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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Summer Shows
DESCRIPTION:It’s summertime for the artists of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition and the art-lovers who eagerly await every BWAC exhibit. Mid-summer is also the middle of BWAC’s 40th year; for our 2017 Summer Shows we present the juried Black & White 2017 exhibit and Palette Unlimited. A full calendar of performance and events is planned for each weekend the shows are on view. Admission to the Gallery and all its special events is free\, donations gladly accepted.\nOur 3rd national juried Black & White show presents artwork by artists from around the country. Noted juror Alison Hokanson\, Assistant Curator in the Department of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, selected 110 pieces from almost 1200 submissions\, to put together this spectacular exhibit.\nThe opening reception on July 29\, 2017 showcases Paula Jeanine Bennett and Jenny Hill\, who bring their soul-jazz project BRIGHT RED DRESS to the BWAC stage. The band features great classic jazz repertoire enhanced with horn harmonies\, a killer rhythm section and the sweet-hot musical skills of Paul Jeanine at the helm.\nCheck out the Awards Ceremony for the juried Black & White 2017\nExhibit at 3 pm on opening day\, and be sure to cast your vote for Peoples’ Choice Award.\nThe performance calendar during the weekend summer shows\, July 29th – August 20th\, include musicians Braxton Hicks\, Harry Oppenheimer\, performers presented by the Jazz Foundation\, and many more. There are also spoken word events\, including the ever-popular Word Cabaret\, and a book reading on the schedule.\nBWAC’s 25\,000 square foot Civil War-era gallery is located at a spectacular waterfront site overlooking the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. It is across from the Fairway supermarket and down the block from IKEA in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn\, set amidst trendy boutiques and restaurants. Accessible by public transportation\, NYC Ferry\, IKEA Water Taxi and biking is a breeze! Admission to the Gallery\, the waterfront view and all special events is free to everyone\, donations gladly accepted. \nAlso is our The BWAC Performance Series which is also free and takes place on weekend afternoons between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 499 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Enjoy a fantastic array of talented and exciting singer-songwriters\, musicians\, authors\, and poets\, as well as special film screenings\, in conjunction with our two full floors of spectacular art exhibitions Full listings\, links\, info: http://bwacperformanceseries.eventbrite.com\nhttp://bwac.org/visit/\nSUMMER EXHIBITION\nSat\, Jul 29 2-4 BRIGHT RED DRESS: Jazz for the Body and Soul\nSun\, Jul 30 2-4 Jazz Foundation Presents: Rafik Williamson\nSun\, Jul 30 4:15-5:15 Book Reading: Warren Alexander “Cousins’ Club”\nSat\, Aug 5 2-5 SICC Spoken Word\nSun\, Aug 6 2-3 John Kessel\nSun\, Aug 6 3:15-4:15 Zoe Over Zero\nSun\, Aug 6 4:30-5:30 Urban Teakettle and guest Tom Doyle\nSat\, Aug 12 1-2 Braxton Hicks and the Mission Boys\nSat\, Aug 12 2:30-3:30 A Century of Fakers\nSat\, Aug 12 4-5:30 Word Cabaret\nSun\, Aug 13 2-3 Harry Oppenheimer\nSun\, Aug 13 3:15-4:15 The Owlflies\nSun\, Aug 13 4:30-5:30 Ryan Chernin and Ev\nSat\, Aug 19 2-3 Absurdo & the Coyote\nSat\, Aug 19 3:15-4:15 Greenstreets\nSat\, Aug 19 4:30-5:30 tbd\nSun Aug 20 2-4 Jazz Foundation: Jerram Original Network \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/brooklyn-waterfront-artists-coalition-summer-shows/
LOCATION:BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 481 Van Brunt (Door 7) in Red Hook\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="bwac":MAILTO:bwaconline@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T120000
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SUMMARY:Jokewriting is FUNdamental at QED in Astoria
DESCRIPTION:For people who want jokes and punchlines to be more clever\, concise\, and catchy\, join Matt Graham as we go well beyond the “rule of three” and “k words are funny”. Bring your jokes and your notebook we will work as a cooperative group to polish your material and learn while doing it. \nMatt Graham was a staff writer for both Weekend Update and Late Night With Conan O’Brien\, and has been known for a decades as the smartest act in the business. \nSign up online at: https://qedastoria.com/collections/classes/products/jokewriting-is-fundamental \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/jokewriting-fundamental-qed-astoria/
LOCATION:QED A Place To Show and Tell\, 27-16 23rd Avenue  \, Astoria\, NY \, New York\, 11105\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Graham":MAILTO:murphya9495@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T130000
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CREATED:20170530T154344Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table
DESCRIPTION:On the first weekend of each month\, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus\, every weekend from 2 to 4pm\, check out our activity table! \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/seasonal-garden-tours-activity-table/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queens%20Botanical%20Garden":MAILTO:info@queensbotanical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T223000
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SUMMARY:Game of Thrones Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Winter is here\, but only 4 episodes left!\nYou know it’s more fun to watch with fellow fans \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/game-thrones-viewing-party-5/
LOCATION:Bowery Bay\, 1933 Ditmars Blvd\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bowery%20Bay":MAILTO:bowerybaybar@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T203000
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SUMMARY:Repeater with Jo Firestone & Shadow Monster
DESCRIPTION:Big time music fans Evan Forde Barden and Patrick Cartelli host this monthly talk show about people’s favorite songs. Each month\, they invite a special guest to share one song that they love – be it an all-time favorite\, a track that reminds them of a great story\, or something that just blew their minds. Then a musician takes the stage to cover it and play a song of their own. Think “You Made It Weird” meets “VH1 Storytellers.” \nFeaturing:\nJo Firestone (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, The Chris Gethard Show\, WFMU)\nshadow monster (Dark nostalgic pop music) \nRepeater is supported in part by Astoria’s own HiFi Records & Cafe. Check them out online at http://www.hifi-records.com \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/repeater-jo-firestone-shadow-monster/
LOCATION:QED A Place To Show and Tell\, 27-16 23rd Avenue  \, Astoria\, NY \, New York\, 11105\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick%20Cartelli":MAILTO:cartelli@gmail.com
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