Carnegie Hall, Prague Symphony Orchestra,…
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Oct
Oct
Be prepared for a long, difficult fight. All are risking their lives and serious injury, and they’ll sleep in tents and eat what they cook over a fire. Nevertheless, it’s worth it because slavery is unacceptable and the country must remain united. Amateur actors recreate Company K of the 67th NY Infantry and Civil War…
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Oct
Oct
If you want to head straight toward the prize, we got you. If you want to meander past beauty on the way to glory, we got you. If you want to do both, well, we got you, too. The Sunnyside Post Halloween Mile is on Saturday, Oct. 26. (Rain or shine.) Now in its eighth…
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Oct
Go back in time twice in Bayside this weekend. The first trip is to Lawrence Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 am. Members of the Bayside Historical Society will lead a free exploration of this NYC landmarked burial ground, where many of the area’s founders are at rest. Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence, who was…