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SUMMARY:Queens Chamber of Commerce New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing your Membership. If you’re a new member and have yet to participate in an orientation\, please register to join us in person. \nOver the course of orientation we’ll: \n\nGet to Know You\n\nYou’ll have an opportunity to share a little about who you are\, your organization\, and what you hope to gain from being a member at Queens Chamber. Whether it’s increasing your professional network\, looking for new ways to market your business and of course exploring opportunities for business growth. We’re here for all of it. \n\nDiscuss Contacts and Connections\n\nOne of the numerous resources available is the ability to meet new contacts and make connections to individuals to move our business forward. You’ll hear first-hand how to tap into this resource. \n\nExplore Committee Participation\n\nQueens Chamber currently has 13 active committees representing the most relevant business sectors in the borough. Each committee is comprised of co-chairs and a working group who meet regularly to create content designed to educate our Queens community. We’ll share how you can impact programming by becoming a knowledge expert representing the your industry. \nSpace is limited. Register now! \nMembers Only!
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/queens-chamber-of-commerce-new-member-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Queens Chamber of Commerce\, 75-20 Astoria Blvd S Suite 140\, East Elmhurst\, NY 11370\, USA
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday for a teen crafting circle! Learn to crochet or embroider; create your own stationery or mood board; watercolor and create to your heart’s content! Open to all skill levels.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/crafternoon-4/
LOCATION:Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights\, 35-51 81st Street\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:The Pedro Giraudo Quartet — Contemporary Tango
DESCRIPTION:The Pedro Giraudo Quartet opens the evening with contemporary tango led by Latin GRAMMY Award–winning bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo\, blending Argentine tradition with modern energy\, lyrical depth\, and expressive improvisation. \n7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (First Set) \n9:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Second Set) \nAdmission: $20 Cover charge Mezzanine \nFeaturing: \n\n\nNicolás Danielson – violin \n\n\nRodrigo Ávalos – bandoneón \n\n\nMartha Kato – piano \n\n\nPedro Giraudo – bass \n\n\nAbout Pedro Giraudo: \nLatin GRAMMY Award–winning bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary tango. A native of Argentina and long based in New York\, Giraudo has become an active cultural ambassador of tango\, expanding its language while honoring its deep tradition. \nAfter two decades performing with some of the most important interpreters of tango\, he debuted his own Tango Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing in 2015\, establishing himself as a leading figure in the global tango scene. His 2018 album Vigor Tanguero won the Latin GRAMMY Award for Best Tango Album. In 2014\, he recorded bass on Rubén Blades’ Tangos\, which won both a Grammy and a Latin Grammy. \nGiraudo has collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists including Pablo Ziegler\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Branford Marsalis\, Kenny Garrett\, Regina Carter\, Miguel Zenón\, and William Cepeda\, among many others. He has performed at major venues worldwide including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the Kennedy Center\, the Blue Note (USA & Japan)\, Birdland\, and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. \nAs a composer and arranger\, Giraudo bridges Argentine tango\, classical forms\, and jazz improvisation with striking orchestral depth. He has conducted the WDR Big Band and the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra\, and has been commissioned by major cultural institutions to create new works celebrating Argentine and Afro-Argentine heritage. \nHis work reflects both mastery of tradition and fearless contemporary exploration. \nAbout Pedro Giraudo Quartet: \nThe Pedro Giraudo Quartet represents the evolution of tango in its most intimate and dynamic form. Drawing from the traditional orquesta típica\, the transformative language of Astor Piazzolla’s tango nuevo\, and contemporary compositional approaches\, the quartet offers a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking. \nThrough lush harmonies\, intricate counterpoint\, and passionate improvisation\, the ensemble reimagines tango as a living\, breathing art form. Giraudo’s compositions and arrangements create a dialogue between Argentine tradition and modern jazz sensibilities\, preserving the emotional depth and rhythmic intensity of tango while expanding its expressive possibilities. \nThe quartet’s performances balance refinement and fire\, honoring the past while embracing the future of tango on the international stage.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/the-pedro-giraudo-quartet-contemporary-tango-4/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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SUMMARY:ART Crochet Club! Beginner to Intermediate Friendly Workshop (7+)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle\, what gauge is\, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it\, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in\, continue working on your project in a guided instructed environment. \nThis is an intergenerational biweekly crochet lesson that adapts to wherever you are in your learning process. Whether you have never held a crochet needle before or want to get some help in getting the right knot for your project.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/art-crochet-club-beginner-to-intermediate-friendly-workshop-7-5/
LOCATION:Art Retail Therapy\, 84-26 37th Ave\, Jackson Heights\, New York\, 11372\, United States
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