Huntington Weekly December 21 Issue

Y L k e e W n o t g n i t n Hu 21-27, 2017 R E B M E DEC

YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

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Punk Rock Guitarist Turns Front Man In New Band 3

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THE FOODIES Newly-Renovated Matteo’s Serves Up Italian Fare 6

BUSINESS Shop For Latest In Clothing, Accessories At Towne 8

Vanderbilt Museum Decorated For Holiday Season Local high schooler, organist earns collegiate honor 4

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Happy Holidays!

Cold-hearted Caregiver

In my experience, I find that the best way to get holiday shopping done quickly and painlessly is to visit lesson for all of us to learn. We all have our small businesses. Malls will defistrengths and weaknesses, and sometimes we need nitely be mobbed the week before to ask for help when the task beChristmas so shopping will be a fore us is too much to handle IN THE KNOW struggle. Local boutiques will be alone. I learned this the hard way WITH AUNT ROSIE less crowded and customer servthis past weekend when I deice will be at the forefront of the cided that I was going to move my Christmas tree. store so that customers can purI just wanted to move my tree about five feet to the chase the best gift for their loved one. left in my living room, and I thought to myself “How hard could it be, I only have to move it a couUnsung heroes… I want to take a second to ple of feet.” Moving heavy objects is not one of my

Know your limits… I think it’s an important

thank the postal workers who, each year without fail, help us deliver messages of hope, love and joy to our friends and family across the country. While in this digital age it may be a lost art, a letter can still go a long way. I for one love to get holiday cards in the mail; they never fail to make me smile. And sending them out myself is also a joy. Also, with online shopping becoming more and a more popular, these same people also work extra hard to make sure we get our packages on time. For that, thank you!

strengths, and when I tried to side my tree over the only thing that moved was me as I slipped and fell on my face. Fortunately I wasn’t injured, but I think I will swallow my pride and ask for help next time.

Last minute shopping… It’s hard to believe that Christmas will be celebrated by many in just a few days. It feels as if it was only yesterday when I attended the nearest farm with my niece and nephew to enjoy hayrides and select the biggest pumpkin in the lot. Over the weekend, we drove around Huntington to view the biggest holiday displays, from Santa Claus and his reindeers atop homes to toy soldiers lined up along the walkway.

It’s any wonder that while enjoying the holiday festivities and events, one could forget shopping for gifts. Fortunately for me, I’m nearly done with my Christmas shopping, which is a new practice I hope to take on in the following years. However, many have yet to go out and shop for Christmas presents.

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A 44-year-old Huntington Station woman was arrested on Dec. 14 in Huntington for stealing from an elderly woman for whom she was working as a caregiver between January and October, according to police. The suspect had the elderly woman make out checks to cash to be used for purchasing necessary items, but instead the suspect cashed over $50,000 worth of checks and kept the money, Suffolk police said.

Police have charged the woman with seconddegree grand larceny.

Nursing Home Thief At around 3 p.m., Dec. 9 a wallet was stolen from the Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center on Birchwood Drive in Huntington Station, Suffolk police said. According to police, a resident at the nursing home facility reported that a wallet was stolen from the living space. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny and no arrests have been made.

Mysterious Break-in At around 10:30 a.m., Dec. 13 an unknown suspect or suspects burglarized a residence on 3rd Ave in Huntington Station, according to police. Suffolk police said it is unclear how the suspects entered the home, but once inside they stole money and jewelry. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary and no arrests have been made.

Intoxicated and Unhappy Photo Of The Week Neighbors In Centerport

QUOTE OF THE WEEK JAMES DAVID CHRISTIE Photo courtesy of Michele Gates

“He responds well to teaching, and to making changes. For me, that’s very important, to be able to show a student something that they can then change immediately. Not all people have it, but he has that gift.”

Michele Gates snapped a picture of these feathery neighbors, what appear to be a pair of bald eagles, in Centerport earlier this month.

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A 36-year-old Centerport woman was arrested at Crabtrees restaurant on the corner of New York Avenue and Main Street in Huntington village at around 6:17 p.m., Dec. 10, Suffolk police said. The woman was intoxicated, causing a disturbance and kicked an employee, according to police. Police charged the woman with second-degree harassment.

Convenience Store Holdup At around 11:02 p.m., Dec. 13 an unknown suspect held up the Walgreens on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, according police. Suffolk police said the suspect approached an employee from behind and pressed an unknown object into his back. The suspect then forced the employee to open the register and stole the money. Police have classified the incident as first-degree robbery and are still searching for a suspect.

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MUSIC Frank Iero Kicks Off Night Of Punk Rock SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Not everyone has what it takes to be the front man in a punk rock band.

And not everyone wants to.

Frank Iero, who for years was the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of former punk band My Chemical Romance, never thought that he had the personality for job.

But, four years since the band broke up, he’s changed his tune.

And he’ll be front and center next week at The Paramount when his

band, Frank Iero and the Patience, take the stage as the opening act of a night sure to be packed full of punk rock music.

