NAC ARTS NEWS JULY 2010

 

 

 

NAC WEDNESDAY

July 14, 2010 at 7pm 2010. Northport Arts Coalition and the Northport Public library present: Blue Detour, a 4 piece Bluegrass Band who have played in and around Long Island and New England since 1996.  The band features both traditional and modern Bluegrass Music done with a local Northeastern flavor.  Their music features tight lead and harmony singing blended with skillful musicianship.  Mandolin player, John Chainy, studied harmony singing and music theory at South Plains College in TX with Alan Munde and Joe Carr.  George Cannova has 20 years of playing experience and studied jazz guitar with Billy Bauer, later gravitating toward bluegrass after hearing Tony Rice. George sings lead and harmony parts and plays mandolin as a second instrument. Dennis Corbett has played hard driving banjo for 25 years and built the banjo he plays on stage. He also runs the Bluegrass Club of Long Island. Julie Cannova has played bass for five years www.bluedetourmusic.com.  Performance begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. For additional information call (631) 261-6930.  Free Admission.

 

Music

NAC EVENT Fridays, through September 3. The Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, Long Island's most unique street music program. Twelve years of great musical entertainment. Features singer/songwriters, jazz, blues, swing, bluegrass, country, popular and open mic. Friday evenings, 7-8:30 PM at the edge of Northport Village Park. All age appropriate. Lawn chairs/blankets suggested. Weather permitting. Free.  www.northportarts.org 

Northport Community Band presents “Of Notes and Notables” and will build on the previous 51 seasons and reinforce why great family-friendly entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive. Each concert, which has its own theme, offers a blend of overtures, marches, light classics and popular favorites, and includes such weekly features as the Northport Chorale, Northport Community Jazz Band, and various guest conductors and performers. Enjoy Americana at its best by bringing a lawn chair or blanket to Northport Village Park for five Thursday evenings beginning July 1st. All concerts begin promptly at 8:30pm (rain at 8, no date) and last approximately 70 minutes. Free!  The band is dedicating its 52nd season to the memory of Marjorie H. Krueger, Bob’s wife 60 years, who passed away on December 10th. Remembered by hundreds of Northport piano students, Marge was the bands “Mom” for 51 wonderful years, and will be sorely missed.

 

July 1 – Patriotic Party

July 8 – March Madness

July 15 – Summer Song and Celebration (featuring the Northport Chorale)

July 22 – Jazz Jamboree – (featuring the Northport Community Jazz Band)

July 29 – Fiery Finale (featuring Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, the Northport cannons, and bubble blowing at the very end!) 

 

 

July 3^rd . Denise Romas will be appearing on July 3rd and 10th at the Northport Farmers Market   10:00-1:00; also July 16^th  at Long Island's Best Desserts in Port Jeff    7-11; July 17^th  at Elijah Churchill's restaurant in Fort Salonga  7:30-10:30; July 24^th  at the NAC Art in the Park; and August 7^th  at the Huntington Folk Festival. Details at www.deniseromas.com

 

July 6, 7:30 pm - Award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih appears with her 4-piece band at the Summer Arts Festival, Heckscher Park Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington, NY.  This is a family concert, free and open to the public.  Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic dinner.  Special guests - Andrew and Rebecca Perea, violin and cello; and an Irish step dancing troop. Also performing on: July 10, 2:50 pm - Great South Bay Music Festival, Kids Zone tent, Patchogue, NY; free with admission to festival; July 22, 7:00 pm - teen workshop "So You Want a Career in Music", Massapequa Public Library, Massapequa, NY.  Advanced registration required.  Free. Aug. 2, 7:30 pm - teen workshop "So You Want a Career in Music", Garden City Public Library, Garden City, NY.  Advanced registration required.  Free. Aug. 4, 7:00 pm - Family show, Manhasset Public Library, free and open to the public. Aug. 12, 6:30 pm - teen workshop "So You Want a Career in Music", Elmont Public Library, Elmont, NY. Advanced registration required.  Free.

