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Norian MaroMonthly Jazz Jam

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz ClinicWED, JAN 7, 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 for their monthly Jazz Clinic. Stick around for the Monthly Jazz Jam immediately after the clinic.

January 3: Charles Mingus and his Bluesy Roots February 4: John Coltrane and his Dedication to Practice March 4: Dizzy Gillespie - The Birth of Bebop April 1: Johnny Hodges and the Music of Duke Ellington - How to Play a Melody May 6: Count Basie - The Art of the Riff June 3: Ella Fitzgerald - Playing the Great American Songbook

JAZZ:

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

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

IN COLLABORATION WITH KOREAN CULTURAL SERVICE NY:

Norian Maro LEODO: PARADISE LOST FRI, JAN 16, 8PM, FREE W/ RSVP ONLINE

A mesmerizing Korean performance features splendid costumes, heartfelt movements, dynamic drums and enchanting singing. Norian Maro, an energetic world music group from Korea, transfers audiences into Leodo, a fantasy island treasured by the people in Jeju, a beautiful province in Korea.

Meet the Artist reception follows the concert.

PERFORMANCE FOR ALL AGES:

Beloved Prey & Moon Princess Song CycleSUN, JAN 18, 2 PM, FREE

Preview of Beloved Prey, a portable opera with koto. A lioness adopts a baby antelope; a mother antelope seeks to rescue her child. Set by Alexis Kandra, costumes and libretto by Cris Ryan and music by EtM Con Edison/FCCA Composer-in-Residence Kento Iwasaki. Performers: Sishel Claverie, Joy Tamayo, Hirona Amamiya, Maiko Hosoda, Iwasaki. Also featured is Moon Princess Song Cycle, performed by soprano-piano duo Sara Heaton & Akiko Sasaki.

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SpherusSAT, JAN 24

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

Join International Juggling champion Greg Kennedy for an interactive workshop on juggling and creating beauty in motion. For ages 6 and up.

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

Greg Kennedy has just returned from five years of touring with Cirque du Soleil. Spherus is a nonverbal trio show that features International Juggling champion Greg Kennedy, complemented by two aerial acrobats. Greg’s structural shape creations appear in this show, along with dazzling artistry on trapeze, silks and spinning hoops.

Performances for school groups available. Call for details.Pre-show Members Lounge at 1:45 PM

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STORY SLAM:

The Moth StorySLAMMON, JAN 26, 7 PMTickets: $8

Open to anyone with a true story to share on the night’s posted theme: state lines and personal boundaries. 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!

WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN:

Mysterious Lake GIVE A VOICE TO DISCARDED OBJECTSSAT, JAN 31, 2-4 PM (AGES 3-7); 4-6 PM (AGES 8-15) FREE

What if all objects have a soul, and they become living creatures at night when you are asleep? They have plenty of stories to tell. Let’s give voices to objects! Bring some objects from your house and make them come alive. At the end, we’ll make a short play together. Presented by FCCA Space Grantee Izumi Ashizawa.

“A little bit of wacky and a whole lot of wow.” - PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER

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“The Man Who Planted Trees... Perfect for children and grown-ups. Terrific.” - THE GUARDIAN

The Man Who Planted Trees

CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC:

Composers Collective 2015 WINTER CONCERT WITH FOLIE À DEUXFRI, FEB 13, 8 PM, FREE

The Composers Collective Winter 2015 concert showcases new works written for Folie à Deux, a charismatic viola duo of Nora Krohn and Nick Revel. The Composers Collective is a diverse group of emerging composers drawn together by a common passion for composing new music to be heard and experienced by a live audience.

JAZZ:

The Red Ball WORLD PEACE IN THE KEY OF JAZZ!SAT, FEB 14, 8 PM$22/$15 Members/$10 Students

From "What the World Needs Now", "All You Need is Love" in Latin jazz style, to Louise Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder and more, "singertainer" Antoinette Montague invites all Jazz, Blues, and beyond music lovers to wear a splash of red, to symbolize the need for World Peace.

Pre-show Members Lounge at 7 PM

Antoinette Montague

JAZZ:

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

FAMILY PROGRAMS:

The Man Who Planted TreesSUN, FEB 8

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

Our guest workshop leaders from Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland will offer expert tips on making your puppet come to life with movement, stillness and voice. Bring your imagination and craftiness. For ages 5 and up. Materials provided.

