C R Y D E R P O I N T DECEMBER 16 OOuutt & A Abboouutt Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! It’s especially nice when the two holidays coincide and this year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 24 and wraps up on January 1. Bonus: December 24 and 25 are on a Saturday and Sunday this year, so lots of people will get a long three-day (and some a fourday) weekend. What? You say you’re not into the traditional holidays? No worries. Remember Festivus, “the holiday for the rest of us,” which is observed each year on December 23. I, like you, thought that this was an ersatz holiday created solely for an episode of Seinfeld years ago, but actually, it was created by Dan O’Keefe in 1966. Years later, his son Daniel became a writer for Seinfeld and voila, Festivus became famous. Traditions on this holiday include the “Airing of Grievances,” and the eating of simple comfort food. In lieu of a candlelit menorah or sparkly Christmas tree, observers put up an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole—yes, these poles really exist, and you can buy your very own online at festivpoles.com. I promise you I’m not making this up. 16 CRYDER POINT COURIER | DECEMBER 2016 | WWW.QUEENSCOURIER.COM But whatever your holiday of choice, a happy and healthy holiday season to all! By Jill Davis A Christmas Carol Friday, December 9, 7pm Queensborough Community College Performing Arts Center 222-05 56 Avenue, Bayside 718-631-6311 Bah! Humbug! It’s the North Country Center for the Arts’ National Touring Company production of Charles Dicken’s classic tale A Christmas Carol.This is a brand new, original production lled with “haunting special effects and heartfelt sentiments.” Tickets are $35 and $40, so don’t be a Scrooge! Paul Anka in Concert Saturday, December 17, 8pm Theater at Westbury 960 Brush hollow road, westbury 516-334-0800 thetheateratwestbury.com Anka’s away! Okay, that was a very poor pun and actually, he’ll be pretty nearby for one a one evening only performance. Did you know he recorded his rst song when he was only 14 years old? As a singer, he’s best known for his hits from the 50s which include “Diana,” Put Your Head on My Shoulder” and Puppy Love.” As a songwriter, he wrote the theme song to the old Johnny Carson Tonight Show, “She’s a Lady” for Tom Jones and, most famously, “My Way” for Frank Sinatra. Pretty impressive. Tickets start at $45. The Nutcracker Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 6 pm Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 1 & 5 pm Tilles Center for the Performing Arts LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard Brookville, NY 11548-1300 Tillescenter.org The Eglevsky Ballet is Long Island’s oldest professional ballet company and is bringing its annual production of The Nutcracker to the Tilles Center for three performances. The production will feature new and innovative choreography by the Eglevsky Ballet’s Director, internationally renowned artist, Maurice Brandon Curry (I never heard of him either). Nevertheless, this ballet is a great holiday treat for kids and grown-ups alike. Tickets range from $48 to $78. Holiday Open House Monday–Wednesday, December 26 – 28, 12pm-4pm Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park 718-347-3276 Queensfarm.org Enjoy tours of the decorated 1772 Adriance Farmhouse at the Farm’s annual Holiday Open House. A Victorian Christmas tree will be on display, and kids will enjoy seasonal craft activities and all visitors are invited to warm up withfreshly mulled cider and snacks.Best of all, this event is f-r-e-e!
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