Managing Menopause
SPRING INTO BEAUTY
FACE
Facelift
Eyelid Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Botox® Cosmetic
Restylane®/Juvéderm®
Rhinoplasty
BREASTS
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
BODY
Cellulite Reduction
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Body/Arm/Thigh Lift
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Mommy Makeover
Hydrafacials, Microneedling, Coolsculpting®, Emsculpt®
Skin Tightening, Laser Hair Removal, Miradry®,
Tattoo Removal, Vein Treatments & Morpheus8
Body Contouring treatments involve re-shaping undesirable areas of the body. The latest advances in technology have provided new options to correct these areas both surgically and non-surgically. The two most common and effective surgical body contouring techniques are abdominoplasty and liposuction, and many times they are performed together.
Abdominoplasty, better known as a "tummy tuck,” is a procedure performed to improve abdominal contour. Women and men who have loose abdominal skin and fat that is concentrated in the abdomen can benefit from abdominoplasty. Liposuction alone cannot treat abdominal wall laxity if it is due to loss of muscle tone. A tummy tuck will tighten muscles that have been separated and weakened by weight loss and pregnancy. The result is a flatter abdominal profile.
Liposuction is used to remove localized fat deposits. This fat may be an inherited trait and may cause certain areas of the body to appear disproportionate. Liposuction may also be used to treat a condition called gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which occurs among both teenage and adult males. A high-tech method of liposuction such as Smart Lipo is ideal for the neck, jaw, arms, braroll, abdomen, love handles, saddle bags, inner and outer thighs and knees. It is an excellent complement to conventional liposuction, resulting in less swelling and a quicker recovery than more traditional methods of liposuction.
Cellulaze™ is often combined with liposuction to improve skin quality due to cellulite. Cellulite occurs when bands of connective tissue beneath the skin hardens, while surrounding fat cells increase in size and push upward, resulting in the dreaded "cottage cheese" effect. Cellulaze ™ releases the
connective bands, smoothing the dimples caused by cellulite. The result is a smoother appearance of the skin’s surface.
The most advanced non-surgical procedures are especially effective for women and men who are of relatively normal weight but have stubborn areas of fat that are not responsive to diet or exercise. Coolsculpting® is a non-surgical method that involves the freezing of unwanted fat cells which are eliminated through the lymphatic system. Coolsculpting® reduces up to 25% of unwanted fat in the treated area. Emsculpt is a revolutionary treatment that is FDA approved to treat the abdomen, buttocks, arms and legs. Emsculpt® builds muscle which in turn burns away fat. The result is a toned and sculpted abdomen, backside, thighs and arms!
To enhance the body contouring process, our advanced Laser Hair Removal device treats the entire body in 20 minutes without the discomfort and time associated with older devices. Miradry reduces excessive underarm sweating and is a lasting solution that can make embarrassing sweat a thing of the past.
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg is a renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery. He is the founder and medical director of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, the leading centers for plastic surgery and dermatology in Manhattan, Woodbury, Southampton, Smithtown and Scarsdale in New York as well as Princeton, New Jersey and Boca Raton, Florida. To schedule your complimentary surgical, injection or med spa consultation or to request your dermatology appointment call 516.364.4200 or visit www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com.
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I’m excited to see my girlfriends. We brought up our kids up together when we were in D.c. there are about 15 of us and we try to get together every year. We try to go to different places. at my age, I want to keep that up and do it more because it’s that soul-sister feeling. also, try to get more massages.
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The Art of Permanent Cosmetics
by Olga Lucia
As an optometrist I care very much about the health of the eyes, but I also love being able to showcase their natural beauty.
The shape of our eyes and eyebrows are essential for our facial expressions and for our total natural look. This is one of the many reasons I got involved in the cosmetic industry.
I specialize in micropigmentation, or permanent cosmetics, for eyebrows, eyeliners, and lips. I have been doing this since 1993, and in that time I developed a true artistic ability. The inquiries for eyebrows increased so much in my practice that it compelled me to research and understand the importance of how the eyebrow is shaped. I design and use all the different techniques available for natural looking eyebrows including Microblading and 3-D eyebrows.