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

This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make in the world.

Performances for school groups available. Call for details.Discount to Queens Botanical Garden Members.

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DANCE:

Lunar New Year Dance SamplerSUN, FEB 22, 2 PM, FREE

Celebrate the Year of the Ram 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, India, Mexico, Step from the U.S. and more.

EXHIBITION:

Dynamic Writing A CENTURY OF CALLIGRAPHY BY TWO MASTERSSUN, FEB 22 – SUN, MAR 22OPENING RECEPTION: SUN, FEB 22, 3 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & StudentsGallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PM

Two great masters of calligraphy from two traditions, Mr. Chao-Lin Ting (102 years young) and Dr. Yoo Sung Lee, are both highly respected by the Chinese and Korean communities. This unique exhibition during the Lunar New Year will demonstrate the extraordinary essence of harmony between two great cultures in the Chinese Hsu-Fa and Korean Hangeul scripts. The beauty of writing welcomes harmony in the Year of the Ram!

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

FILM CHINOISSUN, FEB 15, 4 PM, FREE

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre presents the award-winning play, FILM CHINOIS, an atmospheric noir mystery set in 1940s China written by Singaporean playwright Damon Chua and directed by Kaipo Schwab.

DANCE:

Dancing Wind EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AND WINDFRI, FEB 20, 8 PM$15/$10 Members & Students

Dancing Wind is a cross-cultural project that explores traditional & contemporary choreography of Asian dance through an infusion of live world music from both Korean and Chinese traditions. Performed by Song Hee Lee, Korean dancer and choreographer, Ling Tang, Chinese dancer & educator. The live music group features Korean traditional musicians Rami Seo (gayakeum) and Minji Park (komungo), and Chinese traditional musicians Feifei Yang (ehru) and Jiaju Shen (pipa) joined by percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.

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Lunar New Year Exhibition

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Fred Hersch TrioEastRiver Ensemble

FAMILY WORKSHOPS:

Calligraphy WorkshopsSUN, MAR 1, 1 PM (CHINESE) & 3 PM (KOREAN)$10/$8 Members & Children (per workshop; materials included)

Welcome in the Year of the Ram with calligraphy workshops led by Chinese calligraphers, Mr. Chao-Lin Ting and Mr. James Shan (1PM) and Korean calligrapher Dr. Yoo Sung Lee (3PM). Learn basic calligraphy to write your New Year’s wishes in Chinese and Korean.

JAZZ:

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

FLUSHING TOWN HALL PRESENTS IN COLLABORATION WITHCARNEGIE HALL’S NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES:

Fred Hersch TrioFRI, MAR 6, 7:30 PM, FREE W/ RSVP ONLINE

Six-time Grammy-nominated pianist Fred Hersch is a graceful soloist and sought-after accompanist, as well as the anchor of one of the greatest trios on the jazz scene today. With his impeccable technique, Hersch makes ballads sing sweetly and up-tempo tunes jump with pulse-quickening verve.

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EastRiver EnsembleCAPTIVATING CHINESE MUSIC AND DANCE SAT, FEB 28

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

Interplaying sounds and movements in traditional Chinese stagecraft, EastRiver Ensemble presents a program of folk dance, acrobatics stunts and a range of traditional and folk music with focus on the Dongbei and Hebei regions of north China, featuring the yangqin (dulcimer), the pipa (lute), flutes, fiddles and percussion.

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

EastRiver Ensemble introduces the history and effects of a range of instruments including erhu (fiddle), yangqin (dulcimer), pipa (lute) and percussion, that have come to characterize Chinese music as we know today. Presented in a mixed demo-narrative mode, the group illustrates how this music has evolved, how it was personally experienced in China, and how it continues to transform itself through their lives in New York City.

Performances for school groups available. Call for details.

“Jazz for the 21st century.” - THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Asian Fan Dance WorkshopSAT, MAR 7, 2 PM$10/$8 Members & Children

Song Hee Lee, Korean dancer and Ling Tang, Chinese dancer will teach simple fan dance routines from both Korean and Chinese traditions. No dance experience necessary and all levels welcome. Bring your own folding fan or borrow one of ours.

