Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich speaks at the Three Village Civic Association meeting on April 7. Photo by Sabrina Artusa
By Sabrina Artusa
At a recent Three Village Civic Association meeting, Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) announced the formation of a new battery energy storage advisory committee consisting of scientists, fire department representatives, school superintendents and civic leaders.
The advisory group substitutes for an official Town of Brookhaven task force, as suggested by the New York State Research and Development Authority. NYSERDA’s Battery Energy Storage Guidebook recommends creating a task force representing “interested stakeholders” to help create or amend the protocols, processes and strategies involved in implementing a battery energy storage system.
“The Town of Brookhaven at large has not made a battery advisory task force as recommended by NYSERDA,” Kornreich said. “So I am making my own.”
With several engineers to help navigate the technicalities, scientists to analyze alternate forms of energy storage, civic leaders like Three Village Civic Association President Charles Tramontana to tap into the sentiments of residents, and local school superintendents who are looking out for the next generation, the task force aims to disseminate their findings, dispel misinformation and scrutinize the systems from various industry perspectives.
“The goal is to really make information available to everyone,” said Nancy Goroff, a retired professor of chemistry at Stony Brook University and former trustee for the Long Island Power Authority. “From my point of view a key aspect is figuring out what conditions, what parameters must be met in order for the battery energy storage systems to be safe. If we decide there are not a set of parameters for it to be safe, then we would recommend against building. I think it is more likely that we will come up with a list of parameters and conditions that can be met for the committee to make a consensus. “
“It is always better to have more information than not enough,” said Three Village civic member George Hoffman, who is pleased that a task force has been formed and commended Kornreich on the initiative.“I think it will make the public more comfortable.”
The group is tasked with comparing the facilities with peaker plants, a power plant that activates during times of high demand, considering alternative technologies and analyzing existing and emerging codes and safety measures.
“I have reservations about lithium batteries,” said Kornreich at the civic meeting. ”But, I am not an expert on batteries and in the vacuum of policymaking a lot of info that informs policymaking decisions, not just here but everywhere, seems to come from people who have vested interest one way or another.”
With three proposed facilities in his district, Kornreich is concerned about the spread of misinformation. Organizing a group of “high level people who can really dig into this and study it” is a step toward developing a more complete and informed determination on the systems.
In Port Jefferson Station, New Leaf Energy is proposing an 8.75-megawatt system while Savion has proposed two facilities in Setauket, 373 megawatts and 65 megawatts.
Goroff said that anticipating and measuring safety risks is a big concern of the group. Already she has started to form ideas on how to mitigate risk by using information about previous fires. For instance, she said that by looking at BESS Failure Incident Database, she estimates that “the time of installation is the riskiest time for a fire” and that the group may make recommendations for certain standards in the installation process to address that.
Goroff acknowledged that some public discourse is “inaccurate and greatly exaggerates the risks.”
“At the same time,” she continued, “there are real risks and we want to make sure that those are reduced. We also need to get our arms around how big the real risks are separated from the misinformation and disinformation.”
The group has had one meeting so far, with another soon approaching. They aim to have a report of recommendations by the end of June.
“I do believe that it is possible to build BESS in a safe way,” Goroff said.
Each spring, as daffodils bloom and days grow longer, Christians around the world gather to celebrate the most profound and joyful day in our faith: Easter. This holy day marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead—an event that transformed history, shattered despair and opened the gates of hope for all humanity. For followers of Jesus, Easter is not simply a commemorative holiday; it is the heartbeat of our faith, a celebration of life conquering death, love triumphing over hate, and divine mercy extending to all people.
In the Christian story, Jesus, the Son of God, is crucified—an innocent man executed by the powers of his day. His death was brutal, and for his followers, it seemed the end of everything they had hoped for. But then, on the third day, something happened that no one expected: Jesus rose from the grave. He appeared to his friends, not with vengeance or judgment, but with peace on his lips and love in his wounds. The resurrection of Jesus is not just about his life continuing—it is about a new kind of life that breaks into the world. It is God’s promise that sin, suffering, and death will never have the final word.
Easter proclaims that God is doing something new, not just in the life of Jesus, but in our lives as well. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work among us, bringing hope in our despair, light in our darkness and courage in our fear. In a world still plagued by division, violence, loneliness and injustice, Easter is a bold declaration that love is stronger than hate and that life will always rise again.
For the Episcopal Church, Easter is not only a theological truth but also an invitation to live differently. We believe in a risen Christ who welcomed the outcast, forgave his enemies, and broke bread with the stranger. We seek to follow in his way by practicing a radical welcome—one that mirrors the wide embrace of the empty tomb.
