There is a lot of news to read below, none of it significant. Instead here are a few recommendations to consider in taking advantage of the nice weather projected for LIC this weekend.
//MoMA PS1 Warm-up – in addition to the glow sticks, craft beer, organic artisanal edibles, and whatever else is ingested to make life more fun in Western Queens, there’s a cool installation to stare at too. Read more about it below.
//Smorgasburg Queens commences on Saturday in Court Square. Featuring stalls from only Queens proprietors, expect exotic, and if that’s not your bag, remember the Burger Garage servers burgers ‘n dogs across the street – I meant hot dogs.
//George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic – this one isn’t until next Wednesday, July 15, but given that it’s being held in Queensbridge Park you better start practicing now, as it could be the biggest show of the year.
Not Your Average Water Fountain – this MoMA PS1 sculpture is a beautiful celebration of clean water
Georgian Dumplings, Shaved Snow, and More Great Eats at Smorgasburg Queens – I’ll take two snouts and a kidney please, hold the sauce
Big Show Details – Parliament/Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997
Oh to Be a VIP at Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks – kale, lobster rolls, and guacamole. A rundown of what it was like being a guest/celeb of Macy’s/NBC.
Manhattan Henge to be Seen Again This Weekend – Xmas comes but once a year, M-henge twice!
Queens Plaza, A Neighborhood Under Construction – Qns Plaza featured in the NYT ‘Living In’ column
Citi Sells Off Court Square Plot for $143 million – expect another residential tower
ODA’s Stack of Boxes in LIC Almost Done – the finished product came out as cool as the renderings
New Look at New Condo in Court Square – and then there are projects that look ‘ehh’
Artist Paints As Pretty As a Picture – her studio has been in LIC since 1980
Riding the Rails, Above and Below LIC – a look back at ye olden days
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