NOVEMBER 2009

 

 

NAC THURSDAY!!! On a special Thursday “NAC Wednesday” NOVEMBER 12 - Japanese Classical Dance - The Northport Arts Coalition, in cooperation with the Northport Library, presents the IchiFuji-kai Dance Association, with a lighthearted evening devoted to exploring Japanese classical dance and its props.  While dancing, the performers often use props such as sticks, umbrellas, masks, hand puppets, and most often fans.  There will be a running commentary while the dancers perform, followed by questions from the audience.  7:00 p.m., Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport.  For additional information visit www.northportarts.org or Call 631 261-6930. *** Please note - since the library will be closed on Veteran's Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11) This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 12.

 

 

Andrea Gordon and Sandy Gomes will be exhibiting their artwork at the Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar, November 20th through December 30, 2009.
There will be an opening reception, Sunday, November 22, 2 - 5 p.m.  Andrea will be showing her photographs and Sandy will be exhibiting her "Pop Top" artwork. Please stop by to see this beautiful work.  Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar, 70 Main Street, Northport, NY  Artists interested in exhibiting please contact Kate Kelly for an application.  email to: kate@katekellyart.com

Northport Arts Coalition, in cooperation with Matthew Spirn of the Northport Wine Tasting Room, presents an exhibit of paintings by Jillian Bernstein with an opening reception at the Northport Tasting Room, 70 Main St., Northport from 2 to 5 p.m.  Jillian draws from personal experience, the subconscious, and surroundings, the result is often a combination of expressionism, surrealism, impressionism and "Jillism".  She deals with the ego, the forbidden, the psyche, the human condition, the beautiful, the grotesque, reflection and perception.  Works on display from Oct 9 to November 19.Curated by Kate Kelly. Artists interested in exhibiting at the Tasting Room can email Kate Kelly for an application form.  Kate@katekellyart.com  or www.katekellyart.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Northport Reader's Theater, under the auspices of the Northport Arts Coalition, will be reading three one act plays by Paul Rawlings Monday, November 2, 2009. The readings will be followed by a discussion with the playwright.  All are welcome to read or to listen.The next meeting will be on Monday, December 7 when we will read a play by Claude Solnick. All meetings are 7:30 at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St, Northport. To sign up to read or for further information contact Jo Ann Katz 631-261-5089 or JoAnnKatz@gmail.com.

 

Northport Arts Coalition presents Poets in Port Open mic readings plus a reading by featured poet John Williams will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport.  For additional information contact Steven Schmidt, 631 262-7650 or stevenschmidt@optonline.net Bring your poems and participate. Music is also welcome.

Upcoming Poets in Port Schedule: Oct 30 John Williams, Nov 27 Open Reading, Dec -- No reading - the last Friday is Christmas. Please note: Poets in Port is switching to 4th Fridays in 2010.

FILM

 

CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave, Huntington 631-423-7611www.CinemaArtsCentre.org

Film + Discussion + Book Signing + Reception, Friday, November 6 at 5pm and 7:30pm IN PERSON: LEGENDARY ACTOR TONY CURTIS Film: SOME LIKE IT HOT

Ticket price includes a personally autographed hardcover of The Making of "Some Like It Hot": My Memories of Marilyn Monroe and the Classic American Movie

 

November 13-19 LI Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Including the live dance/theater/film production of M.U.D. "Men Under Dirt" with film on November 15^th. Information: www.liglff.org

MUSIC

 

On Saturday, November 28 the Last Licks Café presents a double bill featuring Maria Fairchild and Vinny Raniolo. Maria has a fresh take on traditional folk music. Her driving, rhythmic Appalachian banjo lays the foundation for old-time dance tunes, newly written songs, ancient ballads, and even classic rock. It’s all tied together with clear, strong vocals and a sly and engaging wit. Audiences on both coasts and in Canada and England have enjoyed her unique blend of the contemporary and the time-honored. You can hear tracks from Maria’s new CD “Celebration”on www.myspace.com/mariafairchild. Joining Maria will be guitarist Vinny Raniolo, who adds a bluegrass/swing dimension to the old-time sound. Vinny played his first professional gig at the age of 16. Now at 25, he has toured the U.S. and Europe backing up pop/rock artists and playing lead guitar in many rock/funk/jazz bands. He currently tours with legendary guitarist Frank Vignola’s trio and next year will tour Europe with the great Tommy Emmanuel. You can learn more at www.VinnyRaniolo.com. Concert at 8:30 p.m. Open Mic at 7:30 p.m. (sign up 7:00 p.m.) The Café is located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Brown’s Rd., Huntington, NY. Info: 631-239-5401; www.lastlickscafe.org. Tickets $15, $13 students, seniors at www.brownpapertickets.com

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to announce Broadway Leading Ladies on Friday November 6, 2009 at 8PM AND Broadway Songbook on Saturday November 7, 2009 at 8PM, Produced exclusively for the theater by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis. Both shows will feature Big Broadway talent in the intimate 400 seat setting of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport. Tickets are $50. 631-261-2900.