In our congregations, you’ll find people of every background, race, political view, orientation and identity. We believe that God’s table is big enough for everyone. Whether you are a lifelong Christian, someone who’s been away from church for years, or someone who has never stepped into a church before, you are welcome here. Not just tolerated—welcomed, honored and loved.
The Episcopal Church does not claim to have all the answers, but we are committed to asking the right questions in the community. We read Scripture thoughtfully, take tradition seriously and engage with the world with compassion and humility. We hold a faithful tension between being traditional and having a modern approach. We do this not because it’s easy, but because we believe it’s faithful to the radical love Jesus showed on Easter morning.
In this season of renewal, many are searching for meaning, connection and hope. Easter meets us in that longing and reminds us that no matter how lost or weary we feel, resurrection is possible. There is no grave too deep, no failure too final, no sorrow too heavy for the risen Christ to meet us there and lift us up. Easter is not only about what happened long ago in a garden tomb; it’s about what God is still doing—here and now—in the lives of real people and communities.
So if you’re reading this and wondering if church is for you—if God is for you—know this: the answer is yes. Easter is for you. Grace is for you. The door is open, the light is on, and the feast has been set. Come as you are.
This Easter, may we all encounter the hope that rolls away every stone and find ourselves drawn into the joyful mystery of life made new.
Rev. Fr. Andrew Garnett is the rector of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport.
The April 22 Smithtown Board of Education meeting. Photo by William Stieglitz
By William Stieglitz
At the April 22 meeting, the board of education for Smithtown Central School District voted unanimously to adopt the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Set at $294,998,455, it would be a 1.74% increase from last year’s approximate $290 million. According to Superintendent of Schools Mark Secaur, the budget will allow the continuation of existing programs, including summer learning, while also keeping class sizes within district policy parameters.
The proposed property tax levy is set at $225,253,356, a 2.66% increase from last year’s levy of approximately $219 million. This is the maximum allowable levy for the budget to require a simple majority to pass, as opposed to the over 60% that would be required were the cap exceeded. The tax limit is calculated primarily based on the rate of inflation but also includes factors such as the tax base growth for the area, the Payment in Lieu of Taxes receivable and the capital levy exclusion.
The budget’s other revenues are primarily from state aid and the school district’s reserves. Since the New York State budget has not yet been passed, missing the April 1 deadline for the fourth year in a row, it is unknown how much state aid the district will receive. The board, instead, based its calculations on Governor Kathy Hochul’s (D) executive state budget as proposed in January, predicting about $51 million in aid. Should the state budget exceed what was expected, the board’s plan will be not to change the expenditure budget, but rather to reduce the dependence on around $7.5 million dollars in reserves.
These reserves include $3.65 million from the Employees’ Retirement System, $2.725 million from the Teacher’s Retirement System, $770,000 from Employee Benefit Accrued Liability and $400,000 from Workers’ Compensation Insurance. The use of this last reserve is a significant change from last years’ budget, which did not pull from it at all. The smallest reserve change, by contrast, is for EBAL, which sees the same amount used from it as last year. Employee benefits see decreases in Social Security and Medicaid but also increases in health insurance, with an overall $4.13 million rise in benefits.
There will be a budget hearing May 13 for community members to learn more about the budget. Then the vote for both the budget and board members will be May 20, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and locations including Nesconset Elementary, Accompsett Elementary and Smithtown Elementary schools. Smithtown residents must be registered with the Suffolk County Board of Election by May 13 in order to vote.
If the proposed budget doesn’t pass, the board may resubmit either the same budget or a revised version for a second vote. If this fails too, the board would have to adopt a budget with no increase to the tax levy, resulting in an approximate revenue loss of $5.85 million. In this situation, the district would have to either include more reductions or withdraw more from its reserves.
For more information visit the school website: www.Smithtown.k12.ny.us.
Maureen Teresa McCormick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, passed away peacefully on April 21 at home in Northport. She was 91 years old. Maureen grew up in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. She loved being surrounded by her family and dancing on the weekends. Right after high school, she met her husband, Harold McCormick, who quickly swept her off her feet and they were happily married surrounded by friends and family. They had three sons, Steven McCormick, Michael McCormick and Russell McCormick. During this time the family had moved out to Commack and they started building their forever home in Northport.
Maureen proudly worked at Carvel as a manager. She also worked at A&S, a local department store. Maureen always had a great eye for fashion. They loved going to New York City and catching Broadway shows. They also enjoyed traveling and went to Hawaii, Germany, Italy, France and, of course, Ireland. One of their favorite places to go was Disney World in Florida. This was a tradition shared with their sons and grandchildren. After having three boys, Maureen and Harry were overjoyed to have four granddaughters, Sherri, Stephanie, Christina and Alyssa. Maureen spoiled her granddaughters by taking them on vacations and trips to the city, treating them to nail and hair appointments, and buying them dresses and clothes. Her granddaughters loved spending time at her house in the pool.
