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PRESENTING SPONSOR: PRODUCED BY THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON / PRESENTED BY THE HUNTINGTON ARTS COUNCIL Letter from the Executive Director

I begin by expressing my gratitude to and plan to attend as many evenings school year. Plans are already under the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County as you can. There are also a variety of way for the Fall when the program and New York State for their continued performances all over Long Island that revives, including our teaching training support of the Huntington Summer Arts receive funding from our Grants for the workshops, now CTLE certified by NYS Festival and other programs at Huntington Arts program. Education Department. The Journey Visit Arts Council. We are truly fortunate Our Exhibition Program features program, founded in 1985 by Sandy to live in an area that recognizes the several different shows in our Main Street Chapin, continues to work as a cultural huntingtonarts.org importance of the arts in our daily lives Gallery, with some crossover between partner with 7 districts, helping to as well as the strong economic impact programs. Our juried shows offer artists integrate arts learning into what students the arts have on a community. While the the opportunity to create works; one are learning in other content areas. fate of the NEA is at stake, Huntington show, Portrait of an Artist curated by Dan I encourage everyone to continue to continues to keep the arts a vital part of its Chrisoffel, asks artists for a self-portrait participate in the arts. The Summer To Donate - Text the word “Give” to community fabric. Kudos to our elected or a portrait of an artist who has been Calendar is full, and offers excellent 631-419-7087 and follow the prompts officials, town, county and state, that help an inspiration. This is an opportunity to opportunities to celebrate the arts on make this all happen. At Huntington Arts mix the visual and performing arts, and Long Island. See some of the marvelous Council, every individual member and tie in with the Huntington Summer Arts performances; visit a museum or gallery; funder becomes increasingly valuable in Festival. Additionally, HAC is trying create something! The arts enrich our Summer 2017 times of uncertainty. Thank you all for some crossover evenings at the festival, lives…please let them enrich yours. your continued support. two evenings for photographers and Table of Contents Some people see summer as a time two evenings for painters- Picture This: of vacations. At Huntington Arts Where Performing and Visual Arts Meet. 4 Arts In Education Council, there never seems to be a (see page 6). The visual and performing 4 Grants vacation from the arts. The Huntington arts will blend together, celebrating what Summer Arts Festival offers 42 evenings Huntington Arts Council is all about. 5 Exhibition Program of performances with something for Our Journey Program winds down Marc Courtade Executive Director 10 Summer Arts Festival everyone. Please look at the schedule during the summer with the close of the Huntington Arts Council 17 Children & Family

Cover Art Design: Celebrating 54 Years of “Bringing Art to Life”

The Board of Directors of Huntington Tickets are $175 per person, with Arts Council proudly honors Susan proceeds used to help support all of the Main Street Gallery Miller with the 2017 Harry & Sandy programming at Huntington Arts Council. 213 Main St., Huntington Chapin Arts & Humanitarian Award for Information on the event can be found on her contributions to the Huntington Arts our website (http://www.huntingtonarts. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm Council and the Long Island community. org/back-to-the-60s-celebrating-54- Sat. 12pm - 4pm The award will be given at a celebration years/). We hope to see you there! on June 8 at Larkfield in East Northport. 631.271.8423

Arts Cultural News is published three times a year by the In Other News... Huntington Arts Council, Inc. and is made possible, in part, with Huntington Arts Council is proud to And a finalist for this years 5th Annual public funds from the New York announce that we are Bethpage Best of Long Island Imagine Awards in The Claire State Council on the Arts, the Suffolk Long Island Winner in the Category of Friedlander Family Foundation Arts & County Office of Cultural Affairs, the Arts & Entertainment/Best Art Gallery Culture Award. on Long Island! Town of Huntington, corporations, Congratulations to HAC President foundations and individuals. The Arts Samuel E. Miller for his nomination Council gratefully acknowledges the for the 2017 Samuel J. Heyman Service support of Town Supervisor Frank to America Medals (Sammies). These Petrone and Council members awards represent the most prestigious Mark Cuthbertson, Susan Berland, national awards celebrating the everyday heroes in our federal workforce who have Eugene Cook, Tracey Edwards made significant contributions to our and the Suffolk County Delegation country. Samuel is a Senior Management of the New York State Assembly Analyst and Regional Homeless and Senate and the Suffolk County Coordinator in Region Two. Council members.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bruce Cohen STAFF Huntington Arts Council is a Samuel E. Miller - President Linda Louis Marc Courtade Executive Director 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Toni Wortman - Vice President Elijah (‘Eli’) Navarro Florence L. Dallari Assistant Director To include a bequest to Huntington Arts John T. Schneidawin Jr. - Treasurer Kevin O’Connell John Chicherio Performing Arts Director Council in your will add “I give to Huntington Kay Sato - Secretary David R. Okrent, Esq. Maureen H. Starr Director of Public Relations & Marketing Arts Council, Inc, with offices at 213 Main Member at Large James C. Ricca, Esq. Hae Joo Kim Grants Manager St, Huntington, NY 11743 a general bequest Arlene Haims - of $[amount], to be used for its exempt Beth Levinthal - Member at Large Gina Van Bell Arts in Education Coordinator purposes.” Eileen Boyd Cahill Sandy Chapin Arts in Education Chairperson Haylee Chancellor Program & Marketing Associate Page 2 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Letter From The Supervisor

Dear Friends: am really excited about the roster of top- nature offered by The Heckscher Museum Summer is always notch performers featured during of Art along with diverse related programs a season full of arts “Huntington Jazz Week” (July 18-23), and events for adults, families, and children. and cultural activities including Chieli Minucci & Special EFX, In particular I invite you to join the free and the Town of Kenny Garrett and Brandee Younger, and family arts festival, Draw Out!, which Huntington helps to Turtle Island Quartet & Cyrus Chestnut takes place on September 24th both in the ensure that there are (“Jelly, Rags & Monk”). Look for other Museum and outdoors in Heckscher Park. many free and low- jazz-related activities on July 22 to be Check the listings in this newspaper or visit Supervisor Frank P. Petrone cost opportunities scheduled in collaboration with Friends of www.Heckscher.org for more information. Mark Cuthbertson Susan Berland for entertainment and the Coltrane Home. These are highlights of just a few of Town Councilman Town Councilwoman cultural enrichment close to home. We’re In addition to the Summer Arts Festival’s the most popular offerings. For additional certain that you won’t be disappointed with regular “Family Night” performances on listings of diverse cultural opportunities what Huntington has to offer. Tuesdays, another cultural program much- throughout the Town browse the pages of A perennial favorite is Huntington’s beloved by families is the free “Movies this newspaper and discover the cultural Summer Arts Festival, now in its 52nd on the Lawn” series established at the treasures in your own “backyard.” year. Performances are scheduled every initiative of Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. Sincerely yours, Tuesday through Sunday evening from June A complete listing of the dates, locations, 27 through August 13 on Heckscher Park’s and scheduled movies can be found in Chapin Rainbow Stage, with additional this newspaper or by calling Councilman Frank P. Petrone Thursday evening concerts by the Northport Cuthbertson at 631-351-3112. Supervisor Eugene Cook Tracey Edwards Community Band at the Robert W. Krueger Also not to be missed this summer are Town of Huntington Town Councilman Town Councilwoman Bandstand in Village Park in Northport. I some terrific exhibitions with a focus on

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For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 3 Grants and Arts In Education

The 2017 grant cycle saw a total of 117 to “create works of art that capture the 2017 Long Island Grants for the Arts applications, of which 71 were selected to essence of what our society truly should be receive funds. The New York State Council about—love, tolerance, and understanding.” The Huntington Arts Council administers on the Arts expands its support of the arts When asked about the purpose and spirit arts grants throughout Nassau and Suffolk statewide through this decentralized grant of her exhibition, Rivers, who also holds counties for the New York State Council on program and is committed to supporting a doctorate, invokes Martin Luther King’s the Arts’ Decentralization (DEC) program. projects of artistic excellence and educational quote on the interrelatedness of society: This regranting program is available in three merit that reflect the diverse populations and “What affects one directly, affects all Cynthia Shor ED WWBA and Marc Courtade ED HAC categories: the Creative Communities grant communities on Long Island. indirectly.” for community arts; the Creative Learning event, held at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Close-up: Nichelle Rivers, Visual Artist Rivers hopes that her exhibition will raise grant for arts-in-education projects; and Association, was a vibrant occasion that awareness around transgender deaths and the Creative Individual grant for individual brought together some of the region’s most that it will engender reflection and dialogue artists. talented and thought-provoking artists. in the community about an issue that affects Interested applicants must attend a HAC The awards ceremony showcased the some directly, and others indirectly. She free informational grant workshop in order work of a few selected grantees. Kendra realizes, however, that this is still a very to be eligible. Workshops for the 2018 cycle Mace Clark introduced her funded project, sensitive topic and explains that her intention will be held throughout Nassau and Suffolk “Project Pause,” which will culminate in is not to force people to see things her way. counties from early September to early a choreographic work that is inspired by Rather, says Rivers, “I just want people to October 2017; locations and times will be moments of stillness that we crave and have courageous conversations about the posted on www.huntingtonarts.org as they need amid today’s fast-paced rhythms. Contemporary artist Nichelle Rivers is a violence that transgender people face.” become available. Grant guidelines for 2018 Visual artist Nichelle Rivers shared two winner of the Creative Individual grant. Her With a bold capturing of color that seems will be similar to those for the 2017 cycle works-in-progress from her exhibition on funded project, the Stolen Lives Project, to define her images, Nichelle Rivers’ and will be posted on the website in June. transgendered lives, based on real individuals will be comprised of artwork featuring bright, engaging works are expressionistic This year’s application deadline is Friday, whose lives were taken because they were transgendered lives that were victim to and visually intense, and are sure to evoke Dec 1, 2017. transgender. Lauren Ausubel, flutist and co- violence. Rivers first came to this project emotion and empathy. Her exhibition will Congratulations to the 2017 Grants for director of the Oyster Bay Music Festival, when she noticed the hurtful comments travel to locations throughout Nassau the Arts Recipients performed Debussy’s Syrinx for solo flute that a family member had posted about County from June to November. Information On March 20th, HAC hosted its annual after introducing her organization and its the transgender community on Facebook. will be posted on nichellerivers.com. awards ceremony for recipients of the 2017 mission to provide quality classical music As an artist and educator, Rivers believes Long Island Grants for the Arts awards. The programming on Long Island. that the best way to contend with hate is JOURNEY - Cultural Arts Workshops HAC Workshops Newly State Certified Farewell to Visiting Artist Kuniko Yamamoto 2017 Long Island Grants for the Arts Awardees Huntington Arts Council’s Arts in Kuniko Yamamoto, a participating Education, JOURNEY program, was JOURNEY artist for over 10 years, has *A list of recipients and projects is available at www.huntingtonarts.org established by Chairperson Sandy Chapin retired this spring from the program. and several area educators in 1985. Every Kuniko’s educational programs brought NASSAU COUNTY SUFFOLK COUNTY fall the JOURNEY program offers a series Japanese culture to Creative Individual Creative Individual of five Cultural Arts Workshops for teacher the Journey schools Napoleon Revels-Bey Kendra Mace Clark professional development. The goal is to year after year. She Nichelle Rivers Tonito J. Valderrama foster understanding of cultural diversity and performed traditional traditions through the arts. dance, storytelling Creative Learning Creative Learning These HAC workshops are now fully and taught workshops Ama Karikari-Yawson Anu Annam certified by the New York State Department about origami. Elise May Bay Shore School Arts Education Fund of Education. As a sponsor for Continuing She captivated her Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Dafna Soltes Stein Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE), audiences of students Nassau Performing Arts Center Moriches Free Public Library teachers attending these workshops will Sonia Arora Lucienne Pereira receive a certificate of completion with and teachers with her talent and skill. Project MOST approved CTLE hours. Creative Communities Huntington Arts Council’s fall 2017 “Working in the JOURNEY program was West Islip Youth Enrichment Services special because I did it every year for more The African Atlantic Genealogical Society YMCA of Long Island (Great South Bay YMCA) Cultural Arts Workshops for educators will Artists in Partnership run on the following dates: October 18, 24 than 10 years. I feel I grew up with them as a teaching artist. It meant a lot to me to have Baldwin Public Library Creative Communities and November 1, 8, and 15. The Cedarmore Corporation The Babylon Chorale The workshops are always FREE to a support from passionate parents who cared Chinese Center on Long Island Custer Institute districts participating in the JOURNEY and embraced arts adaptation. And in the program through the Huntington Arts trust and encouragement, I was able to learn Circulo de la Hispanidad Eastville Community Historical Society Council. Teachers outside the Journey more about how to adapt storytelling and Dance Visions Girls Inc. of Long Island eVoco Voice Collective Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival partnership can participate for a small fee. origami into my school show. “ said Kuniko. Friends of the North Shore Symphony Orchestra Huntington Historical Society Discovery Lending Chests High Arts Showcase With over 50 loans going out this past The Great Neck Choral Society Kings Park Civic Association/ year, the Discovery Chests – a component of The Greater Westbury Council for the Arts Kings Park Music Committee the JOURNEY program, have enhanced the Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington Long Island Dance Consortium curriculum by bringing hands on experiences Henry Waldinger Memorial Library of Valley Stream Long Island Head Start to students, right at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Long Island Symphonic Choral Association their desks. These Literacy Nassau Middle Country Library Foundation bins are filled with Long Beach Public Library Montauk Library cultural artifacts, Long Beach Theatre Guild Northport Arts Coalition lessons, books, Long Island Arts Council at Freeport Northport Community Band artworks, musical The High Arts Showcase is a Huntington Long Island Composers Alliance OLA of Eastern Long Island instruments and other Arts Council event where student artwork Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra Ridotto Arts Organization tools for teachers to use at their disposal. from partner schools in the JOURNEY Mineola Choral Society Smithtown Community Band There are seven cultures represented program are put on exhibit in the gallery for Mineola Memorial Library Smithtown Historical Society including Ancient Egypt, Africa, China, approximately three weeks. This past spring Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company India, Latin America, and Native America, artwork from over 40 students in 11th and Oyster Bay Music Festival South Country Concerts with Greece being the newest addition. 12th grade was submitted and displayed The Professor Edgar H. Lehrman Southampton Arts Center For districts participating in the with 12 students being awarded ribbons of Memorial Foundation Splashes of Hope JOURNEY program, chest reservations are excellence. Rohini Ramanathan Studio Theatre of Long Island always FREE. They are also available for This year in recognition of National Sands Point Preserve Conservancy Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center loan for a small fee. Please contact Gina Poetry month two students pictured above, Uniondale Public Library Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Van Bell, Arts-In –Education for more Alli Magnus of Harborfields high school, Wyandanch Public Library information (631) 271-8423 ext.14 or and Jesse Stickell of Huntington high school, [email protected]. recited poetry. Page 4 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Main Street Gallery Follow Us On 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Exhibition Program 631-271-8423 www.huntingtonarts.org Main Street Gallery Presents... “Two Roads Diverged in a Wood” have an artist’s hand” she recognized that “Members Showtime” Invitational Show featuring artists, she did have a good eye for photography. 2017 Artist Members Show Kenneth Ng, Howard Pohl and As Joan’s passion and skill grew, she has May 26 – June 17, 2017 Joan Weiss successfully had numerous solo exhibits in Opening Reception May 26, 2017 6-8 pm June 22 – July 15, 2017 Long Island galleries. Main Street Gallery presents “Members Opening Reception June 23, 6-8pm Showtime” the 2017 Huntington Arts Council Artist Members Show. This annual Kenneth Ng uses the word “simplicity” exhibit is an opportunity exclusively for our to describe his approach to photography. artist members; His images are captured during his travels Leslie Barnett, Sandra Bowman, Joyce Golden Symphony by Caryn Coville and everyday life. Bressler, Elsie Callahan, Elizabeth Cassidy, Howard Pohl uses traditional Philip Costa, Caryn Coville, Jennifer photographic techniques such as black and Drucker, Barbara Farchione, Charles white film and a home darkroom. Howard’s Fillizola, James Finlayson, Denise Franzino, work has won three display competitions in Monica Friedrich, Phyllis Goodfriend, Holly the last couple of years. Gordon, Cynthia Grimm, Jan Guarino, Rodee When Joan Weiss realized she “might not Hansen, Gerry Hirschstein, Dan Hittleman, Top of the World by Kenneth Ng Geraldine Hoffman, Susan Illions-Lee, Randy Ilowite, Caroline Isacsson, David Jaycox, Jr., Barbara V Jones, Deborah Katz, Karen L Kirshner, Niki Kniffin, Wrinkles InTime by Holly Gordon Michael Lang, Drew Lockwood, Linda Louis, Alison V Lovett, E. Craig Marcin, Jeanette R. Martone, Arlene McLoughlin, Margaret Minardi, Vera Mingovits, Robin Moore, Karen Anne O’Donnell, Eleanore L. O’Sullivan, Ann Parry, Tara Leale Porter, Steve Shannon, Lawrence Schloss, Ted Scholl, Dorothy Schwartz, Patricia Schwarz, Dog with Woman 1 by Howard Pohl Vietnam Boat by Joan Weiss Sally Shore, Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz, Herbert Slapo, Susan Sterber, Angela “Timeless Artists” Stratton, Robert Stuhmer, Stan Teich, Anne Artfull Sink by Joan Weiss Invitational Show featuring artists, Thompson, Susan Tiffen, Mac Titmus, Carla Bell, Charlie Fillizola, Phil Fusco, Pamela Waldroup, Linda Watson, Joan Herbert Slapo, Weiss, M. Ellen Winter, Constance Sloggatt September 15 – October 7, 2017 Wolf, Kathleen Young. Opening Reception September 15, 6-8pm Please check our website www. huntingtonarts.org in the coming weeks Carla Bell has her bachelor’s degree in for more information. Art Education from Boston University. She is primarily a pastel portraitist, but loves “Portrait of an Artist” exploring water colors as well as mixed Portrait Show media. Dan Christoffel, Juror Drive By by Elsie Callahan Charlie Fillizola is an avid photographer July 20 – August 12, 2017 “Absolutely Abstract” using his photos as inspiration for his art. Opening Reception July 21, 6-8pm Fallen Angel by Carla Bell Abstract Show He works in several mediums including oils, Maxine Jurow, Juror pastels, pen & ink, and colored pencils. August 17 – September 9, 2017 “Scenes gathered from many places Opening Reception August 18, 6-8pm around the world” is how Phil Fusco describes his oil paintings. Phil is a member of the American Artists Professional League. Herbert Slapo prefers to paint in pastel with his favorite thing to paint being landscapes and things of beauty that can be found in nature. Herbert’s work can be found in public and private collections in the US and Canada.

