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November 1-15
Nov. 1 & 2, times vary. Dead or Alive: Pumpkin chucking, live bats, and bioluminescence projects are part of the celebration of Halloween and the Day of the Dead.
Museum admission: $8-$11. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona
Nov. 8, 1-4 pm.
5 Dutch Days:
Make a doughnut, trade with wampum, write with a quill pen, try on some wooden shoes, take a house tour, and more. $3/adults; free/children. Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood
Nov. 7-9, times vary.
Rouben Mamoulian Weekend: Three days and five films by the Armenian-American film and theater director from the early 1900s. Museum admission: $6-$12. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Nov. 6-22, 2 & 8 pm. In the Bones: World premiere of a play about a soldier who ends his life after serving in Afghanistan. Grief settles over his family and former partner. $18. Astoria Performing Arts Center at 30-44 Crescent St., Astoria
Nov. 6, 7-9 pm. Paint Nite: Participants paint Citi Field on a 16″x 20″ canvas to take home. Supplies included. $55. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing
Nov. 7-16, 2, 3 & 8 pm. The Cottage: A weekend house in the 1920s English countryside goes from love nest to web of secrets.
$25 & $42. Queens Threatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Nov. 7, 8 pm. An Evening with Gladys Knight: The Empress of Soul has seven Grammy Awards and #1 hits in the Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary categories. $35-$109. Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Nov. 8, 4 pm.
Big Screen/Small Screen: Queens-based chamber music ensemble Percussia performs a concert of world premieres. $10 & $15. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33-50 82nd St., Jackson Heights
Nov. 11, 1 pm. Veterans History Collection: Learn how to interview a veteran, collect stories, and transfer the tales to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Free. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Nov. 15, 12-3 pm. Designing the Manor: Learn about King Manor’s architecture and how to build and decorate houses. Free. King Manor Museum inside King Park, Jamaica
Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 6-8 pm. The AirTrain Jazz Festival: Live jazz as a cultural greeting for AirTrain travelers. On the concourse level of Jamaica’s AirTrain station, Jamaica
New Exhibits & Tours
Tours
Nov. 1, 2 pm. Flushing Cemetery Walking Tour of history and horticulture.
Nov. 8, 11 am. Willets Point Walking Tour by Borough Historian Jack Eichenbaum
Nov. 8, 10 am. Foraging Tour of the Rockaway with “Wildman” Steve Brill.
Exhibits
Opens Nov. 7. Boxes: Lost in Circulation, new creation and purchase of art, at Flushing Town Hall.
Opens Nov. 13. Ginger Bread Lane, the world’s largest gingerbread village, at NY Hall of Science.
Ongoing. To Jack Bradley, the ‘Greatest’ Photo Taker, rare photos by Satchmo’s friend and photographer at the Armstrong House.
More Queens events at www.itsinqueens.com
Kerry’s November Picks
Good Eats: This is a tough one! One of my favorite places in all of NYC is Nick’s Pizza in Forest Hills. A crusty dough, fresh pepperoni and basil slice with a tasty cream soda is the perfect way to wind down after a stressful week. My family has been going there for over half my life! Leo’s Lattcini, often called “Mama’s of Corona,” is another delightful place. They make the most wonderful sandwiches and always use fresh mozzarella made on premises. If you’re in the mood for Turkish food, you must consider Sofra Grill, a new addition to the diverse plates in Sunnyside. For the morning hunger pangs, definitely try White Cake Bakery, not far from Sofra on 43rd Avenue. They have a lovely breakfast menu, ranging from egg sandwiches to delicious quinoa dishes, always accompanied by fresh juice.
Wander Streets: Queens is incredibly pedestrian-friendly! One of my favorite places to stroll is on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside and Jackson Heights. If you start from 52nd street off the 7 train and just head down further inland, you’ll hear multiple languages being spoken and enjoy the smell of tasty foods and all sorts of neat little mom-and-pop shops. Another one of my favorite places to wander is Forest Hills Gardens. Off the F, M, R, and E lines (at 71 St-Continental) and called a “Danish village in the heart of NY” by a good pal, the area was actually based on English garden communities with Tudor-style homes. Most importantly, there are lovely parks, beautiful homes, and so many pretty detours to take. It’s truly a vision in the fall with the gorgeous colors and autumn smells!
Unique Treats: Rockaway Beach is always a fun place! In addition to the scenic view, there’s a lively boardwalk, Rockaway Taco and the fun bar Playland Motel, places my friends devour every time they go. I can’t forget Flushing – the food and shopping are incomparable! The New World Mall has treats, stores, hair salons, and even karaoke. I also have to give a shout out to Vernon Blvd – LIC Bar and Alewife, which are great spots when meeting a pal for a quick drink. Take the same pal to the LIC boardwalk later – you’ll be sure to impress him or her!
Historic Feats: Astoria is full of historic pleasures! Kaufman Astoria Studios has been around since the 1920s. Walking around it feels so glamorous and old-time New York! Be sure to take a stroll on Steinway Street later, still home of the Steinway & Sons Piano factory. Flushing Town Hall is another beautiful old building that has diverse, must-see” exhibits and performances.
Kerry Bornstein works in development at Bend the Arc, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting economic opportunity and social justice. She is a proud Forest Hills native turned enthusiastic Sunnyside resident. A Louis Armstrong Middle School and Frank Sinatra High School alum, her biggest regret is not attending the Aaron Copeland School of Music at Queens College to complete the Triple Crown.
