September 2008 - NEWSLETTER

 

The Northport Arts Coalition announces a unique opportunity for member artists.
NAC is sponsoring a series of six-week solo exhibits at Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar, 70 Main Street, Northport, NY.  Matthew Spirn, the proprietor of this elegant addition to Northport’s Main Street, has graciously offered space to exhibit the talents of NAC artists.  A panel of artists will select the work to be exhibited, with Spirn’s final approval. $30 filing fee. For an application form, email Kate Kelly at kate@katekellyart.com (subject: NAC Exhibit). The premiere exhibit will feature the work of Michael Krasowitz- he will be exhibiting a series of oil paintings he describes as “biomorphic surrealism”, using organic forms to reflect the subconscious experience of the artist. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, September 28^th, 2-5 pm. All invited!

Attention NAC Visual Artists! Applications for the October event, Autumn Art in the Park must be received by September 19^th. Applications are available at our web site, www.northportarts.org.

The Northport Reader's Theater meets on Sep 15^th , 7:30 at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St, Northport, and will be reading "Hey Doc!" and "Who Knew?" by Michael Casano. All are welcome to read or to listen. To sign up to read or for further information contact Jo Ann Katz 631-261-5089 or JoAnnKatz@gmail.com. The schedule for the rest of the season is: Oct 13, Nov 17, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11.

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.

 Harvest Time! 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 through November 22^nd.

 

MUSIC

 

Blues, Folky, Funky, Punky, Country and Curious at Last Licks Café in Huntington on September 27^th, Double Bill: Phil Minissale plays traditional blues on guitar, resonator, harmonica and porchboard bass. Sharing is Nina Romano’s Band, featuring melodramatic popular songs, folk rock and roots music on piano, autoharp, lapsteel guitar, mandolin, cello and drums. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Brown’s Rd, Huntington, New York. Showtime is 8:30 p.m.; with an open mic at 7:30 p.m. (sign up by 7 pm). Tickets $15; $13 seniors and students. Information, tickets: Phone: 631-427-9547. www.lastlickscafe.org.

The opera, Johnny Appleseed, written by NAC Composer-violinist Matthew Pierce has been selected by the new Bluegrass Opera Company to be performed as part of their inaugural season.

Matthew Pierce also collaborate with choreographer Elsa Posey and designer Christine Darch and pianist Isabella Eredita-Johnson on a new ballet to be performed this December with the Posey Repertory Dance Company. www.matthewpierce.com.

Mike Soloway of North Shore Musikgarten will present free toddler music performances for children ages 0-5 on the following Wednesdays: September 3^rd  at 10:30 AM at Borders Books, 68 Veterans Memorial Highway Commack 631-462-0569, on September 10^th  at 10:30 AM at Borders Books, 2130Nesconset Highway Stony Brook 631-979-0500, on September 17^th at 10:30 AM at Barnes & Noble, 380 Walt Whitman Road Huntington Station 631-421-9886. North Shore Musikgarten offers music classes for children from 4 months - 5 years at the Posey School and Inner Spirit Yoga www.NorthShoreMusikgarten.com 631-470-0523.

On September 5^th, Daniel Ragone will be opening a vocal studio in Northport at the Posey School. He will be coaching singers twice a month, the first and third Fridays for a limited amount of hours and will be accepting new students. For more information call (631) 473-0127.

Opera Night: Join director Isabella Eredita-Johnson for a festive celebration of Long Island's finest voices, on Friday, September 5^th, 2008, 7:30 pm. 270 Main St., Northport. $5 suggested donation. www.myspace.com/operanight or call 631-261-8808To view August 1^st’s Opera Night video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjFgXmZkxKg.

FILM

 

Moving Pictures: Films about Contemporary Art, Co-Presented by Cinema Arts Centre & Heckscher Museum of Art will feature How to Draw a Bunny: a fascinating portrait of artist and icon Ray Johnson with guest speaker: Dr. Kenneth Wayne - Chief Curator, Heckscher Museum of Art Sunday, on September 21^st at 7:00pm $9 Members/$12 Public http://www.cinemaartscentre.org/2008September/CAC-Bunny.htm.

POETRY and WRITING

 

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. For information, contact stevenschmidt@optonline.net.

