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PUBLISHER Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce EDITOR Angelina Sun DESIGN Marcia Hu & John Choe Contact us at [email protected] for advertising opportunities. Cover: Springtime at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Unisphere. Photo by John Choe.

In addition to our community partners, special thanks to contributors: Felipe Alexandre, Barry Arcuik, Jessica Brey, Alexandra Caggiano, Shawn Choi, Jasmine Jang, Anne Perl de Pal, Deborah Silverfine, Ran Yan THE REAL NEW YORK

Photo by Juan Restrepo Flushing, Queens, is a one-of-a-kind destination that brings people from all walks of life together. You will discover a global village with real New Yorkers from around the world who have come to live, work, and play here, re-defining what it means to be American.

Did you know Flushing has a Chinese-English language exchange program? Whether you are looking to master your Chinese, practice your English, or simply learn about the Chinese and American cultures, the Queens Chinese-English Language Exchange Group is right for you! This Exchange group pairs individuals based on their language level to ensure a fun and interactive experience for everyone.

Flushing is home to the fourth largest commercial district in New York and a small business community that generates $1.5 billion in annual sales. Celebrate this small business community at the second annual Flushing's World Fair, a showcase of our diverse business community and resource fair for entrepreneurs and local business owners.

Explore Flushing with special discounts through the "Passport to Flushing" week-long food and culture crawl starting June 28th! Visit some of Flushing's best local restaurants, cultural venues, and retailers to get your Passport stamped. Be sure to pick up your Passport at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel and at participating venues. For more information, please visit www.worldsfair.nyc/passport.

Immerse yourself in Flushing's culture, history, or go on a food tour – whatever you pick, it is sure to be a memorable adventure. For more recommendations on things to do and hidden gems in this diverse and bustling neighborhood, check out our website:

FLUSHINGFANTASTIC.NYC 3 plan your visit Via Public Transportation:

Take the 7 train to its first stop, Flushing-Main Street Only 30 minutes from Manhattan on the 7-Express Train N20, 21 QM 2, 3, 20 Q12, 13, 15, 15A, 16, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34, 44, 48, 50, 58, 65, 66 Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Port Washington line connects Penn Station (Manhattan) to Flushing-Main St Only 20 minutes from Penn Station Commuter vans run to Flushing from Manhattan's China- town, Brooklyn's Sunset Park and New Jersey's Fort Lee. Taxi pickup on Main St. and Roosevelt Ave.

Via Driving: Take the JFK Expressway (I-678) or LIE (I-495) to Main St. 15 minutes from LaGuardia, 30 minutes from JFK, 45 minutes from mid- town Manhattan, 1 hour from Downtown Brooklyn/Manhattan

Accessibility Tips: Parking: Skyview Center offers 3 hour parking for $3 on College Point Blvd & Roosevelt Ave. The Parkopedia mobile app/website provides live information regarding other private garage locations and rates.

Flushing Tourism Kiosk: A kiosk with ample information about Flushing transportation, food, and sights can be found in front of the Flushing Library at the intersection of Kissena Blvd. and Main St.

4 for the global adventurer HISTORY FOOD

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The FLUSHING FANTASTIC website is here to guide you through the neighborhood and help you discover endless new things to love about Flushing through the eyes of locals. Here's what we offer!

A fantastic journey awaits the bold adventurer ready to explore Flushing's hidden gems. Not only do you step into a world blending unique, mod- ern, and historical architecture, but you will also discover a community where you can explore new things to do, see, and experience in New York. Here's a preview!

www.flushingfantastic.nyc #MyFlushing /flushingfantastic 6 /flushingfantastic plan your visit

Get to Flushing easily with the 7 train, over 20 bus lines, LIRR, and a range of parking options. Find special offers for dining through the site!

Image by Access Queens Check out what's happening in our neighborhood!

EXPLORE AWAY!

Immerse yourself in cultural activities! Check out our online events calendar for the latest on perfor- mances, art openings, film screenings, workshops, festivals, social events, and more.

Image of 'Gruffalo' courtesy of Flushing Town Hall our local bakeries are a foodie's dream! Grab a cup of coffee and a fluffy piping hot roast pork bun at one of many bakeries in the neighborhood. You will be spoiled for choice. There’s usually a wide selection of cakes, pies, seasonal baked goods, sandwiches, and drinks to choose from. Try the irresistible Yuanyang, a popular drink that combines sweet black milk tea with brewed coffee.