 

July 8^th  at 8.30pm-  Ridotto performance ‘Music for Chagall’, a classical multi- media concert with renowned cellist Andrei Tchekmazov (Kol Nidrei, Debussy, Tschedrin), pianist Svetlana Gorokhovich, soprano Tammy Hensrud (Shostakovich, Poulenc, stravinsky), and with international star dancer Victoria Edgar. Margaretha Maimone is narrator. CONCERT takes place in Summer Arts Festival, Route 25A Heckscher Park in Huntington. Performance is free. 

 

July 11^th. Rey Burns-Crossroad plays at Dowling College, 150 Idle Hour Blvd., Sunday 2 PM, outdoors on the lawn along the Connetquot River -- an eclectic group that plays a wide range of music with a rhythm section that brings a refreshing blend of jazz, classical, and Latin sounds, and  jazz standards. Rey Burns, is the composer and leader of this group.  One of his compositions, FLYING, will be played by the Long Island Philharmonic Orchestra on July 17th at 8 PM at Heckscher State Park.

 

NAC EVENT July 14th, 2010 at 7pm 2010. Northport Arts Coalition and the Northport Public library present: Blue Detour, a 4 piece Bluegrass Band featuring both traditional and more modern Bluegrass Music done with a local Northeastern flavor. All are welcomed. Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. For additional information call (631) 261-6930. Free admission, no tickets required. For additional information, call (631) 261-6930.

 

NAC EVENT July 23^rd Do-Ing Music: The Northport Arts Coalition in cooperation with The Northport-East Northport Library is proud to present Celebrations Brass on Friday, July 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. at The Northport Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport.Celebrations Brass is a Massapequa based brass ensemble whose members include Patrick Dougherty, director (trumpet/baroque trumpet), James Cesare (trumpet), Kathleen Dougherty (horn), Larry Witmer (trombone) and Ronald Stanton (bass trombone).

Their audience appeal spans the generations, ranging from their highly acclaimed "in-school" presentations for young people to their award-winning programs for senior citizens. Celebrations Brass’ lighthearted and relaxed presentation, while maintaining the highest artistic standards, is indicative of its members’ belief that a concert should be an enjoyable experience for the entire audience.Meet the artist reception to follow immediately after the concert.  Advance reservations recommended: 261-6930.

 

 

 

August 12, 6-10 p.m.   Northport Rotary's 14th annual wine/food tasting fund-raiser will be held at Oheka Castle this year!  The event (formerly held at The Vanderbilt Estate) promises to be more glorious than ever!  Along with food, wines, champagnes and beers from Nassau/Suffolk County restaurants, wineries and breweries, there will be continuous live music throughout the elegant mansion - featuring 2 dance bands, a jazz trio, vocalist Teri George, and NAC member and pianist Ann Stevens performing w/ vocalist Kevin Kaye.  Tickets are $95. pp and may be purchased online at www.northportrotary.com or call 261-1190.

 

Coming this fall: October 15- 17 - Music for the Soul Choral Festival at First Presbyterian Church in Northport.  Simon  Carrington,conductor; details about the weekend and/or to register to sing in the Festival Choir are available by calling 631-261-643 or sending

an email to musicnministry@gmail.com.

Dance

View a you tube video of NAC Member and costume designer Christine Darch’s recent collaboration with Amy Seiwert and multimedia software engineer Freider Weiss for the 2010 San Francisco International Fine Arts Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Z8GViJz7A

 

 

August 10, 2010 NAC Board Member and costume designer Christine Darch will design a new ballet set to the music of Billie Holiday for Summer Stage Dance for Complexions Contemporary Ballet Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 8:00PM Central Park/Mainstage .Complexions Contemporary Ballet is a company dedicated to removing boundaries and transcending the limits of performance. Artistic directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson’s appreciation for the artistic appeal of multiculturalism informs their approach. Complexions’ mix of methods, style and cultures has produced an entirely new and exciting movement: an open, continually evolving form of dance reflecting the movement of our world. info@SummerStage.org (212) 360-2777; Also on August 14, 2010 Summer Stage Dance: Complexions Contemporary Ballet Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:00PM at East River Park

 

 

DANCE at The Posey School This Summer July 6, 2010. Posey School Summer Program includes DANCE, ART, MUSIC and DRAMA classes for everyone from toddlers and their moms to aspiring professional dancers. The dance intensive meets daily from 9 to 3 for seven weeks through August 20. You may attend one week, or all seven. Children’s classes meet once a week on Wednesday. For class schedule go to www.poseyschool.com 631.757.2700

 

August 25 and 26, 2010. Posey School is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accept registration for the 2010-2011 School Year. Class schedule is on line at www.poseyschool.comYou may register on line or phone: 631-757-2700.