I’ve also learned that permanent cosmetics, or cosmetic tattoos, are not only used to en-
hance eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips. Paramedical tattoos are now being used to provide services to cancer survivors with hair loss and to those who have undergone a mastectomy. For those with alopecia who fully or partially lost eyebrows and/or eyelashes, I am here to provide them with confidence and beauty through permanent cosmetics.
The shape of our eyes and eyebrows are essential for our facial expressions. advertisement
For breast cancer survivors the breast reconstruction process can include areola tattooing to create the illusion of a natural nipple areola complex with appropriate skin tone, shape, size, position, and color.
Olga Lucia is a Licensed Esthetician, Makeup Artist and Optometrist Doctor. Her credentials include: Fellow American Academy of Micropigmentation (FAAM), Certified Micropigmentation Instruction (CMI) and Certified Permanent Cosmetics Professional (CPCP). Call 516-627-0722 for more information or visit us at permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com. 1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Manhasset.
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Stop the Shopping
It’s been called “The Great American Pastime,” but its days might be numbered. What is it? Shopping. Even in hard economic times, the mantra “spend, spend, spend” has driven people to buy things they don’t need and may never use. Blame the urge to shop on the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, the economy, or internet influencers, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, online sales rose by 8.1% in 2024, and in the last 20 years, online retail sales have doubled. The result of all this overconsumption is often excessive credit card debt, clutter — especially for those consumers who fall into the hoarder category — and increased carbon emissions that cause environmental damage. Recently, some grassroots movements have been gaining in popularity, shaking up the shopping urge: No Buy 2025 and Low Buy 2025. They are offsprings of the underconsumption core, a trend focusing on a minimalistic lifestyle, the opposite of the overconsumption culture. No Buy 2025 challenges consumers to make a list to keep track of their purchases and buy fewer nonessential items — clothing, jewelry, makeup, home decor, for starters — for a year, or for a different set period of time.
Walking Well
In past years, people experiencing significant stress and/or anxiety would visit their physician and come
professionals as an increasingly powerful stress buster. Also called “Forest Therapy” or “Forest Bathing,” Wellness Walks provide the peace and quiet that enable people to slow down, observe, and experience grounding with nature. As reported by AOL, CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen says that “going outside, and specifically being surrounded by nature, can have many beneficial health impacts.” Locally, Wellness Walks are offered at Bayard Cutting Arboretum once a month on Saturdays. The next few walks take place on April 5 and May 3 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The walks are held at 440 Montauk Hwy. in Great River; learn more at bayardcuttingarboretum.com or by calling 631-581-4223.
A Singer with Zingers
Film, TV, radio and stage star, singer, and stand-up comedy queen Sandra Bernhard is the pioneer of the one-woman show, perfected from her annual residency at Manhattan’s famed Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre. She’s wildly popular among her loyal fans who often fly in to see her performances, and she’s logged nearly five decades as the queen of witty asides. She has a flair for fashion, promises to “turn your world upside down with stories and songs,” and now she brings her new, live, one-of-a-kind brand of unfiltered, raucous stories, plus songs written by Kris Kristofferson, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks and more, to
by Annie Wilkinson
Unforgettable
Unforgettable Long Island women who made a difference
Dancing her way through the Jazz Age, Zelda Sayre cartwheeled across hotel lobbies, danced on tables, drank, and smoked in public because it was the Roaring Twenties.
In 1920, at age 18, she became a muse to 22-year-old F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose first novel brought fame and fortune. He dubbed her “America’s First Flapper,” and they married. In 1922 they moved to Great Neck on Long Island, living large and spending wildly. They wrote magazine articles, and although she wrote at least a dozen, many ran with the byline “F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.” He drew inspiration for his 1925 novel The Great Gatsby from Great Neck and from a nearby Sands Point estate. In his book, he used excerpts from her diary and letters. In a book review, she wrote, “Mr. Fitzgerald … seems to believe that plagiarism begins at home.”
