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Around Queens: Jazz in Queens

From Louis Armstrong to Billie Holiday to Count Basie, the borough of Queens, New York has been home to some of the greatest legends of jazz. Others, including Dizzy Gillespie and Bix Beiderbecke… more

Around Queens: Amaze Lights Festival

Amaze Light Festival; magic come to light! That is in Queens New York Amaze Light Festival welcomes every one of every age to feel the spirit of the Holiday unfold in a universe of sparkle, music… more

Around Queens: 13th Annual Unicycle Fest

One of New York City’s quirkiest events, the NYC Unicycle Festival, presented by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, will be rolling across New York City once again this Labor Day weekend. Taking place… more

Faces of Queens: Thomas Jockin

Thomas is a professor at Queens College, and FIT who invented a technology for screening for dyslexia. Universal screening of students for dyslexia is mandated by law in 31 states. These… more

Around Queens: Omnium Circus

Omnium: A Bold New Circus is a visionary not-for-profit organization bringing together a completely diverse cast of extraordinary talent from all over the globe…uniquely unified, multitalented,… more

Around Queens: Queens Chef Project

DREW REID KERR is the founder of “Queens Chef Project” Drew grew up in both the Flushing and Howard Beach areas of Queens. He later lived in Kew Gardens for 10 years. Before opening his… more

QPTV & Chapman Roberts Go Global For International Jazz Day

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By Invitation Broadway Will Be Well Represented on Herbie Hancock's International Jazz Day April 30, 2024, Thanks to QPTV & jazzday.com! Four Time Grammy Award Recipient and Broadway's Veteran Choral Arranger Chapman Roberts is bringing you The 50th Anniversary Concert Tribute To Duke Ellington and Pastor John Gensel "Shepherd Who Watches Over The Night Flock" will re-stream on April 30, 2024, on QPTV.org and jazzday.com. The video will be available in over 191 countries throughout the World. Enjoy stellar performances of "Let the Good Times Roll," "God Bless The Child That's Got His Own," "All of Us Are Free," and The Chapman Roberts Classic arrangement of "Stand By Me," and more. To all our Jazz enthusiasts watch, enjoy, and share this wonderful tribute today.

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Around Queens: Queens World Film Festival Annual Presser

Scores of Filmmakers, their cast and crew, Festival Board, Sponsors and Special Guests in a high octane mixer with members of the media including journalists, bloggers.

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Around Queens: Youth America Grand Prix Tryouts

ABOUT YAGP: Youth America Grand Prix is the largest global network of dance. YAGP fulfills its mission of dance education through scholarship auditions, master classes, alumni services,… more

QPTV LIVE: 2024 State of the Borough

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TSINY - The Greatest Show On Earth Gala

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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Black History Month Celebration 2024

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QPTV LIVE: IRS Direct File Pilot Demo Webinar

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Women's History Month Celebration

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Power Women of Queens 30th Anniversary

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Around Queens: Art Retail Therapy

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Around Queens: Muslims in Media

Program Organizer : Shireen Soliman is an Muslim-American artist, educator, advocate and mother. Aligning her personal and professional experiences, Shireen creates art, offers workshops and… more

Queens Creative – Greg Calbi

This episode of “Queens Creative” spotlights Grammy-winning, legendary audio mastering engineer and Queens boy made good, Greg Calbi.… more

Queens Tech & Job Fair 2024 Queens Career & Tech Expo 2.0

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Around Queens: City Gate Production: Twelve Angry Men

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TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL LIVE THEATRE ACROSS QUEENS, TELLING STORIES THAT CHALLENGE THE MIND, INSPIRE THE HEART AND REFLECT THE BEAUTIFUL… more

QPTV LIVE: Community Advocacy Day in Albany - Monday, Feb 12, 2024

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Around Queens: Easter Egg Hunt

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