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Lunar New Year Dance Sampler
Sat Feb 20th, 2:00 PM
Tickets: FREE
Sat Feb 20th, 2:00 PM
Tickets: FREE
For Families: Annual favorite! A sampler of dance performances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Presented by NY Institute of Culture and the Arts. Starts at 2:00 PM.
In the Galleries
Sat Nov 7th - Sat Nov 21st
Art Workshops: Maedeup - Korean Traditional Knotting
Create a beautiful work of art using Maedeup, the traditional Korean art of decorative knotting. Trained artisan Karen Ahn, featured in our Gift Shop, will give a demonstration and teach six of 38 basic knot types. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Maximum of 12 registrants. Click for details. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Create a beautiful work of art using Maedeup, the traditional Korean art of decorative knotting. Trained artisan Karen Ahn, featured in our Gift Shop, will give a demonstration and teach six of 38 basic knot types. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Maximum of 12 registrants. Click for details. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sun Feb 7th
Jewelry Workshop: My Valentine!
Design & create a unique Valentine’s Day 16” or 18”necklace using Swarovski Crystals. The design will be up and down points with a contrasting color, with a choice of gold-filled or sterling wheel spacers. Top-drilled Swarovski crystal bicones will be reds and pinks. A perfect gift for yourself, or for that special someone! Workshop is led by Flushing Town Hall gift shop artist Helaine Katz of Katz Meow. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Design & create a unique Valentine’s Day 16” or 18”necklace using Swarovski Crystals. The design will be up and down points with a contrasting color, with a choice of gold-filled or sterling wheel spacers. Top-drilled Swarovski crystal bicones will be reds and pinks. A perfect gift for yourself, or for that special someone! Workshop is led by Flushing Town Hall gift shop artist Helaine Katz of Katz Meow. Starts at 2:00 PM.
February
Sat Feb 20th
Lunar New Year Dance Sampler
For Families: Annual favorite! A sampler of dance performances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Presented by NY Institute of Culture and the Arts. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Annual favorite! A sampler of dance performances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Presented by NY Institute of Culture and the Arts. Starts at 2:00 PM.
March
Sat Mar 6th
Chinese Blue Pipa Trio
For Families: Repertory Theatre of America, Inc. production presented by Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts as part of the Lunar New Year Festival. The Blue Pipa Trio, comprised of Min Xiao-Fen (pipa, vocals); Mark Helias (bass), and Steve Salerno (guitar), transcends borders with cutting-edge music. A breathtaking virtuoso and courageous pioneer, Min blends ancient Chinese music and her own compositions with interpretations of jazz and bluegrass. Min Xiao-Fen’s work has been commissioned by The Kitchen in NYC, the Trio has performed at the JVC Jazz Festival, and recorded for Bjork’s new album. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Repertory Theatre of America, Inc. production presented by Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts as part of the Lunar New Year Festival. The Blue Pipa Trio, comprised of Min Xiao-Fen (pipa, vocals); Mark Helias (bass), and Steve Salerno (guitar), transcends borders with cutting-edge music. A breathtaking virtuoso and courageous pioneer, Min blends ancient Chinese music and her own compositions with interpretations of jazz and bluegrass. Min Xiao-Fen’s work has been commissioned by The Kitchen in NYC, the Trio has performed at the JVC Jazz Festival, and recorded for Bjork’s new album. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sun Mar 7th
Bakithi Kumalo Band with Robbi K
For Families: In a Celebration of the World Cup in South Africa with Music, Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and vocalist Kumalo possesses a unique musical style reflecting influences from around the world, including South African traditional folk, contemporary jazz, and salsa. Kumalo has collaborated with Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Herbie Hancock, and Randy Brecker, and leaves on tour with “Simon and Garfunkel” following this concert. Joining Bakithi onstage is vocalist Robbi “K” Kumalo, a powerful lyric soprano and back-up singer for Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, who for many years has been a major force in bringing a sense of the world community to children’s musical theater. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: In a Celebration of the World Cup in South Africa with Music, Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and vocalist Kumalo possesses a unique musical style reflecting influences from around the world, including South African traditional folk, contemporary jazz, and salsa. Kumalo has collaborated with Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Herbie Hancock, and Randy Brecker, and leaves on tour with “Simon and Garfunkel” following this concert. Joining Bakithi onstage is vocalist Robbi “K” Kumalo, a powerful lyric soprano and back-up singer for Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, who for many years has been a major force in bringing a sense of the world community to children’s musical theater. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Fri Mar 12th
Chamber Ensemble Concert featuring Korean Musicians of NY Philharmonic
For Families: Korean principal members of the New York Philharmonic, including Michelle Kim, violin, Assistant Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic; Lisa Kim, violin, Associate Principal of the New York Philharmonic, and Eileen Moon, cello, Associate Principal of the New York Philharmonic, bring the sounds of spring to our Queens community—an unforgettable experience. The performance is co-presented by Flushing Town Hall, JS Arts, and the Korean Cultural Service of New York. Starts at 8:00 PM.
