2021-07-16

Queens Venues Resume Concerts And Events

Queens is home to a variety of musical venues – from stadiums to museums to parks – and as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be lifted across the city, many of these venues have begun to resume in-person programming. Read on to discover the rich history behind many of Queens’ most popular musical venues and learn which have begun to announce […]

Socrates Feeds The Soul AND The Tummy

Since May, the Hellgate Farm has offered fresh, seasonal produce and small batch goods. Held every Saturday at Socrates Sculpture Park, the stand is supported by Hellgate Farm, a network of residential and rooftop gardens in Queens. The purpose of the farm is to promote urban gardens and a permaculture lifestyle. Visit the farm stand on Saturdays from 10 am […]

Monuments Now – Part 1: Paul Ramírez Jonas

Situated at Socrates Sculpture Park, Paul Ramírez Jonas’ Eternal Flame is an immersive work of art open to the public until September 6. His Eternal Flame grills aim to honor the importance of cooking in global cultures. The grills are representative of cooking culture as both a symbolic and real eternal flame, inspired by the fact that there is always […]

Summer Sundays —Queensboro Dance Festival

On Sundays, from August 8 through August 29 from 11 am to 12 pm, join the Queensboro Dance Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park for Summer Sundays and learn dances from different cultures. The Queensboro Dance Festival is a summer Queens tour of performances and classes by Queens-based dance companies. 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Astoria.

5 Tips to Promote Health During Summer

During the warmer months, there’s often a great deal of shuffling and movement, including common allergy triggers like trees, pollen, mold spores, dust and dander along with pesky sinus pressure. While more commonly associated with other seasons, summer allergies can be one big pain – literally. “Common triggers such as trees, pollen, mold spores, dust and dander can wreak havoc […]