Friday, December 7, 2018
Vol. 78, No. 49
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Murder, mystery and dinner at local shows
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
BY GARY SIMEONE
Animal shelter. Nassau County councilwoman, Michele Johnson, who attended the press conference, stressed that people need to understand the importance of pet ownership before signing the adoption papers. “I’m so happy that these animals will be adopted, but people need to understand that they will become part of their homes and families, not just a Christmas pres-
Who doesn’t like a little murder mystery theatre during their dining experience. That is exactly what a Levittown based business, called the Killing Kompany, provides to people in a variety of locations. Jon Avner, a registered SAG actor, started the business in 1993 at his Levittown home, after people began contacting him looking for murder mystery themed shows. “I’d had experience working in a show called ‘Murder on Broadway ‘ at Sardi’s in the late 1980’s, when I had my actors equity card,” said Avner. “After that people began contacting me to do these types of shows for fun.” He held his first show at a fundraiser in Akron, Ohio in 1993, at the request of a friend of the actress, Connie Britton. “I ended up putting together a show for Connie’s mother and her friends, and things kind of took off from there.” After that he began soliciting various venues to hold the shows and enlisted cast members from the Actors Studio to perform in them. The shows are held in both public and private locations including area restaurants such as Palmer’s American Grill in Farmingdale, and Riccardo’s By The Bridge in Astoria, Queens. Avner said that a typical show is held around a three or four course meal, with a crime taking place and police being called to the crime scene to solve the mystery. Dramatic background music is played during each scene and select audience members are encouraged to give their input on who they think committed the murders. “I like to think of it as a mix of stage performances with interactive improv,” said Avner. “Audience members also get their fifteen seconds of fame as they can mingle with and interact with the actors.” By the time coffee and dessert has arrived, all of the crimes and murders have taken place. An evidence table is setup in the room to view any weapons that may have been used and audience members put together a ballot
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Bruce Lev, Founder of Town of Oyster Bay Chabad, Rabbi Lipszyc, Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto at their annual Chanukah Spectacular which took place at the Plainview Shopping Centre. The event featured entertainment, activities for kids, pizza, traditional latkes and Chanukah donuts.
Bring home a new friend for the holidays BY GARY SIMEONE
A group of lovable animals at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Animal Shelter would make a wonderful gift for any family during the holidays. Last Tuesday, the Town announced that they would waive adoption fees for cats during the month of December in spirit of the holiday season. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor, Joseph Saladino, who attended the press conference, said that the
Town was doing all it could to make it easier to adopt a pet for your family. “When you adopt a pet you’re adding a family member,” said Saladino. “They can be one of the best companions for your family.” As part of the waived fees, all of the necessary services for adoption, including vaccinations, spaying, neutering and micro-chipping will be covered. Normally it would cost $84.00 to adopt a pet at the
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