 

 

 

August 26th. Auditions: The Children's Dance Company and Posey Dance Repertory Company will perform "Nutcracker Ballet" on Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12.If you would like to dance in this performance, please attend special audition at Posey School on Saturday morning, August 26 at 10:00 a.m.All dancers are welcome to audition. Let your friends and neighbors know about the audition. We have room for everyone who wants to perform. Dancers should have a minimum of two years training and be nine years of age or older. Let us know you will be attending audition. We will schedule additional times, if necessary. Phone 631-757-2700. www.poseyschool.com

 

Visual Art

 NAC EVENT The Northport Arts Coalition will present the 2010 Art in the Park Event on July 24th, at Northport Village Park. Applications from artists and craftspeople interested in selling their work are due on June 30th. $10 Late Fee if received after deadline All work must be handmade by the artist.  No kits, manufactured items, purchased pieces, imports or resale items will be permitted. Three photos of work to be exhibited will be required. (if new to the art show) Mail photos to Northport Arts Coalition, P.O. Box 508, Northport, N.Y. 11768. NYS Sales tax is to be collected and a current NYS Sales Certificate must be displayed. 10' X 10' ARTIST'S SPACES available for artists and 4' x 4' POET'S SPACES for poets are available. Application by visiting www.northportarts.org.

 

NAC EVENTS: Northport Tasting Room Gallery: Through July 8^th. Dionysus series: Allegories of Love; Paintings by Barbara Zanelli

July 11^th , Northport Tasting Room Gallery: By The Light Which Defines Them. Paintings by Dan van Benthuysen; July 11^th - August 19, 2010 Opening Reception, July 11^th , 2-5PM

August 22^nd , Northport Tasting Room Gallery: Paintings by Gretchen Fuss; August 20 - September 30^th , 2010.Opening Reception, August 22, 2-5PM

Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar 70 Main Street, Northport, NY  11768 631-261-0642 Open Daily 1PM – Close. Artists interested in exhibiting in the Tasting Room contact Kate Kelly for an application form.
Kate@katekellyart.com

 

 

 

 

July 1st Rodee Hansen is participating in the 'CREATIVE SOLUTIONS' 2010 Huntington Arts Council Members Show at the Art-trium Gallery, 25 Melville Park Road, Melville, NY 11747 Exhibit dates: June 29th to August 9th 2010

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 7AM to 7 PM & Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM.  Reception Thursday July 1st 5PM to 7 PM.

 

DEADLINE: July 2, 2010. The Huntington Arts Council is seeking artists for its Eighth Annual Juried Landscape Show, which will be at the Council's Main Street Petite Gallery in Huntington, July 22 through September 7, 2010.The juror is William Christ, winner of numerous awards including the Pastel Society Award, Salmagundi President's Award and the Grumbacher Gold Medal Award. The exhibit is open to all artists 17 years and older; juried by CDs or photos; no photography accepted. Details and a downloadable prospectus are at www.huntingtonarts.org  or pick one up at the Main Street Petite Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington (hours Mon.-Fri. 9 am – 5 pm). DEADLINE: July 2, 2010.

 

July 2^nd  JURIED LANDSCAPE SHOW CALL FOR ARTISTS - Details and a downloadable prospectus are at www.huntingtonarts.org  or pick one up at the Main Street Petite Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington (hours Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm). For more information, please call 631-271-8423. The juror is William Christ, winner of numerous awards including the Pastel Society Award, Salmagundi President's Award and the Grumbacher Gold Medal Award.

