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Flushing Town Hall is an amazing cultural institution in the heart of a venerable historic and cutting-edge commercial district. Â Highly recommend visiting this landmarked buillding and participating in the diverse programs offered.

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Posted on 05.02.12 John C.

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Flushing Town Hall is a really great event space. They always have a performance or exhibit going on so be sure to check their calender. The downstairs area may look or seem small- but just wait till you get to the second floor! Upstairs, there is a huge auditorium with really big windows.

I made a visit out here before I was a resident of Flushing because I was interested in renting the space for my wedding. The price is reasonable but of course once you factor in catering- it can get expensive. When they give you the tour, they also give you a binder filled with all the information you would possibly need about the space including floor plans with measurements. It was really helpful (even though we ended up elsewhere).

I passed by recently as I was walking home one night because the doors were open and there were a lot people inside. I was able to catch the free exhibit about rugs from Turkey. It was really nice!

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Posted on 04.27.12 Amaryllis R.

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Flushing Town Hall is linked with the Smithsonian Institution. Â They have a full calendar of cultural and art events. Â I came here for a Korean locks exhibit which was on tour before going to New York City. Â It was a wonderful collection and the event was also catered. Â There is also a large auditorium where I attended some public functions with the City Comptroller. Â They also have free Jazz events outside during the summer. Â If you are looking for something cultural in Flushing this is a must on your list.

If you are driving here they have a parking lot in the back. Â They also have a gift shop in the lobby.

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Posted on 12.14.10 Michael L.

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Art. Culture. Jazz. Gifts shops.

Prior to visiting Flushing Town Hall last night, I was very Manhattan-centric in my thinking of ways to satisfy the above needs.

Flushing Town Hall changes that in a very good way.

Sometimes I don't feel like dueling with the long, unpredictable subway rides from "the City" back to my humble abode in Queens. But sometimes I also want to hear live music and feel cultured. I can do that now at this location, in a highly comfortable, relaxed environment with friendly volunteers, decent acoustics and an appreciative, if aged, crowd.

Last night's concert was a celebration of George Gershwin led by the David Leonhardt Jazz quintet. I bought tickets online for a little more than a movie theater outing. I was initially confused by not seeing any printed seat number on the ticket but have no fear-- general admission means you can sit wherever you want. My wife and I started out in the main area but after admission made our way up to the balcony for a more private experience.

It was the kind of place where you could easily change seats and not worry about the usher police.

The building itself dates back to 1862 and was purchased by the City of NY. It served previous municipal functions and now serves a most important cultural role. The gift shop featured works by local artists and some neat looking queens jazz trail souvenirs. Upcoming programs include Wycliffe Gordon (not Jean) and the early roots of jazz, Chemo Corniel's "dancing with ancestors" and Vijay Iyer. Full details available on their web site.

The walk from the 7 subway to the Town Hall is about 10 minutes along Main Street. Immediately in front of the building you'll see the Daniel Carter Beard mall. No, it's not a shopping mall but has a few monuments for past wars.

Refreshments were also available during intermission in the green room. And since it's Gershwin's birthday weekend there was free cake for everyone. That just reinforced the friendly, intimate vibe of this performance space.

If you live in Queens and value the arts, definitely stop by here and support their efforts. If you don't live in Queens, stop by anyway and enjoy top quality music in a welcoming setting.