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The Carriage House Players continue the 32nd annual Shakespeare Festival at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport with As You Like It, the classic pastoral comedy of mismatched lovers and mistaken identity. The play runs through August 1.

Evan Donnellan, executive director of the CHP, said, “The Carriage House Players are so excited to return to the Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard for our annual Shakespeare Festival! We cannot wait to entertain you.”

The festival continues with:

Titus Andronicus: August 8-29 (excluding 8/27)

Shakespeare’s first tragedy, a tale of ambition and revenge, comes to the Vanderbilt stage with a modern spin on the classic material.

Performances are Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 pm, Sundays at 7 pm. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children. Visitors must bring their own chairs. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org for more information.

 

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Quarter Horse will headline the 15th annual Huntington Folk Festival.

Long Island-based Americana band Quarter Horse headlines the 15th annual Huntington Folk Festival on Saturday, July 17, at Heckscher Park, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue, in Huntington. Opening for the group on the park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8 p.m. that evening will be The Honey Dewdrops, an Appalachian-inspired, now Baltimore-based husband-and-wife Americana duo.  

Extending from 1 to 10 p.m., the free event is co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Huntington Arts Council as part of the 56th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival.

Quarter Horse is a six-member ensemble that was voted the Most Wanted to Return Emerging Artists at the 2018 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Elements of folk, rock, alternative, country, blues, and jazz are all part of its Americana sound.

Prior to the evening concert, Michael Kornfeld, president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington and editor & publisher of AcousticMusicScene.com, will conduct an on-stage conversational interview with the evening’s featured & opening artists at 7:30 p.m. 

Kornfeld will also host a series of amplified showcases and a harmony workshop (presented by The Honey Dewdrops) from 1 to 6 p.m. These will take place near a canopy tent on the upper lawn area overlooking the stage and will feature artists from throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.

Artists slated to showcase their talents during the afternoon include Josie Bello, Roger Street Friedman, Loretta Hagen, Ray Lambiase, The Levins, Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale, Kate Mills, Dave Murphy, Open Book, Nico Padden, Queler/Farber Family Band, The Royal Yard, Rachael Sage, South Country String Band, Christine Sweeney, and Toby Tobias.

Festival Schedule

1 p.m. —  Ray Lambiase

1:15 p.m. — Song Swap: Rorie Kelly, Nico Padden & Christine Sweeney

2 p.m. — South Country String Band

2:15 p.m. — Josie Bello

2:30 p.m. — Roger Street Friedman

2:45 p.m. — The Royal Yard

3 p.m. — Dave Murphy

3:15 p.m. —  Loretta Hagen

3:30 p.m. — Kate Mills

3:45 p.m. — Open Book

4 p.m. — Harmony Workshop with The Honey Dewdrops

4:45 p.m. — Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale

5 p.m. — The Levins

5:15 p.m. — Queler/Farber Family Band

5:30 p.m. — Toby Tobias

5:45  p.m. —  Rachael Sage

6 p.m. — Dinner Break

7:30 p.m. — On-Stage Conversation with Quarter Horse and The Honey Dewdrops

8 p.m. — Evening Concert on the Chapin Rainbow Stage

Festivalgoers are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets and a picnic supper (or they can walk into Huntington Village and enjoy a meal at one of its many restaurants). The festival’s evening concert will also be livestreamed via the Huntington Arts Council’s Facebook page.

For more information, call 631-271-8423 or visit www.fmsh.org.

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'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Photo by Peter Lanscombe
'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Photo by Peter Lanscombe
'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Photo by Peter Lanscombe
'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Photo by Peter Lanscombe
'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Photo by Peter Lanscombe

By Heidi Sutton

Excitement was in the air as Theatre Three celebrated its reopening on July 10 with The Adventures of Peter Rabbit. Addressing the audience, director Jeffrey Sanzel said, “This is our very first theater performance since March 15 of last year. This is also our favorite children’s show of all time and I know you’re going to like it.” 

Well, that was an understatement.

For the next hour and 20 minutes the young theatergoers were treated to the mischievous adventures of Peter Rabbit and his cousin Benjamin Bunny … and loved every minute of it. 

Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and the late Brent Erlanson, the original musical is loosely based on one of the best-selling books of all time, The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, and features all of the beloved characters in the story. The eight adult cast members know their target audience well and keep them well entertained. 

