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Q is for Queens, the greatest borough by far The Unisphere shines bright as the Christmas star It serves as a beacon so all others may see There’s no better holiday location to be Queensborough Community College Host Jack Frost will pay a visit to Queensborough Community College Dec. 2 & 4 for a musical extravaganza featuring the space age adventures of “Little Red Rocket Hood” and the country-western “Three Little Pigs,” written by Broadway vets Peter Howard and David Axelrod. Promising two shows of fun-filled adventures, fairy tale characters will be popping out of storybooks and right onto the stage. Life size toy soldiers, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer will be among the puppets kids will get to enjoy. The Dec. 2 show starts at 11 a.m. and the Dec. 4 performance begins at 2 p.m. Tickets to either show can be purchased for $10 each by calling the QCC Performing Arts Center Box office at (718) 631-6311. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.visitqpac.org. QCC is located at 222-05 56th Ave., in Bayside. Queens History Like every other year around this time, the Queens Historical Society will be giving the grounds of its 18th century landmark home, the Kingsland Homestead, a little holiday joy in preparation for a number of lectures scheduled throughout the month of December. By Dec. 11, trees and mantles will be decorated with festive ornaments just in time for author Daniel Karatzas’ presentation of his book titled, “Jackson Heights – A Garden in the City,” which is scheduled that day at 2:30 p.m. On Dec. 18, visitors can attend an “armchair tour” of Flushing’s early 20th century history with Victor Annalaro’s postcard show, where he will be showing what places in Flushing looked like then and what they are now. Also on that day at 2:30 p.m., James Driscoll will be on hand to discuss his book, “Flushing 1880-1935,” which is now on sale. Shows are moderately priced at $3 for adults and $2 for children. The Queens Historical Society is located in Flushing’s Kingsland Homestead, Weeping Beech Park, located at 143-35 37th Ave. For more information, contact QHS at 718-939-0647, Ext. 17.
Queens Gear Would you like to strut around in a “Queens College” sweatshirt, like the one comedian Jerry Seinfeld wears? Do you know someone who would? You can purchase genuine Queens College shirts, totes and other items online by going to www.queens.bkstr.com. It’s the perfect holiday gift for alumni, family – or yourself! Queens Center Mall Shopping has become such a big part of the Christmas season, even the stores themselves get into the spirit. The Queens Center Mall lit up its Christmas tree on Saturday and will host Santa from now until Dec. 24. Even with his busy schedule, Santa will find time to spend at the mall from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The mall will also hold a fundraiser called Wrapping for Inclusion, which helps children living with disabilities learn to become integrated into an environment of those living without them. But the main attraction will still likely be the stores, which include everything from Urban Outfitters to H & M. One or two sweeps through the unique shops and you can be all set for Christmas morning. For those late last- minute shoppers, the mall will also extend it hours starting Dec. 9, keeping the doors open most nights until 11 p.m. or midnight. Queens College Nutcracker The International Ballet Theater’s full-length version of the classic holiday favorite “The Nutcracker,” will return to Colden Auditorium this holiday season. The exquisite ballet, combining the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky and the magical story by E.T.A. Hoffman, is sure to delight the entire family. For dates and information, or to purchase tickets, call (718) 793-8080, or go in person to the Colden Center box office. The center is located on the Flushing campus of Queens College, between exits 24 and 25 of the eastbound service road of the Long Island Expressway (Horace Harding Expressway). Free parking is available. The center is wheelchair accessible and has facilities for the hearing-impaired. Queens Reformed Church There’s no need to be shocked if you see a few sheep accompanied by Mary, Joseph and a little Jesus just roaming around on the corner of Jamaica Avenue and Springfield Boulevard. The divine family, depicted by Queens Reformed Church parishioners, will make an appearance for the church’s live nativity scene Dec. 18. From 2-4 p.m., an event for the senses will take place, as the story of Jesus’ birth plays out before they eyes of Queens residents, hot chocolate tickles their tongues and carols fill their ears. The church is located at 94-79 Springfield Blvd. Call (718) 465-4309 for more information.
Queens Neediest On Christmas morning, when kids across Queens are digging underneath their Christmas trees for gift-wrapped packages donning their names and others are waiting eagerly for one of their eight gifts, there are hundreds of other kids sitting in hospitals wondering if Santa or loved ones remembered them. The Queens Child Guidance Center remembers them every year, and with the help of the borough’s residents there is a present waiting for each and every child. On Dec. 16, the Woodside organization is auctioning off items of $25 dollars and up, such as gift certificates, dinners, brunches and personal services, at holiday staff party to make another holiday wish come true for children who have suffered through domestic abuse. All money raised at the party will be matched dollar for dollar by the organization’s board of directors. To make a donation call (718) 651-7770. |
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