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‘The Birdcage’ returns to select cinemas nationwide

by TBR Staff - June 25, 2021

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In honor of its 25th anniversary, The Birdcage returns to select theaters nationwide on June 27, June 28 and June 30, courtesy of Fathom Events.

In this hysterical comedy, Armand (Robin Williams) and Albert (Nathan Lane) have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand’s son announces that he’s getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley (Gene Hackman)…and they’re all getting together for dinner! Can Armand and Albert transform themselves into Mr. and Mrs. Family Values in time? It’ll take the performance of their lives!

This special anniversary event that includes exclusive insights from Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies.

In our neck of the woods the film will be screened at AMC Stony Brook 17 on June 27, Island Cinema De Lux in Holtsville on June 27 at 3 p.m. and June 30 at 7 p.m. To order tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

Extra, Extra! Theatre Three announces 2021-2022 Mainstage season

by Press Release - June 24, 2021

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, has just announced the lineup for its 2021-2022 Mainstage season. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors/students, $20 children. To order, please call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Grease’ – Sept. 18 to Oct. 30, 2021

Grease is the word! Since its electric Broadway debut, Grease has remained one of the world’s most popular musicals! Funny, frank, and featur-ing the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” Grease follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations. Dust off your leather jackets and pull on your bobby socks, Grease will have you dancing in the aisles! Please Note: Contains adult themes and situations.

‘A Christmas Carol’ – Nov. 13 to Dec. 26, 2021

“I will honor Christmas in my heart …” Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition and broadwayworld.com winner for Best Play. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas—past, present and future. As described by Newsday—“There could scarcely be a finer tribute to [Dickens’] legend than A CHRISTMAS CAROL at THEATRE THREE”—chosen as its Number One Holiday Theatrical Event—join us for our 36th annual production of the immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit.

Ken Ludwig’s ‘Baskerville’ – A Sherlock Holmes mystery – Jan 8 to Feb. 5, 2022

The play is afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (LEND ME A TENOR; MOON OVER BUFFALO) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The Baskerville heirs have been dispatched one by one and, to find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest descendant. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ – Feb. 19 to March 26, 2022

This blast-from-the-past musical takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with over two dozen classic ‘50s and ‘60’s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and many more. THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES will keep you smiling in this cotton-candy colored trip down memory lane!

‘Steel Magnolias’ – April 9 to May 7, 2022

Come on down to Truvy’s Louisiana beauty shop where six strong women share their hopes and dreams. Beginning on the day of debutante Shelby’s wedding, the play traces this eccentric and lovable cast of characters as they support each other through life’s many challenges. Steel Magnolias is alternately hilarious and touching and—in the end—deeply revealing of the strength that binds these ladies together. Stop by for some great laughs and unforgettable friendship.

‘Mamma Mia!’ – May 21 to June 25, 2022

ABBA’s timeless hits tell the enchanting story! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. Featuring such chart toppers as “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” and “Dancing Queen,” this is a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Get swept away with the worldwide phenomenon MAMMA MIA! Please Note: Contains adult themes and situations.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park June 25

by TBR Staff - June 24, 2021

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It’s back! The Huntington Arts Council has announced the return of the Huntington Summer Arts Festival from June 25 to Aug. 8. While most events will be held on the Rainbow Chapin Stage in Heckscher Park in Huntington this year, all performances will be streamed via facebook.com/HuntingtonArts/live/ and at www.huntingtonarts.org except where noted.

“We are thrilled to bring a full schedule of both live in person, and streamed performances back to the Huntington Summer Arts Festival!” said Marc Courtade, Executive Director Huntington Arts Council.

“There is a diverse mix of music, theatre and dance, making up this year’s program. Included are new and exciting acts like the Urban Bush Women, as well as mainstays such as the Huntington Community Band.”

The Festival is always a celebratory event for the community, but even more so this year. The Huntington Arts Council is partnering with the Heckscher Museum and featuring a new visual arts component with an event called Art Happenings.

“Each Thursday in July a different artist will join us in the park to create,” explained Courtade. Artists will include Kevin McEvoy, on July 1; Diego Garcia on July 8; Patty Eljaiek on July 15; Marie Saint-Cyr on July 22; and Jan Guarino on July 29. “We are welcoming everyone to this event to create with the artist or simply enjoy viewing the process. There will also be a great display of some of our artist member’s work on banners surrounding the stage grounds.”

