2222 TTIMIMEES S• M •A MRCARHC 1H2 1 -2 M- mARACRHC H1 81,8 2, 0210515 >MAR 12-18 TODAY Poet and folk singer Mark Belitsky will sing songs of his own composition and those of other Russian composers. Born in Leningrad, he immigrated to the United States in 1975. A member of the Russian Writers Club of New York, he was the subject of a Russian radio feature in 2004 and has performed at venues in New York and Boston, including at the famous Samovar Russian Restaurant & Piano Bar in New York City, where he was introduced by poet Evgeny Rein. 6:30 p.m. at Queens Library Woodhaven, 91- 41 63rd Dr. Call 718-459-5140 for more information. Queens Library at Glendale will discuss “Joy in the Morning,” a lesser-known classic by Betty Smith, author of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.” 3 p.m. at Queens Library Glendale, 78-60 73rd Pl. Call 718-821-4980 for more information. Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce for a fun-filled luncheon with a special keynote speaker. Celebrate Celtic traditions with great food and entertainment— corned beef and cabbage, Irish step dancers, great networking and more. Terrace on the Park, 52-11 111th St., Flushing Meadow Corona Park. Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon and program will begin at noon. Registration and sponsorship call 718-898-8500 ext. 123 or email [email protected]. Rego Park Jewish Center’s Knitting Circle will meet. Bring your knitting and crocheting equipment or some will be provided. Instructor/ designer Reina Goodman leads and instructs this group for beginner, intermediate and advanced knitters. You’ll enjoy the friendly afternoon, learning and producing beautiful knit and crochet fashions. $3.00 includes refreshments. 2 p.m. Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. Friday, March 13 Adults of all ages will gain lifesaving skills from demonstrations on fire safety. 1 p.m. at Queens Library Forest Hills, 108-19 71st Ave. The Museum of Moving Image is hosting the Teen Digital Media Lab. Teens can spend their Friday afternoons trying out different media-making activities. These design jams are a chance to experiment with game design, programming, animation and more. Participants will use various tools and technologies, collaborate on design challenges and get exclusive access to the museum. Ages 14 and up. Free. Museum of Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave. 4 pm. For more information, visit movingimage.us. This new exhibition explores the creative process behind “Mad Men,” one of the most acclaimed television series of all time. Featuring large-scale sets including Don Draper’s office and the kitchen from the Draper’s Ossining home, more than 25 iconic costumes, props, video clips, advertising art, and personal notes and research material from series creator Matthew Weiner, the exhibition offers unique insight into the series’ origins. The museum will also host “An Evening with Matthew Weiner” and a film series featuring movies that inspired the show. Museum of Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave. For more information, visit movingimage.us. Saturday, March 14 Shown as part of the Museum of Moving Image’s Required Viewing series, “North by Northwest” is an Alfred Hitchcock classic that influenced the making of TV’s “Mad Men.” 36-01 35th Ave. Starts at 5:30 p.m. The Con Brio ensemble will perform EDITOR’S PICK works by Bach, Beethoven and Schumann, and a special selection of pieces by Dvoark, Kreisler, Dukas and Sarasate that were influenced by Hungarian Gypsy music. 2:30 p.m. at Queens Library Forest Hills, 108-19 71st Ave. The controversial, explicitly racist, but landmark 1915 film “The Birth of a Nation” by D.W. Griffith will be screened at the Greater Astoria Historical Society’s Quinn Building. Though silent, it contains many cinematic innovations, technical effects and artistic advancements, including a color sequence at the end. It is being shown in conjunction with lectures commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and a look at the Reconstruction period. 35-20 Broadway, fourth floor. Screening starts at 1 p.m. Established in 1993 by Paul Taylor, “Taylor 2” is a modern dance unhindered by technical limitations. The repertoire includes dances that span the broad spectrum of his original work. You may also join “Taylor 2” members for an interactive dance workshop. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. The workshop is $7, the performance is $13 and $8 for children. Workshop starts at 1 p.m., performance starts at 2:15 p.m. Valerie Green performs a one-woman show titled “Succession,” which channels the life cycle of her work from the past decade on March 13 to 15. Green created this 45-minute show by weaving together segments from her solo works. She uses the performance to depict birth, aging and rebirth. $17 in advance, $20 at door. 8 p.m. For more information, visit danceentropy.org. 37-24 24th St. EDITOR’S PICK The ReelAbilities Film Festival is back to promote the awareness and appreciation of the stories of people with different disabilities. The festival will run from March 12 to 18 and will host post-screening discussions and other programs to celebrate the diversity of the human experience. Ticket prices vary. For more information, visit newyorkreelabilties.org. 67-09 108th St. happenings
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