N E W S
A U G U S T 15
L E H A V R E
NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Saturdays & Sundays, August 21 –
October 3, 10 am – 7 pm
600 Rte. 17A, Tuxedo, New York
renfair.com/ny/
845-351-5171
It was canceled last year but is back
in action with period-accurate actors,
merchants, performers, knights and even
some magic. According to Google, it
takes just under two hours to get there
from our area, so this could make a fun
day trip with the kids (or without!). The
promoters say that some experiences
have been modified to reduce contact
and social distancing between parties is
encouraged. Adult tickets are $29.95;
kids 5-12 $13.00; children under 5 are
free; and those 62+ or military $25.95.
However, coupons and discounts are
available, so check the website to get in
on the price breaks.
WWW.QNS.COM | AUGUST 2021 | LEHAVRE COURIER 15
OUT & ABOUT
BY JILL DAVIS
Hopefully you don’t suffer from “coulrophobia” (pronounced
coal-ruh-fow-bee-uh), otherwise known as the fear of clowns. If
you do, you can skip this part. National Clown Day this year is on
August 7, capping off International Clown Week, August 1 – 7.
Did you know there are over 10,000 clowns in organized clown
groups and over 20,000 clowns worldwide? It looks like Nixon did.
On August 2, 1971 he issued Proclamation 4071, making August
1-7, 1971, National Clown Week. While the proclamation was
made for a specific date and year, this celebration of clowns has
occurred at exactly the same time every year. It is always August
1-7.
NEW YORK RESTAURANT WEEK
Now through August 22
nycgo.com
Seems that NYC Restaurant “Week” keeps getting longer and
longer. But let’s not split hairs, at least it’s back. Well, sort of.
The number of restaurants participating this go-round seems
far fewer than in past years. To spice things up, many establishments
are not only offering the standard $21 lunch/$39
dinner but have added “Signature Dining Experiences” which
gives you three courses or more for $125. Fancy!
Locally, one of the few restaurants taking part is Donovan’s in
Bayside, but you can find the whole list of places throughout
the five boroughs on nycgo.cm.
MOVIE NIGHT IN ALLEY POND PARK: FROZEN 2
Friday, August 13, 8:10 pm – 9:55 pm
Springfield Blvd. & 76 Avenue
Since it’s August, Elsa the Snow Queen’s extraordinary
gift -- the power to create ice and snow – would be mighty
welcome right now. Relax under the stars with the kids and
enjoy this highly acclaimed sequel. Todd McCarthy of the
Hollywood Reporter wrote, “Frozen 2 has everything you
would expect—catchy new songs, more time with easy-tolike
characters, striking backdrops, cute little jokes, a voyage
of discovery plot and female empowerment galore—expect
the unexpected.” Attendees are advised to bring your own
lawn chair or blanket.
BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE: THE
STRANGER
Saturday, August 14, 8 pm
Tilles Outdoor Arts Plaza
tillescenter.org
Billy’s finally returning to Madison
Square Garden on November 5. If
you can’t get tickets or don’t want to
wait that long, check out this tribute
band with front man Mike Santoro.
The show includes Billy’s megahits
as well as some of his B-side classics
along with songs by Elton John, Paul
McCartney and others. Note: Tilles is
sectioning the audience into vaccinated
and unvaccinated areas and selling
tickets in blocks of two or four. Check
the website for details.
CLASSIC CAR EXHIBIT & MORE
Tuesdays, August 17 & 31, 5 pm – 9
pm
Bay Terrace Shopping Center
queensclassiccarclubinc.net
With new cars in such short supply
now, you probably wish you had hung
on to your dad’s old 1968 Mustang.
You’d not only have wheels, but you
could join the Queens Classic Car
Club and show off your beauty at
this nearby exhibit. This free show
features about 80 cars and includes a
50/50 raffle for Saint Mary’s Hospital
for Children. There’s also music from
cover bands such as Contraband,
Chickenhead Rocks and Bootleg Five
(I don’t know who they are either).
Visit the club’s website for more
information.
BROADWAY REOPENS
broadwayleague.com
Broadway shows are coming back!
On July 30, the Broadway League
announced that all 41 Broadway theaters
will require vaccinations for audience
members for all performances through
Oct. 31. In addition, audience members
will be required to wear masks, except
while eating or drinking in designated
locations. The League says it will reevaluate
these rules in the coming weeks.
Below is a partial list of shows reopening
soon:
Ain’t Too Proud Oct. 16
Aladdin Sept. 28
Chicago Sept. 14
Come from Away Sept. 21
Hamilton Sept. 14
Lion King Sept. 14
Phantom of the Opera Oct. 22
Tina Turner Musical Oct. 8
To Kill a Mockingbird Oct. 5
Wicked Sept. 14
/tillescenter.org
/WWW.QNS.COM
/nycgo.com
/
/queensclassiccarclubinc.net
/broadwayleague.com
