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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.
Wed Jan 25th - Sun Feb 26th
EXHIBITION: ANTIQUE CHINESE WINDOWS & DOORS
From the collection of Thomas Chen, President, Crystal Window and Door Systems. Antique Chinese wood windows and doors were considered both functional architectural elements and works of art. and were placed in the home according to Feng Shui to achieve harmony and balance. These intricately hand-carved pieces, collected from numerous towns and provinces throughout China, depict detailed scenery and characters. Thanks also to Steve Chen for his gracious support.
From the collection of Thomas Chen, President, Crystal Window and Door Systems. Antique Chinese wood windows and doors were considered both functional architectural elements and works of art. and were placed in the home according to Feng Shui to achieve harmony and balance. These intricately hand-carved pieces, collected from numerous towns and provinces throughout China, depict detailed scenery and characters. Thanks also to Steve Chen for his gracious support.
February
Sat Feb 4th
LUNAR NEW YEAR DANCE SAMPLER
For Families: Presented by Dr. Hsing Lih Chou, NY Institute of Culture and the Arts Flushing Town Hall hosts a New Year's sampler of dance performances from China, Korea, India, Thailand, Taiwan, and the Pacific Islands. Sponsored by The Taipei Economic Cultural Office. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: Presented by Dr. Hsing Lih Chou, NY Institute of Culture and the Arts Flushing Town Hall hosts a New Year's sampler of dance performances from China, Korea, India, Thailand, Taiwan, and the Pacific Islands. Sponsored by The Taipei Economic Cultural Office. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sun Feb 5th
LUNAR NEW YEAR WORKSHOPS
For Families: (1) Dragon Puppet Making Workshop: Inspired by the auspicious Chinese Dragon which brings wisdom, great health and prosperity, participants of all ages will create their own dragons inspired by Chinese Shadow puppets. (2) Lucky Bag Origami Workshop: Learn how to make a Korean lucky bag (Bokjoo-money). Then write down your wishes for the year and put them in the lucky bag's secret pocket. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: (1) Dragon Puppet Making Workshop: Inspired by the auspicious Chinese Dragon which brings wisdom, great health and prosperity, participants of all ages will create their own dragons inspired by Chinese Shadow puppets. (2) Lucky Bag Origami Workshop: Learn how to make a Korean lucky bag (Bokjoo-money). Then write down your wishes for the year and put them in the lucky bag's secret pocket. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Fri Feb 10th
MONTHLY JAZZ CLINICS
If you are a high school musician with an interest in jazz or an experienced high school jazz musician looking to play with other musicians your age, then Flushing Town Hall’s NEW FREE JAZZCONNECT program is for you! Starts at 4:00 PM.
If you are a high school musician with an interest in jazz or an experienced high school jazz musician looking to play with other musicians your age, then Flushing Town Hall’s NEW FREE JAZZCONNECT program is for you! Starts at 4:00 PM.
Sat Feb 11th
FESTIVAL OF HERBAL TONIC SOUP
Begin the New Year with a tonic soup to purify the mind and body. Dr. Hsing Lih Chou leads a panel of traditional healers from the Chinese and Korean communities. Each healer will discuss and demonstrate the traditional remedy that he uses to purify the body and provide a tasting sample of each herbal tonic soup. Starts at 12:00 PM.
Begin the New Year with a tonic soup to purify the mind and body. Dr. Hsing Lih Chou leads a panel of traditional healers from the Chinese and Korean communities. Each healer will discuss and demonstrate the traditional remedy that he uses to purify the body and provide a tasting sample of each herbal tonic soup. Starts at 12:00 PM.
Sun Feb 12th
HIP-HOP WITH ILLSTYLE!
For Families: A fun, challenging class to introduce children and adults to various dance styles such as B-Boying/B-Girling, hip-hop, modern, jazz, African, and more. Learn basic movements and techniques, and develop the movements into combinations. All ages and levels welcome! Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: A fun, challenging class to introduce children and adults to various dance styles such as B-Boying/B-Girling, hip-hop, modern, jazz, African, and more. Learn basic movements and techniques, and develop the movements into combinations. All ages and levels welcome! Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sun Feb 12th
ILLSTYLE & PEACE PRODUCTIONS: BECOMING YOUR DREAMS
For Families: Rooted in contemporary and old school hip-hop and blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, Djing, and beatboxing. I&PP has toured to critical acclaim both nationally and internationally and is committed to delivering a positive message to audiences young and old. Starts at 2:15 PM.