From left to right, images by Woks of Steamed & baked Life, Vittle Monster, roast pork buns, Chun M., Joanne C. available in bakeries all over

Fresh HK & Portu- guese egg tarts from 'New Flushing Bakery' Sweet mango cake from Taipan Bakery 7 BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER

MEETUP PROMOTES CHINESE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXCHANGE BY FELIPE ALEXANDRE Ever since I first set eyes on Flushing in I loved languages ever since I was 2008, I was fascinated by its energy, a kid. I learned Chinese and lived in diversity, and amazing food selections. China for some time before ever even I truly felt that it was an enormous priv- hearing of Flushing. Seeing Flushing ilege to walk these streets and witness for the first time was like running into American immigration happening right an oasis in the desert! It was a place before my very eyes. With that wave where immigrants lived, worked, and comes amazing opportunities for us to hustled after their American Dreams. I experience different cultures, food, cus- first came to Flushing when I accom- toms, and language. I knew then that panied a group of Brazilian school eventually I would have a law practice principals who were selected to come here and I consider myself blessed to to Queens and learn about the local have achieved that dream and to be school system. I stayed at the Marco able to serve clients in Flushing on a Polo Hotel (as it was formerly known) daily basis in their quest to obtain lawful on Northern Boulevard. Since we ar- immigration status. Plus, I get to practice rived at night, I didn’t notice anything my awful Mandarin on a daily basis! about the neighborhood that jumped out at me. I struck up a conversation ing and I hit it off from day one. I loved with the concierge assistant. It turns out going into the several businesses and that he was from Shanghai, China and I talking to people in their native lan- had actually been living in China at that guage and learning more about them time, only a couple of hours away from and this exciting neighborhood. For me, his home city. We exchanged stories it was an incredibly privileged peek into and then I asked him if there were any the lives of a fascinating community. good Chinese restaurants in the area. He laughed, told me to go to Main However, I also realized that not every- Street, to make a left, and that I would one was able to enjoy Flushing like I had see it. Well, I saw it and my life was for- been enjoying it and a major reason for ever changed. that was not having the language skills or cultural knowledge to communicate I loved studying the Chinese language with the locals. Non-Chinese individu- and culture, and because of that, Flush- als would be too scared to strike con-

10 versations beyond ordering food by have even had karaoke gatherings in pointing to it on a menu. I also realized Flushing where we learn language as that the locals equally avoided situa- we sing English and Chinese songs tions to interact with non-Chinese indi- (Spanish songs find a way to pop their viduals because they also lacked those heads in too). We currently have 570 communication skills and cultural com- members and growing. petencies, and were too embarrassed to expose themselves, feeling bad for It is my vision to expand this meetup be- not knowing the local language of their yond the reaches of meetup.com for the new home. I realized that both sides community at large to enjoy. With large were truly missing out on opportunities gatherings, we can pair people based to create unique friendships and cultural on language level and make it a fun experiences. For that reason, I decided and interactive experience for every- to launch the Queens Chinese-English one. I love seeing folks relish in the ex- Language Exchange Group on meetup. perience of interacting with each other com. It was my vision to bring togeth- and I am moved by the thought of know- er non-Chinese individuals interested in ing that they probably would not have learning about the Chinese culture and a chance to interact like this if it wasn’t language with Chinese individuals who for the meetup. I hope that 2019 will be wish to learn or improve their English our best year ever and that we can truly language skills and understanding of bring Flushing together as we embrace American culture. our languages and heritage. In the meantime, our team at Alexandre Law We have had some great meetups Firm will continue fighting for immigrant where folks challenge themselves lin- rights and helping immigrants reach the guistically and also get to learn about American Dream! another culture from people who are experts on that culture. We have met at cafes and different restaurants. We

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Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @flushingfantastic Join our e-mail list and receive updates by texting 'MYFLUSHING' to 22828 12 local spotlight Barry Arcuik, owner of BSA Home Improvement Contractor S Corp, has been a Queens resident for more than 26 years. Barry’s construction company specializes in kitchen/bathroom renovations and home improvement repairs. Living and working in Flushing for the past decade, Barry has encountered a vibrant, multicultural community where he has experienced great food, culture, and people.

How did you become interested in the construction field? I learned how to be handy at a young age, as my father was the superintendent of a large building. My first job was at a gas station where I began learning how to become a mechan- ic. Over the years, I took on several jobs as a plumber, electrician, and laborer, leading me to a successful career in the building trade, including 35 years of doing repairs and mainte- nance with the NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).

What positive effect does working in Flushing have on your small business? At BSA Home Improvement Contractor, we have been fortunate to service Flushing and its surrounding areas with the most affordable prices. Getting to know the people of Flushing on a first-name basis has helped build our foundation. After collaborating with the community, joining the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce, and advertising online and through social media, I was chosen for Alignable’s “Best Small Business in Flushing for 2018” award.