Locust Valley Library Poetry Society Series Autumn Readings begin on Saturday, September 27^th, at 2:00 p.m hosted by Mankh & featuring Richard Jeffrey Newman and Jay Jii and an open mic. 170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley (516) 671-1837 Directions: http://www.nassaulibrary.org/locustv/hours.html.

 

VISUAL ARTS

Mary Ahern, the Botanical Artist, will be showing her new digital mixed media still life, "Sunflowers in Makkum Pot, Homage to van Gogh" at the following venues: Labor Day Weekend, Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, Waverly & University Place, NYC. Noon-6pm; Sept. 2^nd - Sept. 18^th, 2008. MOCA: Museum of Computer Art, Inaugural Exhibit, Brooklyn NY; Sept. 21^st, 2008. Cow Harbor Day. Beautiful downtown Northport. 12-5pm. http://www.MaryAhernArtist.com.

Jo-Ann Corretti, a Northport artist for nearly 30 years, will be displaying her latest paintings and prints at this year's Cow Harbor Day Festival on September 21^st, in the Northport Village Park as she has for the last 20 years...She will also have her Northport Christmas cards, Northport Mugs etc. for those who always want to get an early start for the upcoming holidays.

The American Pain Foundation & the Health Central Network announce the 2008 APF Pain and Creativity Exhibit. The American Pain Foundation, in collaboration with The Health Central Network, is inviting people who have pain or are affected by pain to share their art—painting, sculpture, video, words, pictures—anything! Selected artists and their pain stories will be featured in the American Pain Foundation and Health Central Web sites, print publications, and in videos to raise awareness of the pain experience and the impact it has on the individual, family and society. For information, visit www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/create/apf. All submissions must be received by September 15th, 2008.  

James Twomey III, fine-art photographer, will exhibit at Gallery North 4th Annual Outdoor Art Show at Gallery North, 90 North Country Rd Setauket, NY on Saturday and Sunday 9/20 & 9/21, from 10 - 5 pm.

Attention NAC Visual Artists! Applications for the October event, Autumn Art in the Park must be received by September 19^th. Applications are available at our web site, www.northportarts.org.

Jane McGraw Teubner won a first place award at the Salmagundi Art Club in August for her painting "Carmel Sunset" Jane was also accepted into the 2008 Catharine Lorillard Art Show and the Pastel Society of America's Annual Show, both held at the National Arts Club in New York City.

OPEN GALLERY, 66 Main Street Northport Village Presents: "Mutation" a show of the beautiful, inventive, stimulating and unique art of Korean born Heejung Kim. Ms. Kim produces art based on personal imagination and eastern philosophies. Her major works of art include handmade “artist books” and wrapped sculptures. Show runs Sept. 20^th - Oct 12^th. Opening reception Sat. Sept. 20^th, 3 - 5 pm. Information, 631 754-0501 www.northportopengallery.com  Open Wed. through Sunday, 10:30am to 5:30pm.

The first annual There’s No Place Like Northport 2009 Calendar goes on sale on Cow Harbor Day. This year’s theme, Northport through the Seasons, celebrates our most cherished landmarks as seen by photographers Richard Podlesney, Herb Knopp and Alan Pearlman, with graphic design by Northport High School Media Arts teacher John DeRosa. Local events are highlighted, making it a must-have for anyone who has fallen under the spell of our picturesque village. Email NPTCalendar@aol.com for information or to reserve a calendar.

NAC artist Kate Kelly will exhibit her Colorscapes at the Nathan Hale Hall at Farmingdale State College from October 7^th unil November 6^th Opening reception on October  7^th from 4-7:30 PM. www.katekellyart.com

Please visit Ripe Art Gallery to see featured works by Ian Murdock including Scenes from a Mental Hospital and The Brain Show. The show runs until September 2nd. Ripe Art Gallery 631.239.1805, located at 67a Broadway, Greenlawn.  www.ripeartgal.com

THEATER

 

