By The Times-Ledger
Auditions
Auditions for the Parkside Players' winter production, “Veronica's Room,” a thriller by Ira Levin, are at 8 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., Dec. 7 and 8, and Mon. Dec. 11 at Grace L utheran Church, 71st Road and Union Turnpike in Forest Hills. The play calls for two men, one in his 30s and the other older, and two women, one in her 20s and the other older. Performance dates are in February and March. 718-454-6190.
Senior Theater Acting Repertory (STAR) is looking for retired persons interested in acting. To arrange for an audition, call Stan Guttman at 224-2729.
Bazaars
The Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, holds its annual Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Holiday gifts, novelties and decorations will be displayed and sold throughout the barn complex. Coffee and home baked goods available. 718-347-FARM.
Church of St. Margaret of Scotland, 58-30 193rd St., Flushing will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Fri., Dec. 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 718-357-8544.
Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing holds its 50th annual Bazaar on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. and Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. 718-463-4143.
Clubs/Live Music
Amazura, 91-12 14th Pl., Jamaica 718-298-6760 DJ Latin, salsa, merengue, Fridays and Saturdays.
Backdraft's, 73-11 Yellowstone Blvd., Forest Hills 718-263-4760 DJ Thursdays-Saturdays.
Bickles, 163-17 Archer Ave. (bet. Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 165th Street) 718–658-1400. Open mic and jam session Thursday nights.
Calypso City, 121-08 Jamaica Ave. Richmond Hill 718-847-8900 Calypso music Fridays and Saturdays.
Castle Heights, 83-11 Northern Blvd. Jackson Heights 718-898-9584. Heavy metal music.
Charisma, 71-46 Main St., Flushing 718-268-2800. Singles night, DJ Thursdays. Ballroom dancing, Wednesdays.
Cheyenne Roadhouse, 71-46 Main St., Flushing 718-268-2800 Miles Ahead Ensemble, Mondays.
Club DNA, 25-22 34th Ave., Astoria 718-784-1822 DJ Chris “The Greek,” Saturdays.
Club Illusions, 125-22 Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens 718-978- 0300. Miles Ahead Ensemble , Fridays Karaoke, 8 p.m. Tuesdays.
Club Pulse, 92-77 Queens Blvd., Rego Park 718-997-8661. House DJ, Thursdays. DJ, salsa, merengue and Latin pop, upstairs, Spanish rock, downstairs Fridays. DJ, hip-hop, reggae, salsa, house and merengue, Saturdays.
Club X Press, 89-25 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica 718-707-7037. DJ, hip hop, reggae, R&B, Latin, gay and lesbian party, Thursdays-Saturdays.
Cooper's Alehouse, 70-26 88th St., Glendale 718-326-7435 Live bands, Fridays and Saturdays.
Crazy Moose Saloon, 40-07 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-224-0690. Live bands and DJs.
The Douglaston Manor, 63-20 Commonwealth Blvd., Douglaston 718-224-8787. DJ, Latin night, Wednesdays.
F. Scotts, 42-15 235th St., Douglaston 718-225-1866 Jazz Tones, Fridays.
Fuzzy's, 239-21 Braddock Ave., Bellerose 718-347-9843. Live bands.
Hollywood and Main Cafe, 57-33 Main St., Flushing 718-321-9670. DJ Fridays and Saturdays.
Ilusiones, 36-21 Steinway St., Astoria 718-729-6476. Live Latin music Wednesdays-Sundays.
Irish Rover, 37-18 28th Ave., Astoria 718-278-9372 Live music Saturdays, Irish music Sundays
Kilmegan, 60-19 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside 718-803-9206 Live bands.
Krash, 34-48 Steinway St., Astoria 718-937-2400 Alternative dance club, DJ, hard music.
La Kueva, 28-26 Steinway St., Astoria 718-267-9069 Live Spanish rock music.
Melange, 70-28 Austin St., Forest Hills, 718-268-4524 DJ, '70s to '90s tunes, Fridays and Saturdays, and Karaoke, Wednesdays.
