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Thunderbird American Indian DancersSAT, JAN 16

januaryJAZZ:

Monthly Jazz ClinicWED, JAN 6, 6-7 PM, FREE

For high school students and up. If you’re interested in learning more about jazz and playing alongside other musicians, join the Queens Jazz OverGround, a program of Convergence Arts, Inc., at our monthly Jazz Clinic. Stick around for the Monthly Jazz Jam immediately after. Visit our website for clinic topics.

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz JamWED, JAN 6, 7-10 PM$10/FREE for Members, Students & Performers

Whether you’re a student, jazz musician, or music educator, come join the Queens Jazz OverGround, as they lead the house band. Held on the first Wednesday of every month, Jazz Jams are a fun way to hone your skills and jam with your peers. Don’t play? Come listen!

FLUSHING TOWN HALL PRESENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH CARNEGIE HALL’S NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERTS:

John Chin QuintetFRI, JAN 15, 7:30 PM, FREE W/ RSVP ONLINE

Jazz pianist John Chin, who was born in Seoul, South Korea and grew up in Los Angeles, leads his own trio and quintet and has shared the stage with such jazz legends as Ron Carter and Benny Golson. His music ranges from intimate, with subtly shaded pianism and intoxicating melodies, to exuberant, with dazzling keyboard pyrotechnics and propulsive rhythms. Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts is a program of the Weill Music Institute.

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I n f o r m a t i o n i n E n g l i s h & S p a n i s h

“chameleon-like: pointillist and abstract at one juncture, gnarly or bluesy at another” (HOT HOUSE JAZZ)

John Chin (photo by Michelle Watt)Monthly Jazz Jam

FAMILY PROGRAM:

Thunderbird American Indian DancersSAT, JAN 16

DANCE WORKSHOP AT 1 PM$7/$4 Children/Free for members with tickets to 2:15pm show

Join Thunderbird American Indian Dancers for a music and dance workshop on the Robin Dance from the Iroquois Nation. This is a group dance suitable for adults and children. If time permits, Thunderbird will also introduce the Kiowa round dance.

PERFORMANCE AT 2:15 PM$13/$10 Members/$8 Children/$6 Member Children

Under the direction of Louis Mofsie (Hopi & Winnebago tribes), Thunderbird American Indian Dancers began over 35 years ago as a group of teens who learned the songs and dances of their tribes in order to preserve them. Their teachers were their elders and relatives. Performers use the traditional movements, clothing, and instruments of the Iroquois, Northeast Woodlands and Southwest tribes and the Great Plains people.

Performances for school groups available. Call (718) 463-7700 x241 for details.

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FIVE BOROUGHS MUSIC FESTIVAL:

NYFOS @ Juilliard: Harry, Hoagy & HaroldSUN, JAN 17, 3 PM$25/$15 Members, Seniors & Students

Five Boroughs Music Festival joins forces with New York Festival of Song to present the greatest hits and rarities by mid-century American songwriting heroes: Harry (“I Only Have Eyes for You”) Warren, Hoagy (“Stardust”) Carmichael, and Harold (“Stormy Weather”) Arlen.

STORY SLAM:

The Moth StorySLAM: GOSSIPMON, JAN 25, 7 PMTickets: $10

Open to anyone with a true story to share on the night’s posted theme: GOSSIP. When the doors open, storyteller hopefuls put their names in The Moth Hat. A half hour later, names are picked, and storytellers take the stage. Each person has just five minutes! Ten featured stories are scored by teams of judges selected from the audience, who pick the StorySLAM winner. Sign up or just enjoy the show!

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

NYFOS @ Juilliard

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, FEB 3, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM)

See January 6th for details.

FAMILY PROGRAM:

Rennie Harris RHAWSAT, FEB 6

DANCE WORKSHOP AT 1 PM$7/$4 Children/FREE for members with tickets to 2:15pm show

Rennie Harris RHAW company members will introduce you to movements and techniques used in hip-hop, including: popping, locking, stepping, break, house and other styles.


RHAW (Rennie Harris Awe-Inspiring Works) features today’s hottest and brightest young street dancers who explore the evolution of street dance and hip-hop through innovative choreography. RHAW performs various styles of hip-hop and illustrates hip-hop’s roots in African tradition and culture throughout the Diasporas. These include African American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican cultures from the early sixties through today.


