Kings Park High School students walked out of school May 26 in response to the May 24 shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Photo from Isabella Lenarduzzi
Students are scared, and they’re not going to take it anymore.
Students Demand Action, an organization affiliated with Everytown/Moms Demand Action, planned a national school walkout for May 26 in response to the May 24 shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers lost their lives.
More than two dozen Kings Park High School students and over 200 Northport High School students joined in on the national event.
The local walkouts included speeches about the gun violence prevention movement, and the reading of the names of the Texas victims. A moment of silence followed the speeches.
The Kings Park students circulated a petition in 2018 when they were in William T. Rogers Middle School in response to the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, according to a statement from the group of students.
“We were angry that this didn’t end with Parkland,” the statement read. “That this didn’t end with Sandy Hook. That this didn’t end with Columbine. That children still have to fear going to school and that we still need to have national walkout events to protest the epidemic of gun violence in our country.”
Among the Kings Park students was senior Isabella Lenarduzzi. During a phone interview, she said she was angry after hearing about the Texas shooting and felt as if she needed to do something. When she saw the post from Students Demand Action, she reached out to her friend Jesse Gunnell, and they created a group chat with fellow students to come up with ideas about what they could do.
“People are really angry about it,” Lenarduzzi said, “Angry and passionate about it, too.”
She said parents, teachers and administrators were supportive of the students’ decisions, and they weren’t reprimanded by school personnel. She added that the teenagers stayed within the school’s courtyard to remain safe.
Hallie Schorr, a junior at Northport High School, said Northport parents, teachers and administrators were also supportive, and the students were outside for about 20 minutes.
She said she decided to participate because she’s scared for the country, herself and her father who works in a different school.
“It’s just terrifying,” she said. “I just wanted to be able to show my support and to let my school know that there are people in school who are really, really scared and want to make change.”
Schorr said she feels fortunate that she lives in a school district that is able to incorporate several security measures to protect students and staff members.
“I do feel safe in school, but it’s, I don’t know, it’s scary,” she said. “What if this happens?”
Spectators wait for the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Spectators wait for the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Spectators wait for the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Spectators wait for the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Spectators wait for the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Scouts participate in the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Scouts participate in the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Scouts participate in the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Candidate for congress Anthony Figliola in the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Members of Shine Dance Company participate in the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Contestants from the Ms. New York Senior America stop for a photo after the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution lay a wreath to honor those who served. Photo by Rita J. Egan
The parade ended with a wreath laying ceremony to honor those veterans who lost their lives. In attendance was Hank Ryon, sitting in photo, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A scene from the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Setauket. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Residents lined Route 25A in Setauket for the return of the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30. The parade could not be held in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.
The event kicked off at Setauket Village Green, and elected officials, Scouts, volunteer firefighters, the Ward Melville High School band and more started marching down Main Street and then headed east down Route 25A.
The parade ended at Setauket Veterans Memorial Park on Shore Road for a wreath-laying ceremony hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3054. In attendance was Hank Ryon, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Save the date! The Huntington Historical Society presents the Spring Festival of Gardens Tour on Sunday, June 5 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 631-427-7045 or visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
Save the date! The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station will be hosting the 7th Annual United Nations Day of Yoga on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to all and will include a variety of yoga classes for all ages and levels, meditation sessions, vendors and more.
This event is being sponsored by Indu Kaur, Director of The Meadow Club; Jas Singh, founder of ReflectandRespond; Sharmila Nigam, founder of One Love Generation; and Marcy Guzman of The Healing Center at Port Jeff Salt Cave, along with 14 holistic teachers and volunteers.
Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn, Director of the Staller Center Alan Inkles, and President of the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Dzvonar, to name a few, will be in attendance for the candle lighting ceremony to start the morning program.
A vision of Indu Kaur, owner of The Meadow Club, the event is intended to promote harmony, world peace, health and wellness through the various practices of yoga and holistic modalities.
Event speakers include Dr. N who is Board certified Doctor of Integrative Medicine, Alternative Medicine and Doctor of Humanitarian services with PhD graduated from International Quantum University of Integrative Medicine; and Meditation teacher Bhante Kottave Nanda from Long Island Meditation Center.
Attendees will be able to learn and practice various forms of yoga such as Hatha, Chair, Kundalini, Restorative, Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra and more from local instructors of Yoga, Pranayama breathing, Ayurveda, Holistic health lifestyle, meditation, Reiki, financial wellbeing and more.
