C RY D E R
P O I N T
FEBRUARY 18
144TH WESTMINSTER
KENNEL CLUB DOG
SHOW
Madison Square
Garden
Monday,
February 10
& Tuesday,
February 11,
8pm-11pm
212-213-3165
westminsterkennelclub.org
Dog lovers across the country await this annual
competition even though the top prize, “Best in
Show,” doesn’t necessarily go to the most attractive
pooch. The way the dogs are judged is based on
whether the dog best epitomizes that breed’s ideal
standards, and good looks may not be a major criterion.
Go figure. Anyway, it’s a fun, tuxedo-clad affair.
If you want to see the show in person, general
admission on either night is $40 or $75 for both
nights; reserved seating is $65 a night. Even easier
and less expensive, watch the show live on Fox Sports
1 (Channel 400 for Spectrum subscribers; Channel
AMERICA IN CONCERT
Friday, February 21, 8pm
Tilles Center
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
tillescenter.org
516-299-3100
Did you know the 1970s band, America, originated
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in London? In fact the group took its name
to ensure that audiences didn’t think they were
from the UK. Earworm alert: Their first big hit was
‘A Horse with No Name,’ a song I never did understand,
but it helped them win a Grammy for Best
New Artist back in the day. Tickets start at $42 and
top off at $79.
CELINE DION IN CONCERT
Tuesday, March 3, 7:30pm
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
nycblive.com
516-231-4848
Question: When was
the last time you heard
that Celine Dion was in
the area? Answer: More
than 10 years ago. Near
the end of her residency
in Las Vegas, Celine announced
that she’d be
embarking on her first
US tour in over a decade,
and she’ll be at the Coliseum
for this one performance
only. Your heart
might not go on if you
miss it! Tickets start at
$126 and there’s an eight
ticket limit per purchase.
RENT 20TH
ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Sunday, February 15, 2pm & 7:30pm
Tilles Center
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
tillescenter.org
516-299-3100
‘Rent’ won a Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for
Best Musical in 1996. It’s essentially a contemporary
take on ‘La Boheme’ (so you can tell already this isn’t
a comedy). The show was hugely popular and avid
fans dubbed themselves ‘Rent-heads.’ The inevitable
film adaptation followed in 2005 to mixed reviews,
but here’s an opportunity to see a live production by
the current national touring company. Tickets range
from $49 to $89.
CRAFT BEER SHOWCASE
Saturday, February 29, 12pm & 3:30pm
Sunday, March 1, 12pm
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
nycblive.com
516-231-4848
Calling all craft beer connoisseurs! Local brewers
from New York and elsewhere in the tri-state area
will be offering samples of their best brewskies. Some
will be offering tours of their facilities and others are
going all out with beer tours across the US. Tickets
cost $56.95 and include admission to the Newsday
AAA Travel Expo ($14 value) and a souvenir cup.
Note this is open only to attendees 21+; check out the
website for more details.
DINNER & DANCING AT VERDI’S
Friday, March 6, 7pm
149-58 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone
qcc.cuny.org
718-631-6311
Verdi’s, in association with
Queensborough Community
College, is putting on a big
Italian buffet complete with
a DJ for dancing. Then, after
you’ve had your fill of foolishness
on the dance floor, there’ll
be a performance by NYC3 –
Today’s Hits Live. NYC3 is a
trio of New York singers who
perform their renditions of hits
from the last decade (think Ed
Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Justin
Timberlake). Snag your tickets
fast because seating is limited.
Note that there’s valet parking
(yay!). All tickets are $69.
Out & About
BY JILL DAVIS
Whether you like it or not, Friday, February 14, is Valentine’s
Day.
You may not like being single, but being pursued by
an unwanted suitor is even worse. If you find yourself
in that predicament, here’s a handy tip from long ago:
According to the Smithsonian, during the Victoria Era,
those who didn’t want the attention of certain admirers
would anonymously send “vinegar valentines” which
would “comically insult and reject” the spurned devotee.
I don’t know if the strategy worked, but it could be
worth a shot.
Did you know that the idea of using a kiss to sign off
on valentines also has a long history? The Washington
Post reports that in royal times, “the symbol was used
to sign off on documents. After marking with an X, the
writer would often kiss the mark as a sign of their oath.
As the gesture grew among kings and commoners to
certify books, letters and paperwork, these records were
described as having been ‘sealed with a kiss.’”
Below are some humorous quotes about that four-letter
word, l-o-v-e. To those who are celebrating Valentine’s
Day, have a happy. To the rest, remember it’ll be
February 15 before you know it.
“An archeologist is the best husband any woman can
have; the older she gets, the more interested he is in her.”
- Agatha Christie
“Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in
love.” – Albert Einstein
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and
then doesn’t hurt.” - Charles Schulz
“I love being married. It’s so great to find one special
person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita
Rudner
“Valentine’s Day: the holiday that reminds you that if
you don’t have a special someone, you’re alone.” – Lewis
Black
“Don’t feel bad if you see your ex with someone else.
Remember, our parents taught us to give the things we
don’t need to the less fortunate.” – Unknown
“Marry a man your own age; as your beauty fades, so
will his eyesight.” – Phyllis Diller
Here are some fun things happening around the area
over the coming weeks. Have fun!
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