54 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com • JANUARY 10, 2013 BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER happenings >JANCOMPILED BY MITCHELL KIRK10-16 s ONGOING THRU JANUARY 12 With shows beginning at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., The dictable and moving play about being the wrong per- PICK THEEDITOR’S Chocolate Factory, located at 5-49 49th Avenue, Long Island City, presents “There There,” an unpre- son in the wrong place at the wrong time doing all the wrong things. For tickets and for more info, visit AFRICAN chocolatefactorytheater.org or call 212-352-3101. THROUGH JANUARY 20 ROOTS Jeffrey Leder Gallery, 21-37 45th Road, Long Island City, the “Winter Show” exhibits nine different art- OF ists with various themes throughout their painting. The nine artists, Violet Baxter, Vincent Inconiglios, Mary Powers Holt, Peter Jones, Dona Levinstone, Schmidtberger and Elen Schneiderman, show a vari- TANGO Demetrius Manouselis, Charles Marburg, John ety of artistic forms from abstract designs and color FRIDAY, JANUARY combinations to precise landscapes, allowing for the 25 THRU SUNDAY, diversity of the artists and their painting shine in the MARCH 17, Thalia exhibit itself. Spnish Theatre, located ONGOING THRU SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Avenue, Sunnyside,at 41-17 Greenpoint The Secret Theatre, located at 4402 23rd Street, presents “afroTango,” Long Island City, presents “Urinetown, the Musical,” a tango musical with a Tony-Award-winning production set in a dysto- music arranged and pian city where a water shortage has forced private directed by Latin toilets to be outlawed. Out of the residents who Grammy winner Raul are furious over the fact that they have to share Jaurena that explores public facilities, a hero rises to lead them through a the African roots of comedic, music-infused revolution. Evening shows Tango in music and Thursday through Saturday are at 8 p.m. and dance. The show starts Sundays at 7 p.m., with a special matinee perfor- at 8 p.m. on Fridays and mance on January 26 at 3 p.m. For more informa- Saturdays and at 4 p.m. tion, contact Alyssa Van Gorder at 718-392-0722 or on Sundays. On Fridays, [email protected]. tickets are $30. All ONGOING THRU WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 $35 for students andother dates, tickets are The Louis Armstrong House Museum, located at $32 for senior citizens. 34-56 107th Street, Corona, presents its Louis For more information, Armstrong at Freedomland exhibit. The exhibit, contact Kathy Giaimo at curated by Louis Armstrong House Museum 718-729-3880 orkgiai- Archivist Ricky Riccardi, paints an intimate portrait [email protected] or of Armstrong on stage and off during the turbulent visit thaliatheatre.org. years of 1961 to 1964, spreading joy to fans young and old with his integrated band of all stars. Major funding for the exhibit is made possible by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through At 2 p.m., Flushing Library, located at 41-17 Main $500, redeemable at the Tekserve store. For more Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday Street, Flushing, presents the fi rst part of the three- information, contact Darcy Hector at 718-886-3800 and closed on Mondays. Admission is $10 for adults; part Twilight Concert series, where Members of the or [email protected]. $7 for seniors 65 and older, students and children Con Brio Ensemble will perform works by Brahms, and free for members and children under four. A $6 Poulenc, Handel and others. The Ensemble is made At 4:30 p.m., Church-In-the-Gardens, located at 50 group rate is available for groups of at least eight, in up of critically acclaimed musicians, including violin- Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills, presents the second which case it is asked that an appointment be made. ist Alexander Meshibovsky, pianist Diana Mittler, part of the three-part Twilight Concert series, where For more information, call 718-478-8274 or visit lou- oboist Alan Hollander and vocalist Barbara Ann Members of the Con Brio Ensemble will perform isarmstronghouse.org. Martin. Admission is $12 and $10 for students and works by Brahms, Poulenc, Handel and others. The senior citizens. TDF vouchers will be accepted. For Ensemble is made up of critically acclaimed musi- SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 more info, call 718-661-1200. cians, including violinist Alexander Meshibovsky, pia- located at 22806 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, Barbara Ann Martin. Admission is $12 and $10 forSUNDAY, JANUARY 13nist Diana Mittler, oboist Alan Hollander and vocalist At 10:30 a.m., Alley Pond Environmental Center, will be holding an event titled “Young Chefs,” which At 10 a.m., Queens Botanical Garden, located at students and senior citizens. TDF vouchers will be invites kids to prepare homemade grilled cheese 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, will be holding an elec- accepted. For more information, call 718-268-6704. All materials will be included. Space is limited to or broken electronics such as old phones, chargers, MONDAY, JANUARY 14tronic waste recycling event. Bring your unwanted sandwiches and fresh banana split milkshakes. eight participants and registration is required. handheld toys, TVs, cameras, holiday lights and At 3 p.m., SculptureCenter, located at 44-19 Purves Recommended for ages 7-12. Admission is $24 for more and they will be disposed free of charge. All Street, Long Island City, presents the exhibition non-members and $18 for members. For more infor- participants will also have a chance to enter a free “Double Life,” featuring the works of artists that mation, call 718-229-4000, emailcontact@alley- raffl e to win a new 21-inch iMac and will also receive bring a performance-based approach to sculpture. pond.com or visit alleypond.com/index.html. a “Green Karma” coupon worth anywhere from $5 to For more information, call 718-361-1750. ATTENTION: WANT A LISTING ON THIS PAGE? At 8 p.m., Resorts World Casino, located at 110-FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Go to the “Events Calendar” section of our web site, www.queenscourier.com/ ents “Disco Inferno,” a live concert featuring00 Rockaway Boulevard, South Jamaica, pres- events-page, and click on “Submit your event” to let us know about your hap- The Trammps, France Joli, Carol Douglas, Disco pening. We select from reader submissions to list on our happenings page. be purchased at the door and at rwnewyork.com.Unlimited and DJ Nicky G. Tickets are $20 and can
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