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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)’s 2017 Spring Art Shows Rites of Spring\, Wide Open 8\,  Recycle 2017
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)’s 2017 Spring Art Shows Rites of Spring\, Wide Open 8\, Recycle 2017 \nSaturday\, June 17th\, 2017 and Sunday\, June 18th\, 2017 \nThere are certain rites of spring that define the season – the blossoming Cherry Esplanade at BBG\, the return of ice cream cones and rose wine\, and for the artists and patrons of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition spring time signals a fresh new season of art shows and performances. Rites of Spring\, where light-filled airy galleries are loaded with images of rebirth and renewal from over 150 artists; Wide Open 8\, a national juried show selected by MoMA assistant curator\, Cara Manes\, with 120 pieces in all media chosen from over 1500 submissions; Recycle 2017\, juried by Harriet Taub of NYC’s Materials for the Arts\, which has introduced many of our visitors to the new re-use genre. 65 pieces are exhibited. \nSpecial events are planned for every day of the show – including the Sunday performance series and Saturday reading series\, which aims to celebrate and savor the wondrous variety of Brooklyn-based wordsmiths. \nThe show is open weekends 1-6PM and runs through June 18.\n481 Van Brunt (Door 7) in Red Hook.\n718-596-2506\nemail bwacinfo@aol.com\nor for more information\, go to bwac.org \nSaturday\, June 17th:\n2:00-5:00\nSICC Spoken Word – On June 17th from 2-5 p.m. readers from the Staten Island Creative Community will get together with readers from the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition to present original writing in “Portraits in Poetry and Prose.” Poet will include Linder Wadez\, Brandon Korosh\, Robin Lampman\, and Fritz Weiss. Ekhlas Fayig will present her essay on Malala Day which she read at the Mayor’s Office. Original music and lyrics by Allergic to B’s will follow the readings. For more information\, contact the SICC Literary Chairperson at lampmanrobin@gmail.com. \nSunday\, June 18th:\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM\nJazz Foundation Presents: Whitney Marchelle – Blujazz recording artist Whitney Marchelle Jackson is a seasoned\, award-winning vocalist\, songwriter and pianist. In 2016 she received the Young Gifted and Black Crystal Award for jazz and blues\, and performed alongside Danny Glover at the United Nations. She has worked with Quincy Jones\, Herbie Hancock\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Clark Terry and Spike Lee. She has toured Dubai\, Japan\, Singapore\, France and all 50 states. Her last CD\, Dig Dis\, earned rave reviews in Jazztimes and Billboard. This performance will feature Frank Lacy on trombone\, Bertha Hope on piano\, and Kim Clarke on bass. Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America’s Gig Fund program\, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. – www.whitneymarchelle.com \n4:00 p.m. Silent Affordable Art Auction\nGet ready for the closing day BWAC Auction!\nThe inimitable Jon Bunge returns as auctioneer – fun WILL be had by all.\nAnd you might be able to snag a piece by your favorite artist – IF it hasn’t been snatched up by a smart “Take it Now” buyer. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/brooklyn-waterfront-artists-coalition-bwacs-2017-spring-art-shows-rites-spring-wide-open-8-recycle-2017/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)\, 481 Van Brunt St.\, Door 7\, Red Hook\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane%20Gutterman":MAILTO:bwacinfo@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T110000
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SUMMARY:Pots for Pops!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun afternoon of hand painting terracotta pots just for Pops! This is a fun workshop open to all ages including young children! Participants will use finger-paints and other art mediums to design a unique planter for Dad. Cost is $35 per person and includes all necessary materials\, tools\, terracotta pot and green plant as well as snacks. Call (718)267-1700 to register for this workshop \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/pots-for-pops/
LOCATION:Petals & Roots\, 31-27 31st St.\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christa%20Akers":MAILTO:info@petalsandroots.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T130000
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CREATED:20170522T161509Z
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SUMMARY:weekly sunday terrarium brunch class
