Now is the time to capitalize on summer’s bounty of veggies and herbs, and what better way to do that than to use them in pasta sauces. This is the time of year for a Pasta Norma with tomatoes, eggplant and ricotta salata, a pasta with pesto, potatoes and green beans or pasta with grilled veggies. Any of these can be a first course served in smallish portions, a light summer entree or accompaniment to whatever is on the barbecue. Don’t skimp on the veggies and don’t hesitate to change up any of these recipes to accommodate the day’s harvest from your or your neighbor’s garden or the farm stand.
Pasta Norma
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound eggplant, peeled and diced
1 pound fusilli or cavatappi
1 large sprig fresh basil, leaves chopped
6 ounces ricotta salata, diced
DIRECTIONS:
In a large skillet over medium high heat, warm oil and whole garlic clove about one minute. As soon as the garlic begins to release its aroma, add tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook about 10 minutes, until liquid from tomatoes has evaporated, then add eggplant to pan, cover and cook about 15 minutes over medium heat, until eggplant is tender. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; when pasta is almost ready, add basil to tomatoes and eggplant and stir; remove and discard garlic. Drain pasta and transfer to serving bowl; toss with sauce and ricotta salata and serve with a slightly chilled nero d’avola wine.
Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes, Green Beans
YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups basil leaves, firmly packed
1/3 cup pignoli nuts
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 – 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1 pound linguine or fettuccine
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled, cooked, diced
1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1” lengths and cooked until tender
DIRECTIONS:
In bowl of electric food processor combine basil, pignoli nuts, salt, pepper and garlic until mixture achieves a coarse grainy texture; with motor running add oil in a slow steady stream, then add cheese and process just enough to mix thoroughly. Cook pasta according to manufacturer’s directions; drain and reserve about half a cup — one cup of the cooking water; transfer pasta to serving bowl, add pesto, then add reserved water, a little at a time, until sauce is a thick liquid but not runny, toss to thoroughly coat, then add potatoes and beans and toss again before serving.
Ziti with Grilled Vegetables
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium zucchini cut lengthwise into thirds
2 bell peppers, seeded, cored, quartered
1 large red or Vidalia onion, cut crosswise into half inch slices
8-10 plum tomatoes, halved
Olive oil for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound ziti or penne
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced mixed fresh basil, oregano and thyme
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
DIRECTIONS:
On a large rimmed baking sheet arrange the zucchini, peppers, onion and tomatoes; brush on both sides with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Preheat grill to medium, then arrange veggies on it, cover and cook, turning once, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side; cut veggies into bite-size pieces and set aside to keep warm. Cook pasta according to manufacturer’s directions, drain and place in large serving bowl; toss with veggies and herbs, then sprinkle with crumbled cheese and toss lightly before serving.
What is Jazz? tour takes visitors to seven jazz stops in museum
The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook will be presenting two opportunities to take a walk through jazz history with its What is JAZZ? interactive tour on Sept. 10 (starting at 6 p.m.) and Oct. 21 (starting at 7 p.m.) with guests arriving in 10-minute intervals.
The unique tour is comprised of seven stops within the Jazz Loft’s museum and performance space. Each stop in Jazz history is about four minutes, during which patrons will be treated to a brief performance and historical reflection. The entire live music, interactive experience will take about 30 minutes.
Guests begin in the main lobby and are welcomed to America by a lone pianist who introduces them to the BLUES. Each stop is limited to a brief historical reflection and a singular tune leaving guests hungry for more.
As they continue to the Seaman Gallery, inspired by Jazz photography, guests meet a singer who introduces them to the influence of GOSPEL music in Jazz and they hear a melody reminiscent of a tent revival meeting in the deep south.
The tour continues in the Milt Hinton Music Room as visitors are ushered into the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans as they hear the sounds of EARLY JAZZ presented by a banjo/bass duo. Each time warp landing leaves no time for lingering and as the map leads from stop-to-stop, patrons head upstairs to the Teddy Charles Room. Transported to the windy city of Chicago and the heyday of the BIG BAND/SWING ERA this stop is fueled by the syncopated vibrations of a clarinet/vibraphone trio reminiscent of Benny Goodman’s unit (the vibraphone, a 1939 Deagan model actually performed with Goodman and is flanked by photos to prove it!).