RHAW DANCE SYMPOSIUM AT 4-5:30 PM$5/FREE with tickets to 2:15pm show

Rodney Hill, Managing Director of Rennie Harris RHAW, and core dancers of RHAW, invite young dancers to discuss what it means to be a professional hip-hop dancer, the challenges of bringing street dance movement to the concert stage and creating works for hip-hop dance theater.

LUNAR NEW YEAR - WORLD MUSIC:

Bamboo Meets Jazz: Starlight ForestFRI, FEB 12, 8 PM$16/$10 Members & Students

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the sound of bamboo flute, performed by renowned artist Han Chung Eun and his band Forest. Well known for his genre-crossing performances from jazz to classical music to K-pop, Han creates a uniquely beautiful and energetic program that celebrates Flushing’s colorful and rich cultural heritage through the fusion of sound and rhythm with Korean, Nordic, Celtic and American roots.

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“Exuberant… The dancing is spectacular. Join the celebration.” (NYTHEATRE.COM)

Rennie Harris RHAW Han Chung Eun

LUNAR NEW YEAR - DANCE:

Lunar New Year Dance SamplerSUN, FEB 14, 12 PM, FREE

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with Asian dance and much more. Curated by Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou, this year’s sampler will present demonstrations of dance from China, Korea, Taiwan, and India. Free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at our box office starting two hours prior to the performance.

LUNAR NEW YEAR - EXHIBITION:

Lucky in Love: Traditional Asian Wedding Dress ExhibitionSUN, FEB 14 - SUN, FEB 28OPENING RECEPTION: SUN, FEB 14, 3 PMGallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & Students

Curated by Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou of New York Institute of Culture and the Arts, this exhibition will feature women’s and men’s traditional wedding dress of Asia, including: Taiwan, China, Korea, India, and more. Explore how different cultures define beauty and ensure a lucky marriage union at one of the most important moments of our lives. Or simply dive into your own memory as you enjoy the reminiscent collection on display.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC:

New York Classical Players: Introducing ENESCU FRI, FEB 19, 8 PM, FREE W/ RSVP ONLINE

The New York Classical Players presents a program which showcases the collaborative musicianship that each member brings to the ensemble. Programs include Schubert’s Quartettsatz which requires razor-sharp precision, superlative ensemble and a heightened sense of drama; Enescu Octet, the composer’s Romanian answer to the octet of Felix Mendelssohn; and Schumann’s Cello Concerto as performed by Peter Wiley of the Guarneri Quartet.

LUNAR NEW YEAR - FESTIVAL:

Chinese New Year Temple BazaarSAT, FEB 20, 11 AM - 1 PM & 2 PM - 4 PM$5/$3 Child/FREE for Members (per session)

Flushing Town Hall’s 2nd annual Chinese New Year Temple Bazaar returns! For centuries, people in China have celebrated the Lunar New Year in temple fairs. Bring your family to enjoy performances, martial arts, crafts and food to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. Due to last year’s sold-out crowd, this year’s Bazaar is offered in two sessions. Your ticket admits you to the timed session of your choice.

New York Classical Players feat. Peter Wiley

Chinese New Year Temple Bazaar

LUNAR NEW YEAR - FAMILY WORKSHOP:

Calligraphy on Silk FanSUN, FEB 21, 1:30 PM$10/$8 Members & Children (materials included)

Welcome the Year of the Monkey with a calligraphy workshop led by Asian arts specialist Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou. Learn basic calligraphy to write your new year’s wishes. Participants will begin by writing on paper and then write their messages of good fortune on Chinese silk fans. Every time you wave your fan you’ll be spreading your positive message into the New Year!

LUNAR NEW YEAR - JAZZ:

Annie Chen SeptetFRI, FEB 26, 8 PM$16/$10 Members & Students

Annie Chen is a female Chinese jazz vocalist and composer in today’s New York jazz scene. Her original septet incorporates many different types of music into a modern jazz setting, with influences from Chinese traditional, gospel, classical, middle-eastern, and even alternative rock. It features extensive improvisation and strong arrangements to support Annie’s beautiful compositions and her powerful voice.