“The Huntington Arts Council is so fortunate to be able to provide these cultural experiences to the community. They are at the heart of our mission. We are grateful to the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York Council on the Arts for their ongoing support as well as all of our sponsors including presenting sponsor Canon. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and new!” said Courtade.

The performance schedule from June 25 to July 4 is as follows:

Friday, June 25 — Chapin Family (Tom Chapin, Jen Chapin & Band, The Chapin Sisters) at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 26 — “Forever Plaid” musical by Plaza Theatrical Productions at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 27 — North Shore Pops Concert Band at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 29 — Family Show: Mil’s Trills & Uncle Jumbo’s Extravaganza streamed only at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 30 — Huntington Community Band at 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 1

Art Happenings — featuring artist Kevin McEvoy from 4 to 7 p.m.

Huntington Choral Society at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 2 — LADAMA at 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 3 — Andrea McArdle &Donna McKechnie live only at 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 4 — Family Show: Gumbo, Grits & Gravy at 7 p.m.

The Huntington Summer Arts Festival will be held at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Bring seating. For performances through Aug. 8, visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Hallockville Museum Farm holds annual yard sale June 26

by Press Release - June 23, 2021

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Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead holds its annual Museum Yard Sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for kitchen goods, home decor, small furniture items, tools and equipment, antiques collectibles and other treasures. All proceeds benefit Hallockville. Call 298-5292 or visit www.hallockville.com.

Stony Brook University Career Center to host post-pandemic job search workshops

by Press Release - June 23, 2021

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The COVID-19 Pandemic shifted the workforce, especially here in New York as it was in the epicenter of the outbreak. Whether laid off, furloughed, or having to leave a job in order to attend to family needs like homeschooling or aging parents, things are beginning to shift back to a more normal way of life.

Now, as people are looking to get back into the workforce, Stony Brook University is here to help. The Stony Brook University Career Center is hosting a two-day virtual workshop series, hosted by Senior Career Coach Marie Parziale, which is open to the public. This workshop is designed to aid recent graduates and displaced workers in need of support and resources to help with the job search.

Sessions are as follows:

Session One: Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 7 pm to 8 pm
Resume/Cover Letter Review and the Value of Assessments
In session one, Marie Parziale, Sr. Career Coach will share tips and resources with community members on creating and improving their resumes and cover letters for job applications. She will also discuss the value of assessments and how they can help prepare you for your job search.

Session Two: Friday, June 25, 2021 from 1 pm to 2 pm
Managing Your Job Search
In session two, participants will learn how to brand themselves throughout the job search and how to build and maintain a LinkedIn profile. Tips will also be shared on how to network using LinkedIn to stand out while looking for your next opportunity.

Both sessions are virtual. Register here.

Hundreds return to Kings Park fair

by Rita J. Egan - June 22, 2021

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The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Kings Park Day Town Fair once again on Saturday, June 19. Last year the event had to be canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

This year’s Kings Park Day featured a craft and gift fair across the street from the Kings Park Fire House with more than 100 vendors and food trucks. Vendors from local businesses also set up tables along Main Street.

The day included performances from dance studio students and bands throughout the day. Attendees were able to try ax throwing, and the fire department hosted an open house where families checked out the various trucks, met local firefighters and children ran through a water spray.

Elected officials were also on hand, including town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) and state Sen. Mario Mattera (R-St. James).

Atelier at Flowerfield presents lecture/demo with Lana Ballot

by Press Release - June 21, 2021

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The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James presents a free online program on Thursday, June 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. Artist Lana Ballot returns to provide a free lecture/demo called “on the sea,” using pastels. Ballot demonstrates how she swiftly creates waves, capturing the glistening sea, and explains her techniques.

“The expressive and versatile medium of pastels lends itself beautifully to painting water. I will show how combining the application of dry pastels with an initial wash allows you to create the effect of translucency in the water and seascape textures,” said Ballot.

Bio:

Lana Ballot is a professional artist and pastel painting instructor, living on Long Island, NY. She has been teaching pastel, Plein air and studio classes throughout the United States and internationally. Currently she is teaching online classes and workshops. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, a member of the IAPS Master Circle and a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists. Confident and expressive use of color and painterly mark making are characteristic of Lana’s work.

Ballot has been exhibiting and won awards in National and International Juried competitions, including the Pastel Society of America’s annual show Enduring Brilliance and the prestigious Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 competition. In 2017 and 2020, French magazine Pratique des Arts featured Lana’s coastal work in its Pastel issues. In 2019, Lana was one of the artists invited to exhibit work during the Artlife International Contemporary Art Festival in Moscow. In 2022, Ballot will be part of the group of American Women Artists working in pastels, invited to exhibit in the international show Pastels of the World in Bourbonnais, Montluçon, France.