But by the late 1920s, his excessive drinking, her obsessive ballet practicing, her infidelity, and their emotional instability destroyed their marriage. She was diagnosed with what was then called schizophrenia and hospitalized numerous times; the novel she wrote while confined drew a rebuke from her husband, who told her,
“…You are a third-rate writer and a third-rate ballet dancer.”
The critics later called her a talented visionary. In 1948, she died in a fire that broke out while she was locked in a hospital room.
““Think before you speak. read before you think.” Fran lebowitz
Long IsLand Women We RemembeR ZELDA FITZGERALD
Sandra Bernhard at The Patchogue Theatre in Shapes & Forms
Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald
Are Your Legs Beach Ready?
Book Pick A Quirky Ride Joyride
Long IsL and Woman contributor Ellen Meister’s latest novel, JoyrIde, will be published on April 22. This is a fun read about Joybird Martin, an Uber driver with cheerfulness to spare, who desperately wants to be a life coach. Thanks to handsome Wall Street executive Devon Cato, she finds a way to combine both — from the front seat of her Honda.
Environment Pick
Q uick P icks
Thinking Outside the Plastic
The founder of Net Zero Co. was motivated after seeing a video of a turtle with a straw stuck in its nose. On Earth Day, April 22 — and every day — the company seeks to eliminate routinely used plastic products and replace them with sustainable products. See their offerings at netzero.com.
Performance Pick
A Little Afternoon Music
Internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs and shares personal anecdotes with PBS News Hour’s Jeffrey Brown at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Tilles Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Purchase tickets at tillescenter.org or by calling 516-299-3100.
Sixties Hearthrob Pick
Herman’s Hermits
starring Peter Noone
Known as one of the most successful acts in the British Invasion, Herman’s Hermits sold over 52 million recordings including chart-topping hits like “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” and “There’s A Kind
of Hush.” Star of stage, screen and record, Peter Noone’s performances are the stuff of legends. The entertaining raconteur still packs plenty of puns but pulls no punches. Friday, May 9 at 8 p.m. at The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St. Riverhead. For more information and tickets call 631727-4343 or visit TheSuffolk.org.
May 11 Pick
Mother’s Day Tips
To keep flowers fresh, The New York Times recommends changing the water and trimming the stems by .5 inches every few days using lukewarm water, and keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat. DIY flower-food packets and more at nytimes.com/ Wirecutter.
Flower-Arranging Pick Fine Florals
Use fresh blooms to create a design in two 6-hour classes on May 12 and May 19 from 6-9 p.m. The Western Suffolk BOCES classes take place at Wilson Tech Dix Hills, 17 Westminster Ave., Dix Hills. More info at wilsontech.org or by calling 631-667-6000.
by annie Wilkinson
and is seeking volunteers to serve in several positions: executive director, public relations and social media coordinator, and artwalk and art in the park coordinators. Interested? Contact the coalition at NorthportArtsCoalition@gmail.com.
Crafting Pick Piece by Piece
Transform colorful pieces of glass and ceramic tile into stunning mosaics in this Creative Mosaic Design workshop, creating your own unique design on a wooden panel. Bring your imagination to The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset, on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Questions? Visit the website at theartguild.org or call 516-304-5797.
Servicepeople’s Pick
Reaching Out to Veterans
Veterans who want to find out about benefits can meet with an outreach specialist from the Nassau Veterans Center on Wednesday, May 21 from 12-1 p.m. at the Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague. Learn more at copiage.librarycalendar.com or call 631-691-1111.
Parade Pick Patchogue Pride
Last year’s parade drew 15,000 people, say the organizers. This year’s event on Sunday, June 8 at noon promises marching, dancing, and celebrating with local businesses, bars, and restaurants. See patchoguepride. com for details.