Six steps up the elevation climbs further to the wow-room and the journey continues as patrons are in the main performance space of the Jazz Loft, an intimate supper club environment complete with a three-tier bandstand reconstructed from the Roseland Ballroom dance floor and the towering 1927 Irving Plaza Ballroom chandelier, fully restored. Bandstand aglow in the history and story of the city that never slept, New York is alive with the energy, pep, vim and verve of BEBOP heralded by a quintet who’s never ceasing and endless energy abounds.
Is there more? YES! Because the story of Jazz is still evolving as told by the singular Avant-guard trombonist in the Loft’s library who shouts and wails the sound of THINGS TO COME and of beyond the now. The tour may seem complete, but this journey of four-minute stops, scheduled so that every group of guests has their own private walk through of The Jazz Loft will certainly leave much to be discussed.
Guests can then proceed to the Basie Garden to enjoy some lingering sounds of LATIN JAZZ to debrief their experience. Patrons can choose from a select list of wines, craft beers, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook. Tickets to the tour are $30, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children. To order, call 631-751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org
The New Students return to the festival this year.
By Heidi Sutton
Featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk music, the annual Fiddle & Folk Festival returns to Benner’s Farm in East Setauket this Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The musical event will feature local fan favorites from previous years along with some fresh new faces.
Ten years ago, the event was formed as a reincarnation of a previous festival in the area. “It was a revitalization of The Fiddle and Folk Fest that had been run for years through the Long Island Museum and the Long Island Traditional Music Association,” said Benner’s Farm’s co-owner Bob Benner.
Returning acts include Buddy Merriam and Taylor Ackley, Fiddle & Folk Fest veterans who have teamed up to perform their signature mandolin duo pieces, featuring their museum-quality Monteleone mandolins; and Brooklyn-based The New Students will be bringing their three-part vocal harmonies and skilled acoustic instrumentation.
New acts this year include The Serpent and The Fiddle featuring Dee Harris on mandola and Lora Kendall on fiddle who will be kicking off the festivities on the Main Stage with their intriguing interpretations of historic and traditional instrumentals; the String Sisters — Annie Mark on guitar and Maria Fairchild on banjo, playing a mix of classic country blues, old time, and original song; CJ and the Say Hey Bluez Crew, a new feel-good group comprised of musicians who share a love of upbeat jazzy blues, fronted by Claudia Jacobs, whose brassy and bold presence gets the audience on their feet; and headliners The Haymakers, a high-energy trio of veterans of the Long Island roots music scene who bring a new punch to retro favorites with the classic rockabilly instrumentation of twangy guitar, upright slap bass, and drums.
Also new to the festival this year is the Pick of the Crop performer contest. According to Amy Tuttle, program director at the Greater Port Jefferson-North Brookhaven Arts Council who’s also on the festival committee, four Long Island singer-songwriters — Josie Bello, Steve Robinson, Hank Stone and Linda Sussman — “will be strutting their stuff in hopes of being selected for a spot on the Main Stage at next year’s F&FF. All four are talented in their own right, and have their own signature styles,” she said. There will be a panel of music professionals judging the contest, and the audience will be given ballots to vote for their choice. The lucky winner will be announced at the end of the festival.
Other activities include a fiddle workshop, an open mic on the back of a 1924 Model TT Ford, vendors and a Kids Korner with crafts, stories and music. Visitors are also encouraged to stroll around the 15-acre working organic farm, meet the resident farm animals, and feel like a kid again on the Big Swing.
For Bob Benner, it is an event he looks forward to every fall.
“Every year I look out on the great lawn and see hundreds of people settled in and entranced with the musicians, the ambiance of the farm and the slower pace that seems to envelope the crowd. I’m glad our groups can bring that experience to our Long Island community,” he said.
Presented by Homestead Arts, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, Benner’s Farm, TBR News Media and WUSB Radio, the music festival will be held rain or shine.
