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‘Inside Out 2’ is one of the most anticipated movies this summer. Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar

By Tim Haggerty & Jeffrey Sanzel

This summer’s movie calendar offers something for everyone, with a great range of genres and a strong blockbuster Hollywood talent.

Inside Out 2

Probably the most awaited summer film is the sequel to the 2015 animated feature. Pixar’s modern classic followed eleven-year-old Riley and her emotional ups and downs from moving to a new city. Now a young woman, Riley is dealing with a host of new feelings, including Anxiety. Original voices Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Lewis Black join newcomers Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, and Liza Laira.

Rated PG · Release date June 14

Ghostlight

Construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) is drawn into the world of a local Romeo and Juliet theatre production, enabling him to bond with his troubled teenage daughter, Daisy (Katherine Mallen Kupferer). A Sundance favorite, the indie drama from directors Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, could be this summer’s sleeper hit.

Rated R · Release date June 14

The Bikeriders

Inspired by photographer Danny Lyons’ book on a real-life Chicago biker gang, director Jeff Nichols splits his focus between the gang’s leader (Tom Hardy) and a younger biker (Austin Butler). The cast includes Michael Shannon, Norman Reedus, Boyd Holbrook, Damon Herriman, Emory Cohen, and Toby Wallace.

Rated R · Release date June 21

Twisters

Another entry into the ever-popular weather-related genre. Minari’s Lee Isaac Chung helms the film, promising more than CGI Sturm und Drang.

Rated PG-13 · Release date July 19

Kinds of Kindness

Yorgos Lanthimos’ follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Poor Things features a trio of stories and an all-star cast (Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Hunter Schafer, and Mamadou Athie) each playing multiple roles over the three chapters. Kinds of Kindness will surely feature Lanthimos’s signature heightened reality and disturbing absurdism.

Rated R · Release date June 21

Thelma

Ninety-four-year-old June Squibb is the titular action hero. After being conned in a phone scam, the nonagenarian sets out on a course of revenge, aided by her best friend (the late Richard “Shaft” Roundtree). Parker Posey and Clark Gregg co-star. 

Rated PG-13 · Release date June 21

Daddio

Originally conceived by writer-director Christy Hall as a two-hander stage play, Daddio focuses on a woman (Dakota Johnson) and the cabbie (Sean Penn) who drives her from JFK to her midtown Manhattan apartment. What ensues is an informal therapy session that covers everything from the dangers of romance, commitment, and the difference between the sexes. 

Rated R · Release date June 28

Horizon: Chapter 1

Kevin Costner directs and stars in this multi-chaptered Western. Subtitled “An American Saga,” the stories view the shaping of the West from a variety of viewpoints, including the forced relocation of indigenous people. Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson, Jena Malone, Will Patton, Dale Dickey, and a roster of big names co-star. 

Rated R · Release date June 28

A Quiet Place: Day One

In this third installment, the series returns to the alien invasion that began with the 2018 debut. Michael Sarnoski, of the Nicolas Cage thriller Pig, directs the prequel that will most likely explain the space invaders’ presence on Earth. 

Rated PG-13 · Release date June 28

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Detroit detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) returns to investigate the death of an old friend. Having just revisited Coming to America, Murphy unsurprisingly returns to the fish-out-of-water Foley, exposing corruption in local police ranks. 

Rated R · Release date July 3

MaxXxine

The horror trilogy, which began with X and Pearl, features the lone survivor of the inaugural 1970s-slasher entry. Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Debecki, Giancarlo Esposito, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, and Michelle Monaghan feature in another outing with deranged killers in the heyday of the infamous Night Stalker. 

Rated R · Release date July 5

Longlegs

It Follows’ Maika Monroe is an FBI agent investigating a series of killings that may or may not have some occult leanings; Nicolas Cage is the eccentric who may or may not be solely responsible for the murders. Director Osgood Perkins takes on the familiar federal agent versus the serial killer plot made popular by the Oscar-winning Silence of the Lambs.

Rated R · Release date July 12

Sing Sing

This story focuses on a convict (Colman Domingo) and several felons involved in a theater program designed for occupants of the titular penitentiary. While creating an original production, they find solace in treading the boards. Many of the prisoners are played by real-life former members of the prison-based theater groups.

Rated R · Release date July 12

Fly Me to the Moon

Rom-com meets the Space Race with PR whiz (Scarlett Johansson) and alpha astronaut (Channing Tatum). Best known for his superhero oeuvre, Greg Berlanti directs a cast that includes Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, and Jon Rash. 

Rated PG-13 · Release date July 12

Deadpool & Wolverine

Ryan Reynold’s third Deadpool movie also stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, along with Jennifer Garner as Elektra. This Marvel Cinematic Universe/X-Men crossover gives the summer a hyper-doze of superhero power.

Rated R · Release date July 26

Cuckoo

Euphoria’s Hunter Schaefer enters the world of horror with a tale of a family vacation at a Bavarian resort, replete with residents who vomit and walk the halls like zombies. In addition to family drama, the owner (Dan Stevens) adds an additional creepy vibe.

Rated R · Release date August 2

Borderlands

Based on the best-selling videogame, the film follows a group of misfits on the planet Pandora on a mission to save a missing girl who holds the key to unimaginable power. Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, and Jamie Lee Curtis star in this action-adventure. 

Rated PG-13 · Release date August 9

Alien: Romulus

Little has been revealed about this new addition to the Alien franchise except that it occurs between the first and second films. Best of all, Aliens’ creature design team developed the look and feel of this entry’s Xenomorphs.

Rated R · Release date August 16

The Crow

Bill Skarsgård takes on this controversial reboot as a late musician brought back from the dead to avenge the murder of his soulmate. Based on James O’Barr’s comic series, the role is associated with Brandon Lee, and the tragic circumstances surrounding the original 1994 cult movie.

Rated R · Release date August 23

With a mix of comedy, drama, thriller, and pure escape—along with the usual sequels—summer 2024 promises something for every filmgoer. 

This article originally appeared in TBR News Media’s Summer Times supplement on June 20.

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Call 911 at the first sign of a heart attack. METRO photo

By David Dunaief, M.D.

One person every 40 seconds: that’s how prevalent heart attacks still are in the U.S. (1). Your gender and race don’t matter, we’re all susceptible. Of these 805,000 annual heart attacks, one in five is “silent” — you might not be aware you’ve had it, but your body is still affected. The good news is that your potential outcomes are significantly better if you recognize the symptoms while having a heart attack and receive immediate medical attention.

What are heart attack symptoms?

The most recognizable symptom is chest pain. However, there are an array of more subtle symptoms, such as discomfort or pain in the neck, back, jaw, arms and upper abdominal areas. You might also experience nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, light-headedness and tachycardia (racing heart rate). Unfortunately, most people don’t recognize these as symptoms of heart attack (2). According to one study, about 10 percent of patients present with atypical symptoms and no chest pain (3).

Are heart attack symptoms really different for men and women?

There has been much discussion about whether men and women have different symptoms when it comes to heart attacks. What does the research tell us?

