The Astoria Neighborhood
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NYC Musical Saw Festival8th Annual Festival Held At The Hellenic Cultural Center In AstoriaAugust 7, 2010 / Astoria / Queens Buzz. The 8th annual Musical Saw Festival was held at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria. This fine art dates back to 17th century when woodcutting musicians around the world simultaneously began developing the saw as a musical instrument. In time a number of companies started manufacturing saws to cater to this part of the market. The art form emerged in places as far away as Sweden, France and Japan; but we understand that America has emerged as the center of the art form. The Musical Saw Festival held in Astoria is the world's largest and the following report captures some of its flavor. Click here to view a short report on the NYC Musical Saw Festival in Astoria. The photo to the left was taken by Pat Merino. |
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Cool Breeze & Music Attracts ThousandsBands Beat The Heat @ Astoria Music NowJuly 24, 2010 / Astoria / Queens Buzz. Dire predictions of hot & humid were about the only ones who didn't show on Saturday at the Astoria Music Now rock festival in Astoria Park. A cool dry breeze wafted in off the river making it feel more like the low 80's and dry. You can see this for yourself in the photos we took that show few people, if anyone, actually sweating it out. Twenty-nine bands, mostly local, came out to play and thousands came out to watch and listen. Click here to view a slide show and report with photos of Astoria Music Now 2010. 3 opinions posted |
Photos - 5 Boro Bike Ride In QueensMay 2nd, 2010 / LIC & Astoria / Queens Buzz. It was a sunny, hot, humid morning as I biked my way over to the Queens Boro Bridge to watch 30,000 Five Boro Bike Riders descend into Queens. None of them seemed to be having any difficulty, as they made their way up 21st Street to Astoria Park. I followed along and shot some photos and it's worth saying that 21st Street is in need of some repair. It's a rumbling road that one would expect to find in a third world nation, not along the East River waterfront of America's largest city. Click here for a few particulars, a slide show and 5 boro bike ride photos 2010 in Astoria Park and Queens. |
Astoria Maps - OverviewClick to view three maps of Astoria: 1) Map of Shopping Districts In Astoria with links to shop home pages on this site, 2) Map of Astoria Restaurants that have been reviewed on this site, and 3) Map of cultural attractions in Astoria most for which there are reports about them to be found on this site. Click here to view Astoria Maps - Maps of Shops, Restaurants and Cultural Attractions in Astoria Queens. |
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Astoria Performing Arts CenterAstoria Performing Arts Center - Children Of EdenMay 4, 2010 / Astoria / Queens Buzz. I just returned from watching a dress rehearsal of Children Of Eden which is about to open at the Astoria Performing Arts Center [APAC] at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Astoria. I’ll start by clarifying the relationship of APAC to the Good Shepherd Church, which is something I had previously pondered. APAC Offices Are Located In Good Shepherd ChurchThe Good Shepherd Church is the home to the United Methodist Church which owns and runs the church. The church apparently shares the space with the United Methodist Korean Church as well as rents some space to the Astoria Performing Arts Center. To our knowledge, the church and APAC are not affiliated. |
Greek Orthodox Church In AstoriaLenten & Easter Services In AstoriaAstoria / March 3, 2010. The following is a report about the Greek Orthodox Church in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens NY. This report covers the Greek Orthodox churches of St Demtrios and St Catherine & George in Astoria. We will add to this report during Holy Week and Holy Friday which end in April of 2010. Click here to view our report about the Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria NY. |
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Egyptian Restaurants In Astoria - Al OmdaAstoria. Al Omda, loosely translated, means 'mayor of the city' in the Egyptian language. And the feast we had on Friday night was certainly worthy of such a high-ranking government official. But tonite there weren't any officials, just three men with hearty appetites looking for a great meal in the heart of Astoria. This is a review of the Al Omda Egyptian restaurant in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens NY. This restaurant is known for its authentic Egyptian cuisine which arrived here with the owner who is originally from Alexandria, Egypt. Click here to read more about the Al Omda Egyptian Restaurant in Astoria. |
Wine Bars In Astoria - WinegasmWinegasm is a wine and tapas bar in Astoria Queens NY. They offer good service, a nice selection of wines and an appetizing array of finger food as well as a few entrees. Click here to read a full review of Winegasm Wine Bar in Astoria. |
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Rosario's Italian Food StoreItalian Food Stores Near DitmarsDitmars Astoria / Queens Buzz. I recently ventured into Rosario’s Italian food store, just underneath the NW subway terminal near Ditmars Blvd in Astoria. Rosario’s has a well-kept authentic Italian gourmet grocery store and delicatessen. Click here to read the rest of the story about Rosario's Italian food store in Astoria Queens. |
Spas In Queens - Angel Spa In AstoriaThis is a report about Angel Spa in Astoria and Pure Spa in Sunnyside. These spas provide manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and more. Click here to read our report about spas in Astoria, Sunnyside & Queens. |
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NYC Musical Saw Festival8th Annual Festival Held At The Hellenic Cultural Center In AstoriaAugust 7, 2010 / Astoria / Queens Buzz. The 8th annual Musical Saw Festival was held at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria. This fine art dates back to 17th century when woodcutting musicians around the world simultaneously began developing the saw as a musical instrument. In time a number of companies started manufacturing saws to cater to this part of the market. The art form emerged in places as far away as Sweden, France and Japan; but we understand that America has emerged as the center of the art form. The Musical Saw Festival held in Astoria is the world's largest and the following report captures some of its flavor. Click here to view a short report on the NYC Musical Saw Festival in Astoria. The photo to the left was taken by Pat Merino. |
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