LICP Annual Meeting Recap

Last week, LICP members gathered at Culture Lab LIC for our 2022 Annual Meeting. The event featured welcoming remarks from Andrew Kimball, President & CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation and Council Member Julie Won. The Gary Kesner LIC Leadership Award was presented to Mount Sinai Queens. Members stayed after the meeting to mingle with their neighbors and community leaders over light bites from Little Chef Little Kitchen. We thank all of the attendees who made this a memorable evening. View photos here

LIC Lights Up Recap

The LIC BID and The Chocolate Factory Theater celebrated the return of holiday lighting throughout LIC with the community on Tuesday, December 13 at LIC Bar. The evening featured storytelling by Allison Guinn, carolers from SING LIC, music from the Sam Trapchak Trio, and complimentary hot chocolate and treats from Little Chef Little Cafe. Thank you to our elected officials, Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., Council Member Julie Won and Assembly Member-elect Juan Ardilla for speaking, and to M&T Bank and JetBlue for sponsoring the event. We thank all who attended and those who donated toys for our giving efforts in collaboration with The Floating Hospital. Details

LIC Lunar New Year Celebration - Submission Deadline Dec. 16

The LIC Lunar New Year Celebration returns this January! Business and organizations are welcome to produce an activation/event or special/offer within the festival period - Jan. 20-Feb. 19, 2023. Example ideas for 2023 range from performance art and kids workshops to specialty cocktails and menu items. Details

The Nutcracker and Visit to Santa's Toyland - Dec. 18

LaGuardia Community College presents Joffrey Ballet School’s production of “The Nutcracker and Visit to Santa’s Toyland." After the performance, Santa’s Toyland will be open in the Little Theater for visitors.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 3:30 p.m.

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave.

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Hanukkah Celebration - Dec. 18

Celebrate the first Night of Hanukkah with Young Israel of Sunnyside and Sunnyside Jewish Center. The event will feature a community menorah lighting, Hanukkah arts & crafts, games, food, prizes and more for the whole family. RSVP by texting (347) 345-3813.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m.

Sunnyside Jewish Center, 40-20 47th Ave.

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Upcoming Events

Dec. 16: Join The Noguchi Museum for an extended conversation about Isamu Noguchi’s sculpture Heart of Darkness. Details

Dec. 17: Watch a 30th anniversary screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol at Museum of the Moving Image. Details

Dec. 18: Join Queensboro Dance Festival and Modega for a holiday dance party and reception. Details

Current Exhibitions

Through December 28, 2022: See Artego's new group art show "Persistence of Hope." Details

Through February 27, 2023: Experience Tirzah, an immersive video and audio environment at SculptureCenter. Details

Through February 2023: View exhibitions from Studio 41 artists Nancy Gesimondo and Dianne Martin at Form + Flow. Details

Dec. 15: Join The Greater Astoria Historical Society for a virtual holiday party. Details

Dec. 15: Mingle with other moms at Jungly's "A Bad Moms Christmas" happy hour and movie night. Details

Dec. 16-18: Shop Remix Market's 40% off Smalls and Art Sale. Details

Dec. 17: Join Queens Toy Dash in donating toys to Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement. Details

Dec. 18: JCC-Chabad of LIC presents a Community Chanukah Celebration at Gantry Plaza State Park. Details

Dec. 18: M. Wells hosts a holiday market. Details

Through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a free online curriculum focused on helping small businesses with digital transformation, Hispanic-owned small businesses will be able to access Spanish language course offerings, coaching from experts, community events and personalized mentorship, as well as apply to receive a $10,000 grant as part of a $250,000 fund to help further support minority small businesses. In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Verizon Small Business Digital Ready was created with and for small businesses, with a specific focus on helping diverse and under-resourced business owners. Details