J A N U A R Y 18
Out & About
BY JILL DAVIS
The Le Havre Courier is pleased to introduce a new
column this month, Out & About, which presents
upcoming happenings in the area peppered with a dash of
humor and tidbits of trivia (most of which are completely
useless). We hope you enjoy! ~ Editor
As we ring in 2019, let’s remember this heartfelt wish from
old-time comedian Joey Adams: “May all your troubles last
as long as your New Year's resolutions.”
During the dark, frigid days of January, it’s nice to know
there’s a holiday that can help us climb out of our winter
doldrums: National Hugging DayTM. Rev. Kevin Zaborney
from Caro, Michigan, created this day on January 21, 1986,
and as you can see, it’s trademarked. In fact it’s actually
become a pretty big deal: the day has its own website
(nationalhuggingday.com) and there’s a convention every
year in Los Angeles with contests and awards. Last year, for
example, the Guinness Book of World Records showed up
to verify the biggest group hug with the most nationalities
represented (about 50, they say). Who knew?
Of course January also honors Martin Luther King,
commemorated on the third Monday of January each year.
This year, that happens to fall on January 21. Dr. King was
a peaceful man, so I’m sure he’d appreciate the idea of folks
giving each other a hug today.
Happy New Year everyone, and check out some of the
nearby happenings coming up. You may notice a few that are
very food-oriented. I find this a little annoying since we’re
all trying to recover from overindulging during the holidays
(who schedules these things?). Have fun!
ANNUAL WINTER ART
SHOW: BAYSIDE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Sunday, January 14–Sunday, January 28
Ft. Totten Castle, Bayside
baysidehistorical.org
718-352-1548
The Society is holding its 18th Annual Winter Art
Show at the Castle in Fort Totten Park. What’s cool is
that the show will feature work by Queens-based artists,
and they’re mainly from our neck of the woods here in
Northeast Queens. If you’re really into it, attend the
opening reception on the 13th at 2pm for some artsy
chit-chat and tasty refreshments. Admission is $5 per
person (free for BHS members); call BHS or check
the website for exhibition hours, which vary by day of
week.
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LONG ISLAND FOOD
& WINE FESTIVAL
Saturday, January 19,
11:30am-2:30pm & 4:00pm-7:00pm
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike,
Uniondale
foodandwinefest.com
800-745-3000
Indulge in a little vino while you’re
helping a good cause. The festival is
in partnership with the Red Cross’s
“Corks for Charity” program, and a
portion of all ticket sales goes toward
disaster relief. General admission is
$49 in advance and $65 at the gate. If
you want to go all-out, a VIP ticket will
cost you $125, but you’ll be hosted in
the coliseum’s big-shot private lounge
by Doc Gooden and Mookie Wilson
(for all you young whippersnappers
out there, they’re from the 1986 NY
Mets).
BROADWAY WEEK
January 21-February 10
Tickets on sale January 9
nycgo.com
Broadway Week returns and gives
you a chance to catch some great
shows with 2-for-1 tickets. The list
of participating shows wasn’t available
at press time, but it’s safe to say
that the offerings will include Kinky
Boots, Waitress, Wicked and probably
Frozen. You can check out the whole
shebang at nycgo.com when tickets go
on sale January 9.
LONG ISLAND
RESTAURANT WEEK
Sunday, January 27-Sunday, February 3
longislandrestaurantweek.com
Yes, another restaurant
week (you’d think they’d
spread these things out a
little and give my hips a
break). This year’s L.I.
Restaurant Week is a great bargain at $29.95 for
a three-course prix fixe dinner. Nearby participating
restaurants include LOLA and Brasserie
Americana in Great Neck, the Red Salt Room
and Waterzooi in Garden City, and Thyme in
Roslyn. Reservations book up fast, and it’s
recommended that you call seven to ten days in
advance (call the establishment directly).
L E H A V R E
N E W S
NYC RESTAURANT WEEK
Monday, January 21-Friday, February 8
Reservations open January 9
nycgo.com (information)
opentable.com (reservations)
It’s no coincidence that NYC
Restaurant Week coincides with
Broadway 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 9. No matter where you go, a three-course
prix fixe dinner will set you back 42 bucks (plus tax,
tip and beverages, of course), but it’s still a great deal.
If you’re on a budget, you can grab a two-course
lunch for $26. Note that Saturdays aren’t included.
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA
Saturday, February 2, 8pm
Tilles Center
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
tillescenter.org
516-299-3100
This is an especially noteworthy concert: the Israel
Philharmonic’s conductor, Zubin Mehta, will be stepping
down as the orchestra’s music director this year
(and who can blame him? He’s 82!). The program
includes Schubert’s Symphony No. 3 in D Major
and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E Major. Tickets
prices are also major, ranging from $75 per person up
to a lofty $550 per person for VIP tickets, but that’s
not a shocker for such a special event.
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