What advice would you give someone looking to make improvements or renovations on their home? When you are remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, costs can become confusing and materials can get quite expensive. There are a range of cost options you can look into from basic to luxury remodeling, depending on materials. One piece of advice I would like to give is: to save money and hassle, avoid moving plumbing or electricity fixtures. At BSA, we are not afraid to let people know these tips and tricks on how to save money.

What are your goals for the future? The goal for my business is to help make Flushing and its surrounding areas the best place to live, out of all five boroughs. We can help by offering the most reliable and quality services to our fellow neighbors for many years to come. I would be happy to speak with anyone regarding renovating/remodeling their kitchens and bathrooms or any other home improvements. Call 718-445-7545 or visit www.BSAContracting.com for more information. 13 14 Annual and Seasonal Events SPRING fall Global Mashups, Flushing Town NEA Jazz Masters Concert, Hall presents this unique annual concert Flushing Town Hall brings Jazz legends series bringing together music traditions to this annual concert, such as Jimmy from across the globe Heath & Barry Harris and more

Arbor Fest, In April, enjoy outdoor Oktoberfest, Sauerkraut & Kimchi! activities at the Queens Botanical Gar- The Voelker Orth Museum’s annual den such as live music, tours, a petting Oktoberfest celebration in September zoo, face-painting, food, and more serves up German-American cuisine alongside a sampling of Korean- Flushing's Spring History and American dishes Community Festival, Celebrate the history of Flushing with activities, educa- Queens Interfaith Unity Walk, In tional programming, and demonstrations October, this Flushing Interfaith Council at this full-day outdoor festival walk highlights religious diversity and the long history of peaceful coexistence in Summer Flushing since 1657 Flushing Greenmarket, Shop 40th Road Festival, Flushing BID for fresh, healthy produce at Maple organizes this street fair featuring local Playground every Wednesday from businesses and vendors in September 8am to 4 pm, July to November

Tour de Flushing, An exploration winter of our community on bicycle for both Holiday Historic House Tour, beginners and advanced riders Organized by Queens Historical Society, this fun holiday tour journeys Flushing Night Out, Flushing’s through Flushing. Celebrate the winter first “outdoor night market” organized season with 7 historic Queens sites by the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce, with food, vendors, Lunar New Year Parade, The most shopping, & music festive annual parade celebrating Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival, Watch exciting races of 170 dragon boat teams as they compete on Meadow Check out our upcoming Lake at Flushing Meadows Park Spring event calendar on Honey Harvest Festival, A family- page 22! friendly celebration of all things honey, with workshops and arts & crafts 15 Friday, June 28 Queens College 8:00AM - BREAKFAST 8:30AM - BUSINESS FORUM Asian American Women Entrepreneurs

10:00AM - TOUR Queens College Tech Incubator

11:00AM - PASSPORT TO FLUSHING Pick up a "Passport to Flushing" and enjoy the best food, shopping, and fun activities with special promotions

Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel 12:00PM - SHOWCASE Flushing Fantastic Local Business and Resource Showcase

12:30PM - MARKETING FORUM 2:00PM - BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Workshops for small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the growing market for authentic experiences and unique products

Saturday, June 29 WALKING TOURS Explore the most diverse and dynamic community in the United States with guided tours led by local experts in history, culture, and food For16 tour schedules and reservations, please visit www.worldsfair.nyc. THE REAL NEW YORK

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See the directory below for more information on the local businesses, historic landmarks, recreational and cultural attractions that make Flushing one of the best cities in New York!

CULTURE AND RECREATION 8. Queens Theatre 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NY 11368 1. Flushing Library (718)760-0064 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355 (718)661-1200 HISTORICAL SITES 2. Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 (718)463-7700, ext. 222 9. Bowne House [email protected] 37-01 Bowne St, Flushing, NY 11354 (718)359-0528 3. Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce [email protected] 135-32 38 Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 (646)820-5163 10. Flushing Meeting House [email protected] 37-16 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354 (929)251-4301 4. New York Hall of Science [email protected] 47-01 11th St, Corona, NY 11368 (718)699-0005 11. Lewis Latimer House Museum 34-41 137th St, Flushing, NY 11354 5. Queens Botanical Garden (718)961-8585 43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355 [email protected] (718)886-3800 [email protected] 12. Queens Historical Society 143-35 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 6. Kupferberg Center for the Arts (718)939-0647 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 [email protected] (718)793-8080 [email protected] 13. Voelker Orth Museum 149-19 38th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 7. Queens Museum (718)359-6227 New York City Building, Flushing Meadows [email protected] Corona Park, NY 11368 Phone: (718)592-9700 directory

