Exciting Opening Today at Queens Museum

Today is the opening of theQueens Museum of Art segment of one of the largest shows of Korean and Korean American art. The opening is from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, and the show runs from today until Feb. 21, 2010. The show is called Faces and Facts: Korean Contemporary Art in New York. Organized by Korean Cultural Service of New York, it is so large that it is being shown across three different venues, broken up into three sections: “Abstraction Now”, “Into the Life” and “Media, Media” will be presented respectively at Gallery Korea of the KCSNY, the Sylvia Wald and Po Kim Art Gallery and the QMA.

Located next to the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park. Click here for directions.

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City Acquires Landmark Bowne House

I'd been wanting to post about this. Slightly old news now, but still exciting none the less. I'll try to post updates as they come. Here's a blurb from the City Room blog:

New York City has taken ownership of the Bowne House, a 17th-century Anglo-Dutch structure in Flushing, Queens, that is a major symbol of the growth of religious freedom in America. The change in ownership, announced on Wednesday, clears the way for the wood-framed building, which has been closed for some time because of its poor condition, to undergo a major renovation and to be reopened by 2012.

The Solid and The Sublime at Crossing Art

I just discovered Crossing Art, the relatively new art gallery located right in the heart of Flushing. Actually, it's in the new Queens Crossing Mall on 39th and Roosevelt. I have to say, I'm pretty excited about seeing what they're all about. Right now it's showing The Solid and The Sublime, featuring the work of Takeshi Hamanaka, Lin Shih Pao, Zhao Yi, and Liu Yonggong. The show is only through the 22nd, so make haste:

The Solid and The Sublime

Works by: Takeshi Hamanaka, Lin Shih Pao, Zhao Yi, and Liu Yonggong

Exhibition Dates: Friday, October 9 – Tuesday November 22, 2009

(Flushing, NY – September, 2009) Crossing Art is pleased to present The Solid and The Sublime, Works by Takeshi Hamanaka, Lin Shih Pao, Zhao Yi, and Liu Yonggong. The exhibition brings together the work of four Asian Contemporary artists using solid materials that inform interpretations of the sublime.

Read more about the artists: click here.

Crossing Art
136-20 38th Avenue (Main Street & 39th Ave)
4th Floor
Flushing, NY 11354

Phone: +1-212-359-4333
Fax: +1-212-359-4321
Email: info@crossingart.com

Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm
Also by appointment

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Defective Ticket NYC

I've mentioned parking tickets before in other posts, but because I recently received another ticket, which is terribly annoying, I wanted to share a valuable link with everyone.

It's to the PDF called "It's the Law: Your Rights When Disputing a Parking Ticket," published by the City of NY Dept. of Finance. The information on it came in handy before, as it describes what to look for in contesting a ticket due to errors that make it defective. But being as it's extremely difficult to find--it seems to have been removed from the NYC.gov website--I thought I'd share it here. (Big thanks to averad for posting this valuable info over at the freeadvice forums).

Odissi Dance Event

Just came across this Odissi dance event at the beautiful Ganesh Hindu Temple on Bowne Street.
Should be a lot of fun. Nov. 14 at 4 pm.
45-57 Bowne St.
Flushing, NY 11355
718-460-8484

Queens International Film Festival 2009

The Queens International Film Festival starts next Thursday. Check it out (November 12-15, 2009).
Check out the line up of feature films.

One More Pic (Johnny Damon)

Pics of Yankees at Yankee Parade 2009

Congratulations YANKS!
Here's a few low-rez pics of the Yankees before the parade. I may get around to posting higher resolution shots eventually, but hopefully this will whet your appetite, and in the meantime you should also check out two incredible slide-shows of the madness over on Daily News, and fox sports.

Mark Teixeira.

Reggie Jackson was in the house.
Jose Molina.
Melky Cabrera.

Girardi.
Deki Matsui. Omedetou gozaimasu on being MVP!
Jeter on the run!

Captain Jeter.

Congratulations Yankees!

So there's going to be another parade down the "Canyon of Heroes," which should be pretty sweet (I'll try to get some pics). Apparently, Matsui tied for the highest ever RBI during a World Series. But I also wanted to say congratulations to John Liu of Flushing, in being elected City Comptroller, the first Asian-American to have done so.

A Selection of Free Upcoming Events in Flushing

Here is a selection of free, exciting events coming up for the month of November at the Flushing branch of the Queens Library. This is just a sampling--there are plenty more:

11/06/09
7:00PM Constantine Finehouse Performs Solo and Chamber Works by Russian Composers
Russian-American pianist Constantine Finehouse and violinst Olga Kachanova will perform solo and chamber works by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich and Petr Kravets, a living composer from New York. Please join us.
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11/09/09
6:00PM International Resource Center Presents: Explore Buenos Aires, the Sultry Capital of Argentina
Explore Buenos Aires' rich history, culture, and sites with Mr. Michael Luongo, adjunct professor of travel writing at NYU, as he takes you on a vicarious photo-journey through this Argentine capital noted for its Spanish colonial architecture. *In Rooms A&B, Lower Level*
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11/10/09
6:00PM Anya Yelizarova and Friends Sing Favorite Arias and Duets from Famous Operas
Join Anya and friends for a wonderful evening of favorite arias and duets from famous operas: Rossini’s "L’Italiana in Algeri," Puccini’s "Madame Butterfly," Saint-Saens’s "Samson et Dalila," Bizet’s "Carmen," and Tchaikovsky’s "The Queen of Spades."
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11/14/09
6:30PM International Resource Center presents: Lecture & Demonstration - The Colorful Kunqu Performing Art [see picture above]
Enjoy a lecture and demonstration of the Colorful Kunqu Performing Art with the Kunqu Society. Featured will be leading artists of the Shanghai Kunqu Troupe: Guyin Lin, Zhenhua Ji and Yilong Liu. With English translation and a bi-lingual program. *In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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11/19/09
6:00PM Excesses of Love: Japanese Poetry of Courtship & Love
Poetry is expected to facilitate love, or romance, in 9th- and 10th-century Japan. Why and how? Prof. Lewis Cook, Associate Professor of Japanese, Queens College, C.U.N.Y. will discuss the historical and social aspects of classical Japanese literature with a focus on the poetry of courtship and love.
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11/21/09
2:00PM 4-Hand Piano Concert with Dr. Joanne Chang
Dr. Joanne Chang, Assistant Professor in the Music Department at Queensborough Community College and worldwide performer in classical piano, will present a unique 4-hand concert with Dr. Tien Ni Chen. This performance will include works by 20th century contemporary composers such as Milahaud, Ravel, Debussy and 19th century works such as Brahms. *In Auditorium, Lower Level*
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11/28/09
2:00PM A Taste of Brazil Featuring Composer/Singer/Pianist Luiz Simas
Native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Luiz Simas performs songs in Portuguese and English and instrumental music that feature favorite Brazilian standards such as Jobim’s bossa novas, as well as music by American composers like Gershwin played with a Brazilian flair, and some original and entertaining pieces.