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L E H A V R E
N E W S
F E B R U A R Y OUT & ABOUT
BY JILL DAVIS
The National Retail Federation conducts a consumer
survey every year to see how much people are
planning to spend for Valentine’s Day. They report
that consumers will spend a whopping $23.9 billion
on the holiday this year, up from $21.8 billion in
2021.
They also ask what people are will be shelling out
their money for. “While traditional Valentine’s Day
gifts like candy and flowers seem to never go out of
style, gift givers and recipients alike are more comfortable
heading out for a special meal or participating
in a new experience than they were a year ago,”
Prosper Insights Executive Vice President of Strategy
Phil Rist said. “This is especially true among younger
age groups.”
However, the jewelry industry looks like it will
be pretty happy too. Total spending on jewelry is
estimated to total $6.2 billion, up from $4.1 billion in
2021 and the highest in the survey’s history.
Not to burst anyone’s Valentine’s Day bubble, but
here are a few love-related quotes to keep things in
perspective:
“I was married by a judge. I should’ve asked for a
jury.” – Groucho Marx
“You can’t buy love, but you can pay heavily for
it.” – Henny Youngman
“Honesty is the key to a relationship. If you can
fake that, you’re in.” – Richard Jenni
“Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.”
– Ambrose Bierce
“My wife was afraid of the dark. Then she saw me
naked and now she’s afraid of the light.” – Rodney
Dangerfield
And now, here are some ideas for the holiday and
the rest of cold February. Have fun!
VALENTINE’S
DAY DINING
Monday, February 14
opentable.com
Several restaurants in the general area are offering
special Valentine’s Day menus. Below is a sampling
to whet your appetite—these are not endorsements,
merely suggestions--in case you’re stumped about
where to go. Check opentable.com as the date gets
closer; there will probably be more postings coming
up. Bon Appetit!
Lola, Great Neck
Special multi-course prix fixe menu (regular menu
will be unavailable that evening). Note: credit cards
are required for all Valentine’s Day reservations.
Marbella, Little Neck
Your choice of an a la carte menu all day in the main
dining room or a 6 pm buffet dinner and dancing in
the ballroom with DJ Eddie, $75pp++
Small Batch, Garden City
Offers regular dinner menu and seasonal specials.
Dinner reservations are available 5 pm- 9 pm.
Thyme, Roslyn
Valentine’s Day Dinner from 4 pm-9 pm serving
regular dinner menu plus specials. Reservations
required..
Limani, Manhasset
Four course prix fixe menu $125 plus tax and gratuity
includes complementary glass of prosecco.
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THE ORCHID
SHOW
February 26 –
May 1, 10 am
– 5 pm
New York
Botanical
Barden, Bronx
nybg.org
Yes, you have
plenty of time
to catch the
Orchid Show,
but in case
you’ve got the
winter blues, it
might be nice
to catch it early when it opens at the end
of the month. The “All-Garden Pass”
includes the show plus access to the
Garden’s grounds, a tram tour and the
Conservatory. In March, the Garden’s
“Orchid Evenings” begin; check the
website for details. Garden Pass tickets
are $30/adult; $28 for students and
seniors; $15 for kids 2 through 12 and
free for the little ones under age two.
OFF-BROADWAY WEEK
Monday, February
14 – Sunday,
February 27
nycgo.com
In case you missed
Broadway Week,
don’t despair.
There are almost
20 shows participating in this 13th year of Off-
Broadway Week. Two-for-one tickets are available
for productions throughout the city, including Blue
Man Group (East Village), The Office! A Musical
Parody (Times Square) and Jersey Boys (Midtown
West). Check out nycgo.com for the full list.
JOURNEY IN
CONCERT W/
BILLY IDOL
Friday, February 25, 7:30 pm
UBS Arena, Elmont
ubsarena.com
This is one of the earliest dates (and the
only local performance) of Journey’s
“Freedom Tour” which will feature legendary
Billy Idol as their special guest.
So you can be dancing with yourself,
any way you want it. Tickets start at
$43.50, and there’s a fancy “VIP” package
that starts at $249. Check the website
for info on that.
LOVE NOTES:
A SWINGTIME BIG
BAND VALENTINE
Sunday, February 13, 3 pm
Madison Theatre at Molloy College, Rockville
Centre
madisontheatreny.org
Yes, this is on Super Bowl Sunday…but don’t
panic, you’ll be back home before kickoff.
This has been a popular show at the Madison
Theatre and it’s back again to help you celebrate
Valentine’s Day 2022. If you’re into the
Great American Songbook (Count Basie, Benny
Goodman, Glenn Miller, et al), this 20-piece
band is sure to get you in the mood. Tickets
range from $30-$40.
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/nybg.org
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