For Families: Rooted in contemporary and old school hip-hop and blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, Djing, and beatboxing. I&PP has toured to critical acclaim both nationally and internationally and is committed to delivering a positive message to audiences young and old. Starts at 2:15 PM.
Mon Feb 13th - Tue Feb 14th
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: Becoming Your Dreams - Illstyle & Peace Productions
School Performance: Rooted in contemporary and old school hip-hop and blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, DJing, and beatboxing. I&PP has toured to critical acclaim both nationally and internationally and is committed to delivering a positive message to audiences young and old through dance.
School Performance: Rooted in contemporary and old school hip-hop and blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, DJing, and beatboxing. I&PP has toured to critical acclaim both nationally and internationally and is committed to delivering a positive message to audiences young and old through dance.
Sat Feb 18th
DEMETRIUS SPANEAS
Award winning composer and performer Demetrius Spaneas travels the world as a musical ambassador, connecting classical, jazz, and traditional music throughout the U.S., Eastern Europe, and Asia to create international dialogue through artistic collaboration. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Award winning composer and performer Demetrius Spaneas travels the world as a musical ambassador, connecting classical, jazz, and traditional music throughout the U.S., Eastern Europe, and Asia to create international dialogue through artistic collaboration. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sun Feb 19th
KOREAN TRADITIONAL DRUM LINE
For Families: The Korean Traditional Music and Dance Institute of NY (KTMDI) will introduce you to the traditional barrel drum's history and rhythms with a performance demonstration. Learn basic rhythms and dance moves! Master artists from KTMDI will present Go-Dong-Sori (The Heart Beat) a drumming masterpiece. Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: The Korean Traditional Music and Dance Institute of NY (KTMDI) will introduce you to the traditional barrel drum's history and rhythms with a performance demonstration. Learn basic rhythms and dance moves! Master artists from KTMDI will present Go-Dong-Sori (The Heart Beat) a drumming masterpiece. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sat Feb 25th
PAUL YEON LEE - SCATTERED WIND
Recipient of the 2011 Exploring the Metropolis NYC Con Edison Musicians' Residency Composition Program and a resident composer at Flushing Town Hall, Paul Yeon Lee presents two different sanjo (scattered melody) pieces by Korean traditional transverse flute daegeum and western instrument flute. Additionally, Lee will premiere his new music "Scattered Wind" for daegeum and piano. Paul Yeon Lee is part of Symphony Space's 2012 Composers Now Festival. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Recipient of the 2011 Exploring the Metropolis NYC Con Edison Musicians' Residency Composition Program and a resident composer at Flushing Town Hall, Paul Yeon Lee presents two different sanjo (scattered melody) pieces by Korean traditional transverse flute daegeum and western instrument flute. Additionally, Lee will premiere his new music "Scattered Wind" for daegeum and piano. Paul Yeon Lee is part of Symphony Space's 2012 Composers Now Festival. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Sat Feb 25th
BARRY HARRIS TRIO
Internationally renowned jazz pianist, composer, and teacher, Dr. Barry Harris, has received the Living Jazz Legacy award from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, and an American Jazz Masters Fellowship from the NEA. He is an exponent of the classic jazz style developed by Charles Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk and Coleman Hawkins. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Internationally renowned jazz pianist, composer, and teacher, Dr. Barry Harris, has received the Living Jazz Legacy award from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, and an American Jazz Masters Fellowship from the NEA. He is an exponent of the classic jazz style developed by Charles Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk and Coleman Hawkins. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Sun Feb 26th
SU ZHENG – 150 YEARS OF CHINESE MUSIC IN NYC
Su Zheng explores 150 Years of Chinese Music in NYC to demonstrate that music is a powerful and vital cultural expression of the Asian/Chinese American diaspora. An Associate Professor of Music/East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University, Zheng's lecture is followed by a signing of her book, "Claiming Diaspora." Starts at 1:00 PM.