Central Park Arch by Charles Fillizola

Lincoln by Dan Christoffel Call to Artists... “As you create a self-portrait, or a portrait of an artist you much admire, you belong to Tuscan Green by Maxine Jurow the Grand continuum of it all – the drive to Call to Artists... create, which unites us all”. Inspirational For full prospectus go to our website www. statement, Dan Christoffel, Juror. June 12 huntingtonarts.org. Entry deadline is entry deadline. For prospectus to enter this July 10. show go to www.huntingtonarts.org. Maxine Jurow has worked in the language Dan Christoffel is a national and of abstraction throughout her artistic career. international exhibiting artist. Teaching both Maxine sees abstraction as an imaginative undergraduate and graduate arts classes at process, rooted in observation, tied by the LIU Post. A guest lecturer at Metropolitan thinnest thread to objective reality. Maxine Museum of Art and past president of the holds a BFA and MFA from Long Island Lone Red-Orange tree Long Island Art Teachers Association. University. by Herbert Slapo Venice by Philip Fusco For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 5 Member News Artist Opportunities

Philip Costa Linda Louis, Board Member of the Island Symphony Orchestra presents artists will received an Huntington Arts Call for Musicians be selected award from Roy Council as well Island Symphony by the J. Smitheimer, as member artist, Orchestra is an jurors and Deputy Director was honored all-volunteer, featured from the Town of by Nassau island wide on the Dan Brown North Hempstead, County for her group comprised of professional Project for recognition accomplishments and appreciation in and amateur website. in the field of art. Each artist will have their own page that participating in the musicians. Please Philip Costa, (right) receiving The ceremony join us for our will feature an image of their work, caption juried Arts Matter award from Roy J. Smitheimer took place in the Linda Louis with upcoming concert season beginning information, and a link to their website. Exhibit in Manhasset Town Hall. Two of his Comptroller Maragos Peter J. Schmitt September 2017. Strings especially Prizes are 10,000 USD (1 artist will receive paintings were accepted, Harriet Tubman Memorial Chambers of the Theodore needed. Please visit www.islandsymphony. $5,000 USD and 5 artists will each receive (shown) and The Boatmen. Roosevelt Executive and Legislative org or call Allan Sperber @ 516-822-3728. $1,000 USD) cash. Deadline is June 24, Caryn Coville was awarded ‘CPX Chambers Building in Mineola and was East End Arts Gallery Call for Artists 2017. For more details and to apply: www. Signature sponsored and presented by Hon. George The East End Arts Gallery is pleased to davebownprojects.com/submissions Status’ by Maragos, Comptroller of Nassau County. announce an open call for artist participation Free Winter Artist & Writer’s Residency the Colored Kathy Ullman received First Place in the upcoming juried, collage media art in Central Mexico Pencil Society for my portrait show titled Collage, at the East End Arts 360 XOCHI QUETZAL is an artist and of America. of Theodore Gallery, writer’s residency located on Lake Chapala, Her colored in Works on opening with Mexico. International writers, playwrights, pencil painting, a reception on visual artists, fiber artists, filmmakers, Iris’ Teapots by Caryn Coville Paper at the Art ‘Cook’s Night Guild of Port Friday, June photographers, Off’ was a finalist in the Richeson75 Washington. 16 and running new media ‘Still Life & Floral 2017’ online juried Annina Luck through July artists, dancers competition, ‘Marbles No. 3’ & ‘My Wildermuth 26, 2017. The guest juror for this show is Gail and musicians Brother’s Woodturnings’, received has been asked Levin. Original works in all collage media are all welcome to apply for a Meritorious and all three paintings will be to serve as may be submitted in person; up to three entries can be submitted per artist. Deadline FREE 1-MONTH RESIDENCY from Dec featured in the exhibit book. the Illustrator Nanette Fluhr is June 10, 2017. Call 631-369-2171 or visit 14, 2017 - Jan 13, 2018. Deadline is July Coordinator 30, 2017. Apply online at: www.callforentry. was reacently www.eastendarts.org for more information. for the Long The Art Essex Gallery presents 2nd org. Also available- a personal residency interviewed by Island Chapter Annual New York City Invitational program for artists and writers who need LA Art Guide The Society Exhibition longer periods of creative time (1 - 6 months) Kathy Ullman’s Portrait of Theodore and featured of Children’s Exhibition runs July 25 - August 18, 2017 throughout the year. For more details visit: in the “Artist Book Writers and Illustrators. My focus with an opening reception on Thursday, July www.360xochiquetzal.com/personal- Nanette Fluhr portrait “Lizzy” Spotlight”. As will be on facilitating programs that will 27 from 6-8pm at residency-overview. Well three of her portraits were featured in help illustrators with their work as well as the George Billis Greater Westhampton Chamber of ACOPAL’s historic contemporary American getting to know the children’s publishing Gallery in Chelsea, Commerce and 2016 Annual Maggie realism six - city, national museum tour in industry. Annina is currently at work on a Manhattan. Open Burbank and Gordon Werner Juried Arts China. Nanette’s portrait “Lizzy” (pictured picture book series: A Day in the Life… for to National and & Craft Show Call to Artists and Crafters here) was featured on the Beijing World Art Clear Fork Publishing in Texas. International Our Annual Maggie Burbank and Gordon Museum’s Jumbotron. artists working Werner Arts & Crafts Shows bring over 60 Artist member William Grabowski, in any medium: artisans and craftsman from near and far Art teacher in the Painting, Drawing, to the Westhampton Beach Village Green Herricks School Mixed Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Gazebo each year. There is a large and district recently Photography and Printmaking. . Please varied amount of both art and crafts present. received the Estabrook submit your work for consideration. View Showcase dates are October 7th & 8th, Lifetime Achievement guidelines at website at www.artessex. 2017. Early registration deadline is August Award from Hofstra com or please email at art @ artessex.com. 8, 2017. See website for details: www. University. This honor Deadline is June 16, 2017. westhamptonchamber.org. was given to him for Huntington Arts Council is pleased to announce Picture This: Where Performing his commitment to and Visual Arts Meet; four evenings at the teaching and his service Huntington Summer Arts Festival where and achievements in his performing and visual arts meet in the park field. Bill Grabowski Annina Luck Wildermuth to synergize our creative energies. Let the park and performers inspire your creativity. We invite artists to come early and create prior to the start of the evening performance. Two evenings will be devoted to photography Long Island Youth Orchestra Auditions and two evenings to painting. We encourage Youth Orchestra to hold auditions for artists to e-mail us at info@huntingtonarts. 2017-2018 Season. Auditions will be held org their best image to add to our website, on June 17, 2017 at the Fine Arts Center showcasing the works created. The four at LIU Post. For those students who may evenings are: not be available on these may arrange Saturday, July 8 - Painting (prior to for a special appointment. To schedule Hairspray); an audition, students should email: Friday, July 14 - Photography (prior to Sol y [email protected]. Sambra); Students interested in audition should prepare Sunday, July 23 - Painting (prior to Turtle at least one solo piece (NYSSMA Level 5/6 Island Quartet with Cyrus Chestnut); and or equivalent). For further information call Saturday, July 29 - Photography (Sara Lee 516-299.3174, or visit www.liyo.org. Guthrie and The Mammals/Huntington Folk The Dave Brown Projects 14th Semiannual Festival). Competition A date will be planned after the festival This competition is open to all visual when the artists can gather and show off their artists who are 18 years of age or older. All finished works. For more information call styles and mediums are eligible. The top 25 31-271-8423 or go to www.huntingtonarts.org. Page 6 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Member Organizations ASSOCIATE MEMBERS The African-Atlantic Genealogical Society Northport-East Northport Public Library Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Folk Music Society of Huntington, Inc. 110 No. Franklin St., Hempstead, NY 11550, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY 11768, P.O. Box 290, Huntington Station, NY 11746, One Bungtown Rd., Nichols Bldg., www.nenpl.org Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, 516-572-0730, www.theaamsueum.org 631-418-8548, www.fmshny.org 516-367-8455, www.cshl.edu INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC South Huntington Public Library Landmark on Main Street Huntington YMCA Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, NY 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington, 60 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743, 52 School St., Northport, NY 11768, 11746, 631-549-4411, www.shpl.info NY 11050, 516-767-7261, 631-421-4242, www.ymcali.org www.landmarkonmainstreet.org 631-261-9317, www.cantalibre.org MULTI-DISCIPLINE Huntington Community Band Long Island Musical Theatre Festival CHORAL GROUPS Babylon Village Arts Council 167 Middleville Rd., Northport, NY 11768, www.LIMTF.org Five Towns College Chapter BHS P.O. Box 141, Babylon, NY 11702, Long Island Traditional Music Association 1519 Hawkins Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510, 631-757-9032 www.huntingtoncomunityband.org 631-669-1810, www.babylonvillagearts.org Walt Whitman Performing Arts Center 516-223-4705 Island Symphony Orchestra Custer Institute, Inc. Huntington Choral Society P.O. Box 2185, Brentwood, NY 11717 301 West Hills Rd., S. Huntington, NY 11746 P. O. Box 1204, Southold, NY 11971, 347-674-1729 www.litma.org P.O. Box 349, Huntington, NY 11743, www.islandsymphony.org 631-765-2626 www.custerobservatory.org 631-421-7464, Staller Center for the Arts Long Island Baroque Ensemble Greater Westbury Council for the Arts www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org 2032 Staller Center, Stony Brook University 636 2nd Street, Greenport, NY 11944, 235 Lincoln Pl., Westbury NY 11560, Huntington Men’s Chorus 212-222-5795, www.LIbaroque.org Stony Brook, NY 11794, 631-632-2787 P.O. Box 763, Huntington, NY 11743, 516-334-1700, www.westburyarts.org Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Long Island Brass Guild, Inc. Legato Foundation 631-427-6920, www.huntingtonmenschorus.com 142 Sixth St., St. James, NY 11780, 631-862-6072 C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Island Hills Chorus-Sweet Adelines, Inc. 21 Southampton Dr., Massapequa, NY 11758 Long Island Composers Alliance Brookville, NY 11548, 516-299-2752, 26 Fox Hollow Ridings Rd. Northport, NY 11768, 516-662-4268, www.legatofoundation.org www.tillescenter.org 631-754-1876, www.sweetadelineintl.org 15 Strully Dr., Massapequa Pk, NY 11762, Long Island Arts Council at Freeport Northport Chorale 516-799-8815, www.licamusic.org YMCA Boulton Center 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY 11520, 37 W. Main St., Bayshore, NY 11706, P.O. Box 55, Northport, NY 11768, Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra 516-223-2522 www.liacfreeport.org 631-223-3789, www.northportchorale.org 631-969-1101, www.boultoncenter.org P.O. 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Box 602, East Northport, NY 11731, www.hofstra.edu/museum 631-213-9832, www.townshiptheatregroup.org 516-746-1115, www.eglevskyballet.org 631-848-8222, www.northportorchestra.org Long Island Children’s Museum VISUAL ARTS Long Island Ballet Theatre Ridotto Arts Organization 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530, Art Guild of Elderfields Preserve 310 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743, 4 Rolling Hills Drive, Huntington Station, NY 516-224-5810, www.licm.org 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 631-271-4626, www.liballettheatre.com 11746, 631-385-0373, www.ridotto.org Long Island Museum of American Art, 11030, 516-304-5797, www.theartguild.org Long Island Dance Company Senior Citizens “Pops” Orchestra of Long Island History and Carriages Art League of Long Island (ALLI) 2777 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove, NY P.O. Box 1473, Melville, NY 11747, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790, 107 E. 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Box 252, Smithtown, NY 11787, Commack Public Library 631-367-3418, www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Gallery North Inc. 631-862-6429, www.solysombra.org 18 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725, 90 North Country Road, Setauket, NY 11733, 631-499-0888, www.commackpubliclibrary.org POETRY/STORYTELLING 631-751-2676 www.gallerynorth.org FILM, VIDEO, PHOTOGRAPHY Elwood Public Library Story Arts, Inc. Long Beach Art League Cinema Arts Centre 1929 Jericho Tpke., East Northport, NY 11731, P.O. Box 354, Huntington, NY 11743, P.O. Box 862, Long Beach, NY 11561 423 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743, 631-499-3722, www.elwoodlibrary.org 631-271-2511, www.storyarts.org 516-221-0289, www.longbeachartleague.com 631-423-7611, www.cinemaartscentre.org Freeport Memorial Library Teenspeak, Inc. 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On Ballet Long Island Long Island Ballet Theatre marketing programs for our publication the designated page on our website we Ballroom of Huntington, Inc. (The) Magic Beyond Imagination! Arts Cultural News. will acknowledge our appreciation for Bicycle Playground Main Street Nursery & Florist The individual will be responsible their support by profiling each of the listed bj spoke gallery Morolay Children’s Boutique for developing and operating a profitable Artists, Business and Organization. BroadHollow Theatre Company Munday’s sales territory through in-person calls, Centerport Antiques & Etceteras Nassau County Museum of Art correspondence, and telephone contact. Please visit www.huntingtonarts.org Chip ‘n Dipped New York Panini They will be expected to meet and exceed over the next several months and see a brief ChiroSpa Northport Chorale established sales goals, manage an account profile on the following members. Cinema Arts Centre Northport Historical Society list of local businesses and skillfully gain Clay Time Parthenon Framing new business while increasing existing Country Printer (The) Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. Artist business. Cow Over the Moon Toys and Sports Memeorabilia Quality Picture Framing Co., Inc. Dafna Soltes Stein Crushed Olive Rexer-Parkes • Applicant should have superior Dancin’ Feet Dance Studio Ridotto Arts Organization, Inc. (The) customer contact experience, with Roland Nesi Dr. Howard W. Schneider DDS, PC Riebe’s Artist Materials, Inc. preference for business to business Robert McEntee Dr. Michael Posner Wholistic Wellness Center RxExpress Pharmacy of E. Northport sales. Donald Thiergard Essential Elements Inc. Scentsational of Huntington florasavenue Scott Farrell Photography • Experience in the advertising and/or Ted Scholl Heckscher Museum of Art, The Sur Argententinian Steakhouse marketing industries is a plus. 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Jazzercise of Huntington Variations, a dancer’s studio Applicants please send a current Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street Vines and Roses Joan E. Shapiro, LCSW BCD Psychotherapist Walt Whitman Birthplace Association resume, cover letter and three references Jones Drug WAX Republic to Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main Kura Barn Street, Huntington, NY 11743. Position is For a complete listing of discounts offered to our members by our participating merchants available immediately. The Huntington Arts Go to www.huntingtonarts.org/ Click on: Join-then Participating Merchants Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Business Members Summer 2017 New Members Support the businesses that support the Huntington Arts Council: Howard W. Schneider DDS. PC., Mellville Chamber of Commerce, Student Pediatric Dentist, 153 Main St., Huntington, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY Megan Diviney NY 11743, 631-777-6260 631-351-1540, www.melvillechamber.org www.hwsdds.com Individuals Reinwald Bakery, Loretta Mirabella Huntington Art Center 495 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743, 11 Wall St., Huntington, NY 11743 631-424-4034, Benefactor 631-423-6010 www.reinwaldbakery.com Kathi F. Barnett www.huntingtonartcenter.com School of Rock Huntington Sue Deobil Huntington Center for Performing Arts, 145 E. Main St., Huntington NY 11743 310 New York Ave. Huntington NY 11743 631-683-5030 Artists 631-271-4626, www.huntington.schoolofrock.com Edith R. Brown www.huntingtoncenteronline.com Ten Haagen Financial Group, Ralph DeCarli Huntington Fine Arts, 191 NY Ave., Huntington, NY 11743, Geraldine Hoffman 266 Pulaski Rd., Greenlawn, NY 11740, 631-425-1966 Kenneth Ng 631-351-4060, www.tenhaagen.com www.huntfinearts.com Richard Nielsen The Country Printer, Howard Pohl Huntington Township 716 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743, Stephen Wyler Chamber of Commerce, 631-421-0258, 164 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743, www.thecountryprinter.com 631-423-6100, www.huntingtonchamber.com The Paramount, 12 Wall St. Huntington, NY 11743 Jones Drug Store/JD Village Gifts, 631-673-7300 Arts Administration Internship 100 Main St., Northport, NY 11768, www.paramountny.com 631-261-7070, Opportunities for High School and College Students www.jonesdrugstore.com Our Business Membership has changed. week. Applications will be accepted directly Businesses large or small are encouraged Internships are available year-round to Lawrence Hill Services, to join this group of supporters of the arts. high school and college students. Non- from high school or college students. 406 W. Main St., Huntington NY 11743, paid internships fulfill community service Application Process: 631-549-5111 Interested in joining? Contact Florence Dallari at requirements for all local area high schools Please send a cover letter, resume, Lynch School of Ballet, 631-271-8423 x12 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org and written verification can be provided by a writing sample and two references to: North Country Village Shopping Center, for a complete list of benefits. the Huntington Arts Council. Hours are Huntington Arts Council 237A. E. Main St., Huntington, NY 11743 flexible within the regular business work 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 631-470-9711, www.lynchballet.com Page 8 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 HAC News

We are happy to announce the addition of two new staff members; Grants Manager Hae Joo Kim and Gina Van Bell Arts in Education Coordinator.

