for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com august 27, 2015 • us open • The queens Courier 77 s Heading to the Open? Don’t drive- take the train! BY ROBERT POZARYCKI [email protected]/@robbpoz Tens of thousands will converge on the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park later this month for the U.S. Open — and the MTA is boosting service on nearby train lines to help fans get to and from the matches. The center is within walking distance of the Mets-Willets Point station on the 7 line, where both express and local service are available, and the Long Island Rail Road’s Mets-Willets Point stop on the Port Washington branch. Photo by Dominick Totino Photography Arthur Ashe Stadium was packed during last year’s Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day will kick off US Open with day of tennis and music BY KIRSTEN E. PAULSON [email protected] @QueensCourier The 20th annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, taking place on Aug. 29 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is set to be an exciting, star-studded time for kids and parents alike. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. till 4 p.m. and serves as the kickoff for the 2015 U.S. Open, which will take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13. Between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., families can enjoy a wide variety of free tennis games aimed at kids, listen to live music and partake in numerous other fun activities such as face painting, storytelling and a juggling workshop. From 1 to 3 p.m., visitors can watch tennis superstars such as recent Wimbledon Champion Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic show off their skills in exhibition matches and skill competitions, as well as live musical performances by up-and-coming artists Bea Miller, Kalin and Myles, Natalie La Rose, Jacob Whitesides and American Authors. General admission promenade tickets for the event are on sale for $10, while loge tickets cost $25. Presented by Hess, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day helps to promote youth tennis and encourages children of all ages to develop healthy habits through fun activities. It is also a day to remember the life and legacy of Arthur Ashe, a tennis legend and humanitarian. “It’s a historic occasion for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, as we mark two decades of bringing the best in tennis and music together on a truly special day for families,” said Gordon Smith, USTA executive director and chief operating officer. “The event also captures the spirit and vigor of Arthur Ashe and is a fantastic way of encouraging youth to be active in tennis and life, while developing healthy habits early on.” For more information, visit www. usopen.org. The stars came out to Flushing at the Open From a “Mad Man” to an “Anchorman,” from a fashion icon to a sports icon, last year’s U.S. Open attracted a bevy of celebrities that drew attention both on and off the tennis courts. It figures that this year’s tournament will bring other stars of stage, screen and theater to Queens. Here’s a look back at some of the stars who visited the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center last year. THE COURIER/File photos Tony Parker John McEnroe Regis Philbin Billie Jean King John Slattery
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