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Lockwood! Once you get Mackenzi Farquer rolling, it would take a force of nature to slow her down. In just a few years, the bold, hilarious, warm, beautiful, and inspiring woman has launched not one, but three locations of her lifestyle and fashion stores, all of which fall under the umbrella of the name Lockwood. The little store that could was born from a labor of love known as Site Astoria, once located in the space now occupied by Mighty Balls. But when the baby grew up, wow, did she hit a rapid growth spurt! The original Lockwood just off of Broadway on 33rd Street quickly expanded a few doors down into Lockwood Style, then reached out into Jackson Heights, and on April 10th, will open a gift store in the Queens Museum. “I am excited about the collaboration of Queens artists and Queens items that pay homage to the borough,” says Farquer. “The spirit of the gift shop is almost like a love letter to Queens, keeping in focus with the mission of the museum.” The newest Lockwood outpost has synced its ribbon cutting with the opening of the exhibit, “Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk.” The exhibit pays tribute to the notorious punk band born in Forest Hills, Queens. “Buying items to coordinate with this exhibit was so much fun,” laughs Farquer. “We will be selling tons of Ramones and punk-themed things… clothing, postcards, you name it.” Staying aligned with the history of the museum also means honoring the tradition of the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “We will also be offering artist made items inspired by the museum’s unique spin on the world’s fair this summer,” confirms Farquer. If you haven’t yet visited a Lockwood Shop, this spring is the time to take an inaugural dive. Each location offers a unique selection, blended with some established favorites enjoyed all across the map. While these shops certainly offer a destination ideal for finding gifts, clothing, home furnishings, and cards, here’s a tip: Bring plenty disposable cash for yourself, because there are simply too many items to go home empty-handed. Queens Museum New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY 11368 Open Wed – Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. Let’s Go to Story by Bradley Hawks april 2016 I BOROMAG.COM I 19


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