Volunteer Pick Burgeoning Arts
Northport Arts Coalition is expanding its programs
Dining Pick
Affordable Cuisine
You can enjoy discounted two- and three-course prix fixe meals at dozens of restaurants from Garden City to East Hampton during Spring Long Island Restaurant Week. Runs from April 27-May 4, Sunday to Sunday. See details at longislandrestaurantweek.com or call 631-329-2111.
Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping
ReWild Long Island, which promotes sustainable landscaping depended on by insects, bees, birds, and butterflies, holds monthly Zoom meetings from 7-8 p.m. through November. Planting Native Plants is the subject for April 24 and I nvasive Plant ID and Removal is the subject of the May 22 meeting. See rewildlongisland.org for info.
Caring for Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association invites caregivers to join support groups by phone or online via Zoom. The wide range of monthly groups includes the Joyful Book Club, Lewy Body Dementia Care Partners, General Support Groups and more. Register at alz.org/CRF or at the 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900.
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“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” audrey Hepburn
Woman’s Health Update Health
Free Home Hearing Tests
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has launched a free and easy-to-use app, Hearing Numbers, that lets you test your hearing in each ear.
Hearing Numbers represent the softest speech sound you can hear in each ear, measured in decibels (dB). Children and young adults with healthy hearing may have Hearing Numbers as low as -10 dB, which naturally increases as we age.
“The Hearing Number gives everyone a way to easily understand and track their hearing over their lifetime, starting in their teens,” says Frank Lin, MD, PhD, lead creator of the app and director of the Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health. “Knowing your Hearing Numbers helps you understand this important aspect of your health, track changes over time, and know when to take steps to protect your hearing and improve it.”
Higher Hearing Numbers indicate greater difficulty hearing, especially in noisy environments. This number is a standard measure used by audiologists and other hearing professionals.
Hearing loss is a growing concern, affecting over 25% of people over 60 globally, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the National Institutes of Health reports that about one in three people between 65 and 74 years old experience hearing loss.
A 2023 study by Bloomberg School researchers demonstrated that treating hearing loss in older adults at risk for cognitive decline can slow the decline in thinking and memory skills. Furthermore, research has linked hearing loss to increased risks of depression, falls, fatigue, cognitive decline, and social isolation.
Download the free Hearing Numbers app for your iOS or Android smartphone. The test takes approximately five minutes to complete in a quiet environment and requires headphones or earbuds. The app does not collect any personal user data.
Treating hearing loss in older adults at risk for cognitive decline can slow the decline in thinking and memory skills.
AARP also offers its members a free phonebased hearing test once a year from the comfort of your home. The National Hearing Test is an independent and scientifically validated hearing screen test developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Visit nationalhearingtest.org.
by Andrea Robbins
Prioritize Your Heart Health
Women’s Health Week is May 12-18, with May 18th highlighting Women and Heart Health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, making it crucial to prioritize cardiovascular well-being year-round.
heart health is distinct from men’s, influenced by factors like pregnancy, daily stress, and hormonal shifts.
Chronic Stress: A Silent Threat
Women often balance numerous responsibilities, which can lead to chronic stress. This constant pressure can elevate blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of coronary artery disease. Effective stress management techniques, such as exercise, meditation, and seeking mental health support, are vital for heart health.
Hormones and Heart Health
fluctuations throughout a woman’s life, including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, impact heart health. The decline in estrogen during menopause, for example, can increase heart disease risk. Understanding these hormonal changes and their potential effects on your heart is crucial for proactive
Understanding Risk Factors
Often asymptomatic, it’s a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and
Severely damages the heart and lungs, significantly raising heart disease risk.
Women with diabetes have twice the risk of heart disease compared to men with diabetes. Excess weight strains the heart, increasing
Diets high in trans fats, saturated fats, sodium, and sugar can elevate heart disease and : A sedentary lifestyle is a
Health
Excessive Alcohol Use: Can lead to increased blood pressure, heart failure, and stroke.
Stress: Long-term stress elevates heart rate and blood pressure, indirectly increasing heart disease risk.
