FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com JULY 31, 2014 • KIDS & EDUCATION • THE QUEENS COURIER 5 LOUIS ARMSTRONG’S BIRTHDAY Celebrated At East Elmhurst Library Over 100 people enjoyed a delightful evening celebrating the music of Louis Armstrong with the Jazz Unlimited Big Band Orchestra on Friday, July 25th at the East Elmhurst Library. Led by Calvin Francis and featuring Walter Jackson on vocals, the Orchestra celebrated Satchmo’s upcoming birthday (August 4th) with a rousing concert of swinging jazz. The concert-goers were treated to songs associated with Louis Armstrong and his contemporaries, from Hello Dolly to Honeysuckle Rose to How High the Moon and many more. This program was funded by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. Special kudos also to East Elmhurst Library’s Ms. Johnnie O. Dent, Community Branch Manager; Ms. Joy H. Bowman, Customer Service Specialist; Ms. Geraldine Benfante, President, Friends of the East Elmhurst Library; and Charles “Smooth” Williams, Host of the East Elmhurst Open Mic. For more information on the Library and its programs, go to http://www.queenslibrary.org/ East-Elmhurst, or call 718-424- 2619. ADVERTORIAL (Photo: C. Stossel) Children who attend free, full-day, high-quality pre-K learn to problem solve, ask questions, and work together. Find out more about our two year planfor Pre-K for All at nyc.gov/prek. #OpportunityStartsNow Children born in 2010 are still eligible to apply for free, full-day, high-quality pre-K. Call 311 Text “prek” to 877-877 �� �� /nycschools
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