Benner’s Farm is located at 56 Gnarled Hollow Road in East Setauket. Advance tickets are $18 for adults, $15 seniors, and $10 for children at www.fiddleandfolk.com; $20 adults, $18 seniors and $10 for children at the door. Please bring seating. For more information, call 631-689-8172.
Boaters wave to the crowd at Harborfront Park during last year's Memorial Parade of Boats.
Photo by Julianne Mosher/TBR News Media
It’s time once again to sail for a cure as the 13th annual Village Cup Regatta, a friendly competition between Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson, returns on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Mayor Margot Garant, pictured with Regatta Ambassador Ralph Macchio, Mather Hospital Executive Director Kevin McGeachy and Stephanie McGeachy, accepted last year’s Village Cup on behalf of the Village of Port Jefferson.
Presented by the Port Jefferson Yacht Club, the Regatta raises funds for Mather’s Palliative Medicine Program and the Lustgarten Foundation, which funds pancreatic cancer research. Last year’s Regatta raised more than $104,000 — a record sum — which was divided between Mather Hospital and the Lustgarten Foundation. The event has raised more than $750,000 over the past 12 years.
The Regatta consists of Yacht Club-skippered sailboats divided into two teams representing Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson. Employees from the Hospital and Village help crew the boats, which race in one of three classes based on boat size.
The festivities begin in Harborfront Park, 101 East Broadway in Port Jefferson Village, at 10 a.m, where you can purchase shirts, commemorative hats, nautical bags and mugs. The Memorial Parade of Boats begins at 11 a.m. at the Port Jefferson Village dock. All sailboats participating in the Regatta will pass by the park dressed in banners and nautical flags on their way out to the Long Island Sound for the race which begins at 1 p.m.
Actor, director and local resident Ralph Macchio will once again serve as Village Cup Regatta Celebrity Ambassador for the event. Macchio has helped to publicize the important work of the two programs funded by the Regatta for the last ten years. Macchio’s wife, Phyllis, is a nurse practitioner in Mather’s Palliative Medicine Program.
Following the Regatta, a celebratory Skipper’s Reception and presentation of the Village Cup will take placeat 3:30 p.m. in a restored 1917 shipyard building that today serves as the Port Jefferson Village Center.
For more information and to purchase tickets to the reception ($50 per person includes food, wine, beer and raffles), please visit www.portjeffersonyachtclub.com or www.facebook.com/villagecupregatta. For further questions, call 631-512-1068.
Rocky Point Fire Department hosted multiple other local departments for the 19th commemoration of 9/11. Photo by Kyle Barr
By Heidi Sutton
Twenty-one years ago, the United States changed forever when four hijacked jetliners crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a field outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At Ground Zero in New York City, the traditional reading of names of each victim will being at 8:30 a.m. this year at the 9/11 Memorial and the following ceremonies will be held on the North Shore to honor the thousands of lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, a day that will live forever in our hearts.
Centereach
The Centereach Fire Department, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach invites the community to join them on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. for its annual 9/11 Memorial Services and candle lighting ceremony. 631-588-8652, ext. 1
Coram
Join the Coram Fire Department, 202 Middle Country Road, Coram for a remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. 631-732-5733.
East Northport
The East Northport Fire Department, 1 Ninth Ave., East Northport will host two 9/11 memorial services on Sept. 11— a morning ceremony at 9:45 a.m. and an evening candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. 631-261-0360
Huntington
The public is invited to join Town of Huntington officials, the Veterans Advisory Board and local officials for a ceremony on Sept. 10 at noon at the Heckscher Park 9/11 memorial, 147 Main St., Huntington to honor and remember residents and first responders of the Town of Huntington who lost their lives on 9/11. 631-351-3012
Mount Sinai
The Mt. Sinai Fire Department will host a 9/11 memorial ceremony at its headquarters, 746 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai on Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. 631-473-2418
Nesconset
The 9/11 Responders Remembered Park, 316 Nesconset Blvd., Nesconset will host its annual memorial service and naming ceremony on Sept. 17 at noon. 631-724-3320
Port Jefferson
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Vigiano Brothers Lodge 3436 invite the community to join them for a candlelight remembrance of 9/11 at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sept. 11from noon to 2 p.m. Candles and refreshments will be provided. 631-928-7489
Rocky Point
The Rocky Point Fire Department will host a ceremony at the 9/11 Community Memorial, at the corner of Route 25A and Tesla Street in Shoreham, on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 631-744-4102
Selden
The Selden Fire Department, 44 Woodmere place will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Sept.11. Please call for time. 631-732-1234
Setauket
The Setauket Fire Department will conduct a 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Hook and Ladder Company 1, Station 3, 394 Nicolls Road, Setauket on Sept. 11 at 8p.m. followed by refreshments in the firehouse. Call 631-941-4900, ext. 1043
Smithtown – just announced!
