Share this information with your friends and if you did not secure your seats already, call us today at 718-545-1151 and don’t miss AKTINA’s GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY 2010 featuring Greece’s popular singer Melina Aslanidou accompanied by Vagelis Douvalis and their orchestra led by renowned bouzouki maestro/soloist Manolis Karantinis in a one of a kind musical tribute to the legendary singers Grigoris Bithikotsis and Vicky Moscholiou at New York’s landmark theatre The Town Hall on 43^rd Street between 6^th and 7^th Aves in Manhattan, NY (123 West 43^rd St, NYC).

On Friday, May 14, 2010 at 9pm, against a backdrop of videos Melina Aslanidou, Vagelis Douvalis, bouzouki maestro/soloist Manolis Karantinis and their orchestra will revive some of the everlasting masterpiece folk and rembetika (Greek blues) songs of Bithikotsis and Moscholiou.

Secure your seats early by calling AKTINA FM, 718-545-1151 or Ticketmaster, 212-307-4100. All major credit cards accepted. Ticket prices start at $45.  Tickets also on sale at the Greek Music and Video located at 25-50 31^st Street in Astoria, NY  (718-932-8400).  

For more detailed information about this concert please visit, www.aktina.org – reply to this email or call 718-545-1151.  See videos of previous AKTINA concerts at the Town Hall on youtube.  Search under AKTINA

AKTINA Productions, Inc., is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich heritage, culture and folklore of Greece and Cyprus in America.  It is the sponsoring organization of the highly rated bilingual radio AKTINA FM on WNYE 91.5FM and AKTINA TV on WNYE-Ch. 25 in New York and Ocean TV20 in Toms River.  GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY was established in 1994 with a purpose to promote the rich musical inheritance of Greece through the production of unique concerts that highlight each year different representative aspects of the Greek music repertoire.  Recent AKTINA notable performances include, “The Songs Of Greek Cinema” in 2009 with Melina Aslanidou and Vagelis Douvalis, “From Markos Vamvakaris to Manos Loizos” in 2008 with Manolis Mitsias and “Tribute to George Zambetas” in 2007 with Kostas Makedonas. 

Following the tremendous success Melina Aslanidou and Vagelis Douvalis had last year during their unforgettable and captivating performance (see excerpts on youtube by searching under AKTINA)  and due to public demand, AKTINA is bringing them back to the Town Hall for this year’s musical tribute to Bithikotsis and Moscholiou which will be highlighted by Manolis Karantinis, one of the finest bouzouki players or Greece compared to the late Manolis Hiotis.  We invite you to read more about this concert and about our featured performers on our website www.aktina.org

See you all on May 14^th for yet another memorable evening at The Town Hall Theatre.

AKTINA Concert Production Team

Sponsored by: Arch Capital Services, Inc.

Media Sponsors:  Greek Media Group, Mega Cosmos, Alter Globe, GM TV, Star Channel, Alpha Sat and Antenna Satellite

All proceeds will benefit the public service media outlets AKTINA FM and AKTINA TV

Join us at KELLARI TAVERNA for an after concert dinner party with "prix-fixe" menu at only $49.00 per person with great Greek food specialties.  Price includes red and white house wines, beer and soft drinks for the duration of the party.  Make your reservations early by calling KELLARI at 212-221-0144 or email events@kellari.us and mention AKTINA-Aslanidou after concert dinner party or ask for Dennissia.

Watch 5 choreographers show off their new works and then discuss the perfromances with them afterward over wine and cheese!

http://www.greenspacestudio.org

Breakfast with Councilmember Van Bramer
04/21/2010
8 AM - 9:30 AM
 

Business Breakfast with Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer
Thursday, April 21, 8 – 9:30AM

LIC’s new representative will discuss area issues.   $20 for members, $30 for non-members.  Contact Indra Smith at 718.786.5300 x 21 or register online.

Sponsors: Plaxall, Silvercup Studios, Werwaiss & Co., Inc.

