“An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

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Grand Central Oyster Bar executive chef Sandy Ingber received the disappointing news from Holland that the highly-anticipated arrival of nieuwe maatjes herring would be delayed until Wednesday, June 19, two weeks later than the originally schedule June 5 date. The Oyster Bar is the traditional destination for the first shipment, and it is believed to be only the second time in the 33-year history of the Dutch Herring Festival that the first catch of Holland Herring will not arrive on the scheduled date, previously occurring in 2006.

“Starting the season with herring of lesser quality is not an option,” says Nico de Jong, President of the Herring Wholesale Association. The herring is caught so far is not yet the right quality to Dutch herring processing.

As it was in 2006, bad weather of the past few weeks is the culprit in the postponement. Due to the lack of sufficient sunlight the plankton on which the herring feeds has been insufficiently available. The plankton is a major influence on the growth of the herring, impacting the percentage of body fat in the herring.

Arrival Delayed Two Weeks…
GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR HOSTS 33nd ANNUAL “HOLLAND HERRING FESTIVAL” BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, AT 12 NOON WITH OPENING CEREMONIES ANDOFFICIAL FIRST TASTING; FESTIVAL CONTINUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

What: 33nd Annual “Holland Herring Festival” – Official First Tasting and arrival of “Nieuwe Maatjes” Herring from the Netherlands
Where: Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant, “Below Sea Level” at Grand Central Terminal, New York City
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (Note date was postponed from June 5)
Time: 12:00 noon (continues throughout day)
Who: Oyster Bar Executive Chef Sandy Ingber, General Manager Kevin Faerkin, and special guests
Admission: Free; herring by consumption (filets: $7.00, herring salad, $7.95)
Subways: 4, 5, 6 and 7 Reservations and information: 212-490-6650
For lovers of “nieuwe maatjes” herring from Holland, the year-long wait has been extended two weeks, but it is about to end. The arrival of the tasty delicacy from the waters of the Netherlands is always eagerly anticipated. Delayed from the originally scheduled date of June 5, the arrival time is now expected to be Wednesday afternoon, June 19, at 12 noon when the historic Grand Central Oyster Bar launches its annual “Holland Herring Festival” with opening ceremonies including the “Official First Tasting” of Dutch Herring, hosted by executive chef Sandy Ingber and general manager Kevin Faerkin. Dignitaries and special guests will participate in the ceremonies. The Herring Festival will continue through Wednesday, July 3. The Oyster Bar has for three decades been the traditional destination in America for the first Holland Herring of the season. The most-looked-forward-to time of the year for herring lovers, the delicacy arrives air-expressed to the Oyster Bar from Scheveningen, The Netherlands, on the North Sea where the herring fleet makes its home. The Oyster Bar always receives the very first herring shipped to the USA, and the cream of the catch, as well. Beginning on June 19th, and for approximately two weeks thereafter, the Oyster Bar looks forward to featuring the succulent, toothsome delicacy known as nieuwe maatjes herring. Herring lovers will enjoy the season for less than a month. The herring filets are served with hard-boiled egg, sweet onion and chives. Herring filets are priced at $7.00, and the herring salad at $7.95 per order. Liquid libations – “Dutch Martinis” featuring spirits from the Netherlands Ketel One vodka and Bols Genever gin – and Holland-imported favorite Heineken beer will co-star with “nieuwe maatjes” herring. Central Oyster Bar at 212-490-6650, or visit http://www.oysterbarny.com/.

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The new 54 BELOW, reinvented by multiple Tony Award-winning producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Steve Baruch (Hairspray, The Producers), brings Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Ben Vereen and his hit one man show, Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen for two weeks only! Performances are July 10 – 21, Tuesdays through Thursdays 8:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays 8pm and 11pm. 54 BELOW is located on 254 West 54th Street. Tickets starting at $50 are available by visiting http://www.54below.com or calling 1-866-468-7619.

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The new 54 BELOW, reinvented by multiple Tony Award-winning producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Steve Baruch (Hairspray, The Producers), brings Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Ben Vereen and his hit one man show, Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen for two weeks only! Performances are July 10 – 21, Tuesdays through Thursdays 8:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays 8pm and 11pm. 54 BELOW is located on 254 West 54th Street. Tickets starting at $50 are available by visiting http://www.54below.com or calling 1-866-468-7619.

Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen is a one man show with a unique blend of artistry and a tribute to the music of Broadway, along with musical selections made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. featuring hit songs like “Defying Gravity,” “My Way,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries”. Each performance is filled with song and dance, stories of his life, and Vereen’s signature sense of humor.

Ben has solidified his place among Broadway royalty, with starring roles in such Broadway productions as Wicked, Fosse, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Jelly’s Last Jam, Grind, A Christmas Carol, I’m Not Rappaport and of course PIPPIN for which he won the Tony Award. He starred in the new play Fetch Clay, Make Man at the McCarter Theatre, directed by Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) which will move to NY in 2013. On January 30th, 2012, Ben Vereen was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Best known for his Emmy nominated role as Chicken George in Roots, as well as the feature film All That Jazz, select film and television credits include: How I Met Your Mother, Grey’s Anatomy, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and the Hallmark feature film Accidental Friendship for which he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Ben continues to tour the country with his show, Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen. Last spring, he released his first CD, Steppin’ Out Live With Ben Vereen. Ben will perform for 100,000 people at the Washington Monument on July 4th, 2012. This summer, the Museum of Dance will honor Ben with a lifetime achievement award in August, 2012.

Ben is the spokesperson for Sanofi US, a leading pharmaceutical company which specializes in insulin, and together, they created a campaign called: S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now for Diabetes), campaign which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle while living with diabetes. You can view the website here: http://www.standfordiabetes.org/.

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