The Town of Smithtown in conjunction with the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce will host local families of 9/11 victims, First Responders, and U.S. Military in a special September 11th remembrance ceremony at 9/11 Memorial Park – Located on Main Street (North Side) between Bank Street and Landing Avenue, Smithtown on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. The event will include prayers and reflection ceremony from local clergy members, the reading of the names, and wreath laying at the memorial. 631-360-7600
HELLO FALL! Create this fun scarecrow painting at The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James on Sept. 10. Photo from The Atelier at Flowerfield
PROGRAMS
Fall Crafternoons
Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor through the month of September to enjoy seasonal, self-serve crafts in their workshop. Free with admission of $6 adults, $5 kids and seniors. Call 367-3418.
Fall Painting Workshop
The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James hosts an in-studio painting workshop on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Join Miss Linda in some autumn fun as she teaches you how to make a Hello Fall! scarecrow painting. $50 includes an 11″x14″ canvas and all art supplies. To register, call 250-9009 or visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.
Family Hour Sunday
The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington presents Family Hour Sunday on Sept. 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly art experience with Museum Educator Tami Wood. Explore works of art in the Museum and create fun art projects! $10 per child, adults free. Limited to one adult per family group Advance registration recommended by visiting www.heckscher.org. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Call 380-3230.
For the Birds
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, King Park presents a Tiny Tots program titled For the Birds on Sept. 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children and their parents will learn about birds and connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Call 269-4333 to register.
FILM
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema For Kids series with a screening ofKiki’s Delivery Service on Sept. 11 at noon. A resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt.Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds. Rated G. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children. Call 423-7610 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its children’s theater season with Disney’s Beauty and the BeastJr. on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 24 to Oct. 30. This Disney love story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the hideous Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved the curse will end. If he does not learn his lesson before the last enchanted rose petal falls, he and his household of enchanted objects will be doomed for all eternity. Enjoy the songs we all love such as “Be Our Guest” and “Tale as Old as Time.” All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 2022-2023 children’s theater season with A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a merry musical about a ghost who’s afraid of the dark, from Oct. 8 to 22 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set-off on a quest with his newly found friends. On this journey to find spook-tacular promise, Abner and company learn the power of helping others. Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation highlight this delightful musical for the entire family. All tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
THE WAY WE REMEMBER
The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, Remembering 9/11, a tribute to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m Pictured: 9/11 Miracle Flag by Jack Ade
Ongoing
Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch
Every evening through Oct. 6, from 5:30 p.m. until dusk, the Four Harbors Audubon Society will be tallying migrating Common Nighthawks to better understand nighthawk population trends. Join them at the stone bridge at Frank Melville Memorial Park, One Old Field Road, Setauket to witness nighthawks as they pass over during their migratory journey to their wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina. Visit www.4has.org for further details.
Thursday Sept. 8
Atelier at Flowerfield art reception
Join the Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James for an opening reception of its latest exhibit, Neill Slaughter: 50 Year Retrospective, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 27. Call 250-9009 or visit wwwtheatelieratflowerfield.org for further information.
