YOU ARE INVITED
to a Gala Opening Reception
Q Gardens Gallery
80-61 Lefferts Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY,
Phone: (347) 494-5704
Q Gardens Gallery
Presents:
Hollywood Women
Glamour, Style and Fashion
Past and Present
Showcasing uncirculated, unseen photographs of Hollywood's ladies.
Candids and portraits over 75 years and into the present!
Premiere Opening: Friday, December 17 6:00 PM- 11:00 PM
Saturday, December 18 6:00 PM- 11:00 PM
Refreshments and Hors D'oeuvres will be served
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Upcoming Kew Gardens Community Center Events
In addition to all its regularly scheduled, weekly classes, our Kew Gardens Community Center (KGCC) is offering several special events during December to brighten up the holiday season.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 1, refreshments will be served after the Open Mic "Show Us Your Talent" event, starting at 1:00pm.
Friday, December 3, the students of PS 99, The Kew Gardens School, will present their always enjoyable annual holiday songfest at the Center at 10:00am, also to be followed by light refreshments. This should not be missed!
The Poets and Writers Reading is scheduled for Thursday, December 16, at 1:00pm (with refreshments), and the always-popular monthly Birthday Party will be co-mingled with KGCC's featured BELLE'S PLAYERS at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 21 -- along with the holiday refreshments.
Monday, December 27, 1:30pm, brings us Holiday Music of the Western Hemisphere from the studio of the talented and popular performers, vocalist Nelly Vuksic and her husband, pianist Cesar Vuksic.
And the year winds up with the New Year's Party and special performance by the "THE MELODIANS", exponents and ambassadors of reggae music, on Thursday, December 30, Reception 11am-noon, Performance at 12:00 noon. Note: This special end-of-year event will cost $3.00; RSVP by December 27.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 1, refreshments will be served after the Open Mic "Show Us Your Talent" event, starting at 1:00pm.
Friday, December 3, the students of PS 99, The Kew Gardens School, will present their always enjoyable annual holiday songfest at the Center at 10:00am, also to be followed by light refreshments. This should not be missed!
The Poets and Writers Reading is scheduled for Thursday, December 16, at 1:00pm (with refreshments), and the always-popular monthly Birthday Party will be co-mingled with KGCC's featured BELLE'S PLAYERS at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 21 -- along with the holiday refreshments.
Monday, December 27, 1:30pm, brings us Holiday Music of the Western Hemisphere from the studio of the talented and popular performers, vocalist Nelly Vuksic and her husband, pianist Cesar Vuksic.
And the year winds up with the New Year's Party and special performance by the "THE MELODIANS", exponents and ambassadors of reggae music, on Thursday, December 30, Reception 11am-noon, Performance at 12:00 noon. Note: This special end-of-year event will cost $3.00; RSVP by December 27.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Art Showcase and Reception at Ascend Day Spa
The Paintings of Alfredo Melendez
on view 10/02/10- 02/03/11
The Ascend Day Spa, located at 82-62 Austin Street, in Kew Gardens, Queens, exhibits artwork from local artists in an effort to give back to the community. The Ascend Day Spa is an all natural green spa, focusing on mind and body wellness through relaxation and rejuvenation. Continuing the exhibition series, Ascend is offering its space for a selection of paintings by artist, Alfredo Melendez. The opening reception will be on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm. Wine and Refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be on view through February 3rd, 2011 during business hours.
Alfredo Melendez is a representational artist who works in a variety of media. In conjunction with his love for partner dancing, his work has focused on the intimacy of the connection between two people on the dance floor, their flow and movement, as well the more comical moments that can occur dancing. The central draw is always the woman, who in her voluptuousness and attitude, commands attention and desire.
Alfredo is a graduate of the school of visual arts. He is currently a partner dance instructor, blog writer, consultant, and entrepreneur. You can find out more about dance lessons and his online store at www.alfredomelendez.com.
For more information: (718) 846-4601
Photography Show
Dear Kew Gardens Parents,
What's doing in Kew Gardens for children? KEW GARDENS FIRST CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW! Photos taken by children, grades K-6, will be professionally displayed in Q Gardens Gallery from January 14- February 5, Gala Opening Reception on January 14 & 15.
Yes, your children will be the photographers and their images will be enlarged and matted for display. This is an unusual and exciting project for your child. It's an opportunity for them to look at their community, to capture those special moments photographically and to possibly discover talents that they didn't know they had.
