Apr. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Artists, creatives, and leaders from New York City’s cultural institutions gathered on Monday, April 21, to launch the fourth annual Queens Rising, a month-long celebration spotlighting the borough’s thriving arts scene and the diversity that defines it. Held at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the launch…
Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…
A man who plays four harmonicas simultaneously, a 7-year-old piano prodigy, and a woman who turns mixed materials into shoe sculptures were just some of the talented constituents who were featured at State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo’s Artist Showcase on Dec. 15 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center (FHJC). District 15 covers central and southern […]
Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week. The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov. 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70…