The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host new art and culture workshops exploring native heritage with special guest, Denise Silva-Dennis “WeeTahMoe”.
Denise Silva-Dennis, artist, and member of the Shinnecock and Hassanamisco Nations, will present two workshops this November. During each workshop, Silva-Dennis will share about her background with photos and artifacts as well as showcase her beadwork.
Shell Necklace Workshop will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 1 pm and is for kids age 5+, younger with assistance. The one-hour workshop will explore the land and people of the Shinnecock Nation through the world of seashells found along the shores of Shinnecock. Participants will learn about how these shells are used by the Shinnecock people and make a beautiful shell necklace to take home. Fee is $15 a participant/$8 member participant, which includes admission to the museum for the day; Non-participating adults pay regular admission to the museum.
Dreamcatcher Workshop will take place on Thursday, November 17at 6 pm and is for adults and teens. The one-hour workshop will explore the history behind the most enduring and widespread symbol of Native American culture, the dreamcatcher. Participants will learn about the meaning and significance behind this iconic Lakota tradition and create a traditional dreamcatcher to take home Fee is $16 per participant.
“It is a priority of our museum to give space to highlight indigenous stories, experiences, and culture told firsthand by native artists. We are delighted to spotlight Denise’s work and encourage the public to take this opportunity to explore and celebrate both historic and contemporary native art,” said Nomi Dayan, Executive Director of The Whaling Museum.
Denise “Weetahmoe” Silva-Dennis is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in the Shinnecock Nation. The traditional Eastern Woodland style of beadwork was handed down to her from her mother and elder women of Shinnecock and Hassanamisco-Nipmuc Nations. Her work includes mandala necklace and earring sets, beaded medicine fans, walking sticks, beaded cradleboards, beaded moccasins, and beaded crowns.
Spaces for these November workshops are limited, and registration takes place online at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events. For more information, call 631-367-3418.
Mel Gonzales and Fatima-Zhara Amir a scene from 'The Showing'. Photo by Alla Ilyasova
‘Showing’
The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket presents a workshop production of a brand new play produced by Hidden Well Theatre titled Showing on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. What’s a gender reveal party without a heaping helping of disaster? Set in the hours leading up to a pregnant woman’s gender reveal party, Showing is an immersive, site-specific play about the ways we strive to make meaning in spaces where there is only chaos and cake. Tickets are $16 in advance at hidden-well-theatre.weebly.com/showing.html or $20 (cash only) at the door. For more information, email [email protected].
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket is currently holding a Pajamas for Those in Need Drive through Nov. 20. Library staff and volunteers will be collecting new pajamas in any size to be donated to homeless shelters. Donation boxes will be located in the Library lobby to the left of the Circulation Desk, and all are welcome to donate (residents or nonresidents) during Library hours. For more information, call 631-941-4080.
The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James hosted its annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 22. Guests sipped wine and gobbled up hors d’oeuvres while listening to classical compositions performed by the Dorian Consort, a string trio.
The current exhibition, a 50 YR retrospective of Southampton artist Neill Slaughter’s work, provided stimulating conversation among the guests.
Since the Covid lockdown, The Atelier has continued to present diversified art classes in its studios and online covering Composition, Cast & Still Life, Live Portrait, Classical Figure Drawing with live models, Watercolor, Digital Painting, Foundational Drawing and Painting, Graphic Novel & Genre Illustration, Concept Illustration, Pastels, Long Pose Open Figure, as well as Art & Art History classes and workshops for young students.
New classes being offered include Fashion Textile Design, Advanced Painting and Landscape Painting. Our instructors are notable and have been recognized by numerous art organizations. To learn more, register for a class or make a donation, go to https://theatelieratflowerfield.org or call 631-250-9009.
CINEMA FOR KIDS
Catch a screening of 'The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Nov. 6.
PROGRAMS
Thankful Thursday at the Vanderbilt
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Join them for a family-friendly planetarium show titled Dynamic Earth: Exploring Earth’s Climate Energy followed by a look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Free but registration is required by visiting www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. For more info, call 854-5579.