Photographs hold an honored place in our homes, family albums and help to comprise our history. Q Gardens Gallery exhibits vintage photography and has offered their gallery space for this children’s photographic exhibit. There will be an opening and the exhibit will be on view in the gallery for 3 weeks.
Interested? To participate, print out the attached guidelines/application or pick up an application as-soon-as-possible at the Q Gardens Gallery, 8061 Lefferts Boulevard, Kew Gardens, (347) 494-5704, open Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6:00pm. All photos (with an application) must be submitted by
Thursday, December 30, 2010. Questions? Carol (917) 881-3358.
It's going to be a GREAT show! Don't Miss Out!!
This photography project is made possible in part by a New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods Grant awarded by the Citizens Committee for New York City to the Kew Gardens Improvement Association, Inc.
What's doing in Kew Gardens for children? KEW GARDENS FIRST CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW! Photos taken by children, grades K-6, will be professionally displayed in Q Gardens Gallery from January 14- February 5, Gala Opening Reception on January 14 & 15.
Yes, your children will be the photographers and their images will be enlarged and matted for display. This is an unusual and exciting project for your child. It's an opportunity for them to look at their community, to capture those special moments photographically and to possibly discover talents that they didn't know they had.
Photographs hold an honored place in our homes, family albums and help to comprise our history. Q Gardens Gallery exhibits vintage photography and has offered their gallery space for this children’s photographic exhibit. There will be an opening and the exhibit will be on view in the gallery for 3 weeks.
Interested? To participate, print out the attached guidelines/application or pick up an application as-soon-as-possible at the Q Gardens Gallery, 8061 Lefferts Boulevard, Kew Gardens, (347) 494-5704, open Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6:00pm. All photos (with an application) must be submitted by
Thursday, December 30, 2010. Questions? Carol (917) 881-3358.
It's going to be a GREAT show! Don't Miss Out!!
This photography project is made possible in part by a New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods Grant awarded by the Citizens Committee for New York City to the Kew Gardens Improvement Association, Inc.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Watch Out!
Queens is car-theft king
Borough leads city in stolen vehicles
Last Updated: 5:18 AM, November 16, 2010
Posted: 1:39 AM, November 15, 2010
Comments: 18 
PrintIf you're heading into Queens, maybe it's better to leave the car behind.
An average of eight cars a day get snatched off the streets of the borough's leafy neighborhoods -- making it the auto-theft capital of the Big Apple.
And the number of cars disappearing in the borough has been steadily climbing.
So far this year, 3,037 cars have been stolen, an increase of 9.2 percent since last year, according to NYPD Compstat figures released Nov. 9.
The dismal borough stats represent 34 percent of the total number of vehicles stolen citywide.
City Councilman Peter Vallone of Queens, the council's Public Safety Committee chairman, attributes the upswing to a diminishing police presence in the area.
"Our precincts are staffed at half the level they were 10 years ago," Vallone said. "Cops are doing the best they can, but there just aren't enough troops."
The borough's accessibility to major highways and bridges also makes it a top pick for thieves, Vallone said.
When hunting for vehicles, goons are most likely to target Honda Civics and Accords, the top two cars stolen in the city, records show.
The next three vehicle makes most likely to be stolen are the Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camry and Ford Econoline van, according to the NYPD.
When crooks don't take an entire car, they'll take its wheels and rims, authorities said. Lately, there have been reports of several car-stripping incidents in Astoria and Bayside.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/qns_is_car_theft_king_cYoF7fIRqrEZxGtAVLRnjI#ixzz15YRf71xF
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Shuttered Forest Park Carousel gets turn for better after landing film role in 'The Sitter'
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010, 4:00 AM
Farriella for News
William Adee of Local 52 cleans a Forest Park Carousel horse as film crews get set to shoot 'The Sitter' at shuttered treasure.Fans of the Forest Park Carousel were thrilled to see a glimpse of the shuttered treasure during a flurry of activity at the site this week.
But they shouldn't get their hopes up.
The workers cleaning and fixing the 100-year-old carousel were part of a film crew shooting scenes for "The Sitter."
The movie, starring Jonah Hill of "Superbad" fame and Sam Rockwell, has been described as a loose remake of the 1987 comedy "Adventures in Babysitting."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2010/11/03/2010-11-03_turn_for_the_better_shut_carousel_lands_film_role.html#ixzz14DuC3AAk
Monday, November 1, 2010
Nov 23rd Local Food Drive and REZ READING!