Nite of Stars Cafe, 201-10 Linden Blvd., St. Albans 718-978-7001. Miles Ahead Ensemble Thursdays.
Outfield Inn, 79-56 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-326-7496 Live bands.
P.J. Currans, 217 Beach 116th St., Rockaway Beach 718-474-8921. Karaoke Thursdays and Sundays.
Ryan's, 50-02 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City 718-784-5557 Live music, Saturdays, Jam session with The Pick-Up Allstars, Sundays, Karaoke, Wednesdays
Soca Paradise, 205-20 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, 718-464-3600. “Soul plus calypso equals soca,” Fridays and Saturdays.
Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., Flushing, 718-358-9355. Open mike Thursdays.
Tropical Paradise Lounge, 103-02 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village 718-465-3535 Miles Ahead Ensemble, Sundays.
Voodoo Lounge, 47-29 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-224-7576 Live bands (sometimes, their only New York appearances).
Yeats' Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-225-0652. Light music with a live band every other Wednesday night; Karaoke every Thursday, Irish music every Sunday.
Yer Mans Irish Pub, 119-11 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills 718-441-3939. Live bands, Fridays. Karaoke, Sundays and Tuesdays.
Concerts
Westbury Music Fair presents Hot Winter Night III, featuring Paul Revere & The Raiders, Gary Puckett, and The Buckinghams at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9 212-307-7171.
Music at St. Mark's presents St. Petersburg-born and trained pianist Dmitri Koshcheyev in a solo recital of works by Sergei Rachmaninoff on Sun., Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jackson Heights. Tickets: $17, $15, $12, $9, $7. 718 639-8893.
The Sacred Heart Music Chorale of Richmond Hill will preform the Christmas Oratorio of Saint-Saens and Britten's Ceremony of Carlos, with orchestra and soloists on Sun., Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 86-40 114 St., Richmond Hill. Admission: $10, $7. 718-849-1437.
Catch the Yule Tide Spirit on Wed. Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston Admission: $16. 718-229-4000.
A Latin jazz jam session featuring percussionist Renado Thorns, will take place at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $5, $3. 718-482-5151.
St. John's University will hold a Christmas Concert on Sat., Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Queens Campus. The University Mixed Chorus and Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra. Free Admission. 718-990-6365.
Queens College Choral Society holds its 60th annual Winter Concert on Sat., Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Colden Center for Performing Arts at Queens College. Tickets: $15, $13, ($2 discount for students and seniors). 718-793-8080 or 718-997-ARTS.
Cho-Liang Lin, the Chinese-American violin virtuoso will join the Queens Symphony Orchestra on Sun., Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside. Tickets: $25, $20, $17.50, $10. 718-786-8880.
Smooth Jazz Christmas will bring holiday joy to Westbury Music Fair on Sun., Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. with Dave Koz and his special friends Peter White, Brenda Russell and Rick Braun. This is Koz's fourth consecutive tour performing holiday selections with Peter, Brenda and Rick as well as from his December Makes Me Feel This Way CD featuring Christmas classics. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.
The Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Boulevard, will hold One World Music Festival celebrating Jewish diversity folk music traditions, featuring Pete Seeger, world-renowned folk singer and composer and Paul Suchow, award-winning composer and guitarist on Sat., Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. 718-263-7000 x208.
Crystal Gayle will bring out the holiday spirit on Sun., Dec. 10 at 3 pm when she performs “A Crystal Gayle Christmas” at Westbury Music Fair. Tickets: $30 Call 212-307-7171 for tickets.
“Judas Maccabaeus” will be presented by the Great Neck Choral Society under the baton of Dr. Virginia Davidson on Sun., Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Manhasset, 1845 Northern Boulevard. There will be a pre-concert lecture by Dr. Davidson at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Group rates are available. 516-482-7480.
Kenny Rogers brings his Christmas Tour to Westbury Music Fair on Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. and on Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $85. 212- 307-7171.
The Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave., Bellerose, hosts A Night of Sweet Jazz on Fri., Dec. 1, at 7:30 pm. The evening's entertainment will be provided by vocalist Greg Jorif, Gerald Lindsey on bass, guitarist Keith Jordan, saxophonist Carl Bartlett, Jr., drummer Percy Bruce, and Scott Dalin on the piano. Cost: $10. 718 479-0505.
The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra will present the first concert of its 37th Season for 2000-2001 on Sun., Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at The Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills. 718-746-9122.
Comedy
Queens Theatre In The Park, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the Virginia Stage Company present Yasmina Reza's internationally acclaimed comedy, ART, about friendship turned upside down when one of three male friends buys an expensive, all-white painting, from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10. Tickets: $26, $24, $20, $18, $16. 718-760-0064.
Dances
The Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Queens Theatre in the park Sat., Dec. 16 at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. 718-760-0064.
Traditional Greek folk dances are taught weekly at the Greek Cultural Center, 27-18 Hoyt Ave. South., Astoria. Classes are forming now for the beginning and advanced dancer through June. Registration is ongoing. Classes are held on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. for adult beginners and 9:30 p.m. for the advanced. Children's classes are held on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (for ages 6-10) and 7:15 p.m. (for ages 10-14) 718-726-7329.
Events
The Flushing Rotary Annual Holiday Extravaganza will be held on Sat., Dec. 9 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Reception House, 167-17 Northern Blvd., Flushing. Admission: $85 singles, $160 couples.
Celebrate The True Millennium this New Year's Eve at the Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32 Ave., Bayside. A full open bar, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, A 5-course sit-down dinner served to you, choice of Prime Rib or Chicken. 5-piece orchestra with singer. Admission: $87.50. 718-428-0434 or 352-2910.
Sisterhood of Temple Israel of Jamaica will hold Coffee and Conversation: Crypto-Judaism and The Inquisition in 16th Century Mexico with speaker Selma Perlstein on Tues., Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. 718-776-4400.
Exhibits
The Center For Culture, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc., 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, presents An Art Exhibit Opening, “Haiti and Beyond” by Antoinette Pressley Sanon artist and traveler, documents her trips. Wine and Cheese opening reception on Sun., Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Free admission! Exhibit will run through the month of December, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. 718-523-3312
The Alliance of Queens Artists presents the work of Richard Miceli, Artist Discovery Program winner, from Dec. 7 through 13 at the AQA Gallery, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. Reception: Sat., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. 718-520-9842.
Nikon's Small World Photo Exhibition will be on display from Dec. 9 through Jan. 15, 2001 at The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing. The 20 Winning photomicrographs from Nikon's 26th Annual International Small World Competition capture the detail and beauty of the very small in a brilliant spectrum of colors. 718-699-0005.
Large colorful abstract painting by Theresa Greenberg, an executive at the Forest Hills Community House, will be on display at the Lowe Gallery at the Hudson Guild, 441 West 25th until Dec. 8. 718-288-5960. Six artists living with HIV/AIDS reflect their lives in “New Beginnings” exhibit in honor of World AIDS Day, from Nov. 30 through Dec. 29 at the Queens Independent Living Center, 140-40 Queens Blvd., Jamaica. The exhibit will begin with an opening reception on Thurs., Nov. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30. 718-658-2526.
Try rock climbing, the balance beam and check to see if your baseball pitch is World Series material through Jan. 7 at the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Action-packed and filled with intriguing hands-on and interactive experiences. SPORT covers everything in the world of sports from aerodynamics to a trial wheelchair sprint. 718-699-0005
Science and technology shed a whole new light on traditional printmaking and photography by creating new, exciting forms of contemporary art. Art and Science Collaborations brings its third annual digital art competition exhibition, Digital 2000 to the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing. 718-699-0005
The History of the Great Hall, The Architecture of the New York Hall of Science will be presented by New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This compact panel exhibit spotlights the New York Hall of Science, built for the 1964 -1965 World's Fair. Discover the Great Hall – its architect, Wallace K. Harrison, and the history behind its seven-story blue stained glass serpentine walls. 718-699-0005
The Rockaway Artists Alliance in conjunction with Gateway National Recreation Area presents “Seasonal Sensations,” a holiday exhibition of member works. The exhibition runs through Jan. 14 in studio-6 (building T-6) in Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area, Rockaway, Queens. 718 474-0861 or email: rockart116@aol.com.