Fairy Garden workshop
Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket hosts a Fairy Garden Workshop on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children ages 4 to 10 are invited to build their own fairy garden. Take a tour around the farm to find all the natural materials. Come find some plants, flowers, dirt, stones, moss, fairies gnomes and more! $40 per child. To register, call 689-8172.
Raptors & Recycled Art
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Education Department, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a children’ workshop, Raptors & Recycled Art, on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will explore the Bird Room and learn about the birds of prey in the collections, dissect an owl pellet, and make art out of egg cartons. For grades K-2. $20 per child. To reserve a space, call 854-5539.
Patriots & Poultices
Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents a family fun experience at the Thompson House (1709), 91 North Country Road, Setauket on Nov. 5. Can you help Dr. Thompson find clues, elude the British, create authentic cures and escape to Connecticut? Interact with artifacts, explore the history of the American Revolution and the power of medicine while helping Dr. Thompson treat his most ailing patients. Sessions will be held at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. $10 per person, $7 per child 12 and under. Registration is required by calling 751-2244.
Crafternoons atthe library
Stop by Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Nov. 5 anytime between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a fall-themed “Crafternoon”! Children ages 3 to 12 welcome (younger kids may need supervision). No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 941-4080.
Backpack Adventures
Go on a nature experiment with the staff of Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park on Nov. 6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Everything you’ll need will be right in a loaner backpack filled with fun, interesting experiments that you will complete together as you explore the park! $4 per child. For ages 6 and up. To register, please visit EventBrite.com & search #NatureEdventure. Call 269-5351 for more info.
FILM
‘The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) on Nov. 6 at noon. A young boy named Bart who detests taking piano lessons has developed a deep suspicion of his strict instructor, Dr. Terwilliker Raised by his single mother, Heloise, Bart looks up to the local plumber August Zabladowski. When Bart ends up in a Seussian dreamworld, he must join with Zabladowski to rescue his mom from Dr. T’s clutches and stop his plan to force 500 boys to play a massive piano in perpetuity. Rated G. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children ages 12 and under. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown kicks off the holiday season with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. from Nov. 19 to Jan. 22 with a special sensory performance on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. All seats are $25. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents the holiday musical Barnaby Saves Christmas from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30 with a sensory sensitive performance on Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukah, and the holiday season. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Frosty’
A perennial favorite, Frosty returns to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24 and daily from Dec. 26 to 31. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
AN AFTERNOON WITH BEETHOVEN
Award-winning pianist Zhu Wang heads to the Huntington Jewish Center for a Ridotto concert featuring works by Ludwig Van Beethoven on Nov. 6. Photo by Kevin Condon/2021
Thursday Nov. 3
Mediterranean food demo
The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a Mediterranean food demonstration with Naela Zeidan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On the menu will be Baba Ganoush and rice pudding. Cost is $5 Port Jeff residents, $10 non-residents. To register, visit www.portjeff.com.
Friday Nov. 4
First Friday at the Heckscher
Celebrate First Friday at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the exhibitions during extended viewing hours and enjoy a special performance by the Serenade Duo titled Reflections of Latin America beginning at 7 p.m.Call 380-3230.
A HISTORICAL EVENT The Winter Lantern Festival kicks off at the Smithtown Historical Society on Nov. 4. Photo from SHS
Winter Lantern Festival
The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown kicks off the holiday season with Suffolk County’s FIRST immersive Winter Lantern Festival tonight, Nov. 5 and 6 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 8, 2023. The walk-through holiday light show will feature lanterns and displays in the shape of flowers, mushrooms, farm animals, dinosaurs and many more, all handmade by artisans with decades of dedication to their craft. Be ready for photo ops with friends and family, as this will be an unforgettable experience! Tickets are $22 per person, $12 ages 3 to 12. To order, visit https://www.showclix.com/tickets/suffolk-winter-lantern-festival. For more information, call 265-6768.
Comedy Night at the VFW
VFW Post 5796, 40 Church St., Kings Park presents a Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Featuring comedians Les Degen, Keith Anthony, Just Plain Keith and Carie Karavas with light snacks, raffles and 50/50. BYOB. Ticket are$35 per person. To order, call 553-5365.