THE REZ
READING
SERIES
Local Food Drive
Honoring Mama Doe
7:30-9:30pm at the Center at Maple Grove Cemetery
127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(at the intersection of Kew Gardens Road and 127th St)
Tuesday, November 23rd!
In conjunction with our monthly reading, The REZ Reading Series, as it honors Mama Doe, buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, will be hosting a food drive to benefit one of our local food pantries. The evening will feature speakers on homelessness and poverty, and talk about ways to help combat these issues locally.
The pantry is in dire need of the following staple items, so please bring them to the reading:
Rice
Pasta
Fresh Produce
Q&A will be held after readings; autographed books will be offered for sale. Refreshments available. $5.00 donation encouraged.
For further information please telephone (718) 575-5417 or email us at
deminlit@yahoo.com.
READING
SERIES
Local Food Drive
Honoring Mama Doe
7:30-9:30pm at the Center at Maple Grove Cemetery
127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(at the intersection of Kew Gardens Road and 127th St)
Tuesday, November 23rd!
In conjunction with our monthly reading, The REZ Reading Series, as it honors Mama Doe, buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, will be hosting a food drive to benefit one of our local food pantries. The evening will feature speakers on homelessness and poverty, and talk about ways to help combat these issues locally.
The pantry is in dire need of the following staple items, so please bring them to the reading:
Rice
Pasta
Fresh Produce
Q&A will be held after readings; autographed books will be offered for sale. Refreshments available. $5.00 donation encouraged.
For further information please telephone (718) 575-5417 or email us at
deminlit@yahoo.com.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Kew Gardens Trick or Treating
Halloween trick-or-treating for NYC kids
Enjoy awesome, candy-filled routes and festive parties all over Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens on October 31.
Kew Gardens
Maple Grove Cemetery
View Halloween routes: Kew Gardens in a larger map
1 Get into the Halloween spirit by visiting the 135-year-old Maple Grove Cemetery (127-15 Kew Gardens Rd, maplegrove.biz), a woodsy 65-acre graveyard smack-dab in the middle of Queens.
2 A few Lefferts Boulevard businesses put their own creative, noncaloric spin on the festivities. Q Gardens Gallery (80-61 Lefferts Blvd between Austin and Talbot Sts), which specializes in vintage photographs, snaps pics of costumed kids to take home. Across the street, the Comic Den (80-62 Lefferts Blvd at Austin St, comicden.com) doles out free—you guessed it!—comic books.
3 Duck into the Art Deco lobby of the borough's legendary Kew Gardens Cinemas (81-05 Lefferts Blvd between Austin and Grenfell Sts, kewgardenstheatre.com), where staff will pass out popcorn and candy to kids.
4 Finally, make a pit stop at Homestead Gourmet Shop (81-45 Lefferts Blvd at Cuthbert Rd), located on the ground floor of one of Kew Garden's most beautiful Tudor-style buildings. The owners plan to hand out free butter cookies to youngsters. You may also want to buy some cherry and apple strudel for the road—we hear it's amazing.—Nancy BilyeauRead
more: http://newyorkkids.timeout.com/articles/halloween-fun/61171/where-to-trick-or-treat-with-nyc-kids-on-halloween/19.html#ixzz130YYS7yO
Enjoy awesome, candy-filled routes and festive parties all over Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens on October 31.
Kew Gardens
Maple Grove Cemetery
View Halloween routes: Kew Gardens in a larger map
1 Get into the Halloween spirit by visiting the 135-year-old Maple Grove Cemetery (127-15 Kew Gardens Rd, maplegrove.biz), a woodsy 65-acre graveyard smack-dab in the middle of Queens.
2 A few Lefferts Boulevard businesses put their own creative, noncaloric spin on the festivities. Q Gardens Gallery (80-61 Lefferts Blvd between Austin and Talbot Sts), which specializes in vintage photographs, snaps pics of costumed kids to take home. Across the street, the Comic Den (80-62 Lefferts Blvd at Austin St, comicden.com) doles out free—you guessed it!—comic books.
3 Duck into the Art Deco lobby of the borough's legendary Kew Gardens Cinemas (81-05 Lefferts Blvd between Austin and Grenfell Sts, kewgardenstheatre.com), where staff will pass out popcorn and candy to kids.