There is data showing that, although men have heart attacks more commonly, women are more likely to die from a heart attack (4). In a Swedish study of 54,000 heart attack patients, one-third were women.  After having a heart attack, a significantly greater number of women died in the hospital or near-term when compared to men. The women received aggressive treatments, such as reperfusion therapy, artery opening treatment that includes medications or invasive procedures, less often than the men.

However, recurrent heart attacks occurred at the same rate, regardless of sex. Both men and women had similar findings on an electrocardiogram.

One theory about why women receive less aggressive treatment when first presenting in the ER is that they have different and more subtle symptoms — even chest pain symptoms may be different. Is this true? Not according to studies.

In one observational study of 2,500 patients, results showed that, though there were some subtle differences, when men and women presented with chest pain as the main symptom, it was of a similar nature (5). There were 34 chest pain characteristic questions used to determine if a difference existed. These included location, quality or type of pain and duration. Of these, there was some small amount of divergence: the duration was shorter for a man (2 to 30 minutes), and pain subsided more for men than for women. The authors concluded that determination of heart attacks with chest pain symptoms should not factor in the sex of patients.

This trial involved an older population; patients were a median age of 70 for women and 59 for men, with more men having had a prior heart attack. The population difference was a conspicuous weakness of an otherwise solid study, since age and previous heart attack history are important factors.

In the GENESIS-PRAXY study, another observational study, the median age of both men and women was 49. Results showed that chest pain remained the most prevalent presenting symptom in both men and women (6). However, of the patients who presented without distinct chest pain and with less specific EKG findings, significantly more were women than men.

Those who did not have chest pain symptoms may have experienced back discomfort, weakness, discomfort or pain in the throat, neck, right arm and/or shoulder, flushing, nausea, vomiting and headache. If the patients did not have chest pain, regardless of sex, the symptoms were diffuse and nonspecific. 

Some studies imply that up to 35 percent of patients do not present with chest pain as their primary complaint (7).

Is someone having a heart attack?

Call 911 immediately, and have the patient chew an adult aspirin (325 mg) or four baby aspirins, provided they do not have a condition that precludes taking aspirin. The purpose of aspirin is to thin the blood quickly, but not if the person might have a ruptured blood vessel. The 911 operator or emergency medical technician who responds can help you determine whether aspirin is appropriate.

Don’t hesitate to seek immediate medical attention; it’s better to have a medical professional rule out a heart attack than to ignore one.

The most frequently occurring heart attack symptoms

Most patients have similar types of chest pain, regardless of gender. However, this is where the complexity begins. The percentage of patients who present without chest pain seems to vary depending on which study you review — ranging from less than 10 percent to 35 percent.

Non-chest pain heart attacks have a bevy of diffuse symptoms, including obscure pain, nausea, shortness of breath and light-headedness. This is seen in both men and women, although it occurs more often in women. It’s important to recognize heart attack symptoms, since quick action can save your life or a loved one’s.

References:

(1) csc.gov. (2) MMWR. 2008;57:175–179. (3) Chest. 2004;126:461-469. (4) Int J Cardiol. 2013;168:1041-1047. (5) JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb. 1;174:241-249. (6) JAMA Intern Med. 2013;173:1863-1871. (7) JAMA. 2012;307:813-822.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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Joy and Anxiety (voiced by Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke) meet in Riley's head in Inside Out 2. Image courtesy of Disney/Pixar

Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel

Pixar has produced over two dozen animated features. Among the best are Up, Coco, Soul, Finding Nemo, and the Toy Story franchise, which managed to maintain its integrity through three sequels. 

The unique and wonderful Inside Out (2015) explored and explained the complicated inner feelings of young Riley and how she reacts to her family’s relocation. The film personified her basic emotions—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger—in colorful (and color-coded) beings. 

Director Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc., Up, and Soul) co-wrote the screenplay with Meg LeFauve and Joshy Cooley. Docter gathered an all-star cast of voices, including Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, and others. It became one of the year’s most successful films, grossing over eight hundred and fifty million dollars and receiving nearly unanimous critical acclaim. 

Inside Out 2, the much-anticipated sequel, picks up a year later with thirteen-year-old Riley. Director Kelsey Mann makes an extraordinary feature debut, working from a beautifully fashioned screenplay by LeFauve and Dave Holstein. (Docter served as executive producer.) It is easy to be hyperbolic. (For example, “This is the worst film ever made.”) However, Inside Out 2 is, quite simply, perfect. 

On the verge of entering high school, Riley learns that her best friends and fellow hockey teammates, Bree and Grace, will attend a different school. Seemingly overnight, Riley goes from child to teenager, with mood swings and doubts becoming the norm. That summer, the trio attend a three-day hockey intensive, with Riley hoping success will lead to a place on the varsity Fire Hawks. At the camp, Riley meets her idol, high school hockey star Valentina Ortiz, and decides to court favor with the older girl and her entourage in exchange for her allegiance to Bree and Grace.

Inside Out 2 meets the original material directly and then logically—and brilliantly—elevates it as Riley enters the struggle that is puberty. Joining and fighting to replace Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust are Envy, Ennui, Embarrassment, and, most importantly and most present, Anxiety. 

Ultimately, the story is the battle between Joy and Anxiety for control over Riley’s life. This significant metaphor embodies the steps from childhood to adolescence. At the heart is the idea that experiences become memories that generate belief, leading to a Sense of Self. Grappling with the need to manifest a Sense of Self fires the conflict. The ultimate resolution is heartfelt, honest, and cathartic. 

Once again, Poehler heads up a terrific company; she mines every bit of humor in Joy but never sacrifices the emotional integrity. Black and Smith return as Anger and Sadness, respectively. Like Poehler, they never lose the heart for the laughs. Lisa Lapira replaces Mindy Kaling as Disgust, and Tony Hale takes over from Bill Hader as Fear. (The sour note surrounds the film as Kaling and Hader ended up in a pay dispute with Disney, being offered only one hundred thousand dollars to Poehler’s five million.) Lapira and Hale both acquit themselves well. 

Maya Hawke brings dimension to Anxiety, allowing the emotion’s potential value to weigh against its damage. Ayo Edebiri’s Envy matches Disgust, and Paul Walter Hauser’s almost mute Embarrassment works well. However, the funniest addition is Ennui, with Adèle Exarchopoulos playing the boredom as a beatnik Parisian existentialist. Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan are back as Riley’s parents, and while they have limited screen time, they manage to imbue the parents with the right mix of love and frustration. Kensington Tallman’s Riley (replacing Kaitlyn Dias) truly holds center in a nuanced and wholly believable performance.

The designers and animators (and hundreds of artists and craftspeople) seamlessly shaped two parallel worlds: Riley’s almost hyper-realistic outside (down to the braces and single unmentioned pimple) and the softer, slightly two-dimensional inside (giving the world of emotions a hint of old Disney). The spherical memories, the islands, and the control consuls return, only to be taken to the next step. 

The script is smart, and the dialogue is clever, but neither ever becomes self-conscious, finding unique voices for every character. The film does not trade on its predecessor but builds, expands, and matures it. (It also contains one of the greatest puns in any film—but no spoilers here.)

