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NORTH FORK EVENTS
Drink in the whole North Fork!
So much to see and do this weekend!
By nicHOLAS chowske
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ow that the weather is warming up, everyone’s getting ready to ditch their sweaters— particularly the animals at the Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead. The Museum is hosting its 4th Annual Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair on May 18 and 19. “Spring is the traditional time of year for the animals to get sheared,” said Beth Motschenbacher, Assistant Director of Hallockville Museum Farm. “We wanted to capture the spirit of spring shearing and getting fiber ready for the season ahead.” The two-day fair, which will be held in conjunction with the Long Island Livestock Company, will have more than 25 vendors devoted to the fiber arts. “They are all skilled artisans specializing in a facet of the fiber arts,” Motschenbacher said. “There will be demonstrations in basket weaving, rug-hooking, and needle-felting—these are traditional folk arts that people aren’t exposed to on a regular basis, and we’ll have them all here during the fair.” The Eastern Long Island Quilting Guild, the Peconic Ruggers and the Basket Weaver’s Guild of Eastern Long Island will all be in attendance. In addition to sheep, the fair will feature other fiberanimals, such as angora rabbits, alpacas and llamas. Judianne Davis-Van Nostrand and her Boarder Collie TeeCA will be herding sheep, and the Long Island Livestock Company Youth Llama Show Team will be guiding their llamas through the popular Llama
NORTH FORK For more events happening this week, check out: Arts & Galleries Listings pg. 52, Calendar pg. 55, Kids’ Calendar pg. 57
thursday, may 16 CREATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE 5:30–7 p.m. Workshop and networking event for anyone seeking to develop stronger relationships in the workplace, or for practical application of the arts. One Brecknock Rd, Greenport. 631-369-2171 eastendarts.org FRIDAY NIGHT DIALOGUES AT SI PUBLIC LIBRARY 7 p.m. Books available for sale and signing. 37 N Ferry Rd., Shelter Island. 631-749-0042 shelterislandpubliclibrary.org ROLLING THUNDER AT THE ALL STAR 8 p.m.–midnight $18 All you can bowl, including shoes. Every Monday & Thursday. Thursdays are also Pizza Thursdays, all day! $7 slice and a pint or $28 pie and a pitcher. 96 Main Road, Riverhead. 631-998-3565 theallstar.com
friday, may 17 FRIDAY NIGHTS WITH MARK & MIKE AT LIEB CELLARS OREGON ROAD 6–9 p.m. Live music, wine and local beer. Open every day from 12–7. Half-priced glasses 4–7 p.m. at Lieb Mattituck, Mon.–Fri. 13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue. 631-298-1942 LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY AT THE NORTH FORK TASTING ROOM 6–10 p.m., Listen to local musician Walter Finley while you sample Long Island beer and wine. 3225 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-727-9513 northforktastingroom.com FILM SCREENING AT SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 5/17, 7 p.m. A screening of the award-winning
Obstacle Course. “It’s a great way for people to acquaint themselves with these traditional art forms and to see them firsthand,” Motschenbacher said. The Hallockville Museum Farm is a nonprofit organization devoted to reconnecting the community with its agricultural heritage. “All of the traditional families out here on the East End produced their own fiber,” Motschenbacher said. “Whether they had some sheep on their farm or they grew flax, farmers had to be self-sufficient.” Farmers produced their own fiber to work with, and the women would spin the yarn, do the weaving and the knitting. The museum began working with the Long Island Livestock Company four years ago to put together an event that could educate the public about these traditional fiber crafts, and show that they are still alive and well. The Long Island Livestock Co. is a working fiber farm that produces a range of products, from llama yarn to bath products made from lanolin— an oil that comes from sheep’s wool. The Fleece and Fiber Fair has become more popular each year. “We usually get around 1,200 people,” Motschenbacher said. “This is the first year that we’ve chartered a bus that’s leaving directly from Manhattan and coming to the museum, because we’ve had so much interest from people in the New York Metro area.” Also new this year, Vogue Knitting, one of the largest magazines devoted to knitting and the fiber arts, is co-sponsoring the event, and representatives will be
