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Video of 2010 Scott Joplin Concert

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Thank you for coming!

5th Annual Scott Joplin Retrospective

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Celebrate one of America’s icons! Join us for our 5th annual BBQ and Celebration of Scott Joplin’s music. There will be special appearances by Vince Giordano and Edward A. Berlin.

When: Saturday May 22, 2010 at 2pm
Where: St. Michael’s Cemetery 7202 Astoria Boulevard East Elmhurst, NY
Contact: ehorn at stmichaelscemetery.com or 718-278-3240

Open to the public; free admission. View the invitation

New! Enter to win a signed copy of Ed Berlin’s book King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era

Warm Your Hearts & Fight the Winter Blues

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

With music from the 1930’s and 40’s! Join the Jazzbone Band with the vintage baritone Jeff Miller on Saturday, February 13 at 2pm in a tribute to this American art form honored around the world.

The concert is open to all. Join us and leave with a smile!
Farenga & Sons and Martin Gleasons Funeral Homes will graciously offer refreshments.

For information, call (718) 278-3240
St. Michael’s Cemetery is located at 7202 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst, Queens, NY.

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2009 9/11 Memorial Service

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

The 8th anniversary memorial service for the fallen heroes of 9/11 was held at All Souls Chapel in St Michael’s Cemetery on September 12, 2009.

8th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Please join us for our 8th annual service in memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. We will be honoring the 9/11 FDNY, PAPD, & NYPD Officers and their families.

When:
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2pm

Where:
St. Michael’s Cemetery
7202 Astoria Boulevard
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718.278.3240
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2009 Annual Scott Joplin Retrospective

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Thank you for coming to our 4th annual BBQ and celebration of Scott Joplin’s music, which featured special appearances by Vince Giordano and Edward A. Berlin.

Celebrate One of America’s Icons

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL BBQ AND CELEBRATION OF SCOTT JOPLIN’S MUSIC.

S A T U R D AY
M AY 16, 2009 AT 2:00 PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE ADMISSION

Scott Joplin was interred at St. Michael’s Cemetery on April 5th, 1917.  Special appearances by:

Vince Giordano - the authority on recreating the sounds of 1920’s and 1930’s jazz, for movies such as Finding Forrester, The Aviator, The Good Shepherd, Revolutionary Road, and more.

Edward A. Berlin - our music director and author of King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era

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2009 Jazz Concert

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

On January 24, 2009, the Jazz Bone Trio and the vintage baritone Jeff Miller performed at St. Michael’s Cemetery in a tribute to this American art form honored around the world.

2008 9/11 Memorial Service & First Responders Memorial Dedication

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

2008 Annual Scott Joplin Retrospective

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

2008 Scott Joplin Concert continued the joy of celebration and renewal. Hundreds attended as Richard Dowling performed magical interpretations of Joplin’s iconic masterpieces, Dr. Berlin provided historical insights, and the Presbyterian Church of St. Albans belted out highlights of Treemonish, Joplin’s only opera. St. Michael’s served BBQ hotdogs and burgers insuring a festive day to all.

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