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| Flushing Town Hall Will Swing Into Summer With Outstanding Jazz, World Music, Drumming, Dance and Family Performances Flushing Town Hall will keep the summer doldrums at bay with a breadth of global music, family programs, exhibitions, jazz and workshops this July and August. The global arts venue will present over 25 programs to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds. "We are thrilled to continue our 40th anniversary season celebrations this summer with an exceptional lineup of acclaimed performers from around the globe, " says Flushing Town Hall Executive and Artistic Director Ellen Kodadek. "We also will bring back popular summer programs such as full moon drumming, and for the first time host a Jazz Jam All-Stars event that features accomplished musicians, many from Queens!" Flushing Town Hall's summer highlights include: I Wan Jan: Puppetry from Taiwan (Jul 14); Minhwa: Korean Folk Paintings in New York (Jul 19); Bulla en el Barrio (Jul 21); Minhwa Hand Fan Making (Jul 21); Svetlana & The Delancey Five (Jul 26); Cardboard Explosion! (Jul 28); Jazz Jam All-Stars (Aug 4); Annual Members' Exhibit (Aug 9); Salon Sunday (Aug 11); Sushi & Steamed Egg Workshop (Aug 18); the Monthly Jazz Jam (Jul 3, Aug 7); and Live Drawing with Models (Jul 8, Aug 12). The Open Mic Series (Jul 8, Jul 22, Aug 5, Aug 19, Aug 26, Sep 9) and an outdoor Full Moon Drum Circle (Jul 16) will return this summer season. Flushing Town Hall is accessible by car, bus, train and foot—located a short distance from the 7 train—at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, Queens. Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Once again, Flushing Town Hall is opening its doors to teenagers—for free. Under the "Teen Access Program, " all 13- to 19-year-old teens (whether a member or not) will be welcomed to attend any performance for free. The program is designed to appeal to students and help foster a greater love for arts and culture. Monthly Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong WED, JUL 3, 7 PM $10/FREE for Members, Students, Teens & Jamming Musicians Open to Jazz students, musicians, and music educators, Monthly Jazz Jams are a fun way to hone your skills and jam with your peers. The house band led by saxophonist Carol Sudhalter opens each jam with the work of Louis Armstrong. Don't play? Come listen! Live Drawing with Models MON, JUL 8, 6 PM $16/$10 Members & Students Draw from a live nude model. Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing medium, for a series of quick and long poses while listening to music in a relaxing non-judgmental environment. For ages 18 & up. Open Mic Series: Building Bridges through Storytelling, Poetry and Song MON, JUL 8-SEP 9, 7 PM $5 Suggested Donation/FREE for Members, Students & Teens MC'd by the 2018 Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' Indian of the Year, Bobby Gonzalez, this series seeks to bring together people of different cultures and help them to appreciate their common humanity. Every session begins with Bobby performing a Native story, and he will then encourage the audience to recite, sing, or narrate with their unique voices. Open Mic Dates: JUL 8, JUL 22, AUG 5, AUG 19, AUG 26, SEP 9. I Wan Jan: Puppetry from Taiwan SUN, JUL 14 FAMILY PERFORMANCE AT 3:30 PM $14/$10 Members/$8 Children/$6 Member Children/FREE for Teens Fourth-generation master puppeteers from Taiwan return to Flushing Town Hall! Traditional hand puppet performance is based on Peking Opera, I Wan Jan brings Cave of Fire and Cloud, a non-verbal classic episode from the infamous Journey to the West with exciting martial arts scenes. For ages 7 & up. PUPPETRY WORKSHOP AT 4:30 PM $8/$5 Children/FREE for Members & Teens w/ Tickets to Show (RSVP required) I Wan Jan puppeteers lead this workshop where participants can learn basic techniques of manipulating Chinese hand puppets for maximum drama. For ages 10 & up. Full Moon Afro-Brazilian Drum Circle TUE, JUL 16, 7 PM $25/$20 Members/FREE for Teens (Space is limited to 25 participants) Learn to play timbal, caixa, surdo, repique, xequere, tamborim, pandeiro, and much more with a former member of Timbalada! Dendê will teach you proper technique, exercises, improvisations and soloing, traditional rhythms from candomble and samba de roda, as well as the original rhythms and breaks from bands like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê, and Olodum. For ages 12 & up. Minhwa: Korean Folk Paintings in New York Opening Reception: FRI, JUL 19, 6-8 PM Gallery Dates: FRI, JUL 19 - SUN, JUL 28 Gallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PM; weekdays by appointment $5 Suggested Donation/FREE for Members, Students & Teens Part of life for the people of Korea, Minhwa are color paintings popular during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). The word Minhwa literally means 'painting of the people.' Supported by Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Keimyung University in South Korea, the Traditional Korean Minhwa Center exhibits over 40 colorful Minhwa artworks in their first exhibition in New York. Bulla en el Barrio SUN, JUL 21, 1 PM (DANCE LESSON) & 2 PM (CONCERT) $16/$10 Members & Students/FREE for Teens Celebrate the bullerengue tradition born in the Urabá and Caribbean region of Colombia. From its early days, bullerengue has been a tool for women to express themselves through music and dance; uniting communities, and celebrating life through music, dance, and the stories that these songs tell. Come ready to dance to this exuberant music! Minhwa Hand Fan Making SUN, JUL 21, 12-2 PM $5/$3 Members & Children/FREE for Teens (supplies included) Create your very own Minhwa on a hand fan to take home to help beat the summer heat. Learn to paint Korean folk paintings from professional Minhwa artists from Korea. Don't miss this special experience! For ages 5 & up. Svetlana & The Delancey Five FRI, JUL 26, 7 PM (DANCE LESSON) & 8 PM (CONCERT) $16/$10 Members & Students/FREE for Teens One of New York's most beloved swing bands is