Mississippi Land (A Staged Reading)
SUN, FEB 4, 2024, 3 PM
LeFrak Concert Hall
TICKETS: $5 (No Fees)
Step into the heart of the Mississippi Delta in 1945 with a compelling staged reading of Mississippi Land by Gina Keys. Proudly presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, and directed by Alicia Whavers and Gayle Samuels, with executive producers Leon and Dave Huie, Mississippi Land explores the complexity and challenges facing African Americans after the Civil War. It underscores the grit and strength of southern women determined to build generational wealth amid the threat of government land Theft. This event is supported by Resorts World NYC.
Family Concert: Cubop to Hip-Hop!
SAT, FEB 10, 2024, 3 PM
LeFrak Concert Hall
TICKETS: $20 (No Fees)
This family-friendly concert invites you to embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of how Afro Latin music was born out of the New York City melting pot of the 1950s and 1960s, leading to the birth of funk and hip-hop through the lens of Latin music icons Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and more. Get ready to groove to the infectious rhythms of Steven Salcedo’s Latin-Soul Group, a high-energy collective that features a blend of horns, percussionists, and vocalists. It’s a musical journey you won’t want to miss!
The String Queens
FRI, FEB 16, 2024, 8 PM
LeFrak Concert Hall
TICKETS: $30 (No Fees)
Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) are a dynamic trio whose stimulating musical experiences inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. With a repertoire spanning the baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that transport audiences through a multitude of styles, moods, and genres.