SPORTS FACILITIES 23. Masjid Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique - Islamic Center 14147 33rd Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 14. Al Oerter Recreation Center (718) 358-6905 131-40 Fowler Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 24. (718)353-7853 Muslim Center of New York 137-58 Geranium Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 15. Flushing YMCA (718) 460-3000 138-46 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 25. (718)551-9350 Sikh Center of New York 38-17 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 16. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis (718) 359-9520 Center 26. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY St. George's Episcopal Church 11368 135-32 38th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (718)760-6200 (718) 359-1171 [email protected] [email protected] 27. St. Paul Chung Ha Sang Roman Catholic Church HOUSES OF WORSHIP 32-15 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 321-7676

17. Bowne Street Community Church 28. Temple Gates of Prayer 143-11 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 38-20 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 359-0758 (718) 359-1160

18. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day 29. The Hindu Temple Society Of North Saints America 145-15 33rd Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 45-57 Bowne St, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 463-6825 (718) 460-8484

19. Ebenezer Baptist Church 30. Tzu Chi Foundation 3612 Prince St, Flushing, NY 11354 137-77 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 353-6236 (718) 460-4590 [email protected] 20. Free Synagogue of Flushing 41-60 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 961-0030 SHOPPING CENTERS 21. Han Ma Um Zen Center of New York 144-39 32nd Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 31. New World Mall (718) 460-2019 136-20 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354

22. Macedonia AME Church 32. The Shops at Sky View Center 37-22 Union St, Flushing, NY 11354 40-24 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 353-5870 21 SPRING & Summer guide

Discover something new in Flushing!

Photo by John Choe MAY 2019

SAT, MAY 4 NYC's Kakande, with lush vocals, Daffodil Dash 4K Fun Run sinewy koras, flutes, cellos, and the 8:00am (Garden Opens 6:30am), balafon (xylophone) of a master griot Queens Botanical Garden; $40 from Guinea. Come ready to dance! Adults/$30 Members & Seniors (age 62+)/$10 Children (ages 12 & SUN, MAY 5 under)/FREE for Children ages 3 & Floral Design: Tulips under/Day-of registration: Additional 11:00am - 1:00pm, Queens Botan- $10 ical Garden; $30 Member/$40 Run, walk, or push a stroller while you Non-Member (includes Garden enjoy the spring flowers! All proceeds admission) benefit the educational programs of Learn the beauty of designing with Queens Botanical Garden. tulips and create a spring basket arrangement to take home. All materials provided. Registration required. Drop- ins welcome upon availability.

SUN, MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration 2:00pm, Voelker Orth Museum; $25/$20 Members Join the Voelker Orth Museum in their Image of Lemon Bucket Orkestra & Kakande courtesy of FTH Cinco de Mayo festivities recognizing Mexican heritage and some of SAT, MAY 4 Mexico's lesser known German cultural Global Mashup 5: Balkan Punk influences. It's an afternoon of music, Meets West Africa food, and drink outdoors. Keep an eye 7:00pm (Dance Lessons) & 8:00pm out for some added fun and treats to (Concert), Flushing Town Hall; a leisurely musical brunch - traditional $16/$10 Members & Students/ FREE craft activities included. Food and drink for Teens are included in admissions fee. The mashup of 2 cultures on 1 stage with an open dance floor. Starting with SUN, MAY 5 dance lessons, each band plays a Printmaking Workshop: Tulips set, then the two meet and jam. Lemon 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Queens Botan- Bucket Orkestra, Toronto's multiaward ical Garden; $20 Member/ $30 winning, world-touring, guerilla-folk Non-Member (includes Garden party-punk Balkan-brass band, meets admission) 23 MAY 2019