Hae Joo (Grace) Kim comes to HAC with Gina Van Bell has a Master of Science a passion for music and art. She has held a in Childhood Education and New York variety of educational positions at Stony State Certification in Childhood Education. Brook University, Wesleyan and Drexel In addition to teaching she most recently Universities. We first met Hae Joo when worked at The Whaling Museum developing she became a volunteer at the Council and creative learning programs in science, art and quickly became a welcome member of the culture for children. As Arts in Education team. The combination of Hae Joo’s cultural Coordinator she has a natural affinity for and teaching background are a perfect fit for the program. She is clearly in her element the management and implementation of the working with the schools and educators as Grants program. part of our JOURNEY Program.

Huntington Arts Council Main Street Gallery Thank you to our office and gallery volunteers and interns!

Our Main Street Gallery is open Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm If you would like to be a volunteer to - open and close the gallery - greet our guests - and enjoy the day! Please contact Florence Dallari at 631-271-8423 x12 or email [email protected]

SummerScape Friends

We Need Your Help! Interested in Volunteering at the 2017 Summer Arts Festival?!

Become A Summerscape friend and join our team to help assist on site at festival events all summer long!

For more information please contact Huntington Arts Council 631.271.8423 or email [email protected]

For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 9 FESTIVAL INFORMATON 2017 Festival Overview Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Village (Hecksher Park) Long 2017 marks the 52nd Huntington Summer concluding with The Sweet Remains’ (July Arts Festival! Once again, the Chapin 30) folk rock harmonies. Island’s Premier Public Stage…World Class Talent! Appeal to All Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park will be Ages! All performances are FREE to the public! lit up 6 nights per week with touring artists We welcome back David Stewart Wiley and ensembles from the U.S. and around and the Long Island Concert Orchestra LOCATION Series only is Finley Middle School, the globe, as well as the very best local (August 5), newly reformed under the The Chapin Rainbow Stage is Greenlawn Rd., Huntington. If in performing arts ensembles. Madagascar, auspices of Chamber Players International. located in Hecksher Park, Huntington, doubt, call the Huntington Summer a Plaza Theatrical production, kicks things Maestro Wiley and L.I. Philharmonic NY 11743 at Prime Avenue and Route Arts Festival Extension: 631-271-8423 off with the first “It’s Showtime!” Family alumni will serve up a delicious evening of all classical “Music Under the Stars”, 25A (Main Street) with shows every x 19. For the Northport Community Series presentation on Tuesday, June 27. evening, except Mondays from June (See page 17 for details on the full Family including Mozart’s Turkish Concerto and band, concerts will be relocated to the Series schedule). other works TBA. 27 through August 13. Northport High School. Opening Weekend brings Adam Ezra The Festival’s eclectic tradition continues Northport Community Band SEATING POLICY: performances at the Robert W. Group (June 30). Ezra, a Boston-based with a delicious sampling of superb artistry Family Series, Tuesdays at 7:30pm. and a mix of genres. Jay Armstrong Kreuger Band Stand at the Harbor’s guitarist, singer and songwriter, and his The Blanket Line is extended as band bring a high-energy, roots-rocking Johnson (July 15), one of the great young edge in Northport Village Park, far back as the technical booth. No show reminiscent of Springstein, Dave talents active on Broadway (On The Northport, NY on Thursdays, June chairs are allowed in the space in front Mathews Band, and Jackson Brown. New Town, Catch Me If You Can) and on TV 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 at (“Quantico”) will delight with his thrilling of the technical booth. Thank you for York Voices (July 1) is one of music’s 8:30pm great vocal groups. Known for close-knit, vocal prowess, performing show tunes and following this policy; it will enable our inspired arrangements, an unparalleled selections from Great American Song Book. HUNTINGTON SUMMER ARTS young audiences to see the show! vocal blend, and steeped in jazz, Brazilian, The Sherman Holmes Project (July 13) FESTIVAL HOTLINE: R & B, classical, and pop, their music mixes celebrates the great Blues, Gospel & Soul 631-271-8423 x19 Wednesday - Sunday at 8:30 p.m. traditional sensibilities with more than a legacy of the Holmes Brothers Band. Mr. Take FOLDING CHAIRS, dash of the unexpected. Ho’s Orchestrotica (August 6), another TIMES BLANKETS or CUSHIONS for Boston-based band, brings an exotic mix of World Music is represented by a quartet classical, popular and jazz motifs. Baldwin- All shows begin at 8:30pm, with seating comfort. Folding chairs are of talented ensembles. First up is singer, based Nonstop to Cairo (August 11) will get the following exceptions: Every not permitted in the blanket area composer and guitarist Blick Bassy (July 7). everyone dancin’ with their upbeat fusion of Tuesday designated as Family Series (indicated by lawn signs). As adept at bluesy finger-picking, jazz riffs ska, hiphop and funk. Brother Joscephus & (June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug, 1 & or complex melodic patterns that reveal his The Love Revolution (August 13) returns 8) shows begin at 7:30pm. Huntington Festival grounds are accessible to Cameroonian roots, Blick’s music is self- for our Festival Finale bringing their special Community Band Pre-Concert persons who are physically challenged. described as “Folk Afro Blues.” Briga (July gumbo of NOLA funk, gospel and just plain Entertainment on Wednesdays at 16), is a fiddler & vocalist from north of the fun! Efforts will be made to accommodate 7:30p.m. on July 12, 19 & 26; Coltrane border whose unique sound is described persons with special needs. Day - July 22 Daytime performances as a Balkan/Quebecois mash-up of music, Dance continues to dazzle with Sol y Sombra (July 14) delivering a spicy evening and activities presented by Friends delivered with a Turbo Folk edge. Brasil of Spanish dance with special guest artists of Coltrane Home - details TBA Important: Please Note - Alcohol Guitar Duo (July 27), praised for their and pets are not permitted anywhere outstanding musicianship and technical from the Brazilian Dance Company (come Folk Festival – Folk Music Society early for FREE pre-concert Samba lessons on Park grounds. Flash photography virtuosity, brings innovative programming of Huntington presents Unplugged that features a seamless blend of traditional on the Chapin Stage!) The L.I. Dance Song Swaps & Showcases from noon and recording of any kind are strictly and Brazilian works. Don’t miss the Consortium returns with two fabulous to 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 29 plus prohibited. Please limit smoking to fireworks wrought byVillalobos Brothers concerts by superb local dance companies “NERFA Presenting Young Folk” at outside the barricade fencing. (August 3), a trio of sibling violinists that on July 6 and August 9. 8:00 PM(details TBA) masterfully blends and celebrates the ALL UPDATES, ADDITIONAL richness of Mexican folk music with the The Huntington Community Band SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION ON ARTISTS intricate harmonies of jazz and classical will again provide wonderfully entertaining programs under Music Director Tom If at all possible, performances are & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, music, delivered in an intoxicating explosion of brilliance. Gellert’s baton on five consecutive held in the Park despite the whims of go to www.huntingtonarts.org. Wednesdays beginning June 28. The weather; so take along your umbrella! Huntington Jazz Week features a Huntington Men’s Chorus takes the stage In the event of severe weather; the rain full seven days exploring the art of jazz, on June 29. The Island Hills Chorus and location for certain Tuesday Family beginning with Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz (July 18) Twin Shores Chorus share the bill for for the kids; big band swing from HCB (July their annual Barbershop and Sweet Adeline 19); a night of Gershwin with Ted Rosenthal songfest on August 10. The North Shore Trio (July 20); smooth contemporary world Pops Concert Band on July 3, the Nassau fusion with Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Pops Symphony Orchestra on July 9 will (July 21), Coltrane Day with afternoon provide delightful music on consecutive workshops, performances & jams, prior Sunday evenings. The L.I. Jazz Orchestra to an evening with jazz harpist Brandee will play distinctive arrangements of big Younger and headliner alto saxophonist band swing on August 2. And don’t miss Kenny Garrett (July 22); and finally the out on longtime festival favorite Northport Turtle Island Quartet & Cyrus Chestnut Community Band’s fabulous Thursday (July 23) performing “Jelly Rags & Monk”, evening performances at the Robert W. a special program exploring the evolution Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village of jazz from Jelly Roll Morton to Thelonius Park. Monk. And last but certainly not least, Americana Folk gets its attention grabbing BROADWAY comes to Huntington weekend with L. I.’s own Miles to Dayton compliments of Plaza Theatrical (July 28); the 12th Annual Huntington Productions’ “Hairspray” (July 8) Folk Festival (July 29) co-presented with and “My Fair Lady” (August 12); plus Folk Music Society of Huntington hosting Broadhollow Theatre Company’s afternoon showcases and song swaps, “Smokey Joe’s Café” (August 4). followed by Sarah Lee Guthrie plus The Mammals (feat. Mike & Ruthy); Follow Us On Page 10 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 HUNTINGTON

