LDW Weekend Events Guide: August 30th edition

Apologies for a late Labor Day weekend events guide (hey- Inside Garden City needs a vacation too sometimes!). If you're sticking around town this weekend, there are a few fun things happening that might help you feel less blue about the unofficial end of summer (not really).

Now through Labor Day- Throw In The Towel! Bring your new or gently used beach towels to the GC Pool for donation to a charitable organization. Towels go to the Mary Brennan Inn, a local food pantry. Blue bins will be set up at the pool for towel collection.

Saturday and Sunday- 7th Annual Street Fair at Eisenhower Park 10am-5pm. Vendors, crafts, jewelry, home decor, clothing and giveaways. Free parking. Field 8.

Saturday- Summer Festival at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow. Raffles, flea market, children's activities, vendors, Greek food and live music.

Sunday- Play Bingo at the GC Pool at 2pm then shake whatcha got at the hula hoop contest in the picnic area.  The Pool DJ will play music from 2-4pm.

Sunday- Adventureland will feature The Magic and Comedy of Jim McClenahan. 1pm. 631-694-6868

Monday- GC Pool Labor Day hours 10am-9pm. Enjoy the last day of the pool season! DJ Bob will be playing from 6-9pm.

Have a happy LDW and enjoy the last days of summer!



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Weekend Events Guide: August 22nd Edition

Summer is quickly flying by! Enjoy the little that remains by taking part in some of the activities listed below.



Friday- The Garden City Promenade starts tonight on Seventh St. at 6:00pm with traffic blocked off as of 5:45pm. Join your neighbors for outdoor dining, balloon sculpting, face painting and more. Stop in at your favorite local shops and catch Frozen's Queen Elsa and Princess Anna performing at 7:20pm. There wil be a meet and greet at 6:20pm. Gina Naomi Baez and Tinkerbelle the Dog will be performing at 8:00pm. Once again, the band Fivestone will be performing from 6-10pm. Don't miss it! 

Friday- The GC Pool will be showing Disney's Planes tonight for Friday Family Night and they will also be having Dollar Dog Night at the snack bar. Movie start time- 8:15pm

Friday- Disco Umlimited Concert at Eisenhower Park. 7pm

Friday- ET, The Extra Terrestrial is being shown at Nickerson Beach Park. 7:44pm

Friday- BK Sweeney's Uptown Grille will hold their Friday Night Lobster Bake tonight. $31.95 for a 2-lb lobster dinner. When summer ends, this fabulous deal ends too!

Saturday- Catch KC & The Sunshine Band performing at CBS-FM's Saturday in the park. 7pm at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theater. Gates open at 3pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 

Saturday and Sunday- Marvel Universe Live at Nassau Coliseum for the superhero fans. 7:00-9:00pm Ages 5 and up. Tickets: $55-$170. www.nassaucoliseum.com

Saturday and Sunday- catch a performance of "The Little Mermaid JR" at the LI Children's Museum. 11:30am and 2pm (same time both days). $12, $10 for LICM members. To purchase tickets please contact Plaza Theatrical Productions 516-599-6870 or at http://plazatheatrical.com/index.php/long-island-children-s-museum. **Tickets are not available for purchase at LICM**



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Anyone Up For a Run?

Reporter: Why are you doing this?
Forrest Gump: I just felt like running.

With new work out trends popping up left and right, sometimes it feels good to go back to the basics- a good ol' fashioned run. No equipment necessary (except sneakers of course). No gym membership required. No muscle heads to contend with at the gym. Sounds great, doesn't it? 

Some runners especially like the feeling of accomplishment they get when the run is finished. Others speak of a runners high. I, for one, have never experienced this because I loathe running. I'm a fan of just about everything else- weights, spinning, squash, pilates, kickboxing (I've been too intimidated by CrossFit to try it yet) and more... but just don't ask me to go for a run.

So you may wonder what explains my current love with the New York Running Company on Seventh Street? I can attribute it to three things:
-the staff is friendly, knowledgable and helpful.
-they have a good sneaker selection and cool workout clothes (I love new fitness gear!)
-they're having a huge sale right now.

I visited the New York Running Company shortly after they opened in the fall and met a very pleasant manager, Karen. I hadn't been back all winter (indicative of my waning winter workouts perhaps?) and was lured in again recently by the 50% off summer apparel sign in front. Plus, they've been open during the Seventh Street Friday night promenades which makes shopping super convenient.

The Seventh Street location is equipped with a treadmill on which the trained staff will perform a gait analysis on you. This feature seems to be a big draw for the store and makes for a great fitting process, fitting customers with the proper sneaker for their individual gait.