In addition, a delicious vegan vegetarian buffet will be available for a nominal fee along with raffle of baskets valued at $200+ to support this fully volunteered sponsored event and raise awareness of peace with yoga, love, and light. Bring your own yoga mats or mats will be available for purchase.
The event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP requested by calling 631-828-4818.
Communities, both human and otherwise, thrive through connection. Four Harbors Audubon Society celebrates these relationships with a Tree Fest, a community event hosted at Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road in Setauket, on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors will be able to partake in raffles, face painting, arts and crafts, educational exhibits by Avalon Nature Preserve and Living Lands Habitat Garden Design, a live bird presentation by Sweetbriar Nature Center of Smithtown, and other activities.
During the event, Four Harbors Audubon Society will be giving away native tree and shrub whips procured from the Department of Conservation’s Saratoga Farm. These will include Black Cherry, Pussy Willow, Bare Oak, Beach Plum, Bayberry, Button Bush, and Red Osier Dogwood. In addition, a native plant sale will feature local flora such as shrubs, grasses, and spring/early summer flowering herbaceous plants.
Board member Sue Avery said that the demand for native plants has increased in recent years as gardeners have become more cognizant of the benefits of growing them. Four Harbors promotes the national Audubon Society’s Plants for Birds initiative, which is an online resource that identifies the best plants for local birds. “We hope to raise awareness on the significance of trees and native plants for our ecosystem and how essential they are for birds,” Avery added.
Native plants are integral to the biosphere and local ecosystems. They provide fruits, berries, and nuts for birds as well as other animals and create a habitat for pollinators and other insects.
The Tree Fest aligns with the national Audubon Society’s objective of restoring the wildlife and plants that have diminished or disappeared because of climate change, habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other environmental factors.
“Basically, National Audubon and Audubon New York call this type of work bird-friendly communities work,” President of the Audubon Society Joy Cirigliano said.
Creating and supporting a stable environment for birds is incorporated into the Audubon Society’s mission, which recently launched the Bird Oasis Program that encourages residents to construct habitats in their yards to support bird life.
“Part of the Audubon Society’s work is to restore as much habitat as possible because when birds thrive, people prosper. Everything in the natural world is connected and the health of one goes hand and with the health of the other,” Cirigliano said.
Throughout the year, the Audubon Society organizes bird walks, installs native plant gardens in public places, and advocates for open spaces. Such a commitment to the local environment and its inhabitants is a trait Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) Director Mari Irizarry recognizes well.
“Community is at the core of every program we run at TVHS and, we are absolutely thrilled to host Four Harbors Audubon Society on May 28th for their annual Tree Fest,” Irizarry said. “We support Four Harbors Audubon Society mission to protect and preserve birds, wildlife, and the places and resources needed, for today and tomorrow.”
Admission to the Tree Fest is free with a rain date of May 29. For more information, please visit https://4has.org or call 631-675-1803.
The circus is coming to town! As part of its national tour, FLIP Circus will make a stop at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from May 20 to 30. The circus will debut an entirely new family entertainment experience created by the Vazquez family which celebrates the great American circus tradition and highlights the enduring human spirit.
Photo from FLIP Circus
Taking place inside its distinctive red and white-striped big top tent, the show will feature world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers and daredevils displaying their talents right in front of an audience no more than 50 feet from the ring.
Italy’s Bello Brothers weave side-splitting humor throughout the show which features a cast of circus superstars from across the U.S. and around the world.
Hold your breath as the Globe of Death Motorcycles whiz and whir at breakneck speeds inside a steel ball. Marvel at the grace and strength of the Alexa Swing Pole act and Shirley Larible’s dazzling aerial strap act. America’s own Chicago AllStars astound with incredible acrobatics. Two of the world’s finest jugglers, Dede Larible and Luva, each present their own sensational style of this timeless art form.
The multi-talented Bingo Troupe from Ukraine, who recently fled on foot to Poland to escape the war-torn country and make it to the United States to star in the show, fills the tent with their lively energy and inspired performances, as the live FLIP Circus Band keeps the party going from beginning to end.
Tickets are $40 adults, $25 children with discounts available when purchasing online at www.FlipCircus.com. Tickets will also be available in person at the box office during each engagement. For more information, call 877-829-7839.
AMERICAN LUXURY
The Vanderbilt Museum hosts a Cadillac-Lasalle Car Show on May 22.