PRE-SHOW MEMBERS LOUNGE at 7 PM

CULINARY FESTIVAL:

Charcuterie MastersSAT, FEB 27, 6 PM$100/$80 Members

New York Epicurean Events presents the best of the best charcuterie artisans from the U.S. and Canada – makers of sausages, pâtés, hams, salumi, and more – will compete for top honors at this first-of-its-kind event. Attendees will have a chance to taste more than 60 kinds of charcuterie and will have an opportunity to meet the charcuterers. Pairings will include beer, wine, and spirits.

LUNAR NEW YEAR - FAMILY WORKSHOP:

Monkey Mask Craft & Dance WorkshopSUN, FEB 28, 1:30 PM$10/$8 Members & Children (materials included)

In this creative and engaging workshop, children will discover the beauty of Korean culture while crafting and dancing. After a brief introduction about Tal Chum (Korean traditional mask dance), children make their own Monkey Tal to celebrate the Year of the Monkey and learn Tal Chum moves. This workshop will stimulate your child’s eye-hand coordination, movement skills, and most importantly, curiosity about new cultures.

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Annie Chen Mask Making

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, MAR 2, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM)


DANCE PARTY CONCERT:

De Temps AntanSAT, MAR 5, 8 PM (DANCE LESSONS AT 7 PM)$16/$10 Members & Students

Since 2003, the power trio of De Temps Antan has been exploring and performing time-honoured melodies from the stomping grounds of Quebec’s musical past. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and a number of other instruments, these three virtuosos blend boundless energy with the unmistakable joie de vivre found only in traditional Quebecois music. Come and dance!

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marchFAMILY PROGRAMS:

The Cultural Crossroads of Ireland & Africa SUN, MAR 6

DANCE WORKSHOP AT 1 PM$7/$4 Children/FREE for members with tickets to 2:15pm show

Led by Niall O’Leary and Lenwood Sloan, this Irish and African-American dance workshop introduces and blends the two forms to suggest how they have come together in the emergence of tap. Bring your tap shoes, Irish step dancing shoes or dancing shoes and actively participate!


National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Award winner Mick Moloney and Lenwood Sloan join forces for a dynamic performance of Irish and African-American music and dance. They are joined by dancers Wayne Daniels & Niall O’Leary; Athena Tergis, fiddle; Billy McComiskey, button accordion and Jerry O’Sullivan, pipes. The presentation includes rich history, enlightened dialogue, spirited exchange and a rollicking music and dance demonstration.


De Temps Antan Mick Moloney Lenwood Sloane

DANCE:

Nai-Ni Chen Dance CompanySUN, MAR 13, 2 PM$16/$10 Members & Students

Internationally renowned choreographer Nai-Ni Chen presents her latest collaborative program, CrossCurrent III, featuring renowned composer Huang Ruo and the all Julliard-graduate New Asia Chamber Music Society in a refreshing new dance with eight amazingly athletic dancers of diverse backgrounds.

WORKSHOP:

Musical Elements of QawwaliSAT, MAR 19, 11 AM, FREE

Join the artistic director of Riyaaz Qawwali in this fun and informative workshop to discover how clapping, call and answer, lyrics, and rhythms shape this 700-year old tradition of ecstatic music, Qawwali.

CLASSICAL MUSIC:

Queens College Chamber OrchestraSUN, MAR 20, 1 PM$5/FREE for Members & Students

Under the direction of Charles Neidich, The Queens College Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble of 26 to 35 players which focuses on in-depth study of classical and contemporary repertoire. It also ventures into romantic repertoire such as Brahms 4th Symphony.

LATIN MUSIC & DANCE:

Aurora & Zon del BarrioFRI, MAR 25, 8 PM$16/$10 Members & Students

A hip-shaking, funk-based journey through 100 years of Latin salsa, plena, and boogaloo music from the African Diaspora to the streets of New York. A high-energy musical extravaganza that celebrates Nuyorican tradition and culture led by bandleader, composer, and historian Aurora Flores with the 15-piece orchestra Zon Del Barrio and dancers.


