Community Corner
Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 13th
Beatles fans and Fleetwood Mac aficionados, this is your lucky night.
Today is July 13th, and with the women's World Cup team advancing to the semifinal round of the most important soccer tournament in the world, it's interesting to note that the first World Cup (mens) began on this date in Uruguay back in 1930. The women's tournament began sixty-one years later in 1991 and is held every four years.
This was also the date back in 1977 when all of New York City went dark. The blackout created a setting for rioting and looting in one of the worst periods in the history of the world's largest city.
On a happier note, there are several big names celebrating birthdays, including American actor Harrison Ford (1942), and English actor Patrick Stewart (1940).
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Here are five things that might just brighten your day.
1. See the New York Liberty basketball team: The Summit YMCA is presenting a New York Liberty Basketball Game for teens. The cost is $40 per person. For more information contact BreAnne Barrow, Teen Program Coordinator, 908-273-3330 x 177. Open to all area teens.
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2. The Pushcart Players presents Peter and the Wolf at Kean University. There are two shows 11:00am and 1:00pm. This production is recommended for pre-school through 10 years old, and is part of the Premiere Stages Presents the 2011 Musical Theatre Fun Series. All performances are in the Kean University Center, Little Theatre and tickets are $12.00 per person.
3. Fleetwood Mac Fans Can Sing Along! Union County is hosting another Summer Arts Festival Concert. Come and enjoy a free concert in Echo Lake Park, Springfield Avenue, Mountainside. This evening Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac cover band, will be performing. Music begins 7:30pm, and remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back, relax and enjoy. For more information, visit www.ucnj.org/parkeventssite.
4. Beatlemania in Berkeley Heights: The Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series will feature Beatlemania Again tonight starting at 7:30pm and will be held at Memorial Field., which is located at Park and Plainfield avenues. All are welcome.
5. Denis Leary and Freinds Present Thinning the Herd: The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown is hosting an evening with Denis Leary, featuring special guests Lenny Clarke, Robert Kelly and Kenny Rogerson. This performance will begin at 8:00pm and there will be mature themes and language. Ticket pricing is $126,$98,$88,$78. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.mayoarts.org or call 973-539-8008.
