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Rockaway’s Craftiest:
Meet Marybeth Galvin of Betsy’s Bungalow
By Kami-Leigh Agard RT: The bulk of your pieces he encouraged children to be
truly reflect Rockaway. How do themselves, not change them-
In this Rockaway Times series, you get your ideas? selves. I make wood signs with
we spotlight the eclectic band of Galvin: From the subway and his quotes. One of my favorites
crafty artists living on the pen- street signs to the Christmas is “Be who you are. Say what
insula. These individuals stand globe with Rockaway sand and you feel. Because those who
out not just because of their cre- a piece of the original board- mind don’t matter, and those
ativity and undisputable talent, walk, I try to create Rocka- who matter don’t mind.” And
but the oxygen fueling the pas- way-themed pieces that the that’s something I live by, not
sion behind their work—living whole neighborhood would ap- just as an artist, but as an indi-
and breathing in Rockaway. We preciate, not just residents, but vidual.
hope this series gives readers the also businesses. Living on the
incentive to support these local beach is a big inspiration. RT: Last question. What’s your
artists, who invest their soul, street cred for being a Rockaway
time and energy in producing RT: Do you just do wood work? local?
works of art that reflect what Galvin: I have started branch- Galvin: It’s so funny when
makes our peninsula an unpar- ing out into glasses and vinyl. people ask me if I’m a local. My
alleled place to call home. However, handcrafted wood response is “are you a local?” I
Knock on wood—at any pieces are what Betsy’s Bunga- was born and raised in Rocka-
boardwalk fair or holiday mar- low is known for. way. For elementary school, I
ket across the peninsula, you attended St. Francis de Sales.
may have spotted a red-haired RT: What are your big sellers?
woman with piercing blue eyes Galvin: Hands down the sub-
and a generous smile vending way signs and magnet bottle
her wood-crafted pieces. This openers. It’s really gratifying to
is none other than born-and- have businesses and residents
raised local Marybeth Gal- showcasing Betsy’s Bungalow
vin of Betsy’s Bungalow. What pieces. It encourages me to
spawned Galvin’s passion for keep doing what I love. People
craft-making with wood? Three tion, and I haven’t turned back also order custom pieces like
things—the beach, her family since. window shutters and corn hole
and Dr. Seuss. In the following sets. We just make sure we make
Q&A, learn about Galvin and RT: And the inspiration be- quality pieces that will last.
her Rockaway-based business, hind the name, “Betsy’s Bunga-
Betsy’s Bungalow. low?” RT: In the past year, you or- Stella Maris for high school
Galvin: Betsy is my childhood ganized a lot of the local mar- and even attended Beach
RT: What sparked the idea for nickname. The Galvin name is kets, how did that come about? Channel for a while. My father
Betsy’s Bungalow? pretty known in the communi- Galvin: I did that not just to was born and raised on the
Galvin: I studied criminal jus- ty, so I wanted to start my own help grow my business, but to block we live on. At one time,
tice at St. John’s University, and business without people au- encourage other businesses we had four generations living
worked first as a paralegal, then tomatically associating it with and help them grow. It’s just me on the same block. So yeah,
at the District Attorney’s office. being a Galvin thing, especial- paying it forward to other artists you don’t get more local than
After a long day, I just want- ly since my dad does his own starting out. me.
ed to go home and paint as an woodwork.
outlet for my anxiety and stress RT: You actually have a Fall RT: How would you brand
with work. So when I turned RT: Your pieces are wonderful- Market coming up that’s go- Betsy’s Bungalow?
30, I said to myself, “Why not ly crafted. Do you have any for- ing to be hosted in your own Galvin: Handmade and 100%
give my passion to create art a mal training? art space. What inspired you to local.
shot.” I realized that I was no Galvin: No, I just always loved welcome the community in your
longer the person I was when painting as an outlet. My wood- own space? On Sunday, October 6, 11 a.m.
