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28 TIMES • JANUARY 21, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com happenings Thursday, Jan. 21 Is the government too big, or too small? Do we may too much in taxes, or not enough? Come to Debt and Taxes, the last session of the Labor Lyceum economic series, at 6 p.m. at the Greater Astoria Historical Society to discuss these pressing questions. This lecture will challenge the economics of austerity with the economics of prosperity. This event is free. The GAHS is located on the fourth oor of the Quinn Building at 35-20 Broadway in Long Island City. The Museum of the Moving Image will be running the First Look festival every day until January 24. Now in its fth year, the First Look festival is a survey of acclaimed international cinema, emphasizing innovative works that re ect on the media of lm and allow us to see the world in a new light. This year’s festival has a strong emphasis on avant-garde cinema. A festival pass including admission to all lms is available for $40. Admission to individual lms is $12. For a calendar of all lms and to purchase the festival pass, visit www.movingimage.us. Friday, Jan. 22 Queens Library Woodside branch will be hosting a screening of the 2013 Richard Tucker Centennial Opera Gala at 12:30 p.m. The screening celebrates the centennial of the birth of the beloved tenor Richard Tucker, and features performances from many of the world’s greatest voices. The library is located at 54-22 Skillman Ave. in Woodside. Ready to make your move? New York Cares will offer chess lessons for beginners and an opportunity for experienced players to get in some games at 4 p.m. at Queens Library Woodside branch at 54-22 Skillman Ave. in Woodside. Are you in need of health insurance for you or your family? Representatives from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will be available at the Queens Library Corona branch starting at 11 a.m. to answer your questions and provide information on low- or nocost medical insurance options through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Information will be provided in English and Spanish. Representatives will also be available on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until Feb. 2, and on Fridays until Feb. 12. The library is located at 38-23 104th St., Corona. EDITOR’S PICK NIGHT SKYVIEWING Search the night sky on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Star Searchers: Exploring the Night Sky at Alley Pond Environmental Center. January is prime time to view Sirius, Canis Minor, Orion and Jupiter. Seasoned professor and astronomer Mark Freilich will lead these interactive astronomy programs.Each program features an indoor Q&A session on basic astronomy, fun and games, followed by an exciting outdoor viewing using a professional telescope. The program is recommended for adults, though children ages 9 and up are welcome to participate alongside a participating adult. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes or binoculars. Admission is $15 ($9 for members). To register, go to https://reg135. imperisoft.com/AlleyPond/ProgramDetail/33303536/Registration.aspx. Saturday, Jan. 23 Church of the Resurrection will be holding its two-day Winter Treasure Bake & Book Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Used clothing, books, household items and more will be on sale, along with delicious homemade baked goods. Snacks and lunch are available. For information, call 718-847-2649. Church of the Resurrection is located at 85-09 118th St. in Kew Gardens. Celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the birthday of the trees, with Rego Park Jewish Center at 12:30 p.m. after Shabbat services. The JAN .21 - J A N .27 event will honor the Jewish National Fund, and will feature guest speaker Avnet Kleiner, director of development of ALEH Negev for people with special needs. In addition to the guest speaker, there will be a delicious festive chicken luncheon followed by assorted fruits of the trees. Tickets are $18 and must be reserved by Jan. 20. Rego Park Jewish Center is located at 97-30 Queens Blvd., between 64 and 65 roads in Rego Park. To reserve tickets, call 718-459-1000. Walk through Queens with historian Barry Lewis and award-winning documentary maker David Hartman at 1 p.m. at the Greater Astoria Historical Society. In this video walking tour, they will explore the unique history, areas and characters that de ne New York’s most beloved borough. The program is free at the Quinn Building, fourth oor, located at 35-20 Broadway in Long Island City. Norwegian performance artist Tori Wrånes will be presenting her new kinetic sculpture piece as a part of “The Eccentrics” exhibition at SculptureCenter in Long Island City at 5 p.m. Wrånes works mainly in sculpture, combining voice and sculpture as a point of departure in her art. This piece extends out of the works on view by four of the exhibiting artists. There will be an opening reception for “The Eccentrics,” “Rochelle Goldberg: The Plastic Thirsty” and “Now Showing: Jessi Reaves” following the performance from 6 to 8 p.m. The performance is sold out, but the exhibition opening is open to all. There is a $5 suggested donation for entry ($3 for students). Admission is free for members and LIC residents. SculptureCenter is located at 44-19 Purves St. in Long Island City. 2016 ATTENTION: Want your event on this page? Post it on QNS.com! It’s never been easier to submit a Happening. Become a registered member at www.qns.com, visit the Events page, click the “Add Event” bar at left, complete the form and click “Post Event.” You can even post a photo or a flier for your event. It takes only a couple of minutes to complete, and it’s absolutely FREE! We’ll select entries on our QNS.com Events site for our Happenings page in the Queens Courier and Ridgewood Times. Let all of Queens know what’s going on tomorrow by posting it on QNS.com today!


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