February 27, 2011

So Cool! Origami with Karen Wellington

What: Come make a hat, ball, spinning top, and other exciting creations to impress your friends. All materials are provided. Admission: FREE. For more information call 718-359-1102.
When: March 1st, 2011 @4:00pm
Where: Poppenhusen Library

February 25, 2011

Theatre By The Bay

What: The Community Theatre Group of Bay Terrace Jewish Center presents "Annie", the Tony Award winning Broadway musical classic.
When: Saturday evenings, March 5th, 12th & 26th @8:30PM  |  Sundays March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th @3PM
Where: Bay Terrace Jewish Center 13-00 209th St. Bayside, NY 11360
Cost: $20   |  Senior Citizens & Children: $18  |  Tickets may be ordered by phone or mail. All sales are final. No refunds/exchanges. For more information, call 718-428-6363.

"Annie Costume Day"
Sunday March 6th @3PM
Children 12 and under who come in costume as Annie in her "red & white dress" or Daddy Warbucks in his "bald cap", will receive a FREE treat. At the end of the performance, there will be an opportunity for all character dressed children to to meet and get a signed autograph from the "real" Annie & Daddy Warbucks from the show. Great photo opportunity!

Cast Q&A, Autograph Signing & Meet the Performers
Sunday March 13th and March 20th @3PM
All children in the audience on these days are invited to participate in a Question & Answer session with cast members after the performance. The cast will also sign autographs.

February 19, 2011

THE TEXAS STATE FAIR

What: The Texas State Fair is part of a new series at the Bell House honoring the culture of a different state each month. It features everything Texas without leaving the Big Apple. Enjoy a Tex-Mex style cheese cook-off, a variety of beers from Texas, a belt buckle contest, ping-pong tables, giant Connect Four, DJs Shoot The Jukebox, and so much more!
When: Sunday February 20, 2011 @ 3pm - 7pm
Where: The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY
FREE
Visit the Bell House for more info.

February 18, 2011

Williamsburg Fashion Weekend

What: Williamsburg Fashion Weekend provides a platform for young and emerging fashion designers who push the boundaries of design, presentation, production, ultimately re-evaluating the fashion industry as a whole.  Shows run the gamut from fashion as conceptual art to ready-to-wear and incorporate live music, theater, and dance. The shows are always raw, experimental and forward thinking.
When: February 18th and 19th @8pm. First Designer will show at 9pm sharp.
Where: Glasslands Gallery, 289 Kent Ave. Brooklyn, New York.
Entry Fee: $8.00

Queens Day at the Circus

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Fully Charged, March. 16-20 at Nassau Coliseum.
Join us for Queens Night March 19th at 7:30 p.m. when Queens residents can save up to 50% on tickets!*

Use code QUEENS online at ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone 1-800-745-3000. *Offer not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row or VIP seats.  Regular ticket prices are $30/$20, discounted ticket price is $15.

Beauty Makeover - Evento de Belleza

What: The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting a beauty makeover event and you're invited! Seating is limited so reservations are a must!
Where: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 76-11 37th Ave. Jackson Heights, NY 11372
When: Saturday February 19, 2011 @1pm-3pm
RSVP with Patricia or Alfredo: 718-533-6208 or 917-721-5369

February 14, 2011

THE NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS

THE NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS: THE INCREDIBLE ACROBATS OF CHINA
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Queens College Colden Auditorium, 3 pm
$18; $12 children 12 and under


The New Shanghai Circus has won more gold, silver, and bronze medals in domestic and international circus competitions than any other Chinese acrobatic company. Breathtaking and polished to perfection, their singular skills amaze and delight audiences of all ages. Regarded internationally as the top troupe of acrobats in the People’s Republic of China, these phenomenal performers have toured extensively throughout Europe and North America. A family favorite! 

February 11, 2011

Valentine's Market & Apothecary

INDOORS at the New Amsterdam Market School
224 Front Street, New York, NY 10038
(Between Beekman St. and Peck Slip)
All events are free of charge, but space is limited. Please RSVP to info@newamsterdammarket.org.

Saturday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 13
11-6PM
Monday, Feb. 14
11-7PM


Saturday, February 12th: VALENTINE CALLIGRAPHY
1-3PM Free
Calligrapher Deborah Delaney from New York Society of Scribes will use Iron Gall Ink provided by Lore tools. ornaments. provisions to personalize your Valentine’s greetings. At the Market School.

Sunday, February 13th: KOMBUCHA MAKING
6-7PM Free
Eric Childs, founder of Kombucha Brooklyn, will give a talk on Kombucha 101 so you can learn the basics of brewing your own kombucha at home. At the Market School, 224 Front Street.

Monday, February 14th: WINE AND CHOCOLATE PAIRING AT PASANELLA & SON
6-8PM Free
The indoor market extends its hours until 7PM for last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers. Plus the Market’s neighbor and collaborator Pasanella & Son Vintners will host a Wine & Chocolate pairing in their wine tasting room, located at 115 South Street, just one block from the Market School. 

For more info, visit their website