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January 2021
Queens College Annual MLK Day Celebration
Queens College will honor and pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a virtual celebration of his powerful legacy and connection to student activism and engagement today.
GTM Artist Talk: Jordan Casteel
Join visual artist Jordan Casteel in an artist talk around her practice of painting from her own photographs of people she encounters.
Find out more »February 2021
“The Restless” Presented by the QC Dept of Drama, Theatre and Dance
Denied the in-person intimacy of dance, the QC Dept of Drama, Theatre and Dance instead will reach inside your homes and present to you their annual celebration of movement, independence, and life.
Lunar New Year Celebration: The Year of the Golden Ox
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will celebrate the Year of the Golden Ox in dance and music highlighting the rich traditions marking the lunar New Year.
A Musical Journey Through Queens: The Music of Haiti with Pauline Jean and Friends
Acclaimed Haitian-American vocalist Pauline Jean will take you on a musical journey celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of Haiti.
Music Makers: Wen-Ting Wu
A Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music alum, drummer Wen-Ting will be joined by acclaimed musicians from NYC's vibrant jazz scene to present her original compositions.
Literature to Life’s “Black Boy”
Literature to Life presents Richard Wright's "Black Boy," a powerful account of one young man's journey from innocence to experience as a black youth living in the Jim Crow South.
March 2021
QC Art Center Artist Talk/Q&A: Wonder Women
The Queens College Art Center, in collaboration with KCA, Unfamous NY, and Femarchy, presents Wonder Women, a virtual visual arts exhibition in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Music Makers: Oscar Perez
A gifted improviser and composer with his own distinct voice, pianist and Queens-native Oscar Perez has expertly combined the traditions of his Cuban heritage with straight-ahead jazz.
Off the Page: Claudia Rankine and Maaza Mengiste in Conversation
A conversation and discussion with award-winning poet, playwright, and essayist Claudia Rankine, who will read from her most recent work and take questions from our online audience.
ACSM Presents: Paquito D’Rivera Masterclass
GRAMMY Award winning clarinetist and saxophonist, Paquito D’Rivera visits the Aaron Copland School of Music offering a master class to ACSM students, and sharing his extraordinary artistic journey as a classical and jazz musician.
Find out more »Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards
Join us for a virtual program featuring the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music and the presentation of the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards, which champions youth and emerging composers from around the world.
GTM Artist Talk: Perry Hu
Queens resident Perry Hu uses photography as a tool and medium of regard, in both geographic and mental connection to China, the homeland of his parents who departed it because of civil war.
April 2021
Music Makers: Jorn Swart
Pianist Jorn Swart's refined playing and emotive compositions mix jazz and chamber music.
QC Department of Art: Opening Reception for “Frames of Being”
A recent exhibit of works created by Queens College MFA students that include sculpture, installation, painting, photography, and mixed media art.
Find out more »QC Opera & QC Opera Studio Present: “GOING SOLO”
This virtual concert will feature songs and arias from Cavalli to Kern, with musical and stage direction by Elizabeth Hastings.
Find out more »Off the Page: Julia Alvarez and Vanessa Pérez-Rosario in Conversation
A conversation and discussion with internationally acclaimed novelist and poet Julia Alvarez, who will read from her most recent work and take questions from our online audience.
A Musical Journey Through Queens: The Villalobos Brothers
The Villalobos Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto and Luis) will introduce us to some of their favorite Queens-based musicians who are helping reshape the New York City Latin music scene.
QC Art Center: Opening Reception and Artist Talk for “Our Planet”
Join us for a virtual opening reception and artist panel talk for "Our Planet" -- a group exhibition based on the progression of time and importance of human impact on Earth.
May 2021
Agua es Vida/Water is Life… Dancing through Mexico
A dance and storytelling adventure that celebrates Mexican culture with ALEGRIA!
QC Dept. of Drama, Theatre & Dance Presents: “INFINITE SYNAPSE” (A Student Choreography Showcase)
This year's annual QC student showcase features original choreography by Alisha Anderson, Anna Artinger and Dana Mongelli.
Music Makers: Caili O’Doherty
Caili O’Doherty's is a NY-based pianist who explores modern jazz through fresh interpretations of standards and bold original compositions.
QC Dept. of Drama, Theatre & Dance Presents: “365 DAYS/365 PLAYS”
The Queens College Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance presents this tour-de-force by Suzan-Lori Parks which captured her personal journey to write a new play every single day for a year.
Celebrating AAPI Month at QC: A GTM Artist Talk w/ Perry Hu
A rebroadcast of Queens resident Perry Hu in conversation about his photography and artistic approach with GTM Co-Director Louise Weinberg.
Celebrating AAPI Month at QC: Music Makers w/ Wen-Ting Wu
A rebroadcast of the concert and artist discussion with QC Aaron Copland School of Music alum, drummer Wen-Ting Wu.
Celebrating AAPI Month at QC: Brooklyn Raga Massive
A rebroadcast concert and discussion with Brooklyn Raga Massive, a musical collective making waves for “preserving the past while blurring genres in an inventive spirit” with Indian Classical music.
June 2021
In The World’s Borough: Brazilian Rhythms with Davi Vieira
Join Brazilian percussionist Davi Vieira as he demonstrates some of the most popular Brazilian rhythms on different instruments.
In The World’s Borough: Flamenco Demonstration with Alfonso Cid
A live lecture/demonstration exploring some of flamenco’s most traditional rhythms (palos).
In The World’s Borough: Irish America in Song and on Fiddle with Liz Hanley
Join singer/songwriter Liz Hanley as she explores the connection between her Irish roots and American home through song and fiddle.
July 2021
Live at the Gantries: SUPERMAMBO featuring Jeremy Bosch
Kick-off our summer concert series with SUPERMAMBO, the Grammy Award winning Salsa and Latin Jazz super group, featuring special guest Jeremy Bosch.
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