Tulips have been a long-lasting motif in the history of textile and ceramic arts. Create tulip designs and learn the basics of block printing on paper and fabric with Artist Chemin Hsiao. Recommended for adults and children 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). Registration required. Drop-ins Image of Greg Kennedy courtesy of Kupferberg Center welcome upon availability. TUE, MAY 7 SUN, MAY 5 Emergency Preparedness Lewis Latimer House and Its Workshop Historic Ride through Flushing 12:30pm, Flushing YMCA; FREE with 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Queens Historical RSVP Society; $5/$3 Students and Seniors Do you know what to do in the case of Originally located on Holly Avenue, an emergency or fire? Erratic weather when threatened by demolition, the his- patterns and natural disasters are occur- toric Lewis Latimer House was moved to ring more often and the Office of Emer- its current home in Leavitt Field in 1988. gency Management is here to provide Join Debbie Allen, the project manager information to ensure all New Yorkers in charge of the historic house move, have access to resources and informa- as she recounts the incredible journey, tion that will keep them safe. Please call thirty years ago, and the remarkable (718) 551-9353 to register! collaboration between a small group of devoted Flushing advocates, dozens of WED, MAY 8 city agencies, and community members. Google Livestream: Drive Business Results with Google SUN, MAY 5 Ads Spherus Cirque 11:30am, Kenvic Training; FREE 3:00pm, Colden Auditorium; $20-$35 Kenvic Training and the Greater Flushing Innovative Juggler is a combination Chamber of Commerce will be hosting of high-energy juggling, clean come- a Google Livestream watch party! Learn dy, and unique performance pieces. about the basics of advertising online Trained as an engineer, Greg Kennedy with Google Ads. Viewers will gain an uses the principles of geometry and understanding of the various advertising physics to create groundbreaking work campaigns and how to increase leads, with original apparatus. sales, and brand awareness. 24 May 2019

THU, MAY 9 SAT, MAY 11 Evening Cocktail & Craft: Beauty and the Beast Macramé Planter 1:00pm (Workshop) & 2:15 PM 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Queens Botanical (Performance), Flushing Town Hall; Garden; $25 Member/$30 Non- $8/$5 Children/FREE for Members Member (includes Garden admission) & Teens with Tickets to 2:15pm Show (RSVP required) Sip on a spring cocktail and learn the basics of macramé, textile produced by Join members of the National Mar- knotting. Join Melissa Taylor of terra + ionette Theatre, one of the oldest twine to learn how to design your own continually running touring marionette piece. This class will focus on creating theaters in the U.S., in a puppet making a hanging planter. QBG will provide a workshop. Get an up-close look at their selection of plants for you to design your exquisitely crafted marionettes, learn piece around! All materials provided. about puppet manipulation, and make Adults 21+ only. Registration required. a simple hand-puppet. Ages 4 & Up. Drop-ins welcome upon availability.

Image of Beauty and the Beast Puppets courtesy of Flushing Town Hall

Image of Macramé Planter Workshop courtesy of QBG SUN, MAY 12 Mother's Day Brunch in the SAT, MAY 11 Garden Floral Design: Mother's Day 10:00am & 1:00pm, Queens Bouquet Botanical Garden; Members: $55 per 11:00am - 1:00pm, Queens Botanical Adult,$25 per Child/Non-member: Garden; $30 Member/$40 Non- $65 per Adult/$30 per Child Member (includes Garden admission) (includes Garden admission) Learn the art of hand gathering bou- Treat mom to a farm-to-table brunch at quets for a fresh from the garden look! QBG! Featuring a sumptuous menu by Each participant will take a bouquet local caterers, guests will enjoy freshly home. All materials provided. Registra- made hot dishes, muffins, scones, fair tion required. Drop-ins welcome upon trade coffees, and teas. Enjoy a stroll availability. around the Garden. Choose between 25 MAY 2019 two sessions: 10am and 1pm. Regis- SAT, MAY 18 tration required. Ticket price includes The Bowne House Celebrates admission for Adults and Children ages Sacred Sites Weekend 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Bowne House; FREE SUN, MAY 12 Join the Bowne House for a community Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage discussion on Flushing's Quest for Reli- Month: Make and Play Korean gious Liberty (Flushing Then and Now). Traditional Instruments The 1661 Bowne House is one of New 2:30pm - 4:00pm, Flushing Library; York's oldest buildings, best known for FREE its link with the First Amendment of the Have you ever had the chance to play United States Constitution. Korean traditional instruments? This workshop is a great opportunity for stu- SAT, MAY 18 dents to learn more about Korean cul- Ba Ban Chinese Music Society: ture and arts through traditional musical Changes - the Energy of Music & instruments. This workshop aims to inform Dance and disseminate Korean traditional 7:30pm, Flushing Town Hall; $16/$10 culture and arts in mainstream America. Members & Students/FREE for Teens All equipment will be provided. Inspired by the Chinese wisdom resid- ing in the Book of Change (I-Ching), FRI, MAY 17 which explores the concept of Bagua STEM Career Expo (8 trigrams) and Yin-Yang, "Changes" 5:30pm - 8:00pm, New York Hall of demonstrates the Eastern thought of Science; FREE with RSVP the power of changes, the relationship Join the Hall of Science for the fourth between changeable small units, and annual STEM Career Expo to learn the big universal energy, that emanates about the wide range of careers in from humans and nature. Performed by STEM. Engage in hands-on activities, Zhou Yi and Ba Ban Chinese Music hear from leaders in STEM, and network Society of New York. with STEM professionals. Refreshments will be provided. This event is geared towards middle school, high school, and college students and their guard- ians who are curious about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Chaperones are required for students under age 14. Image of Ba Ban Chinese Music Society courtesy of Flushing Town Hall 26 MAY 2019