Faces tell a thousand stories, the eyes are the windows of the soul. Esther Kirchevsly teaches portrait drawing to novices and practices artists at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 718-268-5960.
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre presents “My Haitian Diary” by Francois Rides Garcia. Free admission. Also, the Afrikan Poetry Theatre continues its exhibit, “Perspective Visions” by Philip Howell, a photo essay, at the Center For Culture, 176-03 Jamaica Ave. 718-523-3312.
Queensborough Community College's Holocaust Resource Center and Archives presents “Janusz Korczak's Warsaw.” The exhibit, now through June 30, 2001 at the center, traces the career of orphanage director Janusz Korczak in Warsaw until his death at Treblinka in August 1942. The QCC center is at 222-05 65th Ave., Bayside. Narrative text, photographs and documents. 718-225-1617.
“Angels of Deliverance,” an exhibit on the Underground Railroad continues through Feb. 25, 2001 at the Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing. 718-939-0647.
The Rockaway Artists Alliance, in conjunction with Gateway National Recreation Area presents “Interior – Exterior,” a member exhibition running from Jan. 20 through Feb. 18 in studio-6 (building T-6) in Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area, Rockaway, Queens. Opening reception is Saturday, Jan. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. 718 474-0861 or email: rockart116@aol.com.
Films
Visions Of New York: Film From The 1960's Underground will be shown on Sat., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., and Sun. Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at The American Museum of the Moving Image. Admission: $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. 718-784-0077 .
Greek Cinema Showcase will be shown on Fri., Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at The American Museum of the Moving Image. Admission: $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. 718-784-0077.
The Kew Gardens Community Center features a movie every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 718-268-5960.
The Chelsea Girls will be shown on Sat., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at The American Museum of the Moving Image. Admission: $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. 718-784-0077
Repertory Nights will be on Sat., Dec. 2 and Sun. Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. at The American Museum of the Moving Image. Admission: $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. 718-784-0077
Berlin Cinema will be featured on Sat., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at The American Museum of the Moving Image. Admission: $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. 718-784-0077
Restored Print With Live Music By Donald Sosin Berlin, Symphony Of A City will be shown on Sat., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at The American Museum of the Moving Image. Admission: $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. 718-784-0077.
Performances
Linda Ipanema and her Dixie Cats bring jazz to the Queens Museum of Art at its next “First Thursday” event from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 718-592-9700.
The Queens College Choral Society, Dr. Larry Eisman, director, will present the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah, including the “Hallelujah Chorus” and Gabriel Faure's haunting Requiem on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $13. 718-793 8080.
Grade school students from the Forest Hills Jewish Center School Choir sing Chanukah songs at 11 a.m. Mon., Dec. 18 at bBrnes & Noble, 70-00 Austin St., Forest Hills. Free admission. 718-793-1395.
Queens Theatre in the Park presents “A Chanukah Cabaret” mixing traditional and new songs with comedy to celebrate the Festival of Lights at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 23. 718-760-0064.
On Sat., Dec. 2, at 2 p.m., the Astoria Dance Centre, in association with the Itinerant Dance Theater, will present a Holiday Dance Program at the Queens Museum of Art. Highlighting the program will be excerpts from the classic Nutcracker Ballet, and a “Fred & Ginger” number performed to a holiday tune. Admission $5.00, $2.50. 718-592-9700.
The Outrageous Fortune Company presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the comedy by Steve Martin, at Queens Theatre in the Park at 8 p.m. Dec. 8, and 9, and 3 p.m. Dec. 10. 718-760-0064.