Huntington Walking Tour
The Huntington Historical Society will host a Centers of Controversy guided walking tour from 6 to 9 p.m. Visits sites in central Huntington that gave rise over the centuries to scandals, lawsuits, and other controversies. Tour ends at Six Harbors Brewing Company. Tickets are $25, $20 members (drinks not included). Tours will begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main Street,Huntington. Reservations are required. Call 427-7045 or visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org
Fly Me to the Moon event
The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington in collaboration with the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport present Fly Me to the Moon: An Evening of Art, Music, and Celestial Happenings from 7 to 11 p.m. Begin the evening at The Heckscher exploring the exhibition Moonstruck: Lunar Art from the Collection. Join author and radio host Tom Ryan as he explores how the moon and outer space have inspired musicians since the beginning of recorded history. Next, head to the Vanderbilt Planetarium where telescopes will be available to take in fantastic views of the Moon, the planet Saturn, and other celestial objects in the night’s sky! Enjoy a live, 45-minute talk about the night sky, stars, planets, constellations, and moon in the 60-foot domed planetarium theater, housing one of the finest star projection systems in the world. End the night with an amazing Pink Floyd light show, “Laser Dark Side of the Moon.” Tickets are $35 per person. To register, visit www.heckscher.org.
Friday Sept. 9
East Northport Festival
The East Northport Chamber of Commerce presents the 27th annual East Northport Festival at John J. Walsh Memorial Park, 190 Larkfield Road, East Northport tonightfrom 6 to 11 p.m., Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring games, rides, craft fair (on Sept. 10 and 11), live music, international food court, sidewalk sales and exhibits, costumed characters, donut eating contest, craft wine and beer garden and more. Free admission. 631-261-3573, www.eastnorthport.com.
LITMA Contradance
The Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn will host a contradance by the Long Island Traditional Music Association at 7:30 p.m. with basic instruction at 7:15 p.m. Featuring Ridge Kennedy calling with music by The Huntingtones. $15 general admission, $10 LITMA members, students $7.50, children under 16 free with paid adult. Visit www.litma.org.
An evening of comedy
Back by popular demand, Fran Capo, the Guinness Book of World Records’Fastest Talking Woman, returns to the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second Street, St. James for an evening of “Love,Laughter & Light” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This fast paced one woman show combines Capo’s stand-up comedy, daring stories of worldwide adventures and her TEDx brand motivational messaging that is sure to have you laughing, crying and inspired. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. Each guest will receive a special gift to take home. Tickets are $25, $20 seniors. To register, call 631-984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
Saturday Sept. 10
East Northport Festival
See Sept. 9 listing.
Village Cup Regatta
The 13th annual Village Cup Regatta, a fundraising sailing competition between teams from the Village of Port Jefferson and Mather Hospital, will kick off with festivities at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 10 a.m. and a Memorial Parade of Boats at 11 a.m. Visit www.portjeffersonyachtclub.com.
Basket Auction fundraiser
Lake Ronkonkoma Fire Department, 505 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma hosts a Basket Auction for Chippy’s Angels to the Rescue at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. $10 entrance fee includes a sheet of raffle tickets and light refreshments. Proceeds will be used to provide food, medical care and support for families with pets in need. Call 905-6126.
Culper Spy Day
In collaboration with more than 30 historical and cultural organizations, Tri-Spy Tours and the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket present the 8th annual Culper Spy Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit 10 locations in Setauket, Port Jefferson and Stony Brook to learn about America’s first spy ring, the Culper Spies, who risked their lives to provide General George Washington the information he needed to turn the tide of the American Revolution. Featuring tours of historic homes, museums and churches, Revolutionary War encampment, colonial cooking, crafts for children and much more. Most events are free. Rain date is Sept. 11. For a full schedule of events, visit www.tvhs.org or call 751-3730 .
Long Island Garlic Festival
You don’t have to be a vampire to enjoy garlic. Garden of Eve, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead will host the 19th annual Long Island Garlic Festival today, Sept. 11 and Sept. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate the wonders of “Garliciana,” with festival vendors featuring a wide variety of garlic inspired foods, hayrides, crafts, music and just plain garlic to eat and plant. Junior Iron Garlic Chef competitions at 1 p.m. and garlic eating contest at 3 p.m. each day. Admission is $10 ages 12 and up, $5 seniors, children under 2 free. Purchase tickets online at www.gardenofevefarm.com. Call722-8777 for more information.