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#1 in jazz album sales at iTunes Coltrane. Headliner Kenny Garrett, and features his arrangement of considered by many the preeminent Rhapsody in Blue for jazz trio. The alto-saxophone player of his Rosenthal trio were so good backing generation, is a leading interpreter of the great Ann Hampton Callaway at John Coltrane and won a Downbeat last year’s HSAF opening weekend, Readers Poll Best Jazz Album we just had to give them their own for Pursuance: The Music of John night! Coltrane (1996). Always growing as a composer and leader, his superb Friday July 21, Chieli Minucci quintet will feature tunes from his & Special EFX returns with an all-star latest CD. line-up of smooth contemporary & world jazz talent, including bandleader Chieli - Jazz is America’s great contribution to guitars; Joel Rosenblatt – drums (Spyro world music and is enjoying a real popular Gyra, Michel Camilo); Jerry Brooks – bass resurgence. A full week of extraordinary (Destiny’s Child, D’Angelo); Jay Rowe – Council and the Friends of the Coltrane jazz concerts will make Huntington the keyboards (Nick Colionne, Steve Cole); Home. Coltrane Day is part of Huntington place to be for jazz fans of all ages. Hayes Richie Cannata – saxophone (Billy Joel, Jazz Week, and an event within the larger Greenfield’s Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz kicks things Lords of 52nd Street), and Mino Cinelu 2017 Huntington Summer Arts Festival. off Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 PM with a special – percussion, vox (Sting, , The event’s theme, “Building Community Family Series concert that will introduce Weather Report). through Music,” celebrates the legacies kids to the art of jazz and improvisation of music giants John and , Coltrane Day returns for a third year in a fun and interactive way. Hayes is a who lived in Dix Hills. The Coltrane on Saturday, July 22, taking a central role in well-known bandleader, saxophonist and Home will host afternoon master-classes, Huntington Jazz Week. Coltrane Day 2017 educator. Wednesday, July 19 Huntington workshops, a jam session and exciting live is a collaborative effort between the Town Community Band’s program “HORNS performances on the Chapin Rainbow Stage Sunday, July 23 brings the GRAMMY® of Huntington, The Huntington Arts THAT SWING” will feature an eclectic (full schedule TBA – watch for details winning Turtle Island Quartet with mix of exciting jazz music and concert on HAC, TOH and Coltrane Home special guest, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, band favorites. Come early for a websites). The Brandee Younger 4TET joining their prodigious talents in a program special PRE-CONCERT at 7:30PM opens the evening concert (8:30 PM). A “Jelly, Rags & Monk” that traces a blazing as the HCB “Big” Band makes its fearless and versatile talent who grew and virtuosic line from the early roots annual appearance with HCB Assistant up in Hempstead and Uniondale, harpist of jazz and Jelly Roll Morton directly to Director, Dan Bilawsky! Thursday, July Brandee Younger defies genres and Thelonius Monk, one of the geniuses of the 20, features the Ted Rosenthal Trio labels as a classically-trained musician, modern jazz era. This astonishing fusion of performing tunes from his Rhapsody playing in the avant-garde tradition of talent will be an unforgettable culmination in Gershwin (2014) CD that reached her sonically forward predecessor Alice to Huntington Jazz Week! For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 11 52nd Annual Huntington SUMMER ARTS PRODUCED BY THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - Family Show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 – Family Show “MUSICAL MILESTONES” features an unique sound is described “Madagascar ”Plaza Theatrical Productions Meredith LeVande’s Monkey Monkey Music - eclectic mix of exciting music from , as a Balkan/Quebecois See page 17 for program information. See page 17 for program information. John Williams and many more that we have mash-up, delivered with a come to love. Special guest soloist Christine Turbo Folk edge, wrapped Sponsored by Weber Law Group Wednesday, July 5, 2017 – Huntington Community Band Tonight’s HCB concert Dore returns as featured pianist in THE BEST up in heavy grooves that Wednesday, June 28, 2017 – Huntington theme is: “THE CLASSICS RETURN” OF SCOTT JOPLIN. Shane Helfner (HCB’s drive her wailing violin Community Band Tonight’s theme: featuring a rich program from the classical principal oboist and band director in the Port and sweet voice. Briga is “AMERICAN PORTRAITS” features music repertoire to some modern day fun! Katie Washington Public Schools) joins us as guest supported by her Montréal by quintessentially American composers Noonan (member of our trombone section and conductor. *A special PRE-CONCERT (TBA) based quartet: Alix Guéry Leonard Bernstein, Randy Newman, Chuck band director in the Middle Country Public of musical entertainment begins at 7:30PM! (accordeon & keys), Tacfarinas Kichou (bindir, Berry and much more! Greg Modelewski Schools) joins us as guest conductor. Downbeat HCB concert is at 8:30PM. darbouka, ryk, guellal), Marton Maderspach (HCB Librarian, member of our sax section is at 8:30PM. For additional information Thursday, July 13 – Blues/Soul/R&B/Gospel (fiddle, tupan, drums), and Grégoire Carrier- and band director in the So. Huntington and directions, visit the HAC website www. - The Sherman Holmes Project honors The Bonneau (bass). Public Schools) joins us as guest conductor. huntingtonarts.org or, the HCB website: www. Holmes Brothers repertoire with a blend of Tuesday, July 18, 2017 – Family Show – Downbeat at 8:30PM. For additional huntingtoncommunityband.org. renewed energy, wisdom and youthful respect Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz information and directions, visit HAC website for timeless traditions. 2015 brought loss and www.huntingtonarts.org or, the HCB website: Thursday, July 6, 2017 - Long Island Dance See page 17 for program information. Consortium - “Kaleidescope of Dance change to acclaimed soul/blues/gospel band www.huntingtoncommunityband.org. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – Huntington 1” The Long Island Dance Consortium The Holmes Brothers with the Community Band – Pre-concert @ 7:30PM Thursday, June 29, 2017- Huntington Men’s (LIDC) is composed of presenters, dance passing of drummer Willie (HCB “BIG” BAND) - 8:30PM HCB Chorus - Originated in 1949 with a group advocates, dance professionals, Arts Councils “Popsy” Dixon and Wendell Downbeat - Assistant Director Dan Bilawsky of Huntington men who shared exceptional and dance related studios. This evening’s Holmes. Older brother “HORNS THAT SWING” features an eclectic vocal talent, choral singing experience, and program will showcase 5 Dance companies Sherman Holmes continues mix of exciting jazz music in addition to concert a desire to foster male choral singing. Over including The Red Hot Mamas, a unique to explore The Holmes band favorites as a part of the Huntington the years, the original group of 34 has grown group of tap dancers aged 59-87, who will Brothers legacy, leading a Jazz Week Celebration of Jazz music! Guest substantially as has the style and diversity of perform with their usual sophistication and new band and launching a CD in July, 2017. soloists tonight are: HORNUCOPIA - French its programs. The chorus continues to promote vivacity. The brilliant dancers of the Long Renowned for his deeply soulful baritone Horn Quartet featuring: Alan Orloff, Tara and perform a wide variety of selections; its Island Dance Company will perform their voice and his unique, blues to jazz to funk, bass Adams, Christine Zacher and Tom Gellert. annual Christmas Concert at Huntington High sensational cutting edge choreography and style, Sherman has been called an American Northport Community Band Director Don School and its appearance at the HSAF are the talented dancers of North Shore Dance Treasure. The Holmes Brothers were honored Sherman returns to the podium as our guest highlights each year. will delight the audience with their talent and with a NEA National Heritage Fellowship in 2014, the highest honor the United States conductor. Friday, June 30, 2017 – Adam Ezra Group boundless energy. bestows upon its folk and traditional artists. Thursday, July 20, 2017 – Huntington “…one of the most versatile and potent rock Friday, July 7, 2017 Jazz Week - Ted Rosenthal Trio - Ted units anywhere.” (Patriot Ledger) Adam – Blick Bassy – World Sponsored by Start to finish Rosenthal has performed worldwide as Ezra’s music comes across in a genre- Music from Cameroonian Friday, July 14, 2017 – Spanish Dance Sol y soloist, with his trio, and as sideman with blending style that has been compared to singer/songwriter and Sombra – “Carnival to Semana Santa” - Sol many jazz greats including Gerry Mulligan, Dave Matthews, Springsteen, U2 and Jackson multi-instrumentalist. An y Sombra will be joined by guest artist, Quenia Art Farmer, Phil Woods, and the Vanguard Browne. The co-written “Let Your Hair Down” inventive fusion of West & Ribeiro and her Brazilian Dance Company for Jazz Orchestra. Winner of the 1988 Thelonious with producers Shep Goodman and Aaron Central African rhythms, a concert of the music and dance from Rio’s Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Accetta, received “Song Brasil roots and what Carnival to the famous Easter Feria of Sevilla, Rosenthal has released 15 CDs as a leader. of the Year” at the New Bassy calls “Folk Afro Blues.” His music draws Spain. Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Co, was His Rhapsody in Gershwin (2014), reached #1 England Music Awards. connections between the itinerant musicians established more in jazz album sales at iTunes and features his The band often devotes of his childhood, the delta blues legend Skip than 25 years ago to arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue for jazz trio. time to local charities and James, the Malian folk of Ali Farka and even promote the exciting Rosenthal is a faculty member at Manhattan always goes out of their hints of gypsy swing. On guitar, Bassy is adept art of Hispanic music School of Music and The Juilliard School and way to connect with fans. at bluesy finger-picking, jazz riffs or complex & dance. Under the is a published author. The Group is made up of melodic patterns that reveal his Cameroonian artistic direction of lead singer, songwriter and roots. With his soulful vocals and a talented Maria Loreta, the Friday, July 21, 2019 - Huntington Jazz Week guitarist, Adam Ezra, Alex backing band, Blick Bassy creates a lush new company presents programs of Flamenco, – Chieli Minucci & Special EFX - Guitarist, Martin on drums, Turtle on world of musical richness. Spanish Classical & Folk, Mexican, Argentine composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is percussion, Corinna Smith on fiddle, Francis longtime leader of this Saturday, July 8, 2017 – “Hairspray” - Plaza Tango and Latin Dance, as well as traditional Hickey on bass and Josh Gold on keys. dances from throughout the Hispanic world. GRAMMY® nominated Theatrical Productions Its 1962 in Baltimore, jazz-fusion group and Saturday, July 1, 2017 – New York Voices - Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage A free pre-concert workshop in Samba will This critically acclaimed vocal group (Darmon take place on the Chapin Rainbow Stage a major force on the Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on jazz and world music Meader, Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian & The Corny Collins Show. Tony Award-winning (details TBA). Lauren Kinhan) is known for their close- scene for almost 35 Hairspray continues to be one of the most Saturday, July 15, 2017 – Broadway & years. Besides writing knit voicings, inspired arrangements and widely produced musicals today, not only Great American Song Book Jay Armstrong unparalleled vocal blend. Their chameleon-like and performing his own because of its wit and charm, but also because Johnson - Known for his thrilling vocal music, Chieli has recorded and performed with musicianship allows them to move seamlessly of the beautiful message of acceptance and prowess, Jay Armstrong Johnson has wowed from orchestral/big band to the intimate many top artists, such as Celine Dion, Lionel progress that it portrays. Broadway audiences in On The Town, Hands Richie, Jennifer Lopez, and Jewel as well as backing trio lineup. With deep interests rooted on a Hardbody, Hair and Catch Me If You in jazz, Brazilian, Sunday, July 9, 2017 – Nassau Pops jazz artists Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Norman Symphony Orchestra - The Nassau Pops Can. He starred opposite Emma Thompson as Brown, Bernie Williams, Lao Tizer, and many R & B, classical, Anthony Hope in the New York Philharmonic’s and pop, their Symphony Orchestra performs musical others. Chieli is also a gifted television and favorites from Broadway, Television and the Sweeney Todd. His performance as Herman in film composer and has won3 music mixes Encores’ The Most Happy traditional Movies. The Nassau Pops has performed and been nominated 10 times for his eclectic with Marvin Hamlisch, singer/recording Fella was hailed by The compositional work. sensibilities with New York Times as “a more than a dash artist Linda Eder, songwriter Jimmy Webb, Saturday, July 22, 2017 - Huntington Jazz singer/impressionist Marilyn Michaels, and standout”. TV audiences of the unexpected. know him as Dr. Will Olsen Week – Coltrane Day with Kenny Garrett GRAMMY® The Cast of Beatlemania. Their concert with Quintet - During a stellar career spanning more tenor, Michael Amante, was seen nationwide from last season of the hit award winner ABC drama “Quantico”. than 30+ years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett for their 1996 collaboration “Count Basie and nominated for a New York Emmy Award. has become the preeminent Maestro Louis Panacciulli has been the His personal eclectic solo Orchestra with New York Voices Live at show (with combo) features alto saxophonist of his Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild”. music director and conductor of The NPSO generation. From his first since 1984. songs from Broadway to Sunday, July 2, 2017 – North Shore Pops radio pop to gospel. gig with the Duke Ellington Concert Band - Founded in 1986, the Sponsored by Daniel Gail/Sotheby’s Orchestra through his time Sunday, July 16, 2017 – World Music - Briga spent with Art Blakey & The North Shore Pops Concert Band has been Tuesday, July 11, 2017 – Family Show Oran – Singer/songwriter and fiddler,Briga is the entertaining music lovers on Long Island every Etkin’s “Timbalooloo” Jazz Messengers and Miles daughter of a Polish father, and a Québecoise Davis, Garrett has brought summer since. Under the baton of Maestro mother. Her music is a reflection of her Eric Albinder since 1996, the 65-piece band’s See page 17 for program information. a vigorous yet melodic, fragmented identity - half instrumental, half and truly distinctive, alto repertoire ranges from George Gershwin & Wednesday, July 12, 2017 – Huntington written in French and English, all accompanied saxophone sound to each musical situation. He Cole Porter to the elegant jazz of Ellington, Community Band - Pre-concert @ by her fervent violin. Firmly rooted in eastern to exciting Sousa marches, and American has earned Six GRAMMY® nominations with 7:30 (TBA) - 8:30PM HCB Downbeat - European and Romani folk rhythms, her patriotic selections. one win; is an eight time winner of Downbeat Page 12 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 FESTIVAL PRODUCED BY THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Readers Poll for best Alto Sax Player plus one Bassist Dave March (Krista’s brother) and Tuesday, August 8, 2017 – Family Show – for Best Jazz Album for Pursuance: The Music dynamic violinists Leanne Strom and Alisa Billy Jonas Band of John Coltrane (1996). Rabbitt (Jon’s sister) add depth to the vocal See page 17 for program information. harmonies; drummer Brian Kroll, propels the Opening Act – L.I. Spotlight - Brandee music forward with an exciting and funky Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - L.I. Dance Younger defies genres and labels as a edge. Consortium - “Kaleidoscope of Dance 2” - classically-trained musician playing in the LIDC’s second evening brings you 5 Dance avant-garde tradition of her sonically forward Saturday, July 29, 2017 – 12th Huntington Companies featuring the superb professional Folk Festival (in collaboration with Folk Music predecessors and Alice brew of brilliance, cadence and virtuosity dancers of Circle of Dance Repertory Society of Huntington) – Sarah Lee Guthrie Coltrane. Ms. Younger delivers a consistently that awaken the senses and mesmerize the Company, a group known for their innovative plus The Mammals (feat. Mike & Ruthy) fresh take on the ancient instrument as an listener. Their original compositions and and moving choreography. American Dance - GENERATIONS is educator, concert curator, performer and arrangements masterfully blend and celebrate Theatre of the theme for the 12th leader of the Brandee Younger Jazz Harp the richness of Mexican folk music with the Long Island, Huntington Folk Festival, Quartet. A native of L.I., Ms. Younger spent intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music. with its large and Sarah Lee Guthrie’s her formative years in Hempstead and Villalobos Brothers Ernesto, Alberto and Luis company of lineage is undeniable Uniondale. For updates and special activities Villalobos, lead vocals and violin; Humberto well-trained (Arlo’s daughter, Woody’s go to www.huntingtonarts.org and www. Flores, back-up vocals and guitar; Rosa Avila, beautiful grandaughter). But close thecoltranehome.org. drums; and Leo Sherman, bass. dancers under your eyes and forget that Sunday, July 23, 2017 the direction her last name is synonymous with the widening Sponsored by Start to finish – Huntington Jazz Week of Kathleen current of American folk music. Sarah Lee and – Jelly, Rags & Monk Friday, August 4, 2017 – “Smokey Joe’s Café” Kairns Scholz, formally of the Richmond her husband Johnny Irion have brought their GRAMMY® winning – BroadHollow Theatre Productions – Jerry Ballet, will perform an exquisite repertoire musical fusion of folk, country, pop, blues Turtle Island Quartet Leiber and Mike Stoller, as much as anyone, of innovative and interesting pieces. (More to and rock to listening rooms and performing and Jazz Pianist Cyprus virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll, and now TBA) arts centers across the country and frequently Chestnut are back their songs provide the accompany and open for Arlo in concert. Sarah Thursday, August 10, 2017 – The together, displaying basis for an electrifying Lee will be flying solo in Huntington (joined at Twin Shores Chorus and the Sweet their formidable entertainment that times by The Mammals). Adelines Island Hills Chorus are dedicated to collective virtuosity. illuminates a golden preserving the truly original American Making soulful and The Mammals (feat. Mike & Ruthy) - In age of American art form of a cappella harmony in their sweet connections that delve deeply into 2016 Hudson Valley based songwriters Mike culture. In an distinctive barbershop styles. Each chorus the jazz and classical traditions, the quintet Merenda and Ruthy Ungar (aka Mike + Ruthy) idealized ‘50’s setting, performs a wide range of show tunes, patriotic embraces a range of composers from Jelly reintroduced a high-energy folk rock sound the classic themes of themes and old-fashioned love songs, along Roll Morton to Thelonious Monk. They draw a that they helped define in the early 2000’s love won, lost and with jazz, spirituals and Doo Wop. blazing and virtuosic line from the early roots as “Trad is Rad” trailblazers. Mike + Ruthy imagined blend with of jazz directly to Monk, one of the geniuses of are “musicians’ musicians” who have found slice-of-life emotions. Friday, August 11, 2017 – L.I. Spotlight - the modern jazz era. fans and friends in the Americana world and Featuring nearly 40 Nonstop to Cairo is quickly emerging as one beyond. He’s a songwriting guitar-slinger of the greatest songs of LI’s and NY’s premiere bands bringing a Tuesday, July 25, 2017 – Family Show with a knack for clawhammer banjo. She’s a ever recorded, Smokey unique blend – “Cinderella” – Broadhollow Theatre fiddler and uke-chanteuse who grew up in the Joe’s Café isn’t just great pop music - it is of ska, hip- Company American roots underground (the daughter of compelling musical theatre. hop and funk to fans up See page 17 for program information. GRAMMY-winning fiddler and composer Jay Saturday, August 5, 2017 – Classical Ungar). and down the Sponsored by Weber Law Group “Music Under The Stars” David Stewart East Coast. Wiley & The L.I. Concert Orchestra – Wednesday, July 26, 2017 – Huntington Noon to 6:00 PM daytime unplugged song The band has David Stewart Wiley Community Band – Pre-concert @ swaps and showcases presented by Folk Music performed (Conductor) served 7:30 (TBA) - 8:30PM HCB Downbeat - Society of Huntington, and special 8:00 PM alongside as Music Director & “SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST!” features “NERFA Presenting Young Folk” details TBA. an impressive array of acts including The Conductor of the L.I. an exciting evening of much anticipated music Sunday, July 30, 2017 – Folk-Rock Wailers, Galactic, Matisyahu, Redman. Based Philharmonic from with the annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s Harmonies THE SWEET REMAINS (Rich in Baldwin, band mates Nick Diamond (guitar, 2001 until it closed immortal “1812 Overture” accompanied Price, Greg Naughton and Brian Chartrandis) vocals), August Harris (vocals), Andrew in February, 2016. by LIVE cannon (Jim McAward, HCB is an unusual band on today’s music scene, Joseph (tenor saxophone), Alex Turner He continues to have Cannoneer). Robin DeSantis (NYSSMA headed by 3-gifted and charismatic singer- (drums) and Matt Ezzo (bass) all hail from a significant musical 3rd Vice President) joins us as our guest songwriters, each of whom contribute to the L.I.’s South Shore. presence on Long conductor. A “very” special young person writing and 3-part harmonies that define the Island and Wiley leads Saturday, August 12, 2017 – “My Fair Lady” will also make their debut tonight conducting band’s sound. Driven by strong lyrical and up to 40 concerts a - Plaza Theatrical Productions - Based on the HCB so, bring the kids and enter to win a melodic writing, their songs easily appeal to season as Music Director and Conductor of George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with chance to conduct the HCB! *A special PRE- fans of modern folk-rockers like Jason Mraz, the Roanoke Symphony in Virginia. He has book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, CONCERT (TBA) of musical entertainment Ray Lamontagne, and John Mayer. However, conducted such distinguished symphonies as MY FAIR LADY is gloriously triumphant. begins at 7:30PM! it is their lush harmonies that distinguish The Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, San Francisco, The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed Sweet Remains from the throngs of guitar- Thursday, July 27 – World Music/Classical and Saint Louis, among others in most U.S. into an elegant lady features one of musical toting troubadours and harken back to super- Crossover - Brasil Guitar Duo (João Luiz and states. “Music Under the Stars” marks the theatre’s greatest scores. Songs include “The groups of the 60’s and 70’s like CSN, the Douglas Lora) - 2006 winner of the Concert return by The L.I. Concert Orchestra in an all Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Eagles, and Simon & Garfunkel. Artists Guild International Competition, Brasil classical program with musicians formerly Night”, “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and Guitar Duo is equally at home on a classical or Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – Family Show - members of the L.I. Philharmonic. Full “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” a world-music series. The duo actively strives Music for Aardvarks Program & soloist TBA. Sponsored by Astoria Bank to expand the repertoire for two guitars, with See page 17 for program information. Sunday, August 6, 2017 – World Music/ Lora contributing works of his own and Luiz Sunday, August 13, 2017 – Brother Joscephus Classical/Crossover Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica arranging both classical and Brazilian music. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – L.I. Spotlight - & the Love Revolution – Brother Joscephus The Duo brings a broad repertoire of classical The Long Island Jazz Orchestra with Band Quintet – Referencing the exotica of composers (Dix Hills native David Mendelsohn) and his guitar duos (Bach, Sor, Scarlatti, Debussy, etc.) Director Mike Ficco specializes in performing ranging from Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich eccentric cohort, the Right Reverend Dean combined with such traditional Brazilian dance the original distinctive arrangements of the to George Gershwin, Martin Denny and Dawg (Dean Fransen) - dip heavily into a forms as choro, samba, maxixe, and baião. big band and swing orchestras of the 40s to John Adams, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica performs gumbo rich with global jazz and chamber music with world- the powerful Friday, July 28, 2017 –L.I. Spotlight – Miles present, along with original contemporary arrangements and premier compositions. Each music flavors sourced from Asia, the Middle rhythms of to Dayton – Based in Pt. Jefferson Station, East, the New Orleans, M2D’s music happens at a personal level, musician is conservatory trained. All are Balkans and old school funk blending elements of folk, rock, classical, and experienced professional musicians who play jazz for their own satisfaction and ultimately Latin America. and soul, classic funk into an irresistible invitation. The M2D rock and a recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony, for the audience to enjoy. Led by multi- percussionist, healthy dose of clever songwriting, improvisational violin Sponsored by Philips Boyne feel-good gospel music. Since 2007, “BroJo” and cello, and an infectious rhythm section vibraphonist Thursday, August 3, 2017 – World Music/ and composer has been on a musical mission to make the that stirs up the creative stew. Vocalist Krista world a more righteous place. Preddice shares the microphone with husband Classical Crossover - Villalobos Brothers Brian O’Neill. The Orchestrotica was named Jonathan Preddice, principal songwriter who One of today’s leading Contemporary the 2012 “Best World Music Act” in the Boston Sponsored by Philips Boyne shines on guitar, cello, accordion, and trumpet. Mexican ensembles, delivers an intoxicating Phoenix’s annual readers’ poll. (continued on page 15) For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 13 Page 14 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 L.I. Spotlight Concerts

