THE QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY 11368-3398 www.queensmuseum.org On Saturday, November 2, the Queens Museum and Immigrant Movement International will be honoring those who are no longer with us due to unjust immigration laws. The event will recreate Day of the Dead traditions from various Latin American cultures with hopes of making a change in immigration reform. There will be a gathering beginning at noon to build the altar using images and items that they invite participants to bring to memorialize their own loved ones who have been separated because of deportation or unjust immigration laws. At 5 p.m. the gathering will move to Immigrant Movement International and walk to Corona Plaza together. The ceremony at Corona Plaza will include breaking bread together and sharing stories of immigration to remember those who are absent. They only ask that each participant brings a loaf of bread to share with the community and to represent an individual who is absent in the celebration. On Saturday, November 9, the Queens Museum will begin holding celebrations in honor of reopening. The Target Wide Open Weekend (November 9 to 11) will include an Opening Reception and performances affiliated with Queens International 2013 as well as seasonal exhibitions featuring exhibits of artists Pedro Reyes, Peter Schumann, and Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao and various Cuban contemporary works. Attendees will also have access to the new Artist Studio Program and other new installations of permanent exhibitions. A detailed schedule of all of the events throughout the weekend can be found online at www.queensmuseum. com under the “Event Calendar” section. Suggested admission will be $8 for adults and children over 12, $4 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12. NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART One Museum Drive Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 www.nassaumuseum.org On Friday, November 8, the Nassau County Museum of Art will be paring with the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary to hold Owl Prowl! In this rare owl encounter a naturalist from the Sanctuary will hold a program followed by a hike throughout the grounds, listening for native owl calls. Please be sure to bring flashlights, dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. The event is limited to 30 participants ages 8 and up. Admission for this program is $8 for nonmembers and $5 for members. Payment is cash only at the event. Email events@nassaumuseum. org to register. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Art Studio parking lot (first building on the left when entering the grounds). The event should conclude by 8:30 p.m. Starting on November 21, Docent Riva Ettus will be presenting the Brown Bag Lectures. These informative talks are on the life of artist Peter Max. Participants are encouraged to bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch during the lecture. Afterward, a 2 p.m. public exhibition tour will be held that participants can join as well. The lectures will be held form 1 to 2 p.m. on November 21, December 19, and January 30. Reservations for this event are not needed; first come, first seated. The lectures are free with Museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $4 for students and children (4-12) and free for museum members. Every Sunday in November the Nassau County Museum of art will be hosting Family Sundays. The event activities will include family gallery talks, family friendly gallery guides, and hands-on art making. Family Sunday is free with museum admittance and reservations are not needed. Event is held from 1 to 4 p.m. Parking will be $2 for all nonmembers and free for all members. FLUSHING TOWN HALL 137-35 Northern Boulevard www.flushingtownhall.org On Wednesday, November 6, Flushing Town Hall will hold the Monthly Jazz Clinic. Attendees are invited to learn more about jazz, and playing alongside other musicians, join the Queens Jazz OverGround for their monthly Jazz Clinic. High school students and up will be able to learn arrangements and curriculum from the Queens Jazz OverGround. Equipment will be provided such as a drum set, keyboard, bass amplifier, and music stands. This event is free and Metro Cards will be provided. The event will begin at 5 p.m. To register or ask questions, call 718- 463-7700, Ext. 241 or email education@ flushingtownhall.org. Be sure to stay for the monthly Jazz Jam following the clinic at 7 p.m. The Jazz Jam will be $10 for all and free for all performers, members and students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.flushingtownhall.org under the “Events” section. On Sunday, November 17, Flushing Town Hall will be hosting a Food Workshop focused on Harvesting Our Diversity. Through exploring similarities of various traditional foods from the Americas, Europe and Asia, this workshop will build a cross-cultural awareness. There will be comparisons on foods such as empanadas, beef patties, dumplings, sauerkraut, kim chi, and pickles. the workshop begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children, and free for all members. Tickets can be purchased online at www. flushingtownhall.org under the “Events” section. NOVEMBER CLUB HAPPENINGS Monday, November 11th, 2013 A Veteran’s Day Remembrance A special evening dedicated to all those who served our country! Linda Miller and the Girls Next Door Tribute to America! 8 PM – VIP Room Linda’s a multi-Talented entertainer with a cutting edge vocal ability. She has worked with and has opened shows for great performers such as Frankie Vallie, Joe Cocker, Diana Ross, Benny Mardones, Joan Rivers, Blood Sweat & Tears, Al Martino,Drifters, Marvelettes, Chuck Berry, Chubby Checkers, Shirelles & More. Tonight she will bring the Girls Next Door for a musical tribute to America. Afterwards, any veteran can share a short story of their time serving our country! Monday, November 18th, 2013 TCC Video Concert Series….. Andre Rieu – “Rieu Royale Coronation Concert Live In Amsterdam” 8 PM – VIP Room “The most beautiful day of my musical career and the crowning glory of my work!” This is how André Rieu himself describes the concert he gave in Amsterdam with his Johann Strauss Orchestra to close the festivities around a historic event: the investiture of King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima. In front of an audience of tens of thousands of cheering people, he gave a Coronation Concert on 30 April 2013 on Museum Square in Amsterdam. For anyone who was not able to get to Amsterdam on that day, the live recording of this festive concert offers you the chance of feeling you were there. This is a unique DVD that you really cannot miss! North Shore Towers Courier n November 2013 31
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