Week In Review

The race between Republican Bob Turner and state Assemblyman David Weprin, D-Little Neck, took the spotlight this week.

But Patch featured a number of local stories as well, including two new art exhibits for the National Art League and previews festivals being held this coming week in Douglaston Village and on Little Neck Bay.

For weekly columns, Carol Brock wrote about several upcoming galas in Notes from a Food Diva and reviews in This Week at the Movies included “Contagion” and “Higher Ground.”

Here’s your Week In Review:

Monday

The National Art League holds a reception for its 9/11-themed exhibit for the month of September. And, here’s the link to This Week at the Movies.

Tuesday

Community Board 11 votes to reverse a two-way sign on Leith Road and in the race for U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner’s seat.

Wednesday

the congressional race to Turner.

Thursday

This week’s Day Tripper is Sunnyside. Activities in that neighborhood include a salsa performance at Thalia Spanish Theatre and exhibits at the Flux Factory.

Friday

Carol Brock’s Notes from a Food Diva focuses on some upcoming scholarship galas, including one held by her own Les Dames d’ Escoffier. Also, take a look at our piece on the National Art League’s teacher’s exhibit and a preview of the Douglaston Village Arts Festival.

Weekend

Alley Pond Environmental Center is hosting its annual Estuaries Day at Little Neck Bay next week. Check out our preview.