 

Through July 3^rd. The Art League of Long Island’s 54th Long Island Artists Exhibit will be showing at the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery starting June 6 and run through July 3.  The opening reception will take place June 11 5pm – 7pm.  The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday 9am – 4pm, and on Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm.  The gallery is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, NY.  For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org

 

Deadline July 9^th   Latino Artists: Smithtown Township Arts Council seeks entries for Arte Latino II,  Mills Pond House Gallery in St. James, August 14-September 24, 2010. Download entry form at www.stacarts.org. Deadline: July 9, 2010.

 

Deadline July 9^th, 2010. Calling All Artists! The Long Island Museum Presents Juried Art Show 2010 Lets Eat! All amateur and professional artists are eligible to enter the Long Island Museum’s 2010 juried art competition. Cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention for works in any medium representing food, eating, cooking and kitchens. Deadline for entries is July 9, 2010. Winning entries will be on display in the Art Museum from September 10 through September 19, 2010.For submission guidelines and additional information, please contact Lisa Unander, Assistant Director of Education at 631-751-0066 x214 or art@longislandmuseum.org .LIM 1200 Route 25A; Stony Brook, NY 11793; (631) 751-0066; www.longislandmuseum.org

 

July 10th ECLECTICA - a solo exhibit by Rodee Hansen at the Huntington Public Library Gallery, 338 Main Street Huntington Village, NY 11743

June 28th to July 24th 2010. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM & Saturday   9 AM to 5 PM.  Reception Saturday July  10th 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Information call 631-427-516

 

July 11 to August 15^th, the Art League of Long Island is pleased to present the landscapes and interiors of William Starkweather (1879 ­ 1969), early 20th century American painter, from the collection of Peter Falotico of Northport. Full of vitality, the thirty-five watercolors and oils on view, painted largely during Starkweather’s summer travels to remote locales in Maine and the maritime provinces of Canada, provide a visual diary of his life and show us a thoughtful artist who rejected the prevalent style of his day to create works that are surprisingly modern to our eyes. Reception 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 16, 2010 Lecture by Peter Falotico, collector, at 5:00 PM at  Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills.

 

 

July 12-23^rd  One of David Jaycox 's watercolors was accepted to the Salmagundi Club of New York Non-Member Painting and Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibition will be held July 12-23, 2010 at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Ave. NYC.

 

July 12^th -July 23^rd.Member Gerry Hirschstein's work has been accepted for the 2010 Open Non-Members Painting & Sculpture Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club,  47 Fifth Ave, NYC. The show runs at the main gallery from July 12-July 23rd. For further information see his website www.gerryhirschstein.com   or www.salmagundi.org

 

July 13 Join internationally renowned artist, professor and curator Jerelyn Hanrahan on guided tours of the studios of Jerelyn Hanrahan and Frank Olt, along with discussions of the Artists’ works.  10:30am – 3:00pm.  Tour fee:  $50. To register, call the Art League of Long Island at (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

 

July 15 thru August 26 Summer Painting class at the Arboretum. Explore the beautiful gardens at Planting Fields, through open-air painting. Class will be held among summer flowers, enchanting statues, and the most scenic grounds in New York State. Meets Thursdays from July 15 – August 26 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.  Workshop fee:  $240.  To register, call the Art League of Long Island at (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

 

July 16 - August  20,  2010. Artist Anthony Davis will be showing a number of his seascape paintings at Gallery North's exhibition titled Deep Blue Water.  The show features scenes of the Long Island coastline and will coincide with Anthony's debut in the August issue of The Pastel Journal, which will feature his work in an article on "Water and Waves."

 

 

July 17th and July 18th. LaMantia Gallery is pleased to announce the appearance of Grammy Award winning painter Jim Warren. Jim will be showing a wide collection of his diverse works. He will be working on a new painting during the show. In addition, he will embellish canvases purchased during or before the show. 10 am – 5 pm both days. Please RSVP by July 12th. LaMantia Gallery 127 Main Street. For more information: 631-754-8414 or www.lamantiagallery.com.