Image of Queens College Choral Society courtesy of Kupferberg Center

SAT, MAY 18 Queens College Choral Society 78th Annual Spring Concert Image of the Bowne House courtesy of Bowne House Historical Society 8:00pm, Colden Auditorium; $20 SUN, MAY 19 Brahms' Schicksalslied (Song of Fate) Flushing Community Health & and Mozart's Mass in C Minor are Wellness Expo masterpieces of personal expression. 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Margaret Carman Brahms' poignant work explores themes Green Park; FREE of fate and human destiny; Mozart's Mass, left unfinished a few years before Learn about wellness, healthy living, his death, set new standards of brilliance fitness guidance, health insurance for sacred music at the end of the eigh- options, and more! Whether you are teenth century. a wellness novice, a fitness guru, or simply looking to improve your life and SUN, MAY 19 learn about your community, this is the The Bowne House Celebrates event for you! There will be vendors Sacred Sites Weekend and wellness professionals available 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Bowne House; with advice, samples, and more. $10 SUN, MAY 19 Join the Historic Bowne House in Walking Queens: A Talk with celebrating Sacred Sites Weekend Adrienne Onofri with house and garden tours. The 1661 2:00pm, Voelker Orth Museum; $5 Bowne House is one of New York's Suggested Donation oldest buildings, best known for its link with the First Amendment of the United Time to get out and about! Meet Adri- States Constitution. enne Onofri, the author of "Walking Queens." Her book, published in 2014, has become an invaluable guide to 27 may/June 2019 our neighborhood treks and treasures. Celebrate the shared music and dance Whether you have used the guide to traditions of the Piedmont and the explore Queens or are reading about it Appalachians. Blues harmonica master here for the first time, you'll enjoy the in- Phil Wiggins is joined by guitarist Rick sights and stories behind the publication. Franklin and fiddler Marcus Moore, Join the Voelker Orth Museum for light and the incomparable dance artistry of refreshments following the talk to share Junious Brickhouse. The Harris Brothers, your own experiences and impressions. Appalachian blues songsters, round out the program with Reggie on guitar, Ryan SUN, MAY 26 on bass, and a kick drum fashioned Free Screening: Abacus: Small from a beaten-up suitcase! Enough To Jail 3:00pm - 4:30pm, Lewis Latimer House Museum; FREE with RSVP This 2016 documentary tells the incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York, the only company criminally indicted in the wake of the United States' 2008 mortgage crisis. Image of Country Blues & Dance courtesy of Flushing Town Hall THU, MAY 30 Let Your Fingers Do the Talking: SAT, JUN 1 Introduction to American Sign This Place Matters: Flushing's Language Annual Spring History and 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Flushing Library; Community Festival FREE 11:00am - 4:00pm, Margaret Carman Green Park; FREE Learn how to communicate with your hands in this interactive workshop on the Beautify Historic Flushing presents Flush- basics of American Sign Language. ing's Third Annual Spring Community Festival, celebrating the history of Flush- FRI, MAY 31 ing through eat, heal, make, and play Country Blues & Dance areas. All are welcome to learn and 7:00pm (Dance Demo) & 8:00pm experience Flushing's unique heritage (Concert), Flushing Town Hall; through hands-on activities, educational $16/$10 Members & Students/FREE programming, and demonstrations at for Teens this full-day outdoor festival. 28 june 2019

THU, JUN 6 SAT, JUN 8 Magic Show with Urban Stages Summer Tinker Festival 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Flushing Library; 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Lewis Latimer FREE House Museum; FREE with RSVP Abracadabra children's magician Evan Join the Lewis Latimer House Muse- Paquette performs a magic show and um for a special Tinker Festival in the shares a few tricks of the trade with a garden to kick-off the summer season! mini magic lesson for children ages Enjoy artist-lead pulp paper making 6-12. and 3D paper art activities. All ages welcome!

