Northwell’s Mather Hospital invites the community to a free joint replacement breakfast seminar at The Bristal at Holtsville, 5535 Express Drive North, Holtsville on Saturday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Guest speakers Michael Fracchia, M.D., Chief of Orthopedics at Mather Hospital, Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group; and Filippo F. Romanelli, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon, Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group will discuss the causes of joint pain and the medical and surgical techniques available to improve your life.
A buffet breakfast will be served. To register, visit matherhospital.org/orthoseminar. For more information, call 631-476-2723.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show from March 1 to March 30.
From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE captures America’s legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world, including “Country Boy,” “A Thing Called Love,” “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” “The Man in Black,” and his final hit, “Hurt.
Come early and enjoy a cocktail or snack, downstairs at Griswold’s Cafe. Opening night, Saturday, March 1, will feature Me, Like Many performing your favorite country hits on the second stage from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The MainStage season continues with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11 and Half Time from May 24 to June 22.
Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100, visit www.theatrethree.com or click here.
The Suffolk County Police Department is advising motorists of road closures for the Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Pulaski Road will be closed from Cedar Street to Route 25A. Lou Avenue will be closed from Cedar Street to Pulaski Road. Route 25A will be closed from Country Lane Drive to Lawrence Road. Church Street will be closed from Meadow Road to Hilden Street. Old Dock Road will be closed from Route 25A to Flynn Road.
Iwent to the bank to deposit a check recently. My daughter, of course, doesn’t do any such foolish activities. She knows how to deposit her checks without leaving her apartment.
Yes, technology is wonderful, but I still like to go to the bank and get a receipt that I promptly add to the pile of random papers that is almost as tall as I am.
Several hours before the bank closed on a Friday, the stories and queries about weekend plans were all the rage.
“What are you doing this weekend?” one teller asked excitedly. She smiled so broadly that she could easily be in the finals for a game show hosting competition or, at the very least, win extra points for customer friendliness.
“I’m having such a great day,” the teller offered before I could muster a noncommittal reply.
“Why?” I asked, as I glared at the machine that seemed to be refusing to take my check. A hint here: machines don’t care if you glare.
“Well, my manager made nachos today and she brought in home baked cookies,” she said. “They were amazing. I was planning to get a salad but this is so much better.”
“Sounds great,” I said, as I willed the machine to take the check. “I’m not sure how many of those I could eat in a day and get away with it.”
She looked me up and down and laughed.
“Yeah, well, I’m young and I still can’t get away with it,” she suggested.
Yup, I’m older. What gave it away? My gray hair? The fact that I’m depositing a check at the counter? The wrinkles? The indulgent impatience blended with a need to check off the next errand box?
“My daughter is having a sleepover,” one man sighed. “I’m going to grill for them. My wife is going to handle the rest, but…”
Yes, but you might need to take on some responsibility. And who knows how late they’ll stay up. And, of course, who knows if they’ll break any of the rules they promised to uphold before your and your wife agreed to allow this party.
Like my parents, I was never a huge fan of sleepovers. The sleep part often didn’t materialize, making the kids grumpy and surly the next day, sabotaging any quality, hah!, family time or even household peace.
Another person at the bank planned to travel with her daughter for a cheer competition.
“If I knew then what I knew now, I’m not sure I would have encouraged that,” she grinned.
I couldn’t help smiling at that.
“You know,” I said looking away from the machine that still refused to take my check the way a young child refuses to open his mouth when you’re giving him medicine, “It kind of doesn’t matter what activities your children choose. Once they’re in, you’re along for the ride.”
I ticked off all the sports our children did.
“So, which was your favorite?” she asked.
“Volleyball and soccer,” I said, picking one from each child.
“Why?” she grinned. The machine had started to make some promising coming-to-life noises that were the electronic equivalent of the groans my dog makes when I get him up too early.
“Volleyball is amazing because a player can mishit the ball twice in a rally and the team can still win the point. It’s a forgiving sport, unlike baseball or softball where one ball might come to a player per hour.”
“And soccer?” she asked.
“Oh, that’s easy,” I shrugged. “I knew nothing about the sport, so I wasn’t tempted to be an annoying judgmental over the top father who needs my children to be the absolute best player on the field. Not that he wasn’t, of course, but I could honestly offer him encouragement without being even mildly tempted to provide advice.”
