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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170729T130000
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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:20170818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T170000
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SUMMARY:Taiwan: A World of Orchids
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a day filled with art and culture\, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY).Please Note: free hours are suspended on this day. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/taiwan-world-orchids-2/
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:20170818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T150000
DTSTAMP:20261110T140815
CREATED:20170802T131023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T131023Z
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SUMMARY:Painting Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Watch the current Art in the Garden artist\, Che Min Hsiao\, as he creates site-specific watercolor paintings based on the orchid exhibit Taiwan: A World of Orchids. Find Che Min Hsiao set up within the exhibiting spaces Friday thru Sunday\, August 18\, 19\, & 20\, 1 to 3pm. \nNote: This is a demonstration not a workshop. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/painting-demonstration-3/
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:20170818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T190000
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SUMMARY:Terrarium Class: Date Nite
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a creative idea for a unique night out with your partner? Spend your evening with a relaxing glass of wine and music while combining your design ideas to create a one-of-a-kind terrarium for your shared pleasure. Price includes snacks and wine for you and your date (two people). Class materials provided to build a terrarium include: plant (air plant or succulent) terrarium container ~ call prior to class to discuss if you wish to bring your own container decorative elements gift box for finished terrarium care instructions for plant Astoria class location: 23-07 24th avenue\, astoria ny 11102 Adult date nite class dates: friday ~ 6:00-7:00pm each class limited to max 6 couples / min 2 \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/terrarium-class-date-nite-25/
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:20170818T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T230000
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CREATED:20170814T132159Z
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SUMMARY:Shame!
DESCRIPTION:Repent! Come witness the shameful confessions of some of New York’s funniest. Performers share jokes and tales of less-than-proud moments and honest experiences in this cringe-worthy comedy show. \nHosted By: Brendan Busee & Ron Raganella\nFeaturing: Justin Smith (MTV)\, Mark Reiss\, Pedro Gonzalez\, Emily Winter\, and Ryan Mulholland \nFriday\, August 18th\, 9:30pm-11:00pm\, doors at 9:00\n$6 in advance\, $8 day of\, no drink minimum\, on-line and at box office \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/shame/
LOCATION:Q.E.D. Astoria\, 27-16 23rd Avenue \, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brendan%20Busee":MAILTO:brendanbusee@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T220000
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SUMMARY:Art School Acid Dropout
DESCRIPTION:Grant Lindahl is a very famous Artist Banned From MoMA PS1 for starting a small fire. After his disgrace from the art world he has moved his performance art sketch show to the local comedy club down the street. \nCome watch bizarre sketch comedy\, hilarious standups\, cool animations\, and explosive puppets. \nEach audience member gets a free limited edition poster with ticket purchase. Plus! Free beer for the first fifteen audience members! \nHosted by\nIan Kitchen \nStandup Performances by \nYedoye Travis\nDan Licata\nMartin Urbano\nKelsey Caine \nSketch by\nIan Kitchen\nGrant Lindahl\nBrooke Eliot\nLizzy Mazzucchelli \nAnimations by\nGodfrey Hibbert \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/art-school-acid-dropout-2/
LOCATION:Creek and Cave Comedy Club\, 1093 Jackson Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke%20Eliot":MAILTO:brookeeeliot@gmail.com
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