Inside Out 2 offers great truths with remarkable awareness: growing up is messy, change is complex, and everyone is a roiling sea of turmoil. It also shows that every emotion and experience—every color, every shade—lead us to who we are and who we can be. If art’s purpose is to reflect the human condition, then Inside Out 2 is art and much, much more.

Rated PG, the film is now playing in local theaters.

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MUSICAL ARTISTRY Catch a free screening of 'The Chisels Are Calling,' a profile of legendary guitar and mandolin builder John Monteleone, at the Long Island Museum on June 20. Photo courtesy of Street Singer Productions
Ongoing

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423

Thursday June 20

Lunch and Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch and Learn series with a presentation titled The Lloyds & Jupiter Hammon at Harbor Mist Restaurant, 105 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor from noon to 2 p.m. Presenter Andrew Tharler, Education and Engagement Director, Preservation Long Island, will discuss the life and writing of Jupiter Hammon, the first published Black American poet who was enslaved by the Lloyd family on Long Island in the 18th century. $55 per person, $45 members includes a two-course gourmet meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. 631-427-7045

Juneteenth Fashion Show

In celebration of Juneteenth, Rhonda Gooden of Chez Lâa Reine Boutique on New York Avenue in Huntington, will host a “fabulous” fashion show on the Great Lawn of the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station from 5 to 9 p.m.  The event will feature a dozen models showcasing African American styles from today and yesteryear along with a poetry reading, cultural exhibit and bbq (fee). Free admission. 631-427-5240

Summer Thursday at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook kicks off its 2024 Summer Thursdays series with a free screening of The Chisels Are Calling followed by a Q&A with director Trevor Laurence and John Monteleone, as well as a performance by Chico Pinheiro from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The special event also includes free admission to the museum’s latest exhibit,  Musical Masterworks. A unique way to experience the LIM after hours. 631-751-0066

Goat & Alpaca Yoga

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St. Smithtown presents two Goat & Alpaca Yoga workshops (5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.) with Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Features 45 minutes of yoga followed by 15 minutes of photo-ops and a play session to cool down. BYO yoga mat and water. Tickets are $35 at www.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

Vanderbilt Lecture

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a lecture titled The Mummy and the Obelisk: The Vanderbilts and Ancient Egypt at 7 p.m. Roberta Casagrande-Kim, an archaeologist and curator of ancient art, will give a lecture on the Vanderbilt family’s fascination with ancient Egypt. Ticket are $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Friday June 21

Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill Tours

Huntington Historical Society will give a tour of the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill at 11 a.m. Built in 1795, the mill is one of the best preserved 18th-century tide mills in the country. The 1½-hour tour includes a short boat ride from Gold Star Battalion Beach. For ages 12 and up. $20 per person, $15 members. Reservations required. 631-427-7045, www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org

Hoops for Hope Fundraiser

Hope House Ministries will host the 8th Annual Jake Engel Hoops for Hope Fundraiser at Cedar Beach Basketball Court, 244 Harbor Beach Road in Mt. Sinai from 4 to 8 p.m. with a 3v3 Basketball Tournament, food, music, basket prizes and raffles. All are welcome to enjoy a fun, exciting night. All proceeds to benefit Hope House Ministries. To register for the 3v3 tournament or for more information, visit www.hhm.org/hoops-for-hope-fundraiser/ or call 631-473-8796.

Third Friday at the Reboli

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday series with a presentation on The Aluminaire House with guest speakers Frances Campani and Jon Michael Schwarting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Free. No RSVP required. 631-751-7707

Saturday June 22

Farmingdale Craft & Gift Fair

Farmingdale will host a Craft & Gift Fair featuring vendors and food along Main Street and the Village Green today and June 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a Farmers Market on June 23. 516-442-6000

Community Dance Workshop

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Community Dance Workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Explore community and connection through guided movement with dance educator Jacqueline Lynch. No dance experience necessary! Open to all. Call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org to register.

Adopt & Rescue Event

Anna and Raven from The Anna & Raven Show on WALK 97.5 will host their 4th annual Adopt + Rescue event at Little Shelter, 33 Warner Road, Huntington from noon to 5 p.m. Meet tons of adoptable dogs and cats with live music and raffle baskets.  631-368-8770

Pride Festival

Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills presents its inaugural Pride celebration, hosted in partnership with Colored Colors from 2 to 8 p.m. with showcases featuring talented queer artists, a campaign spotlighting leaders in the LGBTQ+ community, workshops for all ages, led by queer artists, and dazzling live performances on the Art League’s new stage.  Free admission. 631-462-5400

OLLI One-Day University

Lifelong learners are invited to a showcase of fun and educational workshops as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Stony Brook University’s Student Activities Center Ballroom, first floor, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include art, music, history, humor, entertainment and more. $15 per person includes refreshments, giveaways, and raffles. To RSVP, visit stonybrook.edu/olli/oneday or 631-632-6554.

Black History Walking Tour

The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport celebrates Juneteenth with a Black History Walking Tour on June 22 at 1 p.m. Presented by researcher Ceylan Swenson, attendees will experience familiar locations from a different vantage point, as they hear the compelling narratives of the diverse Black families who have called Northport and its surrounding areas home for generations. Tour begins in Northport Village Park. $7 per person. Register at www.northporthistorical.org. 631-757-9859

Sunday June 23

Farmingdale Craft & Gift Fair

See June 22 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. with 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

Elks Smithtown USA Car Show

Smithtown Elks Lodge #2036, 120 Edgewood Ave., Smithtown presents its 4th annual Elks Smithtown USA Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with antique, classic, custom, muscle and special interest vehicles. Fee is $5 for spectators, kids under 12 are free. Rain date is June 30. 631-873-6068

Huntington Lighthouse Tour – This event has been canceled due to the extreme heat index.

The Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society hosts guided tours of the historic Huntington Lighthouse on June 23, July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. Built in 1912, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy a boat ride out and back to the lighthouse, and learn about the history of the Huntington lighthouse, how it was saved from demolition by a dedicated group of volunteers, and the important role it continues to play as a working navigational aid. One hour boat tour leaves from Gold Star Battalion Beach, 324 West Shore Road, Huntington continuously starting at 11 a.m. Last boat departs at 3 p.m. Flat rubber soled shoes required (no flip flops).  $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children ages 5 to 12. www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/tours

TruckFest

American Truck Historical Society Long Island Chapters will hold a TruckFest — All Truck Show at The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring pick-ups to Peterbilts and everything in between including big rigs, jeeps and all utility coupe trucks. $5 admission for spectators. All you can eat bbq for $20. Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Rain date is Sept. 8. 631-774-7555

LI Moose Classic Car Club Car Show

Baiting Hollow Church, 2416 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow hosts the Long Island Moose Classic Car Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with entertainment, refreshments, raffles and vendors. $5 for spectators. Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Hospital. Rain date is June 30. 631-831-3547

Caumsett Hike

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Harbor hosts a Map Hike from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  Participants will use a map of the park to navigate to specific destinations. The hike will cover approximately 5 miles over some hills. $4 per person. Adults only. Advance registration required by calling 631-423-1770.

