N E W S
M A R C H 15
L E H A V R E
OUT & ABOUT MARCH 2021
BY JILL DAVIS
Sadly, this year’s spring holidays will again be wonky. Still, it’s
appropriate to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day (March
17), Happy Passover (March 27 – April 4) and a Happy Easter
(April 4.)
One thing that doesn’t change—or should I say, always changes—
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are the clocks this time of year. We “spring forward” on
March 14. Some people love it (yay, more sunshine!) and others
hate it (I lost an hour of sleep!). I wondered, why did we start
changing the clocks in the first place? Reader’s Digest provided
some answers:
DST became law during WW I
Germany and several other
European countries had already
mandated DST as a way of reducing
electricity and thereby saving
coal for the war effort. Recent studies
have called this line of thinking
into question, with researchers
crunching data to decide whether
or not DST really does save energy. It seems the jury is still out
on that one.
Why do we re-set the clocks at 2 am?
It’s because of the railroads. Back in the day, 2 am was one of
the few times when there weren’t any trains traveling.
The DST law was actually repealed once
After WW II, the law was repealed nationally and some towns
decided to stick with it and some didn’t. The result was chaos.
For example, one 35-mile bus ride from Mounsville, West
Virginia to Steubenville, Ohio, took riders through seven different
time changes. In 1966, the Uniform Time Act standardized
DST was instituted (except for Hawaii and Arizona, which don’t
change their clocks. Don’t ask me why.).
More sunlight equals more sales
In 1986, when Congress changed DST from six months to
seven, the golf industry said the extra month brought in $200
million in additional sales of golf clubs and greens fees and the
barbecue industry said the extra month was worth $100 million
in sales of grills and charcoal briquettes.
Here’s what’s coming up as things begin to sort-of open up.
MOVIE THEATERS RE-OPEN (A LITTLE)
Movie theaters opened in New York City on March 5 for the first
time in nearly a year. The AMC theater chain announced they
are opening all of its NYC theaters, which includes those in Bay
Terrace, Fresh Meadows and Roosevelt Field.
There’s a maximum 25% capacity up to 50 people per screening.
Covid tests are not required, but masks are mandatory, and theaters
must assign seating to guarantee proper social distancing.
QPAC LIVE!
Friday, March 19, 2021, 7 pm
qcc.cuny.edu
I don’t know if you were a Joan Rivers fan or are into female
impersonators. But Joe Posa has won awards for his impersonations
and was even known to be Joan Rivers’ favorite
Joan impersonator. Since her passing in 2014, Joe has been
committed to keeping Joan’s memory alive by recreating her
act throughout the United States and Mexico. You can watch his performance on Facebook
(@visitQPAC) or on YouTube (Queensborough Performing Arts Center).
BARNYARD EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 27 & April 3, 11 am – 4 pm
Queens Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
queensfarm.org
Well at least something is back to normal—kind of. The
Queens Farm continues its springtime tradition of its annual
egg hunt. Difference this time is, tickets will be timed for
egg hunting and there will be social distancing rules (also
check out their Covid-19 Visitor Guidelines). Still, you’ll get
to enjoy some outdoor air on the farm’s lovely 47 acres, say
hello to the animals and enjoy a good old-fashioned hayride.
The farm encourages you to bring your own food, but there will be food vendors on site all
day. Tickets are $12/person for children ages 2 and up and their grownups.
SANDS POINT PRESERVE HIKE
Wednesdays – Saturdays, 11am – 5pm
Sundays, 9am-4:30pm
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road, Pt. Washington
sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
516-571-7901
As the weather gets nicer, put a little
pep in your step and take a guided
nature walk where hikers get a trail
map and find their own way. Dinosaur
lovers enjoy the Dino Trail, a short walk
through the woods complete with dinosaur
footprints, Admission costs $15
per car, and a contactless pay station
is available at the gatehouse. Walk-in
visitors pay $4 per person. Leashed dogs
are welcome.
LINCOLN CENTER OUTDOOR
PERFORMANCES
Starts Wednesday, April 7
65th Street bet. Amsterdam & Broadway,
Manhattan
lincolncenter.org
The venerable institution recently
announced an initiative called “Restart
Stages,” which will create 10 outdoor performance
and rehearsal spaces. Shows will
include a cabaret-style stage on Hearst
Plaza; dedicated family and kids’ areas with
arts activities; an outdoor reading room and
much more. Additionally, certain “Restart
Stages” events will be livestreamed on
Lincoln Center and partner organizations’
digital platforms. Check out the website for
more information.
CRADLE OF AVIATION PLANETARIUM
Weekends (Hours vary)
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindburgh Blvd., Garden City
cradleofaviation.org
516-572-4111
If you’re looking for something different to do with the kids,
the Cradle of Aviation Museum re-opened in November.
The museum has an outstanding planetarium offering several
different shows. Programs include a look at the “Current
Night Sky,” “Big Bird’s Adventure” and “Asteroid: Mission
Extreme.” No reservations are required, but admission is
timed and masks are required. Admission for the museum
and planetarium combo is $21 per adult and $19 for seniors
62+ and kids up to age 12. Go to the museum’s website or
call for more information.
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/queensfarm.org
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/lincolncenter.org
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