At that moment, the check finally went through.
With that, the cookie-making banker handed me my receipt, I waved to everyone and wished them well with their weekends.
Almost everyone I have ever asked hates housekeeping. Who wants to be scrubbing floors, cleaning bathrooms and dusting furniture when one could be taking a walk, reading a book or just visiting with a friend? Well, here comes a solution, if not immediately, then before too long. It’s called a domestic robot.
Robots that clean swimming pools and sweep carpets have been in use for many years, but according to news reports, more personal robots are on the way. If you were to own one, in theory at least, what would you have it do?
I would gladly yield to a robot that could sew on a button, or fold the laundry at the end of the wash cycle and put the items away in the drawers. How about one that could iron? Talk about spoiled!
I can clearly remember when, as a small child, I would watch my parents washing their clothes by rubbing them againsta “wash board” in the soapy work sink, then hanging them, with a myriad of clothes pins, to dry. We thought we had come so far when washing machines and dryers were invented. Now I am asking for an unpaid valet to do the job of several maids over 100 years ago in Downton Abbey.
I would also appreciate a robot that could take out the dog for a walk on freezing or snowy or rainy days when I would prefer to stay nicely warm under the covers in bed.
“Edgar,” I would say, for I would have already named my robot, “Please take the dog as far as the stop sign this morning and dry him off before he comes back into the house.” The dog, of course, would have to get used to the robot first, but with a little patience that could be managed.
Then there could be a sous-chef robot. “Cut the red onions, mushrooms, red pepper, cucumber and radishes for a salad, Edgar. And tear apart the Boston lettuce. While you are at it, put all the ingredients in a bowl and set it on the table along with oil, balsamic vinegar and serving tongs.”
Now I don’t mind cooking. In fact, I rather enjoy it. But it would encourage me to make more complicated dishes than tuna fish with mayonnaise if I could summon Edgar to clean up after I was finished. While I was cooking, Edgar could set the table, and when we were finished eating and were leaving the dining room, Edgar could put the dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on.
Remember how excited we were in the olden days when dishwashers appeared in our lives? Now I’m looking to have them filled, then unloaded, with the dishes put back in the cabinet, ready for the next meal. Sounds ridiculous? It’s not.
According to Wikipedia, “A domestic robot or homebot is a type of service robot, an autonomous robot that is primarily used for household chores, but may also be used for education, entertainment or therapy. While most domestic robots are simplistic, some are connected to WiFi home networks or smart environments and are autonomous to a high degree. There were an estimated 16.3 million service robots in 2018.”
Robots have been designed since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to help with production, but personal robots started to appear, according to Wikipedia, in the 1980s. “People could use it to play songs, games, wake people up in the morning, notify important events, and even guard the home.” The robot can be programmed with a computer and some software or it could be controlled with an infrared transmitter and a remote pad.
So guess what?
In addition to cleaning floors, there does exist an ironing robot, a laundry-folding robot, and even a cat litter box-cleaning robot. There also exist robots that can make rotis and tortillas. And robots can patrol the house with night vision to protect against intruders.
All of these will, I suspect, become family members soon.
Children can learn about Animals in Winter at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery on March 5.
Pixabay photo
PROGRAMS
First Steps Into Nature
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature: Fun with Feathers for children ages 2 to 4 on Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and more. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344
February Break at the Hatchery
Celebrate World Wildlife Day at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on March 2 and March 3 with a snake craft and a Fact vs. Fiction game from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Animal Encounters on March 2 at 12:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free with admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors and $5 children ages 3 to 12. www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on March 3 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Animals in Winter
As part of its Pollywog Adventures series, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Animals in Winter on March 5 at 11 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 will enjoy an activity, craft, story and feeding the hungry trout. $20 fee includes admission for the day for one child and one adult. Pre-registration required at www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768
Ways of Water
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Ways of Water, on March 6 at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver will enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Reservations taken on www.eventbrite.com.
Skate into STEM
Enjoy a STEM takeover at the Rinx, Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson with the Long Island Explorium’s Skate into STEM: Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation event on March 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring night of ice skating, pizza, and drinks in celebration of science, technology, engineering and math. $35 per person. To register, visit www.longislandexplorium.org.
