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Auditions/Rehearsals
Acting Seniors
Senior Theater Acting Repertory welcomes seniors interested in acting. Wed. & Fri.. 347-2310 or Stan Guttman at 224-2729.
Barbershop Harmony
Barbershop Harmony Society Queens chapter seeks men who enjoy singing. Rehearsals Wed., 8 p.m. 74-15 175th St. 468-8416.
Playwrights sought
The Colonial Players of Hollis Woods Community Church is seeking playwrights, actors, directors, stage managers, technicians, judges, carpenters, painters and general staff for their first-ever Original Short Play celebration. Plays will be showcased in October. Great opportunity to get your play produced. Call Colonial Players at 464-1907 or go to colonialplayers.home.att.net
“Rebecca” auditions
Theatre à la Carte is holding auditions for the fall production of Daphne Du Maurier’s “Rebecca,” (woman in her 20s) and two men (30-50). Call 212-904-2667 and we’ll get back to you.
Talent sought
Talent show to benefit Toys For Tots and breast cancer research to be held at LeHavre on the Water in Whitestone. Seeking participants, acts to raise money for the charities. Call Eddie Ramos at 767-6200 or 917-476-8488.
Classes
Acting Workshop
Acting Workshop of Queens. Mon., 7-10 p.m. Forest Hills Adult Center at Forest Hills High School, 67-01 110th St. 263-8066.
Chinese painting
Fri., 1 p.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 479-6071.
Drama/acting for kids
Ages 10-12, Mon., 6:30-7:30 p.m.; ages 13-17, Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 358-0067.
Drawing and painting
Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave. 520-9842.
Kids’ painting workshops
Tues., 4-6 p.m. The Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave. 520-9842.
Life Drawing Sessions
Teaches drawing with a live model. Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Women’s Studio Center, 43-01 21st St. 274-9585.
Portrait class
Tues., 7-10 p.m. National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway. 428-1859.
Portrait drawing
Taught by Esther Kirchevsly. Thurs., 11 a.m.-noon. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd. 268-5960.
Children’s Activities
Little Red Riding Hood
Tales in the Park at the Queens Museum of Art presents Little Red Riding Hood Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Queens Museum of Art, in the New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Admission is free. Audiences are encouraged to bring blankets and pillows for easy mobility as the action moves through several outdoor locations. Call 592-9700, Ext. 222.
Concerts
Evening of Jazz
The Milesahead Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Monday in a free concert at the central branch of the Queens Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.
Starlight Memories
The Lew Picardi Orchestra will play at the Queens Botanical Garden as part of the Big Bands, Big Sounds, Big Thursdays series at 7 p.m. Thursday. 43-50 Main St. Call 463-0263.
Jewish Concerts
The Jewish Music Under the Stars Concert Series in Cunningham Park is held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 196th Street and Union Turnpike. This week’s band: Sol Zim & Family. Call 544-9033.
Taste of Opera
The Queens Symphony Orchestra presents “A Taste of Opera,” featuring selections from “La Boheme” and “La Traviata” with guest soloists and period costumes. Sunday 4 p.m. at the Forest Park Bandshell and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Queens Botanical Garden. Call 326-4455.
Lunchtime concert
The Queens Symphony Orchestra will perform a lunchtime concert at Court Square Park Wednesday at noon. Call 326-4455.
Dancing
Ballroom dancing
Wed., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Charisma Ballroom, 71-46 Main St. 268-2800.
Country line dancing classes
Mon., 7-8 p.m. beginners; 8-9:30 p.m. intermediate. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 358-0067.
Irish dancing lessons
With all-Ireland dancing champion Niall O’Leary. Sat., 9-11 a.m. Yeats’ Tavern, 42-24 Bell Blvd. 212-726-1602.
Israeli and folk dance
With Rae and George Nemoviche. Wed., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Center. 428-6363.
Italian Dance
Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Boulevard, presents a Saturday night dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Jean & Joe. Call 478-3100.
Sunday Instruction
Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Boulevard, will give lessons 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and have dancing until 8 p.m. Lesson and music by Sal Escott. Call 478-3100.
Line dance lessons
Fri., 1 p.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Pkwy. 423-8174.