Watercolor class at the Vanderbilt
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts awatercolor class for ages 16 and older in the museum’s Marine Museum Hall of Fishes from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will sketch and paint from specimens of the collection of William K. Vanderbilt II’s worldwide expeditions. Fee is $20 per person, $18 members. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Yard Sale and Craft Fair
Davis Town Meeting House Society will hold its annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair on at the Davis House, 263 Middle Country Rd., Coram from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Shop for treasures, enjoy music by The Harbormen Chorus, a Revolutionary War presentation by the NYS 3rd Regiment, free autumn crafts for children and a visit from Ozzie the Miniature Horse. Free admission. Rain date is Sept. 11. For more info, call 804-2256.
Second Saturdays Poetry
All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts a Second Saturdays Poetry Reading from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoo. Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Richard Bronson, the featured poet will be Gloria Murray. An open-reading will follow the featured poet; all are welcome to read one of their own poems. Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/ Call 655-7798 for more information.
Remembering 9/11 Art Exhibit
The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. james invites the community to an opening reception of its latest juried exhibit, Remembering 9/11, a tribute to the tragedy of September 11, 2001, as depicted by local artists, at 1 p.m. The exhibit will remain on view through Oct. 2. Enjoy refreshments, music and a 50/50 raffle. Tours of the historic Calderone Theater will be given from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Call 984-0201.
The Jazz Loft interactive tour
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will be presenting two opportunities to take a tour through jazz history, with its What is JAZZ? interactive tour tonight starting at 6 p.m. and October 21 at 7 p.m.The tour is comprised of seven stops within the Jazz Loft’s museum and performance space. Each stop in Jazz history is about four minutes, during which patrons will be treated to a brief performance and historical reflection. The entire live music, interactive experience will take about 30 minutes. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, free for ages 5 and under. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.
Concert at All Souls
All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with soprano Heidi Schneider singing the complete collection of “24 Italian Art Songs and Arias.”Ms. Schneider has been praised for her “incredibly wide range and ease of production” (Brett Alan, WYRK).She most recently performed with Stony Brook Opera in their annual Opera Scenes program as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro and Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier. The program will begin promptly at 6:00pm. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. Call 655-7798 for more information.
An evening of comedy
The Comedy Club returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with another outrageous night of comedy starting at 8 p.m.Enjoy stand-up comedy on the Second Stage with John Santo, Richie Byrne, Michelle Fox and more. Ticket are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Sunday Sept.11
East Northport Festival
See Sept. 9 listing.
Long Island Garlic Festival
See Sept. 10 listing.
Car Show and Swap Meet
Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display with vendors selling parts and accessories, food and entertainment. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. 631-567-5898, www.LongIslandCars.com
Jaguar Car Show
The Jaguar Drivers Club of Long Island will hold its annual Concours d’Elegance, a show of vintage and modern Jaguars and other British and international makes on the Great Lawn at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport overlooking Northport Harbor from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date: September 18). Visitors pay only the Vanderbilt’s general admission cost: adults $10; seniors (age 62 and up) $9; students (with ID) $9; children 12 and under $7; Members, active military, and children under 2 are FREE. www.jdcli.com.
Fiddle & Folk Festival
Three stages, great music, dance, food and fun awaits you at the annual Fiddle and Folk Festival at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring lots of local bands, fiddle workshops, sing-alongs, kids zone, contra dancing and more. Visit www.fiddleandfolk.com for this year’s musical line-up and for tickets. Questions? Call 689-8172.
Monday Sept. 12
Movie Trivia Night at the CAC
After a long hiatus, Movie Trivia Night is back in-person at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington at 8 p.m. Hosted by Daniel French, the event is an opportunity to show off your film knowledge and get a change to win a cash prize! There will be 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, or join a team. 1st Prize is$100 cash to the winning team!, 2nd Prize – Up to 4 CAC gift cards! (a value of $24 each), $10 per person, $7 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Tuesday Sept. 13
Garden Club Meeting
The Three Village Garden Club welcomes new members to attend its monthly meeting at The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street, Setauket at 10 a.m. The program is “Autumn Accents: Designing Your Containers with Seasonal Plants.” For more information,call 751-2743.