In keeping with our efforts to introduce has shared the stage with the likes of The emerging L.I. artists and ensembles of Infamous Stringdusters, Rhett Miller, The exceptional talent at the summer festival, we Subdudes, Jorma Kaukonen, The Dirt Farmer are pleased to announce the following L.I. Band, Tom Paxton, Southside Johnny and the Spotlight concerts at the 2017 HSAF: Asbury Jukes, and Richie Havens, to name a Brandee Younger, a native of Long few. Island, Ms. Younger spent her formative years in Hempstead and Uniondale. A classically trained harpist, she is a fearless and versatile talent who delivers a consistently fresh take on the ancient instrument as an educator, concert curator, performer and leader of the Brandee Younger Jazz Harp Quartet. She opens for Kenny Garrett, Wednesday, August 2 - The Long Island a former mentor Jazz Orchestra specializes in performing and teacher, on the original distinctive arrangements of the Coltrane Day big band and swing orchestras of the 40s to - Saturday present, along with original contemporary July 22 during arrangements and premier compositions. Huntington Jazz Each musician is a conservatory trained 2017 Summer Arts Festival At Northport Harbor: Week. music specialist that has a deep and sincere Ms. Younger love for the art of jazz. All are experienced “March Into Summer” With The worked with professional musicians who love to play Northport Community Band’s 59Th Season saxophonist jazz for their own satisfaction and ultimately for the audience to enjoy. The band’s on a series repertoire features original compositions For nearly 60 years, The Northport Community Band has been delighting Northport of concerts honoring the music of the late and arrangements of Count Basie, Duke residents and music lovers from all over Long Island. For five Thursday nights in July, the band pianist, organist and harpist, Alice Coltrane. Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy performs at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park, overlooking scenic The study of Coltrane’s music, along with Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Northport Harbor. Listeners can sit on blankets or lawn chairs in front of the bandstand, or the work of harpist Dorothy Ashby, would Benny Goodman and others. Band Director even enjoy the music from their boats. The band’s musicians are volunteers from all walks of ultimately help Ms. Younger develop her own Mike Ficco is best known for his work life and include local students, teachers and professional musicians. approach to the instrument -- a style that is at as a jazz saxophonist, ensemble clinician, once striking and singular in performance. NYSSMA jazz adjudicator/All County Jazz Celebrating this local talent, the band’s season theme – “March Into Summer” – will feature Known for expressive interpretations Ensemble Director, and recording musician. a blend of marches, overtures, classics and popular favorites. Weekly features will include of traditional harp repertoire as well as her Throughout the years, Mike Ficco has guest conductors, vocalists and instrumental soloists, as well as the Northport Chorale and continued work with a diverse cross-section arranged and composed various types of pre-concert performances by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra and others. Listeners of musical talents, Ms. Younger is widely music for local performing groups, nationally always look forward to the final concert, which includes Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” recognized as a creative linchpin whose known artists and major music publishers. complete with dueling cannons. nuanced presence and willingness to push boundaries have made her irreplaceable on 2017 – 59th Summer Concert Season – “March Into Summer” All concerts begin at 8:30 p.m. record and in performance. The same protean ability has found her sharing stages with jazz Thursday, June 29: “Saluting Those Who Serve” leaders and popular hip-hop and r&b titans Featuring our annual Armed Forces Salute in collaboration with American Legion including Ravi Coltrane, , Post #694; tributes to local heroes; patriotic favorites, light classics and marches Jack Dejohnette, and Lauryn with an all-American flavor. Hill. Thursday, July 6: “Water Music”

Friday, August 11 - Nonstop to Cairo, Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by the Northport Chorale, Joseph Smaldino, Director; emerging as one of New York’s staple bands, songs celebrating sailing and the sea including Handel’s 300-year old favorite

believes in truly striving for something new. and Rodgers’ Victory at Sea. The band has their own unique blend of Ska and Hip-hop that they bring to a dedicated fan Thursday, July 13: “Northern Lights – Midnight Sun” base up and down the East Coast. Based in Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra; features Baldwin, band mates Nick Diamond (guitar, include Sibelius’ Finlandia and other Nordic classics; Guest Conductor Andy Isca. Friday, July 28 - Miles to Dayton kicks vocals), August Harris (vocals), Andrew Thursday, July 20: “Dancing in the Park” off an Americana Weekend. Hailing from Joseph (tenor saxophone), Alex Turner Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band; Port Jefferson, M2D is very much a family (drums) and Matt Ezzo (bass) all hail from Guest Conductor Tom Gellert of the Huntington Community Band; centric ensemble – vocalist Krista Preddice L.I.’s South Shore. vocal soloists Ron Meixsell and Rob Murphy. shares the microphone with her husband The band has performed alongside and partner Jonathan Preddice, principal amazing national acts including The Wailers, Thursday, July 27: “Starring: Our Audience!” songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, Dirty Heads, WAR, Ballyhoo, Galactic, Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra; cello, accordion and trumpet). They are joined The Expendables, Matisyahu, and many Guest Conductor Dr. Izzet Mergen, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Northport by Bassist Dave March (Krista’s brother) and others. In between tours, they can be found Schools; The Stars and Stripes Forever conducted by raffle winner (see below); Audience dynamic violinists Leanne Strom and Alisa performing locally in NYC and Long Island singalong favorites including Goldman’s On the Mall; Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture Rabbitt (Jon’s sister) who add depth to the at The Paramount, The Space, The Gramercy complete with two cannons and guest musicians from local high schools. vocal harmonies, and drummer Brian Kroll, Theatre, The Knitting Factory, and The Bitter who propels the music forward. End. All concerts begin at 8:30 at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park M2D has built a large grass roots They’ve just completed their debut album, at the foot of Main Street, Northport. Rain Site: Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road following of fans young and old. They’ve Dabble Heavy; after a two year process of in the Robert W. Krueger Center for the Performing Arts. Site change will be advertised after headlined performances at the Patchogue refining their sound to capture the full essence 3:00 pm each date on our website, www.ncb59.org, Facebook, News 12 and other media. Theater and sold out the Boulton Center, of who they are as a band and the message Concertgoers can text @e822cbb to 81010 (remind.com) for automatic, timely updates! with notable gigs at the Paramount Theatre, they want to convey. Legendary My Father’s Great South Bay Music Festival and the Place-proprietor Michael ‘Eppy’ Epstein, “Bring a Can to the Concert”: non-perishable food donations are accepted each week by Long Island Cares. Each item is worth one raffle ticket; valuable prizes are raffled each week, NoFo Rock and Folk Festival. They’ve been who consults the band on management, says, including the chance to conduct the band in “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at the Finale! the featured artist at the Acoustic Long Island “Their energy is terrifically addictive; and,

Podcast and Summer Concert, emerging artist the five are all on the same page. There’s so Come on down and enjoy the original ‘unplugged’ music experience – find out why the best at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Equally at much that goes into success and they are well things in life are free! home in the acoustic or full band setup, M2D ahead of the pack already.” For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 15 Meet The Artist Beyond the Stage - Community Engagement Activities Friday, July 21 – Huntington Arts Council continues to Chielli Minucci will visit expand special outreach efforts to enrich the VA Hospital in Northport the public performances and bring visiting and perform for our honored artists and ensembles to underserved veterans. (Chielli Minucci audiences and music students. Last year’s & Special EFX will perform “Meet the Artist” projects reached more that evening at Chapin than 1750 individuals. “The Artists really Rainbow Stage at 8:30 PM). enjoy meeting the public beyond the stage. Villalobos Brothers We are always seeking new ways to connect Thursday, July 27 Thursday, August 3 – Villalobos with audiences, including folks who cannot – Brasil Guitar Duo will give a mini- Brothers will conduct a demonstration Timbaloolo attend the concerts in Heckscher Park for a performance followed by Q&A at the program/mini-performance for participants variety of reasons. A number of potential Tuesday, July 11 – Oran Etkin – will lead Huntington Senior Citizen Center. (Concert in TOH’s Project Play and the Tri outreach activities are still being planned, an interactive musical workshop for students performance at Chapin Rainbow Stage that Community & Youth Agency. Jack Abrams and we are delighted we can bring such in the YMCA Performing Arts Camp. evening at 8:30 p.m.) School, Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station great talent to the community,” said John (Oran Etkin’s “Timbalooloo” concert (Villalobos Brothers’ concert performance Chicherio, Performing Arts Director of the performance at Chapin Rainbow Stage that at Chapin Rainbow Stage that evening at Huntington Arts Council. evening at 7:30 p.m.) 8:30 p.m.) Advisory: EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, “MEET THE ARTIST” ARE Friday, July 14 - Sol y Sombra – “These collaborative efforts would NOT open to the public. They are reserved FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Pre- not be possible without the commitment for participating students, senior citizens, Show Samba lessons 7:30 – 8:00 PM. Led and cooperation of the Artists, the Town and clients or patients at participating by Maria Loreta plus members of her of Huntington and the community based schools and community organizations. All dance company. Location: Chapin Rainbow organizations involved,” said Mr. Chicherio. concert performances by the artists involved Stage, Heckscher Park, Huntington. (Sol y “We thank each of them for their support take place at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Sombra concert performance to begin at and participation.” Heckscher Park and are free admission and 8:30 p.m.) open to all. Planned activities that have been Tuesday, July 18 – Hayes Greenfield confirmed at deadline are listed in will conduct an interactive improv workshop chronological order below. & Q&A at the Summer Arts Enrichment Friday, June 30 – Adam Ezra – will do Camp, Huntington UFSD, Huntington High a “Meet & Greet” and perform for patients at School. (Hayes Greenfield’s “Jazz-A- Huntington Hospital. (Adam Ezra Group Ma-Tazz” concert performance at Chapin concert performance at Chapin Rainbow Rainbow Stage at 7:30 p.m.) Stage that evening at 8:30 p.m.) Brasil Guitar Duo 12th Huntington Folk Festival - Generations Highpoint of Americana Weekend!

