Tag: music

Sunnyside Drum Corps celebrates 47th anniversary, calls for new members

Members of the Sunnyside Drum Corp. Credit: Tony Lana

Sep. 10, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  The Sunnyside Drum Corps is appealing for new members as the marching band celebrates its 47th anniversary. The Drum Corps, founded by local resident Tony Lana in 1977, holds practice in the All Saints Episcopal Church at 43-12 46th St. every Saturday from 10… Read more »

New York Irish Center in LIC launches 20th Anniversary season this month

Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York Irish Center launched its 20th-anniversary season by announcing a series of new and unique programming initiatives beginning this month. The New York Irish Center, located at 10-40 Jackson Ave., has announced an Irish-language film festival, a new animation series from five-time… Read more »

Famous Spanish performer Charo to perform exclusive one-night show at Queens Theatre on March 2

Charo

Feb. 8, 2024 By Rachel Butler The internationally acclaimed artist Charo, celebrated for her exceptional talents as a singer and comedian, will grace the stage at Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park for an exclusive one-night-only performance on Saturday, Mar. 2. The Spanish native has earned widespread recognition for her mastery of guitar playing, accumulating…
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Jackson Heights school marking centenary with new facilities, adult programming and celebratory events

Sept. 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A Jackson Heights school is celebrating its centenary in style this year with the unveiling of major construction projects, a new lineup of adult programming, and a big celebratory gala in 2024. Garden School, an independent college preparatory school located at 33-16 79th St., has opened new art classrooms… Read more »