Benner’s Farm Concert

Good Earth Soundstage at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket welcomes Hank Stone and Ben Diamond in concert from 3 to 5 p.m. $15 donation at the door. Bring seating. Proceeds will benefit the artists and Homestead Arts for this year’s Fiddle & Folk Festival. 631-689-8172

Josie Bello in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Josie Bello (folk, country & blues) from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org. 

Michael Goldstein in concert

The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills welcomes Michael Goldstein in concert at 5 p.m. Featuring Latin, pop and jazz genres. Tickets are $15 per person. To RSVP, visit www.thechaicenter.com/concert. 631-351-8672

Monday June 24

Pride Picnic in Smithtown

Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, 200 New Highway, Commack hosts the 3rd Annual Pride Family Picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic dinner and come join the Town of Smithtown Unity Council and the Youth Bureau to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with games, face painting, DJ, crafts and more. Snacks, beverages and desserts will be served. $12 parking without a Smithtown parking sticker. To register (by June 21) visit bit.ly/smithtownpride2024.

Tuesday June 25

Reboli Art Reception

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook will host a reception for the opening of the Gallery North Wet Paint Festival exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the People’s Choice award will be announced. 631-751-7707

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to sing along with Ted Haiman, piano accompanist and entertainer, in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Wednesday June 26

Cruise Night Car Show

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

St. James Summer Nights

St. James Elementary School, 580 Lake Ave., St. James hosts St. James Summer Nights tonight,  July 17 (rain date July 24) and Aug. 14 (rain date Aug. 21) from 5 to 9:30 p.m. featuring live music, crafts and vendors under the summer stars. 516-220-8217

St. Anthony’s Family Festival

Fr. Thomas Judge Knights of Columbus celebrates its 31st annual St. Anthony’s Family Feast and Festival  at Trinity Regional School, 1025 Fifth Ave., East Northport tonight, June 27 and 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. and June 29 from 3 to 11 p.m. Featuring rides, games, food, craft beer, live music by Totally Taylor and circus show by Cirque Cyber. Fireworks on June 28. Free admission, pay-one-price rides or individual rides. 631-261-1077

Milagro in Concert

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn presents its annual summer outdoor concert featuring Milagro (Santana tribute band) at 7 p.m. The band will play Carlos Santana’s legendary hits, blending rock, blues, funk, Latin, and jazz to capture his musical style and rhythm. This concert is open to the public, and there is no registration required. Bring seating. 631-757-4200

Thursday June 27

St. Anthony’s Family Festival

See June 26 listing.

Next Chapter Author Talk

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Avenue, Huntington welcomes former New York Jet defensive tackle and current Jets radio analyst Marty Lyons for an Author Talk at 7 p.m. Lyons will be speaking about and signing copies of his book, “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the New York Jets Sideline, Locker Room and Press Box.” www.thenextchapterli.com.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m.  Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Theater 

‘The Producers’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Mel Brooks’ The Producers from May 18 to June 22. With something to offend everyone, the hilarious show-biz hit follows the antics of a pair of scheming Broadway producers with a plan to put on the biggest flop of all time. Featuring “If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It,” That Face,” “Keep It Gay,” and the outrageous “Springtime for Hitler.” Contains adult humor and situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Jersey Boys’

Extended! John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Jersey Boys, the story of Franki Valli & The Four Seasons, from March 14 to June 30. They were just 4 guys from Jersey until they sang their very first note–a sound the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage was a different story ­— a story that has made them a sensation all over again. Winner of the 2006 Tony© Award for “Best Musical,” Jersey Boys features the top ten hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night).” To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘Romeo and Juliet’

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with Romeo and Juliet from June 7 to July 5 (No performance June 19 & 21). Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of star crossed lovers follows two families locked in an ancient rivalry. When two children from opposing sides fall in love, they challenge the imposed norms of the time and set both families on a path to ruin. Presented by the Carriage House Players, the show will take place in the mansion’s Spanish Revival Courtyard on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘Newsies’

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org

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PPIs may affect vitamin absorption and increase fracture risk

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

Who hasn’t had “reflux” or “heartburn” after a meal? Most of us have experienced these symptoms on occasion. When they are more frequent, you should see a physician to rule out serious causes, like Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

GERD is estimated to affect between 18.1 and 27.8 percent of U.S. adults, although the real number might be higher, since many self-treat with over-the-counter (OTC) medications (1).

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), first launched in 1989, have become one of the top-10 drug classes prescribed or taken OTC. Familiar OTC brands include Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), and Prevacid (lansoprazole), among others. They are also available by prescription.

PPIs are not intended for long-term use, because of their robust side effect profile. The FDA currently suggests that OTC PPIs should be taken for no more than a 14-day treatment once every four months. Prescription PPIs should be taken for 4 to 8 weeks (2).

However, their OTC availability can lead patients to take them too long or too often to manage reflux rebound effects when PPIs are discontinued without physician oversight.

Among potential associations with long-term use are chronic kidney disease, dementia, bone fractures, increased cardiac and vascular risks, vitamin malabsorption issues and Clostridium difficile, a bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal tract.

Do PPIs affect the kidneys?

In two separate studies, results showed that there was an increase in chronic kidney disease with prolonged PPI use (3). All patients started the study with normal kidney function, based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR). In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, there was a 50 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease, while the Geisinger Health System cohort study found there was a 17 percent increased risk.

The first study had a 13-year duration, and the second had about a six-year duration. Both demonstrated modest, but statistically significant, increased risk of chronic kidney disease. But as you can see, the medications were used on a chronic basis for years. In an accompanying editorial to these published studies, the author suggests that there is overuse of the medications or that they are used beyond the resolution of symptoms and suggests starting with diet and lifestyle modifications and a milder drug class, H2 blockers (4).

Do PPIs increase dementia risk?

A German study looked at health records from a large public insurer and found there was a 44 percent increased risk of dementia in the elderly who were using PPIs, compared to those who were not (5). These patients were 75 or older. The authors surmise that PPIs may cross the blood-brain barrier and potentially increase beta-amyloid levels, markers for dementia. With occasional use, meaning once every 18 months for a few weeks to a few months, there was a much lower, 16 percent, increased risk.

The researchers also suggested that PPIs may be significantly overprescribed in the elderly. The research was not perfect. For example, researchers did not consider high blood pressure, excessive alcohol use or family history of dementia, all of which can influence dementia occurrence.

Do PPIs increase fracture risk?

In a meta-analysis of 18 observational studies, results showed that PPIs can increase the risk of hip fractures, spine fractures and any-site fractures (6). Interestingly, when it came to bone fractures, it did not make a difference whether patients were taking PPIs for more or less than a year.

They found increased fracture risks of 58, 26 and 33 percent for spine, hip and any-site, respectively. It is not clear what may potentially increase the risk; however, it has been proposed that it may have to do with calcium absorption. PPIs reduce acid, which may be needed to absorb insoluble calcium salts. In another study, seven days of PPIs were shown to lower the absorption of calcium carbonate supplements when taken without food (7).

