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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing (Drink and Draw)
DESCRIPTION:Two hours of life drawing on Monday Night at A.R.T. in Queens! Nude model. Beginners encouraged! Drink and Draw BYOB\n\n\nJoin us Monday night for two hours of in-person nude figure drawing at A.R.T. in Jackson Heights. \n  \n$20 (inc. materials)\nIf sold out\, reach out to us! A few tickets may be sold at the door. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. \nYou don’t need to be a professional artist to attend this event. ALL skill levels are welcome! Meet some new people and fellow casual to professional artists. Please note that this is not a class. Model will be nude\, and a person will run the times for the poses (starting with short length poses and ending with longer poses). \nWe have Medify air purifiers in the space that filter out 99.99% of particles related to COVID-19. The number of air purifiers in our space help clean the air every 15 minutes. Class size is limited for safety as well. Price includes tax. \nAccessibility info: The store entrance has no steps and is wide enough for most mobility devices to enter. Drawing session area is all ceramic and wide enough for comfortable turns. \n 
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/figure-drawing-drink-and-draw/
LOCATION:A.R.T. Shop\, 84-26 37th Avenue\, Queens\, NY 11372\, Queens\, NY\, 11372\, US
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SUMMARY:Terraza Big Band | Symphonic Journeys
DESCRIPTION:The Terraza Big Band\, an 18-piece ensemble from Queens\, NY\, performs Grammy-nominated jazz compositions led by Michael Thomas and Edward Perez. Their dynamic music captivates with fresh\, innovative ideas. \n7:00PM to 7:45PM (Open Rehearsal) \n8:00PM to 9:00PM(Concert) \nAdmission: $20 COVER \nFeaturing: \n\n\nTrumpets: Sam Hoyt; Alejandro Berti; Dave Neves; Jonathan Saraga. \n\n\nTrombone: John Fedchock; Matt McDonald; Nick Vayenas; Jennifer Wharton \n\n\nSaxophones: Michael Thomas; Bryan Cowan; John Lowery; Evan Harris; Patrick Cornelius. \n\n\nRhythm: Piano: Marius Van Der Brink; Guitar: Tim Jago; Bass: Edward Perez; Drums: Jared Schonig. \n \n\n\nAbout The Terraza Big Band: \nTerraza Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble based in Queens\, NY\, and performing monthly at Terraza 7 in Jackson Heights. Led by co-directors Michael Thomas (saxophone\, composer) and Edward Perez (bass\, composer)\, this group performs a repertoire of original music penned by its leaders and described by the New York Times as “soaring\, self-propelling original compositions”. The Terraza Big Band features many of New York’s most in-demand jazz musicians and can be heard at venues throughout New York City in addition to its monthly residency at Terraza 7\, where the ensemble “injects a liberated\, interactive atmosphere into the bar…the audience was fully onboard\, but the ideas were entirely new” (New York Times). The band’s debut album\, One Day Wonder\, was released in May 2019 and received a Grammy nomination that year in the category of “Best Large Jazz Ensemble”. This recording was hailed by Jazz Timesas being “the sort of debut that should make big-band fans not only take notice but hunger for more.” \n \nAbout Michale Thomas: \nGrammy-winning saxophonist\, composer\, and arranger Michael Thomas has been an active member of the New York City jazz community since arriving in 2011. Holding degrees from the University of Miami\, New England Conservatory\, and The Juilliard School\, Michael has performed throughout the United States and abroad\, including tours in Central and South America\, Australia\, Europe\, Japan\, and Russia. He has appeared as a sideman with Brad Mehldau\, Dafnis Prieto\, Nicholas Payton\, Miguel Zenón\, Etienne Charles\, and Jason Palmer\, and Michael’s talents can be heard on over 