Thursday May 19
International Museum Day
Celebrate International Museum Day at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach from 4 to 7 p.m. Representatives from many local museums, historical societies, science and nature centers will be on hand to share information regarding their collections, programs and exhibits! Call 585-9393 for further information.
An evening of jazz
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook welcomes the Big Little Bad Band in concert from 7 to 9:30 p.m. featuring vocalist Madeline Kole and original compositions and arrangements by bandleader and pianist Rich Iacona. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, under age 5 free. Visit www.thejazzloft.org to order.
Friday May 20
Salute to Veterans concert
In honor of our military veterans and active duty service members, the North Shore Community Band presents a Salute to Veterans concert at St. John the Baptist Church, 1488 North Country Road, Wading River at 7:30 p.m. Featuring favorite patriotic songs, Americana pieces, favorite marches and more. The concert is free and the fun is unlimited. For more information, go to www.nscbli.org.
Saturday May 21
Spring Yard Sale
The Yaphank Historical Society will hold a multi-vendor Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Robert & Isabella Hawkins House at 4 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a large variety of crafts, collectibles, and household items. Rain date is May 22. Call 631-924-4803 or visit www.yaphankhistorical.org.
Library Craft & Flea Market
Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will hold its annual outdoor Friends of the Library Craft & Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. featuring craft vendors, local businesses, and flea market items from individual sellers. Held rain or shine. Call 757-4200.
Fleece & Fiber Festival
Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead presents its annual Fleece & Fiber Festival today and May 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature fiber artisans sharing their knitted, crocheted, woven, spun, and quilted works for sale along with sheep shearing demonstrations, four-legged guests, and special fiber-focused tours of the Hallock Homestead. Food truck vendors will be available for lunch. Held rain or shine. Admission is $10 per person, ages 12 and under free. Questions? Call 298-5292.
Outdoor Thrift Market
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts an Outdoor Thrift Market today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for antiques, knick knacks, furniture and other household treasures. Money raised will help the Center’s resident wildlife. Call 979-6344 or 901-5911 for more information.
Latin American Night
The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport invites the comm,unity to a Latin American Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Presenter Walter Monteblanco will introduce and teach the dances of Rumba, Tango and Salsa. A buffet of delicious Latin American foods and refreshments catered by Laurel Road Cafe and Deli will be served. $70 per person. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org or call 757-9859.
Piano concert
Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket invites the community to a piano concert by Quinn Nenninger at 7 p.m. The pianist has returned from performing in Spain and Russia and will show his new compositions at the gathering on a 9′ Steinway. The program will feature classical, new age and soothing piano music lovers will enjoy in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Free. Donations welcome. Call 941-4271.
Sunday May 22
Fleece & Fiber Festival
See May 21 listing.
Port Jefferson Farmers Market
Get local! The Port Jefferson Farmer’s Market returns to Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson today and every Sunday through Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, plants and flower bouquets. Call 473-4724.
Still Cruisin’ Car Club Show
AMVets Post 48, 660 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma hosts a vintage car show by the Still Cruisin’ Car Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is June 5. Call 732-1231.
Food and Personal Care Drive
Theatre Three will host a food and personal care items drive to benefit the Open Cupboard Pantry at Infant Jesus Church from 9 a.m. to noon. Items will be collected at the Infant Jesus convent building at 110 Hawkins St. (off Myrtle Ave.) in Port Jefferson Village. Donations needed include juice, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, flour, sugar, Maseca corn flour, cooking oil, coffee, pancake mix (complete), pancake syrup, canned fruit, healthy snacks as well as shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, toilet paper, baby shampoo, baby wash, baby wipes, baby powder, Desitin and lotion. Grocery store gift cards and cash also accepted. For more information, call 938-6464.
Vanderbilt Car Show
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a car show by the Cadillac-Lasalle Club of Long Island from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see beautifully restored automobiles in a beautiful setting. Visitors just pay general admissionto the museum: $10 adults, $9 seniors and students, $7 children 12 ad under. For more information, call 806-4879.
Huntington Village Art Walk
Come experience the arts in Huntington Village during its annual Art Walk from noon to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour features new exhibits at 11 museums and galleries within a mile walk including the Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington Arts Council, Huntington Art Center and many more. Artists will be on hand to talk about their inspiration while you enjoy tasty treats and enjoy live music. Free. Visit www.huntingtonartcenter.com for a walking map.
Chinese Auction
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Parish Hall, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma will host a Chinese Auction with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Featuring over 125 amazingprizes, with delux and grand prizes with raffles called at 2 p.m. $10 admissionincludes 25 tickets, coffee and cake. Extra sheets are $5 each. Join them for a great afternoon of fun. Call 737-4388.
