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Astoria Flea & Food returns this weekend
Th is weekend, June 23-24, the Astoria Flea & Food Market
returns to Kaufman Astoria Studios, bringing the great vendors
Paul Simon to conclude his ‘Farewell Tour’ at
Flushing Meadows Corona Park in September
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com / @QNS
Queens’ own Paul Simon will say
goodbye to “Rosie, the Queen of
Corona,” one last time in his hometown.
On Sept. 22, the legendary singer will
perform the last show of his Farewell
Tour at Flushing Meadows Corona
Park.
“It seems more like fate than coincidence
that I should do the fi nal show
on this fi nal tour at Flushing Meadows
Corona Park,” Simon said. “I could have
ridden my bike from home to the park
in about 20 minutes, when I was a kid.
But this is less a goodbye than a farewell.
Th ank you all for the ride, I had a
great time.”
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Simon
moved to Kew Gardens Hills with his
family in 1945. At his farewell concert,
Simon and his band will take the stage
and perform a selection of songs and
hits from his more than 60-year career.
Personal net-proceeds from the show
will be donated to a charity that will be
announced at a later date.
“When Paul Simon sings ‘Homeward
Bound,’ there’s no doubt he means
New York,” Mayor de Blasio said. “Th e
grit, beauty and complexity of this city
are woven into Simon’s most haunting
songs, and our greatest venues have
formed the backdrop of his performing
career. It’s only fi tting that this son
of Queens comes home to Flushing
Meadows Corona Park.”
Th e concert will take place rain or
shine. Tickets go on sale on at 10 a.m.
on Friday, June 29, with a presale for
American Express Card Members on
Monday, June 25. Visit paulsimoninthepark.
com for more information and to
purchase tickets.
“Queens adores the fact that Paul Simon
has chosen to come home for the fi nal
concert of his Farewell Tour. As a lifelong
fan, I am absolutely thrilled,” Borough
President Melinda Katz added. “Th e
news, however, is bittersweet. Th e city of
New York could have – and should have
– turned this long-anticipated homecoming
of Paul Simon into a free concert for
all in the park, not limited to those who
can aff ord to pay concert ticket prices at
the expense of the surrounding community.
Th ere are still several days before
tickets go on sale. In fairness to all New
Yorkers, the city should fi gure out a way
to make this historic performance free
and accessible to everyone.”
Photo: Shutterstock
you’ve come to expect at the LIC Flea & Food Market.
Astoria Flea will hold a night market on Saturday, June
23, from 6 p.m. to midnight, and then a daytime market on
Sunday aft ernoon from noon to 6 p.m.
Feel like a star at the Astoria Flea while you chow down on
great food, shop one-of-a-kind items and sip a cold craft beer.
Grab a savory Ròu jiā mó, or Chinese Hamburger from
Panda Eats World. Th is dynamic duo is committed to
changing the way people think about Chinese food. Also
new to the market are Th e Famous Meatballers with
fresh and frozen packaged meatballs made from a secret
family recipe. Th ey off er a delicious, healthy and easyto
cook dinner option for all so you can share with your
family and enjoy them on site.
As always, the Astoria Flea has plenty of unique vendors
selling all kinds of one-of-a-kind goods you won’t
fi nd anywhere else.
Th e Adelante Shoe company has shoes that are handmade,
modern classic and versatile. Th ey are handmade by
craft smen throughout Latin America, many of whom are
second- or third-generation shoemakers. Th e quality leather
inners and uppers means their shoes will mold to the shape
of your feet for customized comfort and fi t.
ALLBASIC is committed to providing quality, non-toxic,
eco-friendly skincare products. Stop by and chat with
Stephanie about her economical, non-toxic alternative to
chemical laden skincare products.
For lovely necklaces, rings bracelets and more shop
Nefertari’s Vault for high-quality Egyptian Silver Jewelry
inspired by the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
Th e Astoria Flea & Food is located at Kaufman Astoria
Studios at 34-12 36th St.
Also, don’t forget to grab your tickets to our Wine &
Sweets Festival returning on July 7-8! Tickets start at $39
and are available at http://www.licfl ea.com/special-events/.
Th e event off ers tastings of the best wines that New
York has to off er. You can enjoy wine along the Long
Island City waterfront overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Th e event also boasts local chefs off ering sweets of
all kinds for sale alongside the wine tasting.
Th e NY Wine & Sweets Festival is the only of its kind in
Queens, the largest and most diverse borough of NY.
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