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44TH ANNUAL PAUMANAUKE POW-WOW
The Paumanauke Native American Festival presents the 44th Annual Paumanauke Pow-Wow, taking place Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9 at Tanner Park in Copiague.
Celebrating Native American heritage and traditions, this family-friendly annual event welcomes visitors of all ages for two days filled with vibrant cultural experiences, including Traditional, Inter-Tribal and Aztec dance performances, exciting dance competitions, traditional drumming, Native American artisans, artists, crafts, authentic foods, and specialty vendors.
Saturday, August 8 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Grand Entry Ceremonies: Noon & 7:00 PM.
Sunday, August 9 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Grand Entry Ceremony: Noon Tanner Park 400 Baylawn Avenue Copiague Admission Adults: $10 Seniors (60+) & Teens (12–16): $5 For additional info visit www. paumanauke.org or call (516) 495-6076.
SAYVILLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The inaugural Sayville International Film Festival (SIFF), scheduled for August 13 to 16th, announced that Sayville natives and industry veterans Paula Hart and Melissa Joan Hart of Hartbreak Films will headline the festival as the inaugural recipients of The Vanguard Legacy Award.
Positioned geographically and culturally as a vital mid-island bridge between the Tribeca and Hamptons International Film Festivals, SIFF offers a premiere cinematic experience at a fraction of the cost of its neighboring giants.
Founded by award-winning filmmaker and Producers Guild of America (PGA) member Maria Capp, SIFF’s mandate is to bridge over a decade of Capp’s Los Angeles industry relationships with her hometown of Sayville. The festival is dedicated to providing vocational connections and professional tools to emerging and underserved filmmaker voices who lack ready access to the business. SIFF focuses on the critical “what’s next” in the filmmaking lifecycle; helping creators navigate the transition from earning creative laurels to building a sustainable career.
Festival Information: www.sayvilleinternationalfilmfestival.com/
BAAND TOGETHER DANCE FESTIVAL
Lincoln Center’s summer-long celebration of dance continues in July as the BAAND Together Dance Festival returns for its sixth year, reuniting five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies—Ballet Hispánico New York, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem—on one stage from July 28-August 1st, at the David H. Koch Theater as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City.
This festival offers the rare chance to experience programming curated collaboratively by the artistic directors of each company, including repertory favorites. The Festival began when the performing arts were coming back after the height of the pandemic in 2021 as a new form of collaboration in celebration of the return to live performance.
Performances:Tue-Fri at 7:30 PM, Sat at 4:00 PM. All tickets are offered for Choose-What-You-Pay, reflecting Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ commitment to making world-class artistry as accessible as possible.
FIRST ANNUAL BROOKLYN JAZZ FEST
On August 8th, the inaugural Brooklyn Jazz Festival will premiere at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, located in Brooklyn’s historic Prospect Park.
Kicking off at noon with emerging guitarist Vinicius Gomes & Bailinho and wrapping by 10 PM, the festival will present headliner and pianist Jason Moran and his generation-defining trio, The Bandwagon, with special guests Akili Bradley (trumpet) and Devon Gates (double bass). Prior to Moran, will be the iconoclastic pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba with First Meeting, a supergroup featuring saxophone colossus Chris Potter, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Eric Harland.
Also on the main stage, earlier, Potter’s quartet featuring pianist Craig Taborn, bassist Joe Martin and drummer Kendrick Scott will play in addition to bassist Linda May Han Oh Quartet, and Marcus Gilmore’s Journey to the New. Oh, best known for her work with Pat Metheny, Dave Douglas and Vijay Iyer, in addition to her own lauded recordings; and the equally commanding drummer Marcus Gilmore, a veteran of bands led by Iyer, Chick Corea and other masters round out the main stage lineup.
It’s a beautiful multi-use space located in the southeast corner of Prospect Park (171 East Drive, Brooklyn. ) Visit www.bklynjazzfest.com to purchase tickets.
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LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY: ARTIST OF THE GILDED AGE
From July 25 through November 8th, the Nassau County Museum of Art presents Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artist of the Gilded Age, a landmark exhibition celebrating one of America’s most influential artists and designers. Featuring more than 130 oil and watercolor paintings from the Museum’s holdings, the exhibition offers an unprecedented examination of Tiffany’s achievements as a painter and demonstrates how his lifelong engagement with painting informed the innovations that would later make him internationally renowned in the decorative arts.
The exhibition marks the first time the full scope of the Museum’s Louis Comfort Tiffany painting collection will be presented together. Made possible through the Museum’s acquisition of the largest private collection of Tiffany paintings between 2013 and 2015—subsequently expanded through additional gifts and acquisitions—the exhibition positions painting at the center of Tiffany’s artistic vision. Complementing the paintings are loans of stained-glass windows, lamps, furniture, decorative arts, and works by Tiffany’s contemporaries, providing important context for the artistic movements that shaped his career, including Art Nouveau and the American Aesthetic Movement. Together, these works illuminate the shared artistic principles that united Tiffany’s diverse creative pursuits and
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reveal painting as a continual source of inspiration throughout his life.
The Museum, at One Museum Drive, off Northern Boulevard in Roslyn Harbor is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 AM to 4:45 PM. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 and above), and $5 for students and children (4 to 12).