PPIs & vitamin absorption

In addition to calcium absorption issues, PPIs may have lower absorption effects on magnesium and B12. In one observational study, PPIs combined with diuretics caused a 73 percent increased risk of hospitalization due to low magnesium (8). Diuretics are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure and swelling.

Another study’s results showed long-term use of over two years increased vitamin B12 deficiency risk by 65 percent (9).

The bottom line

It’s best if you confer with your doctor before starting PPIs. You might benefit from a milder medication, such as an H2 blocker (Zantac, Pepcid). In addition, PPIs can interfere with other drugs you are taking, such as Plavix (clopidogrel).

Even better, start with lifestyle changes. Try not eating later at night, raising the head of the bed, losing weight and stopping smoking, if needed, before you consider medications (10).

If you do need medication, recognize that PPIs don’t give immediate relief and should only be taken for a short duration to minimize their side effects.

References:

(1) nih.gov. (2) fda.gov. (3) JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(2). (4) JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(2):172-174. (5) JAMA Neurol. online Feb 15, 2016. (6) Osteoporos Int. online Oct 13, 2015. (7) Am J Med. 118:778-781. (8) PLoS Med. 2014;11(9):e1001736. (9) Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2018 Feb;93(2):240-246. (10) Am J Gastroenterol 2015; 110:393–400.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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Amy Tyler School of Dance students perform a ballet to Handel's Water Music during a recital in 2009.
2010 show Holidaze - "The Chase"
2016 show Lazydaze - "Better Do it Right"
Amy Tyler Worrell and husband John Worrell) in their first production of The Nutcracker in 1992 - Sugarplum & Cavalier.
Costumes for this year's show Glorydaze "Jet Set" with (front) Cassidy Worrell, Vivian O'Brien, Madison Testa, Ryan Worrell and Abigail Nam-senior.

By Rita J. Egan

The owners of one Port Jefferson dance school will take their final bows on June 14 and 15 at their annual recital.

In October, Amy Tyler-Worrell and John Worrell, owners of Amy Tyler School of Dance, announced that the dance studio would close permanently at the end of the school year. Tyler-Worrell operated the business for 36 years.

“The hardest thing was telling the kids,” the dance teacher said.

The business owner, who has been dancing since she was 6, bought the school in 1988 from her dance teacher, Karen Fitzgerald. Two years later, she met Worrell, and in the third year of the school, he began teaching and assisting with the technical side. In 1992, they launched their annual production of The Nutcracker.

Through the years, Amy Tyler School of Dance has moved twice: once from its first location by Theatre Three in Port Jefferson to farther north on Main Street, where the cigar store is today, and finally to its current location on Reeves Road. 

The couple juggled their responsibilities at the dance studio with raising three children. All three have been involved with the studio. While 24-year-old Ryan is a dance teacher, 20-year-old Jack, a sound engineer, helps with sound and lights at the recitals. The couple’s youngest, Cassidy, 17, who has been dancing since she was 3 and performing in the recitals, will be attending Temple University this fall. Ryan will continue to teach dance at another school, according to his mother.

“Everybody’s in a transition period,” Tyler-Worrell said.

The turning point

Tyler-Worrell and her husband witnessed the business change during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the lockdowns that began in March 2020, the school offered Zoom classes for half price. Tyler-Worrell said most students took the virtual classes, and some insisted on paying full price for them.

“Some people were working from home and still earning the same salary, and some were struggling,” she said. “We tried to balance it out and make it work for everybody.”

Tyler-Worrell said that the students were happy when they could dance in the studio again.

“It was so wonderful to see,” she said. “We could have just said this is it for us. We stuck it out, and the kids really needed it at the time. I’m really glad we did it.”

However, she added that studio attendance was cut by a third after the lockdowns. When the doors opened again, many students were uncomfortable dancing with masks and in squares six feet apart. The recital that year was held virtually, and The Nutcracker performance was canceled in 2020. In 2021, the school owners had a stage built on their property and held their recitals outdoors for the last three years.

“Things didn’t go back to how they used to, and being in it for 36 years, we thought this was the time,” Tyler-Worrell said.

Lasting memories

Tyler-Worrell and her husband have countless memories due to the school, and she said the one good thing that came of the difficult decision was hearing from former students, many of whom will perform in this year’s recital.

She said several former dancers have formed longstanding friendships, attending important events in each other’s lives, such as weddings and showers.

“They’re still supporting each other into their adult life so that makes me feel really good about what we created,” she said.

Tyler-Worrell added that the teachers taught technique and the importance of community. She said that while a small percentage of students become dancers, “hopefully, the skills they learn carry them into other things.”

Sara Barasch is one of the former students who fondly remembers the school and the skills she acquired. She started dancing in kindergarten in 1988 and continued until 2001. She said there was a point when she was at the studio practically every day of the week.

“It’s the end of an era,” Barasch said, “It’s something I took for granted, because I thought it would always be there.”

She hasn’t danced much for the last 20 years, but as an agent who books clients with performing arts venues across North America, she said her experience with dance comes in handy since many clients are dance companies.

“Having the background as a dancer and knowing what it’s like physically and emotionally, it helps to provide a lot of perspective,” Barasch said. 

She added she was happy to drive from Queens to rehearsals to participate in the recital’s alumni dance, and she has kept in touch with a few of her former fellow Amy Tyler School of Dance students.

Barasch credited the school with helping her gain independence as she would go buy lunch at the local deli by herself when it was located on Main Street. Additionally, the Worrells would provide students with an opportunity to work at the front desk or help clean to earn money, and she said she cleaned at the dance school more than she did at home.

“I can’t imagine Port Jefferson without the studio,” Barasch said.

For Kai Sherman, who has taken the adult ballet class at the school for the past 10 years, she said the studio helped her become familiar with the community when she moved to Long Island at the age of 32. She added she feels fortunate to have found the Worrells.

“It’s just been amazing to have them as my ballet teachers,” she said.

Sherman is grateful that in addition to adult ballet she was able to take pointe classes at the school where she has danced with the Worrells’ daughter and other young dancers.

“To see those girls go through their high school years and to see how much they’re improving and working on dance but also their schooling, you just have these proud moments,” she said.

As the recital approaches, Sherman said, the memories won’t be sad ones.

“There are all these beautiful, wonderful memories and that’s what we’re going to take away from it,” Sherman said. “And having to end on the recital is just even better because then you’re just going out on such a high note.”

The last dance

Titled “Glorydaze,” Tyler-Worrell said this year’s recital will include songs from past years with new choreography and will feature current and former students as well as the school’s famous chase scene. After the recital being held outdoors the last few years, she said she’s pleased that it will be held in an auditorium for the last performance.

“We’re doing our final one inside at J.F.K. (Middle School) and kind of trying to go out with a bang,” Tyler-Worrell said.

Amy Tyler School of Dance’s recital will take place at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Boulevard, Port Jefferson Station, on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com (search for school’s name) and at the door.

