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From left, Nancy Vallarella, Myra Naseem and Priya Kapoor. Photo from SHS

The Smithtown Historical Society is cooking up something new. 

Beginning on June 9, the Society will launch a new cooking series titled Cooking with Stars featuring local culinary professionals sharing their tips, techniques and skills while presenting trending foods, recipes and offering a taste to bring the community together. 

The cooking classes will be held outside on the property’s outdoor theater (in the case of inclement weather, presentations will be moved indoors in SHS’s Roseneath Cottage) and will run through September.

According to Priya Kapoor, Executive Director of SHS, the series was inspired by the Society’s 2021 series, Interview with the Stars. “One of our most popular interviews was with Chef Marco Pellegrini of Osteria Umbra,” said Kapoor.

Just in time for summer entertaining, the first presentation on Thursday, June 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. will be on platters and boards. Myra Naseem, co-owner of Elegant Eating in Smithtown, will be joined by recipe developer and food writer Nancy Vallarella, Long Island Locavore. 

“Outdoor entertaining is here. This presentation will cover three themed boards/platters that will require little to no cooking freeing hosts from the kitchen and grill. Elegant Eating has been doing that for over 35 years,” said Vallarella. 

Tickets are $20 per person in advance at Eventbrite.com, $30 at the door (cash or check).

The series continues on Tuesday, July 12 when Chef Marco Pellegrini returns to SHS to share his cooking techniques showcasing Italian favorites. 

Further cooking classes will be posted on the Smithtown Historical Society’s website, www.smithtownhistorical.org, under Events. 

The Smithtown Historical Society is located at 239 E. Main St., Smithtown. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Volunteers for Wildlife hosts a Wildlife Walk at the Seminary in Lloyd Harbor on June 5. Photo from Volunteers for Wildlif
Thursday June 2

Stony Brook Walking Tour

Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization for a Secrets of Stony Brook Village Walking Tour today at 11:50 a.m. or 3:50 p.m. Hear some newly uncovered stories while strolling through the village. $10 per person. Make your reservations by calling 751-2244.

Friday June 3

Three Village Farmers Market

The Three Village Farmers Market opens for the season today on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m. Join them for a grand opening celebration. The historic Bayles-Swezey House c.1800 will be also be open for self-guided tours for  #PayWhatYouCan Fridays. Call 901-7151. See more on page B15.

An Evening of Opera

After a two year hiatus, Opera Night Long Island returns in person with an Open Mic Night at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of opera arias, art songs, and musical theater with guest performances by Amanda Levy, Darlene Bennett, Heidi Crane, Maurizio Casa, Arthur Lai and Bernardo Medeiros. $10 donation at the door. Visit www.operanight.org.

Saturday June 4

Wet Paint Festival

Gallery North will present the 18th annual Wet Paint Festival at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket today and June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With over 40 participating artists, this two-day outdoor festival will be a celebration of the creative process. Visitors can watch artists paint plein air, discover their local history, and learn about nature, all in an inspiring, farm setting. The event will feature tours of the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, birdwatching tours with the Four Harbors Audubon Society, live music and more. Free. Call 751-2676 for more information.

Spring Village Craft Fair

Rescheduled from May 28. The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a Spring Village Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 125 exhibitors are expected featuring fine art, photography, textiles, jewelry, wood crafts, soft sculpture, home and garden decor, organic bath and body products, candles, gourmet foods, live music and food trucks. Free admission. Call 846-1459.

Vanderbilt Watercolor Workshop

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will hold a watercolor workshop in the Hall of Fishes from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 16 and older. A museum educator will discuss William K. Vanderbilt II’s marine expeditions and the work of curator-artist William Belanske. Participants will sketch and paint from the collection. $20 per person. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Super Cruisers Car Show

Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson will host the 1st annual AHEPA Chapter 319 Port Jefferson Car Show with the Super Cruisers Nostalgia Car Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuirng music by DJ Night Train and vendors. Breakfast and lunch available.  Free admission. Call 516-885-7445. 