NINTENDO NIGHTS AT THE JAZZ LOFT
What happens when Mario trades his plumber’s wrench for a trumpet, Link swaps his sword for a saxophone, and Kirby joins a jazz combo? Find out when The Jazz Loft presents Nintendo Nights, a pair of unique jam sessions celebrating the music behind some of the world’s most beloved video games.
On Wednesday, July 30 and August 13 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM, gamers, musicians and music lovers alike are invited to experience iconic themes from Nintendo favorites such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Pokémon, Donkey Kong and more, reimagined through the creativity and spontaneity of jazz.
In recent years, a growing number of young jazz musicians have embraced video game music as a legitimate and surprisingly rich source of musical inspiration. With memorable melodies, adventurous harmonies and a devoted fan base, these soundtracks have found a natural home in the jazz world.
THE LAST WALTZ CELEBRATION
On Thanksgiving Day 1976, The Last Waltz was held at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Band’s farewell concert featured a who’s who of rock royalty from Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Eric Clapton to Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell and Ronnie Hawkins. This epic musical event was later immortalized in Martin Scorsese’s landmark film, “The Last Waltz,” widely considered one of the greatest concert films ever made.
The THE BAND Band is the world’s leading tribute to The Band, having performed more than 400 shows for audiences across the United States since their founding in 2007. In 2012, they created The Last Waltz Celebration, with over 50 performances to date.
Saturday November 7th, 8:00 PM at The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts 71 East Main Street Patchogue, Box Office: 631-207-1313 Email: info@ patchoguetheatre.org
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL
Cagney The Musical comes to Bay Street Theater this summer. Get ready for a toe-tapping night at the theater.
Produced in association with Riki Kane Larimer, Cagney brings Hollywood legend James Cagney to life in a dance musical that celebrates family, perseverance, and the golden age of American show business. It’s the kind of theater everyone can enjoy together.
Tickets are just $10. For more information, call 631-751-1895 or visit The Jazz Loft.
SUMMER AND THE CITY ADVENTURE
The city is hot. The cocktails are cold. And somewhere, Carrie is probably wondering if summer flings ever really go out of style.
This season, On Location Tours is inviting fans to its beloved Sex and the City Hotspots Tour, a fun bus tour through the world of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda.
Whether you’re a longtime devotee who can still quote every brunch conversation or someone simply looking for the ultimate New York summer experience, the tour offers a chance to spend an afternoon stepping directly into the universe that transformed Manhattan into television’s most glamorous fifth character.
Pass by Carrie’s iconic West Village brownstone for the ultimate photo-op. Sip a discounted cosmopolitan at Onieal’s, aka Scout Bar, the now-famous restaurant and bar whose setting is just as memorable as the cocktail.
Grab a complimentary cupcake at Magnolia Bakery, the sweet West Village staple forever tied to the show’s legacy.
Discover locations from the movies as well as newer locations from And Just Like That! and experience the next chapter of the Sex and the City universe. 212-683-2027
From vaudeville beginnings to classic Hollywood fame, Cagney follows the rise of a true American original, filled with rhythm, heart, humor, and the unforgettable spirit of one of the screen’s most iconic stars.
Bay Street Theater,One Long Wharf Sag Harbor, 631-725-9500
Email: boxoffice@baystreet.org Wednesday-Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM, 30 minutes before showtime.
BELINDA CARLISLE TO THE SUFFOLK
Rock stars come and rock stars go. In an ever-changing landscape of shifting musical trends, few artists stand the test of time. Belinda Carlisle is one of those rare talents who continues to remain relevant after nearly four decades in the business. Amidst changing tastes, the gifted and glamorous singer-songwriter has indelibly touched the hearts of pop fans around the world with her unique blend of gutsy vocals, emotively charged melodies and picturesque lyrics.
With a multi-dimensional, internationally acclaimed recording catalog and countless tours showcasing her chameleonic musical prowess, the woman who began her career as co-founder and lead vocalist of groundbreaking all-female new wave/rock band The Go-Go’s has amassed worldwide sales in excess of 15 million albums and singles.
With Carlisle’s string of ‘80s and ‘90s hits recently coming to the attention of a whole new generation through social media she is better placed than ever to retain her position as an ageless purveyor of timeless pop.
Tickets $65 – $150 visit TheSuffolk.org or call the Box Office at 631-727-4343
The Suffolk | 118 East Main Street | Riverhead
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JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY TRIBUTE CONCERT
This year’s ‘Just Wild About Harry’ Chapin tribute show, to be held in Huntington’s Heckscher Park (Prime Avenue and Main Street), will feature 18 acts and threedozen or so of Long Island’s top musicians and songwriters, and something never done before: a new song, co-written by Harry Chapin. The concert will take place on the Harry Chapin Rainbow Stage on Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 PM.
Concert organizer Stuart Markus’ folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time performs in the show. Other performers in the show include Judith Zweiman, Duane Michael Tucker, Martha Trachtenberg, Karen Bella, Roger Silverberg, Debra Lynne, Lora Kendall, Patricia Shih & Stephen Fricker, Roger Street Friedman, Princess Peapod, Mountain Maidens, James O’Malley, Media Crime, Lisa Ann & Akiva Wharton, Judy Merrick, Christine Solimeno, Grand Folk Railroad, Gerald Bair, Wonderous Stories, Toby Tobias, Mara Levine and Matthew Ponsot, in various ensembles.
The 6:30 PM concert is free, but attendees are asked to bring donations of nonperishable food to support Long Island Cares, Inc.