Cast:

Peter Rabbit: Eric J. Hughes

Benjamin Bunny: Steven Uihlein

Mrs. Rabbit: Elizabeth Ladd

Flopsy: Meg Bush

Mopsy: Alyssa Montes

Cotton-Tail: Heather Rose Kuhn

Mr. McGregor: Darren Clayton

Mrs. Mcgregor: Linda May

The audience is whisked away to the countryside home of Mrs. Rabbit and her four bunnies who live next to Mr. and Mrs. McGregor. While Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail listen to their mother by staying inside and doing their chores, Peter and Benjamin spend the day sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden to satisfy their insatiable appetite for lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and string beans. The many trips to the garden patch eventually wear down the farmer’s patience, resulting in a great chase with a narrow escape.

The show is adorable on so many levels. Like two peas in a pod, Peter and Benjamin produce the most laughs with their antics and Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail spend most of their time looking for their wayward brother. And for some strange reason, the audience will walk away with a craving for bread and milk and blackberries.

The show is also a lesson in ingenuity. Trapdoors on stage become rabbit holes used by Peter and Benjamin to hide. An attempt to reclaim Peter’s socks and shoes and jacket and hat from a scarecrow in the garden turns into a scene from Mission Impossible complete with perilous stunts and spotlights. And when Peter retells the great chase to his family, the entire scene is reenacted in slow motion — a most spectacular feat.

Audience interaction is a big part of the show as the actors spend as much time in the aisles of the theater as on stage. When searching for Peter and Benjamin, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail run around asking the children if they’ve seen them (“They’re right behind you!”).  When Benjamin Bunny tried to jump onto the stage over and over again during last Saturday’s performance, the children called out words of encouragement (“You can do it Benjamin!). He took the stairs. 

With excellent choreography by Nicole Bianco, the musical numbers, accompanied on piano by Doug Quattrock, are catchy and fun, with special mention to “One More Time Around,”  “Run, Peter, Run!” and the hip hop number, “Peter’s Socks.” The final number incorporates all of the songs in a super mega-mix extravaganza.

Best suited for ages 3 to 8, The Adventures of Peter Rabbit is the perfect choice to celebrate Theatre Three’s reopening and the return of live theater. Your kids will love it.

Souvenir bunnies in various colors will be sold before the show and during intermission for $5 (proceeds will help maintain the historic building) and the entire cast is in the lobby after the show for a meet-and-greet.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents The Adventures of Peter Rabbit on Saturdays at 11 a.m. through Aug. 14. Children’s theater continues with A Kooky Spooky Halloween from Oct. 9 to 30 and Barnaby Saves Christmas from Nov. 20 to Dec. 26. All seats are $10. To order, call the box office at 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Photo by Patrick Keeffe

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport now offers Walk and Talk Tours through mid-October.

Come for an intriguing Walk and Talk tour of the Vanderbilt Estate and gardens with knowledgeable Vanderbilt Museum educators. Learn about Warren & Wetmore’s design and the exterior architectural details of the 24-room Spanish Revival mansion – including the striking ironwork of Samuel Yellin, considered the greatest iron artisan of the early 20th century – and explore Mr. Vanderbilt’s passion for travel, marine biology, and auto racing.

“The grounds are beautiful at this time of year and the walking tour is a perfect way to be introduced to the history of the estate and collections. There is an abundance of beauty in the eclectic architecture and the unique details that reflect William Vanderbilt’s interests,” said Beth Laxer-Limmer, associate director of education.

William K. Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) spent summers at his Eagle’s Nest estate and mansion on Northport Bay between 1910 and 1944. He and his wife, Rosamond, hosted intimate gatherings and entertained well-known guests, such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Pierre Cartier, Conde Nast, Charles Lindbergh, and the Tiffanys. Eagle’s Nest is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Created by the Vanderbilt Education Department, the tours are  limited to 10 people each and are held on  Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at noon and again at 1 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door: Adults $16, seniors/students $15, children under 12 $13, members free. For more information, call 631-854-5579.

 

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Chips

This week’s shelter pet is Chips (also fondly known as One-Eyed Jack), currently up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Loving and outgoing, Chips came from a home where he lived with kids and other animals. Chips had severe upper respiratory infections as a kitten that caused him to lose one eye and have significant scarring in the other. He will never see well, but that does not slow him down.

He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccines. If you are interested in meeting Chips, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room.  

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www.smithtownanimalshelter.com.

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Members of Long Island Chamber Music
Photo from Vanderbilt Museum

Long Island Chamber Music (LICM) will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium on Friday, July 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Mansion Courtyard.