“It’s like anything, the more you do it the more comfortable you become with it. And once you figure that out, you can start to have fun with it,” Iero said of stepping into the front man role.

It took some time to get to that point though. Iero, 36, of Belleville, New Jersey, joined My Chemical Romance in 2002 and was a member for the next 11 years. He had musical side projects throughout that time, but embraced Frank Iero and the Patience in 2015.

“When the band turned into my solo thing, that’s what felt weird,” Iero said. “I never wanted to be the singer or be the one who had to talk between

Frank Iero, former rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of My Chemical Romance, has transitioned into the role of front man and lead singer of his new band, Frank Iero and the Patience, which will perform next week at The Paramount. songs; that just felt strange to me.”

Over the last two years, Iero said, he’s been learning how to be the front man and lead singer on his own terms, growing more confident with each show.

The band released its second album “Parachutes” just over a year ago and it was well-received by both fans and critics.

As a tri-state area native, Iero said, he has many fond memories of playing gigs on Long Island during his younger years in some of his first bands.

“I remember one time our van

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broke down on the LIE, and we didn’t want to cancel the show so we got a tow truck to tow the van to the venue while we hid in the back,” he said.

Along with Frank Iero and the Patience, the night of punk rock next week will also feature Pup and headliner Thursday.

“Any chance you get to see that band, let along perform with them, it’s definitely something you want to jump on,” Iero said.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. on Dec. 28. Tickets are $20-$50 and available at both the box office and online at Paramountny.com

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Matthew Luca was overwhelmed with joy last Thursday.

After years of playing the organ, honing his skills, the St. Anthony’s high schooler learned he was named College of The Holy Cross’ Organ Scholar of the Class of 2022, an honor that comes with a full scholarship.

“I was really happy that I was granted this opportunity, especially since it wasn’t supposed to go to me,” Luca, 17, of Port Jefferson, said. “The scholarship is offered every other year, but the professor liked me that much that he petitioned to move it up a year.”

The honor, typically offered to one student every other year, was bestowed to Luca by Professor James David Christie, who heard Luca’s performance on the organ, petitioned the college to make an exception and offered it a year ahead of schedule.

Christie, who has been part of the college for nearly 40 years, called Luca “extremely musical” and “very solid” technically when it comes to the organ.

He continued, “He responds well to teaching, and to making changes.

For me, that’s very important, to be able to show a student something that they can then change immediately.

“Not all people have it, but he has that gift.”

Luca, a senior at St. Anthony’s in South Huntington, said it meant a lot to him that “not only would I be committing to a school, but a school be committing to me.

Christie “moving that scholarship up for me really meant a lot to me,” Luca added.

Christie met Luca in May, after Luca went to the Worcester, Massachusetts-based college to get a tour of the school and see the Holy Cross organ. It was then Christie decided to offer him a lesson.

“He’s also very devoted to the Catholic Church and that was immediately apparent when I met him and his father,” Christie said. “They felt strongly about him going to a catholic school so he was sort of a shoo-in in that respect because I like to have young Catholics that we can mold in a tradition of good quality church music and give them great experience.”

Before he became dedicated to the organ, Luca previously played piano,

which he took up in preschool.

“It’s completely different from the piano,” he said. “The whole style of the instruments’ are complete 180s from each other.”

Luca began playing the organ threeand-a-half years ago after he heard an organist play at St. Patrick’s Church in Huntington.

“It was Easter…and they were building this brand new organ that they had this great organist, who really took my breath away,” Luca said, adding that his mother, Wendy, noticed his fascination with the instrument and suggested he start playing.

“I gave it a shot and here we are now.”

Luca said he enjoys the challenge the organ presents.

“It’s entertaining for me,” he said, “and very fun.”

Now, Luca substitutes at various churches, including at St. Patrick’s; St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn; and Christ Church Episcopalian in Oyster Bay. With the scholarship, Luca will be serving as Christie’s assistant, which involves helping run the chapel music program that involves the organ, he will help host artists for the college’s recital series and assist them with the organ, and will perform each Sunday.

“We are very excited about Matt coming to Holy Cross and we are so pleased that he’ll be with us next fall,” Christie said. “He’s a great human being and I think he’s going to be a very good student, both academically and musically. And he’s going to be a brilliant musician.”

As a Friar, Luca is part of the St. Anthony’s Show Choir, chorus and Gregorian Schola. He says that he practices the organ every day of the week for typically 1.5-2 hours per day.

As the organ scholar, Luca is expected to major in music, take voice lessons, study organ privately for four years, and have a career goal in church music and/or the organ.

And his career goal indeed lies with the organ. Luca said he aspires to be collegiate professor specializing in the organ.

Looking forward to his time at Holy Cross, Luca said, he expects the college to be a gateway to his profession.

“I’m expecting a lot of work, but I’m also expecting to have a really great time,” he said. “I think that Holy Cross is the school that’s going to help me prepare for what I want to do in life.”

