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Letter from the Executive Director

Long Island is fortunate that the arts DEC the Walls runs from July 27 to August other programs at Huntington Arts Council. continue year round, and summer in 18. Next up will be another juried show We are truly fortunate to live in an area that Visit Huntington is filled with vibrant performing Wearable Art, featuring works that meet recognizes the importance of the arts in our and visual arts events. at the intersection of fashion and fine art, daily lives as well as the strong economic huntingtonarts.org The Huntington Summer Arts Festival followed by Beyond the Sound beginning impact the arts have on a community. offers 42 evenings of performances with September 21, showcasing works by three of Kudos to our elected officials, town, county something for everyone, featuring the best HAC’s artist members: Jean Cohn, Grainne and state, that help make this all happen. At of local, national and international talents. de Buitlear and Michael Ricigliano. Huntington Arts Council, every individual Please look at the schedule and plan to Education remains a priority at HAC. member and funder becomes increasingly To Donate - Text the word “Give” to attend as many evenings as you can. There Our Arts-in-Education JOURNEY Program valuable in times of uncertainty. Thank you 631-419-7087 and follow the prompts is also a variety of events all over Long winds down with the close of the school all for your continued support. Island that receive funding from our Grants year, but plans are already under way for I encourage everyone to continue to for the Arts program. the fall, beginning with our CTLE certified participate in the arts. This issue of Arts Our Exhibition Program features several teaching training workshops. HAC is also Cultural News is filled with a variety of Summer 2018 different shows in our Main Street Gallery. proud to announce that we will host the first arts events: see some of the marvelous The Member Showcase in June celebrates the Long Island Entrepreneur Boot Camp in performances; visit a museum or gallery; Table of Contents wealth of talent of our artists in an eclectic cooperation with New York Foundation for create something! Enjoy the wealth of arts showing of a variety of works and genres. the Arts, in partnership with the New York in Huntington and throughout Long Island. 6 Children & Family This is followed by Stars, Stripes and Pin State Council on the Arts. Our fellow arts 14 Arts In Education Ups: Work Inspired By Sailor Jerry, a juried councils throughout long island will assist show curated by Keith Tobolski. The show in planning and implementation (see page 15 Exhibition Program runs from June 29 to July 21, and is a great 4). 16 Grants way to celebrate Americana and the Fourth As always, I extend my gratitude to the of July. We will then feature works by Long Town of Huntington, Suffolk County and Marc Courtade 20 Summer Arts Festival Island artists who have been awarded grants New York State for their continued support Executive Director through our Decentralization Program; of the Huntington Summer Arts Festival and Huntington Arts Council

Cover Art by Jan Guarino Fearless Watercolors Congratulations [email protected] 631-368-4800 A New Look Congratulations to our very own Emily Rapuano, Grants for the Arts Coordinator, You may have noticed there is a new part of our rich heritage; a heritage that we for being named a Huntington Chamber look to our logo. This logo is the start of are very proud of. It made sense that the sun 2018 Celebrate Long Island’s Young our branding campaign which has been remain the primary element of our enhanced Professionals honoree. Emily’s work developed to refresh and energize the logo. at the Huntington Arts Council, helping Main Street Gallery visual representation of the Huntington Arts The sun represents many things; light, to facilitate the Long Island Arts Grant 213 Main St., Huntington Council. growth, energy and strength. It is a program made possible with funds from the transformative symbol, encapsulating who Decentralization Program of the New York Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm we are and what we are about. This modern State Council on the Arts and her “winning Sat. 12pm - 4pm version of the sun incorporates a spiral. The spirit” helped her achieve this recognition. spiral represents the Council’s core of serving The event showcased 30 young people 631.271.8423 the community, inclusive of all genres of under 30 who have impacted their business, art and people, and our ongoing work to industry and community. Emily is pictured build relationships through collaboration Arts Cultural News is published here at the award ceremony on May 2, 2018 and the exchange of ideas. The spiral is far with Committee Members Diane Palma and three times a year by the reaching, representing our work to foster Cooper Macco. Huntington Arts Council, Inc. and the arts not just in Huntington, but across is made possible, in part, with Long Island and beyond. As we continue public funds from the New York to grow and evolve with new opportunities State Council on the Arts, the Suffolk and programs to expand our base, the sun County Office of Cultural Affairs, the will continue to reflect and represent the Huntington Arts Council. Incorporating Town of Huntington, corporations, the tagline “Brighter lives through art” ties foundations and individuals. The Arts Several months ago new board member these messages together. Council gratefully acknowledges the Paul Biedermann, Creative Director/Owner Today we are rich with history, but support of Town Supervisor Chad of re:DESIGN took on the job of designing working toward our future, cultivating the A. Lupinacci and Council members a more contemporary, sophisticated, logo to creative nature innate in all of us, thriving Mark Cuthbertson, Eugene Cook, signify who and what the Council stands for. to be more relevant and able to serve the The image of the sun is a universal symbol community in a meaningful way. We are Joan Cergol and Edmund J.M. Smyth that has been associated with the Huntington excited for the future and our contribution and the Suffolk County Delegation Arts Council for decades. It is an important to the ever changing landscape of the arts. of the New York State Assembly and Senate and the Suffolk County Council members.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eileen Katherine Boyd STAFF Huntington Arts Council is a Samuel E. Miller - President Marc Franchi Marc Courtade Executive Director 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Toni Wortman - Vice President Joshua Kreitzman John Chicherio Performing Arts Director To include a bequest to Huntington Arts Maureen H. Starr Director of Public Relations & Marketing Kay Sato - Secretary Kevin O’Connell Council in your will add “I give to Huntington Kieran Johnson Business Manager Arts Council, Inc, with offices at 213 Main Arlene Haims David R. Okrent, Esq. Gina Van Bell Arts in Education Coordinator St, Huntington, NY 11743 a general bequest Beth Levinthal Christopher Quirin Emily Rapuano Grants for Arts Coordinator of $[amount], to be used for its exempt Rita Bender Angela Rogan purposes.” Rachel M. Kalina Administrative/Public Relations Assistant Paul Biedermann Sandy Chapin Arts in Education Chairperson Page 2 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Spot

Letter From The Supervisor

Dear Friends: Star Melissa Errico performing vocals with Among the other “must sees” this sum- Summer is a season that Grammy & Emmy winner Bryan Batt on mer are some terrific exhibitions offered is always full of arts and piano (June 29) followed by The Lords of by The Heckscher Museum of Art, includ- cultural activities and 52nd Street (Billy Joel’s original band) with ing “Heavy Metal: The Photographs of Jan the Town of Hunting- Richie Cannata (June 30). However, I am Staller,” “The Age of Tiffany: Between Nou- ton helps to ensure that very excited about the roster of top-notch veau and Deco,” and “Long Island Biennial” there are many free and jazz performers featured during Hunting- – along with diverse related programs and low-cost opportunities ton Jazz Week (July 17-22), including the events for adults, families, and children. In for cultural enrichment day-long activities during the ever-popular particular I invite you to join the free fam- Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and entertainment close “Coltrane Day” on July 21st presented in ily arts festival, Draw Out!, which takes Mark Cuthbertson Eugene Cook Town Councilman Town Councilman to home. We’re certain that you won’t be collaboration with Friends of the Coltrane place on September 23rd both in the Muse- disappointed with what Huntington has to Home. Also on the “not to be missed list” um and outdoors in Heckscher Park. Check offer. are Americana/Roots & Folk Weekend the listings in this newspaper or visit www. A perennial favorite is Huntington’s Sum- (July 27, 28 & 29) and “Bernstein’s Amer- Heckscher.org for more information. mer Arts Festival, now in its 53rd year. This ica” with Music Director & Conductor Da- These are highlights of just a few of year’s free performances are scheduled ev- vid Stuart Wiley and Orchestra Long Island the most popular offerings. For addition- ery Tuesday through Sunday evening from celebrating the 100th Birthday of Leonard al listings of diverse cultural opportunities June 26 through August 12 on Heckscher Bernstein (August 4). throughout the Town browse the pages of Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, with addi- In addition to the Summer Arts Festi- this newspaper and discover the cultural tional Thursday evening concerts by the val’s regular “Family Night” performanc- treasures in your own “backyard.” Joan Cergol Edmund J.M. Smyth Northport Community Band at the Robert es on Tuesdays, another cultural program Sincerely yours, Town Councilwoman Town Councilman W. Krueger Bandstand in Village Park in much-beloved by families is the free “Mov- Northport. It’s difficult to imagine how the ies on the Lawn” series. A complete listing Festival could improve on the outstanding of the dates, locations, and scheduled mov- Supervisor, Town of Huntington opening weekend lineup of Tony-nominated ies can be found in this newspaper. Members News

Katherine Trunk received First Place in the National Art League’s Month of Welcome New Board Members March Members’ Show for her black and white Huntington Arts Paul Biedermann, Christopher F. rendering titled “Joy of Council welcomes Creative Director/ Quirin is a senior the Sixties, St. Padre Pio: three new members to Owner of re:DESIGN. executive at World ‘Pray, Hope, and Don’t the Board of Directors. His firm specializes Health Network, Worry’”. Trunk also placed Best In Show in Rita Bender is a in Strategic Design, a company he the East Meadow Public Library’s Annual Licensed Associate Brand Identity, and funded and Community Juried Show in April with Real Estate Broker for Visual Marketing. developed. He “Brigid’s Blessing: St. Francis Feast Day Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Previously, he was was the President with Joe”. Additionally, the artist’s mixed International Real Creative Director for of Customer media/graphic work “Backyard Bunny” Estate and Director of The McGraw-Hill Services and placed second in same exhibition. Sales and Marketing, Companies, and an Art Director for the a Senior Vice Dix Hills/Melville Division. Rita has been a NFL. He started out by working for ABC President / Margaret Minardi Dix Hills resident for the last 50 years. She Broadcasting and an innovative design studio Marketing Consultant. Currently Chris recently received her first is also on the Board of Directors Huntington that helped put ESPN on the map. A lifelong runs his own company under the name art grant from the Ryan Breast Cancer Action Coalition as well as Huntington resident, Paul graduated from Health Reach Global LLC. Chris develops Licht Sang Foundation. the Board of Directors House Beautiful Northport High School and earned a BFA campaigns at both the local, national and Minardi’s work will also Civic Association. from Washington University in St. Louis. international levels. be on display at the end of the month in Chicago at the Zolla/Liebermann Gallery. The artist has either received Best In Show or placed in the six national call exhibitions in which she Thanks To Our Sponsors has participated.

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Spencer Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs Nawrocki Smith, LLP Town of Huntington New York Community Bank Foundation Weber Law Group For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 3 The Central Islip Library Galleria seeks original, contemporary artwork for Entrepreneur Boot Camp Artist Opportunities monthly exhibitions. The Galleria is a public space that hundreds of people walk through New York Foundation for the Arts and career stages, including students, are Huntington’s Book Revue, the largest daily. There is a snack court across from (NYFA), in partnership with the New York encouraged to apply. independent bookstore on Long Island, is the display area and seating throughout. State Council on the Arts’ State & Local seeking artists to display their work. For For consideration, please submit multiple Partnerships program and Huntington more information about the Artist of the photographs of recent work along with an Arts Council is pleased to announce the Month program, contact Mallory Braun artist biography to galleria.cisp@gmail. third year of the NYSCA/NYFA Artist as at 631-271-1442 or mallorybookrevue@ com or call 631-234-9333, ext. 143. Entrepreneur Boot Camp, a series of ongoing gmail.com. professional development programs for the Herstory is committed to generating 50- arts communities in New York State. 100 new stories that can be connected to legislative priorities and circulated widely Photo Credit NYFA on the websites, social media, and newsletter Location: Huntington Arts Council, of a growing coalition of Long Islanders. 213 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743 The intent is to give a face to those who Registration begins: July 16, 2018, 12:01 are too often demonized and build bridges AM EST; Link for registration will be of empathy, compassion, and inclusion to available on the www.nyfa.org website. counter violations of basic human rights. Deadline: Monday, August 27, 2018, If you are interested in telling your story, 11:59 PM EST Application will be available learn more at longislandwins.com and on Photo Credit Etienne Warneck six weeks prior to deadline. Fridays, 10:30am-12pm, at the Hofstra The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as University Center for Civic Engagement, Program Dates: Oak Street Center, Netherlands Complex, Entrepreneur Boot Camp is an intensive, Thursday, October 11: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM multi-day professional development Room 112 or 116. Overview of Artist As Entrepreneur and North Fork Craft Gallery, is accepting opportunity that delves into the fundamental Participant Introductions principles of sustainability in the arts. consignment applications from craft artists. Sessions One and Two Featured topics will include strategic All craft media are considered: jewelry, Friday, October 12: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM planning, finance, law, marketing, and pottery, glass, metalwork, textiles, fiber, Saturday, October 13: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM fundraising. Additional material will be wood, wall art, wearable art, and more. Topics will include finance, law, strategic drawn from NYFA’s popular textbook The The gallery is part of a 26-shop complex planning, and fundraising Profitable Artist (Allworth Press, 2011). in the Shoppes at East Wind in Wading The structure is a blend of formal Sunday, October 14: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM River. For consideration, artists should lectures, discussions, and breakout groups. AM: Work Sample Review and PM: submit an application to facebook.com/ Participants work through a flexible Individual Presentations in small groups northforkcraftgallery and click on the “Craft and dynamic “action plan,” and other Artist Application” link, or visit www. Eligibility: northforkcraftgallery.com. entrepreneurial tools that provide a blueprint Open to artists in all disciplines and career stages, for their practice or specific projects. Island Symphony Orchestra is looking including student Artists living and working in for musicians. Island Symphony Orchestra There is no charge to participate in the New York State** NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur is an all-volunteer, island-wide group Notification: On or before Monday, September comprised of professional and amateur Boot Camp Program. Artists interested 10, 2018. Questions? Email [email protected]. in attending are required to apply, and musicians. Please join for the concert season. participants are selected through a panel Strings especially needed. Visit www. islandsymphony.org or call Allan Sperber at review process. Artists of all disciplines This program is made possible through New York State Council on the Arts, State & Local Partnerships, with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. 516-822-3728 to learn more.

