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A U G U S T 16
L E H A V R E
OUTDOOR
MOVIE: LEGO
MOVIE 2
Friday, August 16, 2019,
8:15pm
Crocheron Park, Bayside
Chris Pratt, Elizabeth
Banks and Will Arnett lend
their voices to this sequel
to the 2014 hit, “The Lego
Movie.” Apparently this time, LEGO DUPLO®
invaders from outer space have swooped in and
are wrecking everything faster than they can
rebuild. Sounds like a problem. The movie is
rated PG and it’s free. Be sure to bring your
own lawn chair or blanket (the park says it’s not
responsible for grass stains).
CHEF LIDIA BASTIANICH
Thursday, August 22, 7:30pm
Tilles Center
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
tillescenter.org
516-299-3100
Foodies and
viewers of
Channel 13 are
probably familiar
SANTANA & THE
DOOBIE BROTHERS
Sunday, August 25, 7pm
Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
jonesbeach.com
866-558-8468
Do you know it’s been 20 years already since
the release of Santana’s album, “Supernatural”
(the one with the hit, “Smooth”)? And it’s been
50 years since Santana played at Woodstock!
Time marches on, I guess. Joining Santana are
the Doobie Brothers, so this is quite a double
bill! Note: this is the finale of Santana’s 2019
tour, so change your evil ways and go see it.
Tickets start at $93.
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with Lidia
Bastianich, who
is known for her
earthy Italian
creations. She’ll
be at Tilles to
talk about her
career and
her memoir,
My American
Dream, billed as
“a fascinating, rags to riches immigration story.”
Erica Marcus, food writer for Newsday, will
moderate. The $44 ticket includes a copy of
Lidia’s book.
WINNIE THE POOH
Tuesday, August 20, 11am
Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
thetheatreatwestbury.com
516-334-0800
Here’s a nice weekday
treat for the kids.
Winnie the Pooh and his
friends Eeyore, Piglet,
Rabbit and Tigger will
be at Westbury for a
musical adventure in the
hundred-acre woods.
We all know that Pooh’s
intentions are always
the best, but his passion for honey keeps getting
him into trouble. Oh that silly Pooh! An extra
treat: the kids can meet the characters after the
show. Tickets start at $20, but if you can grab a
Groupon you can get 20% off.
THE PRODUCERS
Saturday, August 31 – Friday, September 13
Broadhollow Theatre
700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
broadhollow.org
516-775-4420
If you’ve never seen this hilarious Mel
Brooks movie, you really should check it out.
In a nutshell, the story follows a sleazy theatrical
producer and a wimpy accountant who plot
to stage the biggest flop in Broadway history.
The film inspired its own Broadway musical
production, which was indeed a smash hit.
Broadhollow Theatre is now presenting the
stage show at its theater in Elmont, so it’s both
close to home and modestly priced. Advance
tickets are $27 ($25 for folks 65 and older) or
$30 at curtain time. Dates and show times vary,
so check out the website or call for more info.
Out &
About
BY JILL DAVIS
Japan surrendered from WWII on August 14, 1945;
hence, VJ Day. Ever wonder what VJ Day stands
for? I didn’t think so, but I’ll tell you anyway. It’s
short for “Victory Over Japan Day.” Sadly, there
aren’t many WWII vets still with us, but we salute
your service and honor your memory on this day.
Also this month: Happy Birthday, Orville Wright!
Orville was born on August 19, 1871, and Franklin
D. Roosevelt created National Aviation Day back in
1939 in Orville’s honor back (so this is its 80th anniversary!).
I didn’t know, or at least I didn’t remember
from grade school history, that it was Orville who
was the first person who successfully flew an airplane.
I’m betting it could have just as well have been
his brother Wilbur who flew but that Orville lost the
coin toss.
Here’s what’s going on this month:
US OPEN TENNIS
Monday, August 26 – Sunday, September 8
Flushing Meadows Park, Corona
usopen.org
Note: Quite a number of the tennis dates conflict
with Mets’ home games, which means traffic and
parking will be a hotter mess than usual. The Open
urges attendees to take public transportation if at all
possible. No matter if or how you go, it looks like
Dvokovic, Federer and Nadal are slated to compete.
It’ll be interesting to see who winds up in the
Men’s Finals, especially after that nail-biter between
Dvokovic and Federer at Wimbledon last month.
Ticket prices for the Open run the gamut from plain
ridiculous to totally insane, so check out the website
to determine whether you’ll have to refinance your
apartment in order to go.
And don’t forget Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on
Saturday, August 24! This is a super-popular day
that includes face-painting, games and prizes for the
kids. Tickets for Kids’ Day are $25 and gates open
at 9:30am.
/thetheatreatwestbury.com
/jonesbeach.com
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/tillescenter.org
/broadhollow.org
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