Your Resource for all things LIC                        July 16, 2015

Next Week: Networking Night at LIC Beer Project 7/21

 

Tickets are still available for a night of networking at LIC Beer Project on Tuesday, July 21st from 5-7PM. Meet business and community neighbors over brews, try bites from the Baroness Bar's new menu, and tour the brewery. Tickets are $15 for LICP Members & $25 for Non-Members and include a complimentary beer. Special thanks to Annual Networking Night Sponsor Modern Spaces!

 

LIC Concerts Begins Tonight on the Waterfront

 

Welcome back, LIC Concerts! The music series returns to Gantry Plaza State Park this summer with concerts on Thursdays at 7PM in July, Sundays at 7PM in August, plus a family and kids day on September 6th. The program kicks off tonight at 7PM with jazz arrangements of popular classical tunes by Jessica Anderson and Friends. Visit licconcerts.com for the complete schedule. For dinner options nearby, visit licpartnership.org/lic-attractions.

 


 

NYCHA + Citi Announce First Resident Worker Co-op with Urban Upbound

Today, Urban Upbound, NYCHA and Citi Community Development, along with Council Member Constantinides, announced the launch of the first worker cooperative for public housing residents, an innovative approach to creating job opportunities and business ownership in the Hallet's Point community.   Bishop Taylor of Urban Upbound introduced the first business launched, On Point Security, which will empower employees as business owners and leaders, opening doorways to greater economic opportunities. View a video about the new initiative here


Call for Queens Choreographers

Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Queensboro Dance Festival from October 12-18, 2015 at The Secret Theatre LIC, Queens. As the only dance festival dedicated to Queens-based artists, the festival mission is to strengthen the dance identity in Queens and bring together the local community. To learn more, view video highlights from last year, and apply to present work, visit QueensboroDanceFestival.com. The deadline for choreographers is September 7th. 

New Member Spotlight: Green Light Expediting


LICP welcomes new Member  Green Light Expediting -- a company with over 20 years of combined experience in the field of building permit expediting and construction consulting. Dedicated to providing a level of customer service above and beyond the industry standard, clients receive their municipal approvals in a timely fashion while being kept up to date throughout the entire process.

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Perk of the Week

Michael's Cafe 

On Wednesdays, receive a complimentary BBQ spread and beer flight. Receive 15% off your purchase 7 days a week. (Offers cannot be combined)
27-05 39th Avenue, LIC

www.michaelscafeny.com  


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LIC in the News

New York City's New Hot Spot: Dutch Kills, Long Island City
- Vogue

Painting of Community Mural Kicks Off On Thomson Ave Bridge
- LIC Post

Take a Virtual Walk Through The Noguchi Museum Via Google
- DNA Info

Cushman & Wakefield Closes $104M Land Loan for LIC Development Site
- Commercial Observer

ODA's Stack of Boxes in Long Island City Almost Done
- Curbed NY

VIDEO & PHOTOS: George Clinton gets funky at Queensbridge Park performance
- Queens Courier

Boro Hotel Joins Growing Number of Lodgings in Tourist-Friendly Dutch Kills
- DNA Info

DOE Support Centers Help Students During Summer
- Western Queens Gazette

The Standing Room Launches At Old Laughing Devil Spot
- LIC Post

Look Inside Brooklyn Boulders' New 'Hybrid' Rock Climbing Gym in Queens
- DNA Info

Things to Do in LIC This Week
 
Tonight
 

Jessica Anderson and Friends

Gantry Plaza State Park

Thu, 7/16 at 7PM

 

SummerStage: Lyricist Lounge 

Queensboro Park

Thu, 7/16 at 7PM

 

This Weekend

 

The Art of Listening: A Musical Exploration 

Queens Council on the Arts
Fri, 7/17 at 6PM

The Searchers 

Museum of the Moving Image  

Fri, 7/17 at 7PM

 

Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge Hard Hat Tour 

Sat, 7/18 at 10AM

  

Roses & Rosé Summer Fundraiser

LIC Flea & Food

Sat, 7/18 at 1PM

 

Grabbers

New York Irish Center

Sat, 7/18 at 7:30PM

 

L.I.C Sessions Party 

Puerto Havana

Sat, 7/18 at 8PM

 

Fillet-O-Fish Japanese Cooking Workshop 

RESOBOX

Sun, 7/19 at 10AM

 

SummerStage Family-Friendly Program 

Queensboro Park

Sun, 7/19 at 4PM

 

This Week  

 

Networking Night at LIC Beer Project 

(See feature) 

 

Panel Discussion: Drawing From Modern Archeology 

SculptureCenter

Tue, 7/21 at 6PM

 

Woodbines Beer Events 

Tue, 7/21 at 7PM

  

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