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The Northport Reader's Theater is always looking for new plays. Please contact Jo Ann Katz if you have written one or know someone who has, and would like to hear it read. 631-261-5089, or JoAnnKatz@gmail.com

Poets in Port will feature Jack Barrett Wohl on Friday, July 25^th, at 7:30 pm Caffé Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, opposite the theatre. There will also be an open reading, the audience is encouraged to bring their poems and participate. For information, StevenSchmidt@optonline.net

 

Do-Ing Music Concert Series: The Bacheler Consort will perform Friday, July 25^th, 7:30 p.m. at Northport Library, 151 Laurel Ave. Oxford graduate and lutenist Christopher Morriongiello is back by popular demand, with his complete early music ensemble.Enter the sonic world of 17^th century European courts, performed by world class specialists in their field. Advance tickets recommended, call 631-261-6930.Reception will follow.

 

 

 NAC, as a member of the Northport Chamber of Commerce, would like to encourage our members to visit the Farmers Market in the Northport Village Park on Saturday mornings where they will find offerings of fresh produce from Long Island farms, flowers, baked goods, plants, and local seafood.

Northport Chamber of Commerce and Northport Arts Coalition present:

Happenings on Main Street: Ten Years of Great Musical Entertainment

Fridays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. from May 23 – August 29 at the Northport Village Park

 

July 4               Tommy Santoriello – Popular and traditional

July 11             Annie Mark – Singer/Songwriter & popular

July 18             Latimer Experience – Jazz and audience participation

July 25             Violet Fire-Contemporary and covers

August 1         Open Mike Night – Almost anything goes, start your career now

August 8         Miller’s Crossing – Bluegrass

August 15       Constant Wonder – Original music for children /interactive

August 22       Rain date (TBD)

August 29       Glenn Baldwin &Friends of Jazz – Jazz, singers and guest artist

 

For Information 631-261-6917 or www.northportarts.org

 

MUSIC

 

On Sunday, July 20^th, The Matthew Pierce Ensemble will perform at the 43rd Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival- Chapin Rainbow Stage, Hecksher Park, Huntington, NY with musicians Matthew Pierce, Violin; Andrea Maire, Viola; Dustin Bartley, Cello; Reynard Burns, Double Bass; Sally Shorrock, Flute; Keith Schmidt, French Horn; Christine Dore, Piano. Free; bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair. For information about the ensemble, visit www.matthewpierce.com

On July 3^rd,The Northport Community Band, will kick off a gala celebration of fifty uninterrupted seasons of providing concerts to area music lovers at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village on Thursday evenings in July. The first program will feature patriotic tunes and pieces by American composers, including Meacham's "American Patrol," Ives' "Variations on America," Sousa marches and “A Symphonic Portrait of George Gershwin”. Concert dates are July 3^rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31^st. Downbeat at 8:30pm (rain at 8, no date); each concert lasts approximately 70 minutes. Free; bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair. For information, including concert programs, visit www.ncb.homestead.com.

The Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will present a Gala Garden Party and Concert on Sunday, July 13^th from 4 to 7 PM at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road in West Hills, New York. Repertoire will include Francaix, Jongen, and a new transcription for Canta Libre by famed composer Barbara Harbach. Performers will be Karen Lindquist, harp, Bernard Tamosaitis, cello, Bryony Stoud-Watson, violin, Veronica Salas, viola, and Sally Shorrock, flute. Admission is $50 per person, which includes the garden party, fine wine, hors d'oeuvres, concert and a tour of the Whitman birthplace. For more information, email Canta Libre at laser86298@optonline.net or visit www.cantalibre.org

 

Opera Night celebrates its fourth year anniversary! A festive celebration of Long Island's finest voices, on July 4^th, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, at 7:30 pm. 270 Main St., Northport. $5 is the suggested donation; for information, please call (631)-261-6808. www.myspace.com/operanight

The Last Licks Cafe, in conjunction with the Huntington Repertory Company, presents an Improv Showcase on Tuesday, July 8^th at 8:00 pm at the Cafe, located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, 109 Brown's Rd. The showcase is the culmination of an improvisational theater course led by actor Patrick Sherrard. $10 general; $8 seniors and students; $8 per person for groups of four or more. Info: 631-757-3627.