Page 4 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 5 June 30 @ 8-9:30PM, and July 1 @ portraits make fantastic Father’s Day gifts. 4-5:00PM. Ida May Project, Building J, WWBA’s wall of 130 Whitman portraits Children & Family West End Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771: is a testament to how much Whitman June 25 @ 7:30-9:00PM. Raynham enjoyed having his portrait taken, much Hall, 20 West Main St., Oyster Bay, NY like the people of today. This craft is open 11771: June 26 @ 4-5PM and June 30 to all ages and accessible to those with CALENDAR (featuring the Long Island physical disabilities. Free. @ 1-3PM Vegetable Orchestra). Cruise Night, 101 Hofstra University Museum Presents backpack activity materials at the Emily Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771: An Art Quest for Romare Bearden: Lowe Gallery during open hours year Nassau BOCES HS for the Arts . Wawapek Preserve, Storyteller Exhibition @ Hofstra round until 3PM. Return all backpacks by June 26 @ 6-9PM Performance @ Walt Whitman Mowbray Lane, Cold Spring Harbor, University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, 4PM. Museum hours: Tues.-F 11AM- Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman NY, 11724 (bring a picnic blanket): 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, 4PM; Sat. and Sun. 12PM-4PM. Free. June Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. NY 11549. www.hofstra.edu/museum. 27 @ 5:30-6:30PM. Sagamore Hill, 20 www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240. Hofstra University Museum Presents Sagamore Hill Road, Cove Neck, NY 516-463-5672. June 1-August 17 @ @ Hofstra June 9 @ 7-9PM. “Out of the Justice of ARTful Adventures 11771: June 30 @ 5-6:00PM. For a full 11AM-4PM. Enhance your visit to the University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, Women” is a collaboration with Nassau Romare Bearden: Storyteller exhibition list of dates and venues, visit the Oyster BOCES Long Island High School for 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Bay Music Festival website. Free. by participating in a free Art Quest! 11549. www.hofstra.edu/museum. 516- the Arts students and teacher Michael Tester. It’s part of WWBA’s “Celebrating Children and their adult companions 463-5672. Starts September 8. Every Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Women with Walt Whitman” series. are invited to solve different puzzles second Saturday @ 11:30AM-12:30PM, Presents A Morning for Children @ Suffolk County Tester produced and directs a theatrical that incorporate Bearden’s works of art 11:15AM check-in. For children ages with Special Needs featured in the Emily Lowe Gallery. It is a 5-10 with an adult companion. Bring Vanderbilt Museum, 631-854-5579. presentation composed by students, which fun way to view these notable works while your child to the museum to discuss art [email protected]. www. focuses on Whitman’s poetic references discovering more about the artist and his and engage in a hands-on art project. vanderbiltmuseum.org. June 9 @ to women. Art students created the scenic art. Museum hours: T-F 11AM to 4PM; Led by museum educators, each month’s 8:30AM-12PM. This free event for backdrop for the performance, in addition Sat. and Sun. Noon to 4PM. Free. ARTful adventure focuses on a specific children with special needs and their to creating new artwork relating to the theme to explore and be inspired by. Stay families features a sensory garden theme, which will be on display at the after the program to explore the museum. and an examination of museum Birthplace for the following two months. $7 per child per session when prepaid specimens. A Vanderbilt Planetarium Audience Q&A after performance. Free. ($9 when paid day of the program). show continuously runs so families can Walt Whitman Birthplace New York Admission is free for adult companions, experience it throughout the morning. State Path Through History @ Walt museum members, and Hofstra students/ Pre-registration is required. Free. Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt faculty/staff/PEIR members with valid Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY HofstraCard. Museum hours: T-F 11AM Whitman-era Silhouette Craft @ 11746. www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427- to 4PM; Sat. and Sun., 12-4PM. Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old 5240. June 16 @ 12-3PM. Darrel Blaine Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Ford, Walt Whitman impersonator, offers Nassau County Museum of Art Station, NY 11746. www.waltwhitman. poems and readings from Whitman’s Presents Fri-Yay Art Day! @ Nassau County Museum of Art, The Manes org. [email protected]. 631-427- time as a Civil War nurse. Free and open Family Art & Education Center, One 5240. June 2 @ 11AM-PM. In honor to the public. This event is part of the Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY of Walt Whitman’s birthday, during the biannual Path Through History Weekend, 11576. www.nassaumuseum.org. annual WWBA Weekend Celebration, a showcase of New York State’s rich enjoy a fun historical craft that emulates history that features hundreds of events at 516-484-9337. Ongoing @ 9:30AM- the silhouettes created in Whitman’s historic/cultural locations. Free. 10:30AM. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companions investigate color, shape, time, a.k.a. a “Whitman selfie”! These and form with hands-on activities. 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Family Tour @ 1PM and caper activity materials at the Emily at the Saltzman Fine Art Building. Art Lowe Gallery during open hours year- Activities @ 1:30PM-4PM at The Manes round until 3PM. Return all backpacks Center. Converse, collaborate and create. by 4PM. Keep your completed works of Be inspired by the works in the galleries. art. Museum hours: T-F 11AM to 4PM; And explore new art materials. Family Sat. and Sun. Noon to 4PM. Free. Sunday allows children and the adults in Hofstra University Museum Presents their lives to take time to reconnect while “Let’s Explore” Backpacks @ Hofstra talking about and making art together. University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, New projects are featured every week. 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Reservations not required. Free with 11549. www.hofstra.edu/museum. 516- museum admission. $12 adults, $8 seniors, 463-5672. June 1 through September $4 students and children ages 4 and older. 30. The museum’s “Let’s Explore” Oyster Bay Music Festival @ Backpacks offer activity-filled ways for www.oysterbaymusicfestival.org. 631-357- children ages 5-12 and adult companions 2518. www.northshorelandalliance.org. A to explore Hofstra’s outdoor sculpture classical music festival at various venues collection. Children also create their with highly talented performers ages 12- own works of art to take home. Various 24. Christ Church, 61 East Main St., Oyster backpack themes are available. Pick up all Bay, NY 11771: June 24 @ 7-7:30PM, Page 6 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 through July 1. The Art League of Long the North Shore and the East End. Free. Island is thinking big with its latest juried b.j.spoke gallery Presents FOCUS 2018 @ exhibition. Artists from Suffolk, Nassau, b.j.spoke gallery, 299 Main St., Huntington, Brooklyn, and Queens were invited to submit NY 11743. www.bjspokegallery.com. 631- CALENDAR applications to show large works in the Art 549-5106. August 1-26 @11AM-5PM. League’s spacious Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. Winners of b.j.spoke gallery’s FOCUS created for Sands Point Preserve’s grounds and Out of 259 works submitted by 115 artists, 39 2018 photography competition showcase a Hempstead House. Dance works were selected by Exhibition Juror Bruce collection of works. Photography artists were New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School Lieberman to exhibit in the gallery. Free. selected by Kelly Sidley, curatorial assistant, Dance Visions NY in KoDa Fe @ Ailey of Ballet “Nutcracker Auditions” @ Frank Art League of Long Island Presents It’s All Museum of Modern Art. Free. Citigroup Theater, 405 W 55th St., New York, Ohman School of Ballet, Calvert Avenue, About the Light! Juried Exhibition @ Art Heckscher Museum of Art Presents The NY 10019. www.dancevisionsny.org www. Commack. www.ohmanballet.org. 631-462- League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Age of Tiffany: Between Nouveau and Deco ikadadance.com/kodafe. June 29 @7:30-9PM. 6266. Auditions for children’s roles in New Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. www.artleagueli. @ Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Dance Visions NY is delighted to be part of the York Dance Theatre’s 2018 production of “The org. 631-462-5400. On view July 7 through Huntington, NY 11743. www.heckscher.org. KoDaFe Festival 2018. Dance Visions presents Nutcracker” are held June 3 @ 1PM. Children August 5. Artists’ Reception is July 15 @ 631-351-3250. Through July 22 @ 11AM- a suite of Isadora Duncan solos to music of ages 6 through 15 may attend. A warm-up 1-3PM. Juror Talk in the Gallery is July 17 @ 5PM. Tiffany lamps, vases, and a stunning Chopin, Schubert, and Brahms along with other class for students age 10 and older is included. 7PM. The Art League of Long Island’s juried stained glass window light up the museum companies in exciting and unique works with Dismissal times are staggered with the youngest exhibition asks artists from Long Island, gallery in The Age of Tiffany. The years the theme of The Poetic Spirit. The poet has the students finishing first. Auditions for advanced Brooklyn, and Queens for their interpretations preceding and following the turn of the 20th power to ‘”retune” and reconnect a discordant, dancers on pointe are held June 10 @ 1PM. or representations of light in their artwork. century witnessed a revolution, largely led by divided world. $15-25 A warm-up class is included in these auditions. Exhibition juror Karen Levitov selects which Louis Comfort Tiffany, in American decorative Proper ballet attire required. Please call ahead works of art from among the many entries will arts. This exhibition places the master within or visit the website for important information be shown in the gallery. Free. the context of other regarding all auditions, which have a $20 fee. Art League of Long Island Presents Summer decorative art from the New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School Pre-College Portfolio Exhibition @ Art museum’s significant of Ballet Spring Showcase Performance @ League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Permanent Collection. Sawmill-Mandracchia Intermediate School, Museum hours: W-F Dance Visions NY in Dances for Summer’s Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. www.artleagueli. 103 New Highway, Commack, NY 11725. 10AM-5PM; Sat. and Gardens: Cedarmere @ Cedarmere Preserve org. 631-462-5400. Teens participating in www.ohmanballet.org. 631-462-6266. June Sun. 11AM-5 PM. and Museum, 225 Bryant Ave., Roslyn Harbor, the Portfolio Development Program exhibit 9 @ 4:30-6PM. The Frank Ohman School of Admission: $8 adults; NY 11576. www.dancevisionsny.org www. artwork they created over the summer. On Ballet presents a Spring Showcase Performance view August 11-19. Reception is August 19 children under 10 free. friendsofcedarmere.org/events-and-programs. featuring all original choreography to a broad @ 1-3PM. Free. Heckscher Museum of Art Presents Heavy html. July 15 @ 7-8:30PM. A multi- range of musical styles, as well as classical Art League of Long Island’s Instructor’s Metal: Photographs by Jan Staller @ disciplinary program (indoors and out) created variations. The air-conditioned auditorium Exhibition @ Art League of Long Island, Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., for Cedarmere. Dance Visions NY presents is handicapped accessible. Call for more 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY Huntington, NY 11743. www.heckscher.org. dances of authentic Isadora Duncan works and information. Tickets are available at the door: 11746. www.artleagueli.org. 631-462-5400. 631-351-3250. Through July 29 @ 11AM- original works of various techniques inspired $20 general admission/$10 children age 7 and Reception and Open House with live demos 5PM. Construction sites and industrial objects by the aesthetic. Works are specifically chosen younger. and tailored for the unique environment of by art instructors: August 25 @ 11AM-3PM. transform into compelling subjects through the Cedarmere. Visit the website for pricing New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School On view August 25 through September 15. lens of photographer Jan Staller. Heavy Metal information. of Ballet Summer Evening Class Session @ Works created by the Art League’s talented features 16 monumental photographs and a Frank Ohman School of Ballet, 60 Calvert Ave., three-channel video from almost two decades Dance Visions NY in Dances for Summer’s instructors are on display, exhibiting a wide Commack, NY 11725. www.ohmanballet. of the artist’s career. Staller has photographed Gardens: Clark Gardens Festival @ Clark range of works in painting, sculpture, ceramics, org. 631-462-6266. July 5 through August urban infrastructure, recycling centers, and Botanic Gardens, 193 I. U. Willets Road, jewelry making, printmaking, photography, 15, Monday through Thursday. The Ohman building materials, focusing on pattern, Albertson, NY 11507. www.dancevisionsny.org and mixed media. Free. School of Ballet offers evening ballet classes geometry, line, color, and light. Museum www.clarkgardens.org. July 31 @ 7-8:30PM Art League of Long Island Hosts The for all levels. Visit the website for a schedule hours: W-F 10AM-5PM; Sat. and Sun. (rain date: August 2). Dance Visions NY, Primacy of Color - Presented by NY Society of classes and fees. Call for more information. 11AM-5PM. Call for pricing information. under the direction of Beth Jucovy, presents a of Women Artists @ Art League of Long multi-disciplinary program for Clark Gardens New York Dance Theatre/Ohman School Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, Heckscher Museum of Art Presents The Summer Festival 2018. The full company of Ballet Summer Intensive Camp @ Frank NY 11746. www.artleagueli.org. 631-462- Tile Club: Camaraderie and American of acclaimed dancers presents the authentic Ohman School of Ballet, 60 Calvert Ave., 5400. September 22 through October 7. Plein-Air Painting @ Heckscher Museum Isadora Duncan repertory, as well as new and Commack, NY 11725. www.ohmanballet.org. A group show by the venerated New York of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. favorite original works. Works are created, July 30 through August 10, Monday through Society of Women Artists, an intergenerational www.heckscher.org. 631-351-3250. On view chosen, and specifically tailored for Clark Friday @ 9AM-3:30PM. The Ohman School organization of more than 46 active members. August 4 through November 4 @ 11AM- Gardens’s unique outdoor stage and setting. of Ballet offers a two-week Summer Intensive Established in 1925, the society focuses on 5PM. This exhibition has been organized by Visit the website for pricing information. Ballet/Dance Camp with ballet technique making public the fine works of talented the Chazen Museum of Art, University of and pointe (and pre-pointe classes) each day, Wisconsin-Madison, in cooperation with the Dance Visions NY in Concert at women in exhibition spaces regional and as well as ballet enrichment classes, yoga, beyond. Free. Heckscher. Call for pricing information. Steppingstone @ Steppingstone Waterside modern/contemporary dance, and much more. b.j.spoke gallery Presents Barbara V. Jones Heckscher Museum of Art Presents the Long Theater, 38 Stepping Stone Lane, Great Neck, For younger students, beginner jazz, tap, @ b.j.spoke gallery, 299 Main St., Huntington, Island Biennial @ Heckscher Museum of Art, NY 11024. www.dancevisionsny.org www. musical theater, stretch/tone, and appropriate NY 11743. www.bjspokegallery.com. 631- 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. www. gnparks.org/421/steppingstone-waterside- ballet enrichment classes are added to the daily 549-5106. On view June 1-24. Gallery hours longislandbiennial.org. [email protected]. theatre. August 11 @ 8-9:30PM. Dance ballet technique classes. Students must be at are Tuesday-Sunday @ 11AM-5PM and 631-351-3213. On view August 4 through Visions NY, under the direction of Beth Jucovy, least age 9 and have at least one full year of Friday @ 11AM-9PM. Opening reception is November 11. The Long Island Biennial brings a full company of acclaimed dancers ballet training to be eligible. Early drop-off and June 9 @ 6-9PM. A solo exhibition by abstract 2018 is a juried exhibition featuring work by to the Waterside Theater. Renowned for their late pick-up is available. Visit the website for artist Barbara V. Jones. Her work captures, visual artists in Nassau and Suffolk counties. works of authentic Isadora Duncan repertory, fee information. they will present uplifting Duncan dances, as moods, feelings, textures, and movements, Inaugurated in 2010, the Long Island Biennial well as original Jucovy works that fuse jazz, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum transforming the organic to pure abstraction. offers Long Island’s contemporary artists an ballet, and contemporary dance. The program Presents Tango in the Courtyard @ Suffolk Jones’s translucent paintings incorporate opportunity to show their work to a broad is specifically created for Steppingstone and County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little acrylics on transparent plastic panels. Free. public, deepening the connections among Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721. www. hosted by Shirley Romaine. Visit the website b.j.spoke gallery Presents Finding Peace: artists and between artists and the communities vanderbiltmuseum.org. 631-854-5579. August for pricing information. An Artist’s Journey Through Chaos, where they live. Approximately 50 works will 25 @ 5-10PM. Music and tango dancing in Featuring Gia Schifano @ b.j.spoke gallery, be selected for the exhibition, and all entries Dance Visions NY in Dances for Summer’s the beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard of the 299 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. will be posted in the Gallery on the Museum’s Gardens: Sands Point Preserve @ Sands Vanderbilt Mansion. Early ticket purchase is bjspokegallery.com. 631-549-5106. On view Long Island Biennial website. Free. Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands highly recommended as availability is limited. June 1-24. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday Hofstra University Museum Presents Point, NY 11050. www.dancevisionsny.org $25-$30 www.sandspointpreserveconservancy.org. @ 11AM-5PM and Friday @ 11AM-9PM. “Portfolios II: Offset Lithographic Prints” August 19 @ 3-5PM. Dance Visions NY, Opening reception is June 9 @ 6-9PM. All @ Hofstra University Museum, David under the direction of Beth Jucovy, brings full Exhibitions are welcome. Six-time Dan’s Papers cover Filderman Gallery in the Joan and Donald E. company of acclaimed dancers to Sands Point artist and artist member, Gia Schifano, paints Axinn Library, South Campus, 112 Hofstra Preserve. Dance Visions NY is renowned for its Art League of Long Island Presents The Big the beauty of Long Island. She explores in University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1120. works of authentic Isadora Duncan repertory Picture – Large Works Juried Exhibition @ realism those remote places that bring the www.hofstra.edu/museum. 516-463-5672. and for original works of varied styles. This Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer artist and viewer a sense of peace. Her work is Through July 27. This is the second exhibition multi-disciplinary dance program is specifically Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. www. inspired by the small coastal communities of in a series that highlights portfolios of prints artleagueli.org. 631-462-5400. June 1 For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 7 and photographs from the Hofstra University Art” explores the intersection of fashion and on Film: A Film Series with Peter Josyph @ 1 @ 11AM-3PM. Museum’s permanent collections. For the fine art through design, costume, and culture. Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park A self-guided portfolio on view, Offset Lithographic Prints, Items were either modified or created from Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. www.artleagueli. tour of beautiful artists experimented with using a commercial scratch. The exhibition is juried by Dominique org. 631-462-5400. July 12 through August Northport area press for creating fine art prints. Works by John Maciejka, owner of Paper Doll Vintage 16 @ 7-9:30PM. How to portray the life gardens with Moore, Olga Moore, Italo Scanga, Salvatore Boutique in Sayville and Paper Doll Curiosity and work of a visual artist on screen has been surprises galore! Scarpitta, and Miriam Schapiro, among others, Shoppe in Patchogue and Huntington. Free. an exciting and highly elusive challenge for Please call or are included. Free. Huntington Arts Council Presents “Beyond filmmakers for nearly a century. As a painter, e-mail if you Hofstra University Museum Presents the Sound” @ Main Street Gallery, 213 writer, and filmmaker, Josyph leads an are interested in “Romare Bearden: Storyteller” @ Hofstra Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. exploration into the most interesting films that having your garden University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423. Opening have attempted this difficult task. Combining featured on the South Campus, 112 Hofstra University, Reception September 21 @ 6-8PM. On lesser-known works with award-winning tour, sponsoring Hempstead, NY 11549. www.hofstra.edu/ view September 21 through October 13. classics, the course includes features films the event, or museum. 516-463-5672. Through August This invitational show features the work of such as “The Mystery of Picasso”, “Renoir”, purchasing an ad 17 @ 11AM-4PM. The narrative themes of Long Island-based artists Grainne de Buitlear, “Louvre City”, “The Radiant Child”, and “A in the Tour Booklet. Tickets are $30 for NHS Romare Bearden’s work spanned historical, Michael Ricigliano, and Jean Cohn. A Few Things Basquiat Did in School”. Class members and $35 for non-members. Children political, and religious topics. Through his graduate of Ireland’s National College of Art fee for six weeks: $220; $200 for Art League younger than 12 are free. Prices increase $5 the innovative art, Bearden communicated his and Design, de Buitlear’s work is inspired by members. Call or visit the website to register. day of the tour. ideas and thoughts about everyday African the vibrancy of her surroundings. Ricigliano is Cinema Arts Centre Presents “Won’t You Northport Historical Society’s Monthly American life in 20th-century America. The as an artist, writer, film producer, and attorney. Be My Neighbor” @ Cinema Arts Centre, Main Street Walking Tour @ Northport exhibition includes aquatinted, engraved, Cohn, currently focused on textured watercolor 423 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. www. Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport, etched, lithographed, and silkscreened prints. weavings, graduated from the School of Visual cinemaartscentre.org. 800-838-3006. June 20 NY 11768. www.northporthistorical.org. Free. Arts, designed books for children, and is an art @ 7-9PM. Enjoy a members-only preview of [email protected]. 631-757- Holly Gordon Exhibition and Reception teacher. Free. the highly anticipated documentary “Won’t 9859. July 15 @ 1:30-2:30PM. Join the at fotofoto gallery: Photo-Liminalism @ Nassau County Museum of Art Presents You Be My Neighbor”, which focuses on monthly guided walking tour of Northport’s fotofoto gallery, 14 W. Carver St., Huntington, The Jazz Age: Picasso, Matisse, Chanel, the inspiring life and career of Mr. Rogers. historic Main Street business district. Using NY 11743. www.hollygordonphotographer. Gershwin, Joyce, Fitzgerald and There will be a pre-film reception @ 7PM, a storytelling and historic photos from the com. 631-549-0448. Reception June 30 @ Hemingway @ Nassau County Museum of screening @ 8PM, and a discussion with Fred society’s collection, your guide will make the 5-7PM. On view June 27 through July Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY Craden to complete the evening. $12 past come alive! Meet at the historical society. 