Pink Floyd Tribute
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a tribute to the music of Pink Floyd with The Wall laser light show featuring a live performance with hits from Dark Side of the Moon by tribute band Floyd and Us at 7 p.m. and a Dark Side of the Moon laser show featuring a live performance with hits from The Wall by Floyd and Us at 9 p.m. Advance tickets online for each show are $30 adults, $25 ages 15 and under at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. Tickets at the door are $35 adults, $30 ages 15 and under. Call 854-5579 for more info.
The Brooklyn Bridge in concert
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents The Brooklyn Bridge in concert at 8 p.m. presenting rock N roll such hits as “Sixteen Candles,” “Trouble In Paradise,” “Step By Step, “The Worst That Could Happen,” “Welcome Me Love,” “Blessed Is The Rain,” “Your Husband, My Wife” and others. Tickets are $59. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Saturday Nov. 5
Winter Lantern Festival
See Nov. 4 listing.
Antiques & More
Rescheduled from Oct 23. Enjoy a day of treasure-hunting at Antiques & More at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for kitchenware, pottery, tools, glassware, jewelry, toys, ephemera, china, artwork. Free admission. Call 367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Scandinavian & Nordic Bazaar
Loyal Lodge #252 Sons of Norway will host a Scandinavian & Nordic Bazaar at St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will be represented with Scandinavian decorative and household items, baked goods, food, and authentic Scandinavian raffle items. Lunch will also be available. Questions? Call 862-8017.
Christmas Craft Fair
Time to shop! St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd, South Huntington will host its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Mother’s Guild, the holiday event features over 175 unique vendors with free admission. For more info, email [email protected].
Whale Boat Chats
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor kicks off itsnew monthly “Whale Boat Chats” surrounding the star of the museum’s permanent collection, the 19th century whaleboat Daisy, at noon and again at 1 p.m. These educator-led gallery talks around the whaleboat will share the story of whaling on Long Island and in Cold Spring Harbor specifically. Visitors will learn that people have been hunting whales here on Long Island for thousands of years. Free with admission to the museum of $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. Call 367-3418.
Old Burying Ground tour
Join the Huntington Historical Society for an Old Burying Ground walking tour at 3 p.m. Established soon after the Town’s 1653 founding, Huntington’s earliest public burying ground features stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs honoring Huntington’s residents and rich history. Tour begins at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. Tickets are $15 adults, $5 children. For reservations, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
Basket Auction
Join St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham for an evening of fun with a fantastic Gift Basket Auction and light refreshments starting at 6 p.m. For more information call 744-7730.
Saturdays at Six Concert
All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with Stony Brook University alumnus Kathryn Vetter (clarinet) and student Nora Spielman (guitar) at 6 p.m. featuring both standard and contemporary works for the duo, including Libby Larsen’s “Blue Third Pieces,” and Ferdinand Rebay’s Sonata for Clarinet and Guitar in d minor. It will also include the duo’s arrangements of chôros by the great Brazilian composer Chiquinha Gonzaga. Kathryn and Nora will each be featured playing a solo work for their respective instruments. Free. Call 655-7798 for more information.
A Night of Comedy
Mount Sinai Fire Department, Engine Company 2, 746 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai hosts its 24th annual Comedy Night straight from the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City at 6:30 p.m. Catered by Tuscany Gourmet, the evening will include a prime rib dinner with stuffed shrimp scampi, coffee and dessert, wine, beer and soda with raffles, 50/50 and door prizes. For mature audiences only. Tickets are $50 per person. To order, call-816-3339.
Tribute to ABBA
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes ABBA tribute band The Dancing Dream in concert at 8 p.m. Formerly known as the ABBA GIRLZ, this New York City based group features beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and exciting choreography guaranteed to captivate all audiences, making every show a night to remember. Tickets are $59. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Sunday Nov. 6
Winter Lantern Festival
See Nov. 4 listing.
Custom & Collectible Car Show
Long Island Cars will host a Super Swap Sunday Car Show and Swap Meet at Bald Hill Cultural Center, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature hundreds of custom and collectible show cars, a swap meet, refreshments and more. Admission is $10, free for ages 11 and under. www.longislandcars.com.