St. Baldrick’s Day

Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub, 229 Laurel Ave., Northport invites the community to its St. Baldrick’s Day event from noon to 5 p.m. Whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, the event’s proceeds will help fund childhood cancer research grants. To register, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/nappertandys2022.

Craft Beer Festival

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents its annual Whales, Ales and Salty Tales Craft Beer Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Help support museum community programming while you sample unique beers, ales, ciders and meads crafted at local Long Island breweries, sing along to live sea shanties with Stuart Markus, tour the museum’s exhibits and gallery; take part in hourly Whale Tales, and stop by the workshop to hear Ale Tales from local brewers. For 21 and older. Fee is $35, $15 designated drivers. Call 367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org for tickets.

Spanish Guitar Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series  will a Spanish Guitar concert featuring classical guitarist Francisco Roldán at 6 p.m.  The solo recital will include music from Cuba (Brouwer), Mexico (Ponce), Paraguay (Barrios), and Spain (Moreno-Torroba and Rodrigo). Free. Call 655-7798.

Sunday June 5

Wet Paint Festival

See June 4 listing.

Car Show St. James

Long Island Cars will host a “Super Swap Sunday” Car Show at Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s along with vendors, food and entertainment. Admission is $10, free for ages 11 and under. Rain date is June 12. Call 567-5898 or visit www.longislandcars.com

Thai Fair

Vajiradhammapadip Buddhist Temple, 110 Rustic Road, Centereach hosts a Thai Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with crafts and food. Thai music and dance show starts at 12;30 p.m. $5 admission fee, children 12 and under free. Call 471-8006.

Spring Car Show

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville will host a car show by the Long Island Moose Classic Car Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with entertainment and refreshments. , limooseclassiccarclub.com. Admission is $5 per person. Rain date is June 12. Call  831-3547 for further details. 

Smithtown Festival Day

The Greater Smithtown Chamber of Commerce presents Smithtown Festival Day along Main Street in Smithtown from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy vendors, music, arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Call 979-8069 or visit www.smithtownchamber.com. 

North Meets South Festival

Tanger Outlets, 1770  West  Main St., Riverhead hosts a North Meets South Farms, Food and Drink Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy provisions from local farms, food from East End restaurants, drinks from local breweries, vineyards and cider houses, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. $8 cash at the door. Call 848-7544 or visit www.northmeetssouthfestival.com.

Thrift Barn Sale

Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mt. Sinai Ave., Mount Sinai will hold a Thrift Barn Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring new donations of maternity clothes, children and baby clothes, new women’s clothes, baby items and a whole lot more at discounted prices. Call 928-4103.

Wildlife Walk

Enjoy unforgettable wild encounters and learn about Long Island’s wildlife at Volunteers for Wildlife’s family-friendly Wildlife Walk fundraiser on the grounds of the Seminary Retreat & Conference Center, 440 West Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet wildlife ambassadors at 8 education stations, create wild crafts and learn how to make a difference for wildlife. Refreshments include pizza and ice cream. Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 for kids 4 and older. Visit www.volunteersforwildlife.org to purchase tickets.

Maritime History Walking Tour

Join the Three Village Historical Society for a maritime history walking tour titled Down the Ways, the Wooden Ship Era  at 11 a.m. Led by Historian Beverly C. Tyler, guests will learn about shipbuilders, ship captains, and families prominent in Setauket’s maritime history. Tours leave from the Brookhaven Town Dock, 58 Shore Road, East Setauket. $20, $5 children under age 12. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended by visiting www.tvhs.org. Walk-ins MUST pay in cash at the start of tour. Call 751-3730.

