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Events at Flushing Town Hall
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In the Galleries
Fri Oct 14th - Tue Dec 31st
Exhibition: THE COLLAGE AESTHETIC OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG - In the Cause of Happiness
Did you know that jazz great Louis Armstrong was an avid collage artist? Made for an exhibition at Lincoln Center, the Louis Armstrong Collage Exhibition features reproductions of some of the remarkable collages created by Louis Armstrong affixed to the boxes of his audio tapes, and introduces audiences to this very public man who could turn his irrepressible creativity to arts other than music.
Did you know that jazz great Louis Armstrong was an avid collage artist? Made for an exhibition at Lincoln Center, the Louis Armstrong Collage Exhibition features reproductions of some of the remarkable collages created by Louis Armstrong affixed to the boxes of his audio tapes, and introduces audiences to this very public man who could turn his irrepressible creativity to arts other than music.
Thu May 16th - Fri Jun 21st
EXHIBITION: ART AS A REFLECTION OF CULTURE
An exhibition by JHS 189’s 6th, 7th, & 8th graders will include artworks such as fashion drawings and paintings; Romare Bearden style collages about music; Pop Art sketches and paintings; Impressionistic architectural paintings; Fernand Leger inspired technology ads; Kusama and Wiley-esque portraits; Abstract compositions; a Samul Nori triptych and original manuscripts created for the Morgan Library Book Project.
An exhibition by JHS 189’s 6th, 7th, & 8th graders will include artworks such as fashion drawings and paintings; Romare Bearden style collages about music; Pop Art sketches and paintings; Impressionistic architectural paintings; Fernand Leger inspired technology ads; Kusama and Wiley-esque portraits; Abstract compositions; a Samul Nori triptych and original manuscripts created for the Morgan Library Book Project.
Thu Jun 27th - Sun Jul 14th
EXHIBITION: BRIDGING THE GAP - LONG ISLAND CITY ARTISTS (LICA)
A juried traveling art show, assembled through an open call to all Queens artists. This multi-venue show, curated by LICA, reaches out to the varied communities near LaGuardia Community College, Flushing Town Hall, and Queens borough Community College, to highlight and showcase the broad diversity and creativity of Queens' artists
A juried traveling art show, assembled through an open call to all Queens artists. This multi-venue show, curated by LICA, reaches out to the varied communities near LaGuardia Community College, Flushing Town Hall, and Queens borough Community College, to highlight and showcase the broad diversity and creativity of Queens' artists
December
Tue Dec 18th - Sun Jun 30th
Space Grant at Flushing Town Hall
In 2009, FCCA developed the Space Grant to support new, emerging and mid-career artists in order to offer them a space to develop projects that share FCCA’s mission. FCCA Space Grants can be for any length of time, provided FCCA has available space. Space Grant recipients have included puppeteers, film-makers, dancers, choreographers, theatre professionals and circus artists.
In 2009, FCCA developed the Space Grant to support new, emerging and mid-career artists in order to offer them a space to develop projects that share FCCA’s mission. FCCA Space Grants can be for any length of time, provided FCCA has available space. Space Grant recipients have included puppeteers, film-makers, dancers, choreographers, theatre professionals and circus artists.
June
Sun Jun 23rd
ACSM GUERRILLA ARTS ENSEMBLE: The Rough Dozen
Guerilla concerts highlight talented jazz and classical musicians from the students & faculty of Queens College's Aaron Copland School of Music. The Rough Dozen is a group of guys singing many different styles of a cappella music. Co-founded by Cliff Derix and Dave Burkard, The Rough Dozen is comprised of around 12 people... all of whom are very cool. Enough said. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Guerilla concerts highlight talented jazz and classical musicians from the students & faculty of Queens College's Aaron Copland School of Music. The Rough Dozen is a group of guys singing many different styles of a cappella music. Co-founded by Cliff Derix and Dave Burkard, The Rough Dozen is comprised of around 12 people... all of whom are very cool. Enough said. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sat Jun 29th
FAMILY WORKSHOP: WITH SUN PRINTING
For Families: Leaves, flowers, lace & feathers are common items that transfer well through Sunprinting. Bring objects to print, items with an interesting silhouette and/or are translucent, or cut paper shapes to transfer - with LICA exhibition artist Mary Pinto. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Leaves, flowers, lace & feathers are common items that transfer well through Sunprinting. Bring objects to print, items with an interesting silhouette and/or are translucent, or cut paper shapes to transfer - with LICA exhibition artist Mary Pinto. Starts at 2:00 PM.
July
Wed Jul 10th
Monthly Jazz Jam
Open to professional jazz musicians, graduate students studying jazz, and music educators. Meet new contacts, hone your chops and jam each month with your peers! Open to General Public! Don’t want to play? Come & listen! House band and jam session led by Queens Jazz OverGround. Starts at 7:00 PM.
Open to professional jazz musicians, graduate students studying jazz, and music educators. Meet new contacts, hone your chops and jam each month with your peers! Open to General Public! Don’t want to play? Come & listen! House band and jam session led by Queens Jazz OverGround. Starts at 7:00 PM.
Thu Jul 11th
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Flushing Town Hall Garden and Portico Renovations
For Families: We're celebrating the opening of our newly-renovated Garden and Portico! You are invited to our Ribbon Cutting, and to explore Flushing Town Hall's beautiful new Garden; refreshments will be served, entertainment provided. The Ribbon-cutting will be led by DCA Commissioner Kate Levin and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, along with members of the Queens Delegation, other Elected Officials, and members of the Board of Directors of Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts. Starts at 12:00 PM.
For Families: We're celebrating the opening of our newly-renovated Garden and Portico! You are invited to our Ribbon Cutting, and to explore Flushing Town Hall's beautiful new Garden; refreshments will be served, entertainment provided. The Ribbon-cutting will be led by DCA Commissioner Kate Levin and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, along with members of the Queens Delegation, other Elected Officials, and members of the Board of Directors of Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts. Starts at 12:00 PM.
Sun Jul 14th
Let's do the Twist - Rock & Roll House Party
For Families: The Karlus Trapp Band presents popular music of the 1960's. If you loved "Chubby Checker", "The Beatles" and "Good Vibrations", take a trip down memory lane with this dance lesson and house party! Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: The Karlus Trapp Band presents popular music of the 1960's. If you loved "Chubby Checker", "The Beatles" and "Good Vibrations", take a trip down memory lane with this dance lesson and house party! Starts at 1:00 PM.
Thu Jul 25th - Sun Jul 28th
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Taking place in modern day Queens, Shakespeare's classic love story is set against the backdrop of two first-generation American youths falling in love while their transplanted families, one Israeli Jews and the other Palestinian Muslims, continue their "ancient grudge" which "breaks to new mutiny" on the streets of Flushing. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Taking place in modern day Queens, Shakespeare's classic love story is set against the backdrop of two first-generation American youths falling in love while their transplanted families, one Israeli Jews and the other Palestinian Muslims, continue their "ancient grudge" which "breaks to new mutiny" on the streets of Flushing. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Sun Jul 28th
Today's Teen Dancers, Tomorrow's Dance Artists
For Families: Join the Young Dancemakers Company, directed by Alice Teirstein, as they present live music and dance. This piece features percussionist/YDCMusic Director William Catanazaro and excerpts of work by guest choreographer Doug Elkins ranging from hip-hop to martial arts. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Join the Young Dancemakers Company, directed by Alice Teirstein, as they present live music and dance. This piece features percussionist/YDCMusic Director William Catanazaro and excerpts of work by guest choreographer Doug Elkins ranging from hip-hop to martial arts. Starts at 1:00 PM.