WORLD MUSIC:

Falu’s Bollywood OrchestraSAT, MAR 26, 8 PM, (DANCE LESSONS AT 7 PM)$16/$10 Members & Students

Fronted by one of India’s most influential musicians, who has collaborated with masterminds including Yo-Yo Ma and A.R. Rahman, this ethereal ensemble combines the timeless elegance of Bollywood’s musical golden age with an inventive modern style. Catch Falu’s highly acclaimed vocals backed by an orchestra of eastern and western instruments for a one-of-a-kind performance.

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“Ethereal and Transcendent” (BILLBOARD)

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Falu’s Bollywood Orchestra

PLAY:

Euphoria! SAT, APR 2 & SUN APR 3, 3 PM & 8 PM$5/FREE for Members & Students

Flushing Town Hall Space Grant Recipient Cynthia Vazquez presents EUPHORIA! a world-premiere new play in Spanish and English about the decriminalization of drugs. The change in drug laws has had a profound effect on both the criminals in prison and the wealthy, powerful businessmen in charge.

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, APR 6, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM)


CONCERT & DANCE:

Crooked Road on TourSAT, APR 9$16/$10 Members & Students

FLATFOOTING WORKSHOP AT 7 PMAn intro to flatfooting, a percussive style of Appalachian dancing that accompanies fiddle. No tap shoes, please! For all ages.

PERFORMANCE AT 8 PMCelebrate Southwest Virginia’s rich heritage with three award-winning artists showcasing soulful old time stringband sounds, to percussive flatfoot dance, to the plaintive strains of mountain ballads. Whitetop Mountain Band (old time stringband), Julie Shepherd-Powell (clawhammer banjo/flatfoot dancer), & Sandy Shortridge (Appalachian singer/songwriter). Come ready to dance!

ON EXHIBIT: “Musical Styles Along the Crooked Road” An exhibition detailing the rich variety of roots music western Virginians sing and play: fiddle and banjo tunes, bluegrass, ballads of love and death, sentimental mountain songs, blues, and gospel. Open this weekend only.

Sandy ShortridgeJulie Shepherd-Powell

“If there ever was a place where musical authenticity was born and nurtured, ‘raised up’ as the people around here say, the Crooked Road is it.” (THE NEW YORK TIMES)

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FESTIVAL:

Queens Jazz OverGround Spring Jazz Festival 2016SAT, APR 16, 12-10 PM, FREE

The fourth annual QJOG Spring Jazz Fest is a free event that features 10 hours of music. The evening concerts are a celebration of jazz musicians from Queens, featuring jazz legends to up-and-coming artists performing in both the theater and gallery. The afternoon will feature masterclasses by top Queens-based music educators and performances by local middle and high school jazz ensembles.

FLUSHING TOWN HALL PRESENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH CARNEGIE HALL’S NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERTS:

MatutoFRI, APR 22, 7:30 PM, FREE W/ RSVP ONLINE

The lively, joyous sound of Matuto entwines Brazilian folk music with the flatpicking guitars and fiery fiddling of American bluegrass. Matuto (Brazilian slang for “country boy”) beautifully embraces Brazilian forró rhythms and the folk traditions of the American South with accordion, guitar, bass, triangle, and zabumba, a bass drum often used in Brazilian music. Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts is a program of the Weill Music Institute.

EXHIBITION:

Queens College Student ExhibitionFRI, APR 22 - SUN, MAY 22OPENING RECEPTION: FRI, APR 22, 6 PMGallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & Students

Queens College Art Department provides a major in Studio Art, Design and Art History. This exhibition showcases current students’ art and design works.

WORLD MUSIC:

Alsarah & The NubatonesSAT, APR 23, 8 PM $16/$10 Members & Students

Nominated in the “Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa” category at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards, Sudan-born and Yemen-raised, Alsarah is a singer, songwriter, and ethnomusicologist who gives voice to a narrative of displacement that encompasses her Sudanese musical canon. Based in Brooklyn, The Nubatones blends a selection of Nubian “songs of return” with original material and traditional music of central Sudan, and – with a distinctly urban sensibility – create a musical journey through diaspora and migration.


Matuto (photo by Matt Carr) Alsarah & The Nubatones

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FAMILY PROGRAM:

Short Stories by Teatro Hugo & Ines (Peru)SUN, APR 24

INTERACTIVE ARTS WORKSHOP AT 1 PM$7/$4 Children/FREE for members with tickets to 2:15pm show

Explore the wordless world of mime and learn how to build unique characters with your hands and other parts of your body. Space is limited. For ages 8 and up.