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JOAN DIDION’S “YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING”
The Year of Magical Thinking arrives at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in a one-night-only benefit reading of the play by Joan Didion, featuring Edie Falco, directed by John Benjamin Hickey. This reading to benefit The New Group and Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center takes place Sunday, August 2 at 8:00 PM at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (76 Main St, Westhampton Beach), with a reception immediately following.
Tickets: $144, $161, $173 (all fees included). Tickets can be purchased at whbpac.org.
Based on her award-winning novel, this poignant memoir about loss and love is a masterclass in Joan Didion’s iconic style of precision and keen observation.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER AS AI JUDGE
Amazon Luna is putting gamers and families on trial before the Terminator himself with the release of their latest Game Night title, Courtroom Chaos: with Arnold Schwarzenegger – included at no additional cost to Prime members.
In this latest edition, players face off in a bright, larger-than-life courtroom fused with Arnold’s action-hero world, where no two sessions are the same. The voice-driven party game lets you invent outrageous characters, spin wild stories, and do whatever it takes to defend your testimony.
Powered by generative AI, Judge Arnold, who lends his voice, look and personality to the game, reacting to every argument in real time — no scripts, no controllers, only your voice and imagination driving the chaos. It’s a hilariously fun gaming experience that puts AI to work in the most entertaining way possible: making every case original, every exchange unpredictable, and every verdict delivered in his commanding style.
THINKING FORWARD LECTURE “EQUALITY MATTERS”
The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center has been hosting talks annually with one goal in mind—creating space for the community to learn from one another, to explore topics that aren’t always discussed in other forums, and to deepen understanding across different perspectives. The hope is that when people walk away from these talks, they not only gain knowledge but also a greater appreciation for the diverse voices and important issues within our diverse community.
With Stacey Abrams, lawyer, author & former Georgia State Legislator, moderated by Ken Miller, author, activist, financier, long-time “Center” advisory board member. Tuesday, July 28th, 7PM Guild Hall 158 Main Street, East Hampton, 631.324.0806 info@guildhall.org
DIONNE WARWICK AT COLDEN CENTER
Six-time Grammy Award–winning icon Dionne Warwick brings her Over and Out – Farewell Tour to Queens for a special evening celebrating her legendary career. With more than 75 charted hits and over 100 million records sold worldwide, Warwick’s timeless voice has shaped generations of music.
Enjoy classics including “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Alfie,” “Déjà Vu,” “Heartbreaker,” and more as she takes the stage for a heartfelt farewell performance.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a living legend live on stage as she takes her final bow in Queens—an extraordinary night honoring a lifetime of music, artistry, and inspiration.
Saturday November 7th, 8 PM Colden Auditorium 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, Box Office: 718-7938080 Email: boxoffice@kupferbergcenter.org
2026 QUEENS JAZZ TRAIL CONCERT SERIES
Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and NYC Parks announced the return of the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series, a free outdoor music series celebrating the borough’s worldrenowned jazz heritage. The series brings live jazz performances to parks across Queens for seven consecutive Thursdays through August 27, 2026.
Inspired by Flushing Town Hall’s Queens Jazz Trail Map, the series honors Queens’ deep connections to legendary jazz artists, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Charles Mingus. Since the 1920s, Queens has been home to hundreds of jazz musicians who shaped the genre while living in neighborhoods across the borough. The Queens Trail Map highlights the homes and histories of these iconic artists and continues to expand with ongoing research and discoveries.
“Flushing Town Hall is a home for jazz,” says FTH Executive and Artistic Director Ellen Kodadek.
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FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AT HARRY CHAPIN LAKESIDE THEATRE IN EISENHOWER PARK
Thursday, July 16th
Harry Chapin Day – Corey Rieman and The Dilemma Band with Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute
Saturday, July 18th
Simply Stapleton –Chris Stapleton Tribute
Sunday, July 19th - 6:00pm
Last Exit – Pearl Jam Tribute Foo For All – Foo Fighters Tribute
Thursday, July 23rd
LANIE GARDNER & BROOKE MORIBER
Friday, July 24th
ZBTB – Zac Brown Band Tribute and Guys with Guitars
Saturday, July 25th - 6:30pm
JEFFERSON STARSHIP, ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION, FIREFALL AND PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE
Sunday, July 26th - 4:00pm
Family Day On The Lake, featuring Beauty and The Beat, Princesses and wide-ranging entertainment for children and families
Thursday, July 30th
3 Decades Rewind
Rock Hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s
Friday, July 31st
Half Step – Grateful Dead Tribute
Saturday, August 1st
SALUTE TO VETERANS with Desert Highway – Eagles Tribute and American Bombshell
Sunday, August 2nd
Lovesong – 80s New Wave Tribute
Thursday, August 6th
THE OUTLAWS
Friday, August 7th
COLE SWINDELL
Saturday, August 8th
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
Monday, August 10th - 6:00pm
Senior Afternoon Concert
Gerry Ferretti and the Mutant Kings and Jenna Esposito
Thursday, August 13th
Neil Diamond Tribute
Friday, August 14th
Swingtime Big Band
Saturday, August 15th
MIDTOWN MEN ORIGINAL CAST OF JERSEY BOYS
Thursday, August 20th
Let’s Sing Taylor – Taylor Swift Tribute
Friday, August 21st
LOUD LUXURY with OPENING BY DJS CAFFEINE ACADEMY, DJ DENNIS THE MENACE AND JUST JOE
Sunday, August 23rd
WORLD RENOWNED PUERTO RICAN SALSA ORCHESTRA
Thursday, August 27th
Long Island’s American Idols featuring Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen with Special Guests
Friday, August 28th
Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute
Monday, August 31st
FLO RIDA
Tuesday, September 1st
ZZ TOP
Thursday, September 3rd
THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET
Friday, September 4th
LOS LOBOS
Saturday, September 5th
Streetfighter – Rolling Stones Tribute, Who’s Next – The Who Tribute
SPORTS BEAT
The Knicks ended their 53-year NBA title drought thanks to, not surprisingly, the heroics of Jalen Brunson, who poured in 45 points in Game 5 to win the series against the San Antonio Spurs.
