Dec. 10, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson extended holiday greetings to Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America members who gathered for another Christmas party at Liberty Palace Banquet Hall in Richmond Hill Queens that was a vision of joyfulness last Saturday evening. Ambassador Brotherson, an honored […]
Nov. 20, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new Santa Claus experience is coming to Long Island City this winter, offering families an opportunity to book personalized VIP experiences with Santa over the holidays. Santa’s Secret Workshop, founded by actor Carl Hendrick Louis and located at 32-00 Skillman Ave., aims to… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As Christmas weekend approaches, people are already in the holiday spirit. This weekend, there will be plenty to do in the days leading up to Christmas, some of which are themed around the holiday. Friday, Dec. 22 Nacimiento This ballet performance explores pre-Hispanic rituals and the…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the Christmas holiday draws near, the Queens community is brimming with jolly activities to look forward to this weekend. No matter the preference, these events range from Christmas productions and concerts to festive movie screenings and comedy shows, where there is something in store for everyone to have a memorable weekend. Here is our weekend catalog: Friday, Dec. 15 The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a Ukrainian dance group of 55 members, is back in North America to perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” and is…
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Dec. 8, 2023 By Rachel Butler The iconic Coca-Cola truck is coming to the College Point Showcase Multiplex Cinema in Whitestone on Saturday, Dec. 9, giving locals an opportunity to get in the holiday spirit and take festive pictures. The truck will be stationed at the College Point Showcase Multiplex Cinema, located at 2855 Ulmer St. in Whitestone from 6-9 p.m. It will be located in the parking lot and guests of all ages are encouraged to come and join in on the holiday fun. There will also be a special appearance from Santa Claus in the lobby of the…
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Dec. 4, 2023 By Rachel Butler Community leaders and elected officials gathered at Tangram in Flushing on Dec. 2 for its second annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The evening began with a performance from Dickens-inspired Christmas carolers singing holiday classics for the audience. Queens Council Member Sandra Ung, Senator John Liu, NYPD members, Peter Tu from the Flushing Chinese Business Association and representatives from the office of Mayor Eric Adams joined Santa Claus in turning on the lights on the 40-foot Christmas Tree in the center of Tangram. Ung said she was delighted to attend the event and to celebrate….
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