I was 20. My father, Dr. Peter work training just comes from Galvin: My father built my to 4 p.m., Betsy’s Bungalow pre-
Galvin, besides being known as observing my dad for years. “she-shed” from the ground up, sents the Bungalow Fall Market,
the chief medical officer at the He cuts the wood for all of my and I want to welcome the com- located at 120-05 Newport Ave-
now-closed Peninsula Hospital, pieces. This is why every piece munity to a space that gave me a nue. Vendors participating in-
is also a carpenter. So working from Betsy’s Bungalow is truly lot of inspiration. I love working clude: Betsy’s Bungalow, Rock-
alongside him, I learned a lot. handcrafted. This is a craft that here and I’m excited for people away Candle Co., Handmade
Also, my mom is very crafty and takes time to perfect, and I am to come and experience Rocka- Cocoon, Swellife, Wilderness
comes up with a lot of ideas. Af- still learning. Just within the way’s creativity. Yard, Far Rock Shop, Elsie’s,
ter a friend encouraged me to past three years, with hard work Fat Cardinal, Geoffiti, House of
participate in my first vendor’s and dedication, I have definite- RT: You mentioned that Dr. Agard, Sweet Scrubs and much
market, I got the confidence ly seen how my products have Seuss is one of your biggest idols? more! For info, visit Betsy’s Bun-
that—yes, I can make Betsy’s evolved. Why? galow on Instagram or Face-
Bungalow my full-time voca- Galvin: Through his books, book.
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Drive is Sunday, October 6 from 92nd and RBB. National Merit awards. About
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the St. ***** 34,000 Commended Students
Francis de Sales gym on Beach More of the same. Construc- throughout the nation are being
129th Street. tion starts this week on a $139 recognized for exceptional ac-
***** million plan to revamp Down- ademic promise. Commended
How about Poseidon’s Parade? town Far Rockaway. Work will Students placed among the top
This signature Rockaway event re- address streets, pedestrian space, scorers of more than 1.5 million
***** ally keeps getting better and better and storm water drainage. Work students who entered the 2020
Have a blessed Yom Kippur. and the spectator crowds reflect will center around Mott and Cen- competition by taking the 2018
***** its growing popularity. The board- tral Avenue. According to the Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Real estate wow. 234 Beach walk was packed! The parade was city, most of these streets will be Scholarship Qualifying Test.
102nd Street (the Sands Point colorful and lively and fun. The rebuilt and realigned to make *****
building and parking lot) just organizers, Rockaway Mermaid traffic flow better and to increase We don’t want to get any-
sold for…more than 11 (that’s Brigade, deserve a Standing O. We pedestrian safety. There will also one in trouble for a typo so we
eleven) million bucks. The buy- have to give a special shout out to be a pedestrian plaza next to the won’t name names but we did
er, West Harlem Units LLC, looks Bettina Hornung who (dressed Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue sub- get a kick out of a press release
to be part of Goldmont Realty in like Madonna) kept the parade way station. Expect a lot of lines that referred to where we live as
Brooklyn. Goldmont says on its moving past the judges’ section at no one can understand on many Rockabilly. Rock-Rock Rockabil-
website, “An emphasis is placed Beach 96th. Not an easy job. She streets. ly Beach. It could be a song...