FILM
A scene from ‘The Secret Garden’
‘The Secret Garden’
As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents The Secret Garden on March 2 at noon. Sweet, beautifully told story based on the classic story about a lonely orphan girl who goes to live with her uncle in a forbidding British manor house. There she finds friendship and happiness when she discovers a wonderous, deserted, secret garden that is brought back to life in her magical hands. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz’
Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz from Feb. 19 to March 29 with a sensory friendly performance on March 2 at 11 a.m. Join them for an unforgettable trip down the Yellow Brick Road as Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a tornado to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Frozen Jr’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
THE FINAL CURTAIN
Catch one of the last shows for ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. The show closes on March 2. Photo courtesy of The John W. Engeman Theater
Thursday Feb. 27
SBU Presidential Lecture
Best-selling author, influential political commentator and esteemed professor Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. will headline Stony Brook University’s upcoming Presidential Lecture called “A Conversation with Eddie S. Glaude, PhD” at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. The event will include a Q&A, book signing, and reception to follow. Free. For more information, call 631-632-6310.
Game Night at the LIM
As a companion program to its Voices and Votes exhibition, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents an American Experiments Game Night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring a series of games developed by the Smithsonian Institution. Drop in to view the exhibition and participate in meaningful discussions about ideas that are critical to our democracy, all in a fun and engaging format. Adults and children are welcome to stop by and play! Free admission. 631-751-0066
An Evening of Comedy
The Long Island Comedy Festival heads to The Mill House Inn, 284 Mill Road, Yaphank for dinner and a show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a three-course meal followed by a comedy show with Paul Anthony, Maria Walsh and John Zeigler. $100 per person, cash only. Reservations required by calling 631-345-0361.
Native American Drumming
All Souls Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Medication from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.
Friday Feb. 28
Next Chapter Book Talk
Award-winning author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky heads tothe Next Chapter book store, 204 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Brosky will discuss her latest book, Padre Pio Daily Reflections, followed by a book signing. Books must be purchased at The Next Chapter in order to have them signed at the event. Questions? Call 631-482-5008.
WinterTide Concert
The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents award-winning guitarist and entertainer Toby Walker in concert from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of its WinterTide series.Free will donation. Sponsored by St. Charles Hospital and Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. 631-473-5220
Saturday March 1
Long Island Pet Expo
Suffolk County Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood presents the Long Island Pet Expo today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with fur flying entertainment, dog sporting competitions and educational programs designed for the whole family. The 100+ special exhibits will feature some of the hottest new products coming out often before they hit the retail shelves. Pets on leashes are always welcome, and several area rescue groups with adoptable pets will be on hand. Admission is $20 adults, $6 children ages 4-11, children ages 3 and under are free. For discount tickets and additional information, visit www.familypetshows.com.
Garden Club Workshop
The Shoreham-Wading River Garden Club invites the public to a free program atWading River Congregational Church, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 10:30 a.m. Join art photographer Anthony Graziano for “Floral Focus: Easy Phone Photography for Garden Lovers.” Learn how to go beyond basic snapshots and unlock the artistic potential of your phone camera. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Maple Sugaring Day
It’s back! Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket hosts its annual Maple Sugaring Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the maple sugaring process. Then stay for pancakes and hot cocoa (additional fee) and purchase some maple products to take home. Fee is $15 adults, $12 children and seniors. No registration required. For more information, call 631-689-8172.
Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 15th annual Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at noon featuringnumerous bagpipe bands, floats and hundreds of marching community organizations. Led by Grand Marshal Susan Benjes, the parade steps off at the corner of Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road, continues down Main Street, turns onto Church Street, and ends down Old Dock Road at the William T. Rogers Middle School.
Atelier Art Show Reception
The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suites 6 & 9, St. James invites the community to the opening reception to its 4th annual Student Artists juried show from noon to 2 p.m.The exhibit, which runs through March 27, features the work of Middle and High School student artists in all visual arts except photography and video. 631-250-9009
LIM Lecture
Enjoy an illuminating lecture titled “Marching Forward, Looking Back: New York and the Continued Fight for Equal Rights” by Ashley Hopkins-Benton, Senior Historian and Curator at the New York State Museum at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook at 1 p.m. Discover how New York has been an epicenter for movements like women’s suffrage, abolition, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental activism, moving us toward the nation’s founding promise of equality for all. Afterward, explore our two newest exhibitions about democracy in America and on LongIsland: Voices and Votes and Building the Ballot Box. The lecture is ncluded with museum admission. www.longislandmuseum.org.