30 recordings. According to the New York Times\, Michael writes “energetic\, tuneful music for both combos and large ensembles”\, and All About Jazz describes his playing as “a particular revelation\, as he provides superb\, well-crafted solos”. \nMichael has been commissioned by school and professional ensembles throughout the United States and abroad\, and he is currently a member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop in New York City. Since 2015\, Michael has co-lead the Terraza Big Band\, and the ensemble’s GRAMMY-nominated first album\, One Day Wonder\, was released in May 2019 on Outside In Music. Michael’s work has been recognized by DownBeat magazine as well as the “Keep an Eye” competition in Amsterdam\, NL\, and in 2016 he was a winner of the New York Youth Symphony’s First Music commission series. In addition to his work as a big band composer\, Michael also regularly leads his quartet\, with a new live album of original music scheduled for release in spring 2020 on Giant Step Arts. Since September 2018\, Michael has been on faculty at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music as an Artist Teacher of jazz saxophone in the Jackie McLean Jazz Studies Institute. \n \nAbout Edward Perez: \nGrammy-winning bassist\, Edward Perez resides in the cultural crossroads of Queens\, New York\, where he leads parallel careers as a composer\, arranger\, and bassist. His works have been performed by the likes of The Silkroad Ensemble\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Alan Gilbert\, Galician gaita powerhouse Cristina Pato\, Latin- jazz legend Ignacio Berroa\, Latin-grammy nominated Peruvian singer Jorge Pardo\, and oud phenom Kenan Adnawi. His music has been played in venues ranging from the smallest nightclubs in New York to the Kennedy Center\, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center\, Massey Hall\, Chicago Symphony Center\, El Gran Teatro Nacional de Lima\, Damascus Opera House\, and Boston Symphony Hall. \nAlso a sought-after performer\, Edward Perez has been hailed by Jazz Times for his “great dexterity” and characterized by Latin Jazz Corner as “a diverse bassist that walks between traditional and Latin jazz worlds with ease.” Perez has toured through more than 20 countries sharing the stage with jazz luminaries such as Lee Konitz\, Greg Osby\, Seamus Blake\, Lionel Loueke\, and also Latin jazz powerhouses Paquito D’Rivera\, Ignacio Berroa\, and Arturo O’Farrill. His numerous recording credits on bass include the Grammy-nominated Latin jazz album “Second Chance” by Hector Martignon. His performances are by no means limited by genre as he has also collaborated with the foremost artist from a number of styles including Colombian songstress Lucia Pulido\, Peruvian Grammy winner Eva Ayllón\, Lebanese cultural paragon Marcel Khalife\, world renown dancer Lil Buck\, and even iconic
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/terraza-big-band-symphonic-journeys-4/
LOCATION:Terraza 7\, 40-19 Gleane St\, Elmhurst\, NY 11373\, USA
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SUMMARY:Monthly Jazz Jam: Celebrating Latin Music and Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Jazz! \nParticipating musicians are invited to perform any form of Latin Jazz from Cuba\, Brazil\, Puerto Rico\, the Dominican Republic\, and beyond; consider the music of Tito Puente\, Machito\, Celia Cruz\, Eddie Palmieri\, Johnny Pacheco\, La Lupe\, and more. \nOpen to professional jazz musicians\, students of jazz\, music educators and serious hobbyists\, FTH’s Monthly Jazz Jams welcomes musicians to play together. Every month\, FTH’s Jazz Jam Sessions are led by Carol Sudhalter\, joined by Joe Vincent Tranchina (piano)\, Eric Lemon (bass) and Scott Neumann (drums). The band encourages bringing a copy of your sheet music when possible. \nDon’t play\, but love jazz? Come listen!