Vanderbilt lecture
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a lecture titled The Sinister Beauty Of Carnivorous Plants at 10 a.m. In this family-friendly presentation, Matt Kaelin will share his expertise and his captivating photography of the carnivorous plants that people might not typically think of as being native to Long Island. Tickets are $10, free for children under age 10, at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Homegrown String Band in concert
The Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson presents The Homegrown String Band in concert at 2 p.m. This family band’s repertoire includes a healthy portion of early country music classics by the likes of The Carter Family and Delmore Brothers, along with a tasty sprinkling of original material inspired by the rural American string band and folk traditions of the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Open to all. Register at portjefflibrary.org, or call 473-0022.
Ridotto concert
Ridotto, concerts “with a touch of theatre,”continues its 31st season with a piano concert featuring Zhu Wang at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington at 4 p.m. A winner of Young Concert Artist International Auditions, Zhu is returning to Ridotto with a wonderful program of Beethoven: Piano Sonata in A major, Op.2 No.2, Chou Wen-Chung: The Willows are New, Schubert: Two Impromptus, Op.142, and Chopin: Piano Sonata in B minor, Op.58. Tickets are $35, $30 seniors, $25 members and $12 students. For reservations, call 385-0373, or email [email protected]. For more info, visit www.ridotto.org.
Monday Nov. 7
Movie Trivia Night
Movie Trivia Night is back in-person in the Sky Room Café at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan Franch, the event will include 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Prizes are awarded to winning teams at the conclusion of the game. $10 per person. Call 423-7610.
Tuesday Nov. 8
No events listed for this day.
Wednesday Nov. 9
Garden Club presentation
Join the Shoreham-Wading River Garden Club for special program at the Wading River Congregational Church at 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 6:45 p.m. Guest speaker John Nicholson will share the fascinating story of how he and his wife, Sharna, moved from Rochester to Mattituck a few years ago and revived an abandoned vineyard at the house they bought. If you enjoy gardening, you should not miss this presentation. Admission is free and all are welcome. Call 987-3733.
Open Mic Night at the CAC
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, joins with the Folk Music Society of Huntington in presenting the NorthShore Original Open Mic (NOOM) three Wednesday nights each month in the Cinema’s Sky Room, including tonight at 7 p.m. with sign-up beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Thursday Nov. 10
Vanderbilt lecture
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a lecture on print culture, newsboys, and the labor practices of the press with historian Vincent DiGirolamo at 7 p.m. Titled Crying the News: Child Labor and Print Culture, DiGirolamo’s lecture will draw heavily from his acclaimed 2019 book Crying the News: A History of America’s Newsboys. Tickets are $10 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Film
‘Heart and Soul’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues with a preview screening of Heart and Soul at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jeff. Station on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. The first-ever Rock & Roll Show at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater electrified the teenagers who waited for hours to see their new idols – Chuck Berry; the Chantels; Frankie Lymon; and a roster of some of the greatest talent of the time. Fourteen-year-old Kenny Vance sat in the balcony mesmerized by a unique style of music that still resonates for him -and many of us- half a century later. The film seeks to solve the question that may never be answered, because, like all art, it is about feelings: What was that particular magic that grabs a heart and never lets it go? The screening will be followed by a Q&A and a vocal harmony performance by Kenny Vance and the Planotones. Tickets are $12 at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com or at the door.
Theater
‘Showing’
The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket presents a workshop production of a brand new play produced by Hidden Well Theatre titled Showing on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. What’s a gender reveal party without a heaping helping of disaster? Set in the hours leading up to a pregnant woman’s gender reveal party, Showing is an immersive, site-specific play about the ways we strive to make meaning in spaces where there is only chaos and cake. Tickets are $16 in advance at hidden-well-theatre.weebly.com/showing.html or $20 (cash only) at the door. For more information, email [email protected]
‘Sister Act’
Stage 74 @SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents Sister Act on Nov. 12 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Based on the hit 1992 film, the show follows disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice! Tickets are $32, $25 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.
‘Noises Off’
The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College presents Noises Off by Michael Fraynat the Shea Theater, Islip Arts Building, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. *Mature Content* General admission: $14, Veterans and students 16 years of age or younger: $10, Suffolk students with current ID: One FREE ticket. To order, visit https://sunysuffolk.edu/spotlight or call 451-4163.
