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Not much goes on during the lazy, hazy days of August and we’re getting tired of the heat (let’s
not rush it, we’ll be complaining about the cold soon enough).
However, there is one day that should brighten the spirits of every breakfast-loving diner patron
out there: August 24 is National Waffle Day, which marks the anniversary of the day when
Cornelius Swartwout—yes, that’s his real name—was issued the first U.S. patent in 1869 for his
unique waffle iron design. No one seems to know what inspired Cornelius to design his version
of a waffle iron, but it was apparently made of two cast-iron plates joined by a hinge that swiveled.
I can only imagine that the contraption must have weighed a ton.
In case you’re wondering, and I know you’re on the edge of your seat, there were many different
hot cakes made of cereal pulps for hundreds of years before the birth of the waffle, when
the clever Greeks came up with the concept in the 1st century. Centuries passed, and the waffle
eventually evolved into a form similar to ours today. They continued to rise in popularity during
this first half of the 19th century, but began to ebb by the end of the 1800s. By the beginning of
the 1900s, many waffle recipes had begun to disappear, and it seemed like the waffle was on the
verge of extinction. However, this trend began to be reversed when General Electric started selling
the first electric waffle iron in 1918 and a number of manufacturers started offering pancake
and waffle mixes that people could make at home. Disaster averted!
Did you know: Thomas Jefferson brought a waffle iron to the U.S from France; the word “waffle”
comes from the Dutch word meaning “wafer;” and the soles of Nike’s first pair of sneakers were
made with a waffle iron?
Free Movie in the Park:
A Bug’s Life
Friday, August 11, 7:30pm–11:00pm
Crocheron Park, Bayside
This G-rated animated film features the
voices of Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey and
Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Here’s the idea: A
misfit ant, looking for «warriors» to save
his colony from greedy grasshoppers,
recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be
an inept circus troupe. So if cartoon creepy
crawlers are your thing—and if you can
keep the kids up late enough--this could
be a fun evening in the park.
The Orchestra (former members of the Electric Light Orchestra)
Saturday, August 19, 8:00pm
Tilles Center
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Tillescenter.org
516-299-3100
I confess I don’t know the names of ELO’s bandmates from back in the day, but I
do remember their songs. Several former ELO-ers are reuniting in a one-night-only
concert to perform such classics as “Evil Woman” and “Strange Magic.” Joining
them will be Al Stewart (“Year of the Cat;” “Time Passages”) and Orleans (“Still the
One;” “Dance with Me”). Tickets range from $38 to $62.
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Free Musical in the Park:
Cinderella Samba
Tuesday, August 22,
10:30am-11:30am
Alley Pond Park
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary
twist on the classic “Cinderella”
fairy tale. The CityParks “PuppetMobile”
production relocates
the timeless tale to Brazil, where,
thanks to the help of her fairy
godmother, Cinderella attends Rio
de Janeiro’s biggest Carnival gala
and dances the samba with Prince Paulo himself. You know how the rest of the story
goes. What makes this production special is that it includes handcrafted Carnival
festival floats on parade and one-of-a-kind marionettes created by puppeteers from
the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater in Central Park.
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins
Saturday, August 26, 8:00pm
Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
844-483-9008
newyorkcitytheatre.com
These two music icons and former lovebirds
were a hot item in the 60s (hey, Stephen Stills
didn’t write “Suite: Judy Blues Eyes” for nothing!)
and they reunite here for one night only.
Tickets start at $77.
US Open Tennis
Monday, August 28 through Sunday, September 10
usopen.org
Shania Twain is headlining the opening night ceremony to preview her new album,
“Now.” But that’s not really why you’re here. The US Open offers a whole lot of
options to watch some great tennis, ranging from single games, starting at $65 to
$100 for the cheap seats, to around $245 to $1,000 for seats closer to the action.
A full pass (which starts at $2,125) will allow you to see all the games and get you
some pretty sweet amenities, like a personal concierge. And don’t forget Arthur Ashe
Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 26, with tickets starting at just ten bucks.
BY JILL DAVIS