Weekend Events Guide: February 20th Edition

Just when you thought it couldn't/wouldn't get any cooler... welcome to the weekend winter blast! With temps as low as 8 degrees today (feeling like -2), snow expected on Saturday and rain for Sunday, the weather may not be cooperating with your weekend plans. But don't despair- we have lots of other options for you in and around Garden City!

Friday- The acclaimed dance troupe, Taylor 2, performs at Adelphi University. See some of the world’s greatest choreography, performed by some of the world’s finest dancers. 7:30pm, Dance Theatre. Get tickets here. 

Friday- With the start of Lent, BK Sweeney's has got you covered with their weekly fish fest every Friday in Lent. 636 Franklin Ave. 

Saturday- Sleeping Beauty will be showing at BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont at 2pm. Click here for tickets. 

Saturday- Come to Lakeshore Learning to do a different craft every Saturday between 11am and 3pm. 2709 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park. 

Saturday- Trio Solisti returns to Adelphi. If you missed their last performance, don't miss this one. 8pm, Westermann Stage, Concert Hall. Check out their website and click here to buy tickets. 

Sunday- Don't miss the film screening of Rossini's The Barber of Seville at Adelphi's Concert Hall at 2pm. Running time: 3 hours. Buy tickets here. 516-775-4420

Sunday- Are you caught up on this year's predicted winners for the 2015 Academy Awards? You have until Sunday night and then it's showtime! Catch the coverage starting at 7pm.  

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Weekend Events Guide: February 13th Edition

It's Friday the 13th and here are 13 things to do (coincidence?) in and around Garden City this weekend!

Friday- Pump It Up Of Great Neck is hosting a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Jump. Receive a Valentine's Day goodie bag, make a Valentine's craft and enjoy food and drinks.
Cost: $19.95 per child. 225 Community Drive, Great Neck. Check the website here for more details.  6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Twin Rinks in Eisenhower Park is now open for public skating. Click here for schedule information.

Revel on Franklin Ave. in Garden City is offering a special Valentine's Day menu this weekend. Click here to see it.

Saturday- Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Polo Lounge at the Garden City Hotel. Reservations required. Hours: 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. 516-877-9385.

Saturday- Learn about Herb Gardening for Health at Hicks Nurseries at 1:00 pm. 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury.

Saturday- See Tango Buenos Aires at the Tilles Center, 8:00 pm. $33-$63 Click here for ticket information.

Saturday- Head to Lakeshore Learning Center between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm for a different craft each weekend. 2709 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park. 516-616-9360

Saturday- See the play "Morgan's Journey" at the Long Island Children's Museum. 11:30am and 2:00 pm. Ages: 3 and up. Cost: $5 with museum admission. Click here for more details.

Saturday- Capo on Covert Ave is offering a four course dinner with wine pairing. Click here for more details.

Sunday- See "The Million Dollar Quartet"- the Tony award-winning Broadway Musical at the Tilles Cener. 7:00 pm. Click here for ticket information. Cost: $53-$83

Sunday- See Adelphi University's Student Recital at Recital Hall. Enjoy a variety of vocal and instrumental performances. Cost: Free. 4:00 pm. Click here for more information.

Sunday- Garden City's St. Joseph's Church will be showing the movie Heaven is For Real at 2pm in the St. Agnes Room. Cost: Free. 130 Fifth St.

Sunday- Marc Anthony is performing at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale at 7:00 pm. Click here for tickets.


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Whiten Up for Valentine's Day

It's beginning to look a lot like... Valentine's Day. If your smile isn't at it's best (think Eric Estrada circa Chips), I've got good news for you coffee/red wine/soda drinkers out there who may be in need of some whitening!

Did you know that our own GC resident, Dominique Lizzio, DDS, has joined Dr. Cerrato and Dr. Sheehan at their 60 {wow!} year old family dentistry practice in town? For the old timers, I am referring to Dr. Paloni's practice which was originally on Main St in Hempstead 60 years ago, followed by an office on Franklin Ave. The practice is now at 901 Stewart Ave in a beautiful space. With this being their third office in GC, it definitely seems that this group has staying power. To celebrate her move to the practice, Dr. Lizzio is generously offering a free teeth whitening to one of Inside Garden City's readers!

