Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Free Forest Park Sports & Events This Summer!
Take a look at what's going on in Forest Park this summer! All free to the public!
FREE FOREST PARK SPORTS
Sponsored by NY State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo
*All sport clinics begin the week of July 12th and run through August 20th
KARATE, ages 7 and up
Tuesdays, 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Classes are in Oak Ridge
Forest Parkway & Forest Park Drive
SKATE BOARDING, ages 7 - 14
Mondays, 10:00 AM - Noon
Forest Park Skate Park
Woodhaven Blvd. & Forest Park Drive
2010 Free Events at Forest Park!
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19
6:00 - 7:30 PM
DANCING UNDER THE STARS
Wallenberg Square
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, June 23, 7:00 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Puppets in the Park recreate this classic tale with marionettes.
Jackson Pond Playground
Sponsored by City Parks Foundation
Wednesday, June 30, 7:00 PM
SIMON SEZ
Dry Harbor Playground
Sponsored by CM Elizabeth Crowley
Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Live musical performance of this classic tale performed by Plaza Theatrical.
Dry Harbor Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, July 14, 7:00 PM
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Enjoy this wonderful tale performed live by
Pattycake Theatre.
Mary Whalen Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Monday, July 19, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
DANCING UNDER THE STARS FINALE
Featuring the live band O.N.S.
Wallenberg Square
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
ANNA JACK’S CIRCUS
World-renowned and record holding performer of amazing Hoola Hoop feats.
Sobelsohn Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Sunday, July 25th, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Shakespeare’s popular comedy performed by
Black Henna Productions.
Wallenberg Square
Wednesday, July 28, 7:00 PM
JOHN PIZZI & COMPANY
Enjoy this entertaining family show with ventriloquism, illusions and comedy.
Dry Harbor Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, August 4, 7:30 PM
SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES
Enjoy this Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame member and former lead singer of the hit group the Shirelles!
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sponsored by Ridgewood Savings Bank
Wednesday, August 11, 7:30 PM
MARY LAMONT BAND
Enjoy a night of country music.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Presented by NY Metro Country Music Association
Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 PM
MACBETH
Shakespeare's famous psychological thriller performed by
Hip to Hip Theatre Company.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sunday, August 22, 7:30 PM
TAMING OF THE SHREW
Shakespeare's story of the battle of the sexes performed by Hip to Hip Theatre Company.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Wednesday, August 25, 7:30 PM
BROADWAY TRIBUTE
Enjoy your favorite show tunes from Broadways greatest
hits live!
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings Bank
Wednesday, September 1, 7:30 PM
LET’S HANG ON Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Tribute
Enjoy the greatest hits of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings & Loan
Monday, September 13, 3:00 - 5:30 PM
BACK TO SCHOOL
Gear up for the new school year with give-a-ways, music, games and more!
Dry Harbor Playground
Sunday, October 3, 9:00 AM
5K & FUN RUN
Participate in FREE track and field games and run in our $1 Fun Run and $14 5K race fundraiser at Victory Field. *Registration Required for 5K race.
Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings Bank, TD Bank, and the Forest Park Runners
FREE FOREST PARK SPORTS
Sponsored by NY State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo
*All sport clinics begin the week of July 12th and run through August 20th
KARATE, ages 7 and up
Tuesdays, 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Classes are in Oak Ridge
Forest Parkway & Forest Park Drive
SKATE BOARDING, ages 7 - 14
Mondays, 10:00 AM - Noon
Forest Park Skate Park
Woodhaven Blvd. & Forest Park Drive
2010 Free Events at Forest Park!
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19
6:00 - 7:30 PM
DANCING UNDER THE STARS
Wallenberg Square
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, June 23, 7:00 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Puppets in the Park recreate this classic tale with marionettes.
Jackson Pond Playground
Sponsored by City Parks Foundation
Wednesday, June 30, 7:00 PM
SIMON SEZ
Dry Harbor Playground
Sponsored by CM Elizabeth Crowley
Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Live musical performance of this classic tale performed by Plaza Theatrical.
Dry Harbor Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, July 14, 7:00 PM
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Enjoy this wonderful tale performed live by
Pattycake Theatre.
