Broken Heart Week
Posted in Events | February 6, 2017
Broken Heart Week Celebrates Loves Won and Lost
So what, exactly, is Broken Heart Week?Broken Heart Week (February 12–18) is a time to celebrate loves won and lost. Sure, February 14 is Valentine’s Day, but at Queens Library, every facet of love and heartbreak will be explored in this week-long program.Several of our…
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Joe-Okonkwo
Posted in Events | January 1, 2017
An Interview with Author Joe Okonkwo
In honor of African-American History Month, Queens Library’s Culture Connection will host four special events at Central Library in Jamaica showcasing the diverse role of music in the African-American experience. As part of this series, we’re pleased to welcome Joe Okonkwo to…
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Sharp Radway
Posted in Events | November 18, 2016
An Interview with Composer Sharp Radway
We’re proud to welcome pianist, composer, and author Sharp Radway back to Central Library for another Culture Connection concert!This time, Sharp is bringing our patrons “Music Of The Streets,” a project that pays homage to iconic figures in the world of jazz. Sharp’s concert…
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Milton-Suggs
Posted in Events | October 25, 2016
An Interview with Vocalist Milton Suggs
Our next Culture Connection concert on Saturday, October 29 at Central Library will feature the soulful sounds of Milton Suggs, a commanding singer who's built his modern style on the struggles, triumphs, and stories of the generations that have preceded him.As a third-…
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Cleveland-P.-Jones
Posted in Events | September 29, 2016
Five Quick Questions with Vocal Artist Cleveland P. Jones
We’re very excited for our upcoming concert with soul, R&B, and gospel vocalist Cleveland P. Jones on Monday, October 3 at Central Library. Free tickets are still available!A humble native of South Carolina, Jones started his artistic voyage under the tutelage of his mother…
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