They also have a great collection of dry-fit shirts and tanks, running socks, sport bras and fun running gadgets, plus a good selection of sneakers- Brooks, Nike, Adidas and New Balance to name a few. I found some workout shirts and a fantastic zippered hoodie that they didn't have in my size. They quickly contacted other stores and had it shipped from a Boston location in just two days. In other words, New York Running Company isn't just for runners!

When I returned to pick up the hoodie, naturally I picked up a few more things. I've never been one to resist good sale. Note- a bunch of sneakers just got marked down as well so you may want to hurry in! My take away- New York Running Company has something for everyone, even those of us non-runners. While you're there, check out their running programs and training groups too- a great way to find like-minded runners to keep up your motivation- but don't ask me to join you.


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Weekend Events Guide: Aug 15th edition

Well hellloooo Friday, how I’ve missed you! Here's what's happening in and around Garden City this weekend.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday- The Annual Italian Festival is at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park. Enjoy International Food, Zeppoles, Pastries, Rides, Games, Black Jack, Live Music, Crafts, Vendors and more. FIREWORKS on Saturday (rain date Sunday). Sunday is Community Appreciation Day from 3–5pm: children under 8 yrs receive free admission. Hours: Fri 6-11pm, Sat 3-11pm, Sun 3-10pm. 

Friday- Break out the bell bottoms for Disco Night with Dancin’ Machine Disco Big Band and many others. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, parking field 6/6A. The concert will begin at 7:30pm. Admission is free. 

Friday- The Seventh St. Promenade will start at 6pm. Fivestone will be performing hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. There will also be balloon sculpting, face painting and more! Many shops will be open as well. The street is closed to parking as of 5:45pm. Come out and enjoy Seventh St.! 

Friday- Remember to support GC's local businesses. Stop at Feldis Florist on Seventh St after 2pm for half off bouquets (and start the weekend early- share some wine and cheese with your neighbors!) 

Friday- BK Sweeney Uptown Grille on Franklin Ave hosts their weekly lobster bake- $31.95 for a delicious 2-lb lobster dinner.

Friday- the GC Pool will hold Friday Family Night from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Enjoy an old fashion roller skating party at the Community Park Roller Rink. Bring your skates and helmet and enjoy a live DJ and snacks at the rink!

Saturday and Sunday- catch a performance of "The Little Mermaid JR" at the LI Children's Museum. 11:30am and 2pm (same time both days). $12, $10 for LICM members. To purchase tickets please contact Plaza Theatrical Productions 516-599-6870 or at http://plazatheatrical.com/index.php/long-island-children-s-museum. **Tickets are not available for purchase at LICM**

Saturday- 2pm Don't miss a fantastic kids show at the GC Pool by the great Lou DelBianco!

Saturday- 7:30pm Tribute to the Boss & Paul McCartney with Tramps Like Us & Mystic, one of the area's best cover bands. Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located near parking fields 6 and 6A. Bring chairs or blankets.  

Sunday- Speech Discoveries invites you to their 1st Annual Summer Bash. This is a special event for children ages 0-4 and their families. Enjoy a day of fun, learn more about Speech Discoveries and meet other families. Events will include face painting, balloon sculpting and much more. Eisenhower Park Holly Reserve, Parking lot 5. 12-5pm. Cost- free. http://speechdiscoveries.org

Sunday- 2pm-3pm, The GC Pool- Kids of all ages will enjoy the Magic of Bob McEntee. Starting at 2pm.

Sunday- Korean American Night at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater of Eisenhower Park. Enjoy themed music from across the world. Park in fields 6/6A. Remember to bring blankets and chairs. Admission: Free.


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Weekend Events Guide: August 8th Edition

This weekend is promising to be a beautiful one. Get out there and enjoy it! It looks like a busy weekend in and around town.

Friday- There's a lot happening at the GC Friday Night Promenade tonight on Seventh St! The street will be closed off to parking starting at 5:45 and festivities will begin at 6pm. Here's the schedule: 

6:00pm -10:00pm- The band Fivestone will be performing

6:30pm- Queen Elsa from Frozen meet and greet

7:20pm- Queen Elsa's Frozen Performance

8:00pm- Youtube Duo Sensation Gina Naomi Baez and her costar Tinkerbelle the dog perform. Gina will be performing hit songs as well as songs from her new album "You and Me". A meet and greet will follow the show!

Friday- The GC Pool is hosting Friday Family Night. Bingo starts at 7:30 in the picnic area. Mini golf glow night starts at 8:15 on the miniature golf course. The snack bar will have an ice cream social starting at 6pm. 

