FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com MARCH 19, 2015 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 75 The second year of the CUNY Dance Initiative is under way, awarding residencies to 26 New York City dance companies and choreographers at 11 CUNY colleges in 2015. Join Dance/ NYC as Wendy Perron, author of “Through the Eyes of a Dancer” and former editor-in-chief of Dance Magazine, hosts a discussion with fi ve awarded artists at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Long Island City. Free. 31-10 Thomson Ave. To RSVP, visit dancenyc.nyc. MARCH 24 Are you an aspiring actor or actress? Are you curious about what it’s like to perform on stage? Have you ever dreamed of becoming a movie star? This 10-week program will give you a chance to learn about theater, explore the art of acting and perform in a fi nal showcase. Participation in the showcase is voluntary. Help put on the show or be in the show yourself. 5 to 6 p.m. 89-11 Merrick Blvd. Free. Runs through March 31. For more information, visit queenslibrary.org. MARCH 25 Castorina and Rose perform favorite musical selections from the Broadway stage, including “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Hello, Dolly!” and memorable American standards such as “New York, New York,” “Send in the Clowns” and more. Free. 3 to 4 p.m. 72-31 Metropolitan Avenue. For more information, visit queenslibrary.org. MARCH 26 This art exhibit brings together 20 visualizations representing networks in topics as diverse as refugee migration fl ows, Chinese political connections and subway and bike sharing systems. The authors are representative of top visualization groups around the world who are producing some of the most innovative work in this fi eld. In addition to the compelling graphical visualizations, visitors will be able to manipulate the data in selected projects through a technology interface. New York Hall of Science. Free with admission. Sign language and participatory reenactments engage students while they learn the story of Annie Sullivan Macy and her work with Helen Keller. Experience the story of a heroic young woman who enters the world of a handicapped child and revolutionizes the fi eld of teaching forever. $5 JCAL members, $7 non-members. 153-10 Jamaica Ave. Call 718-618-6170 for more details. MARCH 27 Celebrate World Theatre Day with Roberta Levitow, teacher and director of over 50 productions in Los Angeles, New York City and nationally. She will discuss her experience as a director and Fulbright Ambassador Emerita Hard-driving rhythms drummed with athleticism make Soh Daiko one of the most exciting taiko groups in the world. Soh Daiko honors the ancient Japanese drumming tradition in every performance by playing drums constructed by group members from oak wine barrels and ox hides. Come watch a performance on March 21. 3 p.m. Free. LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit laguardiaperformingarts.org. where she received grants to teach in Hong Kong, Bucharest and Kampala. 6 p.m. For more information, visit laguardiaperformingarts.org. 31-10 Thompson Ave. buzz TO HAVE YOUR EVENT APPEAR HERE POST IT @ QUEENSCOURIER.COM Photo courtesy sohdaiko.org The Luxembourg International Composition Prize-winning composer Huang Ruo and classical music superstar New Asia Chamber Music Society will join the internationally renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for an interactive dance and music demonstration on March 22. $15, $10 members and students. 3 p.m. Flushing Town Hall. For more information, visit fl ushingtownhall.org. Photo courtesy nainichendance.blogspot.com EDITOR’S PICK EDITOR’S PICK
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