Spring Festival of Gardens Tour

The Huntington Historical Society presents the Spring Festival of Gardens Tour from noon to 4 p.m. Come spend a day enjoying some of Huntington’s gorgeous gardens during this self-guided tour to delight and inspire you. And don’t miss refreshments and the Society’s popular plant sale at the historical Kissam property, 434 Park Avenue, Huntington. Tickets are $40 per person, $35 for members, $45 day of the event, if available. For more information, call 427-7045 or visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Nordic Midsummer LI

Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge & Vasa Swedish Lindbergh Lodge present the 1st annual Nordic Midsummer LI, a celebration of the summer solstice, at the Sons of Norway Hall, 201 7th St., St. James from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, food, games, traditional ringdancing, raffle, bonfire and much more. Bring a lawn chair. $10 adults, children ages 16 and under free. Questions? Call 338-8994.

Drowned Meadow Cottage reopens – This event has been canceled

Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum, corner of West Broadway and Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson will celebrate a grand reopening from 1 to 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, historical reenactment, museum tours, pirates, patriots, children’s storytime and more! Rain date is June 12. Call 473-4724 for further details.

Grist Mill tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook will be open today and every Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the inner workings of the mill as it crushes grain into flour and hear about its 323 year history on a guided tour will a miller during guided tours and a visit the Country Store. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. Cash only. For more information on the Stony Brook Grist Mill and for large group tours, call The Ward Melville Heritage Organization at 751-2244.

Sunday Street Concert

Rescheduled from May 22. WUSB-FM’s Sunday Street Series celebrates his sixty years of recording and performing by presenting “Dylan Through the Decades” — a webcast on the Facebook page of The Long Island Museum at 7 p.m. Artists from the United States, France, England, and Scotland will share their interpretations of Dylan songs from over the six decades since the release of his 1962 debut album. Participating singers include Olivier Durand, The Kennedys, Ray Lambiase, Jez Lowe, Rod MacDonald & Big Brass Bed, Paul McKenna, Elliott Murphy, Willie Nile, Tom Russell, Steve Tilston, Sloan Wainwright, Pat Wictor, and Brooks Williams. Visit facebook.com/LIMuseum.

Monday June 6

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register. Questions? Email [email protected]

Tuesday June 7

An evening of Goat Yoga

Join the Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown for a 45 minute session of yoga with friendly, interactive goats from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m courtesy of  by Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Tickets are $28 per person and all levels of yoga are welcome. Please bring a mat & towel. The first session will be open to children aged 7 to 17, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required via Eventbrite. For more information, call 265-6768.

Wednesday June 8

Cruise Night Car Show

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through Oct. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. Call 929-3500.

Audubon Lecture

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society hosts a free webinar titled Death Be Not Hungry at 7 p.m. What bird of prey is majestic, powerful, and awe-inspiring? Of course, it’s vultures! Discover the incredible world of the humble vulture, along with other fascinating scavenging birds who turn death into dinner. Explore their indispensable roles in the ecosystem and evolution with Dr. Coby Klein, who will share what they do for us, and what we can do for them. Register at www.hobaudubon.org.

Thursday June 9

Look Book Luncheon

Grab your fanciest hat and get off to the races! Mint Clothing Boutique will be celebrating the release of their first private line of designs at a Belmont Stakes themed Look Book Luncheon at the Three Village Inn, 150 Main St., Stony Brook from noon to 3 p.m. As guests enjoy their al fresco lunch, models will stroll through the gardens wearing the private line’s breathable, sustainable and easy-to-wear styles. Tickets for this event are $35 per person and include a three-course prix fix lunch. Rain date is June 10. To reserve your seat, call 751-0555.

Cooking at the SHS

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Mai St., Smithtown kicks off a new cooking series — featuring local culinary pros sharing tips, techniques, and a taste to bring the community together -— in front of the Roseneath Cottage from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Myra Naseem of  Elegant Eating and Nancy Vallarella of Long Island Locavore will put together three themed boards/platters just in time for summer entertaining. Tickets are $20 per person in advance at Eventbrite.com, $30 at the door (cash or check). See more on page B3.

Film

‘Cyrano’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of Cyrano starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett on June 2 at 2 p.m. Registration is required by calling 928-1212 or by visiting www.cplib.org.