Dr. Lizzio brings 17 years of experience to this group that handles just about everything- from root canals and restorations to preventive care and invisalign. Dr. Lizzio is a firm believer in holistic care and in forming patient relationships built on trust. As a GC resident and mom of two, she understands the demand for high quality care.

With three dentists and 2 hygienists, this is a busy office but that doesn't prevent them from offering friendly and professional service- from the front office staff to the back. They see children as well as adults and Dr. Lizzio in particular specializes in oral sedation- great for high anxiety patients (you know who you are) as well as those who need a lot of care but are short on time. Through oral sedation, Dr. Lizzio can get a lot of work done in just a few visits.

What's the connection between Valentine's Day and teeth whitening, you ask? Well, what better way to say Happy Valentine's Day than with a sparkling white smile? Or, you can gift this fabulous service to your partner- as in... "Happy Valentine's Day Honey. You should really get your teeth whitened". Now that's romantic!

To enter the whitening raffle, simply like the Facebook page of Dr. Lizzio AND like this post on Inside Garden City's Facebook page. Winner will be announced on Valentine's Day. Good luck!


You can reach Dr. Lizzio's FB page by clicking here and Inside Garden City's FB page by clicking here. 

Find more information on Dr. Lizzio and her practice here: http://www.drdominiquelizzio.com and here: http://www.longislandfamilydental.com

Weekend Events Guide: February 6th Edition

Baby it's COLD outside! But don't despair- there's a lot going on in and around Garden City on this chilly weekend!

This is the opening weekend for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. This 3D adventure opens in theaters nationwide. Click here for the deets and to watch a trailer from the movie. 

Saturday- Head to the Long Island Children's Museum between 2pm and 4pm to welcome in the Chinese New Year by making a Chinese dragon puppet. Cost: Free with museum admission. 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.

Saturday and Sunday- Hicks Nursery is getting into the Valentine's Day spirit. Stop by the main greenhouse between 11am and 4pm and your children will have fun planting a small houseplant for Valentine's Day. Cost: Free. 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury.

Saturday and Sunday- head to Lakeshore Learning Center between 11am and 3pm for a different craft each time. Click here to see what crafts are being made. 2709 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park. 516-616-9360 

Sunday- Check out The Waldorf School's Summer Program Open House from 11am-1pm. A few highlights of the summer program (which runs from June 29th to August 7th) include: Pancakes and Pajama Day, Crazy Hat Day and the Talent Show. You will learn more about their summer program and have the chance to meet staff members. Click here for additional information. 

Sunday- Visit Hofstra University's Open House for Summer Camps for children in grades K-9. Click here for further information on types of camps offered. Camps run from June 29th until August 14th. 12pm-2pm. 900 Fulton Ave., Hempstead. 

Sunday- If you haven't already, see Aladdin at the BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont at 2pm. Click here for more information. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 

Sunday- See Kelley Nassief, soprano and Adelphi's distinguised faculty member, in concert on Westermann Stage in Concert Hall. 4pm. Cost: $20 adult, $15 seniors. Click here to buy tickets. 

Sunday- Hofstra University's Black History Month Concert: African Diaspora: Music and Dance in the Old and New Worlds. Enjoy West African Drumming and Dancing, South African Choral Music, concert music by African, Latin American and African American composers, calypso dances and performances by Hofstra student dancers and musicians plus Hempstead and Uniondale High Schools. There will also be a performance by internationally acclaimed Imani Winds. Click here for more information. John Cranford Adams Playhouse. 5pm. Cost: $12, $10 seniors.

Sunday- Catch the reception for Adelphi's Underground Railroad Hiding in Place photography exhibit. 2pm-4pm at the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery. Click here to learn more about this exhibit. 


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Get A Pouch!

We all know it but some of us continue to do it anyway. Texting and driving kills. Here are some frightening statistics from the FCC:

• 3,328 people were killed and 421,000 people were injured in 2012 due to driver distraction according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Forty percent of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger.

Joe Salemi spoke with Inside Garden City today and told us what he is doing to stem the problem. Joe realized the danger of texting and driving and wanted to help. As a result, he created an "inexpensive product that everyone could afford and use." 