For Families: Korean principal members of the New York Philharmonic, including Michelle Kim, violin, Assistant Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic; Lisa Kim, violin, Associate Principal of the New York Philharmonic, and Eileen Moon, cello, Associate Principal of the New York Philharmonic, bring the sounds of spring to our Queens community—an unforgettable experience. The performance is co-presented by Flushing Town Hall, JS Arts, and the Korean Cultural Service of New York. Starts at 8:00 PM.
April
Sat Apr 17th
Interactive Arts: Secrets of Storytelling
For Families: Ever wonder how a single storyteller can bring an entire story full of unique characters to life? Master storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston will share how to use your voice, facial expressions, and body movement to tell a great tale. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Ever wonder how a single storyteller can bring an entire story full of unique characters to life? Master storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston will share how to use your voice, facial expressions, and body movement to tell a great tale. Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sat Apr 17th
Tellin’ on the Downbeat: John Blake Quartet & Charlotte Blake Alston
For Families: The magic of storytelling and the compelling sounds of jazz. Includes engaging renditions of children’s songs and stories, including How the Racoon Got His Dinner, a humorous African-American folktale where each animal gets a musical theme. Meet the Artists following the performance. Starts at 2:15 PM.
For Families: The magic of storytelling and the compelling sounds of jazz. Includes engaging renditions of children’s songs and stories, including How the Racoon Got His Dinner, a humorous African-American folktale where each animal gets a musical theme. Meet the Artists following the performance. Starts at 2:15 PM.
Sat Apr 24th
Jazz & Poetry Day
For Families: Live jazz & poetry from Queens-area students. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Live jazz & poetry from Queens-area students. Starts at 2:00 PM.
May
Sat May 1st
Puppetry Workshop 1: Puppet NYC
For Families: The New York cityscape is one of the most famous in the world. Make our Puppet NYC vibrantly alive by creating delightful fish puppets to swim in an imagined Hudson River. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: The New York cityscape is one of the most famous in the world. Make our Puppet NYC vibrantly alive by creating delightful fish puppets to swim in an imagined Hudson River. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sat May 15th
Puppetry Workshop 2: Tasty Puppets
For Families: Food is a great way to explore and celebrate the different cultures in our neighborhoods. Don’t be surprised if you end up making a talking hamburger, taco or dumpling in this workshop! Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Food is a great way to explore and celebrate the different cultures in our neighborhoods. Don’t be surprised if you end up making a talking hamburger, taco or dumpling in this workshop! Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sun May 16th
Interactive Arts Workshop: Catch the Bhangra Beat!
For Families: Discover the richness of Indian culture through dance, rhythms, instruments, and language. Learn bhangra and gaarba, folk dances of India, and be introduced to the drum of Punjab, the dhol. Co-led by Sunny Jain and actress/dancer Reena Shah. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Discover the richness of Indian culture through dance, rhythms, instruments, and language. Learn bhangra and gaarba, folk dances of India, and be introduced to the drum of Punjab, the dhol. Co-led by Sunny Jain and actress/dancer Reena Shah. Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sun May 16th
World Jazz: Red Baraat
For Families: A fabulous time guaranteed for all ages! Led by drummer Sunny Jain, Red Baraat is the first and only dhol and brass band in the States. This NYC-based group plays fresh originals, traditional Punjabi songs, Bollywood numbers, and has delivered blistering performances at the Chicago World Music Festival, Lincoln Center, DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra, 4th Annual Droma Gypsy Festival, Joe’s Pub, India Independence Day Parade, and Barbes, as well as a live radio broadcast on John Schaefer’s Soundcheck WNYCFM 93.9, an NPR affiliate. Meet the Artists following the performance. Starts at 2:15 PM.
