December 2019
Tuesday Afternoon Movie: “The Best Man Holiday” (2013, R)
When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited. Director: Malcolm D. Lee Writers: Malcolm D. Lee Stars: Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Melissa…
Find out more »Swing Out!: Eyal Vilner Big Band Holiday Extravaganza Featuring Guest Vocalist Shenel Johns
The Eyal Vilner Big Band returns to the Culture Connection series at Queens Public Library for a special holiday show celebrating their new release Swing Out! It is the fourth album of the critically acclaimed ensemble that follows the trajectory…
Find out more »Classic Movie Thursday: “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969)
James Bond woos a mob boss' daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt (as Peter Hunt) Writers: Simon…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Movie: “The Ref” (1994, R)
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve. Director: Ted Demme Writers: Marie Weiss (story), Richard LaGravenese Stars: Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey R | 1h 36min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Find out more »Movie Night Wednesdays: “The Public” (2019, PG-13)
An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold. Director: Emilio Estevez Writer: Emilio Estevez Stars: Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio…
Find out more »Classic Movie Thursday: “A Christmas Carol” (1938)
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was as mean and miserly as Scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences…
Find out more »Classic Movie Thursday: “My Reputation” (1946)
A recent widow meets an army major while skiing and despite pressures from friends and family becomes romantically involved with him. Director: Curtis Bernhardt Writers: Catherine Turney (screenplay), Clare Jaynes Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Warner Anderson 1h 34min |…
Find out more »January 2020
Sunday Concerts At Central: Roz Brown & Friends
Let's kick 2020 into high gear with non-stop dancing to a wide variety of jams that have moved us throughout the decades, from '60s Motown, '70s disco, and '80s pop/rock to present day dance hits.
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