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Give Me Summer!
The past few months Astoria has showed, once more, what a talented community we are fortunate to be a part of. Therefore, Give Me Astoria would like to announce our upcoming photography contest for the summer season! This time, the rules are a bit different. To comply with current social distancing rules, we are not…
Read MoreCelebrating Astoria’s First Virtual International Cultural Festival!
Image courtesy of Central Astoria Local Development Coalition. Looking for a fun, free event to celebrate Astoria’s diversity? Look no further! The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will be hosting the first-ever virtual International Cultural Festival! The event is set for Sunday, June 28th from 3-4PM. The online festival will feature traditional songs and dance…
Read MoreBelAire Diner hosting Drive-In Movie Night!
Image via BelAire Diner (@belairediner) Instagram. BelAire Diner is hosting a drive-in movie night this Wednesday! The movie? The 80s classic Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. The first showing will be held at 8PM, followed by a second screening at 11PM. There is a $20 cover fee which will also be used…
Read MoreThank you all for joining us in Clapping For Our Heroes!
Image courtesy of Eleni Louca. Give Me Astoria would like to thank everyone who participated for making yesterday’s ‘Clap For Our Heroes’ event so wonderful! The event saw a ‘thank you’ cake delivery from Martha’s Country Bakery to our healthcare heroes at Mount Sinai Queens, as well as our amazing officers from Astoria’s 114th Precinct.…
Read MoreFamily-owned Trestle Astoria continues to persevere in the face of COVID-19
Image via Trestle Astoria (@trestleastoria) Instagram. Family-owned Trestle Astoria is proud to be part of our community, especially at a time such as this. “People have really shown that they care about the community and the workers, and their neighborhood in general” says Jacqueline Kelly, General Manager of Trestle Astoria. Brother/sister duo Joey Brown (owner)…
Read MoreEnjoy a reading by children’s author Artie Bennett at the Astoria Bookshop!
Popular children’s author Artie Bennett is set to come to town this Thursday, February 27th at 11AM for a reading of his new children’s book The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t! His newest release is an inspiring story about a racehorse who never manages to win a race throughout his long…
Read MoreEnjoy ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ at the Hellenic Cultural Center!
Any theater lovers reading this? On Saturday February 29th, the Dionysos Theatrical Group will perform ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ by Sophocles at the Hellenic Cultural Center. The performance is a special one-time event, and will feature cast members from around the world. The play is a classic Ancient Greek tragedy which chronicles the life of tyrant King…
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