FRI, JUN 14 Queens Botanical Garden Farmers Market: Opening Day 8:30am - 4:00pm, Queens Botanical Garden - Dahlia Avenue; FREE Join Queens Botanical Garden and Down to Earth Markets for the opening

Image of Kaia Kater courtesy of Flushing Town Hall day of their annual farmers market. The market will be open on Fridays until November 22nd, 8:30am-4:00pm. FRI, JUN 7 SNAP, EBT, WIC, and FMNP checks Kaia Kater are welcome. 7:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; $16/$10 Members & Students/FREE for Teens FRI, JUN 14 Kaia Kater was born of African-Carib- Kabir Cafe bean descent, and her original music is 8:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; influenced by the Canadian folk music $16/$10 Members & Students/FREE of her parents and the years spent for Teens studying Appalachian music in West As pioneers of Kabir Rock, Kabir Cafe Virginia. Her songs are fueled by her is on a quest to ensure the verses of rich low tenor vocals, jazz-influenced 15th century mystic poet-saint Kabir are instrumentation, and beautifully under- accessible to the world through com- stated banjo that have landed her in the temporary music. Kabir Cafe's music re- spotlight around the world, garnering flects the universality of their namesake critical acclaim from outlets such as by integrating his timeless words with NPR, CBC Radio, and Rolling Stone. the vibrancy of folk music from Malawi 29 June 2019 and the discipline of Carnatic music with FRI, JUN 21 the gritty energy of rock. Queens Jazz Orchestra: It Ain't Over Yet 8:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; $42/$32 Members/$20 Students/FREE for Teens (Table packages are available) This concert is the title of QJO's Music Director Jimmy Heath's latest band al- bum "It Ain't Over Yet," a testimony to his life and long legacy of great music. The compositions are arranged by Heath Image of Kabir Cafe courtesy of Flushing Town Hall for this 17-piece big band and will span the corridors of his musical imagination. SAT, JUN 15 & SUN, JUN 16 This is Heath's way to say to the world Path Through History Weekend that he is still a vibrant musical force Saturday: 12:00pm - 1:30pm, because "It Ain't Over Yet." Sunday: 2:30pm - 4:00pm, Bowne House; $10 Join the Bowne House in celebrating Path Through History Weekend with walking tours visiting portions of the former 300-acre 17th and 18th century Bowne House Farm and the 19th century Parsons Nursery. Image of The Queens Jazz Orchestra courtesy of Flushing Town Hall

SUN, JUN 16 SAT, JUN 22 Free Screening: Garrett's Gift Opening: Beacon Shade Sail Art 3:00pm - 3:30pm, Lewis Latimer Installation House Museum; FREE with RSVP 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Lewis Latimer House Museum; FREE This smart animation introduces African American inventor Garrett Morgan Artist Shervone Neckles' installation who, same as Latimer, was born to Beacon Shade Sail affirms the Latim- former slaves. It highlights significant er House Museum's sense of place achievements by African Americans and belonging within the Flushing and and discusses where ideas come from. Queens community, and honors the Outdoor screening in Museum garden lifework of inventor Lewis H. Latimer. The if weather permits. outdoor installation features triangu- lar-shaped shade sails which function 30 july 2019 as a focal point to attract the local pub- WED, JUL 10 lic and serve as a locator for visitors. Movies in the Park: Ralph Breaks the Internet TUE, JUL 2 8:00pm, Unisphere at Flushing Nature Nick's Animal Meadows Corona Park; FREE Adventure Video game bad guy Ralph and misfit 11:00am & 1:00pm, Unisphere at Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all Flushing Meadows Corona Park; FREE by traveling to the World Wide Web Join Nature Nick, New York's favorite in search of a replacement part to save zoologist, for a fast-paced and original- Vanellope's video game, "Sugar Rush." ly scripted show featuring exotic wildlife from all corners of the world. The show FRI, JUL 12 may feature monkeys, birds of prey, and Silent Disco a kangaroo - it's not one to be missed! 6:00pm - 9:30pm, Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park; FREE WED, JUL 3 This family-friendly silent disco features Bessie's Big Shot music for everyone to enjoy. Three live 11:00am, Maple Playground; FREE DJs will be playing your favorite songs, Join the Greater Flushing Chamber of including Top 40, Motown, Hip-Hop, Commerce in celebrating the open- R&B, and more. Headsets are limited. ing of the GrowNYC Greenmarket at Maple Playground with a PuppetMo- TUE, JUL 16 bile performance exploring the tale of Mad Science: The Summertime Bessie's Big Shot. The Greenmarket will Rocket Show be open every Wednesday at Maple 11:00am, Unisphere at Flushing Playground until November. Meadows Corona Park; FREE Take to the skies with this introduction TUE, JUL 9 to rocketry, which explains how and MUSIC TOGETHER with Music why rockets fly. You'll witness real and Me model rocket launches that soar several 11:00am, Unisphere at Flushing hundred feet into the air and deploy Meadows Corona Park; FREE parachutes for their return. Join Flushing Meadows Corona Park for music and movement for young children TUE, JUL 16 and the adults who want to sing and Full Moon Afro-Brazilian Circle dance along. 7:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; $25/$20 Members 31 july 2019