Mary Whalen Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Monday, July 19, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
DANCING UNDER THE STARS FINALE
Featuring the live band O.N.S.
Wallenberg Square
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 PM
ANNA JACK’S CIRCUS
World-renowned and record holding performer of amazing Hoola Hoop feats.
Sobelsohn Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Sunday, July 25th, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Shakespeare’s popular comedy performed by
Black Henna Productions.
Wallenberg Square
Wednesday, July 28, 7:00 PM
JOHN PIZZI & COMPANY
Enjoy this entertaining family show with ventriloquism, illusions and comedy.
Dry Harbor Playground
Sponsored by the Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Wednesday, August 4, 7:30 PM
SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES
Enjoy this Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame member and former lead singer of the hit group the Shirelles!
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sponsored by Ridgewood Savings Bank
Wednesday, August 11, 7:30 PM
MARY LAMONT BAND
Enjoy a night of country music.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Presented by NY Metro Country Music Association
Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 PM
MACBETH
Shakespeare's famous psychological thriller performed by
Hip to Hip Theatre Company.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sunday, August 22, 7:30 PM
TAMING OF THE SHREW
Shakespeare's story of the battle of the sexes performed by Hip to Hip Theatre Company.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Wednesday, August 25, 7:30 PM
BROADWAY TRIBUTE
Enjoy your favorite show tunes from Broadways greatest
hits live!
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings Bank
Wednesday, September 1, 7:30 PM
LET’S HANG ON Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Tribute
Enjoy the greatest hits of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
George Seuffert Bandshell
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings & Loan
Monday, September 13, 3:00 - 5:30 PM
BACK TO SCHOOL
Gear up for the new school year with give-a-ways, music, games and more!
Dry Harbor Playground
Sunday, October 3, 9:00 AM
5K & FUN RUN
Participate in FREE track and field games and run in our $1 Fun Run and $14 5K race fundraiser at Victory Field. *Registration Required for 5K race.
Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings Bank, TD Bank, and the Forest Park Runners
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer Jazz Concert at Maple Grove Saturday the 17th!
Let Your Spirits Swing at the Maple Grove Summer Outdoor Concert
Imagine the sounds of a 12-piece brass and percussion band filling the warm evening air. Jazz melodies drift over the light breezes, mingling with the scent of summer flowers. Friends and neighbors gather on the green with blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the sounds of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller.
Maple Grove’s First Summer Outdoor Concert will be held Saturday, July 17th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (the gates open at 6:00pm), THE CENTER at Maple Grove Cemetery (127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415).
Let your spirits swing to the music of the Lew Picardi Big Band playing America’s Classic Swing repertoire and a musical tribute honoring Vincent Youmans, Jimmy Rushing, LaVern Baker and other musical talents interred at Maple Grove.
The Lew Picardi Big Band, the gatekeeper of Swing Music, has been keeping America’s Big Band tradition alive through concerts for over 15 years. It continues to introduce the music of the great Big Bands to all generations. July 17th promises to be an evening filled with fun, memories and history.
Bring along your blanket or chair. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Parking on the premises.
TICKETS: Pay at the gate on July 17th: $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for members, 12 years and under FREE.
Information: (917) 881-3358 or
Imagine the sounds of a 12-piece brass and percussion band filling the warm evening air. Jazz melodies drift over the light breezes, mingling with the scent of summer flowers. Friends and neighbors gather on the green with blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the sounds of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller.
Maple Grove’s First Summer Outdoor Concert will be held Saturday, July 17th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (the gates open at 6:00pm), THE CENTER at Maple Grove Cemetery (127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415).
Let your spirits swing to the music of the Lew Picardi Big Band playing America’s Classic Swing repertoire and a musical tribute honoring Vincent Youmans, Jimmy Rushing, LaVern Baker and other musical talents interred at Maple Grove.
The Lew Picardi Big Band, the gatekeeper of Swing Music, has been keeping America’s Big Band tradition alive through concerts for over 15 years. It continues to introduce the music of the great Big Bands to all generations. July 17th promises to be an evening filled with fun, memories and history.
Bring along your blanket or chair. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Parking on the premises.
TICKETS: Pay at the gate on July 17th: $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for members, 12 years and under FREE.
Information: (917) 881-3358 or
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