4 Finally, make a pit stop at Homestead Gourmet Shop (81-45 Lefferts Blvd at Cuthbert Rd), located on the ground floor of one of Kew Garden's most beautiful Tudor-style buildings. The owners plan to hand out free butter cookies to youngsters. You may also want to buy some cherry and apple strudel for the road—we hear it's amazing.—Nancy BilyeauRead
more: http://newyorkkids.timeout.com/articles/halloween-fun/61171/where-to-trick-or-treat-with-nyc-kids-on-halloween/19.html#ixzz130YYS7yO
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sunday October 24th--At the Central Queens Y
Pathways to Jewish Connections:
A Community Conversation on Autism
Featuring noted author Elaine Hall, whose new book "Now I See the Moon: A Mother, A Son, A Miracle" will be available for purchase. Sunday, October 24, 201010:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free Admission – Bagel Breakfast Will Be Served.
http://www.centralqueensy.org/index.php?submenu=PathwaysToJewishConnections&src=gendocs&ref=PathwaysToJewishConnections&category=SpecialEvents
A Community Conversation on Autism
Featuring noted author Elaine Hall, whose new book "Now I See the Moon: A Mother, A Son, A Miracle" will be available for purchase. Sunday, October 24, 201010:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free Admission – Bagel Breakfast Will Be Served.
http://www.centralqueensy.org/index.php?submenu=PathwaysToJewishConnections&src=gendocs&ref=PathwaysToJewishConnections&category=SpecialEvents
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Feed the Children Event October 19th
Volunteers are needed for a Feed the Children Event to be held on
Tuesday, October 19th from 11am to 5pm.
If you are interested in this community volunteer opportunity, please contact Peter DeLucia at nyssenatepd@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, October 19th from 11am to 5pm.
If you are interested in this community volunteer opportunity, please contact Peter DeLucia at nyssenatepd@hotmail.com>
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Kew Gardens Childrens Photo Show!
Kew Gardens Childrens Photo Show
Small Eyes on Kew Gardens
Photos taken by children, grades 1-6, will be professionally displayed in Q Gardens Gallery from November 5-26, 2010. To participate, please pick up an Application Package at Q Gardens Gallery, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6pm. All submissions must be handed in by October 22. Poster is attached.
Q Gardens Gallery
8061 Lefferts Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(347) 494-5704
This photography project is made possible in part by a New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods grant awarded by the Citizens Committee for New York City to the Kew Gardens Improvement Association, Inc.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Spirits Alive this Saturday, October 9th!
SPIRITS ALIVE
A Exciting Educational Walk Through Time
An Event for the Whole Family
Join us for a unique walking tour, Spirits Alive at Maple Grove Cemetery on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. (83-15 Kew Gardens Rd.,
Kew Gardens, NY 11415, off Lefferts Boulevard)
Spirits Alive 2010 boasts a cast of twenty three people from all walks of life, from Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley to young students from Immaculate Conception School. Actors, in period costumes will recreate the lives of some of the Maple Grove’s most illustrious and historical figures, including movie director Irving Rapper, Civil War Surgeon Dr. Dennler, noted playwright, author and poet Don Marquis, rhythm and blues singer LaVern Baker, stage, film and television actress Theresa Merritt and many more.
This year we will be introducing a new historical figure, Lucia Cataldi, the World War II war bride from Napoli, Italy and special guest President Theodore Roosevelt who will speak about his close friendship with Elizabeth and Jacob Riis.
Visitors will receive easy-to-follow maps and programs.
$5 per adult, Members and children under 12 FREE!
Contact Information: (917) 881-3358,
RAIN OR SHINE: In case of rain, Spirits Alive will be held at The Center, 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd., Kew Gardens (between 127-129 Street)
Spirits Alive 2010 is the highlight event at Maple Grove during the Open House New York Weekend. On Sunday, October 10th, there will be three Walking Tours at Maple Grove Cemetery: 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Reservations required for October 10th: (718) 544 3600
Cosponsored by Friends of Maple Grove
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
GREAT Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest
EVENT: Maple Grove’s GREAT Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010 (rain date October 23), 3:00pm-7:30pm
Place: Maple Grove Cemetery, 83-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Adults and Children of all ages are invited to Maple Grove’s GREAT Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 16, 2010 (rain date October 23) from 3:00pm-7:30pm at Maple Grove Cemetery, 83-15 Kew Gardens Road, off of Lefferts Boulevard. This spooktacular event is sponsored by the Friends of Maple Grove, www.friendsofmaplegrove.org.
Beginning at 3:00pm sharp! to 4:30pm, the day's program will be launched with The Strange and Unusual with a Touch of the Paranormal Walking Tour. Carl Ballenas, Maple Grove's historian will lead the tour.