Friday- Join the Philharmonic at Eisenhower Park at 7pm with Music Director David Stewart Wiley. Fireworks by Grucci to follow the performance. Bring your chairs for a fantastic night of music!

Friday- Enjoy some Rhythm and Blues Music with Knappertime. 8pm at Hendrickson Avenue Park in Elmont.

Friday- Remember to support our local businesses. Stop in at Feldis Florist on Seventh St after 2pm for half off bouquets (and enjoy some wine and cheese with your neighbors!) 

Friday- BK Sweeney Uptown Grille on Franklin Ave hosts their weekly lobster bake- $31.95 for a delicious 2-lb lobster dinner.

Friday (8pm), Saturday (8pm) and Sunday (2:30pm)- Head to the BroadHollow Theatre in Elmont to see their production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS the musical. Tickets $14-$25. https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=09b102bf15b6bc23ef195fff70611565

Saturday- see the Super Diamond Neil Diamond Tribute at 7pm at Eisenhower Park. Performance will be in field 6/6A. Don't forget to bring your chairs or blankets.

Saturday and Sunday- catch a performance of "The Little Mermaid JR" at the LICM. 11:30am (same time both days). $12, $10 for LICM members. To purchase tickets please contact Plaza Theatrical Productions at 516-599-6870 or online at http://plazatheatrical.com/index.php/long-island-children-s-museum. **Tickets are not available for purchase at LICM**

Saturday- Watch some fast paced lacrosse when the LONG ISLAND LIZARDS play at The James Shuart Stadium- 900 Fulton Ave., Hempstead. 742-1180. 5:30 pm

Sunday- at the GC Pool enjoy Poolside Music by the Warren Duo from 2-3:30.

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The Nail Boutique

Last weekend, I stumbled into the Nail Boutique at 729 Franklin Ave, Garden City. I like trying different nail salons (and there are a lot of nail spots in and near Garden City), so I decided to give it a try. I know most of you probably have a preferred nail salon, but I encourage you to explore the various options in and around Garden City. After all, isn't that what Inside Garden City is all about? 

I was immediately greeted with a smile by the new owner/manager, Yumi. She recently bought and renovated the Nail Boutique. Yumi is very friendly. I had a lovely time chatting with her. She makes you feel comfortable and welcome. She even helped me pick out my polish color. As far as the rest of the staff- they were very pleasant as well. The salon was busy- a good sign for sure- but not so busy that you feel like you're a nuisance for disrupting their schedule when you walk in (I know you know what I'm talking about!).  Here's a look at some of the nail and waxing services they provide:

I was very impressed with the tool cleanliness at the Nail Boutique (which isn’t always the case). Each package of nail supplies was in a sealed pouch. The tools were completely sanitized- quite a necessity but not always done at every nail salon. Tsk tsk.

During the manicure, I got a shoulder and back massage (another thing a lot of nail salons skimp on these days). I don’t know if it’s just me, but sometimes I feel infinitely better and more relaxed after even just a 30 second neck massage. While I sat with my  hands under the dryer, I was treated to another shoulder massage- short but sweet. On Mondays and Tuesdays, you can grab a deal steal- mani and pedi for just $24. 

Overall, I found the Nail Boutique to be a sanitary and quality spot to get my nails done. I will be back for sure. My mani was flawless and the polish is still doing well, even on day four post-mani (and I wash my hands A LOT). But don't take my word for it. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think.


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Weekend Events Guide: August 1st Edition

Happy weekend! It’s unfortunately looking like it's going to be a rainy one, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a boring one! Here’s your guide of things to do in and around Garden City this weekend.

Friday, August 1st- The GC Pool is hosting Friday Family Night. Join the Silly Swim Races at 7:30pm and enjoy poolside music and specials at the snack bar. 

Friday, August 1st- The Seventh St. Promenade takes place again starting at 6pm. The band Fivestone will be performing. There will be balloon animals, face painting and outdoor dining. Come and join the fun! 

Friday, August 1st, The Tilles Center presents LIU Post Festival Chamber Orchestra- Orchestral Music for a Summer Evening at 8pm. Tickets are $15. Click here for more details: http://www.tillescenter.org/event.cfm?id=774 

Friday, August 1st- BK Sweeney's Uptown Grille will hold it's weekly Lobster Bake. Enjoy a 2-lb lobster dinner for $31.95

Saturday, August 2nd, Salute to Vets with Tony Orlando and USO Troupe will be at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Field 6/6A.

Sunday, August 3rd- catch Family Sundays at the Museum will be taking place at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor. Catch the 1pm docent-led family walk-through of the current exhibition. There will also be art activities for families beginning at 1:30pm. Free with museum admission. 


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