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FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM FEBRUARY 23, 2017 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 53 EDITOR’S PICK Ever wonder why ballerinas don’t get dizzy when spinning and turning? Want to learn how ballerinas dance on their toes? Bring the family to Queens Theatre as School of the American Ballet advanced students and faculty member Katrina Killian will be demonstrating how students grow into skillful ballet dancers. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Free. Feb. 26 at 1 and 3 p.m. in a recent open call will be revealed during the event. Feb. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. For more information, visit www.queensmusuem.org. MONDAY, FEB. 27 13 Ballroom dancer Jing Chen will be giving lessons in ballroom basics for beginners on Monday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30. He will also offer training for advanced students. Free. Queens Library at Forest Hills, 108-19 71st Ave., Flushing. TUESDAY, FEB. 28 14 Starting Feb. 28, RESOBOX will be introducing the AJI Project. There will be a collection of the pieces made from the rare Japanese “Aji Stone.” Whether you are interested in buying pieces or just visiting the exhibit, attendees will have a chance to view and touch the stone creations. Representatives from Japan will present during the exhibit and guests are welcome to ask them questions about the pieces. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. RESOBOX, 41-26 27th St., Long Island City. For more information, www.resobox. com. 15 The Queens Library will be hosting an afternoon of old-school hip-hop featuring local community DJs and graffiti artists. DJ Cool-V of the infamous “Juice Crew” will also have a book signing and Q&A for his new book “The Symphony.” Free. Feb. 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. Queens Central Library. 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 16 LaGuardia Performing Arts Center’s Intersections is a story that follows three families as they navigate the daily struggles of our complex society. This piece takes a deeper look at the systems established in our country and how intersectionality adds to bias. A discussion will be held after the performance. Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Free. LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave. Long Island City. For tickets, go to lpac.nyc. 17 The Baisley Park Library invited teens to join them for their weekly empowerment sessions. Get inspired and learn how to live confidently while overcoming life’s obstacles. Free. March 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Queens Library at Baisley Park, 117-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica. Check out the QNS.com calendar for more great events, and add your own! If you love events, sign up for our weekly events newsletter as well! 9 EDITOR’S PICK 12 On Monday, Feb. 27, The Moth invites storytellers to discuss the theme of fame as a part of their open-mic competition StorySLAM. Enter your name in a chance for your story to be heard on NPR! Storytellers will put their names in The Moth Hat, 10 will be chosen, and a winner will be selected by a team of judges from the audience. Come out to tell a story or just enjoy the show. $10 per person. Flushing Town Hall, 137- 35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. Visit www.themoth.org for tickets.


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