Ridotto presents:  NIGHT OVER VENICE. A concert of Venetian Baroque music by Antonio Vivaldi, B. Marcello, Dario Castello, and Tomaso Albinoni. Recorder virtuoso Daphna Morperforms Vivaldi’s Concerto “La Notte”,  soprano Nina Berman sings Vivaldi’s cantata “All’ombra di sospetto”. The Ridotto Baroque Ensemble is under the direction of violinist Lynn Bechtold with Kerri Mikkelson, harpsichord. Margaretha Maimone (violin) is narrator.

Concert: Sunday November 22 at 4 pm in Old First Church on 125 Main Street (25A) in Huntington (opp.Town Hall)Tickets: $20; $18 seniors; $15 members; $10 students. Reservations (631) 385-0373. Infowww.ridotto.org   

 

The Music & Ministry Committee of The First Presbyterian Church of Northport announces their final Noontime Recitals in the 2009 season.On Wednesday, December 2 from 12:15-12:45, Dr. Carol Weitner, Organist at St. John's Episcopal Church in Cold Spring Harbor, will present an organ recital of Advent and Christmas music.No tickets are necessary to attend these events.  A free-will offering will be received to further the music ministry at First Presbyterian.  We invite you to take a break from your busy day and hear these marvelous artists!

Vocal coaching at the Posey School: Daniel Ragone, famed NYC vocal coach, is offering lessons for singers at all levels at 57 Main Street in Northport. Explore your vocal demos, prepare for NYSSMA, learn roles, plan recital programs. For information: (631)473-0127or email: pjvoce@aol.com

 

The North Shore Symphony Orchestra opens it 49th season with a concert on Saturday, November 14  featuring Soo Bae, a Concert Artist Guild Winner, playing the Dvorak Cello Concerto. Also on the program are The Moldau by Smetana and Sigurd Jorsalfar by Grieg.  The concert is at the John F Kennedy High School, 50 Kennedy Dr., Plainview, NY at 8 PM. $10 - General, $8 - Student/Senior. 516-695-4476, www.northshoresymphonyorch.org

 

Tara Kavanagh (former NAC Board Member) would like to invite the NAC community to follow her blog "Tara Time Adventures" at: http://taratimeadventures.blogspot.com/. "I would like to share my personal experiences and thoughts along my journey to finding my way as an opera singer. NAC and the Northport Community have been an incredible support for me and I offer my blog as a small gesture of gratitude and inspiration. With Love & Blessings, Tara Kavanagh"

Repeat performance!  Pianist and NAC member, Ann Stevens, will be back with vocalist, Kevin Kaye, performing at Northport's Tasting Room and Wine Cellar on Thursday evening, November 5 from 7-10 p.m.  The duo, known as "Moonstruck" will be playing soft rock and sweet lovesongs from the American Songbook of favorite standards.   Their vast repertoire includes the best of Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.  Don't miss this return engagement... 

 

Canta Libre’s Last Concert of the Fall Season Features:  Preconcert Wine Reception at 6:15 p.m. provided by Martha Clara Vineyards. Enjoy the Exciting Music of Ginastera, Michael Colina, D’Indy, Ibert and Haydn Saturday, Nov. 14th 6:30 p.m. at The Long Island Violin Shop, 8 Elm St. Huntington, N.Y. 11743. Admission (per person) is $20 with Reservation (631) 427-3569. At the door (if available): $25

 

 

POETRY

 

Poets in Port

will be an open reading at 7:30 pm on Friday, November 27,
2009 at Caffé Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, opposite the theatre.
Read your own poems or your favorites by others.
Upcoming Readings:
Nov 27 Open Reading - Read your own poems or some of your favorites by others.
Dec.r - no reading
Jan. 22  Kelly Powell
Feb. 26  To be announced
Mar. 26  George Held
Apr. 23  Cliff Bleidner
(4th Friday of every month)
http://persistentfool.blogspot.com/2007/10/poets-in-port.html

Please note: Poets in Port is switching to 4th Fridays in 2010.

 

VISUAL ARTS

 

Andrea Gordon and Sandy Gomes  will be exhibiting their artwork at the Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar, November 20th through December 30, 2009.
There will be an opening reception, Sunday, November 22, 2 - 5 p.m.  Andrea will be showing her photographs and Sandy will be exhibiting her "Pop Top" artwork. Please stop by to see this beautiful work.  Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar, 70 Main Street, Northport, NY  Artists interested in exhibiting please contact Kate Kelly for an application.  email to: kate@katekellyart.com

NAC artist Kate Kelly is pleased to be the third place award winner in foto foto gallery's 5th Annual National Photography Competition. (juror: Colleen Hanson of Gallery North)  Exhibition Dates:  November 27, 2009 - January 10, 2010.  Opening Reception, Saturday, November 28, 5 - 7 p.m.  foto foto gallery, 372  New York Avenue, Huntington, NY. (631) 549-0448  www.fotofotogallery.com

 

Students of Master Pastelist Jane McGraw-Teubner will be exhibiting their pastel paintings in the East Northport Library from November 2-30, 2009. They are Marlene Flanagan, Marilyn Chiodo, Mary Pernice, Marissa Pernice, Rodee Hanson, Lisa Flanagan, Arlene Schwen, Carol Scinta and Julie Dolzi.

