# Event Details - **Event Name**: Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Queens Central Library at Sixty: Celebrating with Music of Local Legends and an All-Star CastAbout this EventRegister for up to 2 free tickets!QPL’s Culture Connection is delighted to host Central Library’s Diamond anniversary concert. To mark this milestone, there will be tribute in song and verse to many music icons connected to Queens such as Louis Armstrong, Burt Bacharach and Simon & Garfunkel. Under the direction of Andre Chez Lewis, the music will be re-imagined and performed by an all-star ensemble whose members represent a distinguished spectrum of artistic disciplines—including Broadway, jazz, R&B, gospel, calypso, Chinese fusion, performance art, and poetry.Penny Arcade is an internationally admired performance artist, writer, poet, and experimental theatre maker known for her magnetic stage presence, her take-no-prisoners’ wit, and her content-rich plays and one-liners.Jeremiah Abiah is a composer, songwriter, arranger and accomplished recording artist. Popularly known as ABIAH, his musical expansion into classical, jazz, folk, pop, and R&B, has been lauded globally.Brandon Bain performs jazz, pop, and soul standards but adds a distinct flair from his Caribbean heritage through the folk genre of calypso.Ama Birch is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist, poet, and educator whose work blends poetry with visual art, performance, and digital media.Erin Davie is a Broadway vocalist whose music is defined by the narrative-driven style of musical theater. She is known for her performances in productions such as Side Show, Sunday in the Park with George, and Diana.DeWitt Fleming Jr. will be official host of our event. He is a multi-talented performer, choreographer, and educator widely regarded as one of today's most exciting tap artists on Broadway. Described by the New York Times as a "non-stop source of rhythmic variety and surprise," he is known for his signature style where "sparks seem to fly from those shoes".Alphonso Horne is a Juilliard Graduate and Multi-Grammy Award nominee who thrills audiences with his soulful sound and dramatic sensibility. Alphonso has collaborated with artists from all genres and disciplines including Wynton Marsalis, Patti Labelle, and Rihanna.James Monroe Iglehart is an 18-year veteran of Stage and Screen. He has been seen in some of the longest running shows on Broadway: Aladdin, Hamilton, and Chicago. Iglehart is an Emmy nominated voice over performer with many credits on Disney Plus, Amazon, Netflix and Apple TV. His greatest triumphs are his kids, grandkids and being a husband to his wife Dawn of over 20 years.Andre Chez Lewis is a Grammy Award winner and will be pianist/arranger and music director of our special event. He has most recently been on tour with music legend Dionne Warwick. Lewis’s work bridges jazz, gospel, Broadway, classical, and R&B.Feifei Yang is a pioneer of Chinese fusion, blending traditional instruments with modern Western styles. She is a virtuoso of the "Erhu" (a Chinese stringed instrument). Her music combines this instrument with jazz, pop, and electronic elements to create a cross-cultural experience.Register for up to 2 free tickets! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jamaica/queens-central-library-at-sixty-music-of-local-legends-and-an-all-star-cast/100001986537777970 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, literary-art, performances, theatre, pop, concerts, live-music, kids, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jamaica - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Library - **lat**: 40.7077706 - **long**: -73.79511339999999 - **full address**: Central Library, 8911 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fe196241e870006e82de1e322300bdc9ced248747ed5b0c85c69cbe612490b81-rimg-w1200-h600-dc492c7f-gmir.jpg?v=1775776745 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast being held? - **A:** Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Central Library, 8911 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast? - **A:** Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast is organized by Queens Public Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Queens Central Library at Sixty: Music of Local Legends & an All-Star Cast is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jamaica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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