‘Kiss the Ground’

Four Harbors Audubon Society continues its Friday Night Movie Series with a screening of Kiss the Ground at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road Smithtown on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, the documentary explores the importance of soil which is often overlooked,neglected and taken very much for granted. Free but registration is required by calling 766-3075.

Theater

‘Carrie The Musical’

The Engeman Select Players at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Carrie The Musical on June 6 and June 7 at 7 p.m. Based on the Stephen King novel, Carrie The Musical tells the dark story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Mamma Mia!’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 2021-2022 with Mamma Mia! from May 21 to June 25. ABBA’s timeless hits tell the enchanting story! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. Featuring such chart toppers as “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” and “Dancing Queen,” this is a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

The Carriage House Players continues its annual Shakespeare Festival at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport with Much Ado About Nothing from June 5 to June 26 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 p.m. Performances take place outdoors on stage in the courtyard, where the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture adds a touch of timeless charm and magic. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the show and bring your own lawn chair. Inclement weather cancels. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children ages 12 and under. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘Kinky Boots’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Kinky Boots from May 19 to July 3. With songs by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, sassy and uplifting musical celebrates a joyous story, inspired by true life events, taking you from the factory floor of a men’s shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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'Essence of Spring,' watercolor on aquabord, by Nancy Wernersbach is on view through July 10. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
An owl sculpture by Christ Wagner. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
'Waterlilies at Old Westbury Gardens' by Rosanne Kaloustian. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
A piece by Kyle Blumenthal at the BLOOM exhibit. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
BLOOM exhibit at the Reboli Center. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
BLOOM exhibit at the Reboli Center. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
'Frederick's Garden' by Casey Chalem Anderson. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen
Portrait of Joseph Reboli at the BLOOM exhibit. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen

By Cayla Rosenhagen

Cayla Rosenhagen

It’s springtime, and there is no better place to immerse yourself in the season’s beauty and hopeful spirit than in Stony Brook Village. Like an idyllic landscape painting, vibrant flowers are blooming across town, and the trees are budding in an energizing chartreuse. In the village, this break in the weather and the new growth are perfect causes to celebrate, and the Reboli Center for Art and History aims to do just that with its new exhibition: BLOOM. 

BLOOM is a mixed-media exhibit featuring spring-themed works by the gallery’s namesake, Joseph Reboli, as well as works by Mireille Belajonas, Kyle Blumenthal, Joan Branca, Bill Buchholz, Casey Chalem Anderson, Pamela duLong Williams, Pamela Herbst, Melissa Imossi, Rosanne Kaloustian, Linda Davison Mathues, Angela Stratton, Ty Stroudsurg, Chris Wagner, Nancy Wernersbach, and Charles Wildbank. The exhibit spans multiple rooms and features exquisitely vibrant and uplifting landscapes and still lifes, each capturing the floral splendor spring offers. Each piece masterfully radiates the qualities of spring- light, optimism, beauty, and wonder.

Explore the exhibit and admire the works by talented West Sayville native, Chris Wagner, the Center’s Artisan of the Month. His detailed wood carvings of birds are created using a chainsaw! 

The Three Village Garden Club is also featured in a sub-exhibit in the History Room, with floral arrangements, more artwork, and artifacts. Additionally, check out the gift shop, stocked with unique art-adorned merchandise, jewelry, and watches, perfect for Fathers’ Day gifts. 

The Reboli Center was opened to the public in 2016 and named after internationally recognized local realist painter Joseph Reboli, (1945-2004). Situated at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook, the gallery overlooks the Stony Brook Creek as well as the historic village. It offers rotating and featured exhibits showcasing local artists and the history of the area. 

Please visit the Center’s website at rebolicenter.org for more information regarding upcoming and current exhibitions or call 631-751-7707.

Visit BLOOM on Tuesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until July 10. BLOOM is a must-see on your next outing in Stony Brook Village!

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism. She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college.

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Mint Clothing

Grab your fanciest hat and get off to the races!

