WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES JUNE 1, 2017 19 Nine Queens parks and public spaces will be home to colorful pianos this June BY SUZANNE MONTEVERDI [email protected] / @SMONT76 The borough’s streets will soon be alive with the sound of colorful music. Nonprofi t arts organization Sing for Hope will install eight uniquely designed pianos in high-traffi c areas throughout Queens on June 5. Aft er their time on the city’s sidewalks, the organization will transport the instruments — 60 total citywide — to local public schools to enrich student music and arts education. Each of the vibrant pianos are part of the organization’s sixth annual Sing for Hope Pianos initiative were designed by local artists, musicians, comedians and Broadway casts, including superstar Kate McKinnon, international recording artist Roberta Flack, acclaimed visual artist Billy the Artist and Broadway casts from “Aladdin,” “Beautiful,” “Cats,” “Chicago,” “The Lion King” and more. The following Queens spaces will feature a piano on June 5 through 25: Long Island City — Hunter’s Point South Park, Borden Avenue and Center Boulevard; designed by Nick Stavrides Astoria —Paul Raimonda Park, 20th Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets; designed by Jieun Yang Astoria — Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36th St.; designed by Sesame Street Forest Hills — Yellowstone Park, 68th Avenue and Yellowstone Boulevard; designed by Sashalynillo The Rockaways — Rockaway Beach: Boardwalk at 86th, 86-01 Shore Front Pkwy.; designed by Joseph Meloy The Rockaways — Sorrentino Recreation Center, 18-48 Cornaga Ave.; designed by The Foundation for Art & Healing Flushing — Flushing Town Hall, 137- 35 Northern Blvd.; designed by Gilly Gil-Lugo Jamaica — Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177-01 Baisley Blvd.; designed by Tracy Crane Glen Oaks — Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy.; designed by Anne Bae To learn more about each piano and its artist, visit www.singforhope.org/ pianos. The Sing for Hope Pianos initiative is the country’s largest annual public arts project, reaching an estimated 2 million New Yorkers annually across the fi ve boroughs. Since it was founded in 2006, Sing for Hope has partnered with over 250 nonprofit organizations, involved over 3,500 artists in community volunteerism and placed 338 artist-created Sing for Hope Pianos throughout NYC’s parks and public spaces for everyone to play. Photo courtesy of Sing For Hope An artist volunteer works on a Sing For Hope piano. Tap takeover this weekend at LIC Flea BY THE QUEENS COURIER STAFF [email protected] / @QNS Head out to the LIC Flea & Food Market this weekend, June 3-4, for a special “Tap Takeover.” Coney Island Brewery is launching their new Summer specialty, Watermelon Wheat. Sip the new brew while you listen to live music, lounge on pool fl oats, play life-size Jenga, and snap some pics in the photo booth! Grab $4 Coney Island Brews or do a tasting of Coney Island styles on tap for $2 a pop like Mermaid Pilsner, Overpass IPA, Coney Island Lager and, of course, Coney Island Watermelon Wheat. To reserve a spot, visit www.eventbrite. com. The first 100 people to RSVP will be eligible to win special prizes! Also this Saturday, HGTV’s “Flea Market Flip” will be back at the LIC Flea filming contestants as they sell one-of-a-kind creations. Check out how TV magic is made, pick up a unique piece for your home and maybe even enjoy 15 minutes of fame. There’s still time to join the LIC Flea & Food market at its Beer & Taco Get Down on June 10-11. Grab your tickets at www.licfl ea. com for unlimited beer tastings and access to the most diverse tacos vendors that you won’t fi nd anywhere. Enter code COURIER and enjoy a 15% discount on your tickets for a limited time. The LIC Flea & Food Market is located at 5-25 46th Ave., a short walk from the East River Ferry and Court Square subway station.
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