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February 1-15                                      
Upcoming Events

Feb. 1, 7 pm. Ravenswood - Lecture and Exhibit: Today it's known as an area around a housing project, but in 1830 this community was home to upper class gentry with fine mansions. It became heavily Italian years later. 
 
Feb. 3, 6:30 pm. Italian Cooking Class: Learn how to make classic gnocchi. Create everything from the dough to sauces to pair with it.
 
Feb. 6, 7:30 pm. Parthenia Viol Consort: Parthenia will perform Within The Labyrinth featuring music from the heart of its Renaissance r�pertoire as well as compositions commissioned this century.
 
Feb. 6, 2:15 pm. Rennie Harris RHAW - Performance: Explore the evolution of street dance and hip hop through RHAW's innovative choreography. Learn various styles of hip hop and connect its roots in African tradition to culture throughout the Diaspora.
 
Feb. 6, 1:30 pm. Hands on History - Collage Homage: Learn about early African American painters and reconstruct works of art from the 19th century into modern day collages. Plus, tour the museum to learn how Rufus King and John Alsop King fought against slavery.
 
Feb. 13, 9 pm: Jerry Rivera & Tito Rojas: Jerry Rivera broke records with his hit "Amores Como El Nuestro" and Tito Rojas was once recognized as "Best Salsa Artist of the Year." The two Puerto Rican legends will share a stage for a romantic night of Salsa.

Feb. 13-14, times vary. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company: Recognized as one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, this company's repertory is full of visual imagery with a stylistic approach to movement, voice, and stagecraft.
 
Feb. 13-May. 8. Essence of Queens: Photography by Carlos Esguerra: This exhibition grew out of the artist's response to the 2015 article in Fodor's Travel magazine, "Why Queens Is the NYC Borough You Can No Longer Ignore." Esguerra's goal is to go beyond the "pretty picture" level to create images of Queens landmarks and enclaves of cultural diversity.
 
Feb. 14, 12 pm. Valentine's Day Jazz at the Castle: Love and music are in the air at the Castle in Bayside this Valentine's Day! Enjoy a lovely brunch while listening to a jazz trio. 
 
Ongoing-Feb. 14A Chorus Line: This classic is the essential guide to auditioning in the "Big City." This production marks the 40th anniversary of its Broadway debut. You'll see why theater-goers are still raving over this work after so many years.
 
Plus, check these out:
- Audition on February 3 and 10 to join the Queens College Choral Society in the spring.
- Sing to the coolest flick, Frozen, at Karaoke at the Movies on February 6.
- View a Traditional Asian Wedding Dress Exhibition just in time for Valentine's Day
- Dance from Cuba to Puerto Rico, to New York, to Colombia, and learn The History of Salsa.
- The Brooklyn Nets host Queens Night on March 22, when the team hosts the Charlotte Hornets. Use special code REPQUEENS
 
Monthly Picks

Good Eats: There are some great Italian restaurants in Queens, like L'Italiano Trattoria in Bayside (Bell Boulevard and Horace Harding Expressway), a family-oriented Italian eatery. Grace Lupo, chef and owner, makes everything from scratch, including homemade pastas and biscottis and authentic Sicilian style cooking just like Grandma's. It is all made to order and worth the extra wait. Read more.

Historic Feats: A fun historical place to visit is the Voelker Orth House at (149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing). Conrad Voelker purchased the house in 1899. You can visit the house the way it was restored in 1909. Granddaughter Elisabetha Orth left her estate to establish a museum, which is now a New York City landmark. Read more.

Wander Streets: Queens has picturesque and quaint parks that do not make many top ten lists. Bowne Park in Flushing between 29th and 32nd avenues and 15th street is named in honor of Walter Bowne, who served as state senator and as New York City mayor. On my Sunday walks there, I frequently see the older men playing bocce, kids playing in the playground, large remote sailboats racing in the large pond among the ducks and turtles and a free Tai Chi class. Read more.
 
Unique Treats: A must visit is the Homestead Gourmet shop in Kew Gardens on Lefferts Boulevard. Near Grenfell Street, it is an old German deli that makes mouth-watering strudel shown in the window. If it is not close to you, then try Andre's Hungarian Strudel & Pastries in Forest Hills between 67th Street an 67th Road. Read more.

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