Greek Orthodox Church In Astoria

Lenten & Easter Services In Astoria

Astoria / March 3, 2010. The following is a report about the Greek Orthodox Church in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens NY. This report covers the Greek Orthodox churches of St Demtrios and St Catherine & George in Astoria. We will add to this report during Holy Week and Holy Friday which end in April of 2010.

Click here to view our report about the Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria NY.

Greek Orthodox Church In Astoria

Holy Friday Procession In Astoria

Astoria / April 4, 2010. In the Greek Orthodox tradition, last week was the holiest week of the year. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to photograph the parishoners of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church as they made a procession through the streets of Astoria to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. The procession included a man carrying the cross, followed by altar boys, musicians, clergymen and by men carrying the the epitafios, which resembles a casket decorated with flowers.

We'll post a full report later today or later this week, but in the meantime there's a slide show of the procession last Friday which numbered in the thousands.

Click here to view our report and  photos of the St Demetrios Holy Friday procession in Astoria.

Museum Of The Moving Image Astoria

Astoria / December 29, 2009. The Museum of the Moving Image has extended its hours for the holidays. There are films showing througout the day, as well as a number of interactive exhibits. You can place yourself inside a weather forecast, dub sound tracks onto video, and script short animations.

The museum is full of interesting costumes used in famous films, and has a large collection of equipment used throughout the history of the film industry. There's currently a major renovation project going on, but it's doesn't affect the current exhibits. The museum is also open on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Click here to view our report on the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria Queens.

Steinway & Sons Piano Factory

Model Business Still Going Strong 100 Years Later

Astoria Queens. While some businesses may be folding, others like the Steinway & Sons Piano Factory in Astoria are still going strong, after over a century in business. In some respects the factory is a sort of living museum, as the piano makers are really craftsmen and artesans, rather than factory workers in a 20th century sense.

So what keeps this pillar in the community going strong after so many years? Its unrelenting commitment to quality and innovation. Click here to read / view the rest of the story about the Steinway & Sons Piano Factory in Astoria Queens NY. In the photo above, the sound board is being fitted into the piano body / casing.

Greater Astoria Historical Society

Astoria. The Greater Astoria Historical Society has been serving the community for decades. Bob Singleton has been one of a core group of people who have dedicated themselves to keeping the history of the area alive. On Saturday, February 21st I had the opportunity to visit the society for a book signing of 'Queens: Past And Present' by author Jason D. Antos [shown in photo above].

Click here to read / view a brief overview of the Greater Astoria Historical Society and its programs. While technically the society is located in LIC / Long Island City, it is closer to the Astoria neighborhood restaurants and businesses, which is why we include it here [the Quinn Building is located two blocks into LIC / Long Island City].

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden Astoria

The Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden was founded by the Bohemian Citizens Benevolent Society back in 1892. The current site which has a restaurant, beer garden and dining facilities was begun in 1910 and completed in 1919. As it says on their website, "just in time for over ten years of the Prohibition". This story tells more about this unique place, which is far more than a restaurant, bar and fun place to enjoy music.

East River Fireworks 2009 Moved

This is a story about Astoria Park, beginning with a report about the July 4th 2009 fireworks display along the East River. Astoria Park was host to the Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band as well as the Grucci fireworks display from Wards Island. Astoria Park hosts summer concerts and summer movies in the park. Astoria Park also has an Olympic sized swimming pool which is open for public use in the summer. Click here to see many photos and read the story about fireworks in Astoria Park in Queens.

Children Of Eden

Astoria Performing Arts Center - Children Of Eden

May 4, 2010 / Astoria / Queens Buzz. I just returned from watching a dress rehearsal of Children Of Eden which is about to open at the Astoria Performing Arts Center [APAC] at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Astoria. I’ll start by clarifying the relationship of APAC to the Good Shepherd Church, which is something I had previously pondered.

APAC Offices & Performance Space - Located In Good Shepherd Church

The Good Shepherd Church is the home to the United Methodist Church which owns and runs the church. The church apparently shares the space with the United Methodist Korean Church as well as rents some space to the Astoria Performing Arts Center. To our knowledge, the church and APAC are not affiliated.

Astoria Attractions

Things To Do & See In Astoria Queens

The Astoria Attractions section contains stories about many of Astoria's cultural institutions ranging from historical sites like the Steinway Piano Factory, to the Astoria Performing Arts Center, to St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church to the American Museum of the Moving Image.  There are many interesting things to do and see in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens NY. Astoria is also home to some of the very best parks in the NYC Metro area, including Astoria Park along the East River.

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Astoria Maps

This is a map of the parks, historic sites, cultural & entertainment organizations, restaurants, select shops and MTA links in the Astoria neighborhood / section of Queens.