Carl, who cares deeply about the stories of those buried at Maple Grove, will share some true tales that should only be told at Halloween (suggested age 12+).
Following, a 15-minute Children’s Costume Parade scheduled for 4:45pm. At 5:00pm, there will be expert storytelling (beginning with Tonya Hurley reading ghostgirl:Lovesick), face painting, holiday crafts and lots of carved pumpkins to admire. For those who would like to participate in the Carved Pumpkin Contest, please bring along your pre-carved pumpkin with a candle inside. Pumpkin drop off is between 3:00pm-6:00pm and viewing from 6:00pm-7:00pm, sundown at the cemetery. Judging and prizes will be awarded to; TOP Pumpkin, Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Most Original or any other categories that the judges might invent. Judges will consider alternative vegetables such as eggplant, water chestnuts, endive or any carved vegetable. Anything goes! Be creative!
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010 (rain date October 23), 3:00pm-7:30pm
Place: Maple Grove Cemetery, 83-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Adults and Children of all ages are invited to Maple Grove’s GREAT Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 16, 2010 (rain date October 23) from 3:00pm-7:30pm at Maple Grove Cemetery, 83-15 Kew Gardens Road, off of Lefferts Boulevard. This spooktacular event is sponsored by the Friends of Maple Grove, www.friendsofmaplegrove.org.
Beginning at 3:00pm sharp! to 4:30pm, the day's program will be launched with The Strange and Unusual with a Touch of the Paranormal Walking Tour. Carl Ballenas, Maple Grove's historian will lead the tour.
Carl, who cares deeply about the stories of those buried at Maple Grove, will share some true tales that should only be told at Halloween (suggested age 12+).
Following, a 15-minute Children’s Costume Parade scheduled for 4:45pm. At 5:00pm, there will be expert storytelling (beginning with Tonya Hurley reading ghostgirl:Lovesick), face painting, holiday crafts and lots of carved pumpkins to admire. For those who would like to participate in the Carved Pumpkin Contest, please bring along your pre-carved pumpkin with a candle inside. Pumpkin drop off is between 3:00pm-6:00pm and viewing from 6:00pm-7:00pm, sundown at the cemetery. Judging and prizes will be awarded to; TOP Pumpkin, Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Most Original or any other categories that the judges might invent. Judges will consider alternative vegetables such as eggplant, water chestnuts, endive or any carved vegetable. Anything goes! Be creative!
We are very pleased that New York Times bestselling author Tonya Hurley will read from ghostgirl: Lovesick. This, her most recent novel, explores the invisibility we all feel at times and the lengths we'll go to be seen. The ghostgirl series focuses on the story of one outcast’s ascent to popularity, in both the world of the living and the dead. Tonya’s ghostgirl website (http://www.ghostgirl.com/), quickly attracted a devoted community of teens, and in 2002 was a two-time Webby Award honoree.
Donation: $5, Members and children under 12 years FREE
For more information: (917) 881-3358, friendsofmgc@aol.com
Mark your calendar for Maple Grove’s GREAT Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 16, 2010!
Donation: $5, Members and children under 12 years FREE
For more information: (917) 881-3358, friendsofmgc@aol.com
Mark your calendar for Maple Grove’s GREAT Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 16, 2010!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
9/30/10 - AM New York
city living
By V. L. Hendrickson
City Living: Kew Gardens' taste for Tudor
Photo credit: Lefferts Boulevard is the commercial heart of Kew Gardens (Photo by Marie Claire Andrea)
Out toward the end of the line on the E train in Queens is the sleepy hamlet of Kew Gardens, one of seven planned garden communities built in the first half of the 20th century. With the remaining Tudor-style buildings and eclectic collection of shops and restaurants, the area looks like a college town upstate.
The LIRR, however, gets locals to Penn Station in under 20 minutes and the neighborhood has surprisingly diverse amenities.
Read the entire article HERE.
city living
By V. L. Hendrickson
City Living: Kew Gardens' taste for Tudor
Photo credit: Lefferts Boulevard is the commercial heart of Kew Gardens (Photo by Marie Claire Andrea)
Out toward the end of the line on the E train in Queens is the sleepy hamlet of Kew Gardens, one of seven planned garden communities built in the first half of the 20th century. With the remaining Tudor-style buildings and eclectic collection of shops and restaurants, the area looks like a college town upstate.
The LIRR, however, gets locals to Penn Station in under 20 minutes and the neighborhood has surprisingly diverse amenities.
Read the entire article HERE.
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