27. Photographic Transformations by Holly 1157s6. www.nassaumuseum.org. 516-484- Tickets are available the day of the tour in the Gordon. Technology is changing photography 9337. Through July 8 @ 11AM-4:45PM. Museum Shop. $5/person. just as Impressionism changed the way The wild times and brilliant work of a tightly Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum society viewed painting. Holly Gordon, part connected group of musicians, artists and Presents Living History Tours @ Suffolk of this change, calls her new body of work writers during the 1920s continues to cast a County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neo-Photographic-Actualization. The starting fascinating spell on the imagination. The lives, Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721. www. point of each image is a photographic file loves and artistic passions of Picasso, Léger, vanderbiltmuseum.org. 631-854-5579. that ranges from past film and digital work Chanel, Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, Joyce, Through September 2, Saturdays and to recent digital files. Gordon’s extensive Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Gertrude Stein Sundays @ 12-4PM. It’s 1936 in the mansion, art background guides the intuitive outcome created the legendary Jazz Age. The exhibition Cinema Arts Centre Presents Night Owl and Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan is enjoying a of each creation. An original photograph also features musical and literary programs, Cinema: “A Clockwork Orange” @ Cinema reunion of her friends in the women’s suffrage accompanies each exhibited image. Free. as well as lectures and symposia exploring Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, NY movement. Tour guides dressed as members Huntington Arts Council Presents the art, design, music, dance, and literature. 11743. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 800-838- of the Vanderbilt family and household staff “Members Showcase” @ Main Street Admission: $12 adults, $8 seniors, $4 students 3006. June 1 @ 10PM. Stanley Kubrick’s tell stories about famous residents and world- Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington, NY and children 4 and older (free for members legendary 1971 satire about a society in a not- renowned visitors. Tickets: $8 (available only so-distant future. $12 11743. www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271- and children younger than age 4). at the door). 8423. Opening Reception June 1 @ 6-8PM. Northport Arts Coalition Presents Daniel On view June 1 through 23. This annual Gale Art Shows @ Daniel Gale Sotheby’s History exhibition is exclusively for artist members to International Realty, 77 Main St., Northport, Lectures showcase a piece of work in the gallery. Please NY 11768. www.northportarts.org. 631-754- Huntington Public Library Presents “Eco- Art League of Long Island Presents In check the website for a full list of participants 3400. Ongoing during regular business hours. Photo Explorer: Touching Megalodon, Appreciation of an American Artist: The and additional details. Free. Six-week solo exhibitions by Northport Arts Searching For Fossil Shark Teeth In Legacy of Lumen Martin Winter - “Dab of Coalition member artists. Free. Florida” @ Huntington Public Library, 338 Huntington Arts Council Presents “Stars, Paint” Free Lecture Series @ Art League of Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. Stripes and Pin Ups: Work Inspired By Northport Arts Coalition Presents Art in the Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix myhpl.org. 631-427-5165. July 11 @ Sailor Jerry” @ Main Street Gallery, 213 Park Festival @ Northport Village Park, End Hills, NY 11746. www.artleagueli.org. 631- 7-8:30PM. The Megalodon Shark has been Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. of Main Street, Northport, NY 11768. www. 462-5400. June 4 @ 11AM-12PM. Lumen extinct for 20 million years and yet its huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423. Opening northportarts.org. July 8 @ 10AM-5PM. Art Martin Winter was an important American fossilized teeth continue to emerge from the Reception June 29 @ 6-8PM. On view June vendors, Middle Eastern dancers, musicians, artist for more than 50 years. His fine art seabed along Florida’s western shores. In this 29 through July 21. This exhibition is juried and poetry readings abound. Art vendors open portfolio included colorful landscapes, by Keith Tobolski, owner and operator of at 10AM. Festivities begin at 12PM. Free. program, you will join the exciting hunt for these fossilized teeth, and learn the best places abstract art, and mosaic works. He even Huntington’s Anchor East Tattoo Parlor. It Northport Arts Coalition Presents and techniques for finding these marine designed the official logo for NASA’s Apollo showcases art derived from the vintage tattoo Northport ArtWalk and Music Event @ treasures. Open to all. Call to register. Free. XIII. Join Alexander Katlan, renowned art work of Sailor Jerry. Free. Main Street, Northport, NY 11768. www. conservator and art collector, to hear an Huntington Arts Council Presents “DEC northportarts.org. September 23 @ 1-5PM. Huntington Public Library Presents “Eco- exciting presentation about the artist’s career the Walls” @ Main Street Gallery, 213 Village art and music walking tour. Artists Photo Explorer: Yucatan, In the Shadow and accomplishments. Call or visit the website Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. placed in stores and music performed along of the Maya” @ Huntington Public Library, to RSVP. Free. 338 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423. Opening Main Street. Held annually by the Northport Art League of Long Island Presents The Reception July 27 @ 6-8PM. On view July 27 Arts Coalition and Northport Historical myhpl.org. 631-427-5165. September 19 @ 7-8:30PM. The Yucatan Peninsula is home Masterpieces of the Barnes Foundation in through August 18. Huntington Arts Council Society. Maps available at Copenhagen Philadelphia - “Dab of Paint” Free Lecture proudly presents an exhibition that combines bakery. Free. to some of the world’s greatest diving. It is also an area steeped in fascinating history. Series @ Art League of Long Island, 107 East its Exhibition and Decentralization Regrant Suburban Art League Presents 55th Annual Journey to this area and explore some of the Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. www. programs. Showcased are six artists who Open Jury Show @ Syosset Woodbury best diving in the world, including the reefs artleagueli.org. 631-462-5400. September received funding from the Creative Individuals Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, of Mexico’s Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa Del 17 @ 11AM-12PM. Discover more than category. These works span the artistic Woodbury, NY 11797. www.suburbanart. Carmen. This program also takes the viewer 3,000 masterpieces at Philadelphia’s Barnes spectrum from the visual to the performing org. 516-334-2551. tomandtony@msn. to the offshore atolls of Belize, including the Foundation, known for its post-impressionist arts. HAC features works by Lucienne Pereira, com. Viewing on June 16-22 (closed June fabled Great Blue Hole. Finally, the viewer is and early modern art. See works by Pierre- Chanika Svetvilas, Tonito Valderrama, 17) 10AM-4PM. Reception on June 19 transported back in time to discover some of Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Henri Nichelle Rivers, Napoleon Revels-Bay, and @ 7-10PM. Contact Tony La Marca at the the history of the ancient Maya civilization. Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Kendra Mace Clark. Free. number or e-mail listed. Visit the website for Call to register. Free. Vincent van Gogh, and more. The collection Huntington Arts Council Presents more information and show applications. is uniquely arranged based on the principles Northport Historical Society Garden “Wearable Art” @ Main Street Gallery, of founder Albert Barnes. This lecture will Tour @ Northport Historical Society, 213 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. www. inspire you to make the trip to see the art in 215 Main St., Northport, NY 11768. huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423. Opening Film person! Call or visit the website to RSVP. Reception August 24 @ 6-8PM. On view www.northporthistorical.org. info@ Free. August 24 through September 15. “Wearable Art League of Long Island Presents Paint northporthistorical.org. 631-757-9859. July Page 8 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Public Library Presents concentrates on the painting, sculpture, Great Lawn next to the Vanderbilt Mansion, Huntington Community Band Concert #3 “Beyond Death, Medical Facts, Mysticism architecture, and utilitarian art objects from overlooking Northport Bay. $30 @ Hecksher Park, Harry Chapin Rainbow And Meditation, with Dr. Matthew Raider, this site. Free. Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Stage, Huntington, NY 11743. www. MD” @ Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Walt Whitman Birthplace Hosts Why Presents the Antique Automobile Club of huntingtoncommunityband.org. July 11 @ St., Huntington, NY 11743. www.myhpl.org. Women Needed Women: Presentation America Show @ Suffolk County Vanderbilt 8-9:30PM. A special pre-concert of musical 631-427-5165. June 19 @ 7-8:30PM. Reports by Prof. Carol Singley @ Walt Whitman Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, entertainment begins @ 7PM. “A Little Bit of near-death experiences hold endless Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, NY 11721. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. of This and a Little Bit of That” is presented attraction for people. Why do they resonate Huntington Station, NY 11746. www. 631-854-5579. August 19 @ 11AM-4PM. by the Huntington Community Band, Music so powerfully with us? Dr. Matthew Raider waltwhitman.org. June 24 @ 2-4PM. An Distinctive, vintage automobiles are on display Director Tom Gellert, and Assistant Conductor presents the latest medical research and draws English professor at Rutgers University, Carol on the Vanderbilt Great Lawn. $5-$62 Vickie Henson for the band’s 73rd season of parallels between near-death experiences and concerts under the stars. HCB’s concert is part Singley discusses Walt Whitman’s relationships Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum the experiences of meditators throughout the of the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer with feminists of his time. Professor Singley Presents Concours d’Elegance Car Show ages. He shares a simple, natural way for us Arts Festival. It features an eclectic mix of also delves into how Edith Wharton and other @ Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 to connect with the peace and inner light that toe-tappers; marches; music of the movies, women of the era needed each other for gender Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721. people who have had NDEs talk about. Open stage, and TV; and more! Bring folding chairs advancement and recognition. She details www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 631-854-5579. to all. Call to register. Free. or large blankets, and be sure to come early to Wharton’s deep admiration for Whitman, as September 16 @ 11AM-4PM. The Jaguar stake out a good spot. Huntington Public Library Presents “The well as conventional norms for 19th-century Drivers Club of Long Island and the MG Car Good Life: The Nature of Value and How womanhood and the contrasting freedom Club-Long Island Centre hold their annual Huntington Community Band Concert #4 to Think About What Really Matters” @ Whitman inspired in women of his time who show of classic cars. $5-$62 @ Hecksher Park, Harry Chapin Rainbow Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., sought intellectual and artistic achievement. Stage, Huntington, NY 11743. www. Huntington, NY 11743. www.myhpl.org. 631- Q&A to follow. Free. huntingtoncommunityband.org. July 18 @ 427-5165. July 12 @ 7-8:30PM. It’s up to Music 8-9:30PM. A special pre-concert with the each one of us to make something of our lifes. HCB Big Band and conductor Dan Bilawsky Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble Concert But how should we think about this? Where do begins @ 6:45PM. “Swing Time” is presented @ Mineola Memorial Park Bandshell, 195 we start? What should we consider? And what by the Huntington Community Band, Music Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501. www. are some enticing pitfalls to avoid? Dr. David Director Tom Gellert, and Assistant Conductor cantalibre.org. July 30 @ 7-8:30PM. Free. A. Sprintzen discusses these issues and offers Vickie Henson for the band’s 73rd season of suggestions drawn from the collected wisdom concerts under the stars. HCB’s concert is part of civilization. Dr. Sprintzen is a Professor of the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Emeritus of Philosophy at Long Island Arts Festival. It features a night of swingin’ University, where he founded The Institute for jazz music and guest conductor Don Sherman. Sustainable Development and served as Co- Bring folding chairs or large blankets, and be Director for seven years. Open to all. Call to sure to come early to stake out a good spot. register. Free. Miscellaneous Free. Huntington Public Library Presents “Soul Art League of Long Island Presents 51st Huntington Community Band Concert #5: of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power” Annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Finale @ Hecksher Park, Harry Chapin @ Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Fair @ Heckscher Park, 164 Main St., Rainbow Stage, Huntington, NY 11743. www. St., Huntington, NY 11743. www.myhpl. huntingtoncommunityband.org. July 25 @ Huntington, NY 11743. www.artleagueli.org. Huntington Choral Society Open org. 631-427-5165. July 18 @ 7-8:30PM. In 8-9:30PM. A special pre-concert of musical [email protected]. 631-462-5400. June 2 Rehearsals @ Huntington High School, 188 anticipation of “Soul of a Nation: Art in the entertainment begins @ 7PM. “And Now … and 3 @ 10AM-5PM. More than 70 artists Oakwood Road, Huntington, NY 11743. Age of Black Power”, an exhibition at the Our Finale” is presented by the Huntington and craftspeople display their one-of-a-kind www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org. hcs@ Brooklyn Museum, Mary Vahey (art historian) Community Band, Music Director Tom Gellert, works on the scenic grounds of Heckscher huntingtonchoralsociety.org. 631-760-1427. shows attendees the works they can expect and Assistant Conductor Vickie Henson for the Park. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, September 10 and 17 @ 8-10PM. Calling all to see. Originally developed by the Tate band’s 73rd season of concerts under the stars. photography, woodwork, ceramics, fiber arts, singers! The Huntington Choral Society starts Modern in London, the exhibition highlights HCB’s concert is part of the Huntington Arts and more are available for purchase. Also off the 2018-19 season with new music director, the vital contributions of Black artists during Council’s Summer Arts Festival. It features featured are family-friendly, hands-on Jennifer Scott Miceli, Ph.D. The Huntington a dramatic period in American art and history. audience favorites; the annual performance of activities; live art demonstrations; and live Choral Society looks forward to performances Influenced by the Civil Rights movement, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” music. A raffle will run throughout the under the baton of Dr. Miceli. If you wish to minimalism, and abstraction, artists provoked, accompanied by live cannon via Jim weekend. Proceeds benefit the Art League of be part of this exciting new phase, come to an confronted, and confounded expectations. The McAward; a young guest conductor chosen Long Island, a not-for-profit organization open rehearsal. Auditions can be arranged at exhibition includes more than 50 exceptional from the audience; Edwin Franko Goldman’s serving the community since 1955. Free the rehearsals or by contacting the society to American artists, including Romare Bearden, “On the Mall” march; and John Philip Sousa’s admission. schedule one. Free. Noah Purifoy, Martin Puryear, Faith Ringgold, “The Stars and Stripes Forever”. Bring folding Betye Saar, Alma Thomas, Charles White, and Huntington Community Band Concert #1 chairs or large blankets, and be sure to come William T. Williams, among others. Open to @ Hecksher Park, Harry Chapin Rainbow early to stake out a good spot. Free. Stage, Huntington, NY 11743. www. all. Call to register. Free. Huntington Public Library Presents huntingtoncommunityband.org. June 27 @ Huntington Public Library Presents Book “Toby Tobias in Concert: Journey from 8-9:30PM. “Around the World in 80 Minutes” Signing with Brett Topel: “Miracle Moments Johannesburg” @ Huntington Public is presented by the Huntington Community In New York Mets History” @ Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. Band, Music Director Tom Gellert, and Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, NY www.myhpl.org. 631-427-5165. June 1 @ Assistant Conductor Vickie Henson for the 11743. www.myhpl.org. 631-427-5165. July 7-8:30PM. Toby Tobias is a South African- inaugural concert of the HCB’s 73rd season 26 @ 7-8PM. Brett Topel details the team’s born, Huntington-based songwriter. He of concerts under the stars. HCB’s concert is greatest achievements: the Mets’ first win in tells the story of his journey through three part of the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer franchise history in 1962, Tom Seaver’s near- continents with original songs interspersed Art League of Long Island’s Open House @ Arts Festival. It features a varied and exciting perfect game in 1969, the 1986 World Series, with small vignettes about his life growing Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park evening of music from around the world. Bring the trade for Mike Piazza, Al Leiter’s two- up in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jerusalem, Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. www.artleagueli. folding chairs or large blankets, and be sure to hitter during the 1999 one-game playoff, Jacob Israel, and New York. His message is one of org. 631-462-5400. August 25 @ 11AM- come early to stake out a good spot. Free. deGrom’s 2015 All-Star Game appearance, 3PM. Want to learn more about the Art League racial equality, understanding other cultures, Huntington Community Band Concert #2 and much more. In doing so, Topel highlights of Long Island’s art classes? Join in a day of art and embracing togetherness. Musicians @ Hecksher Park, Harry Chapin Rainbow the key players and coaches, revealing the high with your friends and family. Tour the studios. include Toby Tobias (narrator/acoustic guitar/ level of excitement that comes with being a Stage, Huntington, NY 11743. www. vocals), Mike Nugent (electric Guitar/vocals), See art in action with live painting, drawing, huntingtoncommunityband.org. July 4 Mets fan. Open to all. Call to register. Free. ceramics, and jewelry making demonstrations. Cosmo Mallardi (bass/vocals), andRichie @ 8-9:30PM. “Musical Illuminations: A Guerrero (percussion). Open to all. Call to Huntington Public Library Presents Enjoy a hands-on art activity. Meet the artists Glorious 4th” is presented by the Huntington register. Free. “Teotihuacan, City of Fire, City of Water”, exhibiting in the Instructor’s Exhibition at Community Band, Music Director Tom Gellert, an Art Lecture with Thomas Germano @ the art reception featuring works created by and Assistant Conductor Vickie Henson for the Huntington Public Library Presents Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., the Art League’s instructors. Call or visit the band’s 73rd season of concerts under the stars. Anastasia René Band @ Huntington Public Huntington, NY 11743. www.myhpl.org. website for more information. HCB’s concert is part of the Huntington Arts Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. 631-427-5165. September 28 @ 7-8:30PM. Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Council’s Summer Arts Festival. It features www.myhpl.org. 631-427-5165. August 24 @ Teotihuacan is the important cultural and Presents Pop-Up Prana Yoga @ Suffolk John Philip Sousa, selected works celebrating 7-8:30PM. Vocalist and educator Anastasia political center whose remains lie in a vast County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little the centenary birthday of Leonard Bernstein, René works in myriad genres, recording and Mexican archaeological complex 30 miles Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721. www. Rodgers and Hammerstein numbers, Disney performing with local and regional jazz, rock, northeast of Mexico City. It is renowned for vanderbiltmuseum.org. www.popuppranayoga. favorites, and much, much more! Bring folding folk, R&B, reggae, and funk bands, as well as two massive pyramidal structures. This visual com. 631-854-5579. July 13 @ 6:30-8PM. chairs or large blankets, and be sure to come performing internationally with her own jazz lecture, by Professor Thomas Germano, Treat yourself to a sunset yoga class on the early to stake out a good spot. Free. quartet. Her current band includes Anastasia/ For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 9 vocals, Norm Pors/keyboards, Seth Mann/ Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Stony Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents Vijay bass, and Jonathan Mele/drums. Anastasia Presents Alex Torres and His Latin 631-751-1895. August 18 @ 3:30-5PM. Nikki Seshadri Poetry Reading @ Walt Whitman has toured with Charles Neville (The Neville Orchestra @ Suffolk County Vanderbilt Parrott is a vocalist and bassist. She was the Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Brothers), Vince Welnick (The Tubes, Grateful Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, bassist for Les Paul and has recorded tribute Huntington Station, NY 11746. www. Dead, Todd Rundgren), Percy Hill, and The NY 11721. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. albums to Nat King Cole, Doris Day, Peggy waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240. June 2 Assembly of Dust. She has worked with Buzzy 631-854-5579. August 3 @ 6-10PM. For the Lee and Blossom Dearie. Her performance is @ 5:30-6:30PM. WWBA 2018 Poet-in- Linhart, The Zen Tricksters, Gent Treadly, Half twelfth summer, rain or shine, this renowned part of the Jazz Loft’s 4th Annual Harbor Fest. Residence Vijay Seshadri offers a poetry Step, Reflections, and Joe Gallant’s Illuminati. orchestra brings music, dancing, Latin dance $20-$30. reading followed by a Q&A and book She appeared with Kenwood Dennard & Tim lessons, and romance to the elegant Vanderbilt The Jazz Loft Presents the Warren Chiasson signing. The master class workshop fee (see Palmieri at New York City’s Iridium Jazz Club Mansion Courtyard. $45 Quartet @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., listing above) includes this reading. Poet, and with The Gregg Allman Band at City SYJCC Charged Particles Tribute to Jazz Stony Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft. essayist, and critic Vijay Seshadri’s second Winery in 2016. Open to all. Call to register. Virtuoso Michael Brecker @ SYJCC, 74 org. 631-751-1895. August 18 @ 7-9PM. collection of poems, The Long Meadow, Free. Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725. Warren Chiasson has been called one of the won the James Laughlin Award. His third Huntington Public Library Presents “Niall www.syjcc.org. 631-462-9800. September 13 six top vibraphonists in the last half century by collection, 3 Sections, won the Pulitzer Connolly in Concert” @ Huntington Public @ 10:30AM-2PM. One of the most important the New York Times. He has played on more Prize in Poetry. Seshadri has been awarded Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. musical voices in the history of jazz was than 100 recordings. He was a member of the numerous other prizes and distinctions. He www.myhpl.org. 631-427-5165. September Michael Brecker, an Ashkenazi Jew. During George Shearing Quintet. His performance teaches undergraduate writing courses at Sarah 21 @ 7-8:30PM. At the core of every Niall his lifetime, he was the leading voice playing will be a tribute to his friend and mentor Teddy Lawrence College and directs the graduate Connolly song is the story, one that unfolds a tenor saxophone, creating and leading bands, Charles. $20-$30. non-fiction writing program. Call for pricing layer with each listen. Born in Cork, Ireland, composing innovative music, and recording The Jazz Loft Presents The Cyrus Chestnut information. in 1977 with ears piqued to the murmurs and and performing on thousands of occasions. The Trio @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents the clatter around him, he heard punk, Nirvana, SYJCC’s Jewish Experience Lunch and Learn Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631- Performing Poetry Workshop Series @ Walt Leonard Cohen, AND the surge of bands Series is opening its series with a celebration 751-1895. September 13 @ 7:30-9:30PM. Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman emerging from the 1990’s Cork music scene. of Brecker. The lecture, lunch, and concert is Cyrus Chestnut is a jazz and blues pianist, Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. www. Later, he observed snippets of eavesdropped a collaboration between the 26-year-old, Bay composer, and producer. He states, “I like to waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240. June 7, 14, conversation in New York. It all gets woven Area, jazz trio Charged Particles and its special construct melodies that tell stories based on what and 21 @ 7-9PM. This brand-new poetry series into a tapestry of words, then melody. Open to guest tenor saxophonist Tod Dickow. Limited I’ve seen, what I feel, and what I hear.” He enjoys focuses on performance skills like conducting all. Call to register. Free. seating. Call to register. SYJCC members $30, mixing styles and resists being typecast in any SYJCC Chai $35, non-members $40. attention through pacing, phrasing, and spatial Northport Arts Coalition Presents one niche. He has performed and recorded with awareness. Experiment with dozens of techniques Happenings on Main Street @ Northport The Babylon Chorale Presents “Hopes Chick Corea, Bette Midler, and Dizzy Gillespie and exercises. Bring at least one three-minute Village Park Patio at the Dock, End of & Dreams” @ Our Lady of Grace Roman among many others. $30-$40. piece of your own to read. The series is taught Main Street, Northport, NY 11768. www. Catholic Church, 666 Albin Ave., West The Jazz Loft Presents The Larry Fuller by Karen De Mauro, a communication coach, northportarts.org. 631-261-6917. Through Babylon, NY 11704. www.babylonchorale. Trio @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., writer, and storyteller. $45 August 31, Fridays @ 7PM. Street music org. 516-799-4974. June 9 @ 8-10PM. The Stony Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. featuring singer/songwriters in varied genres: Babylon Chorale, conducted by Jared Berry, 631-751-1895. September 15 @ 7-9:30PM. folk, bluegrass, new age, classical jazz, blues, presents “Hopes & Dreams”. Celebrate the Larry Fuller is a mainstream jazz pianist, band traditional R&B, country, Americana, and coming of summer with tunes about hopes and leader, and collaborator with the giants of jazz. open mic. Lawn chairs/blankets suggested. dreams of the future. $15-$20. $10-$20. Weather permitting. Free. The Jazz Loft presents the Ken Peplowski The Jazz Loft Presents the Hot Club of Northport Arts Coalition Presents NAC Duo @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook: A Tribute to Django Reinhardt Wednesday: “Classical Delight” @ Northport Stony Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft. @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY org. 631-751-1895. June 8 @ 7-9:30PM. Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631- 11768. www.northportarts.org. 631-261-6930. Ken Peplowski is a jazz clarinetist and tenor 751-1895. September 28 @ 7-9:30PM. The June 13 @ 7-9PM. “Classical Delight” featuring saxophonist. $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 Hot Club of Stony Brook led by trumpeter the Matthew Pierce String Quartet. Performing students. Tom Manuel presents a tribute to iconic jazz works of Mozart, Shostakovich, and Pierce. The Jazz Loft Presents The Tom Harrell guitarist Django Reinhardt. $25 adults, $20 Includes two original ballet scores. Free. Quartet @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., seniors, $15 students. Northport Arts Coalition Presents NAC Stony Brook, NY 11790. www.thejazzloft. The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra @ Wednesday: “Sabon - The Salsa and Latin org. 631-751-1895. June 22 @ 7-9:30PM. Mineola Memorial Park Bandshell/Mineola Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents Jazz Band” @ Northport Public Library Trumpeter and composer Tom Harrell is Public Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, Community Open Mic @ Walt Whitman outdoor patio, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY known for his lyrical compositions and full NY 11501. www.nassaupops.org. July 7 @ Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, 11768. www.northportarts.org. 631-261-6930. round tone. He is one of the jazz world’s most 8-9PM. Concert in the park. Free. Huntington Station, NY 11746. www. July 11 @ 7-9PM. “Sabon - The Salsa and respected mainstream trumpeters. $40 adults, waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240. June 29 Latin Jazz Band” performs the music of Latin $35 seniors, $30 students. @ 7:30-9PM. This community open mic giants such as Tito Puente, Jonny Pacheco, The Jazz Loft Presents the Jazz Loft Poetry is open to the public as part of Karen De Willie Colon, and many others. The spicy Big Band: Sinatra @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Mauro’s Performing Poetry Workshop Series blend of salsa and Latin jazz music fueled by Christian Ave., Stony Brook, NY 11790. Northport Arts Coalition Presents Poets in (see listings above). It is optional and free for a fiery rhythm section brings back the great www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895. July 6 workshop participants. Tickets available at Latin sounds of the 1970s. Free. Port @ Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., @ 7-9:30PM. The Jazz Loft Big Band is a Northport, NY 11768. www.northportarts.org. the door or by phone. Refreshments served. Northport Chorale Spring Concert www. 17-piece big band. It will perform the music June 29, July 27, August 31, and September WWBA members receive a discounted open northportchorale.org. 631-239-6736. June 1 made famous by Frank Sinatra. Vocalist Gene 28 @ 7:30-10PM. Featured poets and open mic price of $10; all others $15. @ 8-10PM. The Northport Chorale performs Santini joins the band. $30 adults, $25 seniors, readings. All are welcome to participate. Free. Walt Whitman Birthplace Community Open “Messe Solennelle” by Charles Gounod, $20 students. Mic and Walking With Whitman: Scott accompanied by a symphony orchestra, as well Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents Vijay The Jazz Loft Presents Don Sands @ The Seshadri Master Class in Poetry Writing Hightower @ Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 as a variety of popular music. Call for location Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, and pricing details. @ Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt NY 11790. www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751- Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY NY 11746. waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240. Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum 1895. July 20 @ 7-9:30PM. Don Sands is a 11746. www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427- September 7. WWBA presents the eighth Presents Pure Led @ Suffolk County pianist and organist who has played with many 5240. June 2 @ 12:30-3:30PM. WWBA season of its signature series Walking with Vanderbilt Museum, 631-854-5579. info@ jazz greats, including Joe Henderson, George 2018 Poet-in-Residence Vijay Seshadri offers Whitman: Poetry in Performance. Community vanderbiltmuseum.org. www.vanderbiltmuseum. Benson, Hubert Laws, and many others. $10- Master Class in Poetry Writing followed by open mic sign ups begin @ 5:30PM, and org. July 22 @ 7-8:30PM. This Led Zeppelin $20. a poetry reading. Poet, essayist, and critic the performers start @ 6PM. Walk-ins are tribute band returns to perform in the Vanderbilt The Jazz Loft Presents the Frank Vignola Vijay Seshadri’s second collection of poems, welcome. There’s a musical prelude with Planetarium. $20-25 Hot Jazz Guitar Trio @ The Jazz Loft, 275 The Long Meadow, won the James Laughlin Tommy Santoriello & Friends @ 7:30PM. Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Christian Ave., Stony Brook, NY 11790. www. Award. His third collection, 3 Sections, won Featured poet/author Scott Hightower begins Presents The Liverpool Shuffle @ Suffolk thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895. August 18 the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Seshadri has his poetry reading performance @ 8PM. County Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion @ 1-3PM. Frank Vignola is one of the most been awarded numerous other prizes and Hightower follows up with a Q&A and book Courtyard, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, extraordinary guitarists performing today. He distinctions. He teaches undergraduate writing signing. Tickets are available at the door, by NY 11721. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. has performed with many of the world’s top courses at Sarah Lawrence College and directs phone, and online. Refreshments are served. [email protected]. 631-854- musicians including Wynton Marsalis, The the graduate non-fiction writing program. Event is accessible to those with physical 5579. July 26 @ 7-8:30PM. This popular Boston Pops, and Les Paul to name a few. $20- Class space is limited. Attendees have the disabilities. Admission: $10 for members, $15 Beatles tribute band, in its ninth Vanderbilt $30. option of buying a participant ticket or an for non-members, $5 for college students, and show, performs outdoors. (Rain location: auditor ticket (disallows participation). Call The Jazz Loft Presents The Nikki Parrott free for high school students. Planetarium.) $15-$35 Quintet @ The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., for pricing information. Page 10 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Night Fever” @ BroadHollow’s BayWay Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Arts Centre, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, NY Shakespeare Festival: “Hamlet” @ Suffolk Woodbury, NY 11797. www.suburbanart.org. Theater 11730. www.broadhollow.org. 631-581- County Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion August 7 @ 8-10PM. No August meeting. BroadHollow Theatre Presents “The 2700. September 8 through September Courtyard, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, Free. Sunshine Boys” @ BroadHollow’s BayWay 23. Tony Manero is a clerk in a paint store NY 11721. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. The Art Guild Presents The Silkscreen Arts Centre, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, NY in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. But he lives for [email protected]. 631- Monotype with Water-Based Media @ The 11730. www.broadhollow.org. 631-581-2700. Saturday evening and his visit to the local 854-5579. August 5 through September 20. Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Through June 10. Al and Willie as “Lewis and disco, 2001 Odyssey. At the disco Tony is Performances are Wednesdays and Fridays Manhasset, NY 11030. www.theartguild.org. Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for more no longer an inconspicuous employee, he is (except August 3) @ 8PM and Sundays 516-304-5797. Register by June 19 for the than 40 years. Now, they aren’t even speaking. the king of the dance floor. There he meets @ 7PM. The 30th annual Shakespeare workshop, running June 23-24 @ 10AM- When CBS requests them for a “History of dancer, Stephanie Mangano. The two decide Festival continues with the drama “Hamlet”. 3PM. Taught by Stephanie Navon-Jacobson. to take part in a dance competition. Tony Performances in the Mansion Courtyard are Discover this unique process that combines and Stephanie continue to rehearse and win enhanced by a graceful backdrop of Spanish screen printing with drawing and painting the dance competition. However, Tony, not Revival architecture. $15 techniques using water-based materials. happy because a competing pair of dancers Township Theatre Group Presents “The The craft is non-toxic, versatile, and simple was clearly better, hands the championship 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to master. Draw or paint directly on the trophy to them. The dispute divides Tony @ Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington, silkscreen to create unique prints and explore and Stephanie. $30 with advance discounts NY 11743. www.townshiptheatregroup.org. the layering possibilities for overprinting on available. Call for specific dates and times. 631-213-9832. June 2, 9, and 16 @ 8PM; drawings, prints, and other media. Students Kate Beckman Appearing in Port June 3 and 10 @ 2PM. A fast-paced and witty use pastels, watercolors, gouache, watercolor Washington Play Troupe’s “Fair Liberty’s musical comedy that looks at a small-town pencils, watercolor crayons, graphite, and Call: A Musical Story of Revolutionary spelling bee with six quirky student contestants other materials. No prior experience or skill America” @ Port Washington Public Library, and three equally quirky grown-ups running necessary. $150 members/$180 non-members. 1 Library Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. the show. They battle the English language, as The Art Guild Presents The Still Life & www.pwpl.org. Staged readings of “Fair well as personal circumstances, and ultimately Floral in Oil Workshop with Robert Johnson Liberty’s Call” are held on July 9 and 13, uncover the universal truth that winning is not, Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion @ The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington beginning with a pre-show discussion @ 7PM. in fact, everything. The show is complete with brings the two back together, along with a Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030. www. Performances are @ 7:30PM. “Fair Liberty’s audience participation, so be sure to brush up flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. $28 theartguild.org. 516-304-5797. Workshop runs Call” takes place in 1775 in a New York tavern on your spelling before arriving. Tickets $25; with advance discounts available. Call for July 13-15 @ 10AM-4:30PM. The workshop and is based on surprising glimpses into the student/senior $22. specific dates and times. demonstrates and discusses the principles true history of the Revolutionary War era underlying a successful still life arrangement, BroadHollow Theatre Presents “Singin’ In with authentic music from the 18th century. It designing a painting, and completing a The Rain” @ BroadHollow’s BayWay Arts deals with the conflicting emotions that faced Workshops painting. The importance of effective brush Centre, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, NY 11730. Americans during politically charged times. Huntington Arts Council Presents 2018 strokes and preserving fresh paint quality will www.broadhollow.org. 631-581-2700. June Free. Long Island Grants for the Arts Workshops be emphasized. Students receive individual 16. The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” Long Island Musical Theatre Festival @ various locations. www.huntingtonarts.org. critiques and assistance. Some of the topics is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway Presents “Spring Awakening” @ Walt The Huntington Arts Council administers the covered include identifying/selecting/using legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green Whitman Performing Arts Center, 301 W. Decentralization Regrant Program to Nassau effective color, the importance of an underlying from their original, award-winning screenplay Hills Road, South Huntington, NY 11746. and Suffolk county artists and nonprofit arts design, understanding and using values, and in “Singin’ in the Rain”. Each unforgettable www.limtf.org. July 27 @ 8-10PM and July organizations. This program supports a variety creating depth/detail. All levels are welcome. scene, song, and dance is featured, including 28 @ 2-4PM. “Spring Awakening” is based of categories: Creative Communities, Creative For more information on Johnson, visit www. the show-stopping title number, complete on the play by Frank Wedekind. It features a Learning, and Creative Individual. Those robertjohnsonart.com. $470 members/$500 with an onstage rainstorm! $30 with advance book and lyrics by Steven Sater with music interested in applying for this program must non-members. discounts available. Call for specific dates and by Duncan Sheik. Set in late 19th-century attend a free informational grants workshop. times. Germany, this Grammy - and Tony Award- Workshops are held at the following dates, BroadHollow Theatre Presents “Thoroughly winning musical takes its audience along for a times, and locations: June 4 @ 6PM, Shelter Modern Millie” @ BroadHollow’s BayWay ride during a time when grown-ups hold all the Rock Library; June 5 @ 6PM, Smithtown Arts Centre, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, cards. Headstrong Melchior and naive Wendla Library; June 7 @ 2PM, East Meadow Library; NY 11730. www.broadhollow.org. 631- stumble into each others’ arms, passionate and June 12 @ 6PM, Patchogue Arts Council; 581-2700. July 14 through July 29. The curious, while anxious Moritz struggles to live June 18 @ 6PM, East End Arts Center; June winner of six Tony Awards, including Best up to the expectations of society. Relying only 19 @ 6PM, Freeport Memorial Library; June Musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was on one another for guidance, this group of 21 @ 6PM, African American Museum of the 2002 season’s most awarded new show young men and women travel the rocky path of Nassau County; June 28 @ 6PM, Huntington on Broadway! Based on the 1967 Academy adolescence. An electric, vibrant celebration Public Library. Check the website listed about Award-winning film, “Thoroughly Modern of youth and rebellion, “Spring Awakening” is for the most up-to-date information. Register at Millie” takes you back to the height of the story with a power, a poignancy, and a passion the website listed. Jazz Age in New York City, when “moderns,” you will never forget! $20-$25. Nassau County Museum of Art Presents including a flapper named Millie Dillmount, Plaza Theatrical Productions Presents Studio Saturdays @ Nassau County Museum were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, “Sister Act” @ The Showplace at Bellmore of Art, The Manes Family Art & Education entering the workforce and rewriting the rules Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710. Center, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, of love. $30 with advance discounts available. www.plazatheatrical.com. July 22 and 29 @ NY 11576. www.nassaumuseum.org. 516-484- Call for specific dates and times. 2-4:30PM. This hilarious Broadway musical 9337. Ongoing, Saturdays @ 11AM-4PM. BroadHollow Theatre Presents “Little Shop based on the hit movie starring Whoopie Create projects and work inspired by the art Of Horrors” @ BroadHollow’s BayWay Goldberg follows a woman hiding in a convent in the current exhibition. Spend up to an hour The Art Guild Presents Embrace the Arts Centre, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, NY as she helps her fellow sisters find their voices exploring a range of materials, techniques, Practice: Daily Painting Workshop with 11730. www.broadhollow.org. 631-581-2700. and rediscovers her own. The fun-filled score and themes. Open to all ages and abilities. Lisa Daria Kennedy @ The Art Guild, 200 August 11 through August 26. A deviously includes “Raise Your Voice”, “Sister Act”, Reservations not required. Free with museum Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi and “Spread the Love Around”! $28/$20 for admission. $12 adults, $8 seniors, $4 students 11030. www.theartguild.org. 516-304-5797. smash musical, “Little Shop Of Horrors” has seniors. and children ages 4 and older. August 4-5 @ 9:30AM-4PM. This workshop devoured the hearts of theater goers for more Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Suburban Art League Presents An Evening combines demos, in-class assignments, and than 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer with Marc Josloff @ Syosset/Woodbury individual instruction to teach students the Menken (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, techniques Lisa Daria Kennedy uses to create Night’s Dream” @ Suffolk County Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Aladdin”) are the fresh, deliberate marks. Using acrylic paint, Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion Courtyard, Woodbury, NY 11797. www.suburbanart.org. creative geniuses behind what has become one students discover approaches to simplify the 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY June 5 @ 8-10PM. Artist Marc Josloff will of the most popular shows in the world. Meek process of painting and ways to stay inspired 11721. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. info@ give a lecture with demonstrations on designing floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles and motivated. Continuous painting is by far vanderbiltmuseum.org. 631-854-5579. July a painting. Free. the most effective way to improve creativity across a new breed of plant he names Audrey 1-29. Performances are Wednesdays and and image-making skills. Kennedy shares II, after his coworker crush. The foul-mouthed, Suburban Art League Presents An Art Fridays @ 8PM and Sundays @ 7PM. The examples of how the discipline of daily R&B-singing carnivore promises unending Demonstration @ Syosset/Woodbury Carriage House Players open the Vanderbilt’s painting produces personal growth. The class fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, 30th annual Summer Shakespeare Festival delves into the principles of design, as long as he keeps feeding it blood! Over Woodbury, NY 11797. www.suburbanart.org. composition, value, and color. Students with the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s time, though, Seymour. Call for specific dates July 3 @ 8-10PM. No July meeting. Free. examine color mixing, mark making, personal Dream”. Performances are outdoors (weather and times. Suburban Art League Presents An Art voice, and practical strategies for painting permitting) on the stage in the beautiful Demonstration @ Syosset/Woodbury every day (or almost every day). $350 BroadHollow Theatre Presents “Saturday Mansion Courtyard. $15 members/$380 non-members. For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 11 The Art Guild presents A-to-Z Textures and Surfaces Workshop with Patti Mollica DININGDINING OUTOUT Huntington Arts Council Main Street Gallery @ The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030. www. Thank you to our office and gallery volunteers! theartguild.org. www. mollicastudio.com. Stephanie Cave David Jaycox & Rachel Silverman 516-304-5797. Register by Sept. 1. for Lorraine Culkin Marie Archibee workshop on Sept. 29 @ 10AM-4PM. Sondra Somin Dawn Daisley Klara Konovalova Barbara Stein This workshop will open your eyes to a Paula Dodge Lisa Leonardi new world of unique surfaces and textures, Linda & Michael Francy Jessica Ley Kathleen Williams-Ging pastes, gels, dry media, and grounds that Cammy Girimonti Jeanne Mineo Ellen Winter can push your work in eye-catching new Gerry Hirschstein Anne Scott Kathleen Young directions. Experiment with interference/ iridescent paints and more. All participants Our Main Street Gallery is open weekends. receive free product samples and a literature If you would like to be a volunteer to packet, including hand-painted color charts. - open and close the gallery Presented by author/artist Patti Mollica, Certified Golden Paints Educator. For full - greet our guests workshop details, visit the websites listed. - and enjoy the day! $125 members/$160 non-members. Please contact Gina Van Bell at 631-271-8423 x14 or email [email protected]