‘A Christmas Carol’
“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for its 38th annual production of A Christmas Carol in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit.from Nov. 12 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. $20 tickets in November; December tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘A Christmas Story’
The John W. Engeman Theater presents A Christmas Story, The Musical from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas – an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. Based on the beloved movie, A Christmas Story, The Musical is the perfect holiday gift for the entire family! Tickets range from $80 to $85. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Vendors Wanted
◆ Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport seeks vendors for its annual St. Nicholas Bazaar on Dec. 3.Call 631-261-7670.
◆Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook seeks craft vendors for its Holiday Night Market on Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 631-588-5024.
◆ Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road,Setauket seeks vendors for its first annual Three Village Winter Market, an outdoor holiday shopping experience,on Dec. 10 and 11 from 11 to 4 p.m. $100 for one day or $150 for both. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.
Just in time for the holidays, Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures are bringing one of the most outrageous and beloved comedies of all time back to select cinemas to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 6 and Monday, Nov. 7.
Photo courtesy of Fathom Events
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” tells the story of two very opposite men who band together in a trek to make it home for the holidays –and just about everything that could go wrong, does.
Steve Martin and John Candy star in this hysterical (and often heart-warming) tale of travel gone awry. Neal Page (Martin) is an uptight ad exec trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving with his family. When rerouted to Wichita, Neal reluctantly partners with Del Griffith (Candy), an obnoxious yet loveable salesman. Together, they embark on a cross-country adventure that includes multiple modes of transportation, unbelievable mishaps, intimate motel accommodations, and unforgettable rental car shenanigans.
It’s a must-see holiday adventure from writer, director, and producer John Hughes (“Home Alone”, “Sixteen Candles”, “The Breakfast Club”). This special Fathom Event also includes a first look at a never-before-seen extended scene from the filmmaker’s archives.
Locally, the film will be screened at Island 16 Cinema De Lux, 185 Morris Ave., Holtsville on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.; AMC Stony Brook 17, 2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.; and Regal Farmingdale 10, 20 Michael Ave., Farmingdale on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased online at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices.
Foodies and shopaholics unite for a three-part series of luncheon fashion shows in Stony Brook Village. Each part of the series will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at a different restaurant and each will feature different fall styles from Mint, Chico’s, Loft and Madison’s Niche.
As guests enjoy their lunch, models will stroll through the restaurants, sharing information about the fall fashion they are wearing. The three-part series will take place on Nov. 3 at the Country House Restaurant; on Nov. 10 at Luca Modern Italian Restaurant; and Nov. 17 at Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern at the Three Village Inn. Tickets are $35 per person at each restaurant for a prix fix lunch.
To make your reservation, contact the restaurant directly. The Country House Restaurant’s phone number is 631-751-3332 and is located at 1175 North Country Road in Stony Brook. Luca Modern Italian Restaurant’s phone number is 631-675-0435 and is located at 93 Main Street in Stony Brook Village. Mirabelle Restaurant can be contacted at 631-751-0555 and is located in the historic Three Village Inn, at 150 Main Street in Stony Brook Village.
The Three Village Community Trust’s 18th annual Fall Gala will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Old Field Club.
The Fall Gala is the Trust’s most important source of funding to “Protect the Places You Love” and encourages everyone in the community to attend. As an all-volunteer and a not for profit organization, the Trust depends on the Gala to support its many projects throughout 2023.
“Study of Sky over the Three Village Inn” by Christian White
This year’s special honoree for the evening will be noted author and lecturer John Turner, widely recognized as one of the most respected and influential voices for the protection of our natural environment. Turner is co-founder of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, the Conservation Chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, and an active member of numerous environmental advocacy organizations.
Every Trust site benefits by this event: Patriots Rock Historic Site, The Immigrant Factory Worker Houses, The Hawkins Homestead, the Smith/deZafra House, the Tyler House, the Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway, the Steven D. Matthews Preserve and the Bruce House. Additionally, this event helps fund the Dr. Robert deZafra Acquisition Fund — helping the Trust to purchase additional historical properties in the future. By attending you will be helping to preserve and protect some of our area’s most treasured sites.