CONCERT:

Momenta Quartet TAN DUN GHOST OPERASUN, MAR 8, 2 PM$15/$10 Members & Students

Tan Dun’s Ghost Opera (1994) is a five-movement work for string quartet and pipa, with water, metal, stone and paper. Inspired by childhood memories of the shamanistic “ghost operas” of Chinese peasant culture, it calls on the spirits of Bach, Shakespeare, ancient folk tradition, and earth/nature. The Momenta Quartet returns to Flushing Town Hall for this dramatic and theatrical performance, joined by virtuoso pipa player Zhou Yi.

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Taylor 2SAT, MAR 14

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

Join members of the renowned Taylor 2 for an interactive dance workshop representing the wide range of athleticism, humor and emotion found in Paul Taylor's work. For ages 10 and up

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

Established in 1993 by Paul Taylor to ensure his works could be seen by audiences all over the world, Taylor 2 is modern dance unhindered by technical limitations. In selecting repertoire for Taylor 2, Mr. Taylor chooses dances that span the broad spectrum of his original work. This performance includes the sunny Aureole, and the serious The Uncommitted, with a brief intermission.

Performances for school groups available. Call for details.Pre-show Members Lounge at 1:45 PM

MUSIC & DANCE:

Crosscurrent IISUN, MAR 22, 3 PM$15/$10 Members & Students

A Dance and Music explosion! The Luxembourg International Composition Prize Winning Composer Huang Ruo and classical music superstar New Asia Chamber Music Society will join the internationally renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for an interactive dance and music demonstration.

Momenta Quartet Taylor 2

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CLASSICAL MUSIC:

Spring MixSAT, MAR 28, 1 PM, FREE

Presented by EtM Con Edison/FCCA Composer-in-Residence Nina Siniakova, Spring Mix is a tangy medley of classical hits and contemporary compositions peppered with some beloved jazzy tunes. Performed by three established New York musicians, this concert will make you ready for spring.

EXHIBITION:

Erasing Borders EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART OF THE DIASPORASAT, MAR 28 – SUN, APR 19OPENING RECEPTION: SAT, MAR 28, 3 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & StudentsGallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PM

Presented by Indo-American Arts Council, the Erasing Borders Exhibition features work by artists whose origins can be traced to the Indian subcontinent. This group of multinational artists reflects a broad range of life experiences and aesthetic values. The artists interpret diverse subject matter - figurative, abstract and conceptual - in a variety of media.

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, APR 1, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM)See January 7th for details.

CAMP FOR CHILDREN:

Bricks 4 Kidz®LEGO® SPRING BREAK CAMPMON, APR 6 – FRI, APR 10; 11 AM - 3 PM$50 per day or $225 for 5 days

Flushing Town Hall partners with Bricks 4 Kidz® to offer LEGO® educational activities for children ages 4-14, where students learn, build and engage in serious, creative and educational play. Beginners (Grades 1-5) will be challenged and fascinated by a Junior Robotics camp. Advanced Students (Grades 5-8) will plan, script, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using Stop Motion Animation with LEGO® components. Enroll your child at www.bricks4kidz.com/355

WORLD MUSIC & DANCE:

Global Mashup #1 CUBA MEETS HAWAIIFRI, APR 107 PM (DANCE LESSONS), 8 PM (CONCERTS & JAM)$15/$10 Members & Students

Formerly “Cultural Crossroads,” we’re mashing up 2 cultures on 1 stage with an open dance floor! Rhumba meets the Hula when the Cuban Group Cocomama meets the Hawaiian Music of the Josh Kekoa Cho Trio, and they blend together with an impromptu jam in the last set.

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Mashing up 2 CULTURES on 1 STAGE with an open dance floor!

#1 CUBA MEETS HAWAII#2 SCOTLAND MEETS NEW ORLEANS

#3 ANTIGUA MEETS FRANCE#4 MEXICO MEETS GREECE

#5 HAITI MEETS CHINA

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FAMILY PROGRAMS:

The Very Hungry CaterpillarSUN, APR 12

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

Join the master puppeteers of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia in an interactive puppetry workshop as they display various puppets from the production, discuss how they are constructed, demonstrate their manipulation methods, and then you get to be the puppeteer! For ages 5 and up.