Sleep Apnea: Often undiagnosed, it can lead to sudden cardiac death.
Inflammatory Diseases: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis increase heart disease risk.
Family History: A family history of heart disease, especially in close relatives, raises your risk.
Age: Heart disease risk increases for women over 55.
Race and Ethnicity: Certain racial and ethnic groups, including Black and Hispanic communities, have a higher risk of heart disease. For example, according to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States across all racial and ethnic groups, but rates vary. Black women are more likely to die from heart disease than white women, and Hispanic women also experience higher rates compared to non-Hispanic white women. These disparities are complex and influenced by a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and genetics.
Up to 80% of heart attacks and strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes
Recognizing a Heart Attack in Women
Heart attack symptoms in women can differ from those in
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men. While chest pain is common, women may also experience:
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Back or jaw pain
• Unexplained fatigue,
• Dizziness or lightheadedness.
These symptoms can be subtle and sometimes mistaken for stress or anxiety. If you experience these signs, seek immediate medical attention.
Prevention Is Possible
Up to 80% of heart attacks and strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes:
Balanced Diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Regular Exercise: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly.
Quit Smoking: Smoking cessation is crucial for heart health.
Stress Management: Implement healthy stress management strategies.
Regular Checkups: Monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart health indicators.
Understanding risk factors and taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Education and awareness are key to empowering women to prioritize their cardiovascular health. l
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Denise Austin
“Please, take the time to take care of yourself.”
Austin, named “America’s Favorite FitPeople Magazine, has been an icon in the fitness industry for over 40 years, inspiring millions of women to live healthier and happier lives. A leading voice for women over 50, she connects with this demographic and empowers them to prioritize their well-being. Austin, now 67, looks as fit and radiant as ever, exuding the same vitality, positivity, and engaging personality that made her an inspiration 40 years ago. From the start of her career to today, she has remained a consistent and influential force in the fitness
We interviewed Denise Austin in 2004 (see cover below) and were fortunate to catch up with her almost 21 years later for another conversation and generational update.
Denise Austin’s career began early. She trained in gymnastics as a child, earning a full athletic scholarship to the University of Arizona, where she graduated with a degree in exercise physiology. In 1980 she began teaching aerobics and in 1981 she met Jack LaLanne who invited her to appear on his television show. During the appearance she famously performed handstands on his back while he did push-ups. (“LaLanne loved doing tricks.”) Austin credits him with giving her a start in Daybreak with Denise, in Los Angeles. After marrying, Austin moved to Washington, D.C. and joined the Today Show, where she
cise, strength training, stretching, mobility, stability, balance, and healthy eating. In developing the program, Austin digitized hundreds of her favorite “oldies but goodies,” showcasing fun outfits from throughout her career. “It’s kind of nostalgic for women who’ve kept up with me for 40 years,” she says. “They’ve grown into different phases of life with me; when I was pregnant, I did pregnancy workout videos, and now, at 67, I am focusing on fitness over 50.”
After four decades in the fitness industry, Austin observes that people are now “more focused on their overall wellness and health…more focused on healthy eating, a healthy lifestyle and the mental aspects of feeling better about oneself—attitude; it’s all incorporated.” She adds, “I love that social media has helped us get to this point because I was preaching it for so long, and now it’s there, which is so cool!” Austin credits her daughter, Katie, with bringing her to Instagram, social media, and TikTok.
“We have 640 muscles that we can work, stretch, tone, and use for cardio,” she notes. While the exercises themselves haven’t changed drastically over the years, the focus remains: “Just do something!”
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Denise Austin’s passion for health and exercise has influenced her daughters’ careers, perhaps marking the beginning of a family tradition. The three women cover all aspects of wellness: mind, body and soul. Katie, Austin’s youngest, is a fitness instructor, following in her mother’s footsteps. Kelly, the eldest, focuses on spiritual wellness, providing “motivation to evolve.” “I’m proud to have my two daughters following in some way in my footsteps and in their own ways, which is so cool,” Austin says.