 

June 29-July 30^th, 2010.Painters & Sculptors: Salamagundi Club seeks entries for Annual Open Non-Member Painting & Sculpture Juried Exhibition June 29-July 30, 2010 in NYC. Download prospectus at www.salmagundi.org

June 28-July 9. Two of John Ellsworth's photos, "Endurance" and "Moored," will be displayed in the Main Gallery of the Salmagundi Annual Juried Photo & Graphics Exhibition. Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The reception will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 6-8 pm. For more information, visit: http://salmagundi.org/

 

John will also be exhibiting his work at the following shows: July 24. NAC Art in the Park Festival;August 7 & 8. Mary O. Fritche Art Show in Westhampton Beach--on the village green;August 20-22. Montauk Art Festival on the village green. John's website: http://johnellsworth.com

 

 

 

July 22^nd   Call for Artists - Patchogue Arts Walking Tour - A lot is happening on the Arts Scene in Patchogue! This is the 3rd Walking Arts Tour, each year it draws more people to a blossoming Downtown arts scene. Get an application at: walkingartstour@yahoo.com or www.PatchogueArts.org. guest Curator Maria Macedonio-Ritter for the Fall 2010 WAT.  Ms. Ritter is a fine artist and the Founding Director of the Center for Visual Arts in Bluepoint, NY. 

 

July 23rd Gerry Hirschstein has been accepted to the upcoming Salmagundi 2010 Open Non-Members Painting and Sculpture exhibit which runs from July 11th through July 23rd.  The club is at 47 Fifth Ave. The reception is scheduled for Friday, July 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm.Also, he is a participant in the Huntington Arts Council Members show running from June 29th to August 9th at The Artrium, 25 Mellville Parkk Rd, in Mellville. The opening reception is Thursday, July 1st from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

 

 

July 24, Jo-Ann Corretti will be displaying & selling her Northport Paintings & Prints, as well as her new Color Enhanced Dramatic Photos, at Art in the Park, Northport Village Park from 10am-5pm. Jo-Ann is Celebrating 30 years of Painting Northport: ”I've painted the Northport Dock so many times, in all seasons, all angles, the village with each little quaint storefront and the Bandstand day & night. Even after all these years, my love & enthusiasm for painting Northport scenes is the same as when I first started. Please stop by & see my new work.”

 

July 25, Sunday, Jo-Ann Corretti will be displaying & selling her Long Island Paintings & Prints at the American GreenFest in Mattituck, at the Strawberry Fields on Rt. 48. On display will be Jo-Ann's Paintings & New Dramatic Color Enhanced Photos of the beautiful East End Vineyards, Farms, & Vacation scenes. http://JoannCorretti.com

 

 

 

 

July 2010. Jane McGraw-Teubner has been accepted into the International Association of Pastel Society's 16th Exhibition, to be held at the Butler Museum in Youngstown, Ohio.

 

 

August 3 - August 30Selected Works by Kate Kelly Caffe' Portofino 249 Main Street, Northport, NY  11768631-262-7656 Sun - Wed: 7AM - 7PM Thurs - Sat: 7AM - 11PM

 

August 31^st BOOK ART - Open call for artists.  Looking for books as art. Artists' books, books as sculpture. A multi-media exhibit with lectures and tie in events, contact: Yuko Nii, Founder & Artistic Director, Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 486-6012 or (917) 648-4290  wahcenter@earthlink.net  or www.wahcenter.net

 

August 3 & 10^th Introduction to Paper Collage. This two day Collage workshop will introduce you to the most popular methods using a variety of transparent and opaque papers. Explore further by adding a new dimension to these works on paper by adding pastels, colored pencils, watercolor, pen and ink and much more.  . 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.  Workshop fee:  $99.  To register, call the Art League of Long Island at (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

 

August 12 Noguchi ReINstalled Tour To commemorate the reopening of the Isamu Noguchi Foundation & Garden Museum in its completely renovated state, the Museum is placing its permanent collection on display in its entirety.  Experience a guided tour through the museum and garden. Enjoy the nearby Socrates Sculpture Park (a great New York success story) and picnic on its shores (weather permitting).  Bus departs from Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills 9am sharp.  Cost of trip $85, bagels and coffee on the way in, boxed gourmet lunch included.  Depart for home promptly @ 3:00. Presented by Mark of Elegance Transportation Company in conjunction with the Art League of Long Island. For reservations call (631) 462-5400 x222.