To see Lana Ballot’s work and the current teaching schedule, please visit lanaballot.com

To register for this free event, visit wwe.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Carnival heads to Smith Haven Mall June 24

by Press Release - June 17, 2021

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Celebrate the arrival of summer with a visit to the Smith Haven Mall Carnival, Moriches Road, Lake Grove from June 24 to July 4.

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting LED-enhanced rides for all ages, entertaining games, and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. There is no charge for event admission and parking at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are available for $35 on site Monday to Thursday while supplies last and discounted online. Wristbands are valid Monday to Thursday only. Ride tickets, valid any day, are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food.

Carnival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Please follow COVID safety guidelines and utilize the onsite hand sanitizers and hand-washing stations.

No unaccompanied minors. Parent/guardian supervision is required for guests ages 17 and younger. Event details are subject to change. Please check the website for updates before attending.

For more information, call 866-666-3247 or visit DreamlandAmusements.com.

http://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/#smithhaven

Suffolk and Nassau honor transit workers lost to COVID-19

by Rita J. Egan - June 15, 2021

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On Saturday, June 12, elected officials from Suffolk and Nassau counties, along with union leaders, paid respect to local transportation workers who lost their lives to COVID-19.

Family members and friends of the 21 public transportation workers who succumbed to the virus were on hand for a dedication of a memorial garden to their loved ones on the east side of the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge.

The garden features a stone with all of the workers’ names and five American white dogwood trees donated by the Bridgehampton High School’s Future Farmers of America under the direction of Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz.

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyac), who chairs the Legislature’s transportation working group, led the event.

The committee initiated the idea to salute the workers with the memorial. Fleming said with families not being able to properly mourn during the pandemic due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was important to take time out to remember the workers.

She said the concept of essential workers evolved over the past 15 months, from frontline workers such as police officers, firefighters and health professionals to educators, grocery store workers and more.

“Our public transportation workers ensured that each of these essential employees got to his or her workplace,” Fleming said. “Our bus drivers, and our train operators and our transportation workers literally kept our society moving and our economy afloat. We owe them a debt of gratitude that we cannot fully express.”

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) thanked labor leaders for working with the county during a difficult time.

“You have done so much to lead, to represent these essential workers and to work with us,” he said. It was “in an environment in which none of us had a playbook on how to deal with this, how to handle this.”

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (D) said the families do not grieve alone.

“When people come and see these beautiful trees they’re going to ask questions, are going to want to know what happened here — why is this here?” she said. “People will know about your loved one’s sacrifice, and we’ll know about their lives. The fact that they were out there when so many other people were afraid, getting the doctors and nurses, getting the grocery store workers, getting home care workers to where they had to go. It was selfless work.”

Among the speakers were the Rev. Shaju Devassy, associate pastor of Church of St. Barnabas the Apostle in Bellmore; the Rev. Charles Coverdale, pastor of First Baptist Church of Riverhead; Debra Hagan, Transport Workers Union Local 252 president; Daniel Kane Jr., Teamsters Local 202 president; Anthony Simon, SMART Transportation Division general chairman; and Bill DeCarlo, national vice president/legislative director of Transportation Communications Union/IAM.

The Hauppauge High School Chamber Choir sang “A Parting Blessing” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and Lt. Sean Murtha of the Suffolk County Police Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums played “Amazing Grace.”

Hagan said the workers left their homes every day knowing the risks they were taking, trying their best to protect themselves with masks, hand sanitizer and keeping their distance from others.

“They made that sacrifice, because the communities needed them to get on those buses and do their job,” she said. “It’s so important that we never forget that every morning they got up, and they left their home, kissed their loved ones goodbye. And unfortunately for many, sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice of contracting COVID and leaving us on this Earth. We’re not going to forget. Each and every one of your family members holds a very special part in our hearts. Their co-workers are never going to forget the camaraderie.”

WMHO hosts Summer Solstice & Stars virtual event June 16

by Press Release - June 15, 2021

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As part of its Master Class Series, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents a virtual program, Summer Solstice & Stars, on Wednesday, June 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. Join astronomer Jeff Norwood, owner of Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions, for the inside scoop on 2021’s summer sky events! Learn how to identify the night sky’s constellations, its brightest stars, and the precise combination of the billions of elements that make up our universe.

$10 per Person.

Please call the WMHO at 631-751-2244 for more information and to register.

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