WRITING and POETRY

Charlene Knadle will participate in the following: Sunday, July 13^th from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., author of the suspense novel Paper Lovers (by C.B. Knadle), will be among many authors participating in a Book Fair at Martha Clara Vineyards. Saturday, July 26^th, at 3:00 p.m. she will be at Best Bargain Books in Centereach, along with fellow writer William McMahon, author of The Caribbean Queen. Thursday, July 31^st C.B.Knadle will be featured for a "book talk" at Borders Books and Music in Westbury at 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday, August 21^st she will give a "book talk" at Borders Books and Music in Bohemia, also at 7:00 p.m. For directions to any of these venues or for further information, call (631) 423-1963 or email cbknadle@cbknadle.com        or knadlec@sunysuffolk.edu.

July’s Poets in Port will feature Jack Barrett Wohl at 7:30 pm on Friday, July 25^th, 2008 at Caffé Portofino, 249 Main Street, Northport. There will also be an Open Reading — the audience is encouraged to bring their poems and participate.

 

August’s Poets in Port features Tony Policano, http://poetryvlog.com/tpolicano.html at 7:30 pm on Friday, August 22^nd, 2008 at Caffé Portofino, 249 Main Street, Northport. There will also be an Open Reading — the audience is encouraged to bring their poems and participate.

 

September’s Poets in Port will present Doug Swezey, Kate Kelly, and Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan reading the poetry of Jean Schmidt (http://fairscape.blogspot.com/) aka Grace Darling aka Jean Stainback at 7:30 pm on Friday, September 26^th , 2008 at Caffé Portofino, 249 Main Street, Northport. There will also be an Open Reading — the audience is encouraged to bring their poems and participate. Information, contact stevenschmidt@optonline.net

VISUAL ARTS

 

A Memorial for Abstract Expressionist Stanley Twardowicz

Celebrate the life and work of Northport abstract expressionist painter and photographer, Stanley Twardowicz, at the Huntington Arts Council on Sunday, July 27^th, 2008 from 2-5 p.m, at The Little Gallery, at 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY.

 

The Northport Arts Coalition mourns the passing of Stanley Twardowicz, a well-known abstract expressionist, who lived and worked locally in Northport and Huntington. Stanley Twardowicz passed on June 12th, 2008, in Huntington Hospital, of complications from a fall, a few weeks shy of his 91st birthday.

 

Almost 50 years ago, NAC's Outreach Specialist, our own Charlotte Koons, was introduced to her late husband, Chester R. Koons (aka SilverBear) by Twardowicz, and was part of a circle which included Twardowicz, Lillian Dodson, Roy Lichtenstein, Franz Kline, Willem DeKooning, Jackson Pollack, George Grosz, Jules Olitski, Alan Kaprow, and Jack Kerouac,

First, from a home on Ocean Avenue, then, from his studio at 57Main Street, now a part of The Posey School building, Twardowicz lived, painted and provided a vibrant gathering place for students, fellow artists, writers, and intellectuals to gather. Twardowicz befriended other major painters of the abstract expressionist movement at Greenwich Village’s Cedar Tavern, and, there, began a close friendship with Jack Kerouac, rekindled when Kerouac moved to Northport. Twardowicz's relationship with Kerouac has been the subject of articles and books; and his personal photographs are treasured as possibly the last known images of Kerouac before his death in 1969.