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Friar Sets Path For Musical Career

Matthew Luca was overwhelmed with joy last week when he learned that he was named College of The Holy Cross Organ Scholar of the Class of 2022.

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history

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Alexander Onyskin simply wants his name to be remembered. And he’s not alone.

Friends of the 60-year Huntington resident, veteran and engineer led an effort last month to contact town officials, tell Onyskin’s story and detail his accomplishments, which include addressing a key flaw in the Hubble Space Telescope.

That effort culminated last Tuesday, when the 93-year-old was presented with a proclamation from the Huntington Town Board for his achievements in both military and civilian endeavors.

Onyskin was born in New Jersey in 1924, but grew up in Brooklyn where he graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic High School in January 1941 with an aptitude for mechanical engineering.

“It was the best education anyone could ask for,” he said.

Straight out of high school, Onyskin was hired by the Ford Instrument Company to work as an engineer, but the United States’ entry into World War II shifted the focus of his work to wartime innovations.

“After Pearl Harbor, we started working on parts to help steer the Navy’s gunfire control instruments,” Onyskin said.

Like many young Americans in 1941, Onyskin wanted to join the military, but his technical knowledge was so advanced that his job was deemed vital to the war effort, he said.

Onyskin received a full military deferment to continue his work.

In 1943, he requested a release from his civilian deferment in order to join the Army Air Force as an aviation cadet.

“In 1944, I was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and got my flight wings,” Onyskin said. He went on to serve on the West Coast and over the Pacific in a bombardment group until he was discharged in October 1945.

After the war, Onyskin returned to his job as an engineer, continuing to learn and hone his skills, especially those involving the miniaturization of

parts.

During the Korean War, Onyskin realized there was a need for skilled engineers who could design parts in the inevitable space race with the Soviet Union.

“In 1951, there was work to be had, so we started FAE Engineering Company and did skilled work to compete in the Cold War against the Russians,” Onyskin said. “All the companies were getting into space, and we designed components and made parts for the space programs.”

As the Cold War and the space race progressed, Onyskin and FAE Engineering became a reliable source of rocket parts for the U.S. government.

“They had a lot of engineers make a lot of mistakes, so they would take these rough sketches to my shop, and I would correct the mistakes and make the parts,” Onyskin said. “We would make the parts, and the first one was for the escape mechanism on the first suborbital flight with Alan Shepard.”

Onyskin said he also built the parts for the escape mechanism on a spacecraft used by John Glenn, but luckily it didn’t have to be used.

In addition to his work on manned spacecraft during the space race, Onyskin also played a role in the success of the Hubble Space Telescope.

“I started working on parts for the Hubble Telescope in the 1970s,” he said. “They asked me to build differential assemblies and my components.”

Onyskin contributed to the Hubble project a second time when miniature parts that his company designed helped to correct flaws in the main mirror of the telescope that were discovered after it was launched into space in 1990.

Onyskin was joined last week by many friends and neighbors to both reminisce, and accept the town proclamation.

Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes presented Onyskin with the proclamation and said, “Mr. Onyskin served as a veteran in the Second World War, and his scientific knowledge also helped the United States win the space race during the Cold War.”

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Veteran, Engineer Honored For Roles In Military, Space Race

Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes, left, presents Huntington resident Alexander Onyskin with a Town Board Proclamation honoring his military service and engineering achievements.

WALT’S CORNER ON A WINTER’S NIGHT Driving west after having gone out east to visit my aging father & his ailing wife I glimpse patches of roadside, the last stretches of a place I lived lives ago, now leveled filled in & built upon – stores with For Rent signs taped to big windows all pass as quiet as my town still draped in snow.

Walt Whitman

I sit before the home fire watching a dream in the warm ember glow February’s bare trees reveal an old house Silvered grey moss marks the bark facing north Who still lives who knows who lived here?

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Hearty portions of traditional Italian favorites are the foundation for the recently reopened Matteo’s Trattoria and Bar. Foodies looking to enjoy a taste of Italy in a newly renovated and modern atmosphere are sure to enjoy Matteo’s of Huntington.

The Italian eatery on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station is part of the Rothmann’s Restaurant Group, which also includes Rothmann’s Steakhouse in East Norwich, Matteo’s of Roslyn and two other Matteo’s locations in Florida.

The Huntington Station restaurant reopened a little over a month ago, and floor manager Vincent Lorusso said that hungry customers have been excited to see both the new menu and décor.

“The reopening has been going very well,” Lorusso said. “It’s been very busy and we are really starting to find our groove.”

Lorusso said the around 200-seat restaurant is the “perfect place” to host a get together, including holiday parties.

“We’ve been doing Christmas party after Christmas party,” Lorusso said.

Lorusso described the new décor at the renovated restaurant as a modern, chic adaptation of traditional themes, and the same description also sums up the new menu.

That menu features both individual and family style portions for nearly every dish, allowing Foodies to decide what kind of dining experience they want.