Su Zheng explores 150 Years of Chinese Music in NYC to demonstrate that music is a powerful and vital cultural expression of the Asian/Chinese American diaspora. An Associate Professor of Music/East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University, Zheng's lecture is followed by a signing of her book, "Claiming Diaspora." Starts at 1:00 PM.
March
Fri Mar 2nd
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: A Civil Rights Reader - Daniel Bernard Roumain
School Performance: An innovative composer, performer, violinist, and band leader, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) melds his classical music roots with his own culture and imagination. A Civil Rights Reader is a selection of works from a collection of DBR's string quartets (no. 1-5) that serve as musical portraits of iconic figures from the civil rights era: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Maya Angelou, and Rosa Parks.
School Performance: An innovative composer, performer, violinist, and band leader, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) melds his classical music roots with his own culture and imagination. A Civil Rights Reader is a selection of works from a collection of DBR's string quartets (no. 1-5) that serve as musical portraits of iconic figures from the civil rights era: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Maya Angelou, and Rosa Parks.
Fri Mar 2nd
DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN + THE MISSION: CIVIL RIGHTS READER
Known for fusing his classical music roots with a myriad of soundscapes, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), is a passionately innovative composer, performer, violinist, and band leader. DBR's collaborations span the worlds of Philip Glass, Cassandra Wilson, Bill T. Jones and Lady Gaga. DBR + The Mission perform Civil Rights Reader, a musical exploration of iconic figures from the civil rights movement. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Known for fusing his classical music roots with a myriad of soundscapes, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), is a passionately innovative composer, performer, violinist, and band leader. DBR's collaborations span the worlds of Philip Glass, Cassandra Wilson, Bill T. Jones and Lady Gaga. DBR + The Mission perform Civil Rights Reader, a musical exploration of iconic figures from the civil rights movement. Starts at 8:00 PM.
Sun Mar 4th
THE AARON COPLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUERRILLA ARTS ENSEMBLE
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Wed Mar 7th
MONTHLY JAZZ JAM
First Wednesday each Month, 7PM – 10PM 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! Starts at 7:00 PM.
First Wednesday each Month, 7PM – 10PM 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! Starts at 7:00 PM.
Fri Mar 9th
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: Goldilocks (Ricitos) & the Three Bears - Teatro SEA
School Performance: A classic fairy tale freshly updated to explore the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual English/Spanish blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and surprising new characters. Award-winning Teatro SEA is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-five years.
School Performance: A classic fairy tale freshly updated to explore the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Students will enjoy the cultural and bilingual English/Spanish blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and surprising new characters. Award-winning Teatro SEA is New York City's premiere Latino theater company for young audiences and has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida and Puerto Rico for over twenty-five years.
Fri Mar 9th
THE QUEENS COLLEGE ORCHESTRA
Maurice Peress, Music Director Matt Kasper, Assistant Conductor, Conducting Alicia Bisha, Violin soloist Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Mozart: Violin Concerto #5 Beethoven: Symphony #4 Starts at 8:00 PM.
Maurice Peress, Music Director Matt Kasper, Assistant Conductor, Conducting Alicia Bisha, Violin soloist Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Mozart: Violin Concerto #5 Beethoven: Symphony #4 Starts at 8:00 PM.
Fri Mar 9th
MONTHLY JAZZ CLINICS
If you are a high school musician with an interest in jazz or an experienced high school jazz musician looking to play with other musicians your age, then Flushing Town Hall’s NEW FREE JAZZCONNECT program is for you!
If you are a high school musician with an interest in jazz or an experienced high school jazz musician looking to play with other musicians your age, then Flushing Town Hall’s NEW FREE JAZZCONNECT program is for you!
Sat Mar 10th
INTERACTIVE ARTS: GOLDILOCKS (RICITOS) WORKSHOP
For Families: Members of New York City's premier Latino theater company for young audiences, SEA Teatro, explore familiar fairy tales like Goldilocks and re-imagine them with you! Together with the artists, you will bring new life to classic characters and set the tale in your neighborhood. Starts at 1:00 PM.