The 2026 NBA Finals will always be remembered for the Knicks rallying from 29 points down to win Game 4. Give the Knicks credit for resilience, but Charles Barkley was correct in calling the Spurs “the dumbest team in the history of western civilization.” The Spurs had zero idea about clock management strategy; committed dumb fouls; and hoisted needless low percentage threepointers with a big lead.
It was not that long ago when a team blew a 20-point or more big lead at any point in a basketball game, it was big news. It is all too common in the NBA these days. That reflects poorly on the product.
The Mets “unretired” David Wright’s #5 uniform for Knicks guard Jose Alvarado who threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field before the NBA Finals got
underway. Alvarado’s Knicks uniform number is 5, and the Mets were happy to accommodate him.
I jokingly told him to put in a good word for me to the Knicks PR director because they treat their media credentials as if they are the gold in Fort Knox. “That’s above my paygrade!” Alvarado chuckled.
Pepsi wisely took advantage of Knicks fever by having ticket giveaway promotions, and by putting diehard Knicks fans’ faces on Times Square billboards.
The Mets recently inducted Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine into their Hall of Fame. Both were members of the Mets during one of the bleakest periods in the team’s history–the late 1970s. “We did not draw many fans, but I do remember there were a lot of teenage girls who wanted to see Maz!” Valentine said with a smile.“It was a dark time in New York. Trains were filled with graffiti; crime was skyrocketing; we had that blackout; and of course, there was Son of Sam,” Mazzilli recalled.
The Tribeca Film Festival, which marked its 25th anniversary this past June, needs to beef up its sports documentaries. That used to be a strength, but the only one which debuted this year was “Born Melo” about the
THEATER: OFF-BROADWAY GEMS
Not to be missed: You have only until August 16 to catch the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critic Circle Award-winning revival of “Ragtime.” One of America’s greatest musicals, it is a deeply felt examination of both the promise and the failure of the American Dream as reflected through the lives of Black Americans, immigrants and affluent white families. Director Lear deBessonet’s spectacular production explodes with passion, humanity and soaring musical power. Award winners Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy, as well as Brandon Uranowitz are giving performances of a lifetime. (Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center). lct.org/shows/ragtime
Off-Broadway is teeming with exciting new musicals and plays. Whoopi Goldberg’s trailblazing 1984 one-woman show, “The Whoopi Monologues” returns to New York for a new generation. Because no single performer can embody the unforgettable characters Goldberg created, five acclaimed actresses – Kerry Washington, Dominique Fishback, Pinnock and Tonywinners Kara Young and Kecia Lewis, bring her indelible character studies to life under the direction of Whitney White. (Mitzi Newhouse Theatre at Lincoln Center) lct.org/shows/the-whoopi-monologues/
Inspired by the 1999 film, “A Walk on the Moon” is a new musical with book and additional lyrics by the original screenwriter Pamela Gray, and music and lyrics by AnnMarie Milazzo. Set during the summer of 1969, the story traces the awakening of a young Brooklyn mother and housewife who, while vacationing at a Catskills bungalow colony, finds herself swept into the cultural revolution surrounding the Woodstock music festival. The cast features Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Sam Gravitte, Andrea Burns, and Sophie Pollono under the direction of Sheryl Kaller. (Laura Pels Theater) awalkonthemoonmusical.com/
Fascinated by the little that is known of the true story of 17th Century Palermo serial murderess Giulia Tofana, Grammy and Emmy-winner
by Jane Klain
Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland’s lead singer) has written the book, music and lyrics for “Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo,” in which she also stars. Allegedly driven to poison her abusive husband, Tofana is said to have supplied other women with her arsenic to murder their own abusive husbands, creating a secret sisterhood of survivors. The world premiere cast includes Quentin Earl Darrington, Emily Fink, Bre Jackson, among others under the direction of Tony-winner Mary Zimmerman. (Perelman Arts Center) pacnyc.org/whats-on/giulia/
In playwright Erica Murray’s “The Loved Ones,” four women unexpectedly find themselves sharing the same remote Irish Airbnb farmhouse. As secrets are revealed, the strangers discover they have more in common than simply their relationships with the owner’s late son. Maryann Plunkett stars as the farmhouse’s owner, Claire O’Malley plays the son’s grieving widow, Alana Raquel Bowers is the son’s pregnant girlfriend and Donna Lynne Champlin plays an American tourist. Directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey, the new Irish play explores motherhood, grief and the “families we find when life doesn’t go to plan.” Through August 2. (Irish Repertory Theatre) irishrep.org
Free Shakespeare in the Park concludes this season with “The Winter’s Tale,” Shakespeare’s tragicomedy of irrational jealousy, forgiveness, redemption and the enduring power of love. Raul Esparza, Lily Rabe, Chuck Cooper and Steven Skybell head the stellar cast under the direction of Tony-winner Daniel Sullivan. Previews begin July 25. (Delacorte Theatre) publictheater.org
Jalen Brunson
Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade
THE LOVED ONES at Irish Rep Photo by Carol Rosegg
By Lloyd Carroll
life of former Knicks star, and current NBC Sports NBA studio analyst, Carmelo Anthony. NBA legend Dwyane Wade attended the premiere.