Wednesday Sept. 14
Book Signing at Smith Haven Mall
Can you imagine signing up for a triathlon without knowing how to swim, bike or run? Hilary Topper, a three-time author, business owner, and now endurance athlete, recently wrote her third book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete – A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete and will be appearing at Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 6:30 p.m. for a book signing. Topper will also read an excerpt from the book and answer questions. All attendees will receive a bookmark from Sumarpo, a 100 percent Eco-Friendly wetsuit company. Call 724-0341.
Thursday Sept. 15
Lunch & Learn
The Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch & Learn series with a presentation titled Historic Sammis Houses of West Neck with Toby Kissam and Robert Hughes at Matteo’s Trattoria of Huntington, 300 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington from noon to 2 p.m. Fee is $55 per person, $50 members includes a gourmet three-course meal, house wine and dessert. To register, call 427-7045 or visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety .org.
Theater
‘Henry V’
The Carriage House Players continues its annual Shakespeare Festival at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport with Henry V from Aug. 26 to Sept. 18 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 p.m. Performances take place outdoors on stage in the courtyard, where the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture adds a touch of timeless charm and magic. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the show and bring your own lawn chair. Inclement weather cancels. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children ages 12 and under. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
‘Guys and Dolls’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 52nd season with Guys and Dolls from Sept. 17 to Oct. 22. Considered the perfect musical of Broadway’s Golden Age, this delightful romp gambles in luck and love from Times Square to Havana. High rollers and low characters from Damon Runyon’s mythical New York are joyously presented in Frank Loesser’s bold and brassy score, featuring “Luck Be a Lady,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” An award-winning classic for the entire family! Tickets are $35 adults, $28 senior and students, $20 children ages 5 and up. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Mystic Pizza’
Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the new musical comedy, Mystic Pizza, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 30. Based on the classic 1988 movie starring Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT. Add in some of the best pop songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Addicted To Love,” “Small Town,” “Hold On,” and “Take My Breath Away,” and you have all the ingredients for a romantic comedy–with the works! Tickets range from $80 to $85. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘The Lightning Thief’
The Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” Tickets are $40, $35 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
Film
EXPLORING THE WORLD The Long Island Museum hosts a screening of Leaning Into the Wind on Sept. 8.
Movie night at the LIM
The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook hosts a Movie Night in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room on Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a screening of Leaning Into The Wind, which follows artist Andy Goldsworthy on his exploration of the world and himself through ephemeral and permanent workings on the landscape, cities and with his own body. Admission is $10, free for LIMarts members. Refreshments will be available for a small fee. Tickets will be sold at the door. No reservations needed. For more info, call 751-0066, ext. 285.
Class Reunions
✴Port Jefferson (ELVHS) Class of 1972’s 50th reunion is planned for September 9 and 10. Please spread the word, and visit Facebook page “Port Jefferson(ELVHS) Class of 1972 50th Reunion” for details or e-mail [email protected].
✴Ward Melville High School Class of 1972’s50th reunion is Oct 1. Please spread the word and visit Facebook page “Ward Melville High School Class 72 50th Reunion” for more information and purchasing tickets. For more information, email [email protected] or call 631-928-5684 and leave your name and contact information for any questions.
Lifeguards to Stay on the Stands for an Additional Two Weekends
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced an extended summer season at Smith Point County Park. While Suffolk County beaches are not typically staffed with lifeguards post Labor Day, this year lifeguards will stay on the stands for an additional two weekends to ensure the safety of beachgoers.
Suffolk County beaches and parks provide cherished memories and experiences every summer for both our residents and the countless visitors who flock to our word-class shorelines. This year, more than 300,000 people visited Smith Point County Park.
“While Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, in Suffolk summer is not over, and the joy that summer brings will continue to brighten our days,” said Suffolk County Executive Bellone. “Lifeguards will remain on the stands for an additional two weekends, and I encourage all residents to take advantage of our world-class beaches while the warm weather is still with us.”