Also at QTP, the Virginia Stage Company presents Yasmina Reza's Tony award-winning comedy, “ART” Dec. 1 through 10. 718-760-0064.
The Broadway Kids make their Long Island debut with an exclusive engagement at Port Washington's Jeanne Rimsky Theater. The performances are Sat., Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20, $25. 516- 767-6444.
The Oratorio Society of Queens presents portions of Handel's “Messiah” and other traditional holiday works at Bayside High School at 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17. 718-460-0726.
“O Pioneers!” an uplifting and moving tale that sheds light on the vast landscape of American identity with a gripping story and beautiful songs will be presented by Queens Theatre in The Park, Flushing, on Sat., Jan. 6, 2001 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. 718-760-0064.
A Dickens of a Nightmare will be presented by Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Single Men and Women ages 25-49 on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Hollis Woods Community Church, 215-16 82nd Ave., Flushing. Tickets: $12. 212-735-3279.
The Comedy of Errors, By William Shakespeare, with lyrics by Trevor Nunn and music by Guy Woolfenden, directed by John Rando will be presented by Queens Theatre in The Park on Sat., Jan. 13, 2001 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. 718-760-0064. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside presents Flamenco with Andrea Del Conte Danza Espana through Dec. 17, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets: $20, $18. 718-729-3880.
A Murder Odyssey, a special murder mystery New Year's Eve dinner and dance show with open bar, champagne toast and more will be held on Sun., Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the White House, 10-26 154th St., Astoria. Admission: $42. 516-877-7744.
Murder At The Sock Hop, a murder mystery dinner and dance show will be held on Fri., Jan 19 at Riccardo's, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria. Admission: $40. 718-721-7777.
Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside presents “El Hilo Negro” (“The Black Thread”), an anthology of old Spain's songs and dances. Call 718-729-3880 for tickets and times.
Marilyn Michaels performs at the Tilles Center on the campus of Long Island University in Brookville at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Cal 516-299-3100.
The Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater, under the leadership of internationally acclaimed puppeteer Vit Horejs, brings their troupe of century-old hand-carved marionette puppets to the Queens Museum of Art for an afternoon performance of holiday classics, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. The program will include A Christmas Carol, Oy Hanukkah and an assortment of other Winter Tales. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.
Poetry
Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., Flushing presents Open Mic Night on the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Calls all poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights and comedians. 718-424-6494.
Open Mic for poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights, and comedians is held on the first Monday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Caffe Greco, 79-08 37th Ave., Jackson Heights. 718-424-6494.
The Center For Culture, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc., 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, presents its annual Poetry Slam! Poets, writers, rappers! and listeners! Cash prizes. Winners in two categories: Performance and Literary content. Winners will also be featured poets at jazz concerts. Slam will be televised on QPTV cable.(Readinglperformance 5 minute limit) Admission: $5. Sat., Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. 718-523-3312.
Rehearsals
The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra begins its 31st season with biweekly Wednesday evening rehearsals at the Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. Rehearsals begin at 7:45 p.m. 718-591-3456.
Shows
The first Toy Soldier exhibition of the new year will be held on Jan. 14 at the Radisson Hotel, 135-30 140 St. It will feature 50 tables of toy soldiers from top dealers. Admission: $7, under 12, free. 718-322-2300.
Tours
The Queens Historical Society and the Voelker-Orth Museum will sponsor a holiday bus tour to the New York Botanical Gardens on Wed., Dec. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37th Ave., in Flushing. Fee: $20, $15. 718-939-0647.
Workshops
The Acting Workshop of Queens continues this fall as a seven-week workshop at the Forest Hills Adult Center, 67-01 110th Street, at the Forest Hills High School on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee is $150. 718 263-8066.
The Forest Hills Community House, 108-25 62nd Drive, offers a weekly, multi-media creative arts group for teens through age 18 on Monday evenings. 718-592–5757.
The Motives For Making Art is offered at the Queens Museum of Art through Dec. 21. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. in the museum theater. Sessions are free for museum members and $5 for non members. 718-592-9700.