Prime Video Sports personality
Taylor Rooks was interviewed by her NBC Entertainment counterpart, Zuri Hall, as part of the TFF’s Tribeca X pop culture discussion series.
Eli Manning has gotten a lot of mileage from his “Chad Powers” alter ego. He donned a disguise and a fake accent to create a fictional quarterback who tried to join the Penn State football team during a summer open tryout as part of Disney Plus’s “Eli’s Places.”
Actor Glen Powell took on the Chad Powers character for a Hulu series of the same name. It will be getting a second season on Hulu.
Manning is now expanding the concept to Prime Video with an “Eli Manning Presents the Undercovers” series. NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney is donning the prosthetics and adopting a British accent to fool both racing fans and even those in the industry in the first “Undercovers” for Prime Video.
Swedish Formula 1 driver Felix Rosenqvist won the largest prize money in motor sports history when his car crossed the line first at this year’s Indy 500. Rosenqvist received a check for $4.34 million. This was the second year in which FOX Sports had the broadcast rights for America’s most famous race.
The FIFA World Cup has been a ratings bonanza for both FOX Sports, which has the English-speaking telecast rights in the US, and for Telemundo, which has the Spanish language rights. Over 16 million people tuned in to watch the opening FIFA World Cup match between Paraguay and the USA on FOX, while
nearly 9 million watched it on Telemundo/Peacock.
While Major League Soccer shut down for the World Cup, the lesser-known professional league, the United Soccer League kept playing. One of the teams in the USL, Brooklyn FC, plays their games in Maimonides Park, the home of the Mets’ High-A farm club, the Brooklyn Cyclones. Last month, Brooklyn FC gave out a bobblehead of Tim Weah, who is a member of the US National Men’s Team playing in the World Cup. Weah was born in Brooklyn and has an equity stake in Brooklyn FC.
“Saturday Night Live” cast member Marcello Hernandez will be hosting the 2026 ESPYs which will be televised on ABC on July 15. This marks the return of the ESPYs to New York in over 25 years. There is a tie-in between the ESPYs and Fanatics Fest which will take place at Javits Center from July 16-19.
Nassau County Executive, and New York State Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bruce Blakeman attended the hockey contest between the Jerusalem Capitals and the Tel Aviv Hockey Club which was held at UBS Arena in midMay. It was part of a Jewish Heritage Month celebration.
The MLB Network has not been available on Optimum since the start of the year. It is strange how there has not been much of an outcry over that from Optimum customers.
Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine
WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!®
Wheel of Fortune LIVE!® will be stopping at The Cabaret Theatre (The Cab) at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th with both shows starting at 8:00 PM as part of its 60-city national tour. Hosted by a celebrity guest host, Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings the excitement of everyone’s favorite TV game show to life, giving fans the chance to solve puzzles, win prizes and possibly become a Wheel of Fortune® TV contestant.
At Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, audience members will be randomly selected to come up on stage to spin the famous Wheel and show their skill by calling consonants, buying vowels and solving puzzles for an opportunity to win fantastic prizes, including vacations to destinations like Paris and Hawaii, or cash prizes up to $10,000.
New this year, fans of Wheel of Fortune® will also be able to audition on-site for the chance to appear as a contestant on a future episode of the TV show alongside hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White!
Tickets are on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
TAKING BACK SUNDAY COMING TO HARD ROCK
Rock band Taking Back Sunday is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 PM.
Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com. All shows are subject to change.
Taking Back Sunday, who released their eighth studio album 152 in late 2023, often refer to themselves as the ‘luckiest guys you will meet.’ The new album, featuring 10 intensely vulnerable and absorbing new tracks, was delivered with fresh ambition and a newfound purpose. It stands among the most genuinely reflective and emotionally pure efforts of Taking Back Sunday’s illustrious career. Starting out just hoping to release at least one album and go on tour, the band has since sold millions of albums, has multiple tracks with streams hitting the multiple hundred million mark, toured the world several times over, performed at all of the biggest festivals and are still always looking forward.
DAUGHTRY 20 YEARS UNPLUGGED TOUR
Multi-platinum Multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band Daughtry announced their 20 Years Unplugged tour, a special fall run that will bring two decades of songs into intimate theatres and performance spaces across the U.S including Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, October 15th at 8:00 PM, joined by special guest Ryan Perdz.
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster, with fans also able to purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office while supplies last.
Since 2006 Daughtry has remained a dominant force for nearly two decades. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Chris Daughtry, the band has sold more than 11 million records worldwide, earned four Grammy nominations, received American Music Awards, and achieved multiple Billboard chart-toppers, including three No. 1 Rock singles.