Short Stories has been seen at 300+ international festivals! With amazing dexterity and delightful creativity, Teatro Hugo & Ines from Peru transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary in performances for adults and children alike. Combining mime, dance and puppetry, this dynamic duo create a riot of characters composed of knees, feet, hands and elbows plus a handful of props.

STORY SLAM:

The Moth StorySLAM: MOVIESMON, APR 25, 7 PMTickets: $10

Open to anyone with a true story to share on the night’s posted theme: MOVIES. When the doors open, storyteller hopefuls put their names in The Moth Hat. A half hour later, names are picked, and storytellers take the stage. Each person has just five minutes! Ten featured stories are scored by teams of judges selected from the audience, who pick the StorySLAM winner. Sign up or just enjoy the show!

FAMILY WORKSHOP:

Make Something for MomSAT, APR 30, 10:30 AM & 1 PM$10/$8 Members & Children under 12 (all supplies included)

Choose your workshop and make something for mom! 10:30am: Imagine, design and create a clay teacup or bowl using the pinch pot method, paint, and air dry at home. Best for children 12 & under. 1pm: Korean Minhwa Folk Paintings are done by ordinary people and given as gifts on special occasions. The peony decoration means happy life and happy marriage. Best for children 12 & over.

“Supremely skilled performers… one of the most innovative puppet shows you’ll find anywhere” (TORONTO STAR)

Teatro Hugo & Ines

PERFORMANCE:

A Symphony of ChimesSUN, MAY 1, 2 PM, FREE

Only ten spoons but thirty forks in the kitchen drawer, and so one of the first instruments EtM Con Edison/FCCA Composer-in-Residence Skip La Plante built was a windchime made from that excess of forks. The next hundred include chimes made out of bed springs, bicycle gears, broken lobster traps, belt buckles, obsolete house keys and many more. And now, in collaboration with choreographer Andrea Skurr, he presents this unique orchestra: A Symphony of Chimes.

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, MAY 4, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM) See January 6th for details.

WORLD MUSIC & DANCE:

Villalobos BrothersFRI, MAY 6$16/$10 Members & Students

DANCE LESSONS AT 7 PMJoin Mazarte Dance Company for a pre-show dance lesson. Villalobos Brothers provide live musical accompaniment with tunes such as El San Lorenzo and La Veracruzana as you learn basic moves from Vera Cruz.

PERFORMANCE AT 8 PMThrough multi-disciplinary acts that often times include masks, poems, and theatrical sketches interwoven with powerful lyrics and high-energy compositions, Villalobos Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis) use their violins and voices to redefine contemporary Mexican music. They masterfully blend elements of jazz, rock, classical and Mexican folk to deliver a powerful message of love, brotherhood and social justice.


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“I have never heard or seen anything like this before” (WNYC)

Villalobos Brothers

FIVE BOROUGHS MUSIC FESTIVAL:

The Colonials: THE TROUT VARIATIONSSAT, MAY 7, 3 PM$25/$15 Members, Seniors & Students

Presented by Five Boroughs Music Festival, the exciting mixed-period ensemble The Colonials takes a new look at an old favorite with their innovative program, The Trout Variations. Six new variations on Schubert’s famous theme are seamlessly interwoven into the fourth movement of his Piano Quintet in A Major, courtesy of commissioned composers Brad Balliett, Lembit Beecher, Jonathan Dawe, Paul Epstein, Molly Joyce, and Gity Razaz.

MUSICAL THEATER:

Disney’s Aladdin, KidsTHUR, MAY 12 & FRI, MAY 13, 6 PM, FREE

Join the students of JHS189, Flushing, for their magical production of Aladdin, directed by their musical theater teacher Mr. Daryl Ware. All your favorite characters return, including Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more, in the Broadway Jr. version of this classic. Come support young artists in this unique arts education experience. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to Councilman Peter Koo.

WORLD MUSIC:

Ba Ban Chinese Music Society: Along the Yangtze River SAT, MAY 14 $16/$10 Members, Seniors & Students

LECTURE & DEMONSTRATION AT 5:30 PMParticipants will learn about Chinese music and the philosophy behind it. Get hands-on experience with Chinese instruments.