His "I Love You" cell phone pouches make phones less accessible while driving, but they also add an extra element of guilt. When you give someone this pouch, you're saying "I Love You. Please don't text and drive". That's more effective than simply tucking your phone away. According to Joe, "If a little added guilt works, that's fine". Joe believes that when your spouse, friends or parents give the pouch to you, it weighs a little heavier on your conscience because someone is telling you how they feel about you. 

In addition to drivers having to deal with the annoying aftermath of a car accident (tickets, car repairs, insurance companies, etc), Joe points out that pedestrians aren't safe from distracted drivers either. And he hopes to get yet another point across to parents- "If your teen is the distracted driver and causes an accident which results in loss of life, your child may end up in jail, not to mention the fact that they will have to live with this forever".

The "I Love You" pouch is only $5. Purchase some today for your children, spouse, friends. Inside Garden City readers are entitled to a special discount. If you order between now and Valentine's Day, when you purchase four pouches, you'll get one free! And they're pretty cute too if I do say so...

We can all work to stem this problem and PUT THE PHONE AWAY when we get into the car. Visit Joe's website: www.hide-a-phone.com


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Super Chili Bowl Results!

This weekend, Inside Garden City had the pleasure of co-hosting the first {Annual} Super Chili Bowl at Capo on Covert Ave. There were 11 chilis to be tasted. Local residents came out and put their dishes to the {taste} test. It was a packed house.

Amongst the chili tasting, beer and wine were flowing and tasters were tasting. Each taster received a score sheet and went to work. With the tasters as judges, everyone was required to taste and score each chili. It was a tough call- most of the entrants scored equally well on presentation and aroma. The difference came down to taste and texture. After much tasting, re-tasting, scoring, and TUMS- popping, the results were in. Drum roll please...

Howard White went home with top chili honors for his Brixton Chili Bowl. He claimed the fabulous prize which was donated by the North Fork's Hotel Indigo: a one night stay at the hotel and a gift card to their in-house restaurant. 

The second place winner, Toby Gopen, won a $100 gift card to Capo for her "Helluva Chili". Third place went to Donna Sirounian for her "Best New York Skyline" chili. She won a bottle of wine and a $25 gift card to Capo. 

 

Proceeds from this event are being donated to the Hance Family Foundation. 

Amazing job done by all and congrats to the winners. Hopefully everyone has fully recovered from their stomach indigestion!


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Guest Blogger- Food For Thought

Inside Garden City is delighted to introduce new guest blogger Tia Bonacore. Tia is on the blog today with a piece on one of her favorite local places. 


If you are looking for a way to keep your mood boosted and your health in check after the holiday season, here's a thought...It's 'Food for Thought' on 7th Street- Garden City's very own "oasis for health and well being". The Food for Thought health food store has been serving freshly made juices, salads and other organic foods to the Garden City community for over 36 years, yet it still feels like the hip new place that everyone is buzzing about. 

The staff is both knowledgeable and courteous. They also sell a range of hard to find organic beauty products and essential oils. The owner Anju was pleasant as she answered customers' questions while working the register herself. I am a fan of their food and exceptional customer service but I also appreciate the fact that all of the items on the menu are listed clearly if they are vegan, soy/dairy free or gluten free. Whatever your dietary concerns are, there are many options to choose from. 

If you're feeling sluggish from an evening of over indulgence... try the "Super Detox" $6.99 for a 12 oz and your body will thank you. My personal favorite raw juice is called the "Rejuvenator". It consists of green apples, carrot, ginger, beets and lemon..a wonderful way to keep your skin glowing during the dry winter months. If juicing is not your thing, then try one of their many freshly prepared hot entrees like the quinoa sweet potato patty. It's delicious and will give you enough fuel to get through your next power yoga class. Now that's food worth thinking about! 

"Food for Thought" is located at 154 seventh street in Garden City. Check out their website for more info. www.foodforthoughtgc.com

Frequent customers can rack up reward points for discounts.

"The Rejuvenator" Carrot, Apple, Beet, Ginger & Lemon.

Eat your colors! Grilled Veggies with seasoning. 

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