Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
[T]hat’s what this is all about: letting taxpayer dollars work for the taxpayer, and providing programs like this that give our residents a nice night out to just unwind and enjoy themselves,” Councilwoman Ariola.
By Forum Staff
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
The Queens Symphony Orchestra performed at Russo’s on the Bay on Monday for a Night at the Opera.
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) brought the Queens Symphony Orchestra to Russo’s on the Bay on Monday for the Night at the Opera: a free concert event that drew more than two hundred area residents to the Howard Beach hall.
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
“What a gift it is to present our fine orchestra along with some of the best young operatic talent on the cusp of major careers, to such an appreciative audience,” said Deborah Surdi, executive director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra.
“We all at the Queens Symphony are so grateful to Councilwoman Joann Ariola for her support for what has become somewhat of a tradition in Howard Beach,” added Deborah Surdi, executive director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra. “What a gift it is to present our fine orchestra along with some of the best young operatic talent on the cusp of major careers, to such an appreciative audience. Thanks also to all at Russo’s on the Bay for such a great opportunity for all!”
More free events are planned for this summer, Ariola pledged. She urged her constituents to stay tuned to her Facebook and Twitter accounts for the latest updates and news about what’s going on throughout District 32.
