The NYC fireworks on July 4th will be over the East River this year, but if you want to get in on the action early, there will be fireworks over Astoria Park this Tuesday night. The festivities start at 7:30pm with a performance from the West Point Band, followed by fireworks around 9pm. So get… Read more »
Month: June 2015
New BOAST survey is LIVE!
Hello, and happy (almost) summer. We wanted to let you know that the next BOAST: Best of Astoria survey (warm weather edition) is now live on the web! Here is the link: http://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/LBWyWcme Some categories are the same as last time, and there are some new ones as well. The survey will be live until… Read more »
Here’s where to party in NY this summer
The New York Times just published an article about where to party in New York this summer. There is a section dedicated to Astoria, with shout-outs to Sekend Sun, The Albatross, The Bonnie, and Sanfords. Check ’em out, and enjoy this warm weather!
Warm Up at MoMA PS1
It’s June, and this is the month that the Warm Up 2015 series starts at MoMA PS1. Starting Saturday, June 27 at noon, and happening every Saturday until September 5, there is a huge concert/jam/party that goes on all day. From its website: “A New York summer staple now in its 18th year, MoMA PS1’s… Read more »
Featured BOAST Location
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, (718) 784-2084, momaps1.org
An exhibition space rather than a collecting institution, MoMA PS1 devotes its energy and resources to displaying the most experimental art in the world, and supports innovation in contemporary art. Warm Up, a popular program on Saturdays in the summer, takes place in the courtyard where DJs spin and people dance for hours.