Maureen and Harry were great entertainers. They often had parties in their home and hosted many friends and family. Holidays were also a special event that ended in front of the fireplace. Due to their love of travel, Maureen and Harry organized a trip to the Catskills (Friar Tuck) every February for the PBA. Maureen was the ultimate organizer and everyone raved about the trip. After the trip ended, Maureen and Harry would organize trips for family and friends to Woodloch Pines, Cranwell, Gurneys and Mills Falls. Maureen and Harry also celebrated major birthdays and events by inviting family and friends to local restaurants. As Maureen got older, she never lost her partying spirit. She would go out to eat whenever she could and was always ready for Happy Hour. Maureen and her oldest granddaughter continued to see shows at the Engeman Theatre in Northport up until her passing. Maureen was a pillar of the Northport community. Everyone knew her name and she loved spending time and talking with everyone in the village. All who knew Maureen loved her joy, warmth and generosity.
Most importantly, Maureen was very spiritual. One of her treasured memories was meeting the Pope at the Vatican. She went to church every Sunday, including this past Easter Sunday. She invited Father Walter to Cranwell to celebrate her and Harry’s wedding anniversary every year. As we celebrate her amazing life on Earth, there will be another celebration in Heaven as our loved ones welcome her home.
Visitation will be held at Nolan Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, on Monday April 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. and7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass is on Tuesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Centerport. Entombment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Center Moriches.
Let’s talk springtime soups for a minute. Spring is in the air and that means changes are coming, which is good, but can also be hard. Do we wear long sleeves or short sleeves, jacket or no jacket? It can really make mealtime a challenge, too. Hot or cold, heavy or light? Chasing away those final cool days in the spring can be done in a cinch: just turn a classic soup into a delicious meal.
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal while Roasted Tomato Soup with a mesquite seasoning brings a richness to the tomatoes that takes the soup’s tastiness up a notch. Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich and you will please even your pickiest of eaters.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Recipe courtesy of Cookin’ Savvy
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
6 cups broth
1 cup orzo
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
cucumber sandwiches, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
Chop carrots and celery. In pot, saute with butter. In bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and lemon pepper then set aside. After carrots and celery are tender, add broth and orzo to pot. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes then add chicken and cream; simmer about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cucumber sandwiches.
Roasted Tomato Soup
Recipe courtesy of Cookin’ Savvy
Roasted Tomato Soup
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds tomatoes
1/2 onion optional
1 garlic bulb optional
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mesquite seasoning
avocado oil
1 1/2 cups broth of choice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt to taste
pepper to taste
grilled cheese sandwiches for serving
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 375 F. Slice tomatoes. Slice onions and garlic, if desired. Place in baking dish. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, sugar and mesquite seasoning over tomatoes. Drizzle avocado oil over top and mix well. Bake about 1 hour. Blend until smooth. Pour into pot and mix in broth and whipping cream. Bring to simmer and add salt and pepper, to taste.Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
A scene from 'Wait Until Dark' at Theatre Three. Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
Reviewed by Rita J. Egan
Theatre Three’s Wait Until Dark cast has theatergoers sitting at the edge of their seats — sometimes even jumping out of them.
Directed by Christine Boehm, the suspense thriller, which was written by Frederick Knott and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, takes place in the Greenwich Village basement apartment of Susan Hendrix and her husband Sam in 1944.
The show, which opened on April 18, follows Susan, who recently lost her vision and three con artists searching for a mysterious doll. Audience members soon discover how resourceful she is and learn why sometimes it’s best to wait until dark.
The play, which originally debuted on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1966, was released as a movie in 1967 starring Audrey Hepburn of Breakfast at Tiffany’s fame.
Set designer Randall Parsons has skillfully recreated a small apartment on Theatre Three’s mainstage. The smartly designed set, which includes pieces integral to the plot line, and the theater’s size are perfect for a play such as this, as audience members are easily drawn into the scenes, feeling like they are right there in the room as the story unfolds.
Jessica Mae Murphy, as Susan, is quite convincing as the blind homemaker. She evokes sympathy as she reveals her frustrations and strategically bumps into furniture in earlier scenes. Later in the production, as the character’s senses become keener and she realizes her blindness may be an asset in her current circumstances, Murphy seamlessly conveys the confidence growing in Susan.