Sunday March 2
Long Island Pet Expo
See March 1 listing.
Caumsett Hike
Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntingtonfor a 5-mile hike through the center section of the park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This moderately paced walk affords walkers the opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy the park’s beauty. $4 per person. Preregistration required by calling 631-423-1770.
Maple Sugaring Demonstration
Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank hosts a Maple Sugaring tapping demonstrations at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Learn about the process of making syrup by helping drill and tap maple trees and hanging buckets to collect the sap. Enjoy a wagon ride on the“Syrup Express” to visit the farm animals.$15 per person ages 3 and up. To register, visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/maplesugaring25. 631-852-4600
Maple Sugaring at Hoyt Farm
The annual, educational Maple Sugaring classes return to Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, 200 New Highway, Commack today and March 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event covers the history of maple sugaring, from its discovery by Native Americans to modern-day technique and includes a special interactive portion for younger participants to learn about tree anatomy, chlorophyll’s role in sap production, and photosynthesis in maple syrup creation. Tickets are $5 per person (cash only). Due to high demand, it is recommended that guests arrive by 1 p.m. to register. 631-543-7804.
Bryan Gallo in concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brookpresents a concert by Bryan Gallo from 3 to 4 p.m. The Long Island based singer-songwriter is inspired by both the sounds of alternative country-rock and wistful pop music The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org
Academy Awards Night Fundraiser
Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for its annual Academy Awards Night celebration at 5:30 p.m. Share a lovely evening featuring raffles, Oscar Bingo, and good company, all to support the Cinema Arts Centre. Dinner will be catered by Butera’s Restaurant, followed by dessert provided by Buttercooky Bakery along with a Red Carpet for selfies, a ballot prediction contest and raffle prizes. Tickets are $100 per person, $75 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Avalon Astronomy Night
The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve, 60 Shep Jones Lane, Stony Brook will be hosting a live observing session (weather permitting) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Using their telescopes, they will be providing both digital and visual views of interesting wintertime deep space objects along with the planets Venus, Jupiter and Mars. The event is free. Pre-registration is not required. **Access is only available from 25A / North Country due to the Harbor Road closure. 631-689-0619
Monday March 3
SHS Spring Lecture
Smithtown Historical Society kicks off their Spring Lecture series in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown with “The Battle of Long Island and the British Occupation” at 7 p.m. This lecture, given by historian Bill Bleyer, delves into the pivotal Battle of Long Island — the largest engagement of the American Revolution — where a significant defeat nearly led to the collapse of the Continental Army in 1776. No registration necessary. Free, donations appreciated. 631-265-6768
Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch heads to the CAC
As an exclusive post-Academy Awards treat, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes the one and only Bruce Vilanch — the two-time Emmy Award winning Comedy Writer for 25 Academy Award spectacles — at 7:30 p.m. After a screening of the hilarious and touching documentary about his life and career, Get Bruce!, Vilanch will help dissect the Oscar show of the night before and discuss his new, insider memoir, It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time. Tickets are $28 per person, $22 for members and includes the screening, interview with audience Q&A, and book signing. www.cinemaartscentre.org
CAC Movie Trivia Night
Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org.
Tuesday March 4
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert featuring singer and entertainer Scotto at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Wednesday March 5
Classic Film Lecture
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for a Classic Film Lecture on The Wizard of Oz from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Discover how this classic movie was filmed and enjoy movie highlights, along with a memorabilia and book display. Hear about the “tricks of the trade” used by the filmmakers and learn how the movie was cast. Presented by Film Historian Lawrence Wolff. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/programs.
LRHS Book Talk
Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society, 328 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma welcomes Michael R. Ebert author of “The Lake of Legends,” for a book talk at 7 p.m. Coffee and cake will be served. Free. No registration necessary. For more information, call 631-467-3152.
