FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com OCTOBER 3, 2013 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 71 buzz tion “Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity” at the New York Hall of Science. Scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla held nearly 300 patents in 26 countries. His contributions range from the alternating current (AC) motor to X-rays, remote controls and fl uorescent lighting. Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity presents working models of his inventions, models of his laboratories and plants, photographic reproductions, and a narrative about Tesla’s life and work. Free with NYSCI admission. Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity is presented in collaboration with the Nikola Tesla Museum of Belgrade, Serbia. The Hall of Science is located at 47-01 111 Street, Corona. For more info, call 718-699-0005 THROUGH OCTOBER 27 The Queens Botanical Garden hosts Invasive Pigments, a research-based program aimed at learning about the effect of humans on plant migration and plant health. Elllie Irons, facilitator of the project, has stated that not only does Invasive Pigments foster questioning about the labels “alien,” “native” and “invasive” for plant species, but also about the larger implications of human development and technology on plants. For more information, call 718-886-3800 The Queens County Farm will open its pumpkin patch on October 5 in celebration of pumpkin month and the onset of fall. Explore the various fi elds with the whole family to fi nd your favorite pumpkin. For more information, call 718-437-3276 FROM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 THROUGH MARCH, 2014 Socrates Sculpture Park explores the risks, work, and prospects associated with creative design in its Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF) Program. The EAF is a vital component of Socrates in that it refl ects the mission of the park’s founders to provide a platform that allows motivated artists to engage their community in a way that displays their individuality and passion. Exhibition will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call 718-956-1819 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Bring your family to a frightfully awesome Brooklyn Media Group All Hallows Eve Celebration! Flushing Town Hall is hosting a celebration of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day. There will be festive, interactive activities for all ages including ghost stories, mask making and Mexican sugar skulls. Be sure to come in costume! This event is FREE. Starts at 4 p.m. THROUGH NOVEMBER 10 Film series on Howard Hawks (1896– 1977), the fl awless Hollywood director whose distinct personal style can be seen in classics such as “Scarface,” “To Have and Have Not,” “His Girl Friday,” “Twentieth Century” and “Rio Bravo.” The fi lm series presents a 39-fi lm retrospective of the great American director who made fi lms in almost every conceivable genre, while maintaining a style that was direct, energetic, and lucid. Series highlights include new, rarely seen, and/or restored archival 35mm prints of “Ball of Fire”(1942); “I Was a Male War Bride” (1949); “Scarface “(1932); “The Dawn Patrol “(1930); “Only Angels Have Wings”(1939); as well as the silent feature “Fig Leaves” (1927) and much more. All fi lms shown are directed by Howard Hawks, unless otherwise noted and all titles will be shown on fi lm. At the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria. Call 718-777-6888 or email [email protected] KIDS HAPS The leaves changing color doesn’t signal the end of discovery at Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) as it presents special sessions of the HSBC Children’s Garden Fall Sessions: Sunday, October 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Make a bird house for the birds to live in over the winter. Go on a bird walk and record what you fi nd. Take home a fall plant for your house. Saturday, October 26, 2 to 4 p.m. Let’s put our vegetable beds to sleep. We will cover them with leaves, plant some bulbs and some garlic. Take a walk around the Garden to see the changing leaves and make a leaf collage. Plant onion or garlic to take home. Per Session: $15 non-members / $12 members, 4 Sessions: $55 non-members / $45 members. QBG is located at 43-50 Main Street. For more info, call 718-886-3800 EDITOR’S PICK Children’s Fall Festival Queens County Farm Museum, Sunday, October 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get into the Halloween/Harvest time spirit! Bring your kids to visit the haunted house and the petting zoo. Crafts and games, in addition to the presence of fun bounces and character look-alikes make this event enjoyable for kids of all ages. There’s even food, craft vendors, and country western music that appeal to mom and dad too! All are welcomed to come in costume. Admission is $5; free for Farm members. Note: Additional fees may apply for certain activities. The Queens County Farm Museum is located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park. 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