Arts & Entertainment Listings

By The Times-Ledger

Auditions/Rehearsals

Theatre Workshop Entertainment Limited is seeking a Musical director for upcoming productions of Annie, JCS and TYA in-house/travelling shows. Also looking for rehearsal pianist for shows and classes. Interested individuals who like working with young adults are highly creative and accustomed to working with small budgets. Send resumes to Theatre Workshop Productions 317 Merrick Rd., P.O. Box 357 Lynbrook, NY. 516-599-1982.

Senior Theater Acting Repertory (STAR) always welcomes retired persons interested in acting. To arrange for an audition, call Stan Guttman at 224-2729.

The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra continues biweekly Wednesday evening rehearsals at the Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. Rehearsals begin at 7:45 p.m. 718-591-3456.

Art Shows

The National Art League 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston presents the Month of March Member Show from March 5 to March 30, “I See Me.” Hours of the League are from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Fridays.Reception on Sun., March 18 at 2 p.m. There is never an admission charged to see League events. 718-224-4953.

Classes

Art classes are offered at The Cultural Arts Department of the Central Queens YM&YMHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. 718-268-5011.

Comedy

Saint Gregory Theatre Group presents its winter comedy, The Late Christopher Bean. Starring Karen Platania, Nick DeCesare and Cecilia Vaicels this light-hearted comedy will delight the minds and hearts of young, and old. Show dates are Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a dinner theatre and cabaret; Feb. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20, $18, $12, $10. All performances will take place in Gregorian Hall. 718-224-4439.

Concerts

Gwen Cleveland and Stephanie Rice join Harold Ousley and A Circle of Friends in a Black History Month jazz concert, “An Evening to Remember,” at 8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 16 in the Harvest Room of the Jamaica Market, 90-40 160th St. Call 297-4708.

Carolina Slim Sings the Blues. Guitarist Carolina Slim has been playing the blues for more than 40 years, drawing on African, Caribbean, jazz and blues music to create his original sound on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Laurelton Branch public Library, 134-26 225 St., Laurelton 718-528-2822.

R & B legend Patti LaBelle will be performing at Westbury Music Fair for 2 nights only on Fri., March 23 and Sat., March 24 Both shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets: $47.50. 212-307-7171.

The following free concerts in your listings of cultural events. Mr. Grossman will conduct the orchestra in works by Mozart, Verdi, Haydn, Still and R. Strauss. Violin soloist at these performances will be Allan Schiller; Newton Senior Center (Italian Charities Bldg.) 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst on Tues. Mar. 6 at 2: 15 p.m.; Service Now for Adult Persons 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens on Wed., Mar. 14 at 1 p.m.; AARP of Auburndale Lutheran Church, 44-10 192 St. on Mon., Mar. 19 at 2 p.m.; Bell Park Jewish Center 231-10 Hillside Ave. on Thurs., Mar. 22 at 1 p.m.; Hillcrest Jewish Center 183-02 Union Turnpike; Sun., Mar. 25 at 2 p.m.; Samuel Fielf YM&YMHA, 59-20 Little Neck Parkway on Tues., Mar. 27 at 11 a.m. and at the Howard Beach Senior Center, 156-45 84 St., Howard Beach on Wed., April 18 at 1:15 p.m. 718-776-5914.

Jazzy Ladies, the grand divas of jazz take center stage in “Jazzy Ladies,” with vocalist Lorraine Anthanio Lofaso. Hear classics made famous by Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Ida Cox and others on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Rosedale Branch Public Library, 144-20 243 St., Rosedale. 718-528-8490.

African-American Classical Music, with Cliff Lee Plus Three. Lyrical trumpeter Cliff Lee mesmerizes audiences with music of the masters–Miles Davis, Blue Mitchell, Freddie Hubbard, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and others will be held on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at the South Ozone Park Branch Public Library, 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard, 718-529-1660.

The Blues Tunes of Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith, featuring the Bennett Harris Blues Duo will be held on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. at the

Rego Park Branch Public Library, 91-41 63 Drive, Rego Park . Celebrate the flavor and spirit of the old-time blues with Bennett Harris and Gary Brooks. The Duo will highlight the music of two of America's greatest blues singers. 718-459-5140.

Known by his fans as “The Voice,” Jay Black and The Americans will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Sat., March 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. 212-307-7171.

