Today I stopped by the Astoria Outdoor Indie Flea. It was a really nice event! The weather was amazing, too – just perfect. There was a nice selection of vendors, (…)
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Meg Cotner
Hey, we wanted to let you know about Sweet Afton‘s Craft Beer Week this week! It sounds pretty awesome, and starts tonight. From Monday to Thursday they will be highlighting (…)
As I mentioned yesterday, the Astoria Music Society kicks off its 2010-11 season with a symphonic performance on Friday, October 1. They – along with the FSSA orchestra – will (…)
This Friday hails the start of the 2010-11 season for the Astoria Music Society. The Astoria Music Society (AMS) includes the Astoria Symphony and the Lost Dog New Music Ensemble. This (…)
One of my favorite places in the neighborhood is Rose & Joe’s bakery. They are a traditional NYC Italian bakery, selling Italian cookies, breads, little panini, pound cakes, muffins, croissants, (…)
For the past 6 years in the month of September, there’s been a community shoreline cleanup along the shore in Astoria Park. Often it has coincided with the day of (…)
Throughout the summer, Green Shores – along with the Trust for Public Land – has been holding a series of listening sessions around Astoria/LIC regarding our waterfront. Tomorrow is the (…)
This weekend brings us the second installation of the Astoria Water Walk! This week’s focus: FOOD! The Astoria Water Walk presents Taste the Neighborhood. Yummeh! Here’s the schedule of free (…)
Green Shores NYC is holding a series of listening sessions regarding the Astoria/LIC waterfront. Tonight’s session focuses on the Hallets Point area. Sounds like it is worth checking out. Here (…)
One of the most unusual and interesting festivals in NYC is the musical saw festival, which has been going on in Astoria for 8 years now. In fact, Astoria has (…)
This weekend hails the second year of the Astoria Water Walk! What is the Astoria Water Walk? It’s a celebration of fun on Shore Blvd along Astoria Park, in the (…)
This Saturday hails the coming of Astoria Music Now, a day-long celebration of local rock/pop music talent taking place right in Astoria Park, sponsored by Astoria Music & Arts. This (…)
One of my favorite parts of summer in Astoria is the Socrates film series – I’ve seen great films there from France, Iran, and beyond, and always enjoyed myself. Not (…)
The Queens Art Express returns! In its second year, it will “feature performances, exhibitions, art events and great places to eat in the unique cultural communities along the route of (…)
To many of my friends, it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of The Giving Tree Yoga Studio. It’s a lovely space, with a great vibe and community. Anne-Margaret (…)