FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com MARCH 7, 2013 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 79 sbuzz photo exhibit captures life around New York through coloration and texture techniques. Suggested admission is $5. For more information call 718 463-7700 or visit fl ushingtownhall.org. Starting at 3 p.m., come see the ballet performance “Giselle” at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center, located at 222- 05 56th Avenue in Bayside. First performed in 1843 in Moscow, “Giselle” tells the story of a young maiden falling in love with a nobleman. Noted for its skill and technical perfection, the show is directed by Elena Radchenko of the Russian National Ballet Theatre. Ticket prices range from $39-$42. For more information, call 718-631-6311 or visit qcc.cuny.edu/qpac. SUNDAY, MARCH 17 THRU MARCH 31 Come see the new exhibition, “Wonder Cabinet” at the Flux Factory, located at 39-31 29th Street in Long Island City. Bringing together sculptors, costumers, video artists, holographers, and more, this exhibit is a partnership of story writing and wunderkammer (wonder room). The pieces are a product of a set of round-table discussions and the narrative behind the exhibition will be published by the museum’s resident writer, Irene Lee. The content of the pieces, including scenery, character and plot will be up to the artists themselves. The artists will create a “cabinet of wonders” for all visitors to see. For more info call 718-707-3362 or email Georgia@fl uxfactory.org MONDAY, MARCH 18 Starting at 10:30 a.m., the Paper Bag players will perform a set of short plays at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center, located at 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside. In a show put on for kids, the story and musical numbers explore the Old West and The Life of a Bowling Pin and in the rousing fi nale set at a Country Fair two neighbors who can’t get along become the best of friends with the audiences help. Tickets are $8 for all seats. For reservations call 212-353-2332 or visit visitqpac. org for more info. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Starting at 8 p.m., listen to the Astoria Symphony Orchestra at the Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 31-18 37 Street in Astoria. Vincent Perscihetti will compose a piece entitled “Flower Songs” and Morton Lauridsen will compose a piece entitled “Chansons des Roses.” Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. For more info call 917-460-4289. Starting at 8 p.m, come see “The Hit Men” at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center, located at 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside. The band consists of members that have performed and recorded with such stars as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Tommy James & The Shondells, The Critters, Carly Simon, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Barry Manilow, Elton John & Kiki Dee and others. The show will be opened up by Comedy Central’s John Carfi . Tickets are $35. For more info, call 718-631-6311 or visit qcc.cuny.edu/qpac. SUNDAY, MARCH 24 At 1 and 3 p.m., come and see “Puppetry Theater: HATCHED! Life on the Farm,” at the Flushing Town Hall, located at 137-35 Northern Boulevard in Flushing. Told through puppets, music, dance and more the show tells the story of a newborn chick on a farm. For kids up to 6. Tickets are $12. For more information call 718 463-7700 or visit fl ushingtownhall. org ONGOING THRU MONDAY, MARCH 25 Starting at 10 a.m., SculptureCenter, located at EDITOR’S PICK Queens World Film Festival The Third Annual Queens World Film Festival will take place in several venues in Queens. International short fi lms from Italy, Belgium, Australia, Croatia and Queens itself will be shown throughout the six days. For a full list of fi lms and locations visit queensworldfi lmfestival.com. For more information call 917- 562-9648 or email dcato@ queensworldfi lmfestival.com 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, will be presenting Berlin-based artist Nairy Baghramian’s fi rst exhibition in the US, “Retainer.” Her works examine political and social systems of power and encompass questions of context, production and reception within contemporary art. For more information, call 718- 361-1750 or visit sculpturecenter. org. THURSDAY, MARCH 28 The Bay Terrace Community Alliance will host a forum for Queens Borough President candidates on March 28 at 7 p.m. It will take place at the Clearview Golf Course Clubhouse at 202-12 Willets Point Boulevard in Bayside. THURSDAY, APRIL 4 From 6-8 p.m., Queens Botanical Garden, located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing, will open the registration for the “Grow More Vegetables” program. The program is a free course in gardening, teaching participants how to safely and effectively grow organic vegetables right in their own backyard. Six classes will be held on Thursdays, April 4-May 9, 6-8pm.For more information call 718-886-3800 or visit queensbotanical.org MONDAY, APRIL 8 At 10:30 a.m., Performances by Arts Power will present “The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle” at Queensborough Community College, located at 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside. This musical will be shown for kids in grades K-2. For reservations or more information, call 973-239- 0100 visitqpac.org FRIDAY, APRIL 12 At 10:30 a.m., Performances by Arts Power will present “Laura Ingalls Wilder” at Queensborough Community Col lege, located at 222-05 56 Avenue in Bayside. This musical will be shown for kids in grades 2-6. 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