FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com FEBRUARY 13, 2014 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 71 buzz THRU MARCH 2 IndieCade International Festival of Independent Games and Museum of the Moving Image present a playable exhibition of more than two dozen games that represent the breadth and depth of the “indie” video game scene. The designers and developers of these games, individuals or small teams independent of large studios and publishers, take daring creative risks to explore new forms and methods of play. The Museum of Moving Image is located at 35-01 35th Street, Astoria. For more information call 718- 777-6888. SATURDAY, MARCH 8 The Renaissance Event Hall will be collaborating with a carefully curated selection of upscale vendors and planners to host the Love Affair Bridal Showcase. This boutique collection for the sophisticated bride and her guests will feature experts in planning, cake design, fl oral design, tablescapes, gifts, entertainment and more! Your $15.00 ticket includes beer, wine, champagne, light snacks, entertainment and an exclusive introduction to the hottest trends for wedding celebrations in 2014. The event starts at 1 p.m. and will end at 5p.m. The Renaissance Event Hall is located at 27-34 21st Street, LIC. For more information and to get tickets in advance visit, http:// newyorkcity.eventful.com/events/loveaffair showcase-/E0-001-065544424- 1 or call 718-274-4590. THRU MARCH 10 Artifacts of the African Tribal kingdom called “The Collection of Amadou Njoya” is on display at the QCC Art Gallery. The potent beauty of celebratory festivals, initiations and other traditional rituals will be conveyed through masterful objects made of wood, metal and terra cotta in the exhibit. Amadou Njoya is a fourth generation Cameroonian born into a family of distinguished artisans and advisors for the royal family of the Kingdom of Bamum. Visit the exhibition at the QCC Art Gallery, located at 222-05 56th Avenue, Oakland Gardens. For hours visit the website, http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/artgallery/ default.asp or call 718-631-6396. Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra Concert SUNDAY, MARCH 9, The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra is announcing the second concert of its 50th season of three concerts for the 2013-14 seasons to take place at 2 p.m. at the Forest Hill Jewish Center located at 106-06 Queens Boulevard. The concert will feature symphonies by Weber, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students. For tickets or more information call 718-374-1627. FRIDAY, MARCH 14 King Manor Museum partners with Five Boroughs Music Festival to present Les Delices, a Cleveland-based, critically-acclaimed ensemble performing French Baroque music on period instruments. The program will feature works by Philidor, Guillemain, Leclair and Rameau. The event will start at 6 p.m. where there will be wine and light refreshments. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $15 at student rate. To buy tickets visit http://5bmf.org/buy-tickets/ The Kings Manor Musuem is located at 150-03 Jamaica Avenue. SATURDAY, MARCH 15 The Queensborough Performing Arts Center will have David Alan Grier with special guest Godfrey on their stage at 8 p.m. The star of In Living Color, David Alan Grier may be best known as a dexterous TV comedy star, but he is also a multi talented veteran of musicals, plays, and numerous fi lms. EDITOR’S PICK Godfrey is one of the hottest comedians on their circuit performing all over the country and hitting all the major festivals. Tickets are $40 and are available now. QPAC is located at 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside. For more information call 718-631-6311. SUNDAY, MARCH 16 The Irish Festival will continue to celebrate the Irish gifts of music, food and culture to America. There will be a number of music and dance performances throughout the day, as well as a variety of vendors and authentic Irish food. All net proceeds benefi t the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund. Returning this year will be The Tommy Mulvihill Band, The Black Velvet Band, Katie’s Puppets, Hirten Family Irish Dancers, and MC Tony Jackson. The festival starts at 11 a.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, children under 12 admitted free. The festival will be located at 245 Hofstra University, Hempstead. For more info call 516-463-6582. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is holding its popular “Taste of the World” food festival on March 16, in McLaughlin Hall. The Sunday afternoon food fest showcases local restaurants. Foodies can expect lots on the menu, with samplings from many different cuisines that refl ect the multi-ethnic character of the parish and the Forest Hills community it serves. Announced restaurant participants include Tuscan Hills, La Boulangerie, Uno Chicago Grill, Portofi no, Bonfi re Grill, Danny Brown, and Jack and Nellie’s—with more to follow. Proceeds from this annual event benefi t the church, to help maintain this 100-year-old parish. Advance tickets are $20, at the door will be $25. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 75-55 Austin Street, Forest Hills. For more info call 718-268-6251. SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Queensborough Performing Arts Center is holding a Moscow Ballet Festival, with the show “Swan Lake.” Simply one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, with music by Tchaikovsky, it is based on a German fairy tale and follows a heroic young prince as he labors to free a beautiful swan maiden. This performance uses principle dancers from the ranks of Russia’s top companies. This show starts at 3 p.m. and is a treat for people of all ages, tickets start at $39. QPAC is located at 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside. For more info call 718-631-6311. THRU APRIL 11 Join millions of real butterfl ies on an amazing journey to a remote and secret hideaway at the New York Hall of Science Tuesday- Friday from 11a.m.- 12 p.m. & at 2p.m. Follow the monarchs’ journey to the remote mountain peaks of Mexico in this 3D fi lm. For the fi rst time ever, witness the transformation from caterpillar to butterfl y, inside a chrysalis, thanks to advanced MRI and micro CT scans. The award-winning production team, including Oscar-winner Peter Parks, followed the year-long migration cycle of the butterfl ies. Admission is $6 adults; $5 children, students & seniors, plus NYSCI admission, The New York Hall of Science is located at 47-01 111 street in Corona. For more info call (718) 699 0005. TO HAVE YOUR EVENT APPEAR HERE POST IT @ QUEENSCOURIER.COM THE KILLING KOMPANY presents Comedy Mystery Dinner Theatre Shows with Broadway, TV and film actors starting at $45 per person for dinner and the show at such restaurants as Riccardo’s in Astoria, The Views at Mount Fuji in Hillburn, Minerals Resort & Spa in Vernon, NJ, and Dilettos in Westbury. Private events also available. For info, call 1-888-SHOOT-EM or visit www.killingkompany.com THEATRE BY THE BAY Presents ANYTHING GOES MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER Saturdays at 8:00pm: March 1, 8, 2014 Sundays at 3:00pm: March 2, 9, 16, 2014 BAY TERRACE JEWISH CENTER 13-00 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360 Call 718-428-6363 or visit www.TheatreByTheBayNY.com “Anything goes” is presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library. www.TAMSWITMARK.com
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