“Keeping Suffolk County residents safe while they use our beaches has always been a priority and we’re happy to extend the Smith Point beach season this year,” said Suffolk County Parks Commissioner Jason Smagin.
Lifeguards will remain on the stands from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturday, September 10th, Sunday, September 11th, Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th at Smith Point County Park.
Additionally, Suffolk County campgrounds, parks and outer beaches will continue to welcome campers and park goers beyond the holiday weekend.
Over 20 framed waterscape & wildlife photographs on display and for sale
By Susan Peragallo
When stepping into the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s office of Northport, to focus on the photographs by John P. Cardone is to be transported into our natural world. One can almost hear the wind rustling in the trees and the crickets creating their musical rhythms as you walk around the room. John says that he tries “to capture the beauty and spiritual magnificence of nature… a moment in time through unique natural setting and the amazing personalities of wildlife.” The subjects include hummingbirds, egrets, owls, eagles, and moose – to name just a few! In Sprague Lake at Dusk, moose are seen taking an evening sip of water, the lake reflecting the magnificent colors of the setting sun, bringing the viewer to a peaceful, tranquil vista.
Most of these amazing photographic captures were taken by John while kayaking and hiking on Long Island. But not only do these photographs capture the beauty and peace of nature, they are also wonderfully composed. This is especially true of Egret in Darkness: the soft white curves of the the egrets neck echo the angular white and gray tree branch beside it. In Frog Swimming, the frog is popping it’s head up in the water, it’s large eye repeating the circular ripples in the cool green water. Eagle Looking Down is another example of John’s sensitivity to form and composition. The eagle’s horizontal body mimics the tree branch it stands on, while it’s head and beak point downward, just as a branch below points down. These captured repetitions of line and form create wonderful compositions and add to the sense of peace and tranquility that John strives to communicate.
There are also captured moments of humor. In Amazing Turtle Pose, one can almost hear the turtle saying “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille!” as the turtle coyly turns it’s head and smiles! In a moment of tenderness, Swan Portrait shows the swan’s neck bent back over it’s body, which forms a soft pillow for it’s head.
We can all use a moment to escape into nature and John P. Cardone has provided us with a perfect opportunity!
Author Susan Peragallo is the Gallery Coordinator and Curator Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills
The Northport Arts Coalition presents Nature Photography by Long Island Author/Photographer John P. Cardone at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 77 Main St., Northport through October 5. The show is free and open to the public during office hours. All artwork is on sale. For more information, call 631-754-3400.
Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson has announced a new free training program for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) that will pay students during their training and guarantee them a position at the hospital upon successful completion of the course and New York State certification exam.
“Today’s healthcare workforce shortage is not just a regional or statewide issue; it is a global concern that presents challenges for patient care delivery. There is a significant shortage of ancillary support staff such as CNAs, who are needed to assist our professional healthcare team in delivering the care that we are committed to providing to our community residents,” said Mather Hospital CNO/ VP for Nursing Marie Mulligan, PhD, RN.
“Individuals who successfully complete the four-week program and pass the New York State CNA exam will be offered entry level healthcare jobs. Participants who successfully complete the Certified Nursing Assistant program will have employment and benefits that will open opportunities for them to advance in their healthcare careers,” she said.
John R. Balcuk, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Assistant Director of Nursing Talent, Nursing Recruitment and Retention, said the program will follow the American Red Cross training program, but instead of being an online course, students will learn in-person at the hospital. The trainees will be paid as Safety Care Associates – a new position at the hospital – and will meet their required 30 hours of clinical experience with patients in the hospital’s Transitional Care Unit.
The program, named the Mather Assistant Nurse Institute, will utilize supplemental curriculum designed by the American Red Cross that is used nationwide to train CNA’s. Trainees will learn from Mather Hospital’s clinical nurse educators who are trained American Red Cross CNA program instructors.
The program is scheduled to begin in November. Anyone interested should contact Balcuk at 631-473-1320, ext. 5636, or [email protected]
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