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.
Silver Chords Chorus concert
Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main Street, Smithtown welcomes the Silver Chords Chorus in concert at 2 p.m. Celebrating 40 years of choral music, the program will include such old gems as “Shenandoah,” “Birth of the Blues,” “Let the River Run” and “How Can I Keep From Singing,” along with some special premieres. Admission is free. Call 235-3593.
Chai Center lecture – Thanks to an Anonymous Donor, entry for this event is now FREE of charge!! Please RSVP.
The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills presents Against All Odds: How One Jew Stood Up To The Soviets And KGB, a heroic story of faith, courage and survival, with guestspeaker Yosef Mendelevich at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance at www.thechaicenter.com/hero, $22 at the door. Questions? Call 351-8672.
Sunday Street Concert – This event has been postponed to June 5
Bob Dylan’s 81st birthday is on May 24th. 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 May 23
Art Lecture
Join art historian Jay Schuck at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a lecture titled Plundered: Art Lost During World War II from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn why these works were targeted and the efforts taken to recover them. Free and open to all. Visit www.cplib.org or call 928-1212 to register.
TVHS lecture
The Three Village Historical Society in Setauket continues its livestream lecture series with A School with a Vision: Celebrating 100 Years of The Stony Brook School at 7 p.m. A century ago, a vision was cast by an intrepid group of clergymen to open a school. It was not to be merely another school modeled on its older New England peers, but rather one that would shift the paradigm in educational thought in reclaiming a formative purpose. The Stony Brook School was founded in response to what had become the hollowed condition of contemporary education. In honor of its centennial celebrations, David Hickey, a history faculty member and the school historian, will deliver a presentation on the School’s history and its unique mission in education. Join the TVHS in gaining new insight into one of the storied institutions of the Stony Brook community. Suggested donation. To RSVP, visit www.tvhs.org.
Tuesday May 24
Goat Yoga at the SHS
Join the Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown for an evening of goat yoga from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. The yoga instructor will lead the class through a 45 minute practice of yoga with friendly, interactive goats provided by Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Tickets are $28 per person and all levels of yoga are welcome. Please bring a mat & towel. Registration is required by visiting www.eventbrite.com.
Wednesday May 25
Historic Walking Tour & Pub Crawl
The Huntington Historical Society hosts a Historic Walking TourPub Crawl from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Led by Town of Huntington Historian Robert C. Hughes, this walking tour will guide you through the notable buildings and events in the history of Huntington Village. Along the way participants will stop at local establishments, (with a great history or in a historic building) to enjoy some refreshment before continuing the tour. Meet at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main Street, Huntington at 6 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations are required. Please email [email protected] or call 631-427-7045 to reserve your space.
Cruise Night Car Show
It’s back! 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.
Thursday May 26
Author Talk
In honor of ALS Awareness Month, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson will welcome local author Christine Pendergast for a discussion of the book Blink Spoken Here from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the event. Open to all. Call 928-1212 to register in advance.
Atelier lecture
The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James continues its online lecture series with Introduction to Freehand Airbrush Painting with Ross Barbera from 7 to 9 p.m. With a Spring crocus as his subject, Barbera will present a video demonstration to introduce viewers to the tools, techniques, and materials used when painting freehand with an airbrush. To register for this free webinar, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org/lectures.
Vanderbilt lecture
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a lecture titled Long Island Estates of the Great Gatsby Era with best-selling author, architect, and historian Gary Lawrance at 7 p.m. Lawrance will introduce participants to the real Long Island mansions that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic The Great Gatsby. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Film
‘Fire of Love’
A scene from ‘Fire of Love’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series concludes its Spring season with a screening of Fire of Love at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson on May 23 at 7 p.m. The documentary tells the story of two French lovers, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of our planet, while simultaneously capturing the most explosive volcano imagery ever recorded. Along the way, they changed our understanding of the natural world, and saved tens of thousands of lives. Guest speakers will be Director Sara Dosa and Producer Shane Boris via Zoom. $10 admission at the door (cash only) or in advance at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
Theater
‘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 sm 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’
Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is 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.
‘It Shoulda Been You’
Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents It Shoulda Been You, Broadway’s wild musical farce with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and plenty of crazy twists and turns, on May 21 at 8 p.m. and May 22 at 2 p.m. It’s wedding season and you’re invited to a wedding like no other! Get ready for a good time filled with music, mayhem, comedy, and a real bunch of characters! Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.