on staying one step ahead in the was awesome. ***** *****
market.” Residential develop- ***** Well, it seems whoever had On Wednesday evening, as we
ment is very likely. The sellers Today is the 50th anniversa- the idea for an Oktoberfest at were going to press, a meeting
were Al and Thomas Catanese. ry of a big Rockaway fire. Len- St. Francis had a good one. The concerning the recent anti-Se-
***** ny’s Amusements, also known event on Friday, October 4, is mitic incidents was being held
It’s the last weekend of the as Lenny’s Fascination, was a sold out as more than 600 tickets at Congregation Ohab Zedek in
driveway shuffle. Uptown week- big attraction on the boardwalk have been sold. We can’t wait to Belle Harbor. Deborah Lauter,
end parking restrictions end on between Beach 34th and Beach see who’ll be rocking the leder- Executive Director of the New
September 30, so this is the last 35th Street when it burned and hosen. York City Office for the Preven-
weekend you’ll have to move disappeared forever. Lenny ***** tion of Hate Crimes, was ex-
cars off the street. is still around, though! Len- Congrats to Natalia Kula, a pected to meet with clergy and
***** ny Kohn is still full of ideas for Mary Louis Academy senior, community leaders. We’ll post a
Do some good opportunity. Rockaway and can be found at who has been named a Com- story online and have it in print
The Graybeards Annual Blood Rockaway Graphics on Beach mended Student in the annual next week.
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A Sad Tail
By Katie McFadden
Well this sure seemed like a
bad omen on the day of Posei-
don’s Parade. On the morning
of Saturday, September 21, a
bottlenose dolphin washed
up dead around Beach 102nd
Street.
After early morning, beach-
goers reported the animal,
NYC Parks Department staff
responded to the scene to keep
Photo by Michael Foley.
crowds away until experts could
respond to perform a necropsy. nately, this is not uncommon
The Atlantic Marine Conserva- in the New York Bight, but it is
tion Society (AMCS) responded. Parks officials responded to keep crowds away. Photo by Ed Cashen. preventable. Picking up trash
The Rockaway Times reached from beaches, not releasing
out to them for information on a come back,” AMCS said. days last week, including two balloons, opting for reusa-
possible cause of death, but the Although locals can see whales, a dolphin, and four sea ble alternatives to plastic, and
definite answer may not come plenty of dolphins alive and turtles. Three of the sea turtles keeping an eye out for marine
for a while. However, there was well from the shoreline now- had evidence of human inter- life in our shared waters are
no evidence of ingested plastic adays, it is not very common action,” the organization post- just some of the things you can
or a vessel strike, a common for them to wash up dead. The ed to its Facebook page. One do to promote marine conser-
cause of death for local marine last report of a dolphin wash- of the whales, a right whale, vation through action,” the or-
life. “We did not find anything ing up dead was in May 2015, had been found entangled in ganization posted.
significant other than some and before that, August 2013. the past, and the sea turtles all If you come across a de-
lung worms and splenic cysts. However AMCS says last week showed evidence of a vessel ceased or distressed animal,
We took samples to send to a was a particularly rough one strike. report it to AMCS by calling
pathologist to help determine for marine life around New AMCS says there are ways 631-317-0030 or the NY Marine
a cause of death. Those results York waters. “AMCS respond- people can do their part to pre- Rescue Center at 631-369-9840.
may take several months to ed to seven animals in seven vent more tragedies. “Unfortu-
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FAR ROCK STRONG Banjo estimates that there are
AIMS more than 150 kids currently in
Continued from Page 10 the program, but says they’ve
probably reached about 350 so
ties to dress up, helping them far. However, they’re now mak-
buy suits and ties, and take ing more of an effort to reach
them on a night on the town. even more kids on the peninsu-
A recent trip involved taking la. Banjo and Vernon came out
some of the program’s boys on to the last Community Board
the ferry to Wall Street, followed 14 meeting to let the commu-
by a dinner where they learned nity know about their programs
a few lessons about etiquette. and goals and this week, they
“They felt like rock stars,” Ver- connected with CB14’s Youth
non said. “You really get to see Services Committee to go into
them become the men we want more detail about how they’d
them to be.” The organization is like to work even deeper with
also becoming more involved in the community and advocate
community events, promoting for what local youth really need.