Bare Bones Theater Company Presents “Theater Games,” an original work by Long Island playwright Claude Solnik, inspired by a Long Island high school teacher's real life experiences. The thin line between playacting and truth is blurred, with devastating consequences, when some of the students perform “theater games” outside the classroom. The play is directed by Jeff Bennett, founder of Bare Bones, and stars Gene Connor, Theater Director at Syosset H.S. On September 18^th , 19^th and 20^th , “Theater Games” will be performed at the Islip Pavilion, 410 West Main St, Islip NY. Tickets $25/$20/$15. Info: 631-224-SHOW.Tickets and information available at: www.barebonestheater.com

The Township Theater Group opens its 56th season with Agatha Christie’s courtroom thriller, Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Debbie Starker. A young married man spends evenings with a rich old woman, and when she is found murdered, the naïve young man is the chief suspect. September 19^th,20^th,21^st,26^th  and 27^th  at 8PM Friday/Saturday, 2 PM Sunday at  Walt Whitman High School Performing Arts Center, 301 West Hills Rd., South Huntington, Purchase tickets at door or at www.TownshipTheatreGroup.com, www.TheaterMania.com, or (631) 421-9832, $20 ($18 students/seniors).

DANCE

 

The Northport Arts Coalition, in co-operation with the Northport Public Library will present a Middle Eastern Cabaret Dance Night on September 10 at 7:00 p.m.  The evening will feature the Inner Spirit Yoga Center Troupe performing mystical, exotic dance rhythms that are the origins of belly dancing.  Audience participation encouraged.  Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave, Northport.  Free Admission.  For additional information call (631) 261-6930.

There will be a Posey School Open House on Wednesday, September 3^rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please come for a visit. Classes begin on Thursday, September 4^th. Registration is on going. Register now on line at www.poseyschool.com or by phone, 631-757-2700. Do not wait until open house!

The Children’s Dance Company and Posey Dance Repertory Company will hold auditions on Saturday, September 6^th. Please call for an appointment.

NAC MEMBER NEWS

 

General Elections will be held before the next NAC Wednesday performance. Please see below.

 

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.

The NAC board thanks Patty Proven and the Times of Northport for their efforts in providing excellent and continuing publicity for NAC. Please support the Times of Northport with your readership.

Please submit your arts related announcements for October’s newsletter to nacnewsletter@gmail.com by the 26^th of this month. Announcements should be clear of excessive formatting, and limited to six lines, 100 words. Photos in jpeg format may be included when appropriate. Photographs 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 prior to submitting your announcement to be included in the upcoming newsletter. Thank you for reading the NAC Arts NEWS!

 

Christine Darch, Editor

 

NORTHPORT ARTS COALITION

Presents

 

General Elections

*you must be a current member of NAC to vote or to present a slate

 

Slate includes:

Executive Director

Assistant Executive Director

Director

Secretary

Treasurer

Community Outreach

 

Presentation of Slates

Date: September 10, 2008

Time: 7:00pm (before the Middle Eastern Dance festival.)

Place: Northport Public Library, Community Room

 

General Elections & Informational Session

Date: October 22, 2008

Time: 7:00pm (before Contra Dance at 7:00 pm)

Place: Northport Public Library, Northport Community Room

 

 

Election Procedures:

1. Every two years the Executive Board selects a person to head a nominating committee

2. Nominating Committee meet in August to develop a slate. NAC Board members are on the Nominating Committee. They will submit a slate of officers at the September General Meeting.

3. Alternative slates may be presented at the September General Meeting. Officers on the slate must qualify for a NAC Board position.

4. If more than one slate is presented, elections for a slate will be held at the October General Board Meeting.

5. If there are no other slates presented at the September General Meeting, the slate presented by the nominating committee will be accepted at the next General Meeting in October.

6. To be eligible for office, a candidate should have attended three meetings/events per year and be a voting NAC member. A voting member should be a member for at least 90 days and be current with annual dues.

7. If more than one slate is presented, a yes or no vote will be cast by NAC members for the proposed slates. A majority vote will determine the slate.

8. An announcement of this procedure will be placed in the NAC News and posted in the Northport-East Northport Public Library.

 

Northport Arts Coalition is a non-profit 501-c3.

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

Times of Northport

 

 

 

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

Mary Ellen Moll, Library Liaison

Daniel Paige, Community Liaison

George Rehn, C.P.A.

Arlene Handel, Community Consultant