One of the new menu items are a selection of wood fired pizzas including the Robiola ($18.50) that features robiola cheese, mozzarella, basil and truffle oil. The crust has just the right level of crunch on the outside, while still maintaining a soft fluffy texture

The Zucchini Linguine ($18/$28) features fresh zucchini shaped to look like pasta, and served with filetto di pomodoro sauce

on the inside. The creamy cheese and truffle oil add an almost buttery taste that serves to elevate and refine this pizza.

As expected, Matteo’s menu features a wide variety of freshly made pastas with almost every style of sauce, but diners looking to enjoy the great Italian flavors without the carbs should try the Zucchini Linguine ($18 individual portion; $28 family style).

The fresh zucchini is shaped to look like pasta, and served with filetto di pomodoro sauce. The strings of zucchini take the place of linguine in this unique take on linguine with red sauce. The flavorful sauce does not overpower the taste or the crunchy texture of the zucchini.

For a main course, Veal Marsala ($24/$33) is served with mushrooms and a Marsala wine sauce. Matteo’s excels at this traditional Italian dish.

The veal soaks in the flavor of the brown wine sauce, and the mushrooms add an earthy taste and texture to the dish. The thin pieces of veal are cooked perfectly, making this a great dish to share with the table.

One of the restaurant’s signature dishes is the Chicken Matteo ($26/$39) served with a heaping portion of sausage, onions, peppers, broccolini and potatoes. The chicken has a crispy skin that yields tender meat right off of the bone. The dish has a rustic presentation that reminds diners of a traditional Italian family meal.

The dish’s two proteins work well together, but the well-cooked vegetables also feature prominently. Every bite of chicken can be paired with a different combination of vegetables that gives the plate a unique depth of flavor and texture.

After dinner there are traditional Italian desserts like bombolini and biscotti to enjoy.

Served with Nutella and cannoli

The Veal Marsala ($24/$33) is served with mushrooms and a Marsala wine sauce.

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Renovated Matteo’s Offers Inviting Menu, Décor

Matteo’s Floor Manager Vincent Lorusso, right, exemplifies the friendly and professional service at the recently re-opened Italian restaurant

The Robiola Pizza ($18.50) features robiola cheese, mozzarella, basil and truffle oil. cream, the light and fluffy Italian style donuts are the perfect way to end a traditional Italian meal.

The familiar crunch from the biscotti goes well with the sweetness of the cream and Nutella to cap off a meal full of so many savory flavors.

Save room for traditional Italian desserts like Bombolini and Biscotti served with Nutella and cannoli cream.

The Chicken Matteo ($26/$39) is served with a heaping portion of sausage, onions, peppers, broccolini and potatoes.

Matteo’s Trattoria 300 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station 631-421-6001 Huntington.matteosristorante.com Cuisine: Italian Atmosphere: Upscale Prices: Appetizers: $12-$19 individual portions, $18-$28 family style; Pasta: $16-$23 and $26$32; Main Course: $18-$26 and $28-$39 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5- 10 p.m.; Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 4:30-11 p.m.; Sunday, 4-9 p.m.

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NEW DELI: Francos Gourmet Deli is gearing up to open up on Main Street in Huntington village. The deli plans to open up at the former site of Village Hero, 295 Main St., which closed earlier this fall. A sign on the window of the storefront says “Coming Soon” and details some of the planned offerings, which include hot soup, a chopped salad bar, prepared food and breakfast. The Foodies will keep you posted when we learn more.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS: Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington) is celebrating both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with a la carte specials. Open for dinner, 4-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 5-10:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the regular menu will also be available. Reservations are recommended, and large parties up to 10 people are accepted. The specials include the Marinated Grilled Octopus ($17), which is served with potato salad with grapes and salsa verde; and the 16 oz. Rack of Lamb ($42), which is served with roasted potatoes, baby artichokes, broccoli rabe pesto, red

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The Coffee-Braised Pork Shank, one of the offerings on Del Frisco’s Grille’s prix-fixe menu this holiday season.

A sign for Francos Gourmet Deli has been posted on the 295 Main St. storefront in Huntington village. peppers coulis and yogurt drizzle. Call 631-549-0055 for more information, or to make a reservation.

MORE SPECIALS: Del Frisco’s Grille (160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) is also offering up specials on New Year’s Eve. There will be a special, three-course prixfixe menu featuring the grille’s signature, chef-inspired dishes and a celebratory Prosecco toast at midnight.

Featured menu items include: Cheesesteak Eggrolls; Artichoke

Beignets with sweet basil dressing; Coffee-Braised Pork Shank with house-brewed coffee jus and baconcollard greens; and Nutella Bread Pudding. The menu will be available Dec. 29-31 for $53 per person. The full dinner menu will also be available. Call 631-423-0308 for more info.