 

August 17^th Join internationally renowned artist, professor and curator Jerelyn Hanrahan on guided tours of the studios of Carol Gutierrez and Mort Kunstler, along with discussions of the Artists’ works.  10:30am – 3:00pm.  Tour fee:  $50. To register, call the Art League of Long Island at (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

 

August 21^st Postcards from Nature: If you have ever wanted to combine a nature walk with a painting workshop, this is for you.  Join instructor Suzan Haeni in this one-day painting workshop at Caumsett State Historic Park.  Perfect for beginner and experienced painters. 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.  Workshop fee:  $75.  To register, call the Art League of Long Island at (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

 

August 22^nd , Northport Tasting Room Gallery: Paintings by Gretchen Fuss; August 20 - September 30^th , 2010.Opening Reception, August 22, 2-5PM Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar 70 Main Street, Northport, NY  11768 631-261-0642 Open Daily 1PM – Close.

 

Portrait Photographer Cheryl Lynn Hager-Reilly will be practicing her studio portraiture on select days during the months of July, and August at the children's clothing boutique Sophi Blu, on Main Street in Northport Village, NY. Those interested in a free photo sitting session for babies, children, and families to create images for purchase may call 631-560-2772 or email cldesigns@live.com.

 

 

The Art League of Long Island seeks entries for their Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair. The juried event takes place December 4 & 5, 10am – 5pm (set up 8am), at their spacious facility in Dix Hills.   Event will feature live demonstrations, live music, food and drink. Call (631) 462-5400 x227 or visit www.artleagueli.org  to download prospectus.  Send your application in early as exhibitor space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.  Deadline to reserve space is October 19.

 

Through December: Amateur Photographers & Videographers: North Shore Promotion Alliance seeks entries for "Backroads and Byways," photos or videos celebrating the beauty, culture and history of Long Island's North Shore. Submission ongoing through December 1, 2010. Complete details and entry form at www.longislandheritagetrail.com or www.stonybrookvillage.com.

 

 

Poetry

NAC EVENT July 23^rd  2010 Northport Arts Coalition presents Poets in Port: a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month. This month will feature Joli Ienuso, at 7:30 at Caffé Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, opposite the theatre.

Upcoming readers are:

Jul 23 Joli Ienuso

Aug 27 Christine Z.

Sep 24 Tara Propper

Oct 22 Max Wheat

Theater

 

July 15-31^st The Bare Bones Repertory Company presents Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar named Desire”- a juggernaut of a play -- as powerful in its effect on 21st century audiences as it was at its Broadway premiere in 1947. No other title in the history of modern American theater is as frequently revived; no other is more universal in its emotional appeal. Directed by Jeff Bennett. Performances will be held on July 15-17, 22-24, & 29-31  8:00 p.m. at the Posey School, 57 Main Street Northport, NY. All seats are $20. Info and tickets: www.barebonestheater.com

 

July 16-18^th , 2010.  Michael Casano's one-act play, "This is a Stickup" will be part of the "American Dating Catastrophes VIII" play festival being held at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College.  Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th, 7:30pm; Sunday, July 18th, 2pm.  For additional information, visit http://www.dhpac.org/AmericanDatingCatastrophes.htm

 

July 24-August 1. Anthony Shaffer's "Whodunnit" Performed by The Minstrel Players of Northport. Performances will be on Saturdays, July 24 & 31 at 8 PM, and Sundays, July 25 & August 1 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 paid in advance. For more information, please call 631-732-2926 or visit us online at www.minstrelplayers.org or join us on Facebook.