PERFORMANCE AT 7 PMThroughout Chinese civilization, a rich musical culture flourished along the southern banks of the Yangtze River. Beginning in the Tang dynasty, the pipa travelled along the Silk Road from northwest China. When the pipa reached the Jiangnan region, its unique timbre blended with melodious southern music. Pipa virtuoso Zhou Yi of Ba Ban Chinese Music Society guides the audience through the music of southern China.

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“the finest playing… breathtaking moments” (THE WASHINGTON POST)

The Colonials Ba Ban Chinese Music Society

FAMILY PROGRAM - AUTISM AWARENESS:

Celestial Being (Canada)SAT, MAY 21

INTERACTIVE ARTS WORKSHOP AT 1 PM$7/$4 Children/FREE for members with tickets to 2:15pm show

This two part workshop will take the participants on a journey through the solar system with learning games about the planets and beyond! After the future astronauts have completed their trip through space, they will come back to Earth for an interactive, fun and engaging activity that will teach them the basics of autism awareness and anti-bullying.


Celeste is having a hard time at school; she can’t seem to make any friends in her class, so she decides she must be from outer space. With her hand-made spaceship, and a new boy in school, her adventures take a new turn. From the award-winning Green Thumb Theatre, Celestial Being explores the world of a young girl with a big imagination and her struggle making social connections. As we see the world through her eyes, and the tremendous color and joy that her inner world presents, we realize that seeing things differently can be a wonderful gift.


FAMILY PROGRAM:

I Wan Jan Puppetry (Taiwan)SUN, MAY 22

PUPPETRY WORKSHOP AT 1 PM$12 Children/$7 Member Children (supplies included)

Master puppeteer, Lee-Chiu Kuang, leads this children’s workshop where participants can paint their own hand puppet based on classical Chinese puppetry designs. Participants get to keep their puppet. Master Lee also instructs participants on manipulating Chinese hand puppets for maximum drama.


Fourth generation master puppeteers from Taiwan, I Wan Jan presents a mesmerizing, traditional hand puppet show based on Peking Opera. This non-verbal piece tells the tale of a young couple’s chance meeting at a festival that has puppets juggling, performing martial arts and much more.


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Celestial Being I Wan Jan Puppetry

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, JUNE 1, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM)


EXHIBITION:

Vijay Kumar - Prints and DrawingsSAT, JUNE 4 - SUN, JUNE 26OPENING RECEPTION: SAT, JUNE 4, 3 PMGallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & Students

Vijay Kumar presents etchings made over his lengthy career as a printmaker. His prints incorporate diverse etching techniques and a wide range of subject matter. Some prints are whimsical, others quite serious. Some etchings reflect his interest in alphabets and calligraphy, though none of these can be read. One series is based on images of horses. Other etchings are imaginary cityscapes, exploring the intersection of geometry with the urban landscape. Still other prints comment on religious extremism, or on modern life and the human condition.

MUSIC:

LGBTQ VoicesSAT, JUNE 4, 5 PM, FREE@ Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights (37th Road @ 74th Street)

To help kick off Queens Pride week, Flushing Town Hall presents a program featuring established and up-and-coming performing artists who identify as LGBTQ, and brings the event to the heart of the LGBTQ Community in Jackson Heights. Artists will be selected via an open call to performing artists of all disciplines, including music, dance, spoken word/poetry, theater, and performance art. Visit our website for details. Presented with partial support from NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm.

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Untitled (Diptych) by Vijay Kumar

JAZZ:

Queens Jazz Orchestra:Dizzy RevisitedFRI, JUNE 10, 8 PM$42/$32 Members/$20 Students; Table Package: $125/$100 Members (Reserved Table for 2, Wine & Snacks)

“Dizzy Revisited” is a tribute to a musician who was one of the major contibuters to the language of the jazz vernacular and a prolific composer. It is the melodic world of John Birks Gillespie the tumpeter from Cheraw, South Carolina who moved to New York City and lived in Corona, Queens around the corner from Louis Armstrong. Conducted by NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath, The Queens Jazz Orchestra will pay homage to Dizzy Gillespie performing his classical compositions.