For Families: A fabulous time guaranteed for all ages! Led by drummer Sunny Jain, Red Baraat is the first and only dhol and brass band in the States. This NYC-based group plays fresh originals, traditional Punjabi songs, Bollywood numbers, and has delivered blistering performances at the Chicago World Music Festival, Lincoln Center, DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra, 4th Annual Droma Gypsy Festival, Joe’s Pub, India Independence Day Parade, and Barbes, as well as a live radio broadcast on John Schaefer’s Soundcheck WNYCFM 93.9, an NPR affiliate. Meet the Artists following the performance. Starts at 2:15 PM.
Sat May 22nd
Puppetry Workshop 3: The Puppet Next Door
For Families: Cities and neighborhoods need people. In this final workshop, participants can make a local neighbor or hero/heroine. It could be your teacher or coach, a parent or shopkeeper, an artist, friend, or even yourself! Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Cities and neighborhoods need people. In this final workshop, participants can make a local neighbor or hero/heroine. It could be your teacher or coach, a parent or shopkeeper, an artist, friend, or even yourself! Starts at 2:00 PM.
Wed May 26th
Puppetry Masterclass: Teatro Hugo e Ines
For Families: Masterclass for professional puppeteers interested in learning non-traditional puppetry techniques from this world-renowned duo. Explore Hugo and Ines’ creative process for developing unique and engaging characters, learn mime exercises and body manipulation techniques, and develop creative approaches for conveying story and character without words. Interested participants must first send a resume highlighting artistic experience in puppetry and/or mime to education@flushingtownhall.org Starts at 7:00 PM.
For Families: Masterclass for professional puppeteers interested in learning non-traditional puppetry techniques from this world-renowned duo. Explore Hugo and Ines’ creative process for developing unique and engaging characters, learn mime exercises and body manipulation techniques, and develop creative approaches for conveying story and character without words. Interested participants must first send a resume highlighting artistic experience in puppetry and/or mime to education@flushingtownhall.org Starts at 7:00 PM.
Fri May 28th
Puppetry Theater: Short Stories – Teatro Hugo e Ines (Peru)
For Families: With amazing dexterity and delightful creativity, Teatro Hugo e Ines transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with their unique blend of mime, dance and puppetry. Short Stories includes a riot of characters composed of knees, feet, hands, elbows and a handful of props playing out the poetic moments of daily life. Starts at 7:00 PM.
For Families: With amazing dexterity and delightful creativity, Teatro Hugo e Ines transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with their unique blend of mime, dance and puppetry. Short Stories includes a riot of characters composed of knees, feet, hands, elbows and a handful of props playing out the poetic moments of daily life. Starts at 7:00 PM.
Sat May 29th
Interactive Arts: Short Stories – Teatro Hugo e Ines (Peru)
For Families: Explore the wordless world of mime, and learn how to build unique characters with just your hands. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Explore the wordless world of mime, and learn how to build unique characters with just your hands. Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sat May 29th
Puppetry Theater: Short Stories – Teatro Hugo e Ines (Peru)
For Families: With amazing dexterity and delightful creativity, Teatro Hugo e Ines transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with their unique blend of mime, dance and puppetry. Short Stories includes a riot of characters composed of knees, feet, hands, elbows and a handful of props playing out the poetic moments of daily life. Starts at 2:15 PM.
For Families: With amazing dexterity and delightful creativity, Teatro Hugo e Ines transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with their unique blend of mime, dance and puppetry. Short Stories includes a riot of characters composed of knees, feet, hands, elbows and a handful of props playing out the poetic moments of daily life. Starts at 2:15 PM.