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Making Moves Dance Festival 2021 ~ To Life!
Jamaica Performing Arts Center - Lawn 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United StatesAfter pivoting to an online model in 2020 due to COVID-19, JCAL is now returning this storied festival to the community. Making Moves Dance Festival 2021 ~ To Life is a free two-day event set to take place on the…
SACC Jazz Vespers w/ Bassist Kim Clarke
Saint Albans Congregational Church 172-17 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NYThe Saint Albans Congregational church invites one and all to their free monthly Jazz vespers concert. This afternoon's concert will feature the Bassist Kim Clarke. Kim Clarke is a bassist extraordinaire, who will feature an all ladies group for this…
Big Bang Baby
Resorts World Casino - Bar 360 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone ParkInfusing the market with stellar musicianship, unique song selection and relentless stage energy the members of BIG BANG BABY play nineteen instruments, all taking turns on lead vocals for a sound that cannot be matched with a rotating show of…
The 21st Century Performer – Acting, Writing & Filmmaking Intensive
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesHave you ever wondered how your favorite actors go seamlessly from a Hollywood movie to the Broadway stage? Each week, participants will apply their knowledge to transforming real-life, lived experiences into theatrical performances; working on classical and contemporary monologues; and…
Piano: Beginner to Intermediate
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesAn intensive for beginning to intermediate piano students. Each student will practice rhythmic fluency, note reading as well as piano technique while preparing an individual piano piece to practice and perform at the end of the semester. A small-group class…
Ceramics 101 With Sana Musasama (Ages 12 and Up)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis introductory course is designed to give students a hands-on educational and artistic experience using the medium of clay. Students will begin with basic hand-building techniques and ways of shaping clay, including coil, pinch and slab methods. Students will also…
Drawing & Painting 101
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesStudents will be encouraged to develop their own personal style while building their art-making vocabulary and strengthening their fine motor and problem-solving skills. For questions regarding this class, please email [email protected] Event Dates and times Classes will take place at…
Fashion Design 101 with Indo Aboki
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesStudents will learn to draw a 10-figure head, texture/fabric rendering, and create their own design using a sewing machine (provided by JCAL) as well as by hand with a needle. A basic straight stitch, zigzag stitch and buttonholes will also…
Ceramics 101 With Sana Musasama (Ages 12 and Up)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis introductory course is designed to give students a hands-on educational and artistic experience using the medium of clay. Students will begin with basic hand-building techniques and ways of shaping clay, including coil, pinch and slab methods. Students will also…
Create Your Own Perfomance!
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesUsing all levels of ability, this group will explore how to collaborate, with team-building exercises designed to introduce social skills and communication supports. Then, through rap, rhythms, mask-making and short scripts, students will tell a story that highlights issues in…
The Petula Beckles Jazz Festival
Laurelton Farmer's Market 224-10 141st Road, Laurelton, NY, United StatesTerri Cann, Sheldon Ray, Cover Story, 1Pablo, Mike the Chaplain and more will join Petula Beckles for the first-ever Petula Beckles Jazz Festival. Don't miss Petula and friends! The inimitable Gail Lewis hosts.
Black Men Guided An Art Exhibition
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis program is made possible by the New York City Artist Corps.
Hands on History: Puppet Theatres!
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaAs the year comes to an end, celebrate the holiday season with King Manor! Since puppets were a popular holiday gift for children living in the 19th century, join us to make your own puppets and miniature puppet theatre! Hands…
Holiday on the Avenue
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaHolidays on the Avenue returns to Jamaica, hosted this year at King Manor! Come visit the museum for a FREE, festive afternoon of arts and crafts, gift giveaways, a small business faire, and the annual tree lighting in Rufus King…
Winter Festival
Roy Wilkins Park 119-08 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, United StatesSlated for Destruction: Learn how a Piano works by Destroying One
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaIn this workshop, attendees will get to learn how an old, unsalvageable piano works by destroying it -- and taking a look inside the instrument! Each attendee will have the opportunity to see, feel, and experience all the internal mechanisms…
Christmas Grand Market
Merrick Academy 136-25 218th Street, Springfield GardensMINDSET MAKEOVER: Virtual Vision Board Bash
Zoom Online, NYBe intentional in 2022 & Join us Wednesday night at 7pm for our vision board session in the comfort of your own home. ZOOM: 827 2717 3612 PASSCODE: 466263
Hands on History: Douglass Day!
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaOur monthly Hands on History family program returns for Douglass Day! Celebrate Frederick Douglass' 205th or 206th birthday and Valentine's Day together and learn about abolition activism and civil rights in the 19th century! Did you know Douglass chose his…
Thursday Night Jazz Presents Emma Frank
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesAbout Emma Frank - Born and raised outside of Boston, Emma Frank spent almost ten years in Montreal, working, getting a literature degree at McGill University, and working on songwriting before moving to New York City four years ago. Frank’s…