civic engagement and mentor- Team Crate/ Far Rock Strong’s
ing their kids to become leaders. programs have come at no cost
They also partner with other or- to the kids, as the volunteers
ganizations, so the kids have ac- have covered many costs out of
cess to things like tutors to help pocket, along with the help of
them with school. parents that have contributed
One parent that has seen the and some discretionary fund-
benefits firsthand is Tina Smith, ing from Councilman Dono-
whose 12-year-old daughter, van Richards’ office. However,
Tierra Hendricks, has been ac- the organizers say they’ll be
tive with Team Crate since May expanding their fundraising ef-
2017. “Two years ago, my daugh- forts in the future so they can do
ter was 40 pounds heavier,” she even more for the kids.
said, pointing out her healthy At the end of the day, it’s just
daughter dribbling a basketball about doing what’s right. “Our
down the court. “Healthwise, it’s peninsula has been divided
helped her a lot. Scholastically, for a very long time, from up-
she had always been an average town and downtown. Our goal
student, but now, she has high is for one peninsula. We’re re-
honors. On her state math test, ally trying to bring communi-
she used to score a two. Now ties around the peninsula to-
she’s a level four,” she said about gether,” Banjo said. “We want
the Waterside student. “She’s to continue to grow and serve
always been a shy kid, but now as a much-needed resource
she’s more of a leader. Her lead- for Rockaway and continue to
ership skills have really come out serve our residents through
because of this. If it wasn’t for sports, leadership, mentorship,
Team Crate, none of this would community development, civic
be remotely possible.” engagement and beyond.”
Team Crate/ Far Rock Strong For more information about
has reached kids mostly by word Team Crate/Far Rock Strong,
of mouth and through volun- follow TeamCrate on Instagram
teering at various locations, but or email teamcratehoops@
their impact has been big so far. gmail.com
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Harbor Light in Growing
Darkness tronize it, as the Heer- ed the garbage out to Concern
an family always ran a him. He went up and
Dear Editor: great Bar/Restaurant. checked it out and told
I am responding to Bill Dickesheid me he was going to re- Dear Editor:
Katie McFadden’s ar- port it immediately. He While riding my
ticle in last week’s came back awhile later bike to work this
Rockaway Times ti- Continue the and said it would be morning, I found
Cleanup!
tled, "HARBOR LIGHT taken care of. At about garbage thrown all
REMAINS STUCK ON Dear Editor: 2: 30 p.m., a crew came over the boardwalk
AN ELEVATOR." I have On Monday, a gar- and took all the gar- from Beach 116th all
Lookin’ Good never seen a small bage can at the en- bage away but left the way through the
business owner treat- trance to the beach debris on the board- 80s. Something needs
Dear Editor: ed so unfairly. Espe- on Beach 106th Street walk. They didn’t to be done. Where are
I just finished reading cially a family that has had three days worth bother to sweep or our elected officials?
Between the Bridges endured the hardships of garbage. All the bins shovel the remains Where is the Parks
column. Totally enjoyed that the Heeran family have been removed and they did NOT Department? Also,
his description of “old has. The DOT and DOB from the beaches. The put a bag in the bin. there are now home-
age” creeping up on us. are deplorable agen- beaches might techni- They worked their less setting up resi-
Family can be bru- cies, in which there ob- cally be closed but this way down the board- dency on the benches
tally frank. While we viously is no accounta- is still a NYC Park and walk, removing trash on the boardwalk.
are looking for a com- bility. I would implore we had a parade and that had been there The homeless are also
pliment from them, anyone who reads this many people coming to for three days! This under the restrooms
saying we look great newspaper to take the the beaches all week- is not acceptable. and lifeguard stations
for our age, they just time to call the De- end. The bathrooms We live here and still along the boardwalk.
tell us we are getting partment of Buildings, remain open but also enjoy our boardwalk They are parked in
old and have to face to register a complaint not cleaned. Disgust- and beaches. There is front of the Post
it! Oh well, I’ll keep my on behalf of the Heer- ing! There is a home- no excuse. We can’t Office and all along
glasses off when I look an family. I will do the less couple living with blame the DFDs or Beach 116th Street.
in the mirror and still same. Also, if we are their two dogs under- ferry people for this. This is becoming a
say, “not bad for an lucky enough to have neath the lifeguard Parks should do a serious problem. What
81-year-old.” this Bar/Restaurant stations. I personally better job of cleaning can we do as a commu-
Sheila Green- open in our lifetime, stopped NYC Parks Of- up. nity?