undeniable. But if you close your the same old-time and Americana roots, and sound. Driven by strong lyrical and melodic eyes and forget that her last name our lyrics have gotten more political again.” writing, their songs easily appeal to fans of is synonymous with the river-legacy Back in 2001, The Mammals originated as a modern folk-rockers. of a widening current of American partnership between Ungar (daughter of Jay Rich Price, Greg Naughton and Brian folk music, you’d still be drawn Ungar – GRAMMY winner for “Ashokan” Chartrandis met for a chance jam-session in to the clarity and soul behind her theme for Ken Burn’s Civil War ), Merenda a Rhode Island hotel room in 2008, and the voice. There is a gentle urgency to and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger (Pete’s grandson) three instantly recognized a musical blend her interpretations of the songs she and later grew to include other players. The and kinship that would eventually overcome sings and the classic music of her 2017 lineup includes some former Mammal geography to form The Sweet Remains. The heritage. It flows from the continuity members including Jacob Silver and Ken three began writing and recording together of her family, her vital artistic life Maiuri when they are not touring with Lee during breaks in each of their solo touring. today and the river of songs that Fields and the B-52’s respectively. “It’s a They played the tracks for producer Andy have guided her to where she now blessing to have a connection to the past Zulla who immediately joined the project, Sarah Lee Guthrie and The Mammals stands. Over the last two decades on and such great new players too,” says Mike. and the band’s debut CD “Laurel & Sunset” Sarah Lee Guthrie and The Mammals the road and in the studio, she and her husband “The alchemy of fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass was released several months later. The band (feat. Mike & Ruthy) will co-headline the Johnny Irion have created a signature pop- and drums is magic… and when keys, pedal has been winning the praise of audiences 12th Annual Huntington Folk Festival on fused folk-rock sound that is appealing and steel, and horns are in the mix we leap to the and critics across the U.S. ever since. (USA Saturday evening, July 29 at Heckscher engaging on series of critically-acclaimed next level.” TODAY selected it as “pick-of-the-week”; Park. Extending from noon until l0:30 albums Exploration, Folksong, Bright Saturday’s Folk Festival is bracketed BOSTON HERALD said “It’s been a long p.m., the free festival – co-presented by Examples and Wassiac Way. On 2009’s Go by Americana-inspired concerts featuring time since 3-part harmonies this lush were the Folk Music Society of Huntington Waggaloo, she created a family album of two very different but enormously talented yoked to songs this melodically gorgeous”) (FMSH) and the Huntington Arts Council original songs (and a few with Woody’s ensembles. Friday, July 28, the L.I. – is part of the 52nd Huntington Summer lyrics) that won a Golden Medallion from Spotlight is on Miles to Dayton, Arts Festival. The theme for the evening The Parents’ Choice Foundation. Sarah local indie folk/rock & crossover concert is “Generations” and will include a Lee Guthrie now ventures on a road that band from Pt. Jefferson. (See L.I. special 8:00 PM Opening Act with “NERFA leads back to the rich culture of her family Spotlight Concerts story on page Presenting Young Folk.” running through the warmth of her own 15 for additional bio information.) Prior to the featured evening concert, bloodlines. This is rare opportunity to The Sweet Remains winds up this AcousticMusicScene.com and FMSH will witness the growth of one of America’s memorable weekend on Sunday, July host unplugged showcases and song swaps finest young folk singers. 30, with superb harmonies reminiscent on the upper lawn area overlooking the Mike + Ruthy, touring American folk of 60’s & 70’s super groups CSN, The stage, featuring artists from New York and act and founders of The Mammals are Eagles and Simon & Garfunkel. An several other states from 12 noon-6 p.m. bringing back the band name that energized unusual band on today’s music scene, Daytime schedules will be posted online crowds in the 00’s and gave them their start. headed by 3-gifted and charismatic at www.AcousticMusicScene.com, www. “We’ve always been Mammals at heart,” singer-songwriters each of whom FMSH.org and www.HuntingtonArts.org. laughs Ruth Ungar, the band’s soulful singer contribute to the writing and 3-part Sarah Lee Guthrie’s lineage is and fiddler. “The music we’re making has harmonies that define the band’s The Sweet Remains Page 16 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Spells, Tessellation Station, Branch, Branch – 12PM. A unique creative arts, environment and Linear Lab. The exhibition also features and science discovery program designed for Children & Family a Wizard Library, a computer pattern station the interests and abilities of children ages where kids can create their own patterns and 5 to 12. The classrooms are all of Museum’s Symmetry Sorcery, where children investigate Gold Coast estate, indoors and out on the how we use symmetry to organize patterns. incomparable 145-acre property that includes CALENDAR Free with admission rare tree specimens, marked nature trails Long Island Children’s Museum presents for hiking, formal gardens, a Pinetium and JUNE – SEPT 2017 org. 631-427-7045. Session 1: July 10 – July Bug Bonanza @ The Long Island Children’s one of the most notable sculpture parks in Heckscher Museum of Art presents 21, Session 2: July 24 – August 4, 2017 Museum. 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY the Northeast. For further information or to . Colonial summer camp Community Art Installation: Nest of @ 9AM – 12PM 11530. www.licm.com. 516-224-5800. June register, visit nassaumuseum.org, Summer Art held at the historic Dr. Daniel Kissam House Creativity @ Heckscher Museum of Art. 2 25, 2017 @ 12:30 – 4PM. Join us for a Bug Lab tab, top left of Home page. $550 members, Prime Avenue Huntington, NY 11743. www. Museum & Barn. Children learn about the Bonanza at LICM! Discover the amazing lives $650 nonmembers - includes materials fee heckscher.org. 631-351-3250. June 4, 2017 @ colonial period using looms for weaving, real and natural history of insects, spiders and butter churns, candle dipping and playing old Nassau Co. Museum of Art presents 2 – 4PM. Celebrate World Environment Day other creepy crawly creatures. Learn about @ Nassau fashioned games. Children will visit historical Summer Art Lab 2017: Session 2 by participating in a community art Installation bug anatomy and fascinating insects that help Co. Museum of Art. 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn sites and can wear colonial costumes. Offering at the Heckscher Museum. Artist and educator make up three-quarters of all animals on Earth. Harbor, NY 11576. www.nassaumuseum. Tonito Valderrama will lead guests in building 1 to 2 weeks sessions, Monday through Friday. Create fun insect crafts, participate in activity org. 516-484-9337. August 7 – 18 @ 9AM – a larger than life bird’s nest in beautiful Children ages 7-12. $180 - 400 challenges and even enjoy a tasty treat made 12PM. A unique creative arts, environment Heckscher Park while he talks about our fine Long Island Children’s Museum presents with edible insects! Free with admission and science discovery program designed for feathered-friends. Then, visitors can create Journey to Oz @ The Long Island Children’s the interests and abilities of children ages 5 a fun pine cone bird feeder to take home. Museum. 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY to 12. The classrooms are all of Museum’s Program is presented in collaboration with Art 11530. www.licm.com. 516-224-5800. June Gold Coast estate, indoors and out on the League of Long Island “Art in the Park” Fine 4, 2017 @ 11:30 – 12:30PM. Inspired by L. incomparable 145-acre property that includes Art & Craft Fair in Heckscher Park. Free Frank Baum’s original stories, this clever rare tree specimens, marked nature trails Hofstra University Museum presents Global adaptation puts the audience front and center for hiking, formal gardens, a Pinetium and Explorer Family Backpacks @ Hofstra -- really! In this fantastic new adaptation, you one of the most notable sculpture parks in University Museum Emily Lowe Gallery. 112 are invited to go to Oz with Dorothy or be the Northeast. For further information or to Hofstra Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11549. www. Dorothy. Audience members become part of register, visit nassaumuseum.org, Summer Art hofstra.edu/community/museum. 516-463- the cast in this interactive production; singing, Lab tab, top left of Home page. $550 members, 5672. Through September 1, 2017 @ 11 – dancing and acting alongside professional $650 nonmembers - includes materials fee 4PM; Tues – Fri. Children and their families actors. Children learn the art of storytelling while creating, analyzing and participating in Walt Whitman Birthplace presents Path explore and discover the beauty of the world’s @ Walt Whitman Birthplace the performance. $9-12 through History cultures using activity-filled backpacks that State Historic Site & Interpretive Center. 246 excite imaginations and creativity through Long Island Children’s Museum presents Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, authentic objects from the Museum collections. Pattern Wizardry @ The Long Island NY 11746. www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427- Children can create their own keepsake Children’s Museum. 11 Davis Avenue, Garden 5240. June 18, 2017 @ 11AM – 5PM. Celebrate artworks inspired by the art on display at the City, NY 11530. www.licm.com. 516-224- local history at the Walt Whitman Birthplace! David Filderman Gallery. Free 5800. June 3 – September 3, 2017 @ 10AM Nassau Co. Museum of Art presents The weekend will include Whitman-era Huntington Historical Society presents – 5PM. Pattern Wizardry is a wildly whimsical Summer Art Lab 2017: Session 1 @ Nassau music, historical games, and children’s stories Passport to the Past @ Dr. Daniel Kissam sensory experience presented entirely in Co. Museum of Art. 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn and activity books. Regular admission rates House Museum. 434 Park Avenue, Huntington, rhyme that features four interactive areas, each Harbor, NY 11576. www.nassaumuseum.org. apply. Admission includes a guided tour of the NY 11743. www.HuntingtonHistoricalSociety. focusing on a specific type of pattern: Spiral 516-484-9337. July 24 – August 4 @ 9AM Interpretive Center and Birthplace. $4-6 For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 17 September 29 – October 10 @ 11AM – 6PM. A Exhibitions solo exhibit of paintings by Deborah Katz. b.j. spoke presents Liz Ehrlichman: Contemporary lyrical CALENDAR Portraits @ b.j. spoke gallery. 299 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743. www.bjspokegallery. Expressionist paintings of after registration. Children ages 10 and up will the natural world. Free have a warm-up class prior to auditioning. $20 org. 631-549-5106. Through June 28, 2017 @ Dance 11AM – 5PM, Tues – Sun & 11 – 9, Fri. Guild Hall presents 79th Annual Artist New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School of . Liz Members Exhibition @ Guild Hall. 158 Main Reception is June 3, 2017 @ 6 – 9PM Dance Visions NY presents Site-specific Ballet presents “End-of-Year-Performance” Ehrlichman presents portraits filled with light Street, East Hampton, NY 11937. Guildhall. @ Mandracchia/Sawmill Intermediate School works for Sands Point Preserve @ Sands Point and air. There is also a show of gallery org. 631-324-0806. Through June 3, open 7 Auditorium. 103 New Highway, Commack, Preserve. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, members’ work. Free days a week 12 – 5PM. Artist Members art NY 11050. sandspointpreserveconservancy. NY 11725. www.ohmanballet.org. 631-462- @ b.j. spoke exhibit. Free org. 516-571-7901. www.dancevisionsny.org. 6266. June 10, 2017 @ 4 – 6:30PM. All b.j. spoke presents Summer Fun 516-482-2621. . We divisions of the Ohman School of Ballet from gallery. 299 Main Street Huntington, NY Heckscher Museum of Art presents June 25, 2017 @ 2 – 4PM @ will be honoring the legendary choreographer the littlest to the most advanced dancers will 11743. www.bjspokegallery.org. 631-549-5106. Earth Muse: Art and the Environment Heckscher Museum of Art. 2 Prime Avenue Isadora Duncan’s dances, aesthetic and perform all original choreography to the music July 1 – 30, 2017 @ 11AM – 5PM, Tues – Huntington, NY 11743. www.heckscher.org. technique, which were created in the early of Johan and Ricard Strauss, Mendelssohn, Sun & 11 – 9, Fri. Reception is July 8 @ 5 631-351-3250. 20th century – the very same era in which Offenbach, Gounod, Delibes, and Philip Glass – 9PM. Summer Fun is a group show, with all Through July 30, 2017. Hours: the Guggenheim Estate was formed. The at the Mandracchia/Sawmill Intermediate of the gallery artists participating. Free Weds – Fri 10AM – 5PM, Sat/Sun 11AM – . Earth Muse: Art and the Environment company of fifteen dancers will perform a School Auditorium. Several classical variation b.j. spoke presents the Paperworks 2017 5PM presents the work of artists who view the combination of Duncan’s works as well as site solos and duos will also be performed. $10-20 Winners Exhibition @ b.j. spoke gallery. earth as a muse for contemplation of nature’s specific contemporary works by Beth Jucovy. 299 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743. www. New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School beauty, and diversity, and as the physical The works are all tailored to the performance bjspokegallery.org. 631-549-5106. August of Ballet presents Nutcracker Auditions record of geological and human history on sites at the preserve including around the 5, 2017 @ 11AM – 5PM, Tues – Sun & 11 for Advanced Pointe Dancers @ Frank the planet. Works by Alex Ferrone, Barbara Fountain and the Winter Living Room, which – 9, Fri. Reception is August 5 @ 6-9 PM. Ohman School of Ballet. 60 Calvert Avenue Roux and Peter Beard, among others, inspire will include live music, and also outdoors in This show is all about paper. Work made from Commack, NY 11725. www.ohmanballet.org. reflection on nature and man’s impact on the the Rose Garden. The program is hosted by paper, made on paper, and even work about 631-462-6266. June 11, 2017 @ 11 – 3:30PM. environment. $0-8 Actress Shirley Romaine. $10 Nutcracker auditions for advanced dancers paper are featured. This national competition only will be held at the Ohman School of is curated by Akili Tommasino of the Museum Heckscher Museum of Art presents Ebb Dance Visions NY presents Site-specific @ e @ Cedarmere Preserve Ballet. Ohman’s Nutcracker is the largest one of Modern Art. Free & Flow: Seascapes & Shoreline Views dances for Cedarmer Heckscher Museum of Art. 2 Prime Avenue and Museum. 225 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn on Long Island and the only one performed b.j. spoke presents Katherine Criss: Surreal Huntington, NY 11743. www.heckscher.org. Harbor, NY 11576. www.friendsofcedarmere. in the tradition of George Balanchine’s New Encounters in Paint and Pixels II @ b.j. 631-351-3250. August 5 – November 12, 2017 org. 800-763-7190. July 29, 2017 @ 7 – 9PM. York City Ballet. Audition fee includes a full spoke gallery. 299 Main Street Huntington, NY In a program complementing Cedarmere’s technique class followed by auditions on pointe. 11743. www.bjspokegallery.org. 631-549-5106. @ Museum Hours: Wed.-Fri 10AM – 5PM; . Tranquil waves remarkable grounds, this program begins Proper ballet attire required. $20 September 1 – October 1, 2017 @ 11AM – Sat. and Sun 11AM – 5PM and calm waters or tempestuous storms with with dancers at Cedarmere’s various outdoor 5PM, Tues – Sun & 11 – 9, Fri. Reception New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School sea monsters and shipwrecks, coastline images landmarks who will emerge from the is September 10, of Ballet presents Summer Dance Intensive have always captured the imagination of artists. environments as visitors walk through the 2017 @ 6 – 9PM. @ Frank Ohman School of Ballet. 60 Calvert Ebb and Flow: Seascapes and Shoreline Views estate area. Dances will continue indoors in Avenue Commack, NY 11725. www. In photography and oil paint, Katherine at the Heckscher Museum of Art illustrates the Living Room, with Greek mythology as ohmanballet.org. 631-462-6266. July 31 Criss presents her this timeless subject in a new exhibit on view. the theme- Isadora Duncan classics as well as – August 11, 2017 (Mon – Fri) @ 9AM – unique view of the $0-8 a premiere of Beth Jucovy to music of Satie. 3:30PM. A two week summer dance camp The program concludes outdoors with large for ages 8 and up will be offered. Daily ballet world. Free Holly Gordon presents My Long EYEland @ Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library. 1 South symphonic works on the lawn overlooking technique, ballet enrichment classes, pointe, Cold Spring Harbor Library Presents NYS Country Road Brightwaters, NY 11718. www. Long Island Sound. Free modern, contemporary, theater dance, yoga, Lakes, Streams, Rivers, & Ponds @ Cold bsbwlibrary.org/about/location/. 631-665- Dance Visions NY presents Dance Works pilates and more. In addition to their daily ballet Spring Harbor Library. 95 Harbor Road, Cold technique class younger children will have Spring Harbor, NY 11724. www.cshlibrary. 4350. June 1 – 30, 2017 @ 9:30AM – 9PM. for Clark Botanic Gardens @ Clark Botanic Bay Shore artist, resident and world traveler, . 193 I U Willets Road, Albertson, stretch floor barre, children’s yoga, musical org. 631-692-6820. Through June 29, 2017 Gardens Holly Gordon shares her impressions as well as NY 11507. www.clarkbotanic.org. 516-484- theater, ballroom, jazz, ballet mime class, @ 9:30AM – 9PM Mon – Thurs, 9:30AM a glimpse into her vision and creative processes 2208. www.dancevisionsny.org. 516-482-2621. ballet improvisation, ballet projects, and more. – 5PM Fri & Sat, 1 – 5PM Sun. CSH Fish with this slide program accompaniment to the (Rain date will be Early drop off/late pick up is available for an Hatchery’s Diane Lundegaard’s ink and pastel August 1, 2017 @ 7 – 9PM June exhibit. Free August 3, 2017) With dances specifically chosen extra fee. Evening ballet classes are available paintings on rice paper. Free for the Clark Gardens summer concerts, we will for all levels as well as a daytime Creative Cold Spring Harbor Library Presents Long Island Museum presents Summer @ the Long Island Museum. 1200 present both Isadora Duncan works of nature Movement and Introduction to Ballet Class TriCounty Artists of Long Island Thursday Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790. www. and some rarely seen Isadora Duncan heroic from 7/5 – 8/15. Visit website for schedule and Membership Exhibition @ Cold Spring works. The company will also present original registration. $900 Harbor Library. 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring longislandmuseum.org. 631-751-0066. June . Visit the Midnight Rum contemporary and jazz dance pieces for the Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company Harbor, NY 11724. www.cshlibrary.org. 8, 2017 @ 6 – 8PM exhibition after hours. Port Jeff Brewing Co. stage that fully complement the gardens. Free presents Carnival to Feria in Huntington 631-692-6820. July 5 – August 31, 2017 @ will offer free beer tastings and for a small @ the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s 9:30AM – 9PM Mon – Thurs, 9:30AM – Dance Visions NY presents Dances at fee, refreshments will be available on museum @ Stepping Stone Heckscher Park, 5PM Fri & Sat, 1 – 5PM Sun. Some of the top Steppingstone Park grounds. Exhibition admission is free Waterside Theatre. 38 Stepping Stone Lane, Huntington, NY professional fine artists on Long Island and the Great Neck, NY 11024. www.greatneckparks. 11743. www. boroughs of NYC will exhibit their unique two- Long Island Museum presents Decoy Day @ org. 516-487-9228. www.dancevisionsny.org. solysombra.org. and three-dimensional art, with a vast variety the Long Island Museum. 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790. www.longislandmuseum. 516-482-2621. August 20, 2017 @ 7 – 8PM. 631-271-8423. July of skills, techniques, mediums and styles. Free org. 631-751-0066. . Dance Visions NY will present a unique series 14, 2017 @ 8:30 – Denise Adler presents Alter (Native) Facts: June 11, 2017 @ 1 – 5PM Explore the museum’s duck decoy gallery and of dances for Steppingstone Waterside Theater. 10:30PM. Concert Look Closer – A Really Real group show Works will include their acclaimed Duncan celebrating the @ Pleiades Gallery. 530 West 25th Street learn all about the art of decoy carving from dance repertory over the water in addition to music and dance of #405, NYC 10001. www.pleiadesgallery.com. local carvers. Demonstrations and facilitated contemporary works tailored for the waterside these festive seasons with live Flamenco and 646-230-0056. Through June 10, Tuesday discussion ongoing throughout the day. Free stage. Free Brazilian Samba! Huntington’s Heckscher Park – Saturday 11AM – 6PM. A juried group with admission at the Chapin Rainbow Stage. Free pre-concert New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School show curated by Denise Adler. The show will Long Island Museum presents Senior class in Samba. Free @ the Long Island Museum. of Ballet Nutcracker Auditions for Ages 6 look at artists who create work that inspires Tuesday 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790. – 15 @ Mandracchia/Sawmill Intermediate Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company empathy by filtering ideas through their School Auditorium. 103 New Highway, presents Carnival to Feria at SCCC @ distinct perspective, exposing truths where www.longislandmuseum.org. 631-751-0066. Commack, NY 11725. www.ohmanballet.org. Suffolk County Community College’s Van many believed there to be a lie. This stands in June 13, 2017 @ 10AM – 12PM. Seniors 62 and older are invited for a free, self-guided tour 631-462-6266. June 4, 2017 @ 1 – 4:30PM. Nostrand Theatre, Michael J. Grant Campus, direct contrast to what surrounds us at every Auditions for Ohman’s 36th season of The Brentwood, NY 11717. www.sunysuffolk. turn in our media saturated world where of Midnight Rum: Long Island Prohibition, on Nutcracker presented at Hofstra University edu. 631-851-6700. September 30, 2017 @ misconceptions are purposefully propagated display in the Visitors Center. Free will be held at the Ohman School, 60 Calvert 8 – 10PM. Concert celebrating the music by the powerful whose main focus is self- Long Island Museum presents Museum Avenue, Commack, 11725. This is Long and dance of these festive seasons with live interest. Free Library Partnership @ the Long Island Island’s largest Nutcracker production and the Flamenco music and dance with special guest Deborah Katz presents Nature Unbound, Museum. 