Brazilian Soul, featuring De'bora and John Watts will be held on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Court Square Branch, 25-01 Jackson Ave., Experience the rich, rhythmic power and sensuality of African music from in the contemporary musical styles of Brazil. Enjoy Samba, Boss Nova, Music from Bahia and Musical Popular de Brazil. 718-937-2790.

Mary Wilson and The Supremes, along with Dennis Edwards' Temptation Review, will perform at Westbury Music Fair on Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. 212-307-7171.

The Bellerose-Floral Park Centre Lions Club, presents its second annual Doo-Wop Concert to benefit the Guide Dog Foundation on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard T. Herber Auditorium 75 Ocean Ave., Malverne. Featuring Lenny Cocco and the Chimes, the Dimensions, The Del-Vikings, Vito Picone and the Elegants and Steve Mitchell (A Touch of Elvis) hosted by WCBS FM 101.1's Don K. Reed. Tickets: $25. 516-437-2509.

Westbury Music Fair kicks off the 2001 Country Concert Series with Alan Jackson performing on Sat., Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $60. 212-307-7171.

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the San Francisco Symphony at 8 p.m., Fri., Feb. 23 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at Long Island University. 516-299-3100.

Johnny Mathis, one of the most enduring figures in popular music, has recorded more than 100 albums, including many that have become milestones in 20th century popular culture. For the first time in three years, Mathis will perform his satin smooth vocals at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 2 and Sat., March 3. Both performances are at 8 pm. Tickets: 212- 307-7171.

“Here they come…” Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones, also known as The Monkees come to Westbury Music Fair on Sun., March 11 at 7 pm. Tickets are $40. 212-307-7171.

Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan will grace the stage at Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.

Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engval, along with special guests Ron White and Larry The Cableguy, Foxworthy and Engvall appear at Westbury Music Fair on March l0 at 6 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets: $37.50. 212-307-7171.

The third Doo-Wop Golden Oldies Concert will take place on March 31 at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross High School, 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing. The event will be hosted by Don K Reed of WCBC FM 101.1 and will feature five Doo-Wop acts: The Classics, Passions, Mystics, Chantels, Emotions, and one Acapella Group. Tickets: $25. 718-224-1226.

A winter break performance, “Earth Beat Concert” will be Tues., Feb. 20 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (check in at 10:30) at Alley Pond Environemental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Admission: $6. $4, $2. 718-229-4000.

Buster Poindexter brings his “Hot! Hot! Hot!” performance to Westbury Music Fair on Fri., March 9 at 8 p.m.. Tickets: $32.50. 212-307-7171.

Irish Candelight Cafe Night with Morningstar, performing authentic Irish Ballads, folk songs and love song will be held on Sat., March 3 at 7 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. Fee: $15. 718-358-0067.

Up 'N Irish, a rousing celebration of all things Irish, comes to Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 8 at 8 pm with Andy Cooney, Brendan Grace and Dermot O'Brien. Tickets: $30. 212-307-7171.

R&B star Isaac Hayes and sitcom star D.L. Hughley come to Westbury Music Fair at 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 17. Tickets: 212-307-7171.

Broadway star and recording artist Linda Eder will appear at Westbury Music Fair on Fri., Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. 631-888-9000.

The Queens Museum of Art highlights a range of compelling glass works in an exhibition titled “Heart of Glass,” on display from Feb. 22 through May 27. The seven international artists included in this survey take a conceptual and poetic approach to the medium while demonstrating its versatility. A kaleidoscope of shape, texture, color and size is employed by each artist to evoke visceral reactions to their themes of nature, science, folklore, myths, and history. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.

Cliff Lee Plus Three, led by lyrical trumpeter Cliff Lee, will present an afternoon concert of “African-American Classical Music” on Sat., Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the South Ozone Park Branch, 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard. Mr. Lee will mesmerize audiences with music from the masters – Miles Davis, Blue Mitchell, Freddie Hubbard, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and others. 718-529-1660.

On Sat., Feb. 17 at 3 p.m., the Bennett Harris Blues Duo will present the “Blues Tunes Of Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith” at the Rego Park Branch, 91-41 63 Drive, 718-459-5140. Celebrate the flavor and spirit of the old-time blues with Queens natives Bennett Harris on vocal, guitar, harmonica and even the circa-1941 steel guitar, and Gary Brooks on Fender bass. The Bennett Harris Blues Duo will also be performing the “Blues Tunes Of Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith” on Sat., Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Ozone Park Branch, 92-24 Rockaway Boulevard. 718-845-3127.