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WE WERE GOOD FELLAS Catch a screening of Martin Scorcese’s Goodfellas at the Cinema Arts Centre on June 18. FPhoto courtesy of CAC
Thursday June 13

LIM Alzheimer’s Conference

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents its 8th Annual Arts and Alzheimer’s Conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover the vast and enriching opportunities available for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. This daylong conference is intended for those who work in healthcare facilities, professional & family care partners, as well as the staff of cultural organizations who are looking to find meaningful ways to further connect with those living with dementia through the arts. Available in person or on Zoom at no charge. Preregistration is required by visiting www.longislandmuseum.org.

Community Blood Drive

A blood drive by New York Blood Center in memory of  NYPD Detective Anastasios Tsakos will be held at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn from 1 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 631-261-7272 or call 800-933-BLOOD.

St. Philip St. James Family Festival 

Saints Philip & James Roman Catholic Church, 1 Carow Place, St. James will host their annual Family Festival today, June 14 and 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. and June 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. This family friendly annual festival features exciting carnival rides for all ages by Newton Shows, delicious festival eats and carnival treats, games and  prizes, and fun for the entire family. Free admission, pay-one-price rides or individual rides. 631-584-5454

Friday June 14

St. Philip St. James Family Festival

See June 13 listing.

HAC Members Showcase Reception

Join the Huntington Arts Council for an opening reception for its latest exhibit, Members Showcase, at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 5 to 8 p.m. The annual exhibit is an opportunity exclusively for artist members to showcase a piece of their work in the Gallery along with their member peers. The exhibit will be on view through July 14. 631-271-8423

Grounds & Sounds Concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket hosts a Grounds and Sounds Cafe concert featuring O’Malley’s Motley Musical Revue with doors opening at 7:30 p.m., open mic at 8 p.m. James O’Malley graces the stage with a cast of musical friends, including 3 of Hearts, Femmes Enchantees, Take 2, and Mountain Maidens. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door. 631-751-0297.

Sounds on the Sound

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Sounds on the Sound, a sunset cruise on the Port Jefferson Ferry from 7:45 to 10:45 p.m. Dance all night long with the Amber Ferrari Band playing music of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Tickets are $40 per person and include 1 drink ticket for wine or beer. *Deadline to register is June 14 at noon. 631-473-1414, www.portjeffchamber.com

Saturday June 15

St. Philip St. James Family Festival

See June 13 listing.

Foodie Fest and Craft Fair

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai presents its first annual Foodie Fest and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  with food trucks, artisan gifts, specialty vendors and North Shore Youth Council art show. Free admission. 631-403-4846

Greenway Trail Clean Up

Three Village Community Trust hosts a cleanup of the Setauket and Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail at 9 a.m. Meet up with Friends of the Greenway volunteers at trailhead at Hallock Ave. and Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station. For more info, email [email protected].

Garage Sale Fundraiser

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Center’s parking lot. Proceeds benefit the wildlife center’s mission. Come shop for treasures and support a great cause! 631-979-6344

Rocky Point Garden Tour

The 12th annual Rocky Point Garden Tour, a self-guided walk through the community’s best home gardens, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with garden goods for sale and raffle. $20 per person. Tickets are available at Heritage Paint, 637 Route 25A, Rocky Point and Flowers on Broadway, 43 Broadway, Rocky Point. All proceeds benefit the Rocky Point Civic Association. For more information, call 631-521-5726.

Yard Sale Fundraiser

Miller Place Historical Society hosts a Yard Sale Fundraiser at the Daniel Hawkins House, 111 North Country Road, Miller Place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come shop for treasures. Street parking only. 631-476-5742

Rocky Point Strawberry Festival 

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point presents their annual Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with craft vendors, delicious food and desserts, bake sale, HUGE Tag Sale, gift basket raffles, and children’s activities. 631-744-9355

Kings Park Day

Kings Park Chamber of Commerce presents the 46th annual Kings Park Day Town Fair along Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with over 250 vendors, music, craft fair, games, rides, live performances and entertainment, international food court, sidewalk dining, raffles, giveaways and much more. Fun for the whole family. Free admission. 631-269-7678

Northport Pridefest

The Village of Northport hosts the 2024 Northport Pridefest at Northport Village Park from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. with featured performances by the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus, Emmet Hughes Band, Memory Lane Trio and the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Company. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the music, stroll among the vendor tents, picnic in the park, explore Northport’s many specialty shops, galleries, antique stores, restaurants, wine stores, brewery, the museum and enjoy all that Northport has to offer. www.northportpridefest.com

Pride on the Farm

Celebrate Pride Month  with a free family event at the Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy wagon rides, crafts, dancing, rainbow treats, a unicorn story time and educational resources from Stony Brook Medicine.  631-852-4600

Sunday June 16

St. Philip St. James Family Festival

See June 13 listing.

Father’s Day Hike

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association will host a guided hike with WWBA Tour Guide and Educator, Jack Canfora, to Jayne’s Hill, the highest point on Long Island, at 11 a.m. Participants will follow the hike Walt Whitman took when visiting his childhood home. Meet in West Hills County Park parking lot, Sweet Hollow Road, Melville. $10 suggested donation. 631-427-5240

LITMA Contradance

Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 215 Main St., Smithtown will host a contradance by the Long Island Traditional Music Association at 2 p.m.  with basic instruction at 1:45 p.m. Tod Whittemore will be calling with music by John Kalinowski & Mickey Koth. $15 adults, $10 members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult. 631-369-7854

Benner’s Farm Concert

Good Earth Soundstage at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket welcomes Buddy Merriam in concert from 3 to 5 p.m. $15 donation at the door. Bring seating. Proceeds will benefit the artists and Homestead Arts for this year’s Fiddle & Folk Festival. 631-689-8172

The Phil Firetog Trio in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by The Phil Firetog Trio from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org. 

Monday June 17

TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues its lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket with The History of Magic and the Magic of History with Judge Gary Brown at 7 p.m. Learn about the colorful history of stage magic, including the work of magicians on Long Island and in the Three Villages over the past century. Free. First 25 guests receive a free magic trick to take home. Pre-registration encouraged by visiting www.tvhs.org.

Tuesday June 18

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a workshop on Retirement Strategies by Chris Buzzanca in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Tea with a Spot of History

Three Village Historical Society continues its Tea with a Spot of History with a presentation titled The Wanderer:The Last American Slave Ship​ at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, 21 Shore Road, Stony Brook at 1 p.m. Join historian Bev Tyler as he presents his decades long research on The Wanderer, a slave ship that was built in East Setauket a half-century after Congress banned the slave trade. Tickets are $20 per person, $15 members and includes a tea party with scones. To register, visit www.tvhs.org. 631-751-3730

Fourth of July Garland Workshop

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Fourth of July Garland workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. and again from 7 to 8 p.m. Create a patriotic-themed garland using decorative fabric with Theresa Maritato. Nonrefundable materials cost is $5. Open to all. Call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org to register.