Fitness has also strengthened the bond between Austin and her daughters.
“I walk with my daughters, which is fun and a great way of bonding through health and fitness.” To facilitate other mother-daughter connections, Austin and Katie offer retreats and have hosted numerous pop-up exercise classes. “We’ve come to New York many times for those; it’s very fun. Mothers come for me, and their daughters, who watched their moms work out with me, now work out with Katie. We hear beautiful stories.”
For those who find exercise daunting, Austin recommends starting small, with just 10 minutes a day. “It’s hard to start those first five minutes, even for me. Go for a 10-minute walk; you’ll feel so much better. And after 10 minutes, it makes you feel like you can do 10 more minutes. I’ll tell myself mentally, ‘Okay, I could go for a quick walk today. I have 10 minutes.’ And then, of course, I feel a little better, so I’ll go a little longer. If you trick your mind or act like you’re only going for a little bit, you do more.”
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Though exercise is crucial, “Living a healthy life includes our diet as well as our being active. This means “protein in almost every meal to stay strong, to keep feeding our muscles.” She also encourages that at least two times a week engage in some form of “strength training with weights, Pilates, or yoga. And a couple days a week, do some cardio for heart health because the number one issue for women is still heart disease.“ She urges women to work on cardio, flexibility, strength training, and good posture. “I’m a big believer in good posture. No matter where you are, you are your architect by the way you sit, and the way you stand. I’m always focusing on that, as well as trying to sleep seven to eight hours a night.”’
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Focusing on fitness for women over 50 inevitably includes addressing the many impacts of menopause, such as disrupted sleep, mood swings, and overall well-being. For sleep improvement tips, Austin suggests working out during the day, ideally in the morning, and going to bed early, preferably
by 10 o’clock every night. She recommends winding down by putting away phones and avoiding bright lights, creating “a slightly colder, darker bedroom to prepare for sleep.” Austin emphasizes that many factors contribute to sleep quality. “Whenever I have more than one glass of wine, I don’t sleep well,” she shares. “So that’s what I’ve learned about my body—that I have to be careful not to have too much ‘fun’ with my girlfriends. I try to drink a lot of water while I am having a glass of wine. That’s very helpful for me.” She acknowledges that some sleepless nights are unavoidable. The key, she says, is to “do better the next day: go to bed earlier and don’t drink water late at night!”
One change Denise Austin made pre-and post-menopause was increasing her Omega-3 intake. “Of course eggs,” she says, “but a couple of mornings I eat cottage cheese, yogurt, with flaxseed, chia seeds and hemp seeds. That has hopefully gotten me through those menopause years. I’m not sure what it was, but I didn’t suffer as much as other women. It could have been my daily working out. I only work out for 30 minutes, but I do it almost every single day and always have.”
Although her menopause experience wasn’t as difficult as some, she did struggle with hot flashes. “In the middle of a meeting and just talking, all of a sudden sweat just started to overwhelm me,” she recalls. “But I thought to myself, ‘This too shall pass.’ I kept saying that to myself and it did.”
Recognizing that each woman’s experience is unique and that these approaches may not be enough for everyone, Austin recommends consulting a doctor about hormone replacement therapy, if appropriate.
“These are all little tips I’ve learned,” she adds. “There are four women in my family. I learned from my sisters, who went through menopause first. It’s nice to have friends, other women and family members to talk to about it. I focused on staying fit through these years, but at that point, when you’re turning 50, your health can change if you’re not taking care of yourself. So I think that has saved me—it saved my muscles, bone health and my cardiovascular health. I haven’t stopped, so I do believe that has helped me through the difficult days.”
Austin emphasizes, “I always tell women, please, take the time to take care of yourself, because your health could go either way. These are the years your hormones are changing, so it’s important to focus a little more on self-care, which includes getting in your walks, and generally taking care of yourself. These are all investments.”
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Alongside the increased focus on fitness over the past forty years, there has also been a rise in