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

Beloved stories by Eric Carle, retold on stage through fanciful puppets that teach as well as entertain. The triple-bill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of Little Cloud's travels through the sky, and the Mixed-Up Chameleon's discovery of his own unique nature.

Performances for school groups are SOLD OUT.

JAZZ:

Queens Jazz OrchestraA TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT & ELLA FITZGERALDFRI, APR 17, 8 PM

$42/$32 Members/$20 Students; Table Package: $125/$100 Members (Reserved Table for 2, Wine & Snacks)

The Queens Jazz Orchestra, conducted by NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath, plays a tribute concert to Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald. These great jazz legends have all lived in the borough of Queens, and are all a part of the illustrious history of Queens Jazz.

Pre-show Members Lounge at 7:00 PM.

CONCERT:

Balsam Chamber EnsembleSUN, APR 19, 1 PM

$5/FREE for Members & Students

Formed at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, The Balsam Chamber Ensemble is a scholarship-receiving ensemble, honoring Artur Balsam who was a Classical Pedagogue. The ensemble performs a wide range of repertoires from the Baroque period to 20th century, and provides a first-class chamber music experience. Funding is provided by the Balsam Foundation.

"A quiet delight... brought to memorable life." - LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Ayodele Maakheru

DISCUSSION FORUM:

Performing Sacred COMMUNITY FORUMTUE, APR 21, 6:30 PM, FREE

Utilizing theater to stimulate group talk, New York Theatre of the Oppressed’s trained actors and mentors will work with LaGuardia Community College Humanities students to create a safe haven for community discussion. Issues to be discussed range from Islamic identity in post 9/11 America and various taboos affecting this community.

WORLD MUSIC & DANCE:

Global Mashup #2 SCOTLAND MEETS NEW ORLEANSFRI, APR 247 PM (DANCE LESSONS), 8 PM (CONCERTS & JAM) $15/$10 Members & Students

Formerly “Cultural Crossroads,” we’re mashing up 2 cultures on 1 stage with an open dance floor! Featuring MacTalla Mor, a Scottish band that won The Celtic Roots Traditional Music Award and Ayo Maak’s Jazz Pack, an ensemble of musicians led by Ayodele Maakheru who are exponents of the history of New Orleans Music. They’ll blend together with an impromptu jam in the last set.

FESTIVAL:

Queens Jazz OverGround Spring Jazz Festival 2015SAT, APR 25, 12-10 PM, FREE

10 hours of free jazz! The Third Annual Queens Jazz OverGround Spring Jazz Festival! Featuring performers from around the borough of Queens, from jazz legends to up-and-coming artists. The afternoon will also feature masterclasses by top Queens-based music educators, and performances by local middle and high school jazz ensembles, before evening performances in both the theater and gallery.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 6 PM

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“Genre-bending jazz & world-music” - THE NEW YORK TIMES

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company The Royal Blossom

PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OCA LONG ISLAND:

Documentary Film - Alive InsideWED, APR 29, 6 PM, FREE

An uplifting cinematic exploration of music’s power to awaken the mind in people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This documentary focuses on “personalized music,” which uses interviews with friends and family to uncover specific pieces of music with the power to unlock memories in ways that prescription medication fails. Q&A and an iPod Drive will follow the screening.

EXHIBITION:

The Royal Blossom SAT, MAY 2 – SUN, MAY 31OPENING RECEPTION: FRI, MAY 1, 6 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & StudentsGallery Hours: TUE - SUN, 12-5 PM

Renowned Korean folk artist, Jae Choon Kim, presents her Korean Folk Art for the first time in America. Focusing on the natural elements, such as flowers, insects, and birds, this exhibition offers a great opportunity for the public to experience art influenced by exquisite royal palace paintings of the Chosun Dynasty.

WORLD MUSIC:

TriBeCaStan - Global Dance PartyFRI, MAY 1, 8 PM$17/$10 Members & Students

Radically multicultural and poly-stylistic, New York City’s TriBeCaStan is one of contemporary music’s most vibrantly eclectic ensembles, using diverse instruments from around the globe to create an exotic palette of sonic colors and melodies. Bring your dancing shoes!

