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S E P T E M B E R DAVE MATTHEWS BAND IN CONCERT
Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 pm
Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
jonesbeach.com
Although the Dave Matthews Band won the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s fan vote last year,
the venerable institution passed them over—for
now. It would be hard to believe they won’t be
inducted soon…with its 2018 album, “Come
Tomorrow,” the band became the first group in
history to have seven consecutive studio albums
debut at # 1. So don’t wait until tomorrow to get
your tickets, which start at $117. Go to the Jones
Beach website for more information.
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OUT & ABOUT
BY JILL DAVIS
Well, the official end of summer is drawing near,
and after the pretty dreary and very wet summer
we’ve had, that might be good news. The Autumnal
Equinox happens on September 22 this year, after
which days start to grow shorter <sigh>.
September 21 is World Gratitude Day, which was
created by the United Nations Meditation Group.
The roots of World Gratitude Day date to 1965 at
the International East-West Center in Hawaii during
a Thanksgiving Dinner. At the dinner, attendees
pledged to hold a Gratitude Gathering to express
appreciation for the great things that individuals and
groups do the following September 21 in their in their
home countries and it grew to be an annual event.
It’s only fitting, then, that September also heralds
National Good Neighbor Day, which is acknowledged
each year on September 28. We can thank
Mrs. Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana who,
in the early 1970s, recognized the importance of
good neighbors and started the effort to make this a
National day. With the help of Congressman Mike
Mansfield, she succeeded in getting three presidents
(Nixon, Ford, and Carter) to reach across the aisle
and issue proclamations. In 2003, the U.S. Senate
passed a resolution, sponsored by Montana Senator
Max Baucus, making September 28, National Good
Neighbor Day.
QUEENS COUNTY FAIR
Friday, September 10 – Sunday, September 12
(hours vary)
Queens County Farm, Little Neck
queensfarm.org
Did you know the first county fair was held in
Queens in 1693? Neither did I. This incredibly
popular event kicks off on Friday this year and
there’s a baleful of activities over the three days.
The entertainment includes live music, farmhouse
tours, a scavenger hunt and the infamous
“Amazing Maize Maze.” Tickets are sold only
online. You can grab a three-day pass for $45
($35 for kids 3-12); check out the website for
other prices and daily schedules of activities.
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS
Fridays, September 10 & September 24, 7:30pm
Queens Botanical Garden, Flushing
queensbotanical.org
As summer’s winding down, take advantage of
two opportunities to enjoy a classic flick under
the stars: “Footloose” (Rated PG) on September
10 or “Monsters Inc.” (Rated G) on September
17. Tickets are $15/adult; $25/couple or $50 for
family of four. Each ticket comes with afterhours
admission to the Garden, a dance lesson,
and a $5 food voucher to redeem onsite at the
pop-up QBG Harvest Cafe, featuring seasonal
light foods and refreshments. So pull up a blanket
and enjoy.
BEATLES DRIVE-IN TRIBUTE CONCERT
Photo: Beatles
Friday, September 17, 7:00 pm
Bay Terrace Shopping Center, Bayside
qcc.cuny.edu/QPAC
Queensborough Performing Arts Center does
it again. This Beatles tribute group known as
“Here Comes the Sun” is comprised of five
vocalists (hey, the Beatles did it with only
four!). The band not only plays the best-known
Beatles’ classics but throws in some of their
B-sides as well. They’ve played on Broadway
and at Lincoln Center, but Bay Terrace is practically
around the corner. Single Occupancy Cars:
$50, Full Occupancy Cars: $100. Visit QPAC’s
website for more details.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Thursday, October 7, 8:00 pm
Tilles Center, Brookville
tillescenter.org
No, this isn’t a Jimmy Buffett concert—it’s a
musical comedy based largely on his classic
songs (plus a few originals). To be honest, it
didn’t last long on Broadway despite some
strong reviews: USA Today called it “A little
slice of paradise!” and Entertainment Weekly
said, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” Please
note that attendees need to be fully vaccinated
and must show proof at time of entry in order to
attend. Tickets range from $49 to $89.
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