Entering a bold new chapter with their latest albums, Dearly Beloved and Shock to the System, Daughtry delivers a harder-edged, high-impact statement that reaffirms their evolution and staying power—proving they’re not just part of the rock conversation but are still driving it.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
TAYLOR DAYNE WOMEN WHO ROCK™ BENEFIT CONCERT
The annual Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert, presented by Gibson Gives, will return to Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, October 17th, headlined by global pop icon Taylor Dayne. More than just a concert, Women Who Rock™ (WWR) is a movement that brings together music, advocacy, and philanthropy to support critical women’s health research.
This year’s concert will feature a dynamic, all femalefronted lineup. In addition to Taylor Dayne, the evening will showcase groundbreaking guitarist and vocalist Malina Moye, who will open the show with her signature National Anthem performance. Returning to the WWR stage, The Vindys will deliver their high-energy blend of rock and soul, while Kalie Shorr will perform her empowering anthem “Fight Like A Girl” as part of the SURVIVORS WHO ROCK tribute. The event will also include DJ Formosa and a special appearance by the 2026 WWR Rising Star Contest winner.
To see all event details visit: https://womenwhorock.info.
DIAL UP FESTIVAL CELEBRATES LATE ‘90’S
Dial Up Festival is a new multi-market outdoor music event celebrating the culture of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Each festival date will feature performances from Nelly and Sugar Ray, as well as additional iconic artists who helped define the crossover sound of the era, spanning pop, hip-hop, rock, punk, and alternative radio.
Dial Up Festival launches Saturday, November 7 at Castaic Lake Park in Castaic, California, just outside Los Angeles, and will feature era definining music from Nelly, Sugar Ray, Lit, Alien Ant Farm, Unwritten Law and more.
The Saturday, November 21 Dial Up Festival at Wild
Horse Pass Festival Grounds, Chandler, Arizona, adjacent to Phoenix, will feature music from Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Alien Ant Farm, Warren G, Paul Wall, Unwritten Law and more.
The Saturday, December 12 edition of Dial Up Festival is at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas. Confirmed music artists include Nelly, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Buckcherry, Paul Wall, Unwritten Law and more. In addition to a full day of music, attendees can enjoy Christmas libations, holiday-inspired specialty cocktails, and festive décor, with Santa onsite to spread good cheer.
Tickets for all three Dial Up Festival dates are on sale now at DialUpFest.com.
PIERROT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season this July with a two-week intensive program and a series of public concerts at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, July 14–24, 2026. Tickets for all concerts may be purchased one hour prior to the concert or in advance at: PierrotChamberMusicFest.simpletix.com
Friday, July 17 at 7:30 PM – The Pierrot Consort & Guest Artists
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center located at 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530. The Pierrot Consort, the faculty ensemble at the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival, includes Susan Deaver, flute; Dale Stuckenbruck, violin; Veronica Salas, viola; Maureen Hynes, cello; and Heawon Kim, piano; joined by guest artists Heejeon Ahn, violin; Sung Jin Lee, viola; Noah Koh, cello and Douglas Aliano, bass. The performance will include music of Mozart, Ginastera, Hummel and the premier of a piece by Sidney Boquiren written especially for The Pierrot Consort for the 45th Anniversary Season of the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival. General admission $25 and seniors/student $15. Further information at www.pierrotchambermusicfestival.com
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN
PETER GREEN TRIBUTE AT MY FATHER’S PLACE
Blues for Greeny and their upcoming show is at My Father’s Place on July 24th.
The music of Peter Green—best known as the founder, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the original incarnation of Fleetwood Mac—takes center stage as Blues for Greeny returns to the road for a run of live performances celebrating the golden era of British blues and late-’60s psychedelia.
The American tribute band brings Peter Green’s legendary songs such as “Oh Well” and “Black Magic Woman” to life, channeling the energy, tone, and improvisational spirit that made Green one of the most influential guitarists of his generation.
My Fathers Place is at The Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn.
GORILLAZ’ HOUSE OF KONG TO NEW YORK CITY
Following last year’s acclaimed London run and this year’s rabidly received residency in Downtown Los Angeles, the iconic gates of Kong – the fabled home of Grammy-winning British band Gorillaz – will open once more when the celebrated immersive exhibition House of Kong lands at the Agger Fish Building in Brooklyn. This limited, one-time-only run begins September 1 and concludes the morning of September 28 — the day before Gorillaz return to headline Madison Square Garden. For information, visit https://houseofkong.gigantic.com/
House of Kong’s New York run begins a little more than two weeks ahead of the September 17 kick-off of Gorillaz’ 2026 North American tour. The band’s first extensive North American trek since 2022, the tour will bring the Gorillaz live experience hailed by ROLLING STONE as “an overwhelming pop spectacle, with Damon Albarn’s steady presence to keep the audience focused” to these shores for 22 sureto-be-unforgettable arena dates (plus a headline appearance at the Shaky Knees festival). They’re appearing September 29th at Madison Square Garden.
BLUES TRAVELER AND GIN BLOSSOMS SUMMER TOUR
Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are teaming up once again for an electrifying co-headlining smmer tour. Known for signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy,” the bands will launch a 36-date run on Monday, July 6 at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park.The tour will span coast-to-coast, stopping at iconic venues including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and August 15th at SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park, before wrapping up on Saturday, September 19.
Alternative rock band Spin Doctors rejoin the lineup for the 2026 run, while celebrating the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite, home to the GRAMMY®-nominated hit “Two Princes.” Together, the tour unites three of alternative rock’s most enduring live acts.