McLean we must be sure to pa- ficer Smith and point- Geri Armellino Theresa Sutterlin
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A LOT MORE THAN
THE NAME.
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is just one of many changes happening here. We will be
adding new facilities, technology, and specialists, and
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Grippo, who got the conver-
This past Tuesday, Septem- sation ignited. The key point
SCHOOL + KARATE = ber 24, the same day Mayor Bill was how Rockaway’s lack of
SUCCESS de Blasio announced a $19M response in the 2010 Census
Confidence is not something we are born with... it is something that we learn. investment to support com- (56%), left millions on the ta-
munity-based Census 2020 ed- ble that could have been used
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The school’s auditorium in- mer Deputy Queens Borough
cluded local residents, Senator President, now executive vice
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334 Beach 102nd Street - $849,000 121-16 Ocean Promenade (5J) - $319,000 121-16 Ocean Promenade (4K) - $280,000
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$5,500 $4,000 parking spot. $2,950 view deck. $2,800 $2,550
128th: Spacious 2BR, 1 bath, top floor walk up. Summer parking inc. (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,475 80th: Renovated 2BR, 1BA condo unit with private terrace (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
80th: Spacious 1BR, 1BA condo unit with ocean view terrace (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600 98th: 3BR, 2BA apt with SS appliances, storage and ocean views (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200
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125th: 1BR, 1BA third floor apt with HW floors and W/D (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700 102nd: Fully renovated 3BR, 2BA apt with HW floors, SS appliances and balcony (TB) . . . . . . . . . $2,350
ABTS: 2nd story 1BR, 1BA apt with washer, dryer and storage (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 137th: Spacious 2BR, 1BA apt with HW floors, SS appliances and balcony (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400
79th: 2BR, 1BA condo with ocean view terrace in elevator building (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 124th: Beach block 3BR, 1BA apt with parking spot and private entrance (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800
116th: Renovated 3rd floor 3BR, 1BA apt with updated kitchen and terrace (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 137th: 3BR, 2BA home for rent with HW floors, available Sept-May (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,300
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HABITS
ing/replacing a habit. And, in hold. If you wholeheartedly be-
my experience, puts people in lieve that your life will be better
our way who have either gone in whatever ways you outline,
After eliminating a habit of be try a few times, but it just through similar experiences or you will have the potential and
mine about two months ago, my doesn’t stick. Why is this so? are thinking about it. That kind the power to do it.
friend lent me the book, “The Duhigg explains in the book of support can be one-time or May you be happy. May you
Power of Habit, Why We Do that a habit forms a loop: cue, over time, but, it is support that be free. May you be grateful.
What We Do In Life and Busi- routine, reward. We can pret- is very beneficial to making the May you let go of things that do
ness,” by Charles Duhigg. What ty easily identify the routine change. not serve you. May you have in-
an eye opener! So many things and the reward—it is the cue Duhigg in the above refer- ner peace.
we do every day are habits. We that is a little harder to figure enced book, talks about “key-
don’t even think about them. out. Some cues may seem im- stone habits.” These matter
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others are not ok, not good they could be deep-rooted in changes in these habits, many
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It’s officially over. Summer sort of miracle flat tire fix kit. Be-
2019 is no longer with us. She fore the news of the flat reached
has left behind a legacy that will the boardwalk, the whale was
be contemplated and relived back on her wheels.
in stories over the upcoming This early hiccup would not
months. Sure, it has hit 80 de- set the tone for the day, as the
grees twice this week. Sure, the parade kicked off flawlessly.
ocean water is still in the up- Whalemina drove up Shore-
Turning 65 and ready for per 60s. You may even be able
to spot some DFDs over the
next few weeks, or catch some
front Parkway as music from DJ
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Printing:
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By Kami-Leigh Agard Saturday, September 28 bay-utiful evening! es, dessert and coffee. Cash bar.
