C RY D E R
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JANUARY 18
ART SHOW AT BAYSIDE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Sunday, January 12 – Sunday, January 26
Bayside Historical Society
Ft. Totten Castle, Bayside
baysidehistorical.org
718-352-1548
BHS is hosting
its 19th annual art
show featuring
the work of artists
BROADWAY WEEK
Monday, January 21-Friday, February 9
Tickets on sale January 8
nycgo.com
Broadway Week returns and gives you a chance to
catch some great shows with 2-for-1 tickets. The full
list of participating shows wasn’t available at press
time, but preliminary intel says that offerings will
include Ain’t too Proud, Dear Evan Hanson and West
Side Story. You can check out the whole list at nycgo.
com when tickets go on sale January 8.
QUEENS
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA:
GERSHWIN GOT
RHYTHM
Sunday, February 2, 3pm
Kupferberg Center for the Arts
LeFrak Concert Hall
153-49 Reeves Ave. kupferbergcenter.org
718-793-8080
They say this is part of Kupferberg’s
“Family Concert Series,” although I’m
doubtful the kids would want to go to
this. But grownups can enjoy a beautiful
afternoon concert—for free!--featuring
iconic Gershwin works including
his Piano Concerto in F and selections
from Porgy and Bess. Note that seating
isn’t assigned and is on a first-come, firstserved
basis, so get there early for the best
choice.
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NYC RESTAURANT WEEK
Monday, January 21-Friday, February 9
Reservations open January 8
nycgo.com (information)
opentable.com (reservations)
Where we have Broadway week, we also have NYC
Restaurant Week. Naturally places all over Manhattan
will participate, but there are usually several Queens’
restaurants that join in too. Check out nycgo.com for
a list starting January 8. One nice thing: prices remain
the same as last year with a three-course prix fixe dinner
for $42 (plus tax, tip and beverages, of course)
and a two-course lunch for $26. Note that Saturdays
aren’t included.
LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK
Sunday, January 26-Sunday, February 2
longislandrestaurantweek.com
Yes, another restaurant week, but the benefit with this one is being closer to
home. This year’s L.I. Restaurant Week remains a great bargain at $29.95 for a
three-course prix fixe dinner (same as last year). Nearby participating restaurants
include Lola and Moonstone Modern Asian in Great Neck; Thyme and Trattoria
Diane in Roslyn; and Seasons 52 and Small Batch in Garden City. Reservations
book up fast, and it’s recommended that you call seven to ten days in advance (call
the establishment directly).
working in a
variety of media.
Most of the artists
are local, and
you might even
know some of
them from the
neighborhood!
The exhibition
will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 12pm
till 4pm. If you’re really into it, attend the opening
reception on the 12th at 2pm when awards will be
given out and you can have some tasty refreshments.
Admission is $5 per person.
RAISE YOUR GLASS
FESTIVAL
Saturday, January 25, 1pm-4pm & 5:30pm-8:30pm
Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
raiseyourglassli.com
800-745-3000
Find a designated driver and spend a couple of
hours imbibing in unlimited samples of beer, wine
and other indulgences. The event also includes live
entertainment, games and music. Buy your tickets
early for $30 or if you’re the last-minute type, get
them for $49 at the gate.
Out &
About BY JILL DAVIS
Happy New Year everyone! Don’t ask me why, but
I started wondering why we kick off the new year on
January 1. I mean, it seems like a pretty arbitrary date.
The tradition started back in ancient Roman times when
the feast of the Roman god Janus (hence “January”) was
held at this time of year. Good old Janus was depicted as
having two faces, one looking to the past and the other
to the future. So January 1 is kind of logical.
But if you go way back in time, say to Mesopotamia
circa 2000 B.C., you’ll find that their new year began
around March 20, while the ancient Egyptians began
their new year around September 20 and the ancient
Greeks rang it in around December 20. This must have
been quite confusing. Things finally came together in
the 16th century when the Gregorian calendar was adopted
and January 1 became the universal start of each
new year. Phew!
In January we also have National Handwriting Day.
While it has seemed that cursive handwriting has gone
the way of the quill pen, there is a movement afoot to
return the skill to the classroom, and several states are
now requiring some level of teaching handwriting to
children.
National Handwriting Day is commemorated each
January 23, which, not coincidentally, is John Hancock’s
birthday. However, the original intention of the day
wasn’t about history or education; rather, it was started
in 1977 by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association,
no doubt to promote the sale of pens, pencils
and paper.
In this day and age of texts, tweets and emails, a handwritten
note takes on an even more personal message.
Handwritten love letters are especially cool, so how
about practicing your penmanship to compose one in
time for Valentine’s Day?
Here’s what’s going on around town over the next few
weeks. Have fun!
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