At this outdoor workshop, students FREE, suggested donation $5 will learn to play timbal, caixa, surdo, Minhwa is a color painting popular xequere, tamborim, and more with a in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty former member of Timbalada! Dendê (1392-1897). Known for its bright color, will teach proper technique, exercises, humor, and virtue embedded in the improvisations, traditional rhythms from painting, many untrained anonymous candomble and samba de roda as well artists painted Minhwa. It was part of as the rhythms and breaks from bands life for the people of Korea. like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê and Olodum.

Image of a Minhwa Painting courtesy of Flushing Town Hall Image of Full Moon Afro-Brazilian Circle courtesy of Flushing Town Hall SUN, JUL 21 WED, JUL 17 Bulla en el Barrio Movies in the Park: Mary 2:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; $14/$10 Poppins Returns Members/$8 Children/$6 Member 8:00pm, Unisphere at Flushing Children/FREE for Teens Meadows Corona Park; FREE Bulla en el Barrio is an effort to open Bank teller Michael Banks learns that a space in New York City to deeply his house will be repossessed unless he explore the bullerengue tradition born can pay back a loan. Just as all seems in Colombia in the Urabá and Atlantic lost, Michael and his sister receive region of the country. The group has the surprise of a lifetime when Mary performed at prominent venues, com- Poppins - the beloved nanny from their munity organizations, and festivals. childhood - arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun- filled adventure.

FRI, JUL 19 Opening Reception: Minhwa- Korean Folk Paintings in New York

6:00pm - 8:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; Image of Bulla en el Barrio courtesy of Flushing Town Hall 32 july 2019

FRI, JUL 26 Show Tickets: $14/$10 Members/$8 Svetlana and the Delancey Five Children/$6 Member Children/FREE 7:00pm, Flushing Town Hall; $16/10 for Teens Members Join Flushing Town Hall for a one-of-a- Svetlana & The Delancey Five transport kind puppetry experience! "Cardboard the audience to the carnival of sound, Explosion" tells four original stories using seamlessly moving from soft introspec- nothing but cardboard and the power tion to a rowdy exuberant, foot-stomp- of your imagination. With help from ing party fit for the 21st Century! The the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur band headlined sold-out shows in transforms simple cardboard shapes premier venues and festivals across the into elaborate puppet characters, then US and internationally, combining the brings them to life right before your charm of Svetlana's sultry vocals, the eyes. exuberance and power of a "little big band," and the intoxicating improvisa- tional aspects of a small jazz group.

FRI, JUL 26 Movies in the Park: Aquaman 8:00pm, Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park; FREE Free screening of Aquaman. Once home to the most advanced civilization Image of Cardboard Explosion courtesy of Brad Schur on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the pow- TUE, JUL 30 er-hungry King Orm. With help from Plaza Theatrical Presents: royal counselor Vulko, Aquaman must Cinderella retrieve the Trident and embrace his 11:00am, Unisphere at Flushing destiny as protector of the deep. Meadows Corona Park; FREE SUN, JUL 28 The timeless "rags to riches" fairy tale Cardboard Explosion becomes a new audience favorite in a 11:00am Workshop (with show at live adaptation of the treasured animat- 2:15pm); 2:00pm Workshop (with ed film. show at 3:15pm), Flushing Town Hall; Workshop Tickets: $8/$5 Children/ FREE for Members & Teens with tickets to Show (RSVP required) 33 34 FLUSHING FANTASTIC is a district wide initiative to promote the best of Flushing and invite visitors to experience all that Flushing offers. Steering Committee for Neighborhood 360° in Flushing

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz Flushing YMCA NYS Senator Toby Ann Stavisky Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce NYS Assemblymember Ron Kim Gutsier Living NYC Councilman Peter Koo Lewis Latimer House Museum NYC Department of Small Business Services NAACP Northeast Branch in Queens Asian Americans for Equality Queens Borough Historian Jack Eichenbaum Blink Marketing Queens Botanical Garden COTS Travel Queens Historical Society Flushing Business Improvement District Queens Tourism Council Flushing Chinese Business Association Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel FlushingFood.com Sixty First Productions

The Flushing Fantastic district marketing campaign is part of the Neighborhood 360° Program, which was created by the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to identify, develop, and launch commercial revitalization projects in partnership with local stakeholders.