6 p.m. Fill your table with your favorite
On “the little street where old Sunday, September 29 snacks! To purchase your ticket
Who cares if it’s officially fall? friends meet,” Rockaway’s popu- 5 p.m. for this worthy cause, visit Face-
As far as locals are concerned— lar classic rock band, The Rock- Rogers serves up a special treat book event page: NAAR Bingo.
Summer ain’t over! The heat is A-Wades, will have you and your tonight as Bernie Keegan of lo- Knights of Columbus, 333
still on and the Rockaway Groan best buds on your feet dancing cal favorite, Keegan and Soogs' Beach 90th Street
still rules. There’s so much to en- and singing along all night long. fame, rocks in with special guest,
joy as local hot spots are hopping So, where are you going? Healy’s Sharon McCabe. Get ready for a ARTS
with fabulous live music, theat- Irish Pub! hefty serving of all your classic Wednesdays
er and arts, plus the conces- 108-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. and modern rock favorites! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
sions are open well into Octo- 203 Beach 116th Street The Rockaway Artists Alliance
ber! So stick around—the Rock Saturday, September 28 hosts an Oils & Acrylics Paint-
is the place to be! 8 p.m. to Midnight Sundays ing Class with instructor, Joseph
Guess who’s at RBQ tonight? 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Perez (www.seapainter.net).
LIVE MUSIC: None other than Rockaway’s Head to Whit’s for a hoppin’ Students bring their own sup-
homegrown slammin’ band, jazz/beebop lunch featuring the plies and are allowed to pay as
Friday, September 27 Indaculture. After a Posei- Mike Severino Trio. they go. $20 RAA member/ $30
8 p.m. to Midnight don-soaked extravaganza last 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd non-member.
At RBQ tonight, it’s Blac Saturday, be sure they are in the sTudio 6 Gallery, Fort Tilden
Rabbit time! The band will be mood to unleash some serious SPECIAL MENTIONS
throwing down all your belov- beats that will have you bumpin’ Saturdays and Sundays
ed Beatles classics, masterfully your booty all night! TRINI BAKE & SHARK LUNCH 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
colored with their own compo- 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd FUNDRAISER Join the Rockaway Artists Alli-
sitions. Never one to miss! Friday, September 27 ance for their exhibit, ArtSplash
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, September 28 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 2019. Attendees will get the op-
9 p.m. Far Rockaway Karate dojo, Be- portunity to celebrate local art-
Friday, September 27 Rock & Roll lovers! Guess who yond the Belt Martial Arts Acad- ists’ work in all media including
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. blazin’ Thai Rock tonight? None emy, could use a little "kick & photography, paint, sculpture,
The bay will be lit as the Gray- other than Cool Hand Lou & The punch" to help wave Rockaway etc. The exhibit will be open Sat-
trippers ride into Thai Rock Downtown Daddy-O’s comin’ Beach’s sweet summer, goodbye. urdays and Sundays through No-
blazing the bayside spot with out roarin’ with cover perfor- As a fundraiser, the dojo is bring- vember 10.
good ‘ole classic rock live from mances of Springsteen, The Roll- ing a taste of Trinidad’s Maracas For more info, visit: rockawa-
Rockaway’s own: ing Stones, Beatles, Eric Clapton Beach famous Bake and Shark yartistsalliance.org
Joe Kenel, Keith Goldberg, and more! lunch/dinner combo. This sand- sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden
Lou Pastina, John McNamee 375 Beach 92nd Street wich will have you salivating for
and Willie Vargasto. days, wishing you ordered more! THEATER
375 Beach 92nd Street Saturday, September 28 As an alternative, you can order Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
9 p.m. blue snapper fish as an alterna- Is the American Dream attain-
Friday, September 27 The heat is still pumping, so tive to the traditional shark meat. able? Find out in the Rockaway
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. why not head to Rogers for a Either way, dress it up Trinidad Theatre Company’s production
Take a walk along memory much-needed fix of Solshyne? style with lots of sweet, sour and of the American classic, The Great
lane with 4-piece rock band, Get a dose of their classic psyche- spicy toppings, and other condi- Gatsby, directed by Frank Caiati.