Page 12 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 13 promotes the appreciation of culture through High Arts Showcase the arts. As a sponsor for Continuing Teacher The High Arts Showcase is a Arts in Education - JOURNEY and Leader Education (CTLE), teachers Huntington Arts Council event where attending these workshops will receive a student artwork from partner schools in the For over 30 years the Huntington Arts schemes. Students experimented with chalk certificate of completion with approved CTLE JOURNEY program are put on exhibit in Council has been working with local school pastels and explored the techniques for hours. the gallery for approximately three weeks. districts to facilitate the multicultural, arts- making a piece with this medium. Students Five Huntington Arts Council’s fall 2018 This past spring artwork from 48 students in-education program, JOURNEY. The goal develop concepts through processes that CTLE Cultural Arts Workshops for educators in 11th and 12th grade was submitted and of the JOURNEY program is to promote are informed by skills, techniques and the will run between October 3 and November displayed with 12 students being awarded and support the appreciation of cultural objects themselves. 14, 2018. For updated information on these ribbons of excellence. diversity and tradition through art. The Understanding and appreciating workshops go to - www.huntingtonarts.org/ program has been active in schools since culture is part of the underlying philosophy programs/arts-in-education/. its inception in 1985 when Chairperson of the art teachers and classes at Commack The workshops are always FREE to Sandy Chapin, local area educators and High School. Students learn to look at art districts participating in the JOURNEY local district administrators worked together with an awareness of cultural context as an program through the Huntington Arts Council. to start this unique program. There are essential part of their Visual Arts curriculum. Teachers outside the Journey partnership can four major components; CTLE Cultural By exposing our students to the art and participate for a small fee. Arts Workshops for teacher professional artifacts of other parts of the world our Teaching Artists in Schools development, Discovery Chests, Visiting students become more open minded, able to JOURNEY maintains a directory of over Teaching Artists to schools and High Arts appreciate a range of styles and techniques. 65 cultural teaching artists and organizations. Showcase. This process informs their own growth Each year, JOURNEY schools work with the We are thrilled to announce we as artists and the development of their Huntington Arts Council, Arts in Education Huntington High School students with (from left) HAC now have a Middle East Discovery own personal style coordinator to contract over a dozen workshops Arts in Education Coordinator Gina Van Bell, HAC Board Chest in production! We are so grateful and technique.” – and performances in partner schools. President Sam Miller, Huntington Union Free School District Superintendent James W. Polansky and Huntington to the Harry Chapin Foundation for Robert Raeihle. This year Tonito Valderama, taught his High School, Huntington NY Director of Music & Art Eric sponsoring this chest, the second in two Artwork by workshop titled “The Legacy Project” where Reynolds Madison Templeton, a years, and for their continuous support sophomore at Commack he talked about the Native American culture In celebration of the High Arts for the JOURNEY program and all its High School, Advanced as part of his heritage and then worked with Showcase Opening, three Walt Whitman components. Because of the support and Painting and Drawing Class and student of Mr. Raeihle students to draw and paint on ceiling tiles to be high school students performed during the backing of the Harry Chapin Foundation, Latin American Classroom Museum displayed in the school’s entryway. This is an Friday evening reception. Elvira Taku read the JOURNEY program has been There are many ways to use the example of just one of the visual arts program the poem “Shades of Me” written by Julio evolving and supporting local schools for Discovery chests. Inside each is a teacher taught with a JOURNEY teaching artist Taku and performed by over 30 years. The Middle East Discovery binder with lesson plans and activities. bringing together culture and art to promote Julio Taku and Patrec- Chest is estimated to be available for Teachers have shared with us the different cultural appreciation one classroom at a time. Alexander Jones- school loans starting September 2019- ways they use the chest. This year, Northport Brown. 2020. teacher Jaime Serna borrowed the Latin Pictured here: The current 2017-2018 participating America Discovery Chest and together with Elvira Taku, Julio Taku and JOURNEY partner school districts are: teachers, Anahi Walton-Shafer and Lisa Patrec-Alexander Jones-Brown Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, Hutter, they set up a cultural museum in Northport-East Northport, Plainview-Old Mr. Serna’s classroom for their students and Bethpage and South Huntington. anyone else in the school to come by and Pictured here: Tonito Valderama at Wood Park Elementary Discovery Chests experience it. Mr. Serna tells us more about School, Commack The Discovery Chests have enhanced their classroom museum below: the curriculum by bringing hands on “We transformed our classroom into a Thank you to Our Interns – Spring 2018! experiences to students, right at their museum during Foreign Language Week. This desks. These bins are filled with cultural activity allowed students to experience a artifacts, lessons, books, artworks, musical world we rarely see. Collaboration from The Huntington Arts Council offers instruments and other tools for teachers to in-school and out-school sources allowed internships to college and high school students year-round. This past spring, we continued use at their disposal. Each item is labeled by us to teach our students the culture of Latin working with our fall 2017 high school interns type and place of origin. There are currently America through authentic materials. We from Harborfields and Half Hollow Hills high seven cultures represented including Ancient displayed items from musical instruments schools and also welcomed Jenifer Oviedo Egypt, Africa, China, Greece, India, Latin Pictured here Jenifer Oviedo Pictured here Gavin Mazzola to fabrics and clothing of natives in Central from The College of Saint Rose for the spring and Ofree Chen and Michelle Cheng America, and Native America. and South America. We compared century term. Our interns assist with a range of special Internships are available year-round to New! “Still-Life & Music old artifacts to modern gadgets. We learned projects in exhibitions, arts administration, high school and college students. Non- Discovery Chests” about the Aztec and Mayan calendars among marketing, business management and general paid internships fulfill community service Every year components of the other topics shared. I will certainly use the office support. We are happy to provide this requirements and written verification may be JOURNEY program are being updated and Discovery Latin America Chest every year to valuable work experience and grateful for their provided to students at the end of their session. refreshed to reflect teacher requests and celebrate and teach culture to my students.” service. Hours are flexible. Applications are accepted suggestions as well as changing student Thank you to our spring 2018 interns on an ongoing basis. interests. This year, teacher requests have – Jenifer Oviedo of The College of Saint Visit our website to apply for an internship – led us to begin loaning out a “Still-Life Rose, Ofree Chen of Half Hollow Hills East, www.huntingtonarts.org/support – Assorted Cultures” Discovery Chest Michelle Cheng of Half Hollow Hills East, and Attention: Gina Van Bell, Arts-in-Education primarily for art classes and also an “Africa Gavin Mazzola of Harborfields High School. Coordinator. Email: [email protected]. Music Chest” with 19 instruments for classroom use. The “Still-Life –Assorted Cultures” Discovery Chest includes cultural artifacts, art texts, music, and textiles from a few of the seven current JOURNEY Pictured here: Jaime Serna and Northport Middle School students cultures. Three JOURNEY high school art For districts participating in the teachers borrowed the chest this year. These JOURNEY program, chest reservations are variations on the use of the Discovery Chest always FREE. They are also available for have provided the students with a unique loan for a small fee. Please contact Gina experience, letting them interpret and Van Bell, Arts-In-Education coordinator, for explore their own “journey” with cultures more information (631) 271-8423 ext.14 or from around the world. [email protected]. Commack High School Lead Art CTLE Cultural Arts Workshops Teacher, Robert Raeihle, describes how he Every fall the JOURNEY program used the artifacts with his students below: offers a series of five CTLE Cultural “The artifacts provided our students Arts Workshops for teacher professional with access to unique objects, textures development. The goal is to provide and shapes with challenging color professional development for teachers that Page 14 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Main Street Gallery This program is Follow Us On 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 partially funded by Is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Exhibition Program 631-271-8423 www.huntingtonarts.org the county of Suffolk Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Main Street Gallery Presents... Rosenberg, Mary Ruppert, Toxic Nature and produced the feature length film, The Studios by Scott Schneider, Theodore R. Brooklyn Banker, directed by Federico “Members Showcase” Scholl, Patty Schwarz, Joan Sicignano, Castelluccio, it stars Paul Sorvino, David June 1 – June 23, 2018 Susan Silkowitz, Constance Sloggatt Wolf, Proval and Troy Garity. The Brooklyn Opening Reception June 1, 6-8pm Susan Sterber, Robert Stuhmer, Stan Teich, Banker was released theatrically in 2016. Main Street Gallery presents “Members Anne Thompson, Susan Tiffen, Katherine Michael’s play Showcase” the 2018 Huntington Arts Trunk, Pamela Waldroup, Joan Weiss, A Queen for a Council Artist Members Show. This annual Stephen Wyler. Day, directed exhibit is an opportunity exclusively for by John Gould our artist members, to showcase a piece of “Stars, Stripes and Pin Ups: Rubin, had a their work in our Gallery along with their Work Inspired By Sailor Jerry” very successful member peers. Juried Show run on the New Here is the list of some of our members Keith Tobolski, Juror York stage at who will be featured in this exhibit. Please June 29 – July 21, 2018 the Theater at check our website www.huntingtonarts. Opening Reception June 29, 6-8pm Saint Clements org in the coming weeks for a full list of SLP Untitled by Nichelle Rivers on West participants. 46th Street. Margaret Andres, Christine Ardito ,Shain Call to Artists… Michael’s art Bard, Joyce Bressler, Elsie Callahan, Jean Entry Deadline July 16, 2018 was recently Michael Ricigliano 2 Cohn, Christie Devereaux, Clemente Ettrick, “Wearable Art” on exhibit at Diego Garcia, Holly Gordon, Jan Guarino, Juried Show the Lilac Gallery in Manhattan. Rodee Hansen, Margaret Henning, Gerry Dominque Maciejka, Juror Jean Cohn grew up in Bellmore and Hirschstein, Susan Illions-Lee, Caroline August 24 – September 15, 2018 currently lives in East Meadow with her Isacsson, Barbara Jones, Jacques LeBlanc, Opening Reception August 24, 6-8pm family. Jean graduated from the School of Sharon Lobo, Drew Lockwood, Annina Dominique Maciejka is the owner of Visual Arts and designed books for children Luck, Jeanette Martone, Stan Mehlman, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique in Sayville and until having her own children. Jean decided Margaret Minardi, Kenny Ng, Karen Anne Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue to attend Queens College where she earned O’Donnell, Ann Parry, William Pardue, and Huntington. her Masters in Teaching. She became an art Artwork by Keith Tobolski Howard Pohl, Silvia Maria Rey, Alissa She studied art teacher and currently teaches art to children Tobolski, owner and operator of Anchor and art history in PK through sixth grade in Yonkers. Jean East Tattoo Parlor in Huntington, is an at The School of creates many samples of artwork in order to American artist best known for his work as the Art Institute encourage her students to explore various a Tattooer. His formal art training includes of Chicago. Her painting techniques. Last year, Jean started studies at Marwen as well as Palette & Chisel shops combine using these samples to create textured in Chicago, IL. Recent exhibitions include her passions watercolor weavings which will be on Ink Masters and RIPE Art Gallery. Tobolski that bridge the exhibit in the Fall of 2018. is currently represented by Paper Gun Art art, history, and Gallery out of River North, Chicago. fashion worlds with unique clothing and merchandise, as well as local art shows. “DEC the Walls” Constance by Magaret Minardi Invitational Show For the full prospectus, please visit www. July 27 – August 18, 2018 huntingtonarts.org, Submissions due by July Opening Reception July 27, 6-8pm 16, 2018. Huntington Arts Council proudly “Beyond the Sound” presents DEC the Walls. This exhibition Invitational Show Featuring will be bringing together our Exhibition Grainne de Buitlear, Michael Ricigliano Program and our Decentralization Regrant and Jean Cohn Program. We will be showcasing six artists September 21 – October 13, 2018 who received funding from our Creative Opening Reception September 21, 6-8pm Sea Meets Sand by Jean Cohn Individuals category. These works span the A graduate of Ireland’s National Concert Hall by Mary F Ruppert artistic spectrum, from the visual arts, to College of Art and Design, Grainne de the performing arts. HAC will be featuring Buitlear’s work is inspired by the vibrancy works by: Lucienne Pereira, Chanika of her surroundings, from majestic urban Svetvilas, Tonito Valderrama, Nichelle structures to nature’s understated beauty. Rivers, Napoleon Revels-Bay and Kendra With the imagery and poetry of her Irish Mace Clark. heritage always present, Grainne seeks to evoke the atmosphere and energy of the moment through use of texture and mark-making with pastel and paint. Michael Ricigliano successfully balances several careers at once. In recent years he Morning Mist by Joan Sicignano developed a career as an artist, writer, and film producer, while also still practicing law in Long Island, New York. He wrote