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CLASSIC ROCK
RUSH’S RAPTUROUS RETURN
RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson kicked off the highly anticipated ‘Fifty Something’ Tour with the first of 4 sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, marking the band’s first tour performance in 11 years.
Joined by acclaimed drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, RUSH opened the show with a signature opening film that pays tribute to and celebrates the band’s more than fifty year career and then broke into 11 minute “Xanadu” with both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed behind the fog with their signature double neck guitars.
RUSH performed 2 career-spanning sets, with Night 1 featuring fan favorites including “Limelight,” “The Spirit of Radio,” “Tom Sawyer” and “YYZ,” alongside beloved deep cuts from across the band’s legendary catalog such as “By-Tor and the Snowdog.”
On Night 2, RUSH changed it up with over 9 different songs including “Free Will,” “The Trees” and “Closer to the Heart” while kicking off the second set with the entire first side of legendary album 2112 to a spellbound crowd.
The special “evening with” performances feature two sets each night, with RUSH building every setlist from a catalogue of 40 songs for this tour spanning the band’s celebrated five-decade career across. For tour dates and additional information, visit www.rush.com/tour/fifty-something.
NIGHT RANGER UNVEIL REMASTERED SINGLE
Few bands have defined the sound of American melodic rock quite like NIGHT RANGER. From the soaring anthem of “Sister Christian” to the thunderous riffs of “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” and fan favorites like (“You Can Still) Rock in America” this album’s ‘Best Of’ collection captures the very essence of their decades-long career — now refreshed for 2026.
Featuring the classic hits alongside standout tracks from their more recent albums, this compilation spans the full spectrum of NIGHT RANGER’s signature sound: anthemic choruses, blazing guitar solos, and unforgettable melodies. Highlights include the powerpop perfection of “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” the heartfelt balladry of “When You Close Your Eyes,” and the cinematic sweep of “Four in the Morning.”
But the ‘Best Of’ is not just a look back. It also celebrates the band’s creative output over the last 20 years, spotlighting tracks like “Time of Our Lives,” “High Road,” “No Time to Lose,” “Somehow Someway,” and “Truth.”
The band — Jack Blades (bass and vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums and vocals), Brad Gillis (guitars), Eric Levy (keyboards), and Keri Kelli (guitars) — delivers every track with the energy and precision that have kept NIGHT RANGER at the forefront of rock for more than four decades.
FOREIGNER BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
METAL
RATT’S DANCING UNDERCOVER
Rhino Entertainment announced the release of the 40th Anniversary of Ratt’s third studio album, Dancing Undercover, in a limited edition zoetrope, to be released on July 31st.
This Limited Edition Gatefold LP features reimagined cover artwork, and a zoetrope vinyl with moving images of the iconic band’s logo and the members themselves, all housed in an opaque bag.
Dancing Undercover’ was released in 1986 as RATT toured North America with a brand new LA band called POISON as the opening act. The lead single “Dance” hit the Billboard Hot 100 and spawned another music video hit with “Slip Of The Lip”, while “Body Talk” was featured in a key scene in the Eddie Murphy film, ‘The Golden Child’. ‘Dancing Undercover’ became RATT’s 3rd consecutive PLATINUM album and reached #26 on the Billboard Top 200.
Dancing Undercover features the classic line up of Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (guitars), Robbin Crosby (guitars), Juan Croucier (bass/ vocals), and Bobby Blotzer (drums).
SPREAD EAGLE RELEASES “THE DIVINE BRUTAL”
Hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE released their new album ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out via Frontiers Music Srl.The band also shared the new track “Forbidden Local Honey,” along with an official visualizer. SPREAD EAGLE are currently on the road on “The Brutal Divine Tour 2026,” with dates across the US, and in UK and Europe throughout the summer.
‘The Brutal Divine’ is SPREAD EAGLE’s fourth studio album and a fierce new chapter in the band’s legacy. Known for their raw energy, streetwise attitude, and explosive live performances, they once again prove why they remain a vital force in modern hard rock.
Fronted by the voice of Ray West, the band delivers a powerful collection of songs that balance grit and melody, aggression and soul. Guitarist Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda injects the record with razor-sharp riffs and soaring harmonies, while Rob De Luca (bass, vocals) and Rik De Luca (drums) form a thunderous rhythmic backbone that drives every track with authority and groove.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers
FOREIGNER release a stirring cover of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” from their forthcoming live album and concert film soundtrack, In the Eye of the Storm, due out July 24 via Green Hill/Sun Label Group/Virgin Music Group, as they continue a year of celebrations commemorating the band’s 50th anniversary.
To coincide with the single and album releases, the band will launch special limited-edition anniversary merchandise collections, celebrating fifty years of one of rock’s most iconic catalogs. Further details about the release, merchandise collection, and upcoming film can be found at: www.vertigo.live, shop.vertigo.live/collections/ foreigner and www.foreigneronline.com.
Produced by Rob De Luca, ‘The Brutal Divine’ captures the band at their most focused and dynamic - blending their classic hard rock roots with a darker, heavier edge.
MARILYN MANSON - “ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD”
Available as a Limited CD Jewel Case with O-Card; CD Jewel Case; Tan with Black, Pink and Neon Green Splatter Vinyl (limited to 1000); Bone, Pink, Green and Silver Marble Vinyl (limited to 750); Limited Pink and Red Swirl Vinyl; Green and Blue Marble Vinyl.