DESCRIPTION:looking for a unique gift idea or creative way to spend your sunday? sign up to spend your time in a warm\, relaxing and creative terrarium class featuring a lite brunch. sip\, nibble on a croissant/muffin\, while you create a mini living garden to remember your day. enjoy shared creativity and conversation with a knowledgeable instructor providing inspiration\, guidance and advice. \n    $65 price is each person:\n    coffee or tea or glass of wine\n    croissant / muffin \n    class limited to max 4 and includes for each:\n    materials to build terrarium including plant\, container and decorative elements\n    gift box for finished terrarium\n    care instructions for plant \n    astoria class location:\n    23-07 24th avenue\, astoria ny 11102 \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/weekly-sunday-terrarium-brunch-class-4/
LOCATION:luludi living art\, 2307 24th ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Sunday Brunch Terrarium Class
DESCRIPTION:looking for a unique gift idea for father’s day? \n~ come join us Father’ Day for a sunday brunch terrarium class where you and dad can create lasting mini living world of you own to remind you of this special day of bonding~ \nyou’ll start off with inspiration boards with pictures of many different gorgeous terrariums to get you inspired. From a wide variety of pretty succulents and unique air plants\, you choose your colored mosses\, decorative pebbles\, stones. etc\, and start creating your design. \nyou are walked through the fun process and at the end you have your own beautiful mini living world to keep or to gift to that special someone. \nprice is for Father and You and includes for each: \n6 inch bowl and 2 plants per (succulents or airplant)\nall materials such as decorative bits (toys\, moss\, crystals\, sands etc)\nsnacks such as crackers\, croissant\, chips and dips\, tea/coffee\, wine/beer\ngift box for terrarium\ncare card and instruction\ndad’s also go home with a mini zen garden to bring zen and peace in life \nplease email us to inquire about adding a third person (second guest) for an additional $65 \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/fathers-day-sunday-brunch-terrarium-class/
LOCATION:luludi living art\, 2307 24th ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="luludi%20living%20art":MAILTO:liza@luludi.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T140000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Garden: Quintet of the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Quintet of the Americas\, a woodwind quintet\, performs “Winds of Change\,” a concert about the environment with ragtime\, jazz\, and contemporary music\, and poetry about the Earth by American transcendentalists Walt Whitman and Ralph Waldo Emerson. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/music-garden-quintet-americas/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T150000
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SUMMARY:Story Social with Julie Polk
DESCRIPTION:A monthly storytelling open mic. Special Father’s Day edition\, Sunday\, June 18th! Come wind down your weekend listening to great stories\, prep for that mainstage show\, work your new draft\, or take your first storytelling shot with a supportive\, sociable crowd. 6-8 minute slots\, no theme\, plus our beloved “Is This a Thing?” segment\, where you can toss out one of those anecdotes that work so well with your friends or in bars and see if you want to build a whole story around it. PLEASE NOTE: This mic is reserved for storytelling only\, so no readings (notes for backup are fine\, though)\, standup\, music\, improv\, etc.  \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/story-social-julie-polk/
LOCATION:Q.E.D. – A Place to Show & Tell\, 27-16 23rd Avenue\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie%20Polk":MAILTO:juliepolk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170618T210000
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SUMMARY:Graft vs Host:The Hometown Comedy Showdown - Kentucky vs. Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Two teams of comics hailing from different corners of this wondrous land\, come do stand up to battle for valueless and likely creepy prizes\, not to mention the notoriously unyielding affection of NYC!\nThis Month: Kentucky vs. Pennsylvania\nFeaturing:\n• Kentucky: Raanan Hershberg\, Ariel Elias\, Michael Svetich\n• Pennsylvania: Catherine Zini\, Jake Fromm\, CW Headley \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/graft-vs-hostthe-hometown-comedy-showdown-kentucky-vs-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Q.E.D. – A Place to Show & Tell\, 27-16 23rd Avenue\, Astoria\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brendan%20Busee":MAILTO:brendanbusee@gmail.com
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