New dance program
Kew Gardens Community Center introduces a new dance program with Elaine Nester Fri. from 1 to 3 p.m. at 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202. Call 268-5960.
Sunday Instruction
Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Boulevard, will give lessons 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and have dancing until 8 p.m. Lesson and music by Sal Escott. Call 478-3100.
Tango Tips
Basic instruction and skill improvement for advanced dancers Tues., Thurs. & Sat. at 6 p.m. Call 212-239-8561
Exhibits
America: The Private “I”s
An exhibit by Karlos Carcamo and Joonhyun Kim, at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, runs through Saturday. 161-04 Jamaica Ave. The exhibit explores pop images, hip hop culture and commercialism in urban communities. Call 658-7400.
Annual showcase
National Art Exhibition at St. John’s University runs through Friday at the Chung-Cheng Art Gallery in Sun Yat Sen Hall, Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 990-7476.
Bayside History
“Castle — 6,500 years of Bayside History.” Daily, except Sunday. Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten. 352-1548.
Bayside was a Wilderness Then
Oral History Exhibit. “Bayside was a Wilderness Then: Little Neck Bay-North Shore Trolleys.” Building 208, Fort Totten. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat. & Sun. noon to 4 p.m. 352-1548.
Emotional Realism
Originals by Nicotra, an exhibit of Emotional Realism painter Charles Nicotra, runs through Sept. 30 at the Cedar House Cafe, 70-10 Grand Ave. Call 478-9569.
Gaugin in Queens
Heart of Gold
Through September, PS 1 Contemporary Arts Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave. 784-2084.
Intense visuals
William Steiger: 130 ft high, 65 thou gal, 1/2 mile deep, through Aug. 24 at the Bulova Corporate Center, 75-20 Astoria Blvd. 899-0700.
Looking to Sea
Peter Lundberg’s monumental sculpture “Looking to Sea,” which stands at Riis Landing in Fort Tilden, will be the center of attention during a reception for the artists from 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Call 474-0861.
Magnus von Plessen
Through September, PS 1 Contemporary Arts Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. 784-2084.
Mexico City
An exhibition about the exchange rates of bodies and values, through September, PS 1 Contemporary Arts Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave. 784-2084.
Modern architecture
“Twentieth Century Borough: 100 Years of Modern Architecture in Queens.” Exhibit explores changing facets of Modernism over a century of growth through March 2003 at Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave. Presented by the Queens Historical Society. Call 939-0647, Ext. 17.
New Western Frontier
Art of Long Island City, The New Western Frontier, through Sept. 29, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. 463-7700.
Queens International
The Queens Museum of Art presents “Queens International,” an exhibit of 20 artists who live or work in Queens while maintaining strong connections to their native country. The exhibit runs Sunday through Nov. 3 at the Queens Museum of Art, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Call 592-9700.
Robotics,
Through Sept. 1, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St. 699-0005.
View
Multiple artist show at the Socrates Sculpture Park through Sunday. Broadway at Vernon Blvd. 956-1819.
Forums
Writers Forum
Writers asked to being one original work to share. Third Sat. of the month, 3 p.m. at Women’s Studio Center, Suite 216, Wills Art Deco Building, 43-01 21st St. 361-5649.
Poetry
Open Mic
First Mon. of the month, 7-9 p.m. Caffe Greco, 79-08 37th Ave. 424-6494.
Open Mic Night
For poets, musicians, singers, actors, playwrights, comedians. First & third Thurs. of the month, 7-9 p.m. Starbucks, 41-02 Main St., 424-6494.
Poppenhusen Poets Platform
Open mic for poetry. Second Sun. of the month, 7 p.m. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 358-0067.
Theater
Wizard of Oz
Saint Gregory’s Theater Group celebrates its 23rd season with the Frank L. Baum classic “The Wizard of Oz” Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Call 224-4439 or go to www.sgtg.org.
Tours
Kingsland Homestead
Tours of Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tues., Sat. & Sun. Presented by the Queens Historical Society. Call 939-0647, Ext. 17.
Queens Jazz Trail
First Sat. of each month, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 463-7700.
Workshops
Painting workshop
The Women’s Studio Center presents an acrylic and watercolor painting workshop to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Mon. with instructor Melissa Wolf. Call 361-5649 or e-mail wsc586@aol.com.