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY only one performed in the tradition of George artists from SambaNY performing traditional a Solo Exhibit @ Roslyn Village Gallery. 11790. www.longislandmuseum.org. 631-751- Balanchine’s New York City Ballet version. Brazilian Samba! Free pre-concert class in 21 Main Street, Roslyn, NY 11576. 0066. June 14, 2017 @ 2:30 – 4:30PM. Enjoy Children ages 6 – 9 will audition immediately Samba. Free www.Roslynvillagegallery.com. 516-721-7807. a guided tour of the Edible Eden exhibition Page 18 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 followed by a discussion of Thomas Barritt’s Community Park. 7800 Jericho Tpke, NY 11743. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631- “Long Island Food: A History from Family Woodbury, NY 11797. 516-334-2551. www. 423-7610. June 27, 2017 @ 7:30 – 10PM. Farms & Oysters to Craft Spirits” with Carolyn suburbanart.org. 516-334-2551. Receiving on In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples History Emerson, Reference Librarian at Emma S. June 16, 2017 @ 4 -7PM. Viewing on June to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Huntington Public Library presents Clark Memorial Library. Register and pick up 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 10AM – 4PM (closed Edmea Tetua (Janet Suzman) near Erimo, Midnight Rum: Long Island & Prohibition, the book at the library after May 15. Library Sunday, June 18). Reception June 20, 2017 the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the with Jonathan Olly, Assistant Curator, members will be notified of book availability. @ 7 – 10PM. Removal June 24, 2017 10AM eclectic array of passengers discovers a group Long Island Museum @ Huntington Public Free – 12PM. $19-32 of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace Library. 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY and camaraderie abound until the ship is 11743. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631- Main Street Gallery presents “Members 427-5165. June 9, 2017 @ 2 – 4PM. The story Showtime” @ Huntington Arts Council. 213 descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. www. Film Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally of Prohibition on Long Island is an opportunity to look at an important chapter of our history as huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423. Through Cinema Arts Centre presents National they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in Theatre Live: PETER PAN @ Cinema Arts destruction. Call for pricing information. experienced through the lives of New Yorkers, June 17, 2017 @ 9AM – 5PM, Mon – Fri; both rural and urban. The thirteen-year “noble Sat, 12 – 4PM. Huntington Arts Council Centre. 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY Huntington Public Library presents features works of art by our Artist Members. 11743. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423- She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry experiment” was rooted in more than a century Free 7610. June 10, 2017 @ 2 – 7PM. When Peter (Documentary) @ Huntington Public of activism by temperance advocates who sought to first limit alcohol consumption and Main Street Gallery presents Invitational Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, Library. 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. 11743. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631- then ban it entirely. This talk coincides with an Show, “Two Roads Diverged in a Wood” exhibition of the same name at the Long Island @ Huntington Arts Council. 213 Main Street, In return, she is invited to Neverland, where 427-5165. June 1, 2017 @ 6:30 – 8PM. Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the 2014, NR, 87 mins. Directed by Mary Dore. Museum through September 4, 2017. Call to Huntington, NY 11743. www.huntingtonarts. register. Open to all. Free org. 631-271-8423. June 22 – July 15, vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, This film is a provocative, rousing and often 2017 @ 9AM – 5PM, Mon – Fri; Sat, 12 music and make-believe ensues. Call for humorous account of the birth of the women s Huntington Public Library presents Saving – 4PM. Reception June 23, 2017 @ 6 – pricing information liberation movement in the late 1960s through Long Island’s Historic Properties with the 8PM. Huntington Arts Council features an Cinema Arts Centre presents Cult Cafe: to its contemporary manifestations in the new Society for the Preservation of Long Island invitational exhibition with artists Joan Weiss, WESTWORLD @ Cinema Arts Centre. 423 millennium, direct from the women who lived Antiquities (SPLIA) Howard Pohl and Kenneth Ng. Reception is Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. it. It presents the women at the forefront of the @ Huntington Public open to the public. Free cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610. June 10, seismic changes of the time, as well as those Library. 338 Main 2017 @ 10 – 11:30PM. Westworld is a 1973 who continue to bang the drum of equality Street, Huntington, Main Street Gallery presents “Portrait of NY 11743. www. an Artist” with Juror Dan Christoffel @ American science fiction Western thriller today. No registration required. Open to all. film written and directed by novelist Michael Free thehuntingtonlibrary. 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Director Sarah Kautz, discussing Long Island art by various artists selected for this juried historic properties and what can be done to competition selected by artist and juror Dan Cinema Arts Centre presents Anything Prior to his appointment to the United States Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall worked as save them. Call 631-427-5165 to register. Open Christoffel. Reception is open to the public. But Silent: IT’S THE OLD ARMY to all. Free Free GAME @ Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park a lawyer for the NAACP. This one man play Main Street Gallery presents “Absolutely Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. tells the story of his role in the civil rights Abstract” with Juror Maxine Jurow @ cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610. June 20, movement and the people that influenced him. Lectures 2017 @ 7:30 – 9PM. A druggist (W.C. Fields) No registration required. Open to all. Free Huntington Arts Council. 213 Main Street, Huntington Public Library presents Art deals with frantic customers, a fire, a family Huntington Public Library presents Great Huntington, NY 11743. www.huntingtonarts. Lecture: MOMA Highlights with Mary picnic and a real-estate inquiry. $11-16 Black Heroes Summer Movie Series: Maya org. 631-271-8423. August 17 – September Vahey @ Huntington Public Library. 338 Angelou: And Still 9, 2017 @ 9AM – 5PM, Mon – Fri; Sat, 12 Cinema Arts Centre presents National Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. www. I Rise (2016) @ – 4PM. Reception August 18, 2017 @ 6 – Theatre Live: SALOME @ Cinema Arts thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631-427-5165. July Huntington Public 8PM. Huntington Arts Council features works Centre. 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 19, 2017 @ 7 – 8:30PM. Professor Mary Library. 338 Main of art by various artists selected for this juried 11743. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423- Vahey presents a visual lecture and discussion Street, Huntington, competition selected by artist and juror Maxine 7610. June 22, 2017 @ 7:30 – 9:30PM. An highlighting works from the collection of the NY 11743. www. Jurow. Reception is open to public. Free occupied desert nation. A radical from the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New thehuntingtonlibrary. Main Street Gallery presents Invitational wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose York. Call 631-427-5165 to register. Open to org. 631-427-5165. Show, “Timeless Artists” @ Huntington Arts mysterious dance will change the course of the all. Free world. $11-16 August 3, 2017 @ Council. 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY Huntington Public Library presents: Art 11743. www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423. Cinema Arts Centre presents Royal 6:30 – 8:30PM. The first feature Lecture: Kerry September 14 – October 7, 2017 @ 9AM – Ballet: The Dream/Symphonic Variations/ James Marshall 5PM, Mon – Fri; Sat, 12 – 4PM. Reception Marguerite @ Cinema Arts Centre. 423 documentary about the remarkable @ Huntington September 15, 2017 @ 6 – 8PM. Huntington Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. Public Library. Arts Council features an invitational exhibition cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610. June writer, poet, actress, activist Maya Angelou. No registration required. Open to all. Free 338 Main Street, with artists Carla Bell, Charlie Filizzola, Herb 25, 2017 @ 2- 4PM. This gorgeous mixed Huntington, NY Landmark on Main Street presents Film: Slapo and Phil Fusco. Reception is open to program demonstrates the great creative vision 11743. www. Clara Bow in “It” (1927) @ Landmark on public. Free of Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631-427-5165. Main Street. 232 Main Street Port Washington, Nassau Co. Museum of Art presents Halston of The Royal Ballet. The Dream is Ashton’s August 23, 2017 @ 7 – 8:30PM. adaptation of Shakespeare’s riotous comedy in NY 11050. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Style @ Nassau Co. Museum of Art. 1 Museum Professor Mary Vahey presents a visual lecture Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576. www. which a forest sprite plays havoc, armed with a 516-767-2160. August 9, 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. A love potion. $11-16 1927 silent romantic comedy that tells the story with discussion of the work of American artist nassaumuseum.org. 516-484-9337. Through Kerry James Marshall (born 1955). In 2016, July 9, Tuesday – Sunday 11AM – 4:45PM. Cinema Arts Centre presents Film Noir: of a spunky shop girl Betty Lou Spence (Clara Bow) who sets her sights on the handsome, the Metropolitan Museum of Art mounted the Nassau County Museum of Art presents the CAPE FEAR @ Cinema Arts Centre. 423 largest museum retrospective to date of his first comprehensive retrospective of the works Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. wealthy boss Cyrus Waltham, Jr. (Antonio Moreno) of the department store where she work. Curator Ian Alteveer stated, “Marshall’s of the American fashion designer Halston. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610. June 26, work illustrates the American experience Halston Style includes many never-before-seen 2017 @ 7:30 – 10PM. When attorney Sam works. However, they belong to different social classes. Based on a novella by Elinor Glyn that as unimaginable without black history and objects from the designer’s personal archives Bowden (Nick Nolte) knowingly withholds culture. Through the tropes of traditional and includes more than 60 Halston fashions, evidence that would acquit violent sex offender was originally serialized in Cosmopolitan magazine. Free painting - portraiture, landscape, and other juxtaposed with photographs, artwork, Max Cady (Robert De Niro) of rape charges, narrative modes - he builds a conversation Landmark on Main Street presents Film: illustrations and accessories as well as film and Max spends 14 years in prison. But after around visibility and invisibility. The result is Buster Keaton in “Cameraman” (1928) video documentation. $4-12 Max’s release, knowing about Sam’s deceit, a stunning body of work that is both intimate @ Landmark on Main Street. 232 Main Northport Arts Coalition presents he devotes his life to stalking and destroying and monumental.” Call 631-427-5165 to Street Port Washington, NY 11050. www. Northport Art Walk and Music Event @ the Bowden family. When practical attempts register. Open to all. Free Main Street, Northport, NY 11768. www. to stop Max fail, Sam realizes that he must act landmarkonmainstreet.org. 516-767-2160. outside the law to protect his wife and daughter August 30, 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. A 1928 MGM Landmark on Main Street presents northportarts.org. September 24, 2017 @ 1 – The Roaring 20’s Presented by Marilyn 5PM. Northport Village walking tour. Artists in Martin Scorsese’s remake of the classic Silent Comedy starring Buster Keaton, 1962 thriller. $11-16 Marceline Day & Harold Goodwin. Hopelessly Carmino @ Landmark on Main Street. 232 placed in stores and music performed along Main Street Port Washington, NY 11050. Main Street. Free Cinema Arts Centre presents Italian in love with a woman working at MGM Studios, a clumsy man attempts to become a www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. 516-767- Suburban Art League presents 54th Annual Cinema: And the Ship Sails On @ Cinema 2160. September 13, 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. If you Arts Centre. 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, motion picture cameraman to be close to the Open Jury Show @ Syosset Woodbury object of his desire. Free like American pop culture, you will enjoy this For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 19 trip back in time to the 1920’s where modern yourself in the beauty of the Croatian Coast North Castle Library in Chappaqua, NY. Free www.huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www. American culture began. Learn about the in lovely Dubrovnik. Paint what is all around Canta Libre presents Live Performance @ huntingtoncommunityband.org. 631-757-9032. history, music, fashions, fads and follies of you, experience excursions, free time. Daily Harborfields Public Library. 31 Broadway, June 28, 2017 @ 8:30 – 10:30PM. Featuring the time and find out why “the good old days” painting classes. 9 days & 8 nights, includes Greenlawn, NY 11740. 631-757-4200. www. music that is quintessentially American. our grandparents talked about really were breakfast, tours to Dubrovnik Old Town, cantalibre.org. 631-261-9317. September 24, Music tonight by: Leonard Bernstein, Randy the good old days. In addition to entertaining Mostar, Kotor & Pelijsac, and airport transfers 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. Canta Libre Presents Live Newman, Chuck Berry and much more! Greg and informative slide presentation; sound and (airfare not included). Rooms start at $1850 per Concert at the Harborfields Library. Free Modelewski (HCB Librarian, member of our video clips of the era will bring the period to person Cinema Arts Centre presents Opera in the sax section and band director in the South life. Free Long Island Museum presents the Art of Sky Room: Jorell Williams @ Cinema Arts Huntington Public Schools) joins us as guest Montauk Library presents Astronomy Summer @ Home of Elisabeth & Phillip Centre. 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY conductor. Free Lecture: The Summer Solstice @ Montauk Palmedo. Piper Lane, St James, NY 11780. 11743. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423- Huntington Community Band presents Library. 871 Montauk Highway, Montauk, www.longislandmuseum.org. June 24, 2017 7610. July 14, 2017 @ 8 – 10PM. Baritone Concert #2, “The Classics Return” @ the NY 11954. www.montauklibrary.org. 631- @ 5 – 8PM. Join us at the exquisite home of and Long Island native Jorell Williams has Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Heckscher 668-3377. www.MontaukObservatory.com. Elisabeth and Phillip Palmedo in Head of the been hailed by Opera News as having “a solid Park. Route 25A Huntington, NY 11743. June 21, 2017 @ 7 – 8:30PM. What makes Harbor. Kick off vocal core and easy, natural production” and www.huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www. the days longer and the nights shorter? What’s the summer while the New York Times for being “magnificent” huntingtoncommunityband.org. 631-757-9032. the astronomical reason for the warmth in the enjoying delicious and “rich toned”, as well as having “perfect” July 5, 2017 @ 8:30 – 10:30PM. Featuring air? We’ll explore the science of the sun and food and cocktails, comedic timing. $11-16 a rich program of familiar music from the the sky, as well as the summer festivals that fine art & sculpture, Folk Music Society of Huntington presents classical repertoire to some modern day fun! ancient and modern people have created to a panoramic view Ellis Paul @ the Congregational Church of Free celebrate the brightest time of the year. Since and a magnificent sunset over Stony Brook Huntington. 30 Washington Drive, Centerport, Huntington Community Band presents 2014, William Francis Taylor has been NASA/ Harbor. $100 NY 11721. Lichurch.org. 631-423-4004. www. Concert #3, “Musical Milestones” @ the JPL Solar System Ambassador, giving talks Nassau Co. Museum of Art presents 2017 fmsh.org. 631-425-2925. June 3, 2017 @ Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Heckscher about the universe around us, as well as sharing Museum Ball “Night at Studio 54” @ Nassau 7 – 11PM. Is a gifted singer songwriter and Park. Route 25A Huntington, NY 11743. telescopes and stars with the public. He is also Co. Museum of Art. 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn singular storyteller, a musician whose words www.huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www. a local tutor and a life-long East End resident. Harbor, NY 11576. www.nassaumuseum. reach out from inside and yet also express the huntingtoncommunityband.org. 631-757-9032. The lecture will be followed by a guided tour org. 516-484-9337. June 10, 2017 @ 7PM. feelings, thoughts and sensibilities that most July 12, 2017 @ 8:30 – 10:30PM. Featuring of the night sky through a telescope, weather Honoring Rita & Frank Castagna. The 2017 people can relate to in one way or another an eclectic mix of exciting music from a permitting. Free Museum Ball recreates the fabulous and regardless of age or upbringing. Free variety of sources. Music by: The Beatles, infamous world of Studio 54 where superstar Folk Music Society of Huntington presents John Williams and MANY more selections Misc fashion designer Halston, subject of Halston Folk Jam/Song Circle/Sing Along @ South that you’ll recognize as they are milestones Style, the Museum’s current comprehensive Huntington Public Library. 145 Pidgeon Hill that we have come to love. Our very special Cinema Arts Centre presents Gay Pride Art retrospective, held forth with his celebrity Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. www. guest soloist is Christine Dore who returns Exhibit and My Private Idaho @ Cinema friends—Liza Minnelli, Bianca Jagger and shpl.info. 631-649-4411. www.fmsh.org. 631- to perform with the HCB as featured pianist Arts Centre. 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, Andy Warhol, among them. The Ball’s honorary 425-2925. June 11, 2017 @ 1 – 4PM. Everyone in THE BEST OF SCOTT JOPLIN. Shane NY 11743. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631- chair is Lesley Frowick, Halston’s niece and is welcome to play, sing or just listen. Free Helfner joins us as guest conductor. Free 423-7610. June 3, 2017 @ 1 – 5PM. “BORN heir, curator of Halston Style and author of Folk Music Society of Huntington presents Huntington Community Band presents THIS WAY”, a Celebration of Queer Arts Halston: Inventing American Fashion. The Concert #4, “Horns that Swing” @ the and Culture...Garden Party Reception with Museum’s major annual fundraiser and one Hard Luck Café @ Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Heckscher Sangria and Snacks, Performances featuring of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Park. Route 25A Huntington, NY 11743. Soprano extraordinaire, Danielle Davis, the social season. For further information, to learn cinemaartscentre.org. 800-838-3006. www. fmsh.org. 631-425-2925. June 15, 2017 @ 7:30 www.huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www. beautiful Burlesque dancer, Sarah Tonin, the about sponsorship opportunities or to request huntingtoncommunityband.org. 631-757-9032. evocative poet Jane LeCroy and more. Cult an invitation, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 16. Call – 10:30PM. See website for more information. $10-15 July 19, 2017 @ 8:30 – 10:30PM. Featuring Cafe co-sponsoring with a viewing of “My for ticket pricing. an eclectic mix of exciting jazz music in Own Private Idaho with a drag performance Northport Arts Coalition presents Sunday Folk Music Society of Huntington presents addition to concert band favorites as a part by Lady LaBelle at 10PM. $5 Art in the Park Festival @ Northport Village Annual Folk Festival @ the Chapin Rainbow of the week long Huntington Arts Council’s Cinema Arts Centre presents Movie Park Patio at the Dock. End of Main Street, Stage in Huntington Heckscher Park. celebration of Jazz music! Guest soloists Trivia Night @ Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Northport, NY 11768. www.northportarts.org. Route 25A, Huntington, NY 11743. www. tonight are: HORNUCOPIA - French Horn Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. July 9, 2017 @ 10AM – 5PM. Art vendors, huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www.fmsh. Quartet featuring: Alan Orloff, Tara Adams, cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610. June Middle Eastern dance, musicians and poetry org. 631-425-2925. July 29, 2017 12 – 6PM. Christine Zacher and Tom Gellert. Northport 5, 2017 @ 8 – 10PM. 60 questions based all readings at Northport Village Park. Art Afternoon of unplugged artist showcases and Community Band Director Don Sherman around film, actors and actresses, awards, vendors 10 AM - 5 PM. Festivities begin at song swaps in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. returns to the podium as our guest conductor. and everything else associated with the world noon! Free Free Band). Free of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a Northport Arts Coalition presents Long Folk Music Society of Huntington presents Huntington Public Library presents The battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You Island Sound and Art Festival @ Northport Sara Lee Guthrie and The Mammals @ Queazles @ Huntington Public Library. 338 can form teams, so bring some friends and Village Park Patio at the Dock. End of the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. www. work together. Feel free to come alone and play Main Street, Northport, NY 11768. www. Heckscher Park. Route 25A, Huntington, thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631-427-5165. solo, or join a team! $5 northportarts.org. August 20, 2017 @ 12 – NY 11743. www.huntingtonny.gov. 631-351- July 22, 2017 @ 2 – 4PM. Get ready for a Huntington Historical Society presents 6PM. Art vendors, drum circle and live bands in 3089. www.fmsh.org. 631-425-2925. July 29, rocking good time with Huntington’s favorite Spring Festival of Gardens - Garden Tour Northport Village Park. Artists painting in the 2017 8:30 – 10:30PM. Sara Lee Guthrie and rock-and-rollers. Rock out or swoon to songs @ Dr. Daniel Kissam House Museum. 