Scott Butler plays up the swarminess of the conniving conman Harry Roat Jr. to the point that one can’t help but feel uncomfortable whenever he is on stage. Unsurprisingly, the character turns out to be the most dangerous of the three con artists.
Richard O’Sullivan delivers just how uncomfortable his character Sgt. Carlino is with the situation he has been dragged into. David DiMarzo, as Mike Talman, is so convincing as a sweet and friendly former Marine and friend of Susan’s husband that audience members may feel sorry for him when they discover his ultimate fate despite a story twist that reveals his true identity.
Adriana Mia Como is perfect as the bratty girl Gloria, who lives in the same apartment building as Susan and her husband and, at the same time, she gets across that the character truly cares for Susan. While Eric J. Hughes’ time on stage as Sam was short, he portrayed the character with sweetness and charm.
Theatre Three has proven once again that regional theater is an asset to the community and offering productions such as Wait Until Dark is vital. Plays such as this one and last year’s The Gin Game are a treat since most modern theater lovers have most likely never had the opportunity to see them live on stage.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Wait Until Dark until May 11. Runtime is approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission. Please note the production contains some adult situations. The season continues with Half Time from May 24 to June 22. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 and Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.
Theatre Three announced the line-up for its 55th season on April 19:
Annie from Sept. 13 to Oct. 19, 2025; A Christmas Carol from Nov. 8 to Dec. 27, 2025; Brighton Beach Memoirs from Jan. 17 to Feb. 8, 2026; Godspell from Feb. 21 to March 22, 2026; The 39 Steps from April 11 to May 3, 2026 and Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein from May 16 to June 21, 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
Suffolk County Police have arrested a man after he allegedly fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman in Patchogue on April 23.
Bryam Moscoso Gomez was driving a 2009 Honda Accord southbound on Route 112, north of Barton
Avenue, when the vehicle struck a 42-year-old woman as she was crossing the roadway from east to
west at approximately 8:35 p.m.
The victim, Meaghan Murray, 42, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was airlifted by police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
A Fifth Precinct Patrol officer located the Honda on the westbound Sunrise Highway service road at
Chestnut Avenue in Patchogue and arrested Moscoso Gomez at 9:54 p.m.
Major Case Unit detectives charged Moscoso Gomez, 25, Middle Island, with allegedly Leaving the Scene of a Crash Resulting in Serious Physical Injury. He is being held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on April 24.
SBU visa revocations demand official action, not platitudes
As a proud Stony Brook University alumnus (M.S. 2005), I was deeply troubled by the recent report detailing the revocation of student visas for 11 international students at SBU. No explanation or evidence has been provided to justify these revocations. This lack of transparency leaves us to assume that these revocations — along with the roughly 1,500 others reported at over 250 institutions nationwide — are either arbitrary or motivated by an unconstitutional intent to suppress free speech. (Visiting students are entitled to the same free speech protections as U.S. citizens.) While the federal government does have the authority to revoke visas, exercising that power arbitrarily constitutes a clear abuse of power.
Some may disregard the educational value of a diverse student body or the fact that smart international students elevate academic standards in the classroom. But even skeptics should recognize that international students pay higher tuition than domestic students, effectively subsidizing SBU’s operating budget. Considering that SBU, Brookhaven National Lab and Cold Spring Harbor Lab are leading Long Island employers with globally diverse workforces, even pragmatic business leaders should be concerned. A climate of fear could prompt many of the approximately 3,800 international students at SBU to transfer, and discourage future applicants altogether.
Vague affirmations by university officials are welcome, but appear toothless. SBU is a public institution of New York State. What actions will the state take to protect its residents and universities from federal overreach? Has the university president sought support from the governor, or the New York Civil Liberties Union? Will SBU provide legal representation to the students or join wider lawsuits to contest these revocations in federal court? If not, why? And if this situation escalates, will university police intervene to prevent warrantless ICE arrests, or will they stand aside as masked, unidentified agents in unmarked vans seize students on campus?
Blame for all this must be placed squarely on Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY1) and his fellow House Republicans. As majority members of a co-equal branch of government, they have failed in their constitutional duty to perform oversight. Their role is to ensure the executive branch faithfully enforces laws enacted by Congress — not to stand idle as policy is dictated by executive fiat. While LaLota may disregard the voices of his Democratic constituents, perhaps his Republican supporters and donors can impress upon him the long-term consequences of his inaction.
John Hover
East Setauket
Solar and wind power will not fulfill energy needs
In his letter of April 10 [The realty of renewable energy on Long Island] Peter Gollon recommended a document entitled “Long Island Solar Roadmap,” which is basically a sales brochure for solar panels. It would be a simple matter, we are told, to install 10 to 15 million solar panels on various locations, including flat roofs, carports, industrial land and brownfields.