FAMILY PROGRAMS:

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company SAT, MAY 2

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

Join the dancers from NY's own Calpulli Mexican Dance Company for a pre-show dance workshop and then show-off your moves at their performance! For ages 10 and up.

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

Celebrate Mexico's diverse cultural history with the vibrant music and dance of the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Under the direction of Noemy Hernandez, George Saenz, and Alberto Lopez, Calpulli performs a fresh, vital repertoire that honors Mexico’s past as well as Mexican-American cultural expressions in the United States.

Performances for school groups available. Call for details.

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"Calpulli...exciting and colorful!" - GULF DAILY NEWS

“Genre-bending jazz & world-music” - THE NEW YORK TIMES

WORKSHOP:

Experience Minhwa KOREAN TRADITIONAL FOLK ARTSUN, MAY 3, 1 PM$10/$8 Members & Children (materials included)

In this hands-on workshop, adult group (ages 12 and up) will make Da Po, a handkerchief used to teach drinking, while youth group (ages 5-12) learns how to paint one of the most well-known types of Minhwa, Tiger and Bird, which were believed to ward off evil spirits.

CLASSICAL MUSIC:

New York Classical Players – O’Neill’s InspirationSUN, MAY 3, 4 PM, FREE W/ RSVP ONLINE

The New York Classical Players’s highly successful 2014-2015 season comes to an end with Emmy Award winning violist Richard O’Neill featuring Schubert’s monumental romantic masterwork Arpeggione Sonata for Viola and Strings, and Bruch’s Double Concerto with violinist Siwoo Kim. The concert also features one of today’s outstanding composers, Jeeyoung Kim’s new piece commissioned by NYCP as well as pieces by Barber and Hugo Wolf.

PERFORMANCE:

Sounds of Josef BrodskyMON, MAY 4, 7 PM, FREE

Presented by EtM Con Edison/FCCA Composer-in-Residence Nina Siniakova, this project immerses spectators into the spirit (i.e. emotional atmosphere) of Joseph Brodsky’s poems through a unique method of morphing sounds, symbolic ideas, images, art and theater.

JAZZ:

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

WORLD MUSIC & DANCE:

Global Mashup #3 ANTIGUA MEETS FRANCEFRI, MAY 87 PM (DANCE LESSONS), 8 PM (CONCERTS & JAM) $15/$10 Members & Students

We’re mashing up 2 cultures on 1 stage with an open dance floor! Steel Pan Musician Cheko and The Diamond Band from Antigua meet the French Band La Vie En Rose led by vocalist Violette de Bartillat in a delightful cultural cocktail of music and culture. They’ll blend together with an impromptu jam in the last set.

La Vie En RoseRichard O’Neill

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Global Mashup #4 MEXICO MEETS GREECEFRI, MAY 227 PM (DANCE LESSONS), 8 PM (CONCERTS & JAM) $15/$10 Members & Students

Formerly “Cultural Crossroads,” we’re mashing up 2 cultures on 1 stage with an open dance floor! Featuring Mariachi Flor de Toloache, NYC’s first and only all female mariachi band and Yianni Papastefanou, traditional Greek singer and recording artist. They’ll blend together with an impromptu jam in the last set.

FAMILY PROGRAMS:

OndinSAT, MAY 9

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

Join L’Illusion, Théâtre de Marionnettes from Quebec, for an interactive puppetry workshop, especially for young ones! For ages 4 and up. Materials provided.

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

An aquatic tale that moves between ancient myths and our modern era. This show takes toddlers from the wide open shores down to the very deepest part of the sea, where Ondin, a young fisherman, turns into a strange marine creature and discovers a fascinating world. Perfect for young ones, and adults will be enchanted, as well!

Performances for school groups available. Call for details.Pre-show Members Lounge at 1:45 PM.

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“Ondin...Everything is based on music that is as soft and crystal-clear as the storyline on the stage.” - LA MARELLE MAG

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FJ Music Fusion

JAZZ:

Monthly Jazz Clinic & JamWED, JUNE 3, 6-7 PM (CLINIC) & 7-10 PM (JAM)See January 7th for details.