Anthem Acoustic, at the Belle delic and rock tunes tonight! ments for your taste buds to en- The plot—Jay Gatsby, a self-made
Harbor Yacht Club, and jam 203 Beach 116th Street joy. Free homestyle Trinidadian millionaire, passionately pursues
out to your most treasured beverage with each prepaid com- the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick
classic and 90s grunge cov- Sunday, September 29 bo. To order, call 718-471-7505 Carraway, a young newcomer to
ers. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 917-805-9474. For more info, Long Island, is drawn into their
533 Beach 126th Street Join Squid Calamar Quartet for visit Facebook event page: TRINI world of obsession, greed and
the official closing ceremonies at BAKE & SHARK LUNCH FUND- danger. The breathtaking glam-
Saturday, September 28 Caracas. Come down and toast, RAISER. our and decadent excess of the
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Salud!” to an awesome squida- 1827 Cornaga Ave, Far Rocka- Jazz Age come to Rockaway’s
It’s that time again! Get ready licious summer! way stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald's clas-
to shuck, slurp and toast at the Caracas, Beach 106th Board- sic novel. Show dates are Sep-
5th Annual Rockaway Oyster walk Concession NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL tember 27, 28, 29, and October
Festival. This year the Oyster RESCUE BINGO FUNDRAISER 4, 5 and 6. Ticket prices: Adults
Fest is again being held at Rust- Sunday, September 29 Friday, September 27 $20.00 / Seniors $15.00. For more
woods, so get ready for a jam- 5 p.m. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. info and tickets, visit: www.rock-
packed three hours of oysters, It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun Grab your friends and get awaytheatrecompany.org.
Stella Must be 21 and over. $40 is still out, and you’re reluctant to ready for another fun NAAR bin- T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort
at the door. For more info, visit wistfully bid the weekend, adieu, go night to support this 501(c)3 Tilden
Rockaway Oysterfest on Face- So why not head to Breezy’s Bay- non-profit dedicated to rescuing
book or Instagram. House! With awesome bay views, and re-homing homeless pets of Got info on local live music and
97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd food and drinks, plus live music Queens, NY. Admission is $30. art? Email: kami@rockaway-
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Where Worlds Converge, an included filming multi-day cer- atch a wave or awareness,
exhibit of photographs by Micah emonial events, which featured bene itting local a ilies dealing with cancer
Bochart, will open on Septem- a reintroduction of injured bald All proceeds to ,
ber 29. The exhibit opening and eagles back into the wild, for the a o unity non pro it charitable organi ation
reception will be from 2 – 4 p.m. Tlingit Tribe in Alaska. He now
providing services and support to our co unity.
at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge lives with his wife in Queens.
in Broad Channel. The opening Bochart’s upbringing and back-
reception is free and open to the ground have influenced his view n e ory 2019 onorees
public. of the world. Nature reclaiming Anne arie Sullivan Teri Baut
This free exhibit will be on dis- the built world, young people dis-
play for two months. covering nature, and nature thriv- (Broad Channel) (Broad Channel)
Bochart, who will be at the re- ing are central themes for this ex- lare roesch Pat r ano
ception, is a New York-based hibit. The juxtaposition of nature (Rockaway Beach) (Rockaway Beach)
photographer, videographer and against the backdrop of New York
editor. He was raised in Haines, City is not only the story of Gate- Billy 9 inane atthew Piccione
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