The largest source, however, 49%, will be from offshore windmills. In addition, there will also be a network of lithium-ion battery installations, which will be charged when the solar arrays and windmills are generating power in excess of the user demands. Then, when the sunlight and offshore winds are absent or diminished, the required power will be provided from the energy stored in the batteries.
The problem with this scenario is that, for a given amount of solar, wind and battery installations, the required power can be guaranteed for only a limited period of time, if the sun and wind do not cooperate. In this unfortunate situation, a total blackout will occur, and it will not end until adequate sunlight and wind levels have returned.
With the technology of today, we have systems that use “fossil fuels” (oil and gas), nuclear fission and solar/wind technology. Of these, only solar/wind systems are likely to experience blackouts caused by a lack of fuel. For a known solar/wind/battery design, and known sunlight and wind profiles, based on recorded meteorological records, it should be possible to generate computer simulation software to calculate the probability of a blackout for given periods of time, such as 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, etc. Possibly Peter Gollon and his colleagues have already done this. If so, it would be most helpful for them to share their results with us. I am sure they are not simply trying to get as many solar panels and windmills as they can, and hope to get lucky.
In an interesting related development, Microsoft is in the process of reactivating the Three Mile Island nuclear energy plant in Pennsylvania, with a capacity of 800 MW, for the purpose of powering their upcoming artificial intelligence computers. Here on Long Island, in Shoreham, we have the sleeping Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant, and it has a capacity of 820 MW. If we activate the Shoreham facility, and build two or three modern copies of it, we can have all of the power we could ever use, with zero carbon emissions, no possibility of a blackout, no thermal runaway and plenty of extra power for Connecticut and New York City during times when their sun and wind resources are in short supply. What is wrong with that?
George Altemose
Setauket
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Catch a screening of 'The Neverending Story' at the Cinema Arts Centre on April 27.
PROGRAMS
Books in the Barn
Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/giver are invited to Books in the Barn, a free storytime event about farms, barns and animals at the Smithtown Historical Society’s Franklin O. Arthur Farm, 245 East Main St., Smithtown on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, call the Smithtown Library at 631-360-2480, ext. 213.
Spring Festival at the Hatchery – This event has been postponed to May 3.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents a Spring Festival fundraiser on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with kid’s fishing, food, music, games, environmental exhibitors and live animal encounters. Rain date is May 3. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768
Model Train Show
Drop by the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown on April 26 for a Model Train Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring an HO Scale operating layout from Long Island HOTracks. Proceeds go to the Smithtown Historical Society’s maintenance of farm buildings and animal care. Tickets are $5 adults. $3 kids ages 3 to 12 at the door.631-265-6768
Fink’s Touch-A-Tractor event
Join Fink’s Country Farm, 6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River for a Touch-A-Truck event on April 26 and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Come see and learn about the equipment that grows your food. Enjoy a jump pillow, chicken show, play area, barnyard and more. $11 per person ages 3 and up. 631-886-2272
Cuddle and Care
Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket presents a kids workshop, Cuddle and Care, on April 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Children will be introduced to the farm’s newest baby animals and 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! For ages 3 to 10. $40 per child. To register, call 631-689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.
Storytime Under the Stars
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Storytime Under the Stars series on April 27 at 6 p.m. Your favorite bedtime storybooks come to life in the planetarium theater! Children ages 2 and older are invited to wear their most comfy pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. Tickets are $8 for guests, $6 for members at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Rocket Thru the Solar System
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Rocket Thru the Solar System, on May 1 at 10:30 p.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver will enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Register at ww.eventbrite.com.