The Center For Culture, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc. 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica presents a Jazz Concert featuring Ricardo Strobert Quintet, featuring Chief Hawthorn Bey, Andrei Strobert, Charles Carrington, and Nat Valentine on Sat., Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets. $10, $12. Also special guest poet: Ibn Kazi Supreme Allah. 718-523-3312.

“Brazilian Soul” featuring De'bora and John Watts, explores the rich, rhythmic power and sensuality of African music found in the contemporary musical styles of Brazil. Enjoy Samba, Bossa Nova, music from Bahia and Musica Popular de Brazil, including traditional music from Brazil, as well as engrossing stories about the songs, composers and performers who bring the music to life. The performance is on Wed., Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Court Square Branch, 25-01 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, 718-937-2790.

Jazz Is Dead, an acoustic exploration into Grateful Dead's landmark recordings “Workingman's Beauty” and “American Beauty” starring Jeff Pevar, Alphonso Johnson, T Lavitz, and Rod Morgenstein with special guests Paul Barerre and Fred Tackett from Little Feat comes to Westbury Music Fair on Thurs., March 22 at 8 p.m. 212-307-7171.

Contests

The Alliance of Queens Artist announces that Krispy Kreme is sponsoring the Doughnut Art Contest open to all New York area artists working in oils, acrylics, watercolor, pencil, markers, collage, etc. You must submit a slide or photo of your original art which includes a doughnut and Krispy Kreme logo. First prize is a purchase award of $2,500 from Krispy Kreme. Deadline: March 3. For the application and more information send a self-addressed stamped enevlope to: AQA Gallery Attn: Doughnut, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375. 718-520-9842.

Dancing

Korean Music and Dance, will be performed by Poongmul Nori Company of New York Korean Percussion Ensemble on Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Woodside Branch Public Library, 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside. 718- 429-4700.

Dominican Republic Traditional Dances, featuring Ballet Folklorico America will be held on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Corona Branch Public Library, 38-23 104 St., Corona. 718- 426-2844.

Ballroom Dancing is held Wednesdays at Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St., Flushing from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 718-268-2800.

Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point, presents Country Line Dancing on Mondays for beginners from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Intermediates learn from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Admission: $5, $6. 718-358-0067.

Irish dancing lessons with All-Ireland dancing champion Niall O'Leary are offered at Yeats' Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd. in Bayside from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday. 212-726-1602.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, presents ballroom dancing every Friday at 2 p.m. Admission: $40. 718-423-8179.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, presents free line dance lessons every Monday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 1 p.m. 718-423-8179.

Line Dancing with Steve is held every Monday at Community Education Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.

Society Tempo Ballroom Dancers is offering lessons to the public in the latest crazes of Ballroom at their Forest Hills, Belie Harbor, Glendale, Bayside, Floral Park, Elmhurst, Maspeth, and Flushing locations, complimentary to the complete beginner. Learn how, with or without a partner, and enjoy socializing. Membership requires learning basics in the standard dances, but membership is not a requirement. 718-891-4209.

Israeli and Folk Dance Class will be held every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 209 St., and Cross Island Parkway. Instructors Rae and George Nemoviche. 718-428-6363.

Demonstrations

Mary Jo Anzel presents a floral watercolor demonstration on March 2, Fri., at 8 p.m. at The National Art League 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. This promises to be an informative,instructive demonstration given by a creative talented artist. All ate welcome. No admission. The League is at: 44-21 Douglastotl Parkway, Douglaston. 718-224-4953.

Dramatic Presentations

What would have happened if Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. had actually met? “The Meeting” is a dramatized account of what might have taken place between two strong leaders with differing views on achieving civil rights. The URAEUS Repertory Theatre will perform at the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, 100-01 Northern Blvd., on Wed., Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. 718-651-1100.

Veteran actor Marvin Kazembe Jefferson portrays the iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King and tells stories about his life, focusing on the years 1965 -1967 in “Martin Luther King: A Chautauqua.” This one-man play will be presented on Sat., Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Far Rockaway Branch, 1637 Central Avenue, 718-327-2549 and on Thurs., Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the East Elmhurst Branch, 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, 718-424-2619.

