St. Michael's Cemetery Events

Annual Scott Joplin Retrospective

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.

2007 - St. Michael's hosted for the third year the grandest Joplin musical celebration and BBQ on May 12, 2007! World-renowned performers Terry Waldo pianist, clarinetist Orange Kellin and Howard Alden banjoist presented ragtime favorites. Family members of Scott Joplin’s band were in attendance and related stories of their exploits and minstrel past.

2006 - St. Michael’s Cemetery sponsored for a second year a Scott Joplin concert. Performing were three great artists, Ruth Brisbane who has appeared on Broadway and venues around the world, Aaron Diehl a gifted Julliard graduate who has performed with Wynton Marsalis, and Terry Waldo, protégé of the legendary Eubie Blake.

The 9/11 Queen's Firefighters Memorial

2008 - The 7th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service and dedication of the new First Responders Memorial took place on Saturday, September 6th, 2008.

2007 - See a video of the 6th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service that took place on Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at 1 P.M.

2004 - St. Michael's is a community, City and national resource. Fulfilling our mission St. Michael's determined to honor New York's Bravest's by leading the creation, installation and dedication of The 9/11 Queens Firefighters Memorial.

A Note from Ed Horn - St. Michael's celebrates life. We refuse to be a warehouse of the past. Every life is a special gift. The memories that connect us all intersect during visits to cemeteries.

Holiday Participation

St. Michael's is part of the City of New York and the many diverse cultures that define our Community as an international melting pot.

St. Michael's serves the needs of our citizens throughout the year. We contribute and work with organizations supporting the Queens Library, Toys for Tots, clothing drives and food collection for the needy.

St. Michael's requests your involvement in these endeavors. If you are part of an organization that requires aid or assistance, please contact St. Michael's.