PIZZERIA OPENS: Marco’s, a new Huntington Station pizzeria, opened its 76 E Pulaski Road doors last Thursday with a celebration and tree

lighting ceremony. Taking over the former space of Conte’s Burger Haven, Marco’s serves both traditional and specialty pizzas and pizzettes, including Margherita ($8 for 9-inch; $17 for 18-inch); Chicken a la Vodka ($10 for 9-inch; $22 for 18-inch); Chicken Honey-Dijon ($10 for 9-inch; $22 for 18-inch); and Bacon & Potato ($9 for 9 inch; $20 for 18-inch). There are also dishes like chicken parmesan and penne la vodka; heroes like meatball parmesan and shrimp parmesan; salads like a classic Caesar and the greek; and more on the menu. For more info, visit Marcos-ny.com or call 631-629-4935.

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Towne Boutique: Where Shopping Is Guilt Free

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The owner of Towne Boutique has set out to provide a stress-free shopping experience for Huntington village patrons. Sally Ann Russo has also set out to make the experience guilt free with luxury women’s clothing and accessories priced affordably.

“I wanted to create a boutique that felt and looked expensive but wasn’t,” Russo, 52, of Manhattan, said.

Having worked with many brands in the retail business for 30 years, Russo has taken on several roles, such as owner, buyer and merchandiser.

“Anything you saw in Saks Fifth Avenue or Bloomingdales, I had in my stores and it was very expensive.

You had to have money to shop and I was over that,” she said. “So I created this all private labeled store that looks like what you’d find in Saks and Bloomingdales, but without that hefty price tag.”

Russo opened up the 1,200-squarefoot storefront at 255 Main St. in Huntington village a few days after Superstorm Sandy in 2012. She went on to open a second location in Brooklyn in 2014.

Russo said she buys merchandise directly from manufacturers and has her own private label. With her expe-

Sally Ann Russo opened Towne Boutique in Huntington village with the goal to create affordable luxury and guilt-free shopping for customers. rience, Russo said, she knows where to get good merchandise at the right price when she visits Los Angelesbased markets five times a year.

“Every garment in the whole store has the ‘Towne’ label,” she said.

“We’ve created a brand and we’re building a brand.”

Products priced under $100 that are offered at Towne include dresses, jeans, tops, jewelry, shoes, boots, hand bags, gloves and winter hats. The store also offers plus sizes and year-round

Products priced under $100 that are sold at Towne include dresses, jeans, tops, jewelry, shoes, boots, hand bags, gloves, winter hats and more.

gift-wrapping.

“When we first opened, people were a little reluctant to come in, they were a little bit intimidated thinking that it was another expensive store in Huntington,” Russo said. “When they finally started coming in, they would see the prices and see the items and realized how great it was and they kept coming back for those reasons.”

Russo said her store is inline with others like Zara, H&M and Forever 21, where customers can get contemporary fashion at an affordable price.

“That’s what people are drawn to, fashion at a great price,” she added.

“And because of its private label, there are a lot of pieces here that you’ll never see anywhere else. You’re getting a unique garment.”

What makes her store stand out is the capability to offer customers personal assistance, she said.

“I love working with customers. I love helping women get dressed, look good, and feel good about themselves,” Russo said. “A lot of women know what looks good on them and they know what’s in style but a lot of women aren’t and they need that oneon-one personal shopping experience.”

Members of her family, who are Huntington residents, also work at the store, Russo said, adding that customers enjoy the family orientated atmosphere Towne provides.

Towne finds success through its Instagram and Facebook pages (@TowneBoutique). Russo said on several occasions, customers would come into the store looking for an item that was posted on these platforms.

Customers hailing from Westchester or New Jersey often make purchases over the phone when they find an item through the social media pages. The purchase is then shipped out to the buyer.

As the store continues to grow, Russo said she plans on opening more stores in the upcoming years. “We’re always looking for our next space,” she said.

Towne Boutique 255 Main St., Huntington 631-923-1441 Townenyc.com

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Marketing Group Moves To Huntington Station, Expands With New Hires A local marketing group announced last week two new hires and a move from Melville to Huntington Station.

Progressive Marketing Group, Inc. has hired Janice Fanning-Colmone as its new account coordinator, and Huntington resident A.J. Schmitz as its new creative director.

As account coordinator, Fanning-Colmone, of Kings Park, is responsible for managing client projects and campaigns from inception through completion in B2B and B2C market segments, according to a news release. She will also use editing skills and detail-oriented approach to manage multiple projects.

Prior to joining PMG, Fanning-Colmone was a marketing communications specialist for Melville-based Honeywell/ADI Global Distribution and worked for HIA-LI in Hauppauge as an advertising manager and editor.

Schmitz, meanwhile, brings more than 20 years of creative and management experience to PMG. In his new role, he is responsible for overall PMG agency creative direction ranging from conceptualization for print, television and digital campaigns to special agency strategic projects. Prior to joining PMG, Schmitz was an art director for HBO and The History Channel, both based out of Manhattan.

“We are excited to have both A.J. and Janice join PMG,” said Jamie Stanco, PMG president, CEO and founder.

“Their individual talents and collective experience will help our organization continue to grow and prosper as we enter our 40th year in business.”

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Nominate Next Gen Leaders The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is looking for the next generation of leaders and will be accepting nominations up until Jan. 12, 2018 for its “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” event, which showcases top, young and influential people under the age of 30 on Long Island from various career fields.

