It’s In Queens! News From The Queens Tourism Council Met Opera on the west side, the Lincoln Center symphony orchestra on the east. Such is the upcoming week, which also features the best Beatles cover band, two great R&B acts, ballroom dancing, German classics, and live salsa. Other options include a threehour tea break, e-waste recycling, yoga, sewing, and a photo exhibit on the Whitestone Bridge. Here’s the rundown. • Tonight (Thursday), July 10, Metropolitan Opera Recital, 7 p.m. Produced in association with SummerStage and NYC Parks, this concert features three talented young Met singers performing arias and duets from a variety of operas. Free. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.socratessculpturepark.org. • Thursday, July 10, New York Philharmonic in the Park, 8 p.m. The country’s oldest symphony orchestra leaves Lincoln Center to offer an outdoor concert of priceless music. Free. Cunningham Park, 193rd Street near Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, www.nyphil.org. • Thursday, July 10, Strawberry Fields, 7:30 p.m. The Central Astoria Local Development Corporation’s 2014 Waterfront Concert Series kicks off with the ultimate Beatles tribute band. Free. Astoria Park Great Lawn, Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool, -SEE TOURISM ON PG. 52- Community CALENDAR Queens & Brooklyn www.centralastoria.org. • Friday, July 11, Finding Samuel Lowe: From Harlem to China, 7 p.m. Screening of movie about three successful siblings who discover their heritage by searching for clues about their long-lost Chinese grandfather, Samuel Lowe. The siblings—including retired NBC Universal executive Paula Williams Madison who will attend the event— were raised in Harlem by their Chinese-Jamaican mother. Their ancestral journey takes them from Toronto to Jamaica to China, and to an emotional and unforgettable family reunion. 36-01 35th Ave., Kaufman Arts District, www.movingimage.us. • Friday, July 11, Yoga in the Garden, 7 p.m. Bring a mat for a series of poses with Yumcha Yoga Studio during a beautiful sunset, followed by kirtan singing from the Indian bhakti devotional tradition. Suitable for all age and talent levels. $5 suggested admission. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org. • Friday, July 11, An Evening of Ballroom Dancing, 8 p.m. Professionals teach new and classic ballroom dances. $15. Resorts World Casino NYC, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com. • Saturday, July 12, Hands-on TODAY 104COP will meet at 8 p.m. at the United Talmudical Seminary, 74-10 88th St., Glendale. Installation of officers and board of directors scheduled. GIGLIO FEAST at Our Lady of Mount Carmel will feature the Children’s Giglio Lift at 6 p.m. Feast is located at North 8th and Havemeyer streets, Williamburg, Brooklyn. Feast runs until July 20th. BON JERSEY, a Bon Jovi tribute band, will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at George Seuffert Bandshell, Forest Park Dr. off Woodhaven Blvd., Forest Park. Free admission. GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m. MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at O’Neills Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth at 12:15 p.m. RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many programs and meals daily. For more information, call 1-718- 456-2000. REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751. RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718- 366-3038. PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908. SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-392-6944. SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold beading, jewelry and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429- 3636. MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold arts and crafts at 10 a.m., sit and be fit at 1 p.m., Tai-Chi-Chuan at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441. THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234. SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-784-6173, ext. 112. FOREST HILLS SENIOR -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 20- TIMES, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 • 18
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