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L E H A V R E
N E W S
F E B R U A R Y 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
583 for Verizon FiOS folks). Woof!
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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.
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 tristate
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.
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 ‘Rentheads.’
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.
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.
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 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.
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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