Judging criteria includes: contributions to the betterment of their

community and impact on their business/organization. Once an individual has been nominated, the chamber will send the nominee an application to fill out. Please note the nominee must not be 30 before Jan. 1, 2018.

Award winners are selected by a panel of distinguished judges who consider the nominee’s professional and educational achievements as well as their contributions to the community at large through participation and

Brian Yudewitz, chair Robert Scheiner, vice cha ir (chair, 2014-2017) Robert Bontempi, vice cha ir (chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, vice chair Jennifer Cassidy, treasurer Bushra Dano, secretary www.huntingtonchamber .com

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Winners will be announced in March 2018 at the Young Professionals Business Blender and the awards ceremony will take place on May 2.

If you know someone who is deserving of this prestigious award, or want to share the opportunity, visit the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-423-6100 to receive the nomination form.

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Part Two: Year-End Financial Considerations

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

One thing that needs reiterated each year at this point is to not buy mutual funds – that’s especially true this year.

Funds tend to take capital gains, both shortand long-term, toward the end of the year. You do not want to get a big gain you have not had the benefit of. Wait until after they declare the gain and then buy when the share price drops. This is for funds bought in a personal after tax account.

You’re fine if the purchase is in a qualified plan, i.e. IRA, ROTH IRA, etc.

Another area is to review your emergency fund, a fairly liquid investment available for an unexpected emergency, such as a new transmission, or for when the boiler gives up the ghost. I believe the fund should hold enough to cover nine months of living expenses. Most do not have that kind of funding sitting around, so start with an amount you can afford and do an automatic, monthly investment until you reach the proper amount.

As you gets closer to retirement, you might consider increasing the amount to one-to-two years of value. The reasoning is that, if the markets have another downturn like 2008 through 2010, you would not have to liquidate your equity positions, which might be down 15-25 percent in value. If you would like to further discuss benefits of an emergency fund, we are here. The funding for this type investment should be in a pretty liquid type low-risk account.

Next, you should consider an insurance policy review for yourself and a discussion of future health care needs and costs with your parents and other elders. You must make sure your entire family is well protected because there are no do-overs here. At year end and when there is a major life event a complete review is necessary. A life event is a birth, death, marriage, divorce or winning the lottery. Do you have the right coverage and the correct amounts? Do you have the proper types of policies? Do you need whole life vs. term insurance, or perhaps consider Universal Life? Is longterm life insurance something you should consider? If you rent, do you have renter’s insurance? Over 40 percent of

renters do not have insurance and even a small event can cost a small fortune. As a business owner, do you have business interruption insurance? If you are in a flood zone, do you have flood insurance?

Occurrences around the country should put this on your radar. Long-term care insurance is another area to look into. Do not wait until the time it is needed, but look years earlier – the costs are less the younger the insured is. Have you had a discussion with your older relatives and loved ones about their coverage and needs? It is the time of year for giving so consider that talk.

Lastly for this article is reviewing your IRA and ROTH IRA contributions for the current investment year. As an individual you are allowed to invest up to $5,500 each year – you must have had that much in earned income to qualify. If you are over age 50 you have a catchup provision that allows you to invest an additional $1,000, for a total of $6,500.

You can make these contributions up until tax filing in April 2018, however, if you want the deduction (IRA) for the prior year, contribute before Dec. 31.

This issue can get complicated, so speak with your financial advisor and or CPA.

If you would like, please give the “Expert” a call and we will be glad to help you with your qualified plan decisions.

This is our last column for 2017. We hope we have given you a better understanding of the issues involved with your successful investment decisions. We appreciate your kind remarks of encouragement and ideas for future columns. To you and yours, we wish you the very best of health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!

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holiday Vanderbilt Mansion Decorated For Season

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Rosamond Vanderbilt’s mirrored dressing room and the arcade, which connects the Nursery Wing with the front entrance of the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, are one of many rooms that have been equipped with decorative holiday magic.

Members of Centerport-based design firm Harbor Homestead & Co. where in charge of furnishing the dressing room and the arcade.

They decorated a live tree in the Sundial Garden off the arcade, and hung icicles and silver-sprayed vines from the arcade ceiling beams. For the dressing room, they used a dress-form mannequin and created a skirt with green boughs and embellished the skirt with teal ornaments, champagne ribbon, and filigree poinsettia leaves.

Harbor Homestead & Co. were among many local clubs, businesses and organizations that took part in crafting this year’s holiday display throughout the historic mansion, located at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport.

Other participants included members from the Asharoken, Dix Hills, Centerport, Honey Hills, Nathan Hale and Three Village (Old Field, Setauket and

Rosamond Vanderbilt’s bedroom, adorned with festive decorations.

Stony Brook) garden clubs; and gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.

Stephanie Gress, director of curatorial affairs, said that the museum has

Mary Schlotter and Krishtia McCord, co-owners of Harbor Homestead & Co., put the finishing touches on a Christmas dress created for the dressing room.

been doing the annual display for more than 20 years, adding that decorators are busy with festive displays two weeks before Thanksgiving.