WORLD MUSIC & DANCE:

Global Mashup #5 HAITI MEETS CHINAFRI, JUNE 57 PM (DANCE LESSONS), 8 PM (CONCERTS & JAM) $15/$10 Members & Students

Formerly “Cultural Crossroads,” we’re mashing up 2 cultures on 1 stage with an open dance floor! Featuring Agoci Band from Haiti who will be serving a hot helping of Kompa Music and FJ Music Fusion, a duo of Chinese musicians dedicated to bringing China’s traditional music to NYC. They’ll blend together with an impromptu jam in the last set.

EXHIBITION:

Stable Views: LIFE IN THE BACKSTRETCH OF THE THOROUGHBRED RACETRACKSAT, JUNE 6 – SUN, JUNE 28OPENING RECEPTION & CURATOR’S TALK WITH ELLEN MCHALE, PHD: FRI, JUNE 5, 7 PMSuggested Admission: $5/FREE for Members & StudentsGallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PM

Explore the community found within the backstretch of the thoroughbred racetracks in New York State, such as Belmont. As a location, the “backstretch” is that physical area of the racetrack lying out of sight from the public. The backstretch can also refer to the community of workers which is forged through a common activity – the care of the race horse. Discover the world of trainers, exercise riders, jockeys, saddle makers and others.

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Stable Views (Photo: Ellen McHale, PhD)

MUSIC:

LGBTQ VoicesSAT, JUNE 6, 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 in collaboration with Terazza 7, with partial support from NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm.

FAMILY WORKSHOP:

Design Your Own Racing SilksSUN, JUNE 7, 1 PM$12/10 Members & Children

Meet Antoinette Brocklebank, a silk maker for world-class jockeys at Belmont Race Track and more. She will introduce you to the art of making racing silks. Tour our backstretch exhibition and be inspired to create your own racing silks. Bring your own t-shirt and we'll provide the fabric paint to make your own. For ages 8 and up.

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WORLD MUSIC & DANCE

Dancing WindKorean & Chinese Dance

FRI, FEB 20

Global Mashup #1Cuba Meets Hawaii

FRI, APR 10

Global Mashup #2Scotland Meets New Orleans

FRI, APR 24

Global Mashup #4Mexico Meets Greece

FRI, MAY 22

Global Mashup #5Haiti Meets China

FRI, JUNE 5

Global Mashup #3Antigua Meets France

FRI, MAY 8

TriBeCaStanGlobal Dance Party

FRI, MAY 1

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GENERAL OPERATING and 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 Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras, Peter Koo and Paul A. Vallone; and The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation.

Support also is provided by The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation; Cathay Bank Foundation; Con Edison; Crossings TV; Farrell Fritz, P.C.; Korean Cultural Service NY; Materials for the Arts; The New York Community Bank Foundation; TD Bank; Vallo Transportation; Kathleen Donovan and Howard Graf; James S.J. Liao; Michael Sperendi; Veronica Y. Tsang; Tai Wang, WAC Lighting; and Dr. Hsing Lih-Chou.

NORIAN MARO - LEODO: PARADISE LOST is part of the Korean Cultural Service New York’s <2014-2015 Open Stage>.

BELOVED PREY & MOON PRINCESS SONG CYCLE, SOUNDS OF JOSEF BRODSKY, and SPRING MIX: The EtM Con Edison Composers’ Residency is funded by Consolidated Edison, The Amphion Foundation, the George L. Shields Foundation, The Endeavor Foundation, AOH Foundation, DJ McManus Foundation, The Reed Foundation and individuals. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

LUNAR NEW YEAR DANCE SAMPLER is curated by Hsing-Lih Chou Ed.D and sponsored by The New York Institute of Culture and the Arts, Leader International Express Corp. and Hakka Alliance Inc.

FRED HERSCH TRIO: Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts is a program of the Weill Music Institute. Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts are sponsored by Target®.

CROSSCURRENT II is supported by New Music USA, made possible by annual program support, and/or endowment gift from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

DANCING WIND is made possible by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

THE ROYAL BLOSSOM is supported by Korean Fine Arts Association, Korean Modern Art Association and The Traditional Culture Arts Promotion Association.

LGBTQ VOICES is funded in part by New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm.

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