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  • This Week at QED: January 19th - 25th

    We've got a smorgasbord of events and classes coming up this week, so we hope you're hungry!  Monday, January 19th: The Ted Alexandro Show, 8pmAstoria native Ted Alexandro stops by to headline the aptly named "Ted Alexandro Show" at 8pm. The set list includes comedians Sharron Paul and Noah Gardenswartz and activist/filmmaker Brendan Fay. Tuesday, January 20th: Drink n Draw, 9pm  Our first Drink N Draw starts at 9pm, so sharpen your pencils and saddle up with a draft of Astoria’s own Singlecut or a bottle of Ommegang, Shiner Bock, or any of our other tasty craft beers. Wednesday, January...

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  • Artist Spotlight - Carrie Crow

    Q.E.D.'s art gallery is currently displaying the work of three artists, including the photography series Trash Trees by Carrie Crow.  Crow is a fine art, performance, and horse racing photographer whose work has been exhibited internationally at the Queens Museum of Art, Newspace Center for Photography, Curious Matter, Kunst Altonale, and Galleria Perela during the 2011 Venice Biennale. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, The New York Post, Time Out New York, and in literary and arts publications such as 3:AM Magazine, SAND Journal, North Sea Jazz Fest. Born and raised in Los Angeles and a long time resident...

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  • Thankful!

    I *might* be a little drunk from the excessive R&R (10 hours of sleep each of the last 2 nights on top of all the puzzles and crafts and turkey and games and crackling fires and love), but I'm feeling ever so grateful to everyone who helped get QED: A Place to Show & Tell off the ground with their donations, advice, contacts, ideas, all of it. Every single bit of it was used and appreciated and now we have a space open for all to enjoy. Monday marks one month since we officially opened and now the work begins to make...

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  • The Q.E.D. "Baby" Registry

    Lots of friends and strangers, too, suggested we start a registry much like a baby shower. We did and, wow! Huge thanks to so many folks for donating new and used equipment and such to help get the Q.E.D. doors open for learning and laughter. The registry is being constantly updated as we get closer to opening. Check it out here: http://www.myregistry.com/public/qed. The target date for QED's grand opening is David Lee Roth's 60th birthday because, duh, he's the Patron Saint of Performing. That might be a *smidge* optimistic, but we'll be celebrating his birthday regardless. Oh! We should have an...

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  • Calling All Creative Types!

    Q.E.D. is creating a database of performers, comedians, writers, songwriters, poets, and creative types who can perform, host a show and/or teach a class. Chances are, if you're excited to teach it, someone wants to learn it!  CLASS BASICSGenerally classes are 90 minutes each and one session. Of course, exceptions always apply. Actually there are a lot of exceptions, but short and sweet and affordable is great for everyone. Teaching experience is a huge bonus, or at the very least, experience talking in front of a group. Let us know your background when you email us at QEDAstoria@Gmail.com. CLASSES WE'RE MOST INTERESTED...

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