For Families: Members of New York City's premier Latino theater company for young audiences, SEA Teatro, explore familiar fairy tales like Goldilocks and re-imagine them with you! Together with the artists, you will bring new life to classic characters and set the tale in your neighborhood. Starts at 1:00 PM.
Sat Mar 10th
SEA TEATRO: GOLDILOCKS (RICITOS) & THE THREE BEARS
For Families: A classic fairy tale freshly updated to explore the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Children will enjoy the cultural and bilingual English/Spanish blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and surprising new characters. Award-winning SEA Teatro has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida, and Puerto Rico for over twenty-five years. Starts at 2:15 PM.
For Families: A classic fairy tale freshly updated to explore the importance of respecting differences and dealing with fear. Children will enjoy the cultural and bilingual English/Spanish blend of dialogue, heart-felt songs, and surprising new characters. Award-winning SEA Teatro has been presenting performances and educational programs in New York, Florida, and Puerto Rico for over twenty-five years. Starts at 2:15 PM.
Sun Mar 11th
THE AARON COPLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUERRILLA ARTS ENSEMBLE
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations.
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations.
Sun Mar 18th
THE AARON COPLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUERRILLA ARTS ENSEMBLE
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Wed Mar 21st - Fri Mar 23rd
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: Nearly Lear - Susanna Hamnett
School Performance: The great story of Shakespeare's King Lear as told by Norris, his devoted court jester. In this one-woman tour de force, actress Susanna Hamnett plays every character to tell a very personal and poignant story that borrows from the words of "that guy William Shakespeare." Nearly Lear confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play should be, using exuberant storytelling, poetic license, music, song and film, as well as Shakespeare's rich text.
School Performance: The great story of Shakespeare's King Lear as told by Norris, his devoted court jester. In this one-woman tour de force, actress Susanna Hamnett plays every character to tell a very personal and poignant story that borrows from the words of "that guy William Shakespeare." Nearly Lear confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play should be, using exuberant storytelling, poetic license, music, song and film, as well as Shakespeare's rich text.
Sun Mar 25th
THE AARON COPLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUERRILLA ARTS ENSEMBLE
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Solo, Chamber & Jazz Performance by ACSM Students & Alums. Guerilla concerts highlight the talented musicians from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College featuring classical and jazz ensembles. These young musicians will provide excellent performances and also engage its audience through their innovative programs and educational conversations. Starts at 2:00 PM.
Thu Mar 29th - Fri Mar 30th
GUYS AND DOLLS JR., a Production of JHS 189
For Families/School Performance: The cast from JHS 189 performs this Broadway classic set in a New York City mission populated by do-gooders and gamblers competing for local hearts and souls. Starts at 7:00 PM.
For Families/School Performance: The cast from JHS 189 performs this Broadway classic set in a New York City mission populated by do-gooders and gamblers competing for local hearts and souls. Starts at 7:00 PM.
Sat Mar 31st
CELEBRATE SPRING! WORKSHOPS
For Families: (1) Mexican Paper Art Workshop: Join Master Mexican paper artist, Aurelia Fernandez, for a workshop based on the tradition of celebrating spring by giving children feathers in school. This lively workshop will show children and adults alike how to make animal hats from paper and found objects. (2) Andean Instrument-Making Workshop: Juan "Pepe" Santana will lead a workshop in making Andean instruments from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Participants will have the opportunity to build a pentatonic panpipe called palla and will learn how to play simple Andean Melodies. No need to read music! Starts at 2:00 PM.
For Families: (1) Mexican Paper Art Workshop: Join Master Mexican paper artist, Aurelia Fernandez, for a workshop based on the tradition of celebrating spring by giving children feathers in school. This lively workshop will show children and adults alike how to make animal hats from paper and found objects. (2) Andean Instrument-Making Workshop: Juan "Pepe" Santana will lead a workshop in making Andean instruments from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Participants will have the opportunity to build a pentatonic panpipe called palla and will learn how to play simple Andean Melodies. No need to read music! Starts at 2:00 PM.