Songs of Celebration is a joyous program of song and dance music. The playbill will span multiple genres including traditional folk, baroque, and jazz from the swing era arranged for violin, viola, cello, clarinet, and French horn.

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.  Tickets are $20 per person, $15 members. Bring your own chair & picnic. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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LICM is an arts organization that provides exceptional classical music concerts, community events, educational programs, and private lessons for Long Island communities.

Programming is tailored to each individual event. The organization works with its community partners, educators, students, and individual patrons to creatively select and arrange music that is thematically relevant and compelling to listeners.

LICM musicians are of the highest caliber, drawn from Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Astral Artists, and several other of the country’s most prestigious musical institutions. Visit lichambermusic.com for more information.

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Photo by Dawn Olenick

Sound Beach Property Owners Association East and Sound Beach Property Owners Association West in Sound Beach, Beech Road Beach in Rocky Point, Broadway Beach in Rocky Point, Terraces on the Sound in Rocky Point have all closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria.

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822 or contact the Department’s Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours.  http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/EnvironmentalQuality/Ecology/BeachMonitoringProgram.aspx

To view an interactive map of beach closures/advisories, visit: https://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/

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Volunteers are always needed at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach. Help with planting, weeding, harvesting, working in the greenhouse, property maintenance and more. Volunteer hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (hours subject to change) and Sunday by appointment. For more information, call  631-774-1556 or visit www.hobbsfarm.info.

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The Northport Historical Society will present its Summer Splendor garden tour on July 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Held rain or shine, the event will feature an outdoor, self-led tour of six beautiful gardens in Northport, Fort Salonga and Asharoken. Each garden reflects a personality, family history and style unique to each property.

Tickets are $35 for members, $45 for non-members, and $50 on tour day and can be purchased on the Events page on the historical society’s website, northporthistorical.org.

Proceeds from the event will support the Society’s important work preserving, interpreting, and presenting the unique stories of  communities represented in Northport, East Northport, Fort Salonga, Asharoken, Eaton’s Neck and Crab Meadow.

For more information, please call 631-757-9859.

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A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown
A scene from Huntington Militia’s Colonial Market Faire July 11. Photo by Kimberly Brown

Huntington Militia warmly welcomed the Long Island community Sunday, July 11, to learn about Colonial-era history by recreating and reenacting 18th century civilian and military life on the grounds of the Arsenal museum in the Town of Huntington.

Visitors of all ages were able to enjoy demonstrations of papermaking, sewing, weaving, cooking, horn work, silversmithing, cannon and musket firing, all while receiving an in-depth history lesson about the crafts from the reenactors.

After a year of not being able to host events such as the Colonial Market Faire due to the pandemic, visitors and militia members were excited to be back on the field again.

“It feels good to be back again, and it feels good to have people around to ask questions that I can answer,” said Paul Gasparo, a member of the militia. “We may be reenactors but we’re also an educational unit, so we try to educate people on the time period and what Huntington was really like back then.”

The militia was formed in 1653 by the Town of Huntington and is one of the oldest military units in the country. Originally, the militia defended against the hostile Dutch settlements and practiced recurring public training exercises on the Town Common.

Over the years the militia served honorably in the French and Indian wars and later fought the battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights and White Plains.

In more recent times, the militia now stands as a New York State education corporation.

One of the reenactors who helped present and fire the 18th century cannon and muskets, Marvin Glassman, said he’s always had a passion for history.

“As a kid I was always interested in history,” he said. “I think my favorite part about being in the militia is that I feel more connected with the town and community.”

A feature at every Colonial Market Faire event is the musket drill, where children and adults are given wooden practice muskets and taught to march, drill and fire.

“For me, it’s the personal interactions with visitors,” said Patrick Mantle, commander of the militia. “It was definitely obvious that the vast majority of people who were there this time had not come to one of our events in the past, so it was great to answer their questions and see how captivated and interested they were in being there.”

Due to COVID restrictions, the Arsenal museum was not fully open to the public. However, visitors were allowed to look through the front door to get a glimpse of the living area.

The militia members said they are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Arsenal so tours to the public can resume.

With a strong focus on the significance of informing youth on 18th-century Colonial-era and military life, Mantle said having the children involved in the demonstrations is something that will stick with them forever.

“It’s extremely important to educate the kids, because these upcoming generations are the ones who will preserve and protect our history,” he said.

Any enthusiasts interested in watching local history come to life while participating in Huntington Militia’s events and reenactments can contact Patrick Mantle at 631-223-8017 for further details.

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