FILM
‘The Neverending Story’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of The Neverending Story on April 27 at noon. When Bastian reads a book called “The Neverending Story” about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by “The Nothing,” a darkness that destroys everything it touches, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical’
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Diary ofa Wimpy Kid The Musical from March 22 to April 27. Read the books? Watched the movies? Now experience the musical! Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
A Royal Princess Party
Tickets are now on sale for A Royal Princess Party: A Villainous Tale of Magic! at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from April 12 to May 4. Just in time for Spring Break, the princesses return to the Royal Kingdom of Smithtown. Special surprises and magical touches make this show a royal treat! Tickets are $17.50 per person. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson celebrates Spring Break with the return of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit from April 16 to May 10 with a sensory friendly performance on April 27 at 11 a.m. With the help of his sisters—Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-Tail—and his cousin, Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit learns the power of sharing and caring in this adorable musical. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
IN HONOR OF MOTHER EARTH
Stony Brook University presents its annual Earthstock Festival on April 25. Photo courtesy of SBU
Thursday April 24
Winds & Whales lecture
Join the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor for an online lecture, Winds & Whales, at 6 p.m. Rhianna Bozzi from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will speak about recent progress in offshore wind and to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to the effects this development has on local whale populations. Free. $10 donation appreciated. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Native American Drumming
All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation 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. Free. 631-655-7798
Vanderbilt Book Talk
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series with Dr. John T. Tanacredi, Ph.D., Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Former Director of CERCOM (Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring), at Molloy University, who will give a talk on his latest book, The Redesigned Earth: A Brief Review of Ecology for Engineers, as if the Earth Really Mattered, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. To RSVP, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Next Chapter book signing
Join The Next Chapter Bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington welcomes former New York Mets and author Art Shamsky from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shamsky will be speaking and signing copies of his book, Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends. Free admission. www.thenextchapterli.com
Walt Whitman Birthplace lecture
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a lecture titled How Leaves of Grass Influenced Modern Day Self-Healing at 7 p.m. Museum curator Margaret Guardi and Curator Assistant Derry Schafer will discuss how Whitman’s fan and close friend Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke and his magnum opus Cosmic Consciousness. Tickets are $10. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.
An Evening of Comedy
The Comedy Club returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. with another outrageous night of live stand-up featuring Paul Anthony, John Larocchia and Joe DeVito. Come early and enjoy a beverage from Griswold’s Bar. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Friday April 25
Community Blood Drive
Brookhaven Town Hall 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville will hold a blood drive in the Second Floor auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome. 631-451-6647.
Earthstock Festival at SBU
The signature Earthstock Festival returns to Stony Brook University’s West campus, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors, live music, a duck race, lots of activities and performances. Free and open to all. Visit www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock for more info.
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
In celebration of Arbor Day, the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch and compost give away in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The tree seedlings available for pick-up are Red Pine; American Hazelnut; Bear Oak; Hybrid Poplar; Wetland Rose; Bristly Locust; Sand Cherry and Prairie Willow. Free mulch and compost will also be available in bulk — residents must bring shovels and containers to load it into their vehicles. All items will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. For more info, call 631-451-TOWN.
Vaudeville in St. James
Join Celebrate St. James, 176 Second St., St. James for a presentation by Christina Hurtado-Pierson titled Vaudeville in St. James at 7 p.m. Through stories, archival materials and historical insight, learn the role of St. James in the story of vaudeville’s rise and legacy. Refreshments will be served, Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 631-984-0201 to purchase.
Hawaiian Heritage Night
The Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum, RJO School, 101 Church St., Kings Park presents a Hawaiian/Polynesian Heritage Night at 7 p.m. Join them for a magical night of music and dancing. The museum will be open at 6 p.m. to browse the collection. Free. kpheritagemuseum.net
Friday Night Face Off
Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, Friday Night Face Off, returns to Theatre Three’s Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m. Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages 16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash only. 631-928-9100
Saturday April 26
Spring Craft & Vendor Fair
Time to shop! Comsewogue High School, 565 North Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Spring Craft & Vendor Fair with over 50 vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 631-474-8179
Antiques in April
Huntington Historical Society’s annual outdoor Antiques in April sale returns to the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington today and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring close to 20 antique dealers on the lawn; books, antiques and furniture from the Society’s Barn, and specials from the Antique & Collectibles Shop. Free admission. Held rain or shine. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 401 for more info.
Spring Festival at the Hatchery – This event has been postponed to May 3.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents a Spring Festival fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with kid’s fishing, food, music, games, environmental exhibitors and live animal encounters. Rain date is May 3. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768
Arbor Day Walk
Town of Brookhaven will host an Arbor Day Walk at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach Nature Center in Mount Sinai at 2 p.m. Join them for a closer look at the trees that shape the landscape and support the ecosystem on these beautiful north shore peninsulas. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].
SBU Spring Vendor Fair
Shop local for your Mother’s Day gifts or get something just for you at a Spring Vendor Fair at the Student Activities Center Plaza at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Rain date is April 27. 631-632-9912
Model Train Show
Drop by the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown for a Model Train Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring an HO Scale operating layout from Long Island HOTracks. Proceeds go to the Smithtown Historical Society’s maintenance of farm buildings and animal care. Tickets are $5 adults. $3 kids ages 3 to 12 at the door.631-265-6768
Superheroes of the Sky – This event has been canceled
Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Sweetbriar from 11 a.m. to noon for Superheroes of the Sky, a walking tour of the Center’s birds of prey to learn about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about bald eagles, turkey vultures, owls, hawks and many more. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.
