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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…

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 »