Summer Swap Concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will host a series of “Summer Stage With a Purpose” (Summer SWAP) concerts on its front lawn kicking off tonight with a performance by Skye Hamilton-Carranza from 6 to 8 p.m. The series continues on July 9 and  July 23. Guests may purchase refreshments in the Basie Garden beside the venue. Sponsored by Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine and community businesses.  Bring seating. Free. 631-751-1895, www.thejazzloft.org

Travel Presentation Club

The Travel Presentation Club will meet at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St.,  Setauket at 7 p.m. Dr. Marianne McNamara, one of CRESLI’s (The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island’s) naturalists and Professor of Biology at SCCC, will make a presentation entitled “Highway to Heaven: A Road Trip to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Wind Cave, Badlands, and Custer (State) Parks.” Free and open to all. [email protected]

Owl Prowl

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts an Owl Prowl Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. Meet and learn about some of the Center’s resident owls and then embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Meet behind the main house and check in. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight just in case. $15 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Anthony Nunziata in Concert

Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro presents Anthony Nunziata in concert at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport at 8 p.m. Emceed by Joy Mangano, the event will feature an opening performance by American Idol contestant Leah Laurenti. Tickets are $95 per person. Proceeds benefit the future Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Call 516-775-5683 for more information. 

Wednesday June 19

Juneteenth Poetry Reading

The Caribbean American Poetry Association (CAPA) will host a Poetry Reading  from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at ELIJA Farm, 43 Foxhurst Road, Huntington Station. The event will be a jubilant gathering of poets from the Caribbean and Long Island, as well as poetry enthusiasts from this region.  Featured poets will perform, followed by an open mic and light refreshments.  Special guests include the poet laureate of Suffolk County, Nassau County, and the Town of Hempstead.  For event details and to RSVP, go to to https://www.elijafarm.org/events/view/Caribbean-American-Poetry-Association-2024-06-19/. Free. 631-423-2379

Cruise Night Car Show

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

Thursday June 20

Lunch and Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch and Learn series with a presentation titled The Lloyds & Jupiter Hammon at Harbor Mist Restaurant, 105 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor from noon to 2 p.m. Presenter Andrew Tharler, Education and Engagement Director, Preservation Long Island, will discuss the life and writing of Jupiter Hammon, the first published Black American poet who was enslaved by the Lloyd family on Long Island in the 18th century. $55 per person, $45 members includes a two-course gourmet meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. 631-427-7045

Juneteenth Fashion Show

In celebration of Juneteenth, Rhonda Gooden of Chez Lâa Reine Boutique on New York Avenue in Huntington, will host a “fabulous” fashion show on the Great Lawn of the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station from 5 to 9 p.m.  The event will feature a dozen models showcasing African American styles from today and yesteryear along with a poetry reading, cultural exhibit and bbq (fee). Free admission. 631-427-5240

Summer Thursday at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook kicks off its 2024 Summer Thursdays series with a free screening of The Chisels Are Calling followed by a Q&A with director Trevor Laurence and John Monteleone, as well as a performance by Chico Pinheiro from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The special event also includes free admission to the museum’s latest exhibit,  Musical Masterworks. A unique way to experience the LIM after hours. 631-751-0066

Vanderbilt Lecture

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a lecture titled The Mummy and the Obelisk: The Vanderbilts and Ancient Egypt at 7 p.m. Roberta Casagrande-Kim, an archaeologist and curator of ancient art, will give a lecture on the Vanderbilt family’s fascination with ancient Egypt. Ticket are $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Film

‘Goodfellas’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of Goodfellas on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. Martin Scorsese’s mob masterpiece exposes the fascinating, mysterious and violent underworld of New York’s Mafia families through the life of insider Henry Hill. With an introduction by film historian Philip Harwood. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To order in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater 

‘The Producers’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Mel Brooks’ The Producers from May 18 to June 22. With something to offend everyone, the hilarious show-biz hit follows the antics of a pair of scheming Broadway producers with a plan to put on the biggest flop of all time. Featuring “If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It,” That Face,” “Keep It Gay,” and the outrageous “Springtime for Hitler.” Contains adult humor and situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Jersey Boys’

Extended! John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Jersey Boys, the story of Franki Valli & The Four Seasons, from March 14 to June 30. They were just 4 guys from Jersey until they sang their very first note–a sound the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage was a different story ­— a story that has made them a sensation all over again. Winner of the 2006 Tony© Award for “Best Musical,” Jersey Boys features the top ten hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night).” To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘Romeo and Juliet’

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with Romeo and Juliet from June 7 to July 5 (No performance June 19 & 21). Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of star crossed lovers follows two families locked in an ancient rivalry. When two children from opposing sides fall in love, they challenge the imposed norms of the time and set both families on a path to ruin. Presented by the Carriage House Players, the show will take place in the mansion’s Spanish Revival Courtyard on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘Newsies’

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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If you’re over 50, bone health should be on your radar

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

As the U.S. population ages, the prevalence of osteoporosis is increasing. Fifty percent of women and 25 percent of men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetimes, according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (1). 

Hip fractures are most concerning, because they increase mortality risk dramatically. In addition, more than 50 percent of hip fracture survivors are no longer able to live independently (2).

Does dairy consumption reduce osteoporosis risk?

The importance of drinking milk for strong bones has been drilled into us since we were toddlers. Milk has calcium and is fortified with vitamin D, so milk could only be helpful, right? Not necessarily.

The data are mixed, but studies suggest that milk may not be as beneficial as we have been raised to believe.

The results of a large, observational study involving men and women in Sweden showed that milk may be harmful (3). When comparing those who consumed three or more cups of milk daily to those who consumed less than one, there was a 93 percent increased risk of mortality in women between the ages of 39 and 74. 

There was also an indication of increased mortality based on dosage: for every one glass of milk consumed, there was a 15 percent increased risk of death for women. There was a much smaller, but significant, three percent per glass increased risk of death in men. For both men and women, biomarkers were found in the urine that indicate higher levels of oxidative stress and inflammation.

This 20-year study was eye-opening. We cannot make any decisive conclusions, only associations. It does get you thinking, though. The researchers surmise that milk has high levels of D-galactose, a simple sugar that may increase inflammation and ultimately contribute to this potentially negative effect.

Ironically, the USDA recommends that, from the age of 9 years through adulthood, we consume about three cups of dairy per day (4). Previous studies also showed milk may not be beneficial for preventing osteoporotic fractures. Specifically, in a meta-analysis that used data from the Nurses’ Health Study for women and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study for men, neither men nor women saw any benefit from milk consumption in preventing hip fractures (5).

In a 2020 meta-analysis of an array of past studies, researchers concluded that increased consumption of milk and other dairy products did not lower osteoporosis and hip fracture risks (6).

Do calcium supplements reduce risk?

We know calcium is a required element for strong bones, but do supplements really prevent osteoporosis and subsequent fractures? Again, the data are mixed, but supplements may not be the answer for those who are not deficient.

In a meta-analysis involving a group of observational studies, there was no statistically significant improvement in hip fracture risk in those men or women ingesting at least 300 mg of calcium from supplements and/or food daily (7).

