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April Calendar

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Sunday, May 6 at 3 PM FREE ADMISSION
Jason D. Antos discusses his latest book
"Flushing: Then and Now"

Author and staff reporter-photographer for the Queens Gazette, Jason D. Antos will discuss his latest published book, "Flushing: Then and Now." Visitors will have a unique opportunity to share their memories of Flushing while viewing this most recent addition to Arcadia Press' series, "Then and Now." Mr. Antos, a lifelong resident of Queens, is the author of three other local history books about the borough: Whitestone, Shea Stadium, and Queens. Book signing and purchasing will be available.

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Rush Hour Concert

Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 pm
Melody Qi He and Albert Lotto, pianists
Romantic Music for solo piano
Mozart Sonata For One Piano, Four Hands
Two Bach Organ Preludes Transcribed for One Piano Four Hands

Celebrating Women's National History Month: Mary Todd Lincoln (One-Woman Show and Luncheon) Sunday, March 25 at Noon

In Celebration of National Women's History Month, on March 25 at Noon, the Sisterhood of Free Synagogue of Flushing presents the one woman show, "Mary Todd Lincoln" portrayed by Helena Gerber Eilenberg. The time is 1876 – when Mary is released from the insane asylum. Portraying Mrs. Lincoln, Ms. Eilenberg explores life with Abe Lincoln, a father, her husband and the president. The cost of the luncheon and performance: Members $5.00 and Non-Members $7.00. RSVP by March 20. 41-60 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing. Free On-Site Parking. Two blocks from Subway/7 Train and LIRR Main St. Flushing. For more information, please call 718-961-0030 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FREE SYNAGOGUE OF FLUSHING WILL JOIN WITH THE REFORM TEMPLE OF FOREST HILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN A DAY OF MITZVOT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24

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Join us for
Kurt Weill's 112th Birthday Party

Friday, March 2, at 8:00 pm

The Shabbat service will include Weill's famous "Kiddush," his only liturgical composition. At the Oneg, Cantor Pearlston and Brian Drutman will perform several songs from his Broadway shows.

Begin the new year by being with us at the movies, this Sunday, January 8 at noon. The attached flyer details all the films. This year, for your viewing pleasure we have upgraded our screen and sound system. Our nominal fee includes the cost of your lunch. For more information and a signup form, click HERE.

Rush Hour Concert
Hannah Sun Pianist and Elizabeth Lyon Cellist
Wednesday, January 11, 6 PM Free admission and parking
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Martin Luther King Jr. Observance

Our Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. observance this year will focus on the theme of "What Would Martin Say?" in the face of the many issues that confront us today as a society in flux. Join Special Guest Speakers:

Mr. Bill Thompson, former Comptroller of the City of New York, Kenneth David Cohen, NAACP - President of the Flushing Branch.

Music will be provided by:

Cantor Steven Pearlston with Brian Drutman, Piano,
Folksinger Wendy Moscow with Joseph Laureira, Guitarist

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DEC. 23, 8:00 PM IT IS OUR TRADITION AND AS A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY WE WANT YOU TO MAKE IT YOURS. EACH YEAR FAMILIES BRING THEIR MENORAH TO SYNAGOGUE AND EVERYONE LIGHTS TOGETHER. THIS YEAR IT WILL BE THE 4TH CANDLE, FRIDAY, DEC. 23 AT 8 PM. BRING YOUR FAMILY, YOUR MENORAH AND YOUR APPETITE. AFTER SERVICES WE WILL CELEBRATE WITH LATKES AND DOUGHNUTS. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH OIL DURING CHANUKAH.