6 fun ways to get the most out of Saturday on Staten Island: ‘Serpent Day’ at …
August 3, 2014 by admin
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Calling all comic collectors and cosplayers!
Buoyed by the mega-success of D.C. Comics’ recent “Batman Day,” borough businesses are switching gears Saturday to avenge the honor of the other comic book titan.
Marvel Comics celebrates its 75th anniversary — and the much-anticipated release of the film “Guardians of the Galaxy” — this weekend with a with a special “Marvel Day.”
Barnes Noble in New Springville and JHU Comic Books in New Dorp are both paying homage to the milestone on Saturday.
BN’s super schedule launches with story time at 10:30 a.m., followed by crafting at noon. At 1 p.m., Marvel fans are invited to bring the best of their collections for a “show tell” open mic session.
Customers will also have a shot at winning a variety of merchandise, including commemorative Marvel tote bags and posters. The store is located at 2245 Richmond Ave., New Springville: 718-982-7623; BarnesandNoble.com.
Meanwhile, at JHU: Customers get a free Marvel comic with purchase and it’s buy-two-get-one-free for select graphic novels. The borough’s iconic comic store is open from noon-9 p.m. at 299B New Dorp Lane; 718-351-6299; JHUComicbooks.blogspot.com.
A DANCE MARATHON IN ST. GEORGE
The 13th annual New York International Choreographers Dance Festival takes place at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday at the historic St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St.; 718-442-2900.
Presented by the Staten Island Ballet, both shows will feature choreography by Gabri Christa, Antonio Fini, Noa Guy, Mana Kawmura, Michael Mao and Ellen Tharp. Plus, a special live performance by Vernon Reid of Living Colour.
Tickets are $15, $20 and $25 at the box office and Ticketmaster.com. Check out SIBallet.org or StGeorgeTheatre.com.
View full sizeMatt Lanier, reptile keeper at the Staten Island Zoo, has his hands full of snakes, many of which will be presented during Serpent Day, Aug. 2.
SERPENT DAY: COOL ZOO SUMMER SERIES
Come see the snakes of outside of their glass tanks from noon to 3 p.m. at the Staten Island Zoo.
Keeper talks and presentations of the Zoo’s exhibit snakes will thrill even the most seasoned snake lover. Guess the weight and length of our biggest and smallest snakes for fantastic prizes. Lots of snake feedings and opportunities to touch these beautiful creatures. The presentation is part of the Con Edison Cool Zoo Summer Series.
Free with regular admission: Adults 15 and up, $8; seniors 60 and over, $6; children 3-14, $6; members and kids 2 and under, free at all times.
WHAT’S THE BIG HAIRY DEAL?
The Gotham City Beard Alliance and S.I. comedian Jen Remauro are joining forces with Staten Island Yankee fans Saturday to seize the Guinness Book of World Records title for “most fake mustaches worn in one place at one time.”
View full sizeThe Gotham City Beard Alliance and S.I. comedian Jen Remauro are joining forces with Staten Island Island Yankee fans Saturday, Aug. 2, to seize the Guinness Book of World Records title for “most fake mustaches worn in one place at one time.”
Yes, this is a real thing: June 13′s first attempt was rained out but rescheduled for Father’s Day. Alas, fans fell short of the 2,269 nose wigs needed to break the 2013 record set at a cycling event in Fairfield, Iowa.
“We definitely want to try this again,” says Steve Violetta, CEO of the team. “As someone who has proudly worn many styles of mustaches over the years —starting with a really bad one at about 14 years old — I join all Staten Island Yankee fans in saluting all ‘staches, real and those fake ones designed to break records.”
Here’s the deal: Everyone who enters the ballpark on game day — S.I. Yankees vs. Auburn Doubledays — will be given a fake mustache to put on at the top of the third inning. Stadium management and volunteers will document the event for submission to the Guinness Book board for review.
“We encourage every Staten Islander — be they man, woman or child — to grow their mustaches to the fullest,” says Simon Cleveland, president of the Gotham City Beard Alliance, the hair club that hosts NYC’s Annual Beard Mustache Competition, as well as participates in charitable fundraisers around the globe.
Oh, and on a related note, S.I.-based comedian Remauro publicly claims credit for the return of the fake mustache as a fashion trend.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I loved mustaches — my grandfather had one and so did my grandmother,” she says. “Disappointed that I wasn’t able to grow a ‘stache of my own, I began wearing fake mustaches on stage and at events. Before long the fake mustache became a fashion statement.”