independent film “Shelter Island: Art + Friendship + Discovery.” Features Shelter Islanders. Q&A with the filmmaker, Michael Canzoniero, will follow. Donations appreciated. 37 N Ferry Rd., Shelter Island. 631-749-0042 shelterislandpubliclibrary.org
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Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Farm
Bringing in the sheep
available to meet visitors and sign books. Craft vendors from Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and upstate New York will be selling supplies and finished goods, and the Maple Tree BBQ of Riverhead will be on hand to provide some tasty barbecue, while the Hallockville Bake Shop sells their homemade baked goods, all to support the museum. “People can expect to see animals in a new light,” Motschenbacher said. “They’ll learn where their wool comes from and more about these traditional crafts, and even get to try doing them.” Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair, Hallockville Farm Museum, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., May 18 and 19. $5 for adults, children under 12 free. Hallockville.com
O PICK OF THE WEEK SUNDAY, MAY 19
Healing Heart 5K 8 a.m. (see below)
LIVE MUSIC AT TWEEDS 7–10 p.m. Various artists on Friday Nights. 17 East Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-3151 tweedsrestaurant.com FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE PITS: JAMESPORT VINEYARDS 7 p.m. 1216 Main Rd., Jamesport. Serving wine until 9 p.m. 631-722-5256 jamesportwines.com MOVIN’ OUT AT SUFFOLK THEATER 8 p.m. Piano man Henry Haid, from Broadway musical “Movin’ Out” and his 10-piece band will perform their latest album. $35. 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343 suffolktheater.com
LIVE MUSIC AT RAPHAEL VINEYARD AND WINERY 1:30–4:30 p.m. Live music by Norman Vincent. Also on 6/14, 6/20, & 6/28. 39390 Route 25, Peconic. Also on Sundays. 631-765-1100 raphaelwine.com BRING HOME ONE OF OUR OWN: FUNDRAISER FOR TERRANCE LAWRENCE 7 p.m.–midnight. 50/50 raffle, giveaways, live performances by Mike Check & Co., The Locals, J.U.S. Evolution. 16 and up. $20. Knights of Columbus, 2050 Depot Ln., Cutchogue.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY AT THE ALL STAR 9 p.m.–midnight. Live local bands weekly. Come early for happy hour, free buffet and drink specials. 96 Main Rd., Riverhead. 631-998-3565 theallstar.com
“IT’S STILL ROCK & ROLL TO ME” AT SUFFOLK THEATER 8 p.m. A retrospective look and listen at not only the music of Billy Joel, but also the history of the band. Starring Wade Preston and the Movin’ Out Band. $35. 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343 suffolktheater.com
saturday, may 18
sunday, may 19
HEART RIDE 7 a.m–3 p.m. The 2013 Heart Ride will be limited to 150 participants who each commit to raising a minimum of $750 or $1200 for couples. Ride will begin at Rotations Bicycle Center, 32 Windmill Ln., Southampton. americanheartride.org 631-734-2804
4TH ANNUAL HEALING HEART 5K 8–9:45 a.m., Registration, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Health Expo, 10 a.m. Fun Run begins, 10:15 a.m. Race begins! 11:15 a.m. Awards celebration. 11:30–2 p.m. Live Music! Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead. Preregistration Adults are $30, kids 16 and under are $15. americanheartride.org 631-734-2804
LONG ISLAND FLEECE & FIBER FAIR 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Also on 5/19. Ongoing demonstrations and workshops in sheep herding, shearing, wool & fleece dying, spinning, weaving and more. Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead. 631-298-5292 hallockville.com
BIG BAND AT SUFFOLK THEATER 2 p.m. “We Came to Play” featuring New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band. $50 includes the Brunch Buffet, $30 show only. 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343 suffolktheater.com
LWV AT SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Noon–2 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Shelter Island will meet. All Islanders are welcome. 37 N Ferry Rd., Shelter Island. 631-749-0042 shelterislandpubliclibrary.org
Send listings to kelly@danspapers.com before noon on Friday. Check out DansHamptons.com for more listings and events.