 

Twardowicz was introduced to Zen philosophy by Kenzo Okada, and this had a major influence on his paintings which utilized techniques of pouring house paint onto flat canvas, using airbrush to create vibrating fields of color, and single hued, paint stained unprimed canvases. His paintings, and some of his photographs, are part of the permanent collection of museums across the United States, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

 

Twardowicz was the husband of celebrated Huntington artist and sculptor, Lillian Dodson, who met him as a student. Dodson stopped by Twardowicz’ Northport studio one day to request his tutelage in painting, they became inseparable, and finally married ten years later in 1971. In the 1990's they built Stanley a studio at Lillian’s home on Crooked Hill Road in Huntington.

 

Twardowicz taught at Hofstra University, where Dodson still teaches, as she says, "clay". Among many exhibitions at national and local galleries and the LI Art League, they were honored with a double retrospective of their work at the Emily Lowe Gallery of the university in 2007. Hofstra is also planning a tribute to celebrate Twardowicz's contributions to art education.

 

The Huntington Arts Council will host a public memorial on Sunday, July 27^th, from 2 to 5 p.m. at their Gallery, on 213 Main Street in Huntington. Contact lfurey@huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423x16 for further information.

 

John Ellsworth, photographer, will be displaying his larger photos on canvas at the Wilkes Gallery (91 Main Street, Northport) from June 25^th-July 8^th . In person on Sun. June 29^th from 12:30-4 PM and Sat. July 5^th  from 11-4PM and will gladly discuss his methods.

"Summer Retreat" painted by Jo-Ann Corretti has been chosen for the cover of the North Fork Vacation Guide 2008.

 

A stolen painting by Ms. Corretti of Northport Harbor was recently recovered in Florida after an email inquiry of the present owner. The painting, was taken from the Crab Meadow Golf Course about twenty five years ago

 

The linked video by Doris Rowe contains spectacular photographs by Bruce Johnson of the solar bamboo columns in close detail and lit up at night, designed and installed by Thea Lanzisero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FfPYxIspY Learn more about the "Huntington Columns" designed for the public at www.thealanzisero.com. The Huntington Columns will be on view through September 2008

                                    

Wear a costume on Cow Harbor Day — September 21^st in Northport- No fees, no forms, no rules, no age limits, no competency levels, no judges. Contact: dojoro@optonline.net or call Doris Rowe: 261-5055 or, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BRsWV2I74Y

Doris Rowe’s White Flag, a 13"x19"collage with clear acrylic overlay will be exhibited at The Islip Art Museum, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, NY. A Passion for Pixels, curated by Bruce Dietrick Price will be exhibited through the summer. Reception on July 27^th, 2008 1-4 pm 631-224-5402

The 2008 Embracing Our Differences Art Exhibition will take place September 26^th-October 13^th at the Nassau County Museum of Art and from October 17^th-29^th at Heckscher Park in Huntington. www.chdhu.org/eod

Janet Simpson invites artists to sketch at Northport Village Park, Sunday, July 13^th, 10-12 noon. Bring your own materials and leaning board. Share your experience! JanetSimpson@optonline.net or via phone 631-757-4428.

THEATER

 

Bare Bones Theater Company requests you to mark your calendars in advance for its August production of Claude Solnik's “Theater Games”. Performances are at the Posey School, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 21^st, 22^nd and 23^rd at 8:00 PM.

 

The John Engeman Theater will present Man of La Mancha, the poignant story of a dying old man who finds himself both a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition and his own mind; with music by Mitch Leigh, book by Joe Lardon, and libretto by Dale Wasserman, from June 26^th, until August 3^rd. The tale is a romantic and noble journey of a knight who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of a good woman as he duels windmills along the way. Man of La Mancha is the classic comic tragedy of man’s struggle against all odds to dream “The Impossible Dream.”

 

The Minstrel Players of Northport Village are casting two critical roles for their fall production of Patrick Hamilton's "Rope": Kenneth Raglan (Age 20 - 30) and Sabot (Age 30 - 60). The part of Sabot requires a French accent. Please call (631)732-2926 to schedule a private audition.