Earth Day Celebration – This event has been postponed to May 17.
West Hills County Park, Sweet Hollow Road, Melville and Suffolk County Leg. Rebecca Sanin will host an Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a DDR horse show, live poetry readings and music, lawn games, farmers market, food vendors, environmental information booths and free giveaways. No registration required. 631-854-5100
Northport Walking Tour
Join Dan Sheehan of the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a Historic Main Street Walking Tour at 1:30 p.m. Travel back in time as you hear the stories of the people and landmarks that helped shape Northport, including Jack Kerouac, the Northport Oyster Barons, Rum Runners and the Trolley.All ages welcome. $15 per person, $12 members. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.
Artist in the Gallery
Visitors to the Building the Ballot Box exhibition at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will have the unique opportunity to meet David Bunn Martine, an artist featured in the show, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. His painting, “Shinnecock Ceremony, 18th Century,” is on view in the exhibit. Included with museum admission. 631-751-0066
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James invites the community to a Spaghetti Dinnerand Dollar Auction from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $15 adults and children ages 13 and up, $6 children ages 4 to 12, children ages three and under are free. To reserve your spot, call or text 631-921-0680 or 631-513-7497.
Pop Girlie Party
Attention Swifties and Livies! The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents a Pop Girlie Party featuring the music of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and others with American Idol Golden Ticket winner Julia Jewel at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $46.50 to $56.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
Sunday April 27
Antiques in April
See April 26 listing.
SWR Earth Day Cleanup
The Wading River Shoreham Chamber of Commerce invites the community toparticipate in an Earth Day Clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River for a day of environmental stewardship. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring you own. Community service credits available. Held rain or shine. Register at www.wadingrivershorehamchamber.com.
Fabulous 50s, 60s Car Show
The Fabulous 50s & 60s Nostalgia Car Club presents its annual judged car show at The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring classic and muscle cars, hot ruds, customs and more with vendors and music. $20 per vehicle, $5 for spectators. Rain dates is May 3. 631-463-4983
Spring Appreciation Day
Rescheduled from April 26. Spring Appreciation Day returns to the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment and experiences during this free event, including Steppin’ Out Ponies & Petting Zoo; Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island Car Show; live music by Brenda & Burke; a scavenger hunt with the Ward Melville Heritage Organization Youth Corps; and a Stony Brook Fire Department Open House. For more information, visit stonybrookvillage.com.
Community and Music Festival
Rescheduled from April 26. Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce presents its 4th annual Community and Music Festival at Elk’s Lodge and McNaughton Park, 41 Horseblock Road, Centereach from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Foreign Journey, Chris Devine Acoustic and The Band Easy Street; food trucks; craft vendors; beer garden; kids activities and much more. Free admission. 631-681-8708
Motorcycle Show
Rescheduled from April 26. In conjunction with their current exhibit, Getting There, the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook presents a Motorcycle Show in their parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curated by Nelson Medina, the event will feature custom, classic and unique motorcycles that are sure to impress. Free refreshments and posters will be offered. 631-751-0077
Cherry Blossom Festival
Stony Brook University’s Charles B Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook hosts its 25th annual Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring taiko drum performances, koto plays, Japanese traditional dances, martial arts demonstrations, bonsai workshops, calligraphy workshops, ikebana flower arrangement, tea workshops, manga drawing, origami paper folding, kimono dress-ups, and cosplay for all ages. Admission is $30 adults, $20 seniors/students, $10 children ages 6 to 12. 631-698-2467
Earth Day at Sweetbriar
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown invites the community to an Earth Day is Every Day celebration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Children will meet resident animals, make a craft and go on a scavenger hunt to find out some of the things they can do to help the natural world. Best for families with children over 4 years old. $15 per child, $5 per adults. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.
Karen Bella in concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brookpresents a concert by the Karen Bella from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org
Comedy Night Fundraiser
Farmingville Residents Association hosts a Comedy Night & Chinese Auction fundraiser at Gambino Catering Hall, 2005 Route 112, Medford at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Auction drawing winners will be selected at the show’s conclusion — must be present to win. Tickets are $25 per person. Contains adult content. To order, visit www.farmingvilleresidents.org. For more information, call 631-260-7411.
Monday April 28
College and Career Fair
Hauppauge High School, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge hosts a College and Career Fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all students and parents. College representatives will be on hand to answer questions and offer information. Presented by WSCA. To register ahead of time (optional), visit gotocollegefairs.com.
Nutrition Workshop
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai is hosting Integrative Nutritionist Iman Marghoob for a discussion/demonstration class at 6:30 p.m. in Voorhees Hall. Ms. Marghoob will address Endocrine Disruptors and Supplements.$20 per person. To register, call 631-473-1582 or email [email protected].