Available August 14th as exclusive Limited Box Set - includes Set of Five 7-Inch Ghostly Red Vinyl, Slim Case CD, Lime Green Cassette with Reversible Cover, Fold-Out Poster, Metal Pin and Set of Five Art Prints.
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BITS & PIECES
DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE ‘FREE TO LOVE’
Fresh from the release of their acclaimed new single ‘Free To Love’ featuring legendary collaborator Nile Rodgers, global music icons Duran Duran announced a brand-new remix album that reimagines the euphoric cyber-funk anthem through the lens of some of the most exciting names in contemporary dance music.
The full ‘Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes’ collection showcases an eclectic lineup of artists and producers from across the worlds of disco, house, club culture and electronic music, each bringing a distinctive perspective to one of Duran Duran’s most uplifting recent singles.
The ‘Free To Love’ remix album extends the celebrations surrounding Duran Duran’s latest anthem. Trixie Matel, Harrison, BastienkHz, Horse Meat Disco, ALISSIA, Biff Chitlins and DJ White Shadow have all made ‘Free To Love’ club ready for summer 2026, each remixing the track with their signature sound.
UK DRUM & BASS SUPERGROUP TOUR
Due to the explosive demand in North America, as seen by their sets at Coachella, Ultra Music Festival and Red Rocks this past year, WORSHIP– the collective consisting of major UK drum & bass artists Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock and 1991– have announced they will return this fall on the WORSHIP North America 2026 Tour. Additional Information can be found at: worshipartists.uk
CARLY RAE JEPSEN 24-TRACK DOUBLE ALBUM
On September 18, multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-nominated pop singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will release Day and Night via Interscope Records. Day and Night is her most cohesive artistic statement to date – a 24-track double album with 12 songs for day and 12 songs for night.
“On Wires,” the album’s first single, Jepsen will launch Day and Night with a headline performance at NYC’s All Things Go Festival on Sunday, September 27 –her first live performance of 2026. Day and Night captures a blurred, dreamlike sense of time where nights stretch into mornings and days dissolve into nights, creating a feeling of being suspended inside a moment. Working with her dream team of collaborators and friends, including Tavish Crowe, Kyle Shearer, Nate Cyphert and Cole M.G.N., Jepsen created two distinct sonic palettes for the album. Day is organic and raw, with live instrumentation and hints of 70s-inspired psychedelic pop. Night is exploratory and intense, shifting into a sleek, synth-driven world of dance pop. Together, they dive into a full range of emotion – joy, fear, love, anxiety, escapist fantasy and everything in between.
THE ROLLING STONES “JEALOUS LOVER”
The Rolling Stones announced their new single “Jealous Lover,” was released June 26th. The track is the latest to be unveiled from their forthcoming studio album Foreign Tongues, released on July 10th via Capitol Records.
As anticipation for the album continues to build, “Jealous Lover” offers another compelling example of the band’s remarkable ability to move effortlessly between musical styles. Following the upbeat pop-rock energy of previous single “In The Stars,” the new track embraces a soulful R&B groove, anchored by a captivating falsetto lead vocal from Mick Jagger.
Drawing on the band’s lifelong connection with rhythm and blues,“Jealous Lover” combines infectious melodies, rich musicianship, and sharp lyrical observations. Jagger delivers a pointed warning to an over-inquisitive lover, bringing humour, attitude, and vivid imagery to the song’s narrative.
The track is powered by expressive guitar work from Keith Richards and RonWood, whose subtle interplay drives the song’s melodic character.The rhythm section of Darryl Jones on bass and Steve Jordan on drums and percussion provides a deep and assured groove, while longtime friend and collaborator Steve Winwood adds distinctive Rhodes and organ textures. Additional instrumentation from producer Andrew Watt and keyboardist Matt Clifford further enhances the song’s warm, soulful sound.
BLINK-182’S TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS AND JACKET
Geffen Records released the 25th anniversary edition of blink-182’sTake Off Your Pants and Jacket– the first punk rock album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The landmark 2001 album, which contained the top 10 modern rock hits “The Rock Show,” “Stay Together for the Kids” and “First Date,” has had an enduring impact.
In addition to the 13 songs that appeared on the original album, the 25th anniversary edition includes six tracks that, until now, have never been available on streaming platforms. Originally released on June 12, 2001, the first printings of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket were split among three configurations, corresponding to the three emblems on the album cover – the red airplane, the yellow pants and the green jacket. Each edition contained its own pair of exclusive, hidden tracks. Prior to the 25th anniversary release, these six songs had never appeared together on one album.
BLOW BY BLOW - THE JEFF BECK STORY
BLOW BY BLOW: THE JEFF BECK STORY, by music journalists BradTolinskia and Chris Gill, is the first biography to fully capture the life, music, and mystery of this singular artist. Drawing on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, as well as extensive conversations with friends and collaborators including Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp, Clive Davis, and many others, the book delivers the most complete and revealing portrait of Beck ever assembled.
Timed to coincide with major milestones—including the 60th anniversary of the Yardbirds’ Roger the Engineer and the 50th anniversary of Wired—Blow by Blow reexamines Beck’s legacy not just as a guitar hero, but as a true musical innovator whose influence continues to reverberate across genres.