FILM

 

Tuesday, July 22^nd at 7:30pm: Glass, A Portrait of Phillip in Twelve Parts Guest Speaker: Steve Smith, NY Times Music Critic and Classical Music Editor for Time Out NY From director Scott Hicks (Shine), an illuminating portrait of one of the most prominent composers of our time, featuring interviews with such notables as Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, and Errol Morris. www.cinemaartscentre.org/2008July/CAC-Glass.htm

Monday, July 28^th at 7:30pm: Birds Nest, Herzog and DeMeuron in China. In Person: Director Michael Schindhelm, Director of Arts & Culture for Government of Dubai In advance of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, two world-class architects attempt to literally build a bridge between two cultures, two archetectural traditions, and two political systems. www.cinemaartscentre.org/2008July/CAC-Birds_Nest.htm

Tickets are available in advance at the Cinema Arts Centre website www.CinemaArtsCentre.org, the CAC box office during regular theatre hours, or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006.

DANCE

Posey Dance Repertory Company will be holding auditions during July for the next season. Contact Ms. Posey at 631-757-2700 to schedule an appointment to audition Posey School summer programs begin July 7^.th.

 

Creative Arts Camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 8 July 8, 9 & 10 and August 12, 13 & 14 includes art, music and dance.

Ballet Intensive taught by Elsa Posey, July 7 & 8 and July 10 & 11 from 10:30 to2:30 daily. Wednesday classes on July 9, 16 and 23 and August 6, 13 and 20; creative dance, ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. Register now on line at www.poseyschool.com or call 631-757-2700.

NAC MEMBER NEWS

 

Attention Visual Artists! Applications for the October Art in the Park must be submitted before August 30^th Applications are available at our web site, www.northportarts.org.

 

The Executive Board of the Northport Arts Coalition wishes to thank Assemblyman Andrew Raia, the Chamber of Commerce, Northport Village Hall, Northport Fire Dept. Northport Parks Department and Eclipse Sign of Northport for supporting our Plein Air Event. This spirit of cooperation was instrumental in bringing the community together to celebrate art, part of what makes the Village of Northport such a special place to live and work.

 

Green Events: NAC encourages members to submit announcements for green events focusing on sustainable living, renewable energy, bioregionalism, and non-polluting materials that have low impact on the environment and our community. Green events are found in green text throughout the newsletter. Look for the green paint tube.

 

Please submit your arts related announcements for September’s newsletter to nacnewsletter@gmail.com by the 26^th of this month. Announcements should be clear of excessive formatting, limited to six lines, 100 words. Photos in jpeg format may be included when appropriate. Photographs submitted which include children must indicate parent’s permission granted. Please note that in order to post information, NAC requires current membership. Please renew your membership by the 26^th in order to have your announcement included in the upcoming newsletter.

 

Thank you for reading the NAC Arts NEWS!

 

Christine Darch, Editor

 

The Northport Arts Coalition thanks our present and past supporters:

NAC MEMBERS

Northport Fire Department

Northport Chamber of Commerce

Northport Parks Department

Northport/East Northport Public Library

Northport Village Hall

Huntington Arts Council

Suffolk County Legislature, Jon Cooper

Assemblyman Andrew Raia

Chase Manhattan Bank

North Fork/Capitol One Bank

Scherer and Sons Aquatic Gardens

Eclipse Signs

 

 

NAC BOARD

Lauren Paige, Executive Director

Pat Bond, Director

Charlotte Koons, Outreach Specialist

Terry Lister, Public Relations

Marsha Bartley, Treasurer

Christine Darch, NAC Newsletter Editor

 

ADVISORY BOARD

Laura DeSalvo, Membership Advisor

Craig Fligstein, Grant consultant

Kate Kelly, Visual Art Advisor

Kevin McMahon, Web Manager

Mary Ellen Moll, Library Liaison

Daniel Paige, Community Liaison

George Rehn, C.P.A.

Arlene Handel, Community Consultant