Co-sponsor: The Floating Hospital

Plaxall is a family owned and managed business, engaged in both manufacturing and property management in Long Island City.  Our Design Center division operates a factory at 5-46 46^th Avenue where, since 1950, we have produced thermoformed products for the medical, cosmetic, packaging and other industries.  Plaxall also owns and manages over a million square feet of space in the Hunters Point section of LIC.  We have residential, office and warehouse space.  Tenants include, among others, ADT, Konica Minolta, Tuk Tuk, Hertz, Takeshi Murakami, and the Jeffrey Deitch gallery.  We also provide space for non-profits such as LIC Community Boathouse, Recycle-a-Bicycle and the Space.  More information on the design business is at www.Plaxall.com and the property division is at www.LICProperties.com.

Werwaiss & Co., Inc.

The Floating Hospital has been serving the healthcare needs of NYC families since 1866 – providing a healthier and more hopeful future to all New Yorkers.  Today, TFH has “dropped anchor” in Long Island City, with its spacious and newly renovated LIC Community Health Center.  This convenient “ONE-STOP” location offers quality primary health care for the entire family, including comprehensive medical, dental and mental health services.  All insurance plans (including new Medicaid patients) are accepted and affordable cash payment discount plans are also available. Call 718.784.2240 to make an appointment or visit us at 41-40 Crescent Street (Between Queensboro Plaza North & 41^st Street).  Contact Cynthia Davis, our Business Specialist, at 718.784.2240 x273 to ask about affordable customized employee plans for LIC small business owners.  www. thefloatinghospital.org

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http://council.nyc.gov/d26/html/members/home.shtml

James G. Van Bramer

District 26 - Council Member - Democrat

A life-long resident of Western Queens, Jimmy Van Bramer was elected to the New York City Council on November 3, 2009.

A community organizer, Jimmy Van Bramer is the son of two active union members. While growing up Jimmy sometimes followed his stepfather, a public-school custodian, to work. As he watched his stepfather polish classroom floors and scrub desks so that children and teachers could have a clean learning space, Jimmy learned the importance of hard work, and the powerful impact that seemingly small efforts can have on the lives of working people. Jimmy has carried those lessons throughout his life.

Jimmy's career has been devoted to making our community stronger and making life better for Queens families like the one he grew up in. From 1999-2009, he served as the Chief External Affairs Officer of the Queens Public Library. As the library's link between community members and government, Jimmy worked to protect and expand important library services, such as after-school programs and English language classes. He also led members of the Queens community on annual trips to Albany and Washington, D.C. to help them make their voices heard by government officials. In addition, Jimmy works to improve our neighborhoods outside of his job, by serving as a member of Community Board 2 and its Land Use Committee.

Panelists from Citibank, Valley National Bank, Asset Enhancement Solutions, and the US Small Business Administration will help you understand your borrowing and credit needs, what banks need to approve lines of credit, installment loans, and commercial mortgages, and how to find the right financing product for your business.  Networking & continental breakfast.  Please RSVP online or contact Indra Smith at 718.786.5300 x 21 or ismith@licbdc.org. No charge to attend. 

An ongoing project building landscape images with multiple frames. Began as a documentary of the NYC skyline from the end of my street... evolving into a new perspective. 

Running thru april at MATTED LIC

Networking Night at Manducatis Restaurant
Tuesday, March 23, 6 - 8:30 PM
Enjoy networking at LIC's classic Italian restaurant, in business since 1977. $10 for LICBDC members and $15 for non-members includes drink ticket and hors d'ouevres. 13-27 Jackson Ave., LIC.  Contact Indra Smith at 718.786.5300 x 21 or register online. 

Sponsor: Filco Carting Corp.

This monthly dance performance series will feature natasa Trifan Performance Group!

Check it out!

www.greenspacestudio.org/Performances.html

Economic Forecast Breakfast
with Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City
Thurs., March 18, 8 - 9:30 AM
Queensboro Room, MetLife Building