Stony Brook Village Center is proud to announce Mint Clothing Boutique will be celebrating the release of their first private line of designs at a Belmont Stakes themed Look Book Luncheon. The luncheon will take place at the Three Village Inn on Thursday June 9 at noon until 3 p.m. (rain date: Friday, June 10, same time).

As guests enjoy their al fresco lunch, models will stroll through the gardens wearing the private line’s breathable, sustainable and easy-to-wear styles. Tickets for this event are $35 per person and include a three-course prix fix lunch. To reserve your seat, call the Three Village Inn at 631-751-0555.

Mint Clothing Boutique was created in 2004 by Joanna Mazzella, inspired by the beauty and lifestyle of the North Fork and the Hamptons. The boutique offers a unique collection of beautiful pieces from luxury clothing brands, tailored to create a refreshing shopping experience that highlights the modern woman’s lifestyle. Mint Clothing Boutique is located at 119 Main Street in Stony Brook Village and is open daily 10am to 6pm.

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Kyle Blumenthal at work.

The Reboli Center’s June Artisan of the month is Kyle Blumenthal.

Kyle Blumenthal at work.

The Stony Brook resident is a painter as well as an artisan who creates hand painted silk scarves, which will be on display during June at the Reboli Center for Art and History in Stony Brook. In addition, she has several paintings in the Reboli Center’s current “Bloom” exhibit.

Blumenthal is an experienced and New York State licensed Art Education specialist. She studied Illustration and Advertising at the High School of Art and Design. She holds a BFA in Painting and Art Education from Pratt Institute, and a MA and MFA in Painting from Long Island University. She has served as part of the Art/Art History faculty at Empire State College and was recognized for her artistic achievements in 2010, when New York Foundation for the Arts named her a Mark Fellow.

Currently, Blumenthal teaches painting at the National Art League and leads a portfolio program (which she created) at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor, New York. Her work has been written about in Arts Magazine, Newsday, The New York Times and Art News. Kyle simultaneously works in many disciplines. Primarily painting with oil on canvas she has also worked as a Designer of Theatrical Installations for dance. She incorporates the ethereal superimposed upon the material as a concept she strives to convey in her work. The artist cultivates a large flower garden at her home, which supplies inspiration and resource for her creative works.

Kyle Blumenthal’s sunflower silk scarf

Blumenthal has exhibited her work at such venues as the Harkness House Gallery, Museum of American Illustration, and the Kean Mason Gallery in Manhattan, The Long Island Museum, Islip Art Museum, Guild Hall, Mills Pond Gallery and Staller Center on Long Island, and Sodarco Gallery in Montreal.

 “I am honored to have been selected as The Reboli Center’s June Artisan. As an artist living in Stony Brook for many years, I feel this brings that sense of community which is important to me. I remember Joseph Reboli picking up frames from the Setauket frame shop as I was also there at the same time getting tips on how to make my own frames. I remember that his were custom ordered and it was the latest framing for oil paintings. Once again it is the kindness extended to artists and the community that carries on,” said Blumenthal.

Lois Reboli, a founder and president of the Reboli Center said, “Kyle’s work is exquisite, and her scarves are just beautiful. Her silk scarves are very popular in our design shop so we are very happy to have her as our June Artisan.”

The Reboli center is located at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please call 631-751-7707.

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The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus (LIGMC) is celebrating Pride with a musical road trip – and you’re all invited to join them in traveling to “Destination – Anywhere!”

Featuring the works of Stephen Sondheim, Walt Whitman, John Denver, Peter Allen, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra and more, LIGMC’s “Destination – Anywhere!” concerts are set for 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Saint Francis Episcopal Church, 1692 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore; 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Road, Setauket/E. Setauket; and 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington. 

“LIGMC began our journey to ‘Destination – Anywhere!’ all the way back in the winter of 2020, so we are thrilled that our audience will at long last join us on this wonderful musical trip,” Bradley Meek, President of the LIGMC Board of Directors, said. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication that LIGMC’s 17 members are dedicating to making this a concert season to remember and cherish.”