The researchers did not differentiate among the types of foods containing calcium. In a group of randomized controlled trials analyzed in the same study, those taking 800 to 1,600 mg of calcium supplements per day also saw no increased benefit in reducing nonvertebral fractures. In fact, in four clinical trials the researchers saw an increase in hip fractures among those who took calcium supplements. A weakness of this large study is that vitamin D baseline levels, exercise and phosphate levels were not considered in the analysis.

Do vitamin D supplements reduce risk?

Finally, though the data are not always consistent for vitamin D, it appears it may be valuable when it comes to fracture prevention. In a meta-analysis involving 11 randomized controlled trials, vitamin D supplementation resulted in a reduction in fractures (8). 

When patients were given a median dose of 800 IUs (ranging from 792 to 2,000 IUs) of vitamin D daily, those who were ages 65 and over experienced a significant 14 percent reduction in nonvertebral fractures and an even greater 30 percent reduction in hip fractures. However, vitamin D in lower levels showed no significant ability to reduce fracture risk.

Where does that leave us?

Our knowledge of dietary approaches is continually evolving. Milk and dairy may be an example of this. No definitive statement can be made about calcium, although even in randomized controlled trials with supplements, there seemed to be no significant benefit. However, the patients in these trials were not necessarily deficient in calcium nor vitamin D.

In order to get benefit from vitamin D supplementation to prevent fracture, older patients may need at least 800 IUs per day.

Remember that treatment and prevention approaches should be individualized, and deficiencies in vitamin D or calcium should usually be treated, of course. Please, talk to your doctor before adding or changing any supplements.

References:

(1) www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org. (2) EndocrinePractice. 2020 May;26(supp 1):1-46. (3) BMJ 2014;349:g6015. (4) health.gov. (5) JAMA Pediatr. 2014;168(1):54-60. (6) Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2020;60(10):1722-1737. (7) Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Dec;86(6):1780-1790. (8) N Engl J Med. 2012 Aug. 2;367(5):481.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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A scene from a previous Maker Faire Long Island. Photo courtesy of Long Island Explorium
A scene from a previous Maker Faire Long Island. Photo courtesy of Long Island Explorium
A scene from a previous Maker Faire Long Island. Photo courtesy of Long Island Explorium

By Tara Mae

Ingenuity and imagination synthesize into innovation. The Long Island Explorium, a science and engineering museum in Port Jefferson, celebrates the projects and persons involved in this process with the 7th annual Maker Faire Long Island at the Port Jefferson Village Center, LI Explorium and Harborfront Park at 101 East Broadway on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Featuring more than 75 exhibits and 120 presenters showcasing their creations, this multi-sensory experiential event lauds efforts in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Exhibits range from robotics and cosplay design to environmental engineering projects, scientific advancements, kinetic art, and fire sculptures.

Highlights include:

Adam Foster’s Royal Trumpets: Majestic 15-foot kinetic pyrotechnic sound sculptures.

Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club: Bringing the Star Wars universe to life. (pictured above)

Long Island Drone Soccer: An electrifying new sport combining drone technology with soccer.

Princesses with Powertools: Empowering young engineers with hands-on projects.

Balloon Bot Brawl: A thrilling robot showdown led by high school maker Ray Rumore.

Learn to Solder Workshop: Taught by Elijah Horland of Mythbusters Jr, sponsored by PCBWay.

Besides individual contributions, organizations such as Suffolk County Community College, Brookhaven National Labs, and Stony Brook University will show some of their work. Scientists and educators from the university will also participate in ‘Ask a Scientist” Q&A sessions that enable young attendees to cultivate their curiosity as they ask scientific questions of professionals. 

In addition to the dialogues, displays, and demonstrations, the Faire will have live musical performances, including a songwriter showcase, from 1 to 5 p.m., and two performances by the Umisora Taiko Drummers.

“Maker Faire is a global movement that combines elements of classic science fairs with innovation, creativity, and STEAM. It is known as the ‘Greatest Show & Tell on Earth,’ showcasing makers’ ingenuity and creativity. Maker Faire Long Island…embodies this spirit,” said Long Island Explorium’s Director of Digital Media/Marketing/Programming Lisa Collet Rodriguez.

With conventions in other locations like New York City, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Berlin, the Maker Faire Long Island is part of a larger international initiative that fuses scientific experimentation with artistic expression. By embracing these pursuits, the family-friendly occasion seeks to engage audiences of all ages, with interactive elements geared towards youth. 

“I wish I had [Maker Faires] when I was younger. They have provided me a platform and support to share my works with tens of thousands of makers across the country, and inspire future generations of makers. It’s a win win,” said maker Adam Foster, of Rochester.

A musician, steel fabricator designer, and engineer, Foster made “The Royal Trumpets,” six 15 foot tall kinetic sculptures. They allude to the trumpets that historically announced royalty. And at the Maker Faire, this grandeur is both a celebration of community and an invitation for new members to join it. 

Encouraging visitors to dream and learn are not the only collective goals shared by many of the participants. The Faire is an opportunity for pragmatic ponderers and methodical mavericks to network with each other.

“Popular subcultures always have places to gather, such as Comic-Con. Maker Faire is that place for people passionate about the intersection of Arts and STEM now called STEAM,” maker Elijah Horland, of Brooklyn, said. “At a Maker Faire we gather, not just to show off our skills, but to collaborate with peers, mentors, and beginners alike in a supportive environment.”

Through his company, Not-A-Bomb, Horland develops mechatronic projects that incorporate engineering lessons curated to entertain and educate. He is a MythBuster from the Discovery Channel reality show and the executive producer of Maker Faire Coney Island. 

A number of the makers participate in other Maker Faires throughout the country, sharing their projects with interested parties and building relationships. 

“Maker Faires are these amazing events where people from all different backgrounds and with all different interests can come together and find a bigger community,” said maker Caeley Looney of Austin, Texas.

Originally from Farmingdale, Looney is the founder and CEO of Reinvented Inc., a nonprofit organization that hosts Princesses with Powertools. The program connects girls with women in Science, Technology, and Math (STEM) professions who, while dressed as princesses, teach them how to operate their first power tools. 

“Innovation is diversity driven. Without having diverse minds and voices working on the leading edge of science and technology, new ideas, products, and solutions will never be created. Women play a huge role in this, but historically have been left out of these fields and conversations — and that bias and pushback is still felt by students today,” she added. 

Bringing STE[A]M to individuals who historically have less access to it is a motivating factor and ongoing endeavor for many Faire associates, according to Long Island Explorium Executive Director Angeline Judex.

“Many people don’t think of museums as agents of social change in communities, but the Long Island Explorium plays a vital role on Long Island as a lighthouse of enriching STEM programs that foster inventive thinking and serve as a catalyst for empowerment,” Judex said. 

“The Maker Faire is strategically aligned with our vision to promote STEM discovery, learning, and innovation that will shape the intellect, social values, and principles of future generations,” she added.

Advanced tickets may be purchased online through EventBrite. Individual tickets, including fees, are $13.36 per person. A family pass, which has tickets for two adults and up to five children, are $57.65 including fees. Tickets at the door for individuals are $16.65, including fees. Tickets at the door for family passes are $62.80, including fees. 

For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors and schedules, visit longisland.makerfaire.com. 

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