Vendors Wanted
◆ The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River has vendor opportunities available for its upcoming outdoor Farmer’s Markets on May 21, June 18,July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept.17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 631-929-3500 x708 for an application.
◆ East End Arts, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead will host the 26th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Downtown Riverhead on May 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Craft/artisan vendors and food/beverage vendors may visit www.eastendarts.org for an application or call 631-727-0900.
◆ Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for its 2022 Ronkonkoma Street Fair along Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma on May 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.ronkonkomachamber.com for a vendor application. Call 631-963-2796 for more info.
◆ Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack seeks vendors for its Community Yard Sale on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $25 per space. Tables are not supplied and the event is held rain or shine. Outdoor spaces are 10’ by 10’; indoor spaces 6’ by 6’. For additional information, call 631-499-7310 or email [email protected].
◆ Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Farmingville Street Fair along Portion Road on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interestedvendors can call 631-317-1738 or visit www.farmingvillechamber.com for an application.
◆ St. Thomas of Canterbury, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown seeks craft or new merchandise vendors for its Craft Fair and Car Show on Oct. 8 (rain date is Oct. 15 for craft fair only). Visit www.stthomasofcanterbury.net or call 631-265-4520 to obtain an application or get more info.
CELEBRATE MARITIME HERITAGE DAY
Head over to the Whaling Museum on May 22 for a Build-A-Boat workshop.
PROGRAMS
Scavenger Hunt at the Hatchery
Celebrate World Turtle Day & Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on May 20, 21, 22 and 23 anytime from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hatchery is home to some very unique animals. Some are even endangered, threatened or species of special concern. Take a hunt around to find and learn about these incredible animals. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. For more information, call 516-692-6768.
Cuddle and Care Workshop
Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket hosts a children’s workshop for ages 3 to 12, Cuddle and Care, on May 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5p.m., and on May 22 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Children will be introduced to the farm’s newest baby barnyard animals. Learn what they eat, how they grow, and how to take care of them. There will also be a farm tour, crafts, and a tractor ride! $40 per child. To register, call 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.
Tiny Seeds
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5 titled Tiny Seeds on May 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This program will connect children and their parents with nature through a short walk, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure
Frogs & Friends
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown presents a family program titled Frogs & Friends on May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. From frogs and toads to newts and salamanders, amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Join the staff to learn more about these amazing cold-blooded creatures as you search for them in their natural habitat.$4 per person. Advance reservations required by calling 265-1054.
Beach Wander
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Beach Wander program for families on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a walk to Caumsett’s beautiful north shore beach while learning about the forest, the Sound, the sand and the shells. Bring lunch and wear comfortable shoes. 5+ miles with hilly and sandy terrain. $4 per person. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure
Build-a-Boat Workshop
Come celebrate Maritime Heritage Day at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on May 22. Adults and kids can drop in any time from 1 to 3 p.m. to imagine, design and create unique wooden vessel models out of a variety of materials in this open-ended workshop. Go home with your creation! Admission + $10 participant. Call 367-3418 for more information.
Owl Prowl Thursday
Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown on May 26 from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. for an Owl Prowl! Meet and learn about some of the Center’s resident owls and then embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night. Dress warmly, wear bug spray, and bring a flashlight just in case. Open to families with children ages 5 and up. $15 per person. For tickets, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.
THEATER
Pinkalicious The Musical
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its children’s theater season with Pinkalicious The Musical from May 28 to July 3. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Tickets are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on May 28, June 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. with a sensory sensitive performance on June 12 at 11 a.m. Join them for a hysterical retelling of a wonderful story with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven dwarfs guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Costumes encouraged. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
The following events are scheduled at The Jazz Loft for June 2022:
Wed. 6/1 Young at Heart: The Harry Warren Songbook 1:00 PM
Harry Warren is a composer and lyricist who composed primarily for movies. Young at Heart is a monthly themed jazz concert for those who like their jazz in the afternoon.