There will be live music by Carl Safina and Moment’s Notice, a light buffet, an art raffle for a Christian White painting titled“Study of Sky over the Three Village Inn,” spectacular raffle baskets, and much more.
Tickets to the event, which are $75 per person, can be purchased on the Trust’s website, www.threevillagecommunitytrust.org. For more information, call 631-942-4558, or email [email protected].
The opening of Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo marks the unofficial start to the New York City holiday season. The family-favorite tradition opens to the public on Friday, November 18 and will run on select dates through Jan. 8.
Holiday Lights is a fully outdoor experience. The six lantern trails have been reimagined and more than 70 new lanterns/30 new species have been added for 2022. In all, there are more than 360 wildlife-themed lanterns representing 90 species spread across an expansive area of the zoo. There are six lantern trails that depict scenes from geographic regions and ecosystems: North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, oceans, and the Forest of Color which features larger-than-life representations of some of the lesser known but impressively colorful animals and plants vital to the Earth’s ecosystems.
“Holiday Lights returned to the Bronx Zoo in 2019 and each year we have grown the event significantly” said Jim Breheny, Bronx Zoo Director. “Each year we add more animal lanterns and new experiences. Holiday Lights is now bigger than ever and gives everyone an exciting new way to learn about wildlife while experiencing the spirit of the season.”
The event includes massive light shows, synchronized to seasonal music, on historic Astor Court. Additional trees and features have been added making this the zoo’s biggest light show experience ever. Glowing animal-themed stilt walkers, train rides, Wildlife Theater shows, ice carving demonstrations, and seasonal treats including s’mores and hot chocolate make for a complete Holiday outing for the whole family.
In addition to the dozens of new animal lanterns, expanded light shows, and activities, the zoo has added several special nights to the line-up. December 2-4 will be a Pajama Party Weekend; December 26-30 will feature professional holiday carolers; New Year’s Eve will include a family-friendly new year countdown; and Schiff Hall will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind Illuminated Playground January 6-8.
December 29 will be a special sensory-inclusive night designed for guests who thrive in a sensory-supportive environment. During this special evening, guests can expect the same great Holiday Lights experience with some modifications to make it more sensory friendly.
Holiday Lights will operate on select dates from November 18 to January 8. Tickets for Holiday Lights must be purchased in advance and are date specific. Tickets are now available online. Visit the Know before You Go page for all details.WCS members receive a 40-percent discount. Members at the Conservation Supporter level will receive free admission to Holiday Lights.
Shell Necklace Workshop will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 1 pm and is for kids age 5+, younger with assistance. The one-hour workshop will explore the land and people of the Shinnecock Nation through the world of seashells found along the shores of Shinnecock. Participants will learn about how these shells are used by the Shinnecock people and make a beautiful shell necklace to take home. Fee is $15 a participant/$8 member participant, which includes admission to the museum for the day; Non-participating adults pay regular admission to the museum.
Dreamcatcher Workshop will take place on Thursday, November 17 at 6 pm and is for adults and teens. The one-hour workshop will explore the history behind the most enduring and widespread symbol of Native American culture, the dreamcatcher. Participants will learn about the meaning and significance behind this iconic Lakota tradition and create a traditional dreamcatcher to take home Fee is $16 per participant.
Denise “Weetahmoe” Silva-Dennis is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in the Shinnecock Nation. The traditional Eastern Woodland style of beadwork was handed down to her from her mother and elder women of Shinnecock and Hassanamisco-Nipmuc Nations. Her work includes mandala necklace and earring sets, beaded medicine fans, walking sticks, beaded cradleboards, beaded moccasins, and beaded crowns.
All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with Stony Brook University alumnus Kathryn Vetter (clarinet) and student Nora Spielman (guitar) at 6 p.m. featuring both standard and contemporary works for the duo, including Libby Larsen’s “Blue Third Pieces,” and Ferdinand Rebay’s Sonata for Clarinet and Guitar in d minor. It will also include the duo’s arrangements of chôros by the great Brazilian composer Chiquinha Gonzaga. Kathryn and Nora will each be featured playing a solo work for their respective instruments. Free. Call 655-7798 for more information.
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