“Our staff is small and we like to engage with our community so they’ve been wonderful in volunteering not only their time, but some resources and decorations,” Gress said. “We like to engage with the local community and they enjoy the experience.”

There are seven lighted trees and decorative displays throughout the 24room mansion, Gress said, which feature boughs, ornaments, wreaths, ribbons, garlands, and elegantly wrapped faux gifts.

The mansion library was taken over by members of the Dix Hills club, who decorated the large tree and placed gifts underneath; the Asharoken club, who have returned this year, decorated Mrs. Vanderbilt’s bedroom; the Centerport club embellished the guest room of three-time Olympic skating champion Sonja Henie and the William Vanderbilt’s bedroom; the Nathan Hale club decorated the Organ Room; the Honey Hills club decorated the Portuguese Sitting Room; and the Cornell Cooperative Extension gardeners worked outside, adding flourishes to the Mansion windows with live wreaths, trimmed with flowers, fruits and ribbons.

The curatorial staff of the museum

also took part in the festive decorating, by adorning the Windsor Guest Room, Breakfast Hallway, Lancaster Room and Northport Porch.

Gress said that for the first time this year the decorative display also includes an outdoor tree, which was also decorated by Harbor Homestead & Co. The display will be up until Jan. 7, 2018. Tours will be every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the month at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 26-30. There is a general admission fee and $6 per person cost for the tour.

The special twilight tours will be Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Dec. 28, beginning and 7 p.m. and running through 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors (62 and older) and $5 for children 12 and under.

Vanderbilt Museum is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

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THURSDAY

C O M M U N I T Y

Winter Solstice Circle

Calendar

There will be a Winter Solstice Circle meeting at Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow (95 Old Country Road, Melville) on Thursday, Dec. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Contact Reverend JoAnn at 631-2653822 or RevJoAB@aol.com for more info.

FRI DAY Poets In Port

Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

Mass At St. John’s

Christmas Eve Mass at St. John’s Episcopal Church (12 Prospect St., Huntington) is 4-5 p.m., 8-9 p.m. and 11 p.m.-12 midnight.

MONDAY Free Christmas Dinner

For the 32nd straight year, Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church (22 E 18th St., Huntington Station) is hosting a free dinner and gala on Christmas Day, 12 noon-2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the event, which will including turkey with all the trimmings, lights, music and gifts for children. Call 631-271-2466 for more info.

TUESDAY Candy Cane Day

Celebrate National Candy Cane day on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Chocolate Works (6401 Jericho Turnpike, Commack).

Decorate a giant chocolate candy cane with colored chocolate and candy, or take a dip in the chocolate fountain.

There will also be a pizza lunch. For kids (cost is $22 per child). Call 631-4868888 for more info.

Room Escape Challenge

It isn’t easy being green for the holidays.

It’s even harder when there’s only one hour to change ways, solve puzzles and get home for the holidays. Manor Farm (210 Manor Road, Huntington) will host this room escape challenge each day, Tuesday, Dec. 26-Saturday, Dec. 30. For eight-10 people ($15 per person). Call 631-885-3491 for reservations.

WEDNESDAY Take A Hike

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Listen to a seasonal story and learn to cut a beautiful snowflake that will be turned into an adorable snowman on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2-2:45 p.m. For kids in primary grades. Register online.

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Relax and rejuvenate with Restorative Yoga and Reiki on Friday, Dec. 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Station branch.

For adults. Register online.

• Stop in and get artsy with the Sharpie Club on Thursday, Dec. 28, 11 a.m.12 noon at the Main branch. For sixththrough-12th graders. Register online.

Holiday Extravaganza

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Harborfields Public Library

Huntington Public Library

SATURDAY The last day of White Post Farms’ Holiday Extravaganza is Saturday, Dec. 23. Santa will be available for pictures, and there will be crafts, candy cane hunts, indoor pony rides and more. The 250 Old Country Road farm in Melville is open 10 a.m.5 p.m. Call 631-351-9373 for more info.

the Dix Hills branch on Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For families with 3 year olds through fifth graders. Light refreshments available. Register online.

• “Dunkirk” (2017; Rated PG-13; 106 minutes) will be shown at the Melville branch on Friday, Dec. 29, 2-4 p.m.

No registration required.

Free Christmas Dinner For the 32nd straight year, Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church (22 E 18th St., Huntington Station) is hosting a free dinner and gala on Christmas Day, 12 noon-2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the event, which will including turkey with all the trimmings, lights, music and gifts for children. Call 631-271-2466 for more info.

Embark on one of the toughest hikes on Long Island, the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trailhead in Cold Spring Harbor, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m. with the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. Meet in the unpaved parking lot on NY 25A that’s adjacent to the library. Snow or ice cancels. Hike is 4.3 miles, fast and hilly. Call George at 516-249-5041 for more info.