Tickets: $10
Wed. 6/1 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam 7:00 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7PM, $5 at 8 PM
Thurs. 6/2 The Jazz Loft Big Band 7:00 PM
The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band, led by Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel, performs jazz standards, original compositions and arrangements written by band members. The band will be performing Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children 5 and under free
Fri. 6/3 The Jazz Loft Big Band 7:00 PM
The 17 member Jazz Loft Big Band, led by Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel ,performs jazz standards and original compositions and arrangements written by band members. The band will be performing Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children 5 and under free
Sat. 6/4 Noah Preminger Quartet 7:00 PM
Noah Preminger is tenor saxophonist, composer and band leader.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children 5 and under free
Wed. 6/8 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam 7:00 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
Wed 6/15 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam 7:00 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
Thurs. 6/16 The Bad Little Big Band 7:00 PM
Pianist Rich Iacona leads his 12 member big band in performing the music of The Great American Songbook. Madeline Kole provides vocals.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children 5 and under free
Fri. 6/17 Hye Seon Hong Jazz Orchestra 7:00 PM
Hye Seon Hong is a Korean jazz composer and arranger who leads her 17 piece NYC jazz Orchestra
in creating a musical dialogue between her Korean cultural heritage and the culture of the West. The Orchestra blends elements of classical music, modern jazz big band and traditional Korean music.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children 5 and under free
Sat. 6/18 Havana Night In The Basie Garden 7:00 PM
Manuel Tomas and His Cuban Troubadours, an eight piece Latin ensemble will perform in the Jazz Loft’s outdoor Count Basie Garden. The event will include food provided by the Bliss Restaurant, complimentary cocktails and a hand rolled cigar.
Tickets: $50
Wed. 6/22 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam 7:00 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7:00 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets:$10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8PM
Thurs. 6/23 Interplay Jazz Orchestra 7:00 PM
The 17 member Jazz Loft Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members.
Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children 5 and under free
Wed. 6/29 Jazz Loft Trio and Jam 7:00 PM
The Jazz Loft Trio performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Tickets: $10 at 7 PM, $5 at 8 PM
The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook Village. For more information, call 631 751-1895. Tickets are available at www.thejazzloft.org and if available, prior to events.
Proud portraits. Mixed media meditations. Vibrant colors and muted tones. A true exploration of artistic expression, the 26th annual Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum student exhibition is now on view in Huntington through May 29.
Jurors Karli Wurzelbacher, (Curator, at The Heckscher Museum), and local artist Emily Martin (a weaver, installation artist, and textile designer) had the difficult task of selecting 79 works out of 399 entries from 55 different schools. “It is our most competitive year yet,” said Director of Visitor Experience Kristina Schaaf.
Top awards went to four distinct mixed media works of art. 11th grader Ashley Park of Half Hollow Hills High School West won theCelebrate Achievement Best in Show award for This is Who I Am; 12th grader Anjali Gauld of Manhasset High School received Second Place for Bowerbird’s Baubles; 12th grader Khizran Fatima of Hicksville High School captured Third Place for Sinf e Aahan (Women of Steel); 12th grader Charlotte Quintero of Hicksville High School received Fourth Place for Tattered Flesh.
“Long Island’s Best is a way to highlight the talent we have in our communities and connect it with the public. People come in and cannot believe that teenagers have created such high caliber art,” said Director of Education and Public Programs Joy Weiner.
The museum is an educational institution at its core and Long Island’s Best is the culmination of its school outreach program. High school art teachers arrange for their students to visit the museum either in person, or since the pandemic began, virtually.
Educators at the museum guide the students through detailed study and discourse about works of art; students then select the works of art that most appeal to them as inspiration for their own pieces. Participants include Artist Statements in their submissions, describing their methods, inspirations, and reactions to what they saw in the museum, as well as how it led them to creating their art.
“Jurors reading about their work in their own words is a huge part of the process; it is so important for students to have to speak about what they are making,” Schaaf said. “The statements are also on view in exhibition. We take what every student has written about their process and ideas and we put it on the walls. Visitors hear from students themselves when they visit and we include little images of works that inspired them.”
There are two awards that have not yet been determined: Visitors’ Choice, for which museum-goers may vote in person and Virtual Visitors Choice, for which website viewers may vote online.
In addition to the month-long exhibition in the galleries, Mitchell’s, the Huntington-based retailer, and Firefly Gallery in Northport are currently showing select student works in their stores through May.
Beyond the immediate satisfaction of having their efforts recognized, guest juror Martin, a finalist in Long Island’s Best when she was a junior at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School in 2014, identifies with the impact participating in the exhibit can have on the students.
“I was always interested in art, but was unsure if it would be something I would pursue until I got into the LI Best show. Being chosen for this exhibit jump started my journey to become an artist,” Martin said.
The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington is open Thursday to Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. $5 admission is suggested for adults, free for children under the age of 13. For more information, call 631-380-3230 or visit www.heckscher.org.
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