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Blake Shelton to Play Forest Hills Stadium, Tickets Go on Sale This Week

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The platinum-selling country music artist Blake Shelton will be performing at Forest Hills Stadium this summer.

Shelton has been added to the venue’s summer 2020 lineup and will perform on June 18.

His concert with include hits from his most recent No. 1 album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country.

Shelton’s hit song “God’s Country” was the second most-streamed country song released in 2019. The smash hit became Shelton’s 26th No. 1 on country radio, where it remained for a multi-week run.

Shelton is one of many musicians listed as part of Forest Hills Stadium’s 2020 season.

The season includes The Lumineers with CAAMP and Diana DeMuth on June 13; a reformed Bright Eyes with Japanese Breakfast and Lucy Dacus on June 20; and Halsey with blackbear and PVRIS on July 15 and 16.

Tickets to Shelton’s concert will go on sale to the public on March 6 at foresthillsstadium.com. However, American Express Card Members are able to purchase tickets before the general public starting March 2.

Tickets to all stadium events will be available for purchase without service fees at the Forest Hills Stadium box office, located just outside of the stadium on Burns Street, every Friday from noon to 8 p.m.

Tickets can also be purchased at Williamsburg’s Rough Trade (located off of the Bedford Ave stop on the L train) during box office hours, which are noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

 

Courtesy of ForestHillsPost.com

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US Open’s Storied History Began At The West Side Tennis Club, A Hidden Jewel In Queens

Arthur Ashe in the U.S. Open tennis championships at Forest Hills, 1968.

At The West Side Tennis Club in 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first ever U.S. Open champion.

The U.S. Open’s illustrious history began at an idyllic location in Forest Hills, Queens.

It was at the West Side Tennis Club in 1968 that Arthur Ashe became the first ever U.S. Open champion, as well as the first African American to hoist a Slam trophy. Fifty years ago, total attendance at Ashe’s history-making performance at the West Side was only 97,000, compared to last year’s massive crowd of nearly 700,000. Continue Reading ›

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 18TH 11-1 PM 336 BURNS STREET, FOREST HILLS QUEENS, NYC

FOREST HILLS QUEENS NEW YORK REAL ESTATE

STYLISH CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE

336 Burns Street, Forest Hills, Queens, NYC

This renovated townhouse features a front patio, an exquisite open concept with entrance foyer, spacious Living Room with wood burning fireplace, full Dining Room and chef’s Kitchen with door to exterior patio perfect for outdoor gatherings. Second floor oversized Master Bedroom, second large Bedroom and modern full Bath. Third floor two large Bedrooms and renovated Bath. A bonus finished attic room with skylights spans the whole length of the building. Finished Basement Family Room perfect for entertaining with full bath, separate laundry, utilities and entrance to enclosed garage. New interior windows. Property Size: 1,584 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 2,160 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $7,157/yr. approx

 

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POTLUCK MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CHURCH IN THE GARDENS


The evening will begin in the Lounge with a delicious POT LUCK dinner which is notably strong on desserts. Please RSVP to Helen Howey (718-268-9142) to let her know what food you will be bringing to share. Your dish should be enough for six to eight servings. New members are especially welcome!
The Case for Christ is a 2017 American Christian drama film directed by Jon Gunn and written by Brian Bird. It is based on the true story that inspired the 1998 book of the same name by Lee Strobel. The film stars Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway and Robert Forster and is about a journalist who looks to disprove his wife’s Christian faith. In 1980, atheist and award-winning investigative journalist Lee Strobel, using his journalistic and legal skills, attempts to disprove his wife Leslie’s newfound Christian faith. This causes problems within the marriage. After completing a thorough investigation for almost two years, Strobel finds the historical evidence for Jesus and a new faith in Christ.
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EXCLUSIVE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 18TH 12-2 PM 99-13 ASCAN AVENUE, FOREST HILLS, QUEENS, NEW YORK

FOREST HILLS QUEENS REAL ESTATE
“TWO FAMILY TREASURE”
99-13 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills, New York
Exclusive Listing of Terrace Sotheby’s International Realty. Conveniently located, this renovated Brick two family townhouse includes a renovated duplex plus basement apartment and a large 1 Bedroom apartment on the third floor. The main floor has a bright open layout that includes a Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen with door leading out to a private garden and detached garage, a sunny and spacious second floor with two Bedrooms that can be converted back to the original three Bedrooms and renovated Bathroom and a Basement with private entrance, fully finished Family Rom, full Bath and laundry Room. The third floor apartment has treetop views, sun drenched windows and skylight, and a loft like living space with renovated Kitchen open to the Living/Dining area and one large Bedroom which can also be converted back to a two Bedrooms. This home has great income potential and is fully renovated and in move in condition! Property Size: 1,800 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 2,448 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: 8,093/yr. approx.

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THE NEW YORK METS DRAFT BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STAR

Photo via Facebook/Danny Alfonzo

Does the (home run) apple fall far from the tree? The New York Mets hope that’s the case with Daniel Alfonzo.

The Mets selected the star infielder of the Bayside High School baseball team — who also happens to be the son of Edgardo Alfonzo, one of the best hitting infielders the Mets ever produced — in the 38th round of this year’s MLB Draft. Continue Reading ›

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EXCLUSIVE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 7TH 11-1:30 PM / 72-14 KESSEL STREET, FOREST HILLS QUEENS, NYC

“UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES”
72-14 Kessel Street, Forest Hills, New York
This spacious home delivers on location and space. A solid home with unlimited possibilities to design your dream home. Large entrance porch with half Bath, open Living and Dining Room, separate Kitchen with access to spacious backyard and detached garage. Second floor has a full Bath and three generous rooms with lots of closets. A staircase leads to a rare large third level loft room. An unfinished basement with high ceilings and lots of window waiting for you to create the perfect lounge area. Great opportunities don’t last ! Property Size: 2,942 sq. ft. approx. Bldg Size: 1,381 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $6,088/yr. approx.

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EXCLUSIVE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 7TH 1-3 PM / 69-48 GROTON STREET, FOREST HILLS QUEENS, NYC

“TIMELESS CLASSIC BRICK HOME”
69-48 Groton Street, Forest Hills, New York
 This classic 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath detached Brick home has been designed both inside & out with decorative detailing that is rarely found in homes today. The exterior Brick is punctuated by fieldstone appointments, stained glass windows with a signature palladium window gracing the front of the home. Inside is a step down Living Room with fireplace & wood beamed ceiling, an eat-in Kitchen overlooking the garden, a formal Dining Room and 1st floor Powder Room. The floor design is delightfully creative with stairs rising to the 2nd & 3rd floors and 5 Bedrooms including a large Master Bedroom.
Property Size: 3,500 sq. ft. approx. Bldg Size: 3,051sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $9,670/yr. approx.

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