Finally reaching the Queens Museum was a triumph! We've faced numerous transportation challenges over the years because it's situated in Flushing Meadows Park without a clear building address. Navigating transportation has been one of our biggest challenges to exploring, but that's a story for another day. There's something quite extraordinary about stepping into a place you've longed to visit for a while, which for us included both the Unisphere and the Queens Museum.
Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by Glori Tuitt's mural, "Black, Trans, & Alive (Qweens Song)." This piece is a vibrant celebration of the Black trans community, highlighting their resilience and contributions with both boldness and beauty. It created a welcoming atmosphere for our visit, starting us off with visible disability representation—a serendipitous discovery.
Summer For The City is for everyone to Remember, Reclaim and Rejoice!
Our interest in visiting Lincoln Center developed years ago when Annie suggested it as a place to visit and then highlight here. She talked about checking out the grounds with her day program and how much she enjoyed the welcoming outdoor spaces. Seeing the beauty and splendor of the interior from the outside and knowing its prominence in pop – and not so pop - culture created a strong desire to attend indoor events as well, and that same desire is echoed by our family’s awareness of Lincoln Center’s reputation for stellar performing arts programming year-round.Our love story with Lincoln Center started last year with their Passports for the Arts program , which was both virtual and in-person. We had a ball experiencing Cinderella. We enjoyed Passport for the Arts so much that we signed up for their spring session, delighting in yet another in-person program with the New York City Ballet at Family Saturday: A Magical Midsummer Eve. We were impressed again by the well-organized program, the entertainment on stage and the overall welcome.