 

August 13^th ,The Bare Bones Repertory Company presents "Ten Thousand Stories" by Susan Demasi (a reading), Friday, August 13, 8pm.  at The Posey School, 57 Main St., Northport. During the Great Depression, FDR hired out-of-work writers to tell the story of America through interviews with immigrants, factory workers, former slaves and thousands of other “ordinary” Americans.   But the project soon came under attack from the House Un-American Activities Committee for “subversive” activities.  Ten Thousand Stories: A Documentary Play, tells the story of how writing and politics clashed, dramatizing the lives of those who worked on the project, and those whose stories they tried to tell. Directed by James Conversano.  All tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. Please visit our website  www.barebonestheater.com.

 

Township Theatre Group announces it’s 2010-11Board of Directors.  Rick Grossman, President, John Emro Vice President Production, Betty Sprauer (Northport), Vice President Publicity, Betty Marmolejo, Treasurer, Kathy Firetog, Secretary and Judi Chanin, Membership.  TTG’s 2010-2011 Season will be Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” and “Play On” a farce about an inept theater company.  Season brochures will be ready in August -- email info@townshiptheatregroup.com or call 631-421-9832.  July is TTG’s membership month.  Anyone interested in joining (dues $15) to participate in upcoming theatrical endeavors – mainstage shows, library tours, monthly meetings workshops—and receive a newsletter -- may download a membership form at www.townshiptheatregroup.com.

 

Film

 

This Summer at the Cinema Arts Center:

 

July 8 at 7:30pm  Cinema Arts Centre: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S screening & book signing with Guest Speaker: Film Scholar SAM WASSON, Author of Fifth Avenue, 5 AM: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s & The Dawn of the Modern Woman

 

July 22 at 7:30pm Cinema Arts Centre In Person: RITA COSBY, Award-winning National TV Correspondent and Bestselling Author, will discuss her acclaimed new book, Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father’s Past. With screening of  KATYN, Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language Film (2008) Poland’s greatest living director, Andrzej Wajda, recreates war-torn Poland and the stories of the Polish captives and their families.

 

Advance Tickets can be purchased online at www.CinemaArtsCentre.org  at the box office during theatre hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets toll free at 1-800-838-3006

 

Throughout August: The Films of CHARLIE CHAPLIN New 35mm Prints! Dates & details online at www.CinemaArtsCentre.org

 

Also:

 

Theater of the Wild: AIR DOLL Wednesday, July 7 at 7pm & 9:10pm Click HERE for details

 

Live Music at the Cinema: BRASIL GUITAR DUO Friday, July 9 at 8pm Click HERE for details

 

Real to Reel: Documentary Film Series: WHIZ KIDS Guest Speaker: Bonnie Blackwell Co-Director of the Robert F. Kennedy Research Institute Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30pm Click HERE for details

 

Out at the Movies: Presented by the Gay & Lesbian film Festival: EDIE & THEA: A Very Long Engagement Thursday, July 15 at 7:30pm In Person: EDIE WINDOR Click HERE for details

 

RECORDED LIVE FROM THE LONDON STAGE: Dion Boucicault's LONDON ASSURANCE Friday, July 16 at 7:30pm Click HERE for details

 

Rock Legends Live: THE BEACH BOYS: Rare Performances Guest Speaker: Archivist BILL SHELLEY Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30pm Click HERE for details

 

Theater of the Wild: THE PILLOW BOOK Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30pm Click HERE for details

 

Film, Discussion, and Book Signing: KATYN Thursday, July 22 at 7:30pm In Person: TV Correspondent and Author RITA COSBY Click HERE for details

 

Live Music at the Cinema: PREMIK TUBBS AND FRIENDS Friday, July 23 at 8pm Click HERE for details

 

Let's Eat!  Films on Food: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO Thursday, July 29 at 7:30pm Guest Speaker: Long Island Biodynamic Farmer STEVE STORCH Click HERE for details

 

 

Through December: Amateur Photographers & Videographers: North Shore Promotion Alliance seeks entries for "Backroads and Byways," photos or videos celebrating the beauty, culture and history of Long Island's North Shore. Submission ongoing through December 1, 2010. Complete details and entry form at www.longislandheritagetrail.com  or www.stonybrookvillage.com.