Meet Author Edwidge Danticat on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Laurelton Library Branch, 134-26 225th Street. Ms. Danticat's novel, A Farming of Bones, poetically yet brutally recounts the 1937 slaughter of thousands of Haitians living and working in the Dominican Republic by the dictator Rafael Trujillo, as well as the physical cruelties of working the sugar cane fields. Danticat's collection of short stories, Krik? Krak! was a National Book Award finalist; her novel Breath, Eyes, Memory was selected by Oprah Winfrey. For further information, phone 718-528-2822.

The Bayside Historical Society will hold an Antique Show and Valentine Brunch on Sat., Feb.. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $25. Antique show: $5. 718-352-1548.

Events

The 25th Annual Irish Cultural Day will be held on Sun. March 4 at St. Mel's Church auditorium, 26 Ave. and 154 St., Flushing, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Continuous live Irish music and songs by Pat Cahillane Jr. Tir Na Gael and Niall O'Leary Schools' of Irish step dancing. Ceili dancing. Pipers. Also, exhibits, gifts, Irish music, books, art, foods, history and language. Catholic supplies shop. Films of Ireland. Donation $4. adults, children under 12 free. Free tea or coffee and Irish soda bread or cake. 718-746-3837.

The Roy Wilkins Center at 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard plans to unveil a commemorative stamp featuring Roy Wilkins on Thurs., Feb. 15. For details, call 276-4630.

Meet Mark Twain, professional actor Douglas Broyles will present the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain on Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Fresh Meadows Branch Public Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, 718-454-7272.

The Black Spectrum Theatre in Roy Wilkins Park presents “Friendship Express,” the story of a boy who goes on a journey to find a friend after his best buddy moves away. Performances are at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Fri., Feb. 16. Call 723-1800, Ext. 15.

All children and their parents are invited to participate in a gala Children's Purim Party and Carnival to be held on Sun., March 4 at 10 a.m. at the Briarwood Jewish Center, 139-06 86th Ave., Briarwood. The festivities will begin with songs, skits, and a children's Costume Parade and Contest. Every child in costume will get a prize. The party will be followed by a Carnival. Other refreshments and tickets for Carnival games are reasonably priced. 718-657-5151

The Senior Adult Department of the Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, presents a Join us for our monthly Simcha Party on Thurs., Feb. 22 when Alicia Murray will present Come to the Cabaret. Admission: $2, $4. 718-268-5011.

Exhibits

The New York Hall of Science presents Psychology: It's More Than You Think” through April 29 and The Living Carpet and exhibit that accompanies Psychology in the Great Hall. 718-699-0005.

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Inc. 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica presents Sequined Surfaces: Haitian Vodoun Flags from Feb. 20 through April 7. 718-658-7400.

The 71st Annual Spring Open Juried Exhibition of the National Art League will be presented May 7 to June 8. $1,500 in awards. All media except photography,judged by Charlotta Kotik, Curator ofthe Brooklyn Museum. SASE for prospectus to : Open Show,National Art League,44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 718-224-4953

The Bayside Historical Society, Building 208, Fort Totten, Bayside presents Paper Quilts. An exhibition by artist, papermaker Zelda Tanenbaum. There will be a tour of the quilts and demonstration at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. 718-352-1548.

The Community Church of Douglaston presents the works of three known.articles of our community. Mary Ann Klein, Diane Liberman, and Jean Rogers. Exhibit hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m on Feb.10 and I 1, 17 and 18, 24 and 25, March 3 and March 10 and 11. 718-229-2169

The Queens Museum of Art presents the exhibition, “Gio Ponli – A Metaphysical World” from Feb. 15 through May 20, revealing the full scope of Ponti's multifaceted production and contribution. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.

Queensborough Community College Holocaust Resource Center and Archives presents “Janusz Korczak's Warsaw” through June 30. The exhibit traces the career of Janusz Korczak in Warsaw until his death at Treblinka in August, 1942. Consists of a narrative text, photographs and documents. Library Basement, Room 30. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event. 718-225-1617.