Lucienne Pereira Artist Talk

Wine with Virginia by Gerry Hirschstein Environmental Artist Tonito Valderrama For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 15 Grants

Scarola, Creative Learning, Ama Karikari- 2019 Long Island Grants for the Arts Yawson and Creative Communities, The The Huntington Arts Council administers the Decentralization Regrant Program to Nassau Jazz Loft. Thank you to all of the awardees and Suffolk County artists and nonprofit arts organizations. The program was started in 1977 for participating in this wonderful event, and was formed to warrant that funding for the arts reaches every part of New York State. This and we look forward to all of your projects! program supports a variety of categories in the hopes of keeping the arts alive and well in our It was another successful season for communities. Those categories are, Creative Communities, Creative Learning, and Creative the Decentralization Regrant Program and Individual; each category must include a community component. the Long Island arts community. The 2018 Those interested in applying for this program will have to attend a free informational and cycle resulted in parallel numbers from last mandatory grants workshop. These workshops will be held in various locations throughout year. There were outstanding numbers of Nassau and Suffolk County through June. Please see the dates, times and locations listed 101 applications and 72 awardees. The New below or on our website (www.huntingtonarts.org). This year’s applications will be due on York State Council on the Arts increases Friday, September 14 at 4 PM. its outreach to support and fund arts in our • June 4 at the Shelter Rock Library at 6 PM communities through the Decentralization • June 5 at the Smithtown Library at 6 PM program. Long Island Grants for the Arts is Cynthia Shor ED WWBA and Marc Courtade ED HAC devoted to supporting artists and nonprofit • June 7 at the East Meadow Library at 2 PM Congratulations to the recipients of the arts organizations receive the assistance • June 12 at the Patchogue Arts Council at 6 PM 2018 Decentralization Regrant Program they need in order to keep the creativity • June 18 at the East End Arts Center at 6 PM Huntington Arts Council held its annual accessible to those who do not have the • June 19 at the Freeport Memorial Library at 6 PM Decentralization Awards Ceremony on access to it. Long Island Grants for the Arts is made • June 21 at the African American Museum of Nassau County at 6 PM March 19th at the Walt Whitman birthplace Association. It was a joyous occasion possible by the New York State Council • June 28 at the Huntington Public Library at 6 PM showcasing some of Long Islands most on the Arts with support of Governor brilliant and stimulating artists. To keep the Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State event engaging, we had three presentations Legislature. and performances by an awardee from each category; for the Creative Individuals, John

2018 Long Island Grants for the Arts Awardees *A list of recipients and projects is available at www.huntingtonarts.org

NASSAU COUNTY Creative Individual Creative Communities Lauren Bailey Henry Waldinger Memorial Library of Valley Stream Prof. Leonard Lehrman Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Creative Learning Lauren Bailey Ama Karikari-Yawson Long Island Composers Alliance Elise May Long Island Youth Orchestra Inc. Sonia Arora Mineola Choral Society Oyster Bay Music Festival Creative Communities Port Washington Play Troupe DBA Fair Liberty’s Call Artists in Partnership Prof. Edgar H. Lehrman Memorial Foundation Circulo de la Hispanidad Rockville Centre Guild For The Arts, Inc. Dance Visions NY, Inc. EastLine Players Corp. The African Atlantic Genealogical Society, Inc. Eglevsky Ballet Company of LI INC The Cedarmore Corporation eVoco Voice Collective The Great Neck Choral Society, Inc. Friends of the North Shore Symphony Orchestra The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington The Senior Citizens Pops Orchestra

SUFFOLK COUNTY Creative Individual Creative Communities Andrea Cote Long Island Dance Consortium John Scarola Long Island Symphonic Choral Association Middle Country Library Foundation Creative Learning Montauk Library Andrea Cote North Fork Community Theatre Anupama Annam North Shore Chamber Choir, Inc. Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund Inc Northport Arts Coalition, Northport Arts Walk Dafna Soltes-Stein Northport Arts Coalition, Inc, Deer Parks Arts Council Happenings on Main Street Project MOST Inc Northport Chorale, Inc Shinnecock Indian Nation Northport Community Band, Inc. YMCA of Long Island (Great South Bay) OLA of Eastern Long Island Creative Communities Ridotto Arts Organization, Inc. Smithtown Community Band Atlantic Wind Symphony, Inc. Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council, Inc Sound Symphony, Inc Chorale Society of the Hamptons on behalf South Country Concerts, Ltd. of Divaria Productions Splashes of Hope, Inc Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc Suffolk County Senior Citizens Chorus Girls Inc. of Long Island The Babylon Chorale, Inc. Hampton Theatre Company The Jazz Loft Inc. Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Huntington Choral Society The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center, Inc. Huntington Historical Society Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Island Senior Citizens Orchestra, Inc. Wyandanch Public Library Page 16 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Member Organizations ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SPLIA-Preservation Society Huntington Public Library PRESENTERS Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory P.O. 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Long Island has always been a rich talent Award. In 2016, she returned to one of her and several #1 singles including, “Only The The mission of Long Island Orchestra is pool for the performing and fine arts. We are most cherished and lauded roles, Sharon in Good Die Young” and “Just The Way You Are.” to engage and inspire people of all ages and delighted to shine a L.I. Spotlight on Melissa Finian’s Rainbow, at The Irish Repertory The band also performed on NBC’s “Saturday to enhance the cultural vitality and quality Errico and The Lords of 52nd Street, our Theatre. Melissa lives in New York with her Night Live.” Joel and The Lords returned to of life of Long Island through great music. Opening Weekend headliners, plus the newly husband Patrick McEnroe, their three young the studio to record Grammy award winning LIO programs are performed at the highest formed Orchestra Long Island with David daughters and one Yorkshire Terrier named albums 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and The level of artistic excellence, and through music Stewart Wiley on August 4. (L.I. Spotlight “Pepper.” Nylon Curtain, and recorded and toured with education programs for people of all ages, LIO artists Gathering Time and Kirsten Maxwell Saturday, June 30 – 8:00 PM Joel for over a decade. (Sadly, Doug Stegmeyer will foster creativity and inspire will kick-off our Folk Americana weekend on Before they were The Lords of 52nd St., passed away in 1995.) a lifelong enjoyment of music. July 27 – see story on page 23). you could find them playing at local clubs on After their induction into the L.I. Music David Stewart Wiley Friday, June 29 at 8:00 PM - L.I. as “Topper,” a 1960s high school rock and Hall of Fame in 2014, the band decided to (Conductor) served as Music Tony Award nominated Broadway roll band originally formed by Russell Javors reunite after a 30-year separation. Cannata, Director & Conductor of the luminary Melissa Errico grew up in on guitar and vocals, Doug Stegmeyer on bass, DeVitto & Javors - backed by new 52nd Street L.I. Philharmonic from 2001 Manhasset on Long Island. Her parents, a and Liberty DeVitto on drums. Stegmeyer Orchestra members David Clark (keyboards & until it closed in February, 2016. He continues public school teacher/sculptor and a physician/ auditioned for the “Piano Man” Billy Joel, vocals), Ken Cino (electric guitar), Malcolm to have a significant musical presence on Long concert pianist, supported her early interest in who was Gold (bass) and Doug Kistner (piano) - Island, with education programs, summer parks ballet and gymnastics. Melissa’s passion for forming a new returned to the stage to a sold out crowd at The concerts, and other vital events. Wiley leads theater was sparked when she appeared in a band to record Space at Westbury in February 2016. Critics up to 40 concerts a season as Music Director Girl Scouts production and was cemented by and tour with adored the band, their performance blew away and Conductor of the Roanoke Symphony in many summers spent at an arts camp where her him regularly. fans of all ages and The Lords of 52nd Street Virginia. He has conducted such distinguished playful acrobatic skills won her comedic roles Stegmeyer have been touring regularly since, giving symphonies as Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, in musicals. signed on with electrifying live performances wherever they San Francisco, and Saint Louis, among others Melissa has starred in bandmates play. in most U.S. states. seven Broadway musicals Javors and DeVitto, and shortly thereafter Saturday, August 4 – 8:00 PM – “Bernstein’s Jeffrey Biegel (piano) and released several major with Richie Cannata, who later recorded America” Considered the most prolific solo CDs, including the most the unforgettable Empire State love song, (Pre-Concert “Conversation with artist of his generation, recent (2015) What About “New York State of Mind.” Never expecting Conductor David Stewart Wiley & pianist Moravian College in Bethlehem, Today? Melissa Errico Live to form one of pop music’s most famous Jeffrey Biegel.” At 7:00 PM) PA, conferred the Honorary at 54 Below (Broadway bands, the four joined Billy Joel in studio to The Long Island Orchestra, is the Degree of Doctor of Humane Records). Her digital record his 1976 album Turnstiles. The band region’s newly-formed professional symphony Letters upon Mr. Biegel, for his achievements release More Lullabies and Wildflowers was blew audiences away with their energy and orchestra. LIO is founded by the dedicated in performance, recordings, chamber music, released on Mother’s Day 2015 as a benefit commitment and went from playing local professional musicians and Music Director champion of new music, composer, arranger for the tenth anniversary of her charity, The colleges and universities to performing at the and Conductor David Stewart Wiley of and educator. Leonard Bernstein said of pianist Bowery Babes. Errico has worked steadily world’s most famous arenas, helping Joel sell the former Long Island Philharmonic, along Jeffrey Biegel: “He is a splendid musician in non-musical roles in front of the camera, millions of albums. with a group of forward-thinking educators and a brilliant performer.” These comments starring in a network TV series Central Park After the success of the Turnstiles album, and professionals deeply connected to Long launched Mr. Biegel’s 1986 New York recital West , and doing guest and recurring roles Joel and the band agreed to work with the Island. The founding members of LIO were debut, as the third recipient of the Juilliard on The Knick for Cinemax and Billions for legendary Phil Ramone. Ramone and Joel motivated by the belief that it is important William Petschek Piano Debut Award in Showtime. coined DeVitto, Cannata, Javors and Stegmeyer for Long Island to continue to have its own Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. He studied Melissa played Clara in the smash hit as The Lords of 52nd Street, and went into professional orchestra, and to fill the need for at The Juilliard School with Adele Marcus, 2013 Classic Theater Company revival Columbia Studios to record The Stranger. A classical music, free summer parks concerts and is currently on faculty at the Conservatory of Passion by Stephen Sondheim, for which huge commercial success, the album holds a and orchestra education programs vital to of Music at Brooklyn College (CUNY). Full she was nominated for a sixth Drama Desk RIAA diamond certification (10x platinum), culturally vibrant Long Island communities. Program TBA Huntington Jazz Week

Jazz is America’s great contribution to Grace is a powerhouse bassist Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea, Billy No stranger to the world music and is enjoying a real popular saxophonist, vocalist, and Cobham), Grammy nominated drum phenom Chapin Rainbow resurgence. A full week of extraordinary jazz songwriter of enormous Gene Coye (Larry Carlton, Terence Blanchard) Stage, don’t miss concerts (July 17 thru July 22) once again makes talent, spark and vivacity & Grammy nominated guitarist Chieli Joe’s & Michelle’s Huntington the destination for jazz fans of all who has toured world- Minucci (Special EFX). (Lao Tizer Photo) “Conversation with types and ages. David Gonzalez’ Cuentos: wide, and gigged with Saturday, July 21 marks the return of the Artists” at 7:00 Tales From the Latin World kicks things off a virtual Who’s-Who in Coltrane Day, a collaborative effort with The PM with interviewer Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00 PM with a special today’s music world. A true Coltrane Home, the Huntington Arts Council Jeff Lederer. Family Series concert featuring stories & jazz prodigy who’s been voted “Rising Star” and and the Town of Huntington. The event’s Sunday, July 22 brings the Swingtime with a Latin flavor that paint a vivid picture “Breakthrough Artist” numerous times, Grace theme, “Building Community through Music,” Big Band, a 20-piece authentic swing band of the people has more than emerged, she’s established celebrates the legacies of music giants John comprised of master interpreters of music and rich cultures herself as one of her generation’s most talented and Alice Coltrane, who lived in Dix Hills. The from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through of the Spanish- luminaries at the ripe young age of 26! Come Coltrane Home will host afternoon master- early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in speaking world, early for an illuminating “Conversation with classes, workshops, a jam session and exciting performing original arrangements of Big Band performed with Artist” beginning at 7:00 PM. (Grace Kelly live performances on the Chapin Rainbow classics from the Great American Songbook, a brilliant comic Photo) Stage (full schedule TBA – watch for details bringing to life both the style and the spirit spark, passionate Friday, July 20, “Jazz Group of the on HAC, TOH and Coltrane Home websites). of this music for 21st century audiences to intelligence, and impeccable timing, and Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, The Joe Lovano Classic Quartet will experience in living color. accompanied by a Latin Jazz ensemble. returns to Huntington Jazz Week in support headline the evening concert; vocalist For this performance, during the peak Wednesday, July 20 Huntington Community of their brand-new CD/DVD combo Michelle Coltrane is scheduled to open. season for weddings, Swingtime returns to Band’s program “SWING TIME” will feature release, Songs From The Swinghouse (debuted Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and cap off Huntington Jazz Week with a joyous HCB Director Tom Gellert in a night of in Billboard Jazz top 10)! The project was producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new new program! In the grand tradition of brides swingin’ jazz music and more by this superb recorded LIVE in the studio with simultaneous modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy wearing “Something Old - Something New…” 80+ piece band as a part of the week long 8-camera HD video Win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other Swingtime brings you not just old and new Huntington Arts Council’s spotlight on jazz! shoot directed by nominations, he has won DownBeat Magazine music, but on the “Borrowed” side, they will Come early for the special PRE-CONCERT at acclaimed music- ’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as play swing hits based on existing melodies-- 7:00PM as the HCB “BIG” BAND makes its film director,Tenor Saxophonist, Musician of the Year, Jazz ranging from folk to classical to pop--and on annual appearance with Guest Conductor, Dan Andy LaViolette Album of the Year and Triple Crowns. He has the “Blue” side, they’ll play a wide range of Bilawsky. (Snarky Puppy, also gotten numerous awards from Jazz Times music from the Great American Songbook and Thursday, July19, brings the Grace David Crosby). The and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor the Blues. Kelly Quartet project features Saxophone, Album of the Year and Musician in a return 8 blistering new of the Year. engagement instrumentals, and in a first for the group, 3 Lovano is a Board Member of The Coltrane to the Chapin reimagined vocal cover arrangements. This Home. His 2017 CD with fellow reed player Rainbow Stage all-star group is led by keyboardist, composer, Dave Liebman, Compassion: The Music of (she was last and producer, Lao Tizer, along with vocalist John Coltrane, is a fitting tribute to Coltrane’s here in 2013). Tita Hutchison, Grammy nominated legacy, covering various periods in his life. 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2018 Festival Overview

2018 marks the 53rd Huntington Summer witness to the rising power of women. Her modern favorites. 10) returns to the Chapin Rainbow Stage Arts Festival! Once again, the Chapin rousing “Prayer of the Mothers” has become Americana Folk gets its attention grabbing with vocalist Sunny Crownover & Billy Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park will be an anthem for hope and a call for peace in weekend with L. I.’s own Gathering Time Novick on clarinet in support of the Duke’s lit up 6 nights per week with touring artists a fractured world. Las Cafeteras hails sharing the bill with Kirsten Maxwell latest CD, Duke Robillard and his Dames of and ensembles from the U.S. and around from East L.A., but their music is a vibrant (July 27); fiddler/violinist extraordinaire Rhythm. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet the globe, as well as the very best local fusion of Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms and Jeremy Kittel (July 28) brings his Trio (August 12) will entertain and get everyone performing arts ensembles. The Wizard rhymes delivered on traditional Son Jarocho to town for an exciting evening of folk, up and dancin’ for a festive finale with their of Oz, a Plaza Theatrical production, kicks instruments. Performing in Spanish & roots & Americana tunes; the 13th Annual delicious gumbo of Cajun & Creole flavored things off with the first “It’s Showtime!” English, their music is a refreshing bridge Huntington Folk Festival (July 29) co- blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, Family Series presentation on Tuesday, June between cultures. Kaia Kater (July 15), presented with Folk Music Society of country and bluegrass! 26. Come early on Tuesdays and join us for was born of African-Caribbean descent in Huntington hosting afternoon showcases Dance continues to dazzle with Sol y a fun, easy FREE craft for the children. The Quebec, Canada. A talented banjo player and song swaps, followed by an evening Sombra (July 13) delivering a passionate craft table opens at 6:00pm before each and deft singer & songwriter whose smokey, with legendary folk-singer & songwriter evening of Spanish dance with NYC-based Family Show and features a new craft each jazzy vocals and exceptional backing band Tom Rush, accompanied by Matt Nakoa. guest artists Tango For All! (come early for week. (See page 26 for details on the full will enthrall. Skerryvore (August 10) is We welcome back David Stewart Wiley FREE pre-concert Samba lessons on the Family Series schedule). an electrifying band from Scotland whose and the newly reorganized Long Island Chapin Stage!) The L.I. Dance Consortium A spectacular Opening Weekend brings unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Orchestra (August 4), for “Bernstein’s returns with two fabulous concerts by superb Melissa Errico (June 29), Tony Award- Americana has propelled them on a meteoric America,” a celebration of the iconic local dance companies on July 5 and August 1. nominated singer, actress & writer who will journey up the charts and earned them Lenny’s 100th Birthday. Maestro Wiley The Huntington Community Band will dazzle with a special concert SONDHEIM international acclaim. Edmar Castaneda and the Orchestra (all L.I. Philharmonic again provide wonderfully entertaining & MORE to mark her debut in Huntington, is an amazing jazz harp virtuoso from alumni) will serve up a delicious evening of programs under Music Director Tom Gellert’s Long Island, not far from Manhasset where Colombia, South America. He’ll perform Bernstein favorites plus well-known pieces baton on five consecutive Wednesdays she grew up. Classic Rock rules on (June in Quartet configuration with percussion, by other important American composers beginning June 27. The Huntington Men’s 30) with The Lords of 52nd Street, Billy trombone, and his equally amazing vocalist who influenced Bernstein, including Chorus takes the stage on June 28. The Joel’s backing band on many of his most & wife Andrea Tierra, for a unique evening Gershwin (Jeffrey Biegel on piano for Island Hills Chorus and Twin Shores popular hits. Band mates Doug Stegmeyer, you’ll never forget. Rhapsody in Blue), Aaron Copland, Richard Chorus share the bill for their annual Liberty DeVitto, Russell Javors and Huntington Jazz Week will again Rogers and Irving Berlin! Barbershop and Sweet Adeline songfest on Richie Cannata went on to tour and record explore the art of jazz for an entire week, The Festival’s eclectic tradition continues August 9. The Symphonic Pops of L.I. with Joel for more than ten years, helping beginning with David Gonzalez’ Cuentos: with a delicious sampling of superb artistry (formerly Senior Pops Orchestra of L.I.) on Joel establish a popular music career. Tales of the Latin World (July 17) – stories and a mix of genres. Fei Fei (July 26) is a July 1, and the Nassau Pops Symphony World Music is represented by a quintet & jazz for kids and families; big band gloriously talented classical pianist who Orchestra on July 8 will provide delightful of talented ensembles. First up Orquesta swing from HCB (July 18); sizzling plays with a passionate and immersive music on consecutive Sunday evenings. And El Macabeo (July 6) updates traditional contemporary jazz from the Grace Kelly touch. Incendio (August 2) was nearly don’t miss out on longtime festival favorite Puerto Rican Salsa with a fusion of modern Quartet (July 19)on sax & vocals; Lao rained out when here on their first East Tour. Northport Community Band’s fabulous punk rock, ska and reggae rhythms. Based Tizer Band (July 20) taking smooth world This fiery ensemble plays an inspiring fusion Thursday evening performances at the in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, the band fusion in a new direction with “Songs from of classical, to jazz, to rock, to flamenco, to Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport is active in relief efforts following the the Swing House;” Coltrane Day returns Celtic, and even bluegrass in whirlwind of Village Park. devastating hurricane that leveled so much with afternoon workshops, performances acoustic and electric guitars. The Danny And last but certainly not least, of their native Island. Yael Deckelbaum & jams, prior to an evening with legendary Green Trio (August 3) incorporates BROADWAY comes to Huntington & The Prayer of the Mothers grace our sax innovator Joe Lovano Classic Quartet a local string quartet, compliments of compliments of Plaza Theatrical stage the following evening (July 7). Ms. (July 21); and winding up with a memorable USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts, in Productions’ “Sister Act” (July 14) and Deckelbaum is a Canadian/Israel folk evening with the Swingtime Big Band an inventive blend of original works that “Funny Girl” (August 5). singer & songwriter whose efforts with (July 22) and classic tunes from the Great cross boundaries between jazz & classical “Women Wage Peace” are inspiring and American Songbook plus new versions of and back again. Duke Robillard (August Follow Us On For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 21 FESTIVAL INFORMATON Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Village (Hecksher Park) Long Island’s Premier Public Stage…World Class Talent! Appeal to All Ages! All performances are FREE to the public!

