THANK YOU, THANK YOU, ALL, for a fantastic evening of story swaps, Astoria history, and music at our “Left My Heart” show! Full program here. To quote Catherine Kapphahn, “We laughed and cried and sighed.”
Interested in Catherine’s book Immigrant Daughter: Stories You Never Told Me, which was featured at the show. Grab your copy here.
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A huge shout out to Bob Singleton, Executive Director of the Greater Astoria Historical Society, for his amazing insights into Tony Bennett’s life and music.
Read Bob’s imaginary interview with Tony Bennett in the Queens Gazette created directly from quotes from the Astoria legend and the inspiration for our ART HEART event.
Big thanks to:
- Everyone who came out last night with open hearts.
- The storytellers for sharing such intimate tales of love and strength.
- The creative team for helping to bring this night to life.
- Grove 34 for the perfect space and help getting set up.
- Greater Astoria Historical Society for the amazing insights into Tony Bennett’s life and music.
- Flushing Town Hall for all their support! Check out other upcoming Queens grantee events here.
- New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and New York Foundation for the Arts.
- AJV Media for filming and photographing the event.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for a photo album from the event, along with podcast episodes and more. If you didn’t win a copy during story trivia, the No, YOU Tell It! Ten-Year Anthology is available here.
