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W3AM shows in April, Egg Hunt Saturday Here’s an act that has been described as an “evening in a lighthouse, listening to a strange radio station, warming your feet by the fire.” 3AM Theatre will host the W3AM Variety Show 12 times through to April 29. The talent includes circus artists from around the world, dance by the most exciting choreographers in the city, live electronic music, and readings of mind-bending original stories. Three avant-garde artists — Kyle Driggs, Book Kennison, and Logan Kerr — created the W3AM Variety Show. They’re also the producers and performers. Driggs, who also handles the lighting design, specializes in a fusion of juggling, object manipulation, movement, and theatrical persona. Kennison uses juggling, movement, sound, and text, combining his talents into spellbinding, seemingly effortless work. Kerr specializes in tight wire dance. She began her career with The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Brooklyn, where she was introduced to the fusion of traditional and contemporary circus with underground and DIY-variety arts. As a solo artist, Logan has toured with such companies as Circus Bella and Cirque Us. Kennison and Kerr are also accomplished musicians who have recorded three albums, including the soundtrack for the feature-length film “Easy Bake.” The W3AM Variety Show schedule: April 4 at 7:30 p.m.; April 7 at 7:30 p.m.; April 11 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; April 15 at 7:30 p.m.; April 18 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; April 22 at 7:30 p.m.; April 25 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; and April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Founded about three years ago and located at 9-20 35th Ave., Unit 3N, in Astoria, 3AM is a multidisciplinary performance company that blends contemporary circus, modern dance, and physical theatre with kinetic sculpture and innovative lighting design to create original works that encompass visual art and live performance in a unique setting. The entrance to the building is on 35th Avenue. A staff member will be at the main door to greet audience members and let them in. The venue is
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The multidisciplinary performance company 3AM Theatre will host the W3AM Variety Show through April 29. wheelchair accessible via elevator. It’s roughly a 15-minute walk from nearby subway stations or a short ride on the bus. Street parking is available in the neighborhood. To purchase tickets starting at $16.29 (including fees), go to TicketStripe.com/ events/3998108727886878
Barnyard Egg Hunt The second of two Queens County Farm Museum Barnyard Egg Hunts takes place on Saturdays, April 4. Starting at 10:15 a.m., the sessions take place every 30 minutes. Youngsters and their grown-up friends search for colorful, prize-filled eggs in the orchard. At other times, they can pose for photos with Whiskers the Bunny (a cagey and photogenic veteran of these festi-
vals), take hayrides, and participate in outdoor games. Some tiny baby quails just hatched. They’ll be at the farm store directly to the right of the main entrance. General admission is $17, but children under 2 can attend for free. Attendees can purchase food from trucks and the on-site shop. Egg hunts derive from pagan practices in Medieval Europe that basically melded with Easter, which is a Christian holiday. In German folklore, the goddess Eostre and her rabbits laid eggs to mark the beginning of spring. Egg hunts came to he United States in the 18th century, thanks to German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania.
Queens Farm is 47 acres with livestock, planting field, and a vineyard near the Nassau County border. Use “73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks, NY 11004” for GPS directions. Via public transportation, the best options are the Q36, Q46, and Q48 bus lines. A large, free parking lot with bicycle racks is on site. –Jeffrey Bessen