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SUMMARY:Rockaway Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Watch movies with sand in your toes and the sound of waves hitting the shore. \nThe Rockaway Film Festival is at Arverne Cinema from Wednesday\, September 2 through Sunday\, September 6. \nThe program features daily screenings\, guest presentations\, workshops\, discussions\, and a closing-night party. Watch the festival trailer. \nPrices vary\, and some screenings are free. Purchase a Shell Pass for $99 or $299. Pass benefits include festival access\, a T-shirt\, and an invitation to a garden luncheon. \nArverne Cinema is open-air. If it rains\, screenings move to the smaller indoor venue next door. Guests who cannot be seated will receive refunds.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/rockaway-film-festival/
LOCATION:Arverne Cinema\, 72-02 Gouverneur Ave\, Arverne\, NY\, 11692
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SUMMARY:Grove Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Grove Comedy returns with a curated lineup of big names\, original performances and up and coming all stars.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/grove-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Grove 34 Comedy Club\, 31-83 34th St\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA
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SUMMARY:Samuel Torres Salsa Orchestra | Tribute to Ray Barretto | 50th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Led by percussionist and composer Samuel Torres\, this evening celebrates his 50th birthday with the Samuel Torres Salsa Orchestra in a tribute to legendary percussionist Ray Barretto. A night of powerful salsa\, Afro-Latin rhythms\, and celebration honoring one of Latin music’s most influential icons. \nFeaturing: \n\n\nAnthony Almonte – Voz \n\n\nMauro Torres – Voz \n\n\nArturo Ortiz – Piano \n\n\nAlex “Apolo” Ayala – Bass \n\n\nCarly Maldonado  – Timbal \n\n\nJhair Sala – Bongo \n\n\nItai Kriss – Flute \n\n\nJuanga Lakunsa – Trombone \n\n\nXito Lovel l – Trombone \n\n\nAlejandro Berti – Trumpet \n\n\nSam Hoyt – Trumpet \n\n\nSamuel Torres – Congas and Band Leader \n\n\nAbout Samuel Torres: \nOriginally from Bogotá\, Colombia\, and based in Brooklyn\, NY\, celebrated Latin Grammy Award-winning percussionist and composer Samuel Torres thrives at the intersection of Afro-Latin rhythms\, Latin jazz\, and contemporary classical music. “…intelligent\, sophisticated\, and explosive.” – JazzTimes Magazine. \nTorres has performed\, arranged\, produced\, and recorded with the “who’s who” of the jazz\, Latin pop\, and classical world\, including luminaries such as Tito Puente\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Chick Corea\, Alejandro Sanz\, Ricky Martin\, Don Byron\, Richard Bona\, Arturo Sandoval\, Lila Downs\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Angelique Kidjo\, Marc Anthony\, Rubén Blades\, Fonseca\, Andrés Cepeda\, Thalía\, Cecile McLorin Salvant\, Bridget Kibbey\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, and the Nashville Symphony\, as well as his country’s own international superstar\, Shakira. He has been featured as a composer and soloist with classical orchestras\, including Berlin Symphoniker\, City of London Sinfonia\, Bogotá Philharmonic\, Medellín Philharmonic\, Delaware University Orchestra\, Berklee Composition Orchestra\, Gainesville Chamber Orchestra\, and the Cali Philharmonic. \nTorres won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Classical Record with his album ‘Regreso\,’ a concerto for congas and symphony orchestra in 2019. He is a three-time recipient of the New Jazz Works Grant by Chamber Music America. Torres received 2nd place at the Thelonious Monk Jazz Hand Percussion Competition in 2000. In 2023\, he earned his master’s degree in classical composition from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music\, where he was honored with the Nicolas Flagello Award for his outstanding achievements as a composer. \nSamuel Torres Official Website
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/samuel-torres-salsa-orchestra-tribute-to-ray-barretto-50th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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