Look up in the sky…it's a bird…it's a plane…no, it's Not-a-Superhero, appearing at the Queens Museum of Art Feb. 22 through May 27. Artist Luca Buvoli presents the latest chapter in the adventures of Not-a-Superhero, in the exhibition Around, Around, and Away-Not-a-Superhero and the Myth of New York, the latest installment in the museum's Wall Work series. Admission: $5, $2.50. 718-592-9700.

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 to the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 718-699-0005

The History of the Great Hall – the Architecture of the New York Hall of Science is presented by the Hallin 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.

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.

“Angels of Deliverance,” an exhibit on the Underground Railroad continues through Feb. 25 at the Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. 718-939-0647.

“Castle – 6,500 years of Bayside History,” and other exhibits are on display at the Bayside Historical Society Mondays through Saturdays. 718-3521548.

An ongoing Art Exhibit featuring Oilist Mary Ann Klein, watercolorist Diane Lieberman, and photographer Jean Rogers on Feb 10, 11, 17 ,18, 24, 25 and March 3, 10, 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Church of Doulgaslton, 39-50 Douglaston Parkway. 718-229-6169.

Festivals

Queens Recreation presents its third annual Winter Festival on Wed., Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 23 p.m. at Sorrentino Recreation Center, 18-48 Cornaga Ave., Far Rockaway. 718-520-5919.

Films

“The Seventh Voyage Of Sinbad” will be presented at the Museum of the Moving Image on Feb. 17 at 12 p.m.

Ray Harryhausen's “Handmade Fantasies” will be presented at the Museum of the Moving Image on Feb. 19 at noon.

“Shoot The Piano Player” will be presented at the Museum of the Moving Image Feb. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

“The Girl From Chicago” will be presented at the Museum of the Moving Image Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Admission is $8.50, $5.50, $4.50. Museum members are admitted free. 718-784-0077.

Forums

A Visual Arts Forum will be held on the second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at La Vuelta Bistro, Long Island City. Artists are invited to bring one work of art to share. 718-274-9585.

Instruction/lectures

Traditional Greek folk dances are taught weekly at the Greek Cultural Center, 27-18 Hoyt Ave., 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.

Lectures

Novelist W.G. Sebald will be the guest of the Queens College Evening Readings on Tues., March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Music Building, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing. Admission: $8. 718-997-4646.

St. John's University's Center of Asian Studies continues its Yat-Sen Lecture Series on Tues., Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Seminar Room on the Queens Campus. The lecture entitles “The Agony of Victory: The First Nine Months of PResident Chen Shui-bians Administration will be delivered by Dr. Murray B. Rubinstein Department of History at Baruch/CUNY and Chair, Taiwan Studios GRoup/Association of Asian Studies. Free admission. 718-990-1526.

Meetings

The Queens College Community Orchestra will meet on Mon., Feb. 26 and will continue to meet on Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for 12 sessions. 718-997-5700.

Performances

We're Into Love, an original musical revue highlighting songs about love and other human relationships. Includes “Love and Marriage,” “Together Wherever We Go,” and more will be presented on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Woodhaven Branch Public Library, 85-41 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven. 718-849-1010.

The Outrageous Fortune Company presents Arcadia, the award winning play by Tom Stoppars, at Queens Theatre in the Park on March 2,3,9, and 10 at 8 p.m. and March 4 and 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $18, $16. 718-760-00064.

The Chinese Theater Workshop presents “Kasper as a Banana,” a play about misadventures that illustrate the difficulties experienced by the city's Chinese immigrant community and raises issues common to every ethnic immigrant community newly arrived to American shores. A discussion of the play will follow the performance on Sat., Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the North Hills Branch, 57-04 Marathon Pkwy., 718-225-3550. Also on Sat., Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m at the Woodside Branch, 54-22 Skillman Ave. A discussion of the play will follow the performance. 715-420-4700

Through the magic of live musical theater, all-time favorite children's classics come to life this spring at Westbury Music Fair including, Yate's Musical Theatre's Snow White on March 10 at 11 a.m. and Peter Rabbit on April 14 at I1 a.m. Franklin the Turtle will make a stop at Westbury with Franklins Big Adventure on Sun., May 6 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 212- 307-7171.

A novice Angel, with a special mission, is sent to earth to work as a servant for an eccentric upper-class family. The End of the World may be near. A “human comedy” for the whole family will be presented through March 11. English Performances: Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Spanish Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. Tickets $20, $18. 718-729-3880.