Thursday March 6
Thankful Thursdays
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Litte Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series with a free family-friendly planetarium show at 7 p.m. After the show, they will open the observatory to the public and an astronomy educator will invite you to look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Recommended for ages 8 and up. For complimentary tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Film
‘Bike Vessel’
The Indie Lens Pop-Up series kicks off with a screening of Bike Vessel by Eric D. Seals at the First United Methodist Church 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. In this portrait of familial love, father Donnie Seals Sr. undergoes a transformation after several medical crises and, at age 70, embarks on a long-distance cycling trip with his son. A panel discussing the health, social and infrastructure issues raised by the film with a cardiologist, a representative from a safe transportation organization and a librarian from Port Jefferson Free Library will follow. Free but registration is required by visiting www.gpjac.org.
David Lynch Tribute
In memory of legendary director David Lynch, who passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 78, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will be screening a selection of his most iconic films including Lost Highway on March 1 at 7 p.m, and A Straight Story on March 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
‘Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way’
The LongIslandMuseum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook and the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council present a screening of ‘Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way’ at the museum on March 4 at 7 p.m. Enjoy an inspiring film about Geraldine Ferraro’s historic Vice-Presidential nomination, and the first full profile of the trailblazing woman who helped change the face of American politics forever, followed by a talk from Donna Zaccaro, the daughter of Ferraro and the film’s director and producer. Admission is free; preregistration is preferred. Register Here
‘Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series kicks off its spring season at First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson with Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter on March 6 at 7 p.m. The film explores the story of the eponymous woman who was witness to and involved in some of the most historically significant moments of the 20th century, as among her many roles, she was the first female executive assistant to a vice president for Lyndon B. Johnson and then press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson. A conversation with director Abby Ginzberg will follow. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
‘American Graffiti’
As part of its Reel 1970s series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen American Graffiti on March 6 at 7:30 p.m.An enduring classic, American Graffiti celebrates an America of the early 1960s, where teenagers cruise the streets in hot rods and rock and roll tops the music charts. A story of coming-of-age, it remains one of the most successful films in history.Hosted by film historian Glenn Andreiev. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org
Theater
‘(mostly) True Things’
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) True Things Storytelling Show on March 1 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist. Four creative people from the Long Island community will tell true, funny, heartfelt stories about an experience from their own life on the theme Lost and Found. But there is a game in the show as well. Some of the stories include subtle little lies. The audience gets to question the storytellers, then votes for the person they think told it completely straight. Featuring stories by Arthur Frischman, Liz Gannon Graydon, Cathy Salit, Pete Lotus Arevelo, and Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only).
‘Heartbreak Hotel’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Heartbreak Hotel from Jan. 16 to March 2. The tribute to Elvis takes a closer look at the musical icon whose impact shaped the history of rock and roll as well as popular culture following him from his early days to his rise to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” Featuring over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs.To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Festival of One Act Plays
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 26th annual Festival of One-Act Plays at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from March 8 to April 5. Featuring the world premieres of 7 one act plays. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Menopause the Musical’
It’s back! Menopause the Musical returns to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 14 to April 6. A hilarious celebration of women and The Change, this musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years. Tickets are $61.50, $56.50 seniors. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Ring of Fire’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show from March 1 to March 30. From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter Johnny Cashcomes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. Ring of Fire captures America’s legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Waitress The Musical’
Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop — until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Farmers Markets
Huntington Farmers Market
Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Jan. 5 through April 27. 631-470-9620
Port Jefferson Farmers Market
The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 12 to the end of April. 631-802-2160
Vendors Wanted
◆ Sound Beach Civic Association seeks vendors for its “Out of This World” Kids Day on June 1, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on New York Avenue in Sound Beach—a free event celebrating children and their uniqueness. Craft/retail vendors, vendors providing only information or kids activities, food trucks, and non-profits should call 631-744-6952 or email [email protected].
◆ Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket seeks vendors for its popularEaster Egg Hunts on April 19 and April 20. Fee is $55 for one day, $90 for two days for a 10’ by 10’ spot. For more information, call 631-689-8172 or email [email protected]
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Irish eyes will be smiling as the 15th annual Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on Saturday, March 1 at noon featuringnumerous bagpipe bands, floats and hundreds of marching community organizations. It is the first of more than two dozen St. Patrick’s Day parades on Long Island in the coming weeks.