FAMILY WORKSHOP:

Printmaking WorkshopSUN, JUNE 12, 1-4 PM$5/FREE for Members

Artist Vijay Kumar will demonstrate two printmaking techniques (drypoint and monotype) which participants will then use to make their own prints. All materials will be provided, including a small printing press.

THEATER:

Pan Asian Repertory TheatreNo-No BoySUN, JUNE 26, 2 PM$5/FREE for Members & Students

Adapted from the groundbreaking novel by Ken Narasaki, No-No Boy is a dramatization of the iconic text that explores the repercussions of choices made during wartime, internment and the affect on family, friends and community. Directed by Pan Asian veteran artist Ron Nakahara, this powerful and timely story is relevant to anyone searching for their place in an unsettled world and following one’s conscience.

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Queens Jazz Orchestra No-No Boy

juneGENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT: Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts is a not for profit organization which receives major support from the National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor Bill de Blasio; Queens Borough President Melinda Katz; New York City Council Queens Delegation and Council Members Costa Constantinides, Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras, Peter Koo and Paul A. Vallone; and The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation.

Support also is provided by Astoria Bank; Cathay Bank; Con Edison; Crossings TV; Exploring the Metropolis; Korean Cultural Service NY; The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation; Materials for the Arts; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation; The New York Community Bank Foundation; TD Bank; Kathleen Donovan and Howard Graf; James S.J. Liao; Janet M. Schneider and Michael Sperendi; Veronica Y. Tsang; Tai Wang, WAC Lighting; and Dr. Hsing Lih Chou.

VILLALOBOS BROTHERS is part of The New York State Presenters Network Presenter-Artist Partnership Project made possible through a regrant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Engagements of DE TEMPS ANTAN, THE CROOKED ROAD, and TEATRO HUGO E INES are funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Engagement with RIYAAZ QAWWALI is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

We also thank our individual contributors and members, and our volunteers and interns for donating their valuable time and skills.

INFO, DIRECTIONS AND TICKETS(718) 463-7700 x222 (Mon-Fri, 12-5, and 2 hours before events). Teachers: Call (718) 463-7700 x241. www.flushingtownhall.org. Discounts available to Channel 13, Queens Botanical Garden, and Queen Theatre Members and Students with I.D.

GROUP DISCOUNTS for 10 or more tickets!Call our Box Office at (718) 463-7700 x222 or use online code GROUP10 at www.flushingtownhall.org

GIFT SHOP (Open for all FCCA events) Handcrafted work of nearly 40 Queens and Long Island-based artists—unique jewelry, Korean knotted bookmarks, pottery, fine art prints, and more. Award-winning children’s games and books.

HAVE YOUR NEXT EVENT HERE!Rent our Theater (can be re-configured for a banquet!), Green Room, Garden and Gallery for your weddings, parties, meetings and performances. Member discount available. Birthday Party packages for adults and children with discounted performance tickets and birthday cake! Call Rentals and Events Department (718) 463-7700 x235.

DIRECTIONSCorner of Northern Blvd. and Linden Place in downtown Flushing, convenient to major highways, bus routes, LIRR and the Train (Flushing-Main St.), and just 10 minutes from LaGuardia Airport. Limited free parking behind Flushing Town Hall. Paid parking at Marco Hotel parking garage, 35-15 Farrington St, 1 block west.

By Car: Take the LIE to Kissena Blvd. Travel North to Main Street; continue on Main to Northern Blvd. Right onto Northern and left onto Linden Place.

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Service and handling charges waiver

Discounted member prices

Free admission to exhibitions, Jazz Jams, and interactive arts workshops

Treat-A-Friend pass (redeemable for one drink or event ticket)

10% discount on birthday and anniversary party

Priority seating (reserve seats upon request)

Invitation to press conferences - Be the first to know all the news!

10% discount at Flushing Town Hall Gift Shop

Invitation to member-only special events & access to Pre-Show Members Lounge

Smithsonian Membership (including a magazine subscription)

10% discount on space rentals

Bring Your Guests Privileges (buy one pair of tickets & get 2nd pair for half price)

Recognition in the Flushing Town Hall On Stage playbill and website

Priority seating at the Annual Gala

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