The grand divas of jazz take center stage in “Jazzy Ladies,” with vocalist Lorraine Anthanio Lofaso on Thurs., Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Rosedale Branch, 144-20 243 Street. Hear classics made famous by Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Ida Cox and Morgana King, and favorites such as “Romance in the Dark,” “My Old Flame,” and Big Mama Thornton's “You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog!” 718-528-8490.

Smooth rhythm and blues are the focus of “Yesterday and Today,” a performance by the Charles Carrington Trio, featuring vocalist Penney Dossett, Charles Carrington on keyboard and Al MacDowell on bass. The performance will take place on Sat., Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. at the South Jamaica Branch, 108-41 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, and will include selections like Gwen Guthrie's “Close To You,” Smokey Robinson's “Ooo Baby, Baby,” and Joycelyn Brown's “Somebody Else's Guy.” 718-739-4088.

The Parkside Players winter production of Ira Levin's Veronica's Room scheduled to open this weekend has beenpostponed. The new dates are March 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 1. 718-497-4922.

Queens Theatre in the Park In F1ushing Meadows Corona Park presents Jazzdance by Danny Buraczeski, on Sat., March 3 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sun., March 4 at 3 p.m. in Manhattan the following week. Song Awakened is a lyrically sensuous suite to the vocals of Cesaria Evora, and is inspired by Buraczeski's 2000 trip to Havana. Tickets: $27, $24, $21, and $17. 718-760-0064,

Chinese Theater Workshop. “Kaspar As A Banana,” performed in English by Kuang-Yu Fong and Stephen Kaplin, a comic theater piece for families about the immigrant experience will be held on Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the North Hills Branch Public Library, 57-04 Marathon Parkway. 718-225-3550.

Classic and Ritual Dances from Southern Philipppines with Potri Ranka Manis will be held on Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Branch Public Library, 86-01 Broadway, Elmhurst. 718-271-1020.

The Black Spectrum Theatre, 177 Street and Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica presents Friendship Express,. Performances are through Fri., Feb. 16 at 10 am. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $6. 718-723-1800.

Dream a Dream Productions, a theater repertory company, will perform scenes and monologues on selected Saturdays now through March at the Forest Hills Branch Public Library, 108-19 71st Ave. 718-268-7934.

Queens Theatre in the Park, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park,presents Imago's “Frogs, Lizards, Orbs and Slinkys” on Sat., March 10 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $IS; $16, $12. 718-760-0064,

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. All poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights and comedians are welcome. 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.

Queens Theatre in the Park presents Sam Harris In Concert, Fri., March 9 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage of Queens Theafre in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Tickets: $22, $18, $15 718-760-0064.

Poetry

The Center For Culture, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc. 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica and Marcus Garvey Revolutionary Guards presents an Open Mic! Free yourself from mental slavery with a night of the rhythms of Jah on Sun., Feb. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Donation: $2. 718-523-3312.

Singles

Cyber Singles meets Thursdays at 9 p.m. at Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St. 718-268-2800.

The Central Queens Y in Forest Hills offers volleyball for singles 22 to 45 on Sunday mornings. 718-268-5011.

Outdoor Singles activities hotline is 718-353-5506.

Seniors

The Forest Hills Senior Center offers line dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. 718-699-1010.

The Kew Gardens Community Center offers a variety of exercise, art, and other classes and activities throughout the week. 718-268-5960.

The Rego Park Senior Center offers meals, health screenings, housing clinics, ballroom dancing, line dancing, and other events and activities. 718-896-8511.

Slide Lectures

Pedro Pacheco will give a slide lecture of his work on the theme, “The Essential in Art,” the creative attitude of the artist, on Sun., Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. This is a snow-day make-up. All are welcome. Free admission. Refreshments provided. 718-224-4953.

Workshops

A Watercolor Workshop for Adults will be held on Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Central Library Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. Preregistration is required. 718-990-0700.

The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitian Ave., Forest Hills offers Kids Painting Workshops will be held on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids have fun while finding a new to express themselves. 718-520-9842.

The Acting Workshop of Queens continues this fall at the Forest Hills Adult Center, 67-01 110th Street, at 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.

Esther Krichevsky teaches portrait drawing to novices and practiced artists at Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. 718-268-5960.

The Queens Museum of Art presents free Family Drop-In Art Workshops every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 718-592-9700.