Office of the Queens Borough President, New York City Local Government
   Queens Borough President, Helen M. Marshall  

CULTURAL AFFAIRS:
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Culture in Queens
Queens Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate in
Queens
 
The Auditorium at Flushing Town Hall. Photo by Dominic Totino
The Auditorium at
Flushing Town Hall
 

The Arts: So much to do and see!
There is so much going on in Queens that our Cultural Section is divided into three parts:

Queens Poet Laureate
Every three years the Boro President appoints a Queens resident as Poet Laureate. This
3-year honorary position helps to celebrate Queens through Poetry.
Click here for more info.

The Arts
Queens has a variety of cultural activities to chose from, and many offer a glimpse into a way of life beyond our shores.

Maps: Neighborhoods & Attractions
Queens is a county rich with history, ethnic diversity and cultural attractions. To explore the terrain, review these maps.

Is your neighborhood an Historic Cultural Area? The Historic Districts Council has published a guide to show you how to make your neighborhood a designated historic area. For more information, visit:

The Historic Districts Council
232 East 11th Street
New York NY 10003
tel: 212-614-9107 fax: 212-614-9127
web: www.hdc.org
email: hdc@hdc.org

Flushing Remonstrance: 350th Year Anniversay
Speaking of History, if ever there was a time to recall the basis of one of our most cherished ideals it is now. Freedom of Religion was one of the goals sought in the Flushing Remonstrance, a document signed by 29 courageous souls back in 1657. Several events are planned during the year leading up to December 27 - the date of the actual signing.
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Resources
The Resources Page lists public and private organizations to help you locate a special venue, take the kids on a day trip, find classes to enhance your creative abilities, find an audience for your production, or find yourself!

Getting Around New York City
Did you know there is now a service called HopStop that can help you figure out the best way to get from Point A to Point B taking public transportation? Set up for major cities, check out the service for New York City. It's got shopping, attractions, restaurants ... and more!
  See HopStop Now >>

Queens Guide Book
Long-time Queens expert Ellen Freudenheim has written a guide book for our wonderfully diverse borough, entitled (what else) Queens!
  http://www.queensguidebook.com

If you are a tourist, please be sure to visit the DISCOVER QUEENS site for help and ideas. Enjoy!

 


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