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/monthly-jazz-jam-celebrating-latin-music-and-musicians/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11354\, USA
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SUMMARY:Galapagos Puppet Theater Presents: The Blazing Fire Mountain and Its Princess\, A Monkey King Tale
DESCRIPTION:Join the mischievous Monkey King as he takes on a mountain of fire! When Monk Tang and his disciples find their journey blocked by a blazing fire mountain\, they learn that only a magical fan can put out the flames—but the fan’s owner\, the powerful Iron Fan Princess\, has no intention of lending it out. Will the disciples’ powers of transformation\, persuasion\, and puppet martial arts be enough to win the fan and save the day? \nGalapagos Puppet Theater brings this beloved episode of Journey to the West\, the 400-year-old Chinese epic\, to life through the delicate and acrobatic art of Bu Dai Xi (Taiwanese hand puppetry). Expressive silk scarves and vividly crafted puppets move to live music on erhu\, bamboo flute\, and percussion\, courtesy of celebrated folk musician Jimmy Zhao and his ensemble. It’s a 40-minute journey through martial arts\, mischief\, and magic! \nOur 2 PM show will feature a Q&A in Chinese with the Master of Taiwanese puppetry.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/galapagos-puppet-theater-presents-the-blazing-fire-mountain-and-its-princess-a-monkey-king-tale/
LOCATION:Flushing Town Hall\, 137-35 Northern Blvd\, Flushing\, NY 11354\, USA
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SUMMARY:Street Works Earth Fest
DESCRIPTION:A festival in mid-September that brings together artists\, neighbors\, & changemakers to co-create art and explore how we can care for our planet and each other. Join us September 20\, 2026 for Street Works Earth at Travers Park/34 Ave in Jackson Heights\, Queens!
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/street-works-earth-fest/
LOCATION:Travers Park\, 76-09 34th Ave\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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SUMMARY:The World in One Borough
DESCRIPTION:Poets from the audio project QUEENSBOUND will come together to create an exquisite corpse poem on the theme of “Resonance.” Each poet will write a 7-line poem (for the 7 train) using only the last line of the previous poem as inspiration. We will reveal and read the whole poem at the event\, as well as discuss QUEENSBOUND\, lit community\, and how you can join us! Featuring QUEENSBOUND poets: Nadia Q. Ahmad\, Pichchenda Bao\, M.A. Dennis\, Sherese Francis\, Jared Harel\, Abeer Y. Hoque\, Ananda Lima\, Nadia Misir\, Sahar Romani\, and KC Trommer.
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/the-world-in-one-borough/
LOCATION:The World’s Borough Bookshop\, 34-06 73rd St\, Jackson Heights\, NY 11372\, USA
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SUMMARY:You’re invited: Screening of Bhupen Da Uncut and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Assam Digital Living Museum and Rutgers Oral History Archives.\n\n\nPlease join us for a special on-campus screening of Bhupen Da Uncut\, a documentary on the life and legacy of legendary artist Dr. Bhupen Hazarika\, followed by a conversation with the film’s director. \nProgram \n\nWelcome and IntroductionIntroduced by S. Mitra Kalita\, veteran journalist\, Rutgers alumna\, and longtime friend of Bhupen Hazarika\nScreening: Bhupen Da Uncut* (60 minutes)\nPost-screening ConversationA discussion with:\nBobeeta Sharma\, filmmaker\, actor\, author\, and managing partner of Anuradha Cineplex\, and former chairperson of the Assam State Film Finance and Development Corporation\, whose work spans film\, television\, and documentaries on Assamese culture and social issues. She also created the popular travelogue series\, “Bidexot Apun Manuh” on the Assamese diaspora.\nMeheli Sen\, Associate Professor and Director of the Cinema Studies program at Rutgers University\, a scholar of post-independence Indian cinema with a focus on Hindi and Bengali films\, genre\, gender\, and popular media cultures.\n\nThe conversation will explore Bhupen Hazarika’s artistic and political legacy\, the making of Bhupen Da Uncut\, and the continuing relevance of his work to contemporary media\, culture\, and social movements. \nThis event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. Donations are welcome and can be made to Assam Digital Living Museum via QR code. \nPresented by:The Assam Digital Living Museum & Rutgers Oral History Archives
URL:https://jacksonheightsinsider.com/event/youre-invited-screening-of-bhupen-da-uncut-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Van Dyck Hall\, 16 Seminary Place\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, US
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