 

The Art Guild presents: Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition & Exhibit. On View: Nov 14 - Dec 13. Artists' Reception & Awards Ceremony: Nov 22, 3:00-5:00pm. Free and open to the public. Gallery Hours are Saturdays & Sundays 1:00pm-5:00pm or by appointment 516-304-5797. The Art Guild is located on Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. For more info visit www.TheArtGuild.org.

Following on the heels of being honored by the Huntington Arts Council as Spotlight Artist of the Month, Mary Ahern, the Garden Artist, is donating her Krinkled White Peony digital painting to the L’Art Pour L’Art Silent Affair. This annual fund-raising event will be held at the Arts Council's Main Street Petite Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington. The silent auction fundraiser runs until 6 p.m. on December 4. Mary Ahern will be present at the Meet the Artists event at the Gallery on November 21, 2009 at 2PM. For additional info please visit: http://MaryAhernArtist.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DANCE

 

Danskinetics in Northport. Danskinetics classes meet on Thursdays starting in October at 10:00am at the Posey School of Dance, 57 Main St, Northport. New adult students are always welcome. No dance or Yoga experience necessary to join the class. Please call Ghislaine at (631) 262-7844

 

The Children’s Dance Company and Posey Dance Repertory CompanyPresents Nutcracker Sweets excerpts from the ballet The NutcrackerPerformed by young dancers and emerging artists Sunday, December 6^th2 performances - 2pm & 4pm and the at Children under the age of 10 will LOVE this performance!! Donations accepted at door. Suggested donation is $10/person or $25/family.

 

 

NOV 17–29 Costume Designer Christine Darch has designed three new ballets for Complexion Contemporary Ballet’s return to The Joyce.

World premieres and repertory favorites showcasing their dynamic range of music: gospel, Chopin, 80's pop, an original score by jazz composer David Rozenblatt and the iconic sounds of U2. This performance is a celebration sizzling with passion, energy and joy! Company website: www.complexionsdance.org

Performance schedule: Tue–Wed 7:30pm; Thu–Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm Approximate Run-Time: 2 hours (2 intermissions)Dance Chat: Wed, Nov 18
No performance Thanksgiving Day ticket price$59; $35; $19; $10Joyce Members: $44; $26 (prices are subject to change) http://www.joyce.org/performancestickets/calendar_detail.php?event=262&theater=1

 

 

THEATER

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" - Performed by The Minstrel Players of Northport. Performances will be on Saturdays, November 7 and 14 at 8 PM, and Sundays, November 8 and 15 at 3 PM at Houghton Hall theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church located at 130 Main Street in Northport Village. Prices are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors/Children. Group rates (10 or more) $10 in advance. For information, please call 631-732-2926 or visit us online at www.minstrelplayers.org or become a fan on Facebook.

The Northport Reader's Theater, under the auspices of the Northport Arts Coalition, will we will be reading three one act plays by Paul Rawlings Monday, November 2, 2009. The readings will be followed by a discussion with the playwright.  All are welcome to read or to listen.The next meeting will be on Monday, December 7 when we will read a play by Claude Solnick. All meetings are 7:30 at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St, Northport. To sign up to read or for further information contact Jo Ann Katz 631-261-5089 or JoAnnKatz@gmail.com.

TTG 2009-10 Season Subscriptions Available A Chorus Line   January 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, 2010; Barefoot in the Park  June 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12, 2010. Subscription price $32 per person for both shows. For more information call 631-421-9832, email info@townshiptheatregroup.com or visit www.townshiptheatregroup.com .

 

NAC MEMBER NEWS

 

The 2010  There’s No Place Like Northport Calendar pays tribute  to Northport’s nautical side as seen  through the eyes of  outstanding homegrown  photographers. Local happenings, including NAC events, are highlighted, making it a must-have for anyone who has fallen under the spell of our picturesque village. They make unique holiday gifts and can be found at  Jones Drug Store, Cow Harbor Fine Gifts, Jewelry Collection, Copenhagen Bakery, LaMantia Gallery, Wilkes Gallery, Einstein’s Attic,  Hengstenberg’s Florist, Sweet Mama’s, the John W. Engeman Theater, the Northport Historical Society’s museum shop and  IGA in East Northport and Ft. Salonga. Limited quantities are available.

 

 

 

 

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

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, Assistant E.D.; Editor, NAC Arts News

 

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.