Richmond County Bank Ballpark has a capacity of 7,171 and is located at 75 Richmond Terrace, St. George (that’s mere steps from the ferry for non-Islanders). Tickets are $9-$20.60 at the box office at tickets@siyanks.com. More info: Call 917-580-6378 or check out SIYanks.com.
SINGALONG TO THE CHANGE
The team behind ”Menopause: The Musical” has an invitation for Staten Island women: ”Come join our sisterhood!”
View full size“Menopause The Musical” stars Sandra Benton, Ingrid Cole, Roberta B Wall and Kimberly Vanbiesbrouck.
GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards, is bringing its international hit to the College of Staten Island’s Center for the Arts from Aug 2-Aug. 3.
Tickets are $35-$55 at CFAShows.com or by calling 718-982-ARTS (2787). Group discounts for 10-plus are also available by calling 888-686-8587, ext. 2.
Billed as a “hilarious celebration of women and The Change,” the 90-minute musical parody is set to classic pop tunes from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.
“Now celebrating 13 years of female empowerment through musical comedy, ‘Menopause The Musical’ has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead,” says Alyssa Holland, spokeswoman for GFour Productions.
Playwright/lyricist Jeanie Linders was “inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine” to create the show as a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.”
The plot: Set in a department store, four women meet by chance while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the all-female cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”
The background: “MTM” is the longest-running scripted production in Las Vegas, where it’s still running nightly at Luxor Hotel Casino. The touring production has played in more than 450 U.S. cities, nearly 300 international cities and 15 countries.
More information: Center for the Arts is located on the CSI campus at 2800 Victory Blvd., Willowbrook. Check out MenopauseTheMusical.com for additional details.
EDM COLOR WARS: THE THIRD INSTALLMENT
Party people no longer have to book a flight to India to partake in “Color Wars” — and for you to leave the Island to enjoy EDM (electronic dance music), either.
Mattoos Entertainment presents “EDM Color Wars,” the 21-and-over outdoor event — the third in a series of colorful Mattoos parties — will feature multiple live DJs, glow sticks, a light show and more than 200 pounds of “Holi powder” from 5:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday at Dugout Pub South, 4029 Hylan Blvd., Great Kills.
View full sizeScenes from previous installment of “EDM Color Wars,” a series of 21-and-over parties featuring multiple live DJs, glow sticks, a light show and more than 200 pounds of “Holi Powder” from India. (Courtesy Mattoos Entertainment)
Curious? Prepare to go Day-Glo, folks.
“The crazy powder-throwing experience uses the body as a canvas,” says Stefan Barone, brand extension manager for Mattoos. “(Color Wars) combines EDM, a growing phenomenon which was missing from Staten Island.”
A tradition in India, the events have been co-opted by event promoters looking to launch a new theme party geared around the EDM craze currently sweeping in the United States.
Barone’s advice for newbies: “Wear white! Of course, there will be people that don’t want to partake in the throwing experience, that is fine. There will be a specific area where this is held, although powder will likely make its way out and can stain, so if you can, wear something not too special.”
View full sizeScenes from previous installment of “EDM Color Wars,” a series of 21-and-over parties featuring multiple live DJs, glow sticks, a light show and more than 200 pounds of “Holi Powder” from India. (Courtesy Mattoos Entertainment)
EDM festivals attract hundreds of thousands of devotees annually. NYC music fans have embraced the genre at the annual Electric Zoo and Electric Daisy Carnival events.
“For more than two years, Mattoos Entertainment has presented monthly EDM showcases, bringing Staten Islanders and the tri-state community access to its newest native DJs and EDM producers,” says Johnny Matland, founder of “Color Wars” for Mattoos. “The company takes Staten Island to the forefront of the EDM scene, breeding the best and most exciting artists of the genre.”
Advance tickets are $19.99 at EDMColorWars.com (promo code “AWE”) or $25-$30 at the door. For more information about the event, hit up the promoters on Facebook. Click HERE to watch a video from a previous EDM event. Warning: Turn down the sound if you are offended by strong language.
— As always, this blog is far from comprehensive, so please let me know what I’m missing. Share your own weekend event plans, suggestions, etc., in the comments section below. I’ll do my best to get some of them in my Saturday and Sunday installments.
