Dancing with the Stars of Bayside

 

September 25 at 7pm

 

Local celebrities and prominent individuals from the community will lend their time and talents to an exhibition dance contest during this gala evening. The Castle ballroom will be transformed into a glittering showplace. Guests will be transported back to the glamorous era of ballroom dance and elegant attire.

We are seeking sponsorship for the gala in the form of journal advertising, merchandise, and gift certificates. Advertising opportunities include a full page, starting at $125, and special rates
for inside and back covers. Each donor will receive published recognition in our newsletter and
signage in the building on the night of the event. We are happy to create a specialized sponsorship package tailored for your business. Local press will publicize the event. For sponsorship opportunities click here.

Bayside Historical Society is the steward of two New York City landmarks, the c. 1887 Officers’ Club, our home in Fort Totten Park, and the c. 1832 Lawrence Cemetery. Dedicated to the preservation of Bayside and neighboring communities in northeastern Queens, BHS presents an array of exhibits, programs, and events throughout the year. Our archival collection includes more than 10,000 items related to the history and development of our area.

All proceeds from this gala evening will benefit the Society’s exhibits and programs. Tickets are $75.To order tickets click here.




For more information contact Eileen Cotoggio, Special Projects Coordinator, cell - 718.490.0966 or projects@baysidehistorical.org

 

 

 

 

5 K Run through Fort Totten Park

Sunday - October 31, 2010

Check in: 7:30am

Start: 9:00am

Click here to download the Registration Form

 

 

The Women of Bayside

Now on View. The exhibit pays tribute to women who have made their mark on the Bayside community throughout history. Featuring both contemporary women and those of yesteryear, The Women of Bayside showcases those whose achievements, whether through volunteerism, business ventures, professional accomplishments or other initiatives, deserve recognition. There will be a performance by Belt Blvd, an a cappella ensemble from Bayside High School. Light refreshments will be served. $5 suggested donation. Call 718-352-1548 to reserve.

This exhibit is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, former New York City Councilmember Tony Avella, and New York State Senator Frank Padavan. Additional support has been provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

 

 

Bayside Life

On the Edge of Modernity

Now on View. Bayside Life - On the Edge of Modernity offers a close-up look at the little village that was becoming a town prior to the U.S. ’s entry into the Second World War, as captured in the pages of Bayside Life.  Published between 1939 and 1941, this short-lived magazine sought to promote a sense of community, hometown pride, and neighborhood spirit, by focusing on local achievements and happenings at the exclusion of world affairs.  Both literally and metaphorically on the edge of change, Bayside was  experiencing a population explosion, massive home construction, and travel made easier by the opening of the Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, LaGuardia Airport.  The New York World’s Fair contributed to an atmosphere heady with optimism following America ’s Depression years.  Yet, at the same time, war was declared in Europe and Bayside residents pined for a time when neighbors knew each other and life was less complicated.