Free Yoga in Gantry Park on Sunday!

Free Yoga! Sweet words, oh yes. When, you ask?

Sunday, July 26th
9-10:15 a.m.

Come and join staff from The Yoga Room for a free, fun class at newly expanded Gantry State Park. You'll need to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing (it may be warm this weekend). Be sure to get there before 9 a.m., as class starts right at 9.

Class will be held at Pier 1 at the Park. The Yoga Room is located 2 blocks away from the park. After class feel free to head over there and check it out.

For more information you can call 718-786-7962 or check the website. Gantry State Park is located here:

Astorian Weekend Edition 10.04.08

Need a distraction from doing your taxes? Or some fun suggestions on how to spend your tax return? Check out what's happening in Astoria this weekend.

Tonight at 8 p.m., Flux Factory presents "The Best Flux Thursday Ever" (38-38 43rd St, LIC, 718-707-3362). This event is an extension of their weekly salon dinners where artists get together to talk about their various works. FREE and open to the public.

Friday night is Ladies Night at Lift Hair Studio (27-07 24th Ave, 718-728-5438). This trendy salon stays open later on Fridays in time to get your hair "did." Asia, Lift's gracious owner, offers complimentary wine and cheese with every visit. Appointments needed.

The Tour de Queens takes place on June 8 and we're giving you the chance to preregister now. This 20-mile bike tour goes through central and western Queens and begins and ends at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows. Click here for the registration form.

Hitting up H&R Block for your taxes? It just so happens that the 30th Avenue and 36th Street location is only a block away from the new Greek seafood restaurant Akti (34-19 30th Ave, 718-721-3530). Treat yourself to some delicious saganaki after you settle your bottom line.

And finally, don't miss the "Ultimate Shoulder Openers" class with Danielle Lee at the Yoga Room (32-32 Steinway, 718-274-0255). Increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and meet fellow yogis. This Sunday, April 13, 3:30-5:30, $35.

Shoulder Work at The Yoga Room

This weekend, The Yoga Room is offering an interesting session. Check it out:

Shoulders are the key to unlocking the doors of your heart. Experience new levels of freedom and self-expression by learning healthy shoulder alignment and heart opening techniques in a full spectrum of poses with emphasis on backbends. This uplifting workshop will guide you through a joyful blossoming of the heart with ease and grace.

Sunday, April 13, 2008
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
$30 by April 10, 2008
$35 after April 10, 2008
32-32 Steinway St., Astoria, NY

Please call 718-274-0255 to pre-register. If you are planning to come on the day of the workshop please call for availability.

The Yoga Room
32-32 Steinway St.
Astoria, New York 11103
(718) 274-0255

Astorian Weekend Edition 24.01.08

Oleput (31-13 Ditmars) reopened! I heard a rumor that the liquor license is in... let's check it out tonight!

Saturday stop in at Waltz at 8pm for some goodies and a "I'm New to Astoria: Meet and Greet Party". Go and represent the neighborhood and show some love to the newbs.

Seeds of Love are at it again with raising more cashola for a special family in need. This time the awesome crew at Curves (36-10 Ditmars) are setting up shop in North Astoria Saturday afternoon. They'll have tons of brand spanking new gear for you all to purchase and they still need donations as well, so check their website for the deets on how to help!

Try the Post Holiday Food Based Cleanse and Restoration at The Yoga Room (32-32 Steinway St) his Sunday! I did a full on cleanse a couple of weeks ago and I'm a fan. Maybe this one will be just as good? I'm willing to bet it is. From their mailer: "You will get to prepare, taste and take home recipes that will help you start the year with the clear, balanced energy needed for the cold winter months." It's 1 to 4 p.m. and $45.

There's a Sunday brunch being put together by the peeps over at Out Astoria at Locale (33-02 34th Ave). I know a couple of the members; a good time is pretty much guaranteed. Let them know you're coming in advance!

P.S. I finally made it to Mojave (22-36 31st St) and was quite satisfied. Hope to have them in the neighborhood for awhile so I can try more of the menu!