Upon its completion, the full trip will have included several musical pitstops. On April 2, LIGMC ventured into the wonderful world of drag at its sold-out “Broadway’s a Drag!” cabaret at Sayville VFW Post 433. On Saturday, June 4, LIGMC will be previewing selections from “Destination – Anywhere” at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre as part of the Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival’s arts pride event. And, after the season is complete, LIGMC is scheduled to sing the national anthem for the Long Island Ducks on Friday, July 22.

“It is always a joy to work with this dedicated, enthusiastic – and growing! – group of singers,” LIGMC Artistic Director Jeanette Cooper said. “Filled with musical twists and turns, ‘Destination – Anywhere’ is bound to have something for everyone. We hope to see you at an upcoming performance and look forward to celebrating Pride with you!”

Tickets are $25 and are available for purchase at the door or online at www.ligmc.org.

About the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus (LIGMC)

The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus is a voluntary, not-for-profit, community-based organization that provides diverse audiences with high-quality choral performances and musical experiences. LIGMC uses music to unite the LGBTQ community, fight prejudice and discrimination, affirm the contributions of the LGBTQ community to the region’s cultural life.

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By Barbara Beltrami

For me, no backyard barbecue, picnic, beach or pool  party is complete without  potato salad on the menu. And I don’t mean that gloppy stuff from the supermarket. I’m talking about freshly boiled potatoes dressed with mayonnaise or oil and vinegar and laced with whatever you want. Any variety of boiling potato with a waxy consistency will work; the younger and newer the potato, the better. With or without the skin, the potatoes should be cooked until fork tender, immediately immersed in cold water to stop their cooking, and dressed, unlike green salad, as soon as possible. The following recipes should see you through the coming holiday weekend and many a summer get-together.

Traditional Potato Salad

YIELD: Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

5 – 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” cubes

1 cup homemade or Hellman’s mayonnaise

1 tablespoon cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 cup fine chopped celery

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Place potatoes in a 4-quart pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, immerse in cold water, then drain again and cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper; add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs, if using. Gently toss and serve warm or at room temperature if using immediately. Otherwise, cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours. Serve with meat, poultry, fish or other salads.

Mediterranean Potato Salad

YIELD: Makes 8 to 10 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

7 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved

1 1/2 cups homemade or Hellman’s mayonnaise

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2 roasted red peppers, fresh or from jar

1/2 pound fresh string beans, cooked

One 14-ounce can white beans rinsed and drained

One 6-ounce can oil-packed Italian belly tuna, drained and flaked

1/2 cup pitted black olives

1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

1 can rolled anchovies, drained

1/2 cup sliced red onion

8-10 marinated artichoke quarters or halves, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot combine salted cold water and potatoes. Over medium-high heat bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until fork tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, then drain again. When cool enough to handle cut potatoes into half-inch cubes; in a large bowl combine them with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine and transfer to serving bowl. Add the peppers, string beans, white beans, tuna, olives, capers, anchovies, onion, artichokes, parsley, and basil in order given. Serve warm or at room temperature with cold cuts, crusty Italian bread, and cheese.

Potato Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette

YIELD: Makes 10 to 12  servings

INGREDIENTS: 

3 pounds tiny new potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

3 – 4 tablespoons dry white wine

1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or oregano leaves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley leaves

4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

2/3 – 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot combine cold salted water and potatoes. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again and set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl whisk together the salt and pepper, vinegar, wine, herbs and scallions; add oil and whisk vigorously. When cool enough to handle, slice potatoes 1/4” thick, and add to mixture, then toss gently. Serve warm or at room temperature with meat, poultry, fish or other salads.

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Addressing issues affecting mobility are crucial to reducing risk

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

Heart disease still ranks as the number 1 cause of death in the U.S., with just under 700,000 deaths per year, which equates to just over 200 deaths per 100,000 people (1). Depending on your ethnicity, your risk might be higher or lower than the average.

