Mayor Michael R. News

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents One Ride on October 29-30 and November 3-6 at 8pm, and October 30-31 and November 4-6 at 2pm, and November 7 at 3pm, at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents a reading of Dances with Dinosaurs on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 8pm in the Studio Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Lar Lubovitch Dance Company on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents 167 Tongues, conceived and directed by Ari Laura Kreith, on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Lar Lubovitch Dance Company on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Lar Lubovitch Dance Company on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents 167 Tongues, conceived and directed by Ari Laura Kreith, on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Lar Lubovitch Dance Company on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2011 Spring Season, which runs from Jan 7 through Jun 11, 2011. The season comprises eight theater, opera, and dance engagements and features BAMcinématek series, BAMcafé Live weekend music events, artist talks, visual art exhibitions, and literary events.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents the legendary comedian Jackie Mason on Saturday, October 23 at 8pm and Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, the Hope Family including Bob Hope's daughter Linda Hope and his son Kelly Hope, and invited guests from the worlds of theater, film, television and comedy (notable names of attendees to be released in September) will gather for the formal dedication of the newly refurbished Bob Hope Memorial Library located in the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island.

On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, the Hope Family including Bob Hope's daughter Linda Hope and his son Kelly Hope, and invited guests from the worlds of theater, film, television and comedy (notable names of attendees to be released in September) will gather for the formal dedication of the newly refurbished Bob Hope Memorial Library located in the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. Those in attendance will enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony, brief heartfelt speeches and musical performances to celebrate the opening. New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is issuing a proclamation for the occasion and his Honor will be represented by NYC Commissioner of Immigration, Fatima Shama.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents One Ride on October 29-30 and November 3-6 at 8pm, and October 30-31 and November 4-6 at 2pm, and November 7 at 3pm, at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Tsidii: To the Rising Sun on Sunday, October 24 at 3pm and Saturday, November 13 at 2pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor David A. Paterson and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced an agreement to create a $100 million fund for the Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center site with federal funds directed to Lower Manhattan. The performing arts center is part of the Master Plan for the Redevelopment of the World Trade Center and is expected to serve as a cultural anchor for Lower Manhattan. This is part of a process for defining priority uses for the remaining Federal money. Federal funds will also be used for Lower Manhattan utility infrastructure upgrades and economic development, transportation, cultural and community projects, including the East River Waterfront Esplanade and Piers Project, upgrades to Water Street, small business development, the completion and maintenance of parks and transportation improvements. The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the entity responsible for signing off on the federal allocation, will work to develop detailed proposals for these priority projects, and will solicit public input. The Board is expected to vote on these proposals at its next meeting in November.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents the legendary comedian Jackie Mason on Saturday, October 23 at 8pm and Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents 167 Tongues, conceived and directed by Ari Laura Kreith, on Saturday, October 16 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing firms, will hold the fifth in its series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP), an iconic structure from the 1964 World's Fair, celebrated the completion of a $27 million renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Thursday, September 23, 2010, attended by dozens of the borough's elected officials and invited guests.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces a ribbon cutting ceremony, by invitation only, to celebrate the completion of the Theatre's recent expansion, and to acknowledge the support of elected officials in funding QTP's $23 million construction project.