434 park. All welcome to participate in the fun! Free The Mammals - A new generation of folk. of the sixties from groups like the Beatles, Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. www. Preceded by NERFA presents: Young Folk. As Four Seasons, Dave Clark Five and Herman’s HuntingtonHistoricalSociety.org. 631-427- part of the Huntington Summer Arts Festival. Hermits. Free Free 7045. June 4, 2017 @ 12 – 4PM. Visit six Music Huntington Public Library presents Marc remarkable gardens in private homes of Canta Libre presents Live Performance @ Gallery North presents 2017 Outdoor Berger and Ride @ Huntington Public Library. local garden enthusiast. We will have plants Heckscher Museum of Art. 2 Prime Avenue Art Show and Music Festival @ Gallery 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. for sale, gift certificates give away and light Huntington, NY 11743. www.hecksher.org. North. 90 North Country Road, Setauket, www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631-427-5165. refreshments. $30 – 40 631-351-3250. www.cantalibre.org. 631-261- NY 11733. www.gallerynorth.org. 631-751- September 22, 2017 @ 7 – 10:30PM. Marc Huntington Historical Society presents 9317. June 2, 2017 @ 7 – 8:30PM. Canta 2676. September 9, 2017 @ 10AM – 5PM. Berger’s American roots songs capture the Evening of Wine Under the Stars Wine Libre Chamber Ensemble performs live music Gallery North is pleased to present the annual vastness and romance of the American West, Tasting @ Dr. Daniel Kissam House at the Heckscher Museum of Art. Free Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival. Since while exploring its deep roots in the American Museum. 434 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY Canta Libre presents Live Performance @ 1965, Gallery North has hosted this treasured psyche. He has performed at Austin’s South 11743. www.HuntingtonHistoricalSociety.org. Mohonk Mountain House. 1000 Mountain Long Island staple. With over 100 exhibiting by Southwest Music Festival and has opened 631-427-7045. September 7, 2017 @ 6:30 – Rest Road. New Paltz, NY 12561. 855-833- artists and artisans, the Outdoor Art Show and shows for Bob Dylan and other national acts. 9:30PM. Join us for our 27th annual Evening 3798. www.cantalibre.org. 631-261-9317. June Music Festival features a variety of art and The band includes Marc Berger on vocals, of Wine Under the Stars, wine tasting event 20, 2017 @ 3 – 4:30PM. Chamber Ensemble crafts such as painting, photography, ceramics, acoustic guitar, harmonica; Mike Ricciardi on held at Dr. Daniel Kissam House Museum. performs live concert at the Mohonk Mountain woodcarving, jewelry, glass art, and more. drums and percussion; Jack O’Hara on bass, Evening includes food from local restaurants, House in New Paltz, NY. Free with purchase The two-day event provides the community an electric and slide guitars; D’raz on accordion; live music, exciting auctions and fun filled of meal opportunity to interact with artists, purchase Rob Meador on mandolin. Free raffle baskets. $70 - 100 finely made crafts and enjoy a weekend full of Canta Libre presents Live Performance @ exciting activities. Free Island Hills Chorus presents Stagelight Jan Guarino presents “Explore. Discover. North Castle Public Library. 19 Whippoorwill Serenade @ The Noel S Ruiz Theatre/ Paint.” On The Croatian Coast @ Road East, Armonk, NY 10504. 914-273-3887. Huntington Community Band presents CM Performing Arts Center. 931 Montauk Dubrovnik, Croatia. 631-368-4800. www. www.cantalibre.org. 631-261-9317. September Concert #1, “American Portraits” @ the Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769. www.cmpac. guarinographics.com. [email protected]. 17, 2017 @ 3 – 4:30PM. Canta Libre Presents Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Heckscher com. 631-218-2810. www.islandhillschorus. Sign up before September 20, 2017. Immerse Live Concert at Whippoorwill Hall in the Park. Route 25A Huntington, NY 11743. com. 516-857-6015. August 20, 2017 @ 2 – 4PM. Page 20 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Broadway show tunes and pop songs sung traditional sounds of Latin America. Bilingual classical jazz, blues, traditional R&B, country, Loft musicians performs love songs of the war in 4 part acapella harmony, with a story line program notes and introduction accompany all Americana and open mic. All age appropriate. years. $10 everyone will enjoy. Humor, variety, and performances. Program takes place in the Carriage Lawn chairs/blankets suggested. Weather The Jazz Loft presents Chiara Izzi @ The beautiful music. You’ll not want to moss this Museum’s Gillespie Room. Free with regular permitting. Free Jazz Loft. 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, performance! $15 museum admission Northport Arts Coalition presents NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. Landmark on Main Street presents Vintage Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents Wednesday - Mountain Maidens @ June 9, 2017 @ 7 – 9:30PM. Chiari Izzi is an Bliss Music of Motown @ Landmark on Main Concert in the Park @ the Chapin Rainbow Northport Public Library. 151 Laurel Avenue, award winning Italian singer songwriter who Street. 232 Main Street Port Washington, NY Stage in Huntington Heckscher Park. Northport, NY 11768. www.nenpl.org. 631- has been described by Jazz Times as “a talent 11050. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. 516- Route 25A, Huntington, NY 11743. www. 261-6930. www.northportarts.org. June 14, to be heard, admired and anticipated after the 767-2160. July 12, 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. In the huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www.npso. 2017 @ 7 – 9PM. Three voices blended in release of her debut album “Motifs”. Chiara’s sixties, Detroit became the birthplace of the org. 516-565-0646. July 9, 2017 @ 8:30 – splendid harmony singing folk, country, gospel sound is based on her unique interpretation of Motown sound. Susanne LoFaso and Vincent 10PM. The Nassau Pops will be performing and songs of social justice. Accompanied by a fusion of different genres including jazz, pop Roccaro will cover the origins of R&B and the live music as part of the Huntington Summer guitars, banjo, dulcimer, autoharp, spoons and and Mediterranean sounds. $15-20 Motown era. Vintage Bliss will perform the Arts Festival in Huntington’s Heckscher Park castanets. Free The Jazz Loft presents the Rueben Salles hits of the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha & at the Chapin Rainbow Stage. Free Northport Arts Coalition presents Quintet @ The Jazz Loft. 275 Christian the Vandellas, the Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents Wednesday - Armenian Songs From My Avenue, Stony Brook, NY 11790. www. Billy Preston, the Temptations and more! Free Concert in the Park @ Greis Park. 55 Heart @ Northport Public Library. 151 Laurel thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. June 10, Landmark on Main Street presents Graham Wilbur Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563. www. Avenue, Northport, NY 11768. www.nenpl. 2017 @ 7 – 9:30PM. Rueben Salles, an Nash in Port Washington @ Landmark on lynbrookvillage.net/recreation. 516-599- org. 631-261-6930. www.northportarts.org. unconventional Brazilian born composer Main Street. 232 Main Street Port Washington, 8000. www.npso.org. 516-565-0646. July 14, July 12, 2017 @ 7 – 9PM. Ruthann Turekian, explores a sophisticated mix of contemporary NY 11050. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. 2017 @ 8 – 9:30PM. The Nassau Pops will soprano (with Daniel Ragone, pianist) shares and classical influences. $10-20 516-767-2160. July 22, 2017 @ 8-11PM. be performing live music in Greis Park in songs of her Armenian heritage. “Hayeren The Jazz Loft presents the Jazz Loft Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash Lynbrook. See website for ticket information. Yerker Eem Srdes”. Free Allstars in a Celebration of Jean Prysock’s is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents Northport Arts Coalition presents Do- 90th Birthday @ The Jazz Loft. 275 Christian inductee - with both Crosby, Stills, and Nash Concert in the Park @ the Chelsea Mansion. ing Music – The Sound and the Light Avenue, Stony Brook, NY 11790. www. and the Hollies. He was also inducted into the 34 Muttontown Ln, east Norwich, NY 11732. Ensemble @ Northport Public Library. 151 thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. June 17, 2017 Songwriter’s Hall of Fame twice, as a solo www.chelseamansion.com. 516-571-8551. Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY 11768. www. @ 7 – 9:30PM. The Jazz Loft Allstars will artist and with CSN, and he is a Grammy www.npso.org. 516-565-0646. July 19, 2017 nenpl.org. 631-261-6930. www.northportarts. celebrate the 90th birthday of Jean Prysock. Award winner. $59-86 @ 8 – 9:30PM. The Nassau Pops will be org. July 28, 2017 @ 7:30 – 9:30PM. This Jean is the wife of American jazz and R&B Landmark on Main Street presents David performing live music at the Chelsea Mansion. groundbreaking ensemble of young musicians singer Arthur Prysock known for his emotive Glukh Duo: Russian Music @ Landmark on See website for ticket information. “inhabits the sonic space between rock/pop ballad singing. $10-20 Main Street. 232 Main Street Port Washington, Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents and classical chamber music.” Their accolades The Jazz Loft presents Charlie Parker NY 11050. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Concert in the Park @ Memorial Park. 195 include regular appearances on the children’s with Strings @ The Jazz Loft. 275 Christian 516-767-2160. July 26, 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501. www. series of the Chamber Music Society of Avenue, Stony Brook, NY 11790. www. Trumpeter David Glukh and Pianist/Vocalist mineola-ny.gov/Pages/MineolaNY_Rec/ Lincoln Center as well as open music parties thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. June 23 & 24, Iouri Grichetchkine are excited to present their parks/memorial. 516-746-0750. www.npso. and a residency at the Abrons Art Center on the 2017 @ 7 – 9:15PM. The Jazz Loft presents newest program exploring the Russian musical org. 516-565-0646. July 21, 2017 @ 8 – 9PM. lower east side in NYC. Audience interaction Charlie Parker with Strings featuring Chris tradition. Expect Romances by Tchaikovsky The Nassau Pops will be performing live encouraged. Reception follows. Free Donohue backed by a full studio orchestra. and Rachmaninov, Russian Gypsy and folk music in the Memorial Park. See website for Northport Arts Coalition presents NAC $25-30 music, Iouri’s own compositions, Russian ticket information. Wednesday - Sabori: The Salsa and Latin The Jazz Loft presents a Concert with the melodies that became swing standards in Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents Jazz Band @ Northport Public Library. 151 Interplay Jazz Orchestra @ The Jazz Loft. America and much much more. Free Concert in the Park @ Syosset/Woodbury Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY 11768. www. 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, NY Landmark on Main Street presents Tommy Park. 7800 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY nenpl.org. 631-261-6930. www.northportarts. 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. Emmanuel @ Landmark on Main Street. 11797. oysterbaytown.com/departments/ org. August 9, 2017 @ 7 – 9PM. The salsa and June 29, 2017 @ 7 – 9:15PM. The Jazz Loft 232 Main Street Port Washington, NY 11050. parks/. 516-797-4128. www.npso.org. 516-565- Latin jazz band called Sabori plays the music presents The Interplay Jazz Orchestra. The www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. 516-767-2160. 0646. July 26, 2017 @ 9 – 9PM. 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July 22, recorded at his new studio - Black Squirrel Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents 5 Thursday night concerts at the Robert W. 2017 @ 7 – 9PM. The Jazz Submarine - in Omaha where he now lives. The Concert in the Park @ Memorial Park. 195 Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park. Loft presents the Warren record will be released on CD & vinyl on June Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501. www. This year’s theme -- “March into Summer” Vache Trio. Warren has 16, 2017 on Sweet’s label - Honeycomb Hideout mineola-ny.gov/Pages/MineolaNY_Rec/ -- will feature a blend of marches, overtures, been astounding audiences - with label support and distribution provided parks/memorial. 516-746-0750. www.npso. classics and popular favorites. Weekly features for decades worldwide with by Sony/ RED Distribution, LLC. $28-38 org. 516-565-0646. August 4, 2017 @ 8 – include guest conductors, vocalists, and his cornet,trumpet and Landmark on Main presents Afternoon 9PM. The Nassau Pops will be performing live instrumental soloists, as well as the Northport flugelhorn stylings. $15-20 Chorale and Northport Community Jazz T.E.A. Series presents Kate Beckman @ music in the Memorial Park. See website for The Jazz Loft presents the Landmark on Main Street. 232 Main Street Orchestra. Free ticket information. Third Annual Harbor Jazz Festival @ The Port Washington, NY 11050. www.www. Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra presents North Shore Pops Concert Band presents Jazz Loft. 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, landmarkonmainstreet.org. 516-767-2160. Music of Americana @ the Chapin Rainbow September 27, 2017 @ 2 – 3:30PM. Critically Concert in the Park @ Eisenhower Park. NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. 1899 Park Blvd, Westbury, NY 11590. www. Stage in Huntington Heckscher Park. August 9 – 13, 2017 @ 7 – 9PM. The Jazz acclaimed vocalist Kate Beckman, with Route 25A, Huntington, NY 11743. www. musical director Eric Baum, brings her cabaret nassaucountyny.gov/2797/Eisenhower-Park. Loft presents the Third Annual Harbor Jazz 516-572-0348. www.npso.org. 516-565- huntingtonny.gov. 631-351-3089. www. Festival which runs from 8/9 to 8/13. $15-20 Hit Me with a Hot Note to the Landmark’s northshorepops.org. (516) 574-3059. July 2, Afternoon T.E.A. Series. Get ready to tap 0646. August 11, 2017 @ 8 – 9PM. The The Jazz Loft presents the Interplay Jazz Nassau Pops will be performing live music 2017 @ 8:30 – 10:30PM. Music of Americana, your toes and bounce to music from the 20’s in the ever-popular “Pops” style! A wide array Orchestra. @ 275 Christian Avenue, Stony through the swing era with popular tunes such in the Eisenhower Park. 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Friday Jazz Loft. 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790. www. Evenings June 2 – September 1, 2017 @ NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631 751-1895. presents The Australian Pink Floyd Show longislandmuseum.org. 631-751-0066. June 7 – 9PM. Street music featuring singer/ June 7, 2017 @ 1 – 2:30PM. A trio of Jazz – The Best Side of the Moon 2017 @ Tilles 18, 2017 @ 2 -3PM. Sing and dance along to songwriters, folk, bluegrass, new age, Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 21 Blvd, Greenvale, NY 11548. www.tillescenter. House. 223 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, of pace. Combining magic and comedy with on techniques and strategies for transforming org. 516-299-3100. July 30, 2017 @ 7 – 10PM. NY 11702. www.jackjackscoffeehouse.com. an amazing gift of intuition, Pat’s performance ordinary scenes into extraordinary ones with The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns in 631-526-9983. www.babylonvillagearts.org. must be seen to be believed…or disbelieved. watercolor; scenes that reach out and connect 2017 with a new set of Pink Floyd songs – 631-669-1810. September 7, 2017 @ 7:30 Free with viewers. Joyce Hicks is from Texas and ‘The Best Side Of The Moon’ incorporating – 9:30PM. Featured poet for BVAC Spoken Landmark on Main Street presents Warren teaches workshops all over the country. Once a full performance of what many would call Word Series is Long Island poet Anthony di Shein “Broadway Melodies” @ Landmark on technical aspects of watercolor have been the most iconic rock album of all time. Expect Pietro. Reading will be held at Jack Jack’s Main Street. 232 Main Street Port Washington, mastered you too will begin to paint from that to hear the classic “Dark Side of the Moon” Coffee House in Babylon Village. Reading NY 11050. www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. sacred place that resides within each of us. album in its entirety as well as some of the will begin at 7:30. Open mic format. Free 516-767-2160. June 21, 2017 @ 2 – 3PM. Who Joyce brings her passion and love for teaching most popular songs from the Syd Barrett years, Northport Arts Coalition presents Poets in can resist the anticipation as you are sitting to inspire and motivate in a fun, fast-paced “Meddle”, “Wish You Were Here”, “Animals”, Port @ Caffee Portofino. 249 Main Street, in your theatre seat waiting for the curtain to workshop. $550-575 “The Wall”, “The Final Cut”, “Momentary Northport, NY 11768. www.caffeportofinonpt. go up on a Broadway show. Take a trip down Art Guild Presents a Silkscreen Watercolor Lapse of Reason” and “The Division Bell”. com. 631-262-7656. www.northportarts.org. memory lane with some of the greatest songs Workshop with Stephanie Navon-Jacobson, $45-75 Fourth Friday of every month starting June ever written for the stage. Warren performs The @ The Art Guild’s Elderfields Preserve. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts 23, 2017 @ 7:30 – 10PM. Ongoing, every 4th Broadway tunes featuring composers like 200 Port Washington Blvd. Manhasset, presents Asian Youth Orchestra @ Tilles Friday of the month. Featured poets and open Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, NY 11030. www.theartguild.org. 516-304- Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern readings. All are welcome to participate. Free Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, and 5797. July 8 – 9, 2017 @ 10AM – 3PM. Blvd, Greenvale, NY 11548. www.tillescenter. 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Come great violinists. with Marilyn Hacker, 2017 Poet-In-Residence. @ Northport Public Library. 151 Laurel Road, Since her debut discover this Hacker will give a poetry workshop, followed Northport, NY 11768. www.nenpl.org. 631-261- unique process that combines screen printing with the New York by a poetry reading. This will follow with the 6930. www.northportarts.org. 631261-6917. with drawing and painting techniques using Philharmonic at the age of eight she has award ceremony for WWBA’s 2017 Student September 13, 2017 @ 7:30 – 9PM. Northport water-based materials. Non-toxic, versatile performed with the greatest orchestras, Poetry Contest where the Grand Champions Plays will present scenes from “Ever Random” and simple to master. Create unique prints conductors and accompanists internationally and multiple prize winners will receive by Patrick Sherrard. This play is another and explore the layering possibilities for in a career spanning more than two decades. their awards. The weekend will feature an chapter in the saga of Daisy and Denny, which Sibelius: Violin Concerto, Strauss: Don Juan, appearance from Walt Whitman, himself! Call began at the Northport Library in 2014 with an overprinting on drawings, prints and other Beethoven: Symphony No. 7. $48 to register. The poetry workshop with Marilyn open rehearsal of “Random Us” and went on to media. No prior experience needed. $150-180 Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Hacker is $60, event is free performances in the New York Fringe Festival. Jan Guarino presents Watercolor Workshop presents Soft Rock Heroes: Poco, Two one-act segments have been featured in at Chelsea Mansion @ Chelsea Mansion. 34 Firefall and Orleans @ Tilles Center for the Northport One-Act Play Festival in 2016 Muttontown Lane, East Norwich, NY 11732. the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd, Theater and 2017. See more about their lives and loves www.chelseamansion.com. 516-571-8551. Greenvale, NY 11548. www.tillescenter. BroadHollow Theatre presents Young in this heart-warming play. There will be a www.guarinographics.com. 631-368-4800. org. 516-299-3100. August 19, 2017 @ 8 – Frankenstein @ BroadHollow’s BayWay Arts talkback with the cast and Playwright/Director [email protected]. Through September 10PM. Poco: These country rock pioneers Centre. 265 East Main Street, East Islip, NY following the performance. Free 30, 2017 @ 1:30 – 4PM every Tuesday & found platinum success with massive hits 11730. www.broadhollow.org. 631-581-2700. Plaza Theatrical Productions presents Friday. Come join Jan Guarino as she teaches like Crazy Love and Call It Love. Firefall: Weds June 7 @ 2PM; Fri, June 9 @ 8PM; Hairspray @ The Showplace at Bellmore the techniques of watercolor painting. Call for Hits like You Are the Woman, Strange Way Sat, June 3, 10 & 17 @ 8PM; Sun, June 4, 11, Movies. 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY pricing information. and Just Remember I Love You brought the & 18 @ 2:30PM. It’s alive! 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Free Pirates of Penzance by The Gilbert & Tilles Center for the Performing Arts THE of a Watercolor Demonstration @ Syosset Babylon Village Arts Council presents Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long ILLUSIONISTS: Live from Broadway @ Woodbury Community Park. 7800 Jericho Spoken Word Series @ Jack Jack’s Coffee Island @ Huntington Public Library. 338 Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 House. 223 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. www. Northern Blvd, Greenvale, NY 11548. www. Tpke, Woodbury, NY 11797. 516-334-2551. 11702. www.jackjackscoffeehouse.com. 631- thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 631-427-5165. June tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100. June 1, 2017 @ www.suburbanart.org. 516-334-2551. June 6, 526-9983. www.babylonvillagearts.org. 631- 4, 2017 @ 2 – 4PM. Perhaps the most popular 7:30 – 9:30PM. This mind blowing spectacular 2017 @ 8 – 10PM. Artist Bill Kuchler will 669-1810. 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Elderfields Preserve. 200 Port Washington Blvd. format. Free Known best for his popular fast-paced, comedy Manhasset, NY 11030. www.theartguild.org. Babylon Village Arts Center presents magic shows across the tri-state region, his 516-304-5797. June 22 – 25, 2017 @ 9:30AM Spoken Word Series @ Jack Jack’s Coffee psychic performances are a dramatic change – 4:30PM. In this workshop the emphasis is Page 22 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue - Page 23 Page 24 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2017 Issue For information on advertising please contact Huntington Arts Council at 631-271-8423