While this is certainly better than it used to be, we have a long way to go to reduce the risk of heart disease. 

Some risk factors are obvious. Others are not. Obvious ones include age (men at least 45 years old and women at least 55 years old), family history, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes and smoking. Less obvious ones include gout, atrial fibrillation and osteoarthritis. 

The good news is that we have more control than we think. Most of these risks can be significantly reduced with lifestyle modifications.

Let’s look at the evidence.

Is obesity an independent risk factor?

Obesity continually gets play in discussions of disease risk. But how substantial a risk factor is it?

In the Copenhagen General Population Study, results showed an increased heart attack risk in those who were overweight and in those who were obese with or without metabolic syndrome, which includes a trifecta of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high sugar levels (2). “Obese” was defined as a body mass index (BMI) over 30 kg/m², while “overweight” included those with a BMI over 25 kg/m².

The risk of heart attack increased in direct proportion to weight. Specifically, there was a 26 percent increase in heart attack risk for those who were overweight and an 88 percent increase in risk for those who were obese without metabolic syndrome. This study had a follow-up of 3.6 years.

It is true that those with metabolic syndrome and obesity together had the highest risk. However, it is quite surprising that obesity, by itself, can increase heart attack risk when a person is “metabolically healthy.” Because this was an observational trial, the results represent an association between obesity and heart disease. Basically, it’s telling us that there may not be such a thing as a “metabolically healthy” obese patient. If you are obese, this is one of many reasons that it’s critical to lose weight.

Activity levels drive improvements

Let’s consider another lifestyle factor, the impact of being sedentary. An observational study found that activity levels had a surprisingly high impact on women’s heart disease risk (3). Of four key factors — weight, blood pressure, smoking and physical inactivity — age was the determinant as to which one had the most negative effect. Those under the age of 30 saw smoking as most negatively impactful. For those over the age of 30, lack of exercise became the most dominant risk factor for heart disease, including heart attacks.

For women over age 70, the study found that increasing physical activity may have a greater positive impact than addressing high blood pressure, losing weight, or even quitting smoking. However, since high blood pressure was self-reported, it may have been underestimated as a risk factor. Nonetheless, the researchers indicated that women should make sure they exercise on a regular basis to most significantly reduce heart disease risk.

How long do you suffer with osteoarthritis?

The prevailing thought with osteoarthritis is that it is best to suffer with hip or knee pain as long as possible before having surgery. But when do we cross the line and potentially need joint replacement? In a study, those with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee joints that caused difficulty walking on a flat surface were at substantially greater risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack (4). Those who had surgery for the affected joint saw a substantially reduced heart attack risk. It is important to address the causes of osteoarthritis to improve mobility, whether with surgery or other treatments.

When does fiber matter most?

Studies show that fiber decreases the risk of heart attacks. However, does fiber still matter once someone has a heart attack? In a recent analysis using data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professional Follow-up Study, results showed that higher fiber plays an important role in reducing the risk of death after a heart attack (5).  

Those who consumed the most fiber, compared to the least, had a 25 percent reduction in post-heart attack mortality. Even more impressive is that those who increased their fiber after a cardiovascular event had a 31 percent reduction in mortality risk. The most intriguing part of the study was the dose response. For every 10-gram increase in fiber consumption, there was a 15 percent reduction in the risk of post-heart attack mortality.

Lifestyle modifications are so important. In the Nurses’ Health Study, which followed 120,000 women for 20 years, those who routinely exercised, ate a quality diet, did not smoke and were a healthy weight demonstrated a whopping 84 percent reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks (6).

What have we learned? We can substantially reduce the risk of heart attacks and even potentially the risk of death after sustaining a heart attack with lifestyle modifications that include weight loss, physical activity and diet — with, in this case, a focus on fiber. While there are a number of diseases that contribute to heart attack risk, most of them are modifiable. With disabling osteoarthritis, addressing the causes of difficulty with mobility may also help reduce heart attack risk.