UPC OMING/ ONGOI NG Health Cary Proxy Wednesdays

Through December and January, elder law firm GDGC (225 Broadhollow Road, Melville) is hosting Health Care Proxy Wednesdays to advise young adults to sign a health care proxy naming an agent, such as a parent, so that a parent is immediately contacted if the child is seriously ill or injured. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sarah Carpenter at 631-390-5000 or sarah.carpenter@genserlaw.com.

The Art of Dr. Seuss

Through Dec. 24th, LaMantia Fine Art of Northport will present “The Art of Dr. Seuss – Rare Editions Event” that celebrates the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Exhibit features a selection of now-rare editions from the Secret Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculpture and Archive Collections. For more info, visit Lamantiagallery.com.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• Enjoy the small slices of life captured in gorgeous color by Catherine Olsen, whose impressionistic oil and watercolor paintings emphasize color, light, and atmosphere, and will be on display Dec. 30 through Jan. 28, 2018.

Commack Public Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected.

Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• There will also be a Noon Year’s Eve Party with crafts, games, snacks and more for kids in grades K-5 on Friday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register online.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Celebrate the New Year a little early on Friday, Dec. 29, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon, with fun activities and a countdown. For kids in grades K-5. Register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• A Disney movie marathon will be held at

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Kids ages 4 and up with an adult can celebrate New Year’s Eve on Friday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Northport branch with a countdown to noon.

There will be games, crafts, music, snacks and more. There are also volunteer opportunities available for teens.

• “The Glass Castle” (127 minutes; Rated PG-13) will be shown Friday, Dec. 22, 2-4:07 p.m. at the East Northport branch.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• A solo exhibit of collage artist Steven Palumbo’s selected works is on display in the library’s Alfred Van Loen Gallery through Jan. 3, 2018. The gallery is open during standard library hours.

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Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• Cult Cafe!: “Bad Santa” (91 minutes; Rated R) will be shown Saturday, Dec. 23, 10 p.m. There will be food, wine, $5 craft beer and more. Tickets are $6 for public, $5 for members.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Showings of “Annie” continue through Dec. 31.

M U SEU M S/ EX HIB IT S Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net.

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Take A Hike Embark on one of the toughest hikes on Long Island, the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trailhead in Cold Spring Harbor, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m. with the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. Meet in the unpaved parking lot on NY 25A that’s adjacent to the library. Snow or ice cancels. Hike is 4.3 miles, fast and hilly. Call George at 516-249-5041 for more info.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • The “Harvest of Artists 2017” non-juried exhibition for local artists will be on view through Jan. 14, 2018. Artists can exhibit work for $50.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org.

Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time.

• Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • Make playdough on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. using inspiration from the animals.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday).

Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

• Craft stations with a wintery twist will be at the Whaling Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 29, 12 noon-3 p.m.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m.

• The Invitational Exhibition with guest artists Chris Alexander, Patricia Colombraro, Stephen Flanagan, Ward Hooper, Diana Kovacs, Carolyn Monastra, Alan Richards and Jane Ross is on display through Jan. 6, 2018.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport village, 631-662-6411.

Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com • The gallery will be open late Thursday, Dec. 21.

• “Special Something Holiday Showcase” featuring the works of artists Celeste Mauro and Demerise Perricone along with Shain Bard, Bart DeCeglie, Deborah Katz, Anna Tsontakis and Jean Wagner. Watercolors by Joyce Bressler, Jan Guarino and acrylic artist Tim Stachecki will also be

on exhibit. Runs through Dec. 31.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • The “Chris Mars Solo Show,” “Stephanie Law Solo Show” and “Little Big III” are on display through Jan. 7, 2018.

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” is on display through March 11, 2018.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. Hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

• Artist Invitational featuring Photographic Images by Holly Gordon with “Cuba Libre Light” and Pastels and Paintings by Marie Sheehy Walker with “Nature’s Inspirations” through Dec. 30.

• Also showing are prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as local photography from the permanent collection.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St.,

Huntington.Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.

• “The Winter Solstice: Darkness Into Light” is on display through Jan. 6, 2018.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Lunch & Learn with David Griffin is Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, 12 noon at Black & Blue (65 Wall St., Huntington).

Individual lecture tickets are $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers and include three-course meal.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org.

• From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

• The New Year’s Celebration for members is Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, 2 p.m.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once

DECEMBER 21-27, 2017 • 15 owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

• Twilight tours of the mansion, which is decorated for the holiday season, will be given on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 27-28, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors and $5 for children 12 and under. Hot chocolate and cookies are included.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

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Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse.

• Seth Glier will perform Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org.

• Hard Luck Café with Carolann Solebello + Rich Lanahan & Gerry McKeveny is Thursday, Dec. 21 at Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington).

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• The Broken Crowns Tour featuring Matisyahu & Orphan is Friday, Dec. 29. Tickets are $20-$69.50.

• Glassjaw with special guest Cro-mags is Saturday, Dec. 30. Show starts at 9 p.m.; doors at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24.50-$54.50.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m.

10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandergroup.com

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