Tuesday April 29
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to talk by Shari Kopelman about Israel’s emergency medical organization Magen David Adom at 11 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
SBU University Orchestra concert
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents the University Orchestra in concert on the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Susan Deaver, the program will include Dukas “La Peri” fanfare for brass, Chadwick’s “Jubilee” from Symphonic Sketches, Lovreglio “Fantasia da Concerto on themes from La Traviata” and Holst’s The Planets featuring movements Mars, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter. The featured soloist is clarinetist Maximo Flores. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visitwww.stallercenter.com.
Wednesday April 30
Cruise Night at The Shoppes
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show tonight and every Wednesday through October 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. 631-929-3500
Goat & Alpaca Yoga
The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a 45 minute session of yoga with friendly, interactive goats and alpaca from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m courtesy ofby Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Tickets are $35 per person via Eventbrite.com. Please bring a mat & towel. For more information, call 631-265-6768.
Harris Becker
Long Island Guitar Festival
The 33rd annual Long Island Guitar Festival kicks off tonight at The Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket with a concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and runs through May 4. Scheduled performers include Raphaella Smits, Hao Yang, Jérémy Jouve, Kithara Duo, Mela Guitar Quartet, Harris Becker & Friends, Nathan Park and more plus master classes and workshops. For a schedule of events, visit www.ligfest.net.
Thursday May 1
Long Island Guitar Festival
See April 30 listing.
Thankful Thursdays at the Vanderbilt
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series with a free family-friendly planetarium show titled Earth, Moon and Sun at 7 p.m. After the show, 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.
Strictly Sinatra at The Jazz Loft
The Jazz Loft Big Band, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents Strictly Sinatra! with vocalist Pete Caldera tonight, May 2 and May 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $40 admission with senior, student and child discounts. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895
Film
‘Front Row’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series closes its spring season with Front Row at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson on April 24 at 7 p.m. The film showcases the Ukrainian National Ballet’s poignant company tour as it performs far from the frontlines and invites a soldier who lost his legs to partake in a singular performance. Followed by a conversation with Stony Brook Professor Juliette Passer, journalist Nataliia Tuiahina and SBU grad student Tetiana Fedotova. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii’
A screening of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio, will be held atthe Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 7 p.m. Set in the haunting ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, it showcases Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. The film includes stunning visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and unforgettable tracks like “Echoes” and “One of These Days” along with additional Abbey Road Studios documentary segments covering the recording of 1973’s The Dark Side of the Moon. Tickets are $18, $12 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org
‘Gotta Dance’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson in collaboration with the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council presents a special screening of the documentary Gotta Dance on April 27 at 7 p.m. The film inspired the musical Half Time, the incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major basketball team with three things in common — they love to dance, they have something to prove, and they are all over 60 years old. Followed by Jeffrey Sanzel in conversation with director Dori Berinstein (Dirty Dancing). Tickets are $10. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Wicked’
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to watch Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey on April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org
Theater
‘Waitress The Musical’
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, ittells 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 go to www.engemantheater.com.
‘The Minutes’
North Shore United Methodist Church, 260 Rte. 25A, Wading River presents three performances of The Minutes on April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 3 p.m. A comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tracy Letts, the play is written as a city council meeting happening in real time, with a motley crew of community members vying for control and influence.Presented by Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre, directed by Huck Hirsch. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students $15 in advance by calling 631-929-6075 or at the door.
‘Wait Until Dark’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11. Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Contains adult situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’
Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — The Musical in the Shea Theater in the Islip Arts Building April 17 to 19 and April 23 to 26 at 7:30 p.m. andApril 27 at 2 p.m. Based on the smash-hit movie, the play is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Featuring hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife.” General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163. S
(mostly) TRUE THINGS
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show on April 26 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist on the theme GAME ON! Hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, the show will feature Marc Abbott, Aaron Foss, Cyndi Zaweski, and Jezrie-Mercano-Courtney. Tickets are $20 online at www.mostlytruethings.com, $25 cash at the door.
‘South Pacific’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Main Stage season with South Pacific from May 15 to June 29. This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. With songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Spring-time,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” South Pacific’s lush score contains some of the best songs ever written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information and to order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.
Class Reunions
— Ward Melville High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50 year reunion at St George Golf & Country Club in East Setauket on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $126.00 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Prime Rib buffet dinner and open bar. Contact Cary Fichtner-Vuat 703-861-8259 or [email protected] for tickets by June 2. No walk-ins.
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 through April 27. 631-802-2160
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