References: 

(1) cdc.gov. (2) JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(1):15-22. (3) Br J Sports Med. 2014, May 8. (4) PLoS ONE. 2014, Mar 14, 2014. [https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0091286]. (5) BMJ. 2014;348:g2659. (6) N Engl J Med. 2000;343(1):16.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com. 

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‘Remember those who served before.

Remember those who are no more. 

Remember those who serve today.

Remember them all on Memorial Day.’

— Emily Toma

Centerport 

The Centerport Fire Department will host a Memorial Day Parade on May 30 at 10 a.m. from Centershore Road, Harrison Drive, east on Mill Dam Road Centerport, southeast on Prospect Road, south on Little Neck Road.  Ends at 9 Park Circle, Centerport followed by a ceremony at the memorial monuments in the park. 631-261-5916

Commack

VFW Elwood-Commack Post 9263 hosts a Memorial Day parade on May 30 at 10 a.m. Kick off is at the Home Depot parking lot at the intersection of Larkfield Road and Jericho Turnpike and head east on Jericho Turnpike to junction at Veterans Highway to Cannon Park for a ceremony. 631-368-9463

East Northport

Father Judge Council Knights of Columbus hosts the East Northport Memorial Day Parade with kick off on May 30 at 12:15 p.m. at Clay Pitts and Larkfield roads and proceed to John Walsh Memorial Park adjacent to Northport-East Northport Library. 631-262-1891

Greenlawn 

Organized by the Greenlawn Fire Department, a Memorial Day parade will kick off on May 30 at 9 a.m. on East Maple Road, south on Broadway to Greenlawn Memorial Park, at the corner of Pulaski Road and Broadway. 631-261-9106

Kings Park

The 96th annual Kings Park Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 944, will be held on May 30 at 9 a.m. Kick off is at the RJO School at Old Dock Road and Church Street to the Veterans Plaza at Route 25A for flag ceremonies. 631-269-4140

Northport

Organized by the Northport American Legion Post 694, the parade will begin at 10 a.m. on May 30 at Laurel Avenue School and proceed to the Northport Village Park. 631-261-4424

Huntington 

The Town of Huntington will host a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony on May 29 at Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall at 100 Main Street at noon. Patriotic music will be performed by the Northport High School Choir. 631-351-3012 

On May 30, a Memorial Day parade organized by Nathan Hale VFW Post 1469 and American Legion Post 360 will commence at 10 a.m. at West Neck Road and Gerard Street and head east on Main Street to Stewart Avenue in Huntington. 631-421-0535

Port Jefferson

On May 30, American Legion Wilson Ritch Post 432 will be performing a Memorial Day ceremony honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at Port Jefferson Memorial Park, West Broadway, Port Jefferson. Call 631-473-9774 for the time.

St. James 

A Memorial Day Parade organized by Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395 will be held on May 30 at 10 a.m. The parade steps off at the corner of Lake Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue and proceeds to St. James Elementary School for a ceremony. 631-862-7965

Setauket 

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3054 will hold its annual Three Village Memorial Day Parade in Setauket on May 30 at 11 a.m. Parade starts at the corner of Main Street and Route 25A with an opening ceremony at the Village Green across from the library and a closing ceremony at Memorial Park along Route 25A. 631-751-5541

Smithtown 

The Smithtown Fire Department will host a Memorial Day Parade on May 30 at noon. Kickoff is at the corner of Main Street and Singer Lane, continuing west on Main Street to Town Hall. 631-360-7620

Sound Beach

The Sound Beach Civic Association hosts a Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park, New York Ave., Sound Beach on May 30 at noon. 631-744-6952

Stony Brook

VFW Post 3054 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Stony Brook Harbor Memorial (near Stony Brook Fire Department) on Main Street in Stony Brook Village on May 30 at 9 a.m. 631-751-5541

— Compiled by Heidi Sutton

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