This year’s Grand Marshal Susan Benjes, who has made great contributions to the Kings Park community, will lead the festivities.
The parade steps off at the corner of Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road, continues down Main Street, turns onto Church Street, and ends down Old Dock Road at the William T. Rogers Middle School.
Irish pride continues on the North Shore with a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Huntington Village on Sunday, March 9; on Saturday, March 15 in St. James; on Sunday March 16 in Rocky Point/Miller Place and Farmingdale; and on Sunday, March 23 in Ronkonkoma.
Stony Brook men’s lacrosse scored nine second-half goals to erase a halftime deficit and take down Iona, 11-7, on Feb. 25 at LaValle Stadium. Collin Williamson netted the first hat trick of his collegiate career and Jamison MacLachlan made 10 saves to power the Seawolves back into the win column.
Iona’s offense broke the ice at the 8:22 mark of the first quarter before Caleb Yeung netted his fourth goal of his freshman campaign to even the ledger late in the opening period.
After a slow start offensively for both sides, Iona gained control of the momentum and built a two-goal cushion. Back-to-back tallies were answered by Kian McCoy’s third of the season, but Iona’s leading scorer Cullen Lawry found twine to make it a two-goal game once again.
Trailing 4-2 out of the half, Stony Brook’s offense exploded. The Seawolves scored four straight goals to begin the half and turn their two-goal deficit into a two-goal advantage.
The Gaels stopped the bleeding with a goal of their own, but a score by Williamson in the final minute made it 7-5 in favor of Stony Brook heading into the final stanza.
The Seawolves added three more goals to start the fourth quarter, including a pair from Williamson to complete the hat trick and extend their advantage to five goals.
Stony Brook’s defense held Iona without a goal for 18-plus minutes between the third and fourth quarters, while the offense put the game to bed.
“I’m proud of the way we came out in the second half. We are a young, inexperienced team and every opportunity to learn, grow and compete is huge for us,” head coach Anthony Gilardi said postgame.
“We keep saying as a staff, ‘we’ve got to get better’ and in the first half we didn’t have the right mentality. That’s what a young team does. They look at the scoreboard, instead of focusing on us. I thought we did a really good job in the second half. At halftime, the leaders rallied the troops and we just played Stony Brook lacrosse. That’s what it’s going to take for us to win games. We’re a grimy, grind-it-out, blue-collar team and we’ve got to keep playing that way.”
Up next, the team returns to action on March 1 at Manhattan. The Seawolves and Jaspers are set for a noon start in Riverdale. The contest will stream live on the Jaspers Sports Network.
#5 Hunter Colagrande made his first career start on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics
The Stony Brook baseball team jumped out to an early five-run advantage in the first career start for right-hander Hunter Colagrande, but the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (FGCU) rallied to secure a 10-6 victory on Feb. 23 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Stony Brook started strong, scoring three runs in the first inning on four hits. Erik Paulsen led off with a double to left-center, followed by a single from Evan Goforth. Johnny Pilla then drove in Paulsen with a single to right field. Later in the inning, Cam Santerre brought home Goforth and Pilla, giving the Seawolves an early 3-0 lead.
Making his first career start, Colagrande retired the first three batters he faced in the opening inning, striking out two.
After a scoreless second inning, the Seawolves added two more runs in the third to take a 5-0 lead. Goforth reached on a hit-by-pitch, and Nico Azpilcueta walked before Santerre doubled to left-center, driving both runners home.
FGCU responded with two runs in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit to 5-2. The Eagles added another run in the fourth to make it 5-3, but Stony Brook answered in the fifth when Pilla led off with a base hit and later scored on a ground-ball error off the bat of Santerre, extending the lead to 6-3.
Matthew Canizares entered the game in the fifth, but FGCU pushed across two runs in the frame, narrowing the gap to 6-5.
The Eagles’ offense continued to gain momentum, scoring two runs in both the sixth and seventh innings, followed by another run in the eighth, to take a 10-6 lead and secure the victory.
The team returns to action on March 7 as they travel to Chapel Hill for the first time since 2023 to take on No. 6 North Carolina in a three-game series. First pitch on Friday is set for 4 p.m.
From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE captures America’s legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world, including “Country Boy,” “A Thing Called Love,” “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” “The Man in Black,” and his final hit, “Hurt.
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