known for their signature vintage-inspired sound, foot-stomping groove, and exciting stage presence! Swing and sway to the strains of Svetlana and the band, they are sure to get you dancing to the beat of their infectious tunes and Svetlana's red-hot vocals. Wear dancing shoes! Cardboard Explosion! SUN, JUL 28 PUPPETRY WORKSHOPS AT 11 AM & 2 PM $8/$5 Children/FREE for Members & Teens w/ Tickets to Show (RSVP required; supplies included) Create your own moving mouth puppet. After learning to cut and fold a single sheet of paper into a working puppet form, participants will add features to make their puppet unique! For ages 8 & up. FAMILY PERFORMANCES AT 12:15 PM & 3:15 PM $14/$10 Members/$8 Children/$6 Member Children/FREE for Teens A one-of-a-kind puppetry experience! Cardboard Explosion! tells four original stories using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. For ages 5 & up. Jazz Jam All-Stars SUN, AUG 4, 7:30 PM $20/$15 Members & Students/FREE for Teens This concert features the high-caliber musicians who regularly perform at the Louis Armstrong Monthly Jazz Jam backed by our house band led by Carol Sudhalter. Reception at 6 PM, followed by a celebratory group photo reminiscent of "A Great Day of Harlem." All local musicians are welcome to join. Concert will feature some of the music of Louis Armstrong, and close with a group jam. Monthly Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong WED, AUG 7, 7 PM $10/FREE for Members, Students, Teens & Jamming Musicians Open to Jazz students, musicians, and music educators, Monthly Jazz Jams are a fun way to hone your skills and jam with your peers. The house band led by saxophonist Carol Sudhalter opens each jam with the work of Louis Armstrong. Don’t play? Come listen! Annual Members’ Exhibit Opening Reception: FRI, AUG 9, 5-7 PM Gallery Dates: FRI, AUG 9 - SUN, SEP 1 Gallery Hours: SAT & SUN, 12-5 PM; weekdays by appointment $5 Suggested Donation/FREE for Members, Students & Teens Visual artist members of Flushing Town Hall show their work in this yearly exhibition. Most artworks are for sale; proceeds support our Visual Arts program and local artists. Salon Sunday SUN, AUG 11, 1-3 PM FREE (no RSVP required) Artists in any discipline are invited to share examples of their work in this fun and informal networking session. Come and meet our local artists! Live Drawing with Models MON, AUG 12, 6 PM $16/$10 Members & Students Draw from a live nude model. Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing medium, for a series of quick and long poses while listening to music in a relaxing non-judgmental environment. For ages 18 & up. Sushi & Steamed Egg Workshop SUN, AUG 18, 1:30 PM $25/$20 Members & Students/FREE for Teens (supplies included) Make home-style Futomaki sushi and steamed egg with Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou and chefs from Taiwan Overseas Chinese University. Learn to make these hearty and nutritious dishes and listen to Dr. Chou’s story about the dishes that reflect regional characteristics and history of East Asia. For ages 12 & up. Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts dba Flushing Town Hall is a not for profit organization which receives major support from the National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; New York State Assembly Member Ron Kim; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor Bill de Blasio; Queens Borough President Melinda Katz; Council Members Adrienne Adams, Costa Constantinides, Daniel Dromm, Barry Grodenchik, Peter Koo, Karen Koslowitz, Francisco Moya, and Paul A. Vallone; and the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation. Support for our programs is also provided by Cathay Bank, Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou / New York Institute of Culture and the Arts, Con Edison, Crossings TV, Exploring the Metropolis, Kuang-Yu Fong / Chinese Theatre Works, Barbara Garii, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Keimyung University in South Korea, Raymond D. Jasen, the Jim Henson Foundation, Ellen Kodadek, Nelson Lee / Flushing Bank, James S. Liao, Emily Lin / Lin & Loveall Foundation, Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Materials for the Arts, William McClure / Queens College, Northwell Health, Queens Art Education Center / Arthur Liu, Queens Courier, RuDance / Asian American Dance Sport Corp., Mike Sperendi & Jan Schneider, Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Veronica Tsang, Tai & Tony Wang / Glow Foundation, Jay Wegman, Minwen Yang, and Hank Yeh. FTH also acknowledges contributions of $500 and up made to the 40th Anniversary Challenge Grant from: Acrobuffos/Seth Bloom & Christina Gelsone, Angela An, Robin Bell-Stevens, Dongjiang Bi, Douglass Chan, Amy Mak Chan, Sharon Chen, Ginger Chinn, Howard Graf, Lily Han Alice & Steve Huang, Belinda Pilin Hsu, Jassy Z. Min, New York Chinese Chorus, Carlos Ortiz, Paul Ru, Helen Shieh, Curtis Smith, Michael Tang, Tai Wang, Constance Wingate, Anna Wu, Sandy Yeh, Shane Yeh, and Angela Qi Zhang. We are extremely grateful to the anonymous donor who contributed the $40, 000 challenge gift and inspired so much generosity in others. I Wan Jan: Puppetry from Taiwan is supported by Taipei Cultural Center in New York and Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou/ New York Institute of Culture and the Arts. I Wan Jan: Puppetry from Taiwan and Cardboard Explosion! Are supported by the Jim Henson Foundation. The Minhwa exhibition and workshop are supported by Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Keimyung University in South Korea. *Support at $500 and up for the 2020 fiscal year is included About Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall (FTH), a Smithsonian affiliate, presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve to restore, manage and program the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FTH celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world, and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657. write your comments about the article :: © 2019 Jazz News :: home page |