Tag: queens-cultural-events

Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside brings Colombian holiday traditions to Queens

Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Thalia Spanish Theatre is set to bring the spirit of Colombian holiday traditions to life with Christmas in Colombia, a musical celebration of festive folklore through dance and song. Founded in 1977, Thalia Spanish Theatre is the only bilingual Hispanic theater in Queens,… Read more »

Healthfirst opens expanded Flushing community office enhancing healthcare access with multilingual support

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Nov. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Healthfirst, a leading not-for-profit health insurer in New York, marked the opening of its new and expanded community office in Flushing, on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Located at 39-06 Main St., the new 3,500-square-foot facility is the latest addition to Healthfirst’s expanding network of community offices in Queens, joining…

World-renowned flamenco dance company brings ‘Flamenco Intimo’ to Queens Theatre this October

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Oct. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Experience the passionate roots of flamenco in the world’s borough this October. Queens Theatre is hosting an exclusive two-day event, Flamenco Intimo, featuring the world-renowned Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company. Performances will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20, at…

Discover 27 Queens hidden gems during Open House New York weekend

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Oct. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over the course of three days this month, over 270 notable sites across the five boroughs will open for the public to take a behind-the-scenes look as part of the Open House New York Weekend. The annual festival is organized by Open House New York, a nonprofit organization…