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Culture Lab LIC celebrates five years with outdoor season launch at The Lot in May

Crowds at the recent Korea Fest at Culture Lab. The festival was one of the most popular events of Culture Lab's 2024 outdoor season. Photo: Culture Lab

Apr. 18, 2025 By sobrien April 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will celebrate the launch of its outdoor season at the beginning of May, ushering in a season of outdoor live music performances, cultural festivals and dog-friendly events. The outdoor space, officially rebranded as “The Lot” for the 2025 summer outdoor…

Art Deco-inspired design defines Malt Drive’s unique architectural vision in LIC

Mar. 19, 2025 By jmilitello March 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello TF Cornerstone’s latest Long Island City development puts art and history at the forefront, blending local artists’ work and Art Deco influences to honor the neighborhood’s industrial past. Located at 2-20 and 2-21 Malt Drive, near Hunter’s Point South and Gantry Plaza State…

Culture Lab LIC to debut Italian art exhibition ‘Art Exchange’ on March 6

"Red LIC Night" is one of many pieces on display at the upcoming exhibition. Photo: Culture Lab LIC

Mar. 4, 2025 By sobrien March 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC has announced a new international gallery exhibition featuring Italian art, offering Long Island City residents a chance to explore emerging talents and experience art’s power as a unifying force. “Art Exchange: A Bridge Between Italy & America” will run from…

‘Is this really for the people?’ LIC leaders debate OneLIC plan ahead of ULURP process

The Long Island City waterfront could be transformed as part of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan.

Feb. 26, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The American Planning Association Metro New York (APA) and the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) hosted a conversation at Culture Lab LIC on the future of Long Island City as the OneLIC neighborhood plan prepares to enter the ULURP process. “The…

LIC-based events company finds success by focusing on connections and creativity

Jessica Ellis operates a Velvet Turtle Events photobooth at an event in New York. Photo: Jessica Ellis

Jan. 14, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  The founders of Velvet Turtle Events, a Long Island City-based events and photography company, have attributed their exponential growth in 2024 to partnerships with community-based organizations and non-profits. Over the past 12 months, these collaborations have fueled their success, allowing the company to triple… Read more »

Furry ghouls set to take over Long Island City on Nov. 2 for Halloween Pet Parade

Oct. 23, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien TF Cornerstone will present its first-ever Halloween Pet Parade in Long Island City at the beginning of November, giving pet owners a chance to dress their furry companions in the Halloween spirit. The Halloween Pet Parade, presented in partnership with Culture Lab LIC and… Read more »