LOCATION August 10. The Chapin Rainbow Stage is SEVERE WEATHER located in Hecksher Park, Huntington, If at all possible, performances are NY 11743 at Prime Avenue and Route held in the Park despite the whims of 25A (Main Street) with shows every weather; so take along your umbrella! evening, except Mondays from June If in doubt, check our Facebook 26 through August 12. page. For the Northport Community Northport Community Band band, concerts will be relocated performances at the Robert W. to the Northport High School. Kreuger Band Stand at the Harbor’s edge in Northport Village Park, SEATING POLICY: Northport, NY on Thursdays, July 5, Family Series, Tuesdays at 7:00pm. July 12, July 19, July 26 & Aug. 2nd The Blanket Line is extended as far 2018 SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL AT NORTHPORT at 8:30pm. back as the technical booth. No chairs are allowed in the space in front of HARBOR: “CELEBRATING 60” WITH THE NORTHPORT TIMES the technical booth. Thank you for COMMUNITY BAND NEW THIS YEAR! ALL SHOWS following this policy; it will enable our BEGIN AT 8:00 PM, with the For 60 years, The Northport Community Band has been delighting Northport residents young audiences to see the show! and music lovers from all over Long Island. For five Thursday nights from July 5 – August following exceptions: Every Tuesday 2, the band performs at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park, designated as Family Series (June 26, Wednesday - Sunday at 8:00 p.m. overlooking scenic Northport Harbor. Listeners can sit on blankets or lawn chairs in front of July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Aug. 7) shows Take FOLDING CHAIRS, the bandstand, or even enjoy the music from their boats. The band’s musicians are volunteers from all walks of life and include local students, teachers and professional musicians. begin at 7:00pm. Come early on BLANKETS or CUSHIONS for Tuesdays and join us for a fun, easy This year’s theme – “Celebrating 60” – will feature a blend of marches, overtures, classics and seating comfort. Folding chairs are popular favorites drawn from the band’s 60-year history, plus new surprises. Weekly features FREE craft for the children. The craft not permitted in the blanket area will include guest conductors, vocalists and instrumental soloists, as well as the Northport table opens at 6:00pm before each (indicated by lawn signs). Chorale and pre-concert performances by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra and Family Show and features a new craft others. Listeners always look forward to the final concert, which includes Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” complete with dueling cannons. each week Huntington Community Festival grounds are accessible to Band Pre-Concert Entertainment on persons who are physically challenged. 2018 – 60th Summer Concert Season – “Celebrating 60” Wednesdays at 7:00p.m. on July 11, & Efforts will be made to accommodate All concerts begin at 8:30 p.m. 25, 6:45p.m. on July 18; Coltrane Day persons with special needs. on Saturday, July 21 – Workshops & Thursday, July 5: “American Gems” Featuring our annual Armed Forces Salute in collaboration with American Legion Post performances/jam sessions from 1:00 Important: Please Note - Alcohol #694; patriotic favorites, light classics and marches with an all-American flavor. PM to 6:00 PM TBA; Folk Festival and pets are not permitted anywhere – Folk Music Society of Huntington Thursday, July 12: “European Vacation” on Park grounds. Flash photography presents Unplugged Song Swaps & Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band; Classics and recording of any kind are strictly from Britain, France, and Russia; guest conductor Andy Isca leads the band in “O Sole Showcases from noon to 6:00 PM on prohibited. Please limit smoking to Mio” featuring Music Director Don Sherman as euphonium soloist; and a World War I Sunday, July 29 plus FMSH Opening Centennial commemoration. Act at 8:00 PM(details TBA).; outside the barricade fencing. “Bernstein’s America” with David Thursday, July 19: “Curtain Up!” ALL UPDATES, ADDITIONAL Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra; gems from Stewart Wiley – pre-concert activities INFORMATION ON ARTISTS on Sat., Aug. 4 - details TBA. Look stage and screen including a Leonard Bernstein Centennial feature; & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES surprise guest vocalists and more! for other pre-concert activities and “Conversations with the Artist” on go to www.huntingtonarts.org. Thursday, July 26: “Song of Summer” July 13, 15, and 21, August 3 and or call 631-271-8423 Pre-Concert performance (7:45) by the Northport Chorale, Joseph Smaldino, Director; Guest Conductor Tom Gellert of the Huntington Community Band; guest soloist to be announced. Thursday, August 2: “Finale! Featuring the Next Generation” Pre-Concert performances – Northport-East Northport Schools’ Summer Program student concert at 6:00 pm, and Northport Community Jazz Orchestra at 7:45; Guest Conductor Dr. Izzet Mergen, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Northport Schools; The Stars and Stripes Forever conducted by raffle winner (see below); Tchaikovsky’s1812 Overture complete with two cannons and guest musicians from local high schools.

All concerts begin at 8:30 at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park at the foot of Main Street, Northport. Rain Site: Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road in the Robert W. Krueger Center for the Performing Arts. Site change will be advertised after 3:00 pm each date on the Northport Community Band website www.ncb59.org, Facebook, News 12 and other media. Concertgoers can text @e822cbb to 81010 (remind. com) for automatic, timely updates! Concerts will also be live streamed: www.facebook.com/ NCBLivestream/

“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, including the chance to conduct the band in “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at the Finale!

Come on down and enjoy the original ‘unplugged’ music experience – find out why the best things in life are free! Page 22 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Meet the Artist

Huntington Arts Council continues to Camp at Huntington Huntington. (Kaia Kater concert to begin at at www.AcousticMusicScene.com, www. expand special outreach efforts to enrich the H.S. 8:00 p.m.) Program Supported by a Grant FMSH.org and www.Huntingtonarts.org. public performances and bring visiting artists Tuesday, July 17 from Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Touring (Opening act Miles & Mafale and Carolann and ensembles to underserved audiences and – David Gonzalez Program (MAAF) Solebello song swap at 8:00 p.m. Concert music students. More than 6180 individuals will conduct a Thursday, July 19 – 7:00 PM - Grace by Tom Rush, accompanied by Matt Nakoa, at 15 different events were served at 2017 demonstration Kelly - an enlightening and entertaining pre- at Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8:45p.m.) “Meet the Artist” projects. “The Artists program/mini- concert “Conversation with the Artist” with Friday, August 2 – 7:00 PM - Danny really enjoy meeting the public beyond the performance for participants in TOH’s guest interviewer Dan Bilawski, Conductor Green - pre-concert “Conversation with stage. We are always seeking new ways to Project Play and the Tri Community & Youth of HCB Big Band. (Grace Kelly Quartet the Artist” with guest interviewer Dan connect with audiences, including folks who Agency. Jack Abrams School, Lowndes concert at 8:00 p.m.) Bilawski, jazz writer & Conductor of HCB cannot attend the concerts in Heckscher Ave., Huntington Station. Saturday, July 21 - Coltrane Day – Big Band. (Danny Green Trio with Strings Park for a variety of reasons. A number of Friday, July 27 – Kirsten Maxwell will Daytime activities, workshops, jam sessions Concert to begin at 8:00 PM – Project potential outreach activities are still being give a mini-performance followed by Q&A and performances presented by The Coltrane support by Mid Atlantic Arts Organization planned, and we are delighted we can bring at the Huntington Senior Citizen Center. Home (details TBA). At 7:00 PM - Joe (MAAF) such great talent to the community,” said Friday, August 2 – Danny Green Trio Lovano & Michelle Coltrane pre-concert Saturday, August 4 - 7:00 PM - pre- John Chicherio, Performing Arts Director of will conduct master class in improvisation “Conversation with the Artist” with guest concert talk by Maestro David Stewart the Huntington Arts Council. at USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts. interviewer Jeff Lederer. (Michelle Coltrane Wiley, Music Director & Conductor, Advisory: A NUMBER OF “MEET The Master class will be followed by an opens at 8:00 PM; Joe Lovano Classic and Jeffrey Biegel, pianist, prior to THE ARTIST” events ARE NOT open afternoon rehearsal with a guest string Quartet at 9:00 PM.) Coltrane Day is a performance of “Bernstein’s America” at to the public. They are reserved for quartet from USDAN on the Chapin Stage collaborative effort by Town of Huntington, 8:00 PM. Program Support from Musician’s participating students, senior citizens, and Huntington Arts Council and The Coltrane Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) clients or patients at participating schools Home. Sunday, August 5 - 7:00 PM – a fun and and community organizations. All concert Saturday, July 28 – Daytime – Un- informative pre-show “Conversation with performances by the artists involved take plugged song swaps and showcases on the the Artist” with Plaza Theatrical Producing place at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in upper lawn area overlooking the stage from & Artistic Director Kevin Harrington and Heckscher Park and are free admission and 2-5p.m., details TBA. (Concert by Jeremy guest interviewer Marc Courtade (HAC open to all. Kittel Trio at 8:00 p.m.) Exec. Dir.). Performance of Funny Girl to Planned activities that have been Sunday, July 29 – Daytime - Michael follow at 8:00 PM. confirmed at deadline are listed in Kornfeld’s AcousticMusicScene.com and “These collaborative efforts would chronological order below. FREE EVENTS & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Joe Pszonek’s Radio Nowhere will host not be possible without the commitment Sunday, July 15 – 7:00 PM - Kaia unplugged showcases and song swaps on and cooperation of the Artists, the Town EVENTS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Kater –an enlightening and entertaining the upper lawn area overlooking the stage, of Huntington and the community based Tuesday, July 10 – Kristin Andreassen pre-concert “Conversation with the Artist” featuring a few-dozen artists from New York organizations involved,” said Mr. Chicherio. – will lead an interactive musical workshop with guest interviewer Michael Kornfeld, and several other states from 12 noon-6 p.m. “We thank each of them for their support for students in the Summer Arts Enrichment President of Folk Music Society of Daytime schedules will be posted online and participation.”

13th Huntington Folk Festival Is Highlight of Folk, Roots & Americana Weekend!

Legendary folksinger-songwriter rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, & Nash, with various parts of The Byrds, On Saturday afternoon, July 28, from Tom Rush (accompanied by up-and- the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the Joni Mitchell, the Eagles and America; 2:00 PM to 5:00PM, unplugged showcases, comer Matt Nakoa) will headline the passion of gritty blues. a head-turning folk-rock harmony trio song swaps and perhaps a set of sea shanties 13th Annual Huntington Folk Festival on Beginning his career in Boston at the described recently as “getting a whole by Stuart Markus, will take place on the Sunday evening, July 29 at Heckscher Park. famed Club 47, Tom helped shape the folk beehive-full of buzz” on the northeast hill overlooking the Chapin Rainbow Stage Extending from noon until l0:30 p.m., the revival in the 1960s and the renaissance of regional folk scene. With a vocal blend (details TBA). free festival – co-presented by the Folk the 1980s and 1990s. His early recordings oft-described as seamless, inspired guitar At 8:00 PM, the Jeremy Kittel Trio Music Society of Huntington (FMSH) and introduced the work of Joni Mitchell, playing and precise percussion, this talented featuring acclaimed fiddlerJeremy Kittel the Huntington Arts Council – is part of the Jackson Browne, and James Taylor. He is trio (Stuart Markus, Hillary Foxsong and takes center stage. Fluent in multiple 53rd Huntington Summer Arts Festival. credited by Rolling Stone with “ushering in Gerry McKeveny) evince deep roots in ‘60s musical genres, his original music draws An on-stage song swap featuring the singer/songwriter era.” Now celebrating folk-rock, with a healthy dash of traditional from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, Classical, LI’s own Miles & Mafale and Carolann his fiftieth year on stage and in the studio, folk in the mix. Their stage chemistry electronic, and more. In addition to his own Solebello will precede Rush’s performance Tom continues to break new ground. His makes clear that they take the music (if not projects, he has composed and arranged on the park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage. Prior most recent release was voted Top Album themselves) very seriously. A night with for such artists as Abigail Washburn, Yo Yo to the featured evening concert, Michael of the Year by Folk DJL and awarded Folk Gathering Time will make evident why they Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, and the Kornfeld’s AcousticMusicScene.com and Album of The Year by the International were voted one of “Long Island’s Best” by Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet. Joe Pszonek’s Radio Nowhere will host Folk Alliance. He maintains a full touring the Long Island Press. “Jeremy Kittel is at the Vanguard of a unplugged showcases and song swaps on schedule doing what audiences love him Long Island native Kirsten Maxwell has whole new movement in fiddle music… a the upper lawn area overlooking the stage, for: writing and playing passionately and made great strides since diving head first into new kind of hybrid musician that is equally featuring a few-dozen artists from New York tenderly knitting together the musical her musical career. She is often compared versed and comfortable in many genres. He and several other states from 12 noon-6 p.m. traditions and talents of our times. to Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Joni has a tremendous capacity to seamlessly Daytime schedules will be posted online Sunday’s Folk Festival caps a weekend Mitchell, though her blend inventive ideas and techniques from at www.AcousticMusicScene.com, www. of folk, roots and Americana-inspired appeal goes well- other genres into Irish and Scottish tunes FMSH.org and www.HuntingtonArts.org. concerts and musical events. Friday, July beyond her vocal …with stunning virtuosity.” -Martin Hayes, Folk icon Tom Rush is a gifted musician 27 we Spotlight L.I. talent with a shared bill abilities. She gives legendary fiddler / National Entertainment whose shows offer a by Gathering Time & Kirsten Maxwell. everything to her Award winner (Ireland). musical celebration Gathering Time is like a high-energy live performances and a journey into Peter, Paul & Mary or a co-ed Crosby, Stills and plays with the tradition and such delicacy spectrum of what and taste that the music has been, can guitar seems to be be, and will become. extension of her His distinctive guitar body. Her delivery style, wry humor, creates a level of intimacy that welcomes and warm, expressive new audiences in like old friends. With a voice have made him quick wit and commanding stage presence, both a legend and a lure to audiences around Kirsten gives the impression of being more the world. His shows are filled with the accomplished than her 25 years. For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue - Page 23 53nd Annual Huntington SUMMER ARTS PRODUCED BY THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Tuesday, June 26 – Family Show “The Wizard Sunday, July 1 – Symphonic Pops of Long has performed around the globe. Her song artistic direction of Maria Loreta, the of Oz” - Plaza Theatrical Productions Island - The Symphonic Pops of Long Island “Prayer of The Mothers” turned into the company presents programs of Flamenco, See page 26 for program information. is a multi-generational orchestra whose anthem for a march of hope from the north of Spanish Classical & Folk, Mexican, Argentine members are retired professional musicians, Israel to Jerusalem by thousands of women Tango and Latin Dance. A free pre-concert music teachers, and skilled community - half Palestinian and half Israeli - in an workshop in Samba will take place on the Wednesday, June 27 – Huntington players. Formerly the Senior Pops Orchestra exhilarating call for peace. In similar fashion Chapin Rainbow Stage. Community Band “AROUND THE WORLD of L.I., their goal is to bring the joys of music to Joan Baez, she is now on the forefront of Saturday, July 14 – Sister Act – Plaza IN 80 MINUTES” will feature an exciting to the senior community and to the community a peace movement with an organization called Theatrical Productions – The hilarious evening of music from around the world with at large while providing an opportunity for “Women Wage Peace” whose message of hope Broadway musical based on the hit movie a few surprises; special guest conductor & seniors, community organizations and other and peace has resonated all around the world. starring Whoopie Goldberg, follows a woman soloists - TBA. Bring folding chairs or large musicians to perform. hiding in a convent as she helps her fellow blankets. Downbeat at 8:00PM. For additional Tuesday, July 3 – Family Show Tim Kubart sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her information and directions to Heckscher Park, and The Space Cadets own. The fun-filled score includes Raise Your visit the www.huntingtonarts.org or, the HCB See page 26 for program information. Voice, Sister Act and Spread the Love Around! website: www.huntingtoncommunityband.org. Wednesday, July 4 – Huntington Community Sunday, July 15 – World Music/Afro- Band “MUSICAL ILLUMINATIONS: A Canadian Roots Kaia Kater - Born of GLORIOUS 4TH!” will feature a thrilling African-Caribbean descent in Québec, Kaia evening of American music to celebrate grew up between two worlds: one her family’s Independence Day. Tonight’s performance deep ties to Canadian folk music in her features 2 very special guest vocalists and the Toronto home; the other the music of: John Philip Sousa, selected works Sunday, July 8 – Nassau Pops Symphony years she spent learning and celebrating the centenary birthday of Leonard Orchestra - The Nassau Pops Symphony studying Appalachian music Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Disney Orchestra performs musical favorites from in West Virginia. Her old- favorites and much, much more! Downbeat Broadway, Television and the Movies and time banjo skills, jazz-fueled Thursday, June 28 - Huntington Men’s is at 8:00PM For additional information and a mixture of popular and light classical voice and deft songcraft Chorus - The Huntington Men’s Chorus directions to Heckscher Park, visit the www. music. The Nassau Pops has performed with have garnered acclaim from originated in 1949 with a group of Huntington huntingtonarts.org or, the HCB website: www. Marvin Hamlisch, singer/recording artist Rolling Stone, BBC Music, men who shared exceptional vocal talent, huntingtoncommunityband.org Linda Eder, songwriter Jimmy Webb, singer/ and No Depression. Her impressionist Marilyn Michaels, and The choral singing experience, and a desire to Thursday, July 5– Long Island Dance 2016 release Nine Pin won a Cast of Beatlemania. Maestro Louis foster male choral singing. That original group Consortium - “Kaleidescope of Dance 1” Canadian Folk Music Award Panacciulli has been the music of 34 has grown substantially, as has the style The Long Island Dance Consortium (LIDC) is and sent her on an 18-month director and conductor of The NPSO and diversity of its programs. The chorus composed of presenters, dance advocates and touring journey from Ireland to Iowa. since 1984. continues to promote and perform a wide professionals, Arts Councils and companies Tuesday, July 17 – Family Show David variety of selections; its annual Christmas from the finest dance studios on Long Island. Tuesday, July 10 – Family Show Kristin Gonzalez’ Cuentos: Tales of the Latin World Concert at Huntington High School and its This evening’s program will showcase The Andreassen See page 26 for program information. appearance at the HSAF are highlights each Red Hot Mamas, a unique group of senior See page 26 for program information. Wednesday, July 18 - Huntington Jazz Week year. tap dancers, who will perform with their usual Wednesday, July 11 – Huntington Huntington Community Band – Pre-concert sophistication and vivacity; the Long Island Friday, June 29 – Broadway Cabaret Melissa Community Band - Pre-concert @ 7:00 @ 6:45PM (HCB “BIG” BAND with Guest Academy’s Dance Company performing Errico After multiple (TBA) - 8:00PM HCB Downbeat - “A Conductor Dan Bilawsky) - 8:00PM HCB sensational cutting-edge choreography; sold-out engagements at LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE BIT Downbeat - “SWING TIME” will feature North Shore Dance and Moves & Motions 54 Below as well as in OF THAT!” will feature an eclectic mix of toe- a night of swingin’ jazz music and more with their talent and boundless energy; and London and Washington tappers, marches, music of the movies, stage as a part of the week long Huntington Arts classical Indian dancers from the prestigious DC over the last and television and lots more. Special guest Council’s spotlight on jazz! Guest soloists will Nritya Saagaram Dance Academy. year, Tony Award- conductor TBA. *A special PRE-CONCERT round out a “not-to-be-missed” night of great nominated singer, (TBA) of musical entertainment begins at music and great fun! GUEST CONDUCTOR: actress & writer Melissa 7:00PM! HCB concert downbeat is at 8:00PM. DON SHERMAN (conductor of the Northport Errico will dazzle Community Band) makes his annual trek to with a special concert Thursday, July 12 – World Music/Mexican join us. SONDHEIM & MORE Roots & to mark her debut in Huntington, Long Island, Rock Las Thursday, July 19 – Huntington Jazz Week near where she grew up. She brings her Cafeteras Grace Kelly Band - Saxophonist, singer, gorgeous voice, and a unique and unpredictable creates a and composer Grace Kelly plays with the intelligence, wit and mischief to a set list vibrant heart and passion of an old soul yet with the focusing on the music & lyrics of Stephen musical genre-bending zest and energy of a 25 year Sondheim, but peppered with some of her other fusion with old. A regular on The Late Show with Stephen musical “passions” and obsessions including Friday, July 6 – World Music/ Rock Infused a unique Colbert’s band, Jon Rodgers & Hart, Stephen Schwartz, Randy Salsa from Puerto Rico Orchesta El Macabeo East LA Batiste and Stay Human, Newman, Joni Mitchell and Michel Legrand. is one of the great sensations of the current sound and positive message as a vehicle Grace is a multiple Puerto Rican salsa scene, updating island’s to build bridges among different cultures award winner as an alto Saturday, June 30 – Classic Rock The Lords salsa tradition with new ideas and influences, and communities. Their infectious live sax player who has also of 52nd Street – New York’s favorite band including punk rock, ska and reggae. Their performances feature Afro-Mexican beats, drawn recognition as a were the backing band on many of Billy Joel’s sound, appeals to a young, vibrant and hip rhythms, and inspiring lyrics that document singer and songwriter. most popular hits. Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty generation by offering an epic salsa journey stories of a community seeking love and justice. Her live performances DeVitto, Russell Javors and Richie Cannata across musical styles and time signatures that Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments also continue to draw rave went on to tour and record with Joel for more traverse city, jungle, and high seas. Their stage like the jarana, requinto, quijada (donkey reviews and expand her fan base. than ten years, helped Joel establish a popular presence invites their audiences to be part of jawbone) and tarima (a wooden platform), Friday, July 20 - Huntington Jazz Week –The music career, and the opportunity to perform the “familia macabionica!” Las Cafeteras sing in English, Spanish, and and record in the most prestigious settings. Lao Tizer Band returns to HSAF’s “Jazz Spanglish and add a remix of sounds, from Week” in support of their brand-new CD/DVD Reunited in 2016, The Lords of 52nd Street rock to hip-hop to rancheras. continue to perform their legendary hits to combo release, Songs From The Swinghouse sold-out crowds everywhere. Friday, July 13 – Spanish Dance Sol y Sombra (debuted in Billboard Jazz top 10)! This all- – Tonight’s concert is entitled PASION! star group is led by keyboardist, composer, producer Lao Tizer, along with vocalist Tita Guest artists from NYC based Tango for All! Hutchison, Grammy nominated bassist Ric Experience an evening filled with the passion Fierabracci (Chick Corea, Billy Cobham), of the Argentine Tango, gypsy Flamenco and Grammy nominated drum phenom Gene the Caribbean’s most sensual Latin dance Coye (Larry Carlton, Terence Blanchard) & styles. Sol y Sombra Grammy nominated guitarist Chieli Minucci Spanish Dance Co, (Special EFX). was established more Saturday, July 7 – World Music/Israeli- than twenty-five Saturday, July 21 – Huntington Jazz Week - Joe Canadian Folk & Roots Yael Deckelbaum years ago to promote Lovano Classic Quartet headlines Coltrane & the Prayer of the Mothers Ensemble – the exciting art of Day, a collaborative effort with Huntington Yael Deckelbaum is an award-winning Israeli/ Hispanic music & Arts Council, The Coltrane Home & Town of Canadian singer-songwriter and activist who dance. Under the Huntington. Grammy-winning saxophonist, Page 24 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE HUNTINGTON ARTS COUNCIL composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless won a number of songwriting competitions this eclectic blend the truly original American art form of a in finding new and performed at festivals on the East Coast of influences has cappella harmony in their distinctive barbershop modes of artistic and in Texas. led to a sound that styles. Each chorus performs a wide range of expression. With Saturday, July 28 – Folk/ is a truly unique show tunes, patriotic themes and old-fashioned a Grammy Win Roots/Americana Jeremy one. Incendio’s love songs, along with jazz, spirituals and Doo for his 52nd Kittel Trio – Jeremy first appearance Wop. Street Themes Kittel is an American on the Chapin Thursday, August 9 – Jazz & and 14 other fiddler, violinist, and Rainbow Stage in 2012 was exhilarating in Blues Guitar/Great American nominations, he has won DownBeat composer. Fluent in spite of a driving rain. We are delighted to Song Book Duke Robillard Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls multiple musical genres, welcome this talented ensemble back! Band featuring Sunny countless times as Tenor Saxophonist, his original music draws from traditional Friday, August 3 – Jazz/Classical Crossover Crownover & Billy Novick Musician of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year roots, jazz, Celtic, Classical, electronic, and Danny Green Trio (with Strings) – Based – Whether it’s a song, a style, and Triple Crowns from DownBeat. (Look for more. In addition to his own projects, he in San Diego, CA, Danny Green is a rising an idiom or an image, guitarist Coltrane Day updates and special activities has composed and arranged for such artists force on the jazz scene and an award-winning Duke Robillard will render it TBA on www.huntingtonarts.org and www. as Abigail Washburn, Aoife O’Donovan, Origin Records recording artist, pianist and with mastery, power, nuance and an unerring thecoltranehome.org.) Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, and composer who has distinguished himself grasp of its essence. Duke has carved out Sunday, July 22 - Huntington Jazz Week the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet with his beautifully one of blues’ most illustrious legacies, while – Swingtime Big Band is dedicated to the (of which he was a member for five years). articulated touch also exploring lofty related territories as a performance of America’s greatest popular 2:00PM to 5:00PM daytime unplugged song and melodically guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, standards. A 20-piece authentic swing swaps and showcases – details TBA. charged sensibility. studio sideman, producer, and educator. band comprised of master interpreters of Sunday, July 29 – 13th Huntington His Original Duke’s resume is decorated with Grammy music from the Swing Era, the band features Folk Festival (in collaboration with Folk compositions – a nominations, Handy Awards and Blues Music vocalists Bobbi Ruth and Jerry Costanza who Music Society of Huntington) Tom Rush, vivid blend of jazz, Awards. recreate the vocal stylings of legendary Big accompanied by Matt Nakoa – Tom Rush is classical, and Brazilian elements – delights Friday, August 10 – World Music/ Band singers and crooners such as Peggy Lee, a gifted musician and performer whose shows critics and audiences across the country and Celtic Fusion Skerryvore - Twice Ella Fitzgerald, Nat “King” Cole and Frank offer a musical celebration…a journey into around the world. Tonight’s performance winners of Scotland’s Traditional Music Sinatra. Leading the band is saxophonist and the tradition and spectrum of what music has features a guest String Quartet from USDAN! ‘Live Act of the Year’ Award (2016 & artistic director Steve Shaiman. been, can be, and will become. His distinctive Saturday, August 4 – Classical “Bernstein’s 2011), SKERRYVORE have been on a Tuesday, July 24 – Family Show – “Aladdin” guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive America” Saturday, August 4 - Classical meteoric journey that has taken them from – BroadHollow Theatre Company - voice have made him both a legend and a lure “Bernstein’s America” Orchestra Long the remote Isle of Tiree on to International See page 26 for program to audiences around the world. His shows Island - David Stewart Wiley (Music tours that have included performances information. are filled with the rib-aching laughter of Director & Conductor) with Jeffrey Biegel, in Central Park NYC, The Ryder Cup terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy (piano) – Long Island Orchestra (LIO), Louisville and the Shanghai Expo, China. Wednesday, July 25 - Huntington of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. is the region’s newly-formed professional SKERRYVORE create a unique fusion of Community Band – Pre-concert @ 7:00 Rush’s impact on the American music scene symphony orchestra, founded by the dedicated folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents (TBA) - 8:00PM HCB Downbeat - “AND has been profound. He helped shape the folk professional musicians and Music Director all the different personalities and upbringing NOW ... OUR FINALE!” will feature an revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the and Conductor David Stewart Wiley of the ofthe 8 band exciting evening of audience favorites plus the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp former Long Island Philharmonic. Tonight’s members annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s immortal on generations of artists. For this performance, program celebrates the centennial of Leonard who hail “1812 Overture” accompanied by LIVE Tom will be accompanied by Bernstein’s birth. One of the most important from different cannon (Jim McAward, HCB Cannoneer). the estimable Matt Nakoa on and beloved figures in America’s musical regions of A very special young guest conductor will piano, a renowned singer- pantheon, Bernstein achieved world-wide Scotland. be chosen from the audience, and endearing songwriter in his own right. acclaim as a composer of both classical works Saturday, “traditionals” will include Goldman’s ON and Broadway shows, as conductor/musical THE MALL march and Sousa’s THE STARS Noon to 6:00 PM daytime August 11 – World Music/Latin Jazz Edmar unplugged song swaps and director of the New York Philharmonic, and Castaneda Quartet - Colombian-born harp AND STRIPES FOREVER! Special guest as a passionate educator and advocate for conductor TBA. showcases hosted by www. virtuoso Edmar Castaneda has forged his AcousticMusicScene.com and the arts. Selections will include pieces from own distinctive path in music. He brings not Thursday, July 26 – Classical Chamber Radio Nowhere. Schedule West Side Story and Candide, plus selections only an unfamiliar instrument but a wholly Music - Fei Fei - Praised for her “bountiful gifts will be posted on www.huntingtonarts.org & from contemporary original voice to jazz, branching out into and passionate immersion into the music she www.fmsh.org. or important a world of different styles and genres. His touches” (The Plain Dealer), Chinese pianist American Composers wide-ranging career has been remarkable for Fei-Fei is a past winner of the Concert Artists Tuesday, July 31 – Family Show – David who influenced Engel’s “Pirate School” discovering a Guild Competition and a top finalist at the 14th Bernstein, including brilliant role for Van Cliburn International See page 26 for program information. George Gershwin’s the harp in jazz, Piano Competition. She Wednesday, August 1– Long Island Dance (Rhapsody in Blue then continuing continues to build a reputation Consortium- “Kaleidescope of Dance 2” - with Jeffrey Biegel to innovate and for her poetic interpretations, LIDC’s second evening features the superb - piano), Aaron spark creativity charming audiences with professional dancers of Long Island Ballet Copland’s Quiet City, from a wealth her “passion, piquancy and Theatre, a group known for their innovative Richard Rodgers of formidable tenderness” and “winning and moving choreography; The Dance (Medley from Sound collaborations. Andrea Tierra, Edmar’s wife stage presence” (Dallas Theatre Company presenting their Broadway of Music) and Irving and a superb vocalist, will join to form the Morning News). style upbeat work; American Dance Theatre Berlin (God Bless America). Vocalists TBA. quartet. of Long Island, performing an exquisite Arrive early for a pre-concert talk by Maestro Friday, July 27 – L.I. Spotlight Concert - Wiley beginning at 7:15 PM. Sunday, August 12 – Cajun Creole Roots/ Gathering Time & Kirsten Maxwell – We repertoire of innovative and interesting Americana For the past 42 years, BeauSoleil kick off a Folk/Roots/Americana Weekend pieces; the energetic and talented Downstage Sunday, August 5 – Broadway Musical avec Michael Doucet has been making some with two superb examples of L.I.’s tremendous Dance Company; the brilliant dancers from Funny Girl – Plaza Theatrical Productions of the most potent and popular Cajun music home-grown talent. With a vocal blend oft- Long Island High School for the Arts; and – The glorious story of Fanny Brice, one of on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian described as seamless, inspired guitar playing Ohana Mokuloa, the most celebrated entertainers of her time, ancestry of its members, and created and driven and precise percussion, Gathering Time performing classical rises to become a Ziegfeld star! The award by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding (Stuart Markus, Hillary Foxsong and Gerry Hawaiian dance. winning score features such standards as fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil McKeveny) evince deep roots in ‘60s folk- Thursday, August Don’t Rain on My Parade, People, and I’m the is notorious for bringing even the most staid rock, with a healthy dash of traditional folk in 2 – World Fusion/ Greatest Star. Come early (7:00 PM) for a pre- audience to its feet. BeauSoleil’s distinctive the mix. Their stage chemistry and infectious Spanish Guitar - show “Conversation with the Director, Kevin sound derives from the distilled spirits of energy wins over even fans who never Incendio – Formed Harrington.” New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp considered themselves in the summer of 1999 by Jim Stubblefield, Tuesday, August 7 – Family Show “Mammoth pop, Zydeco, country and folkies. Kirsten Jean-Pierre Durand and Liza Carbé, Follies” – Hudson Vagabond Puppets & bluegrass, captivating Maxwell is a Long Incendio (which means “fire” in Italian, Plaza Theatrical Productions listeners from the Jazz and Island based singer/ Portuguese, and Spanish) is a vehicle for the Heritage Festival in New songwriter who started See page 26 for program influences and compositional talents of these information. Orleans, to Carnegie Hall writing songs in High three superbly talented musicians. Echoes of and around the world. School. She has toured music ranging from classical, to jazz, to rock, Wednesday, August 8 - The Twin Shores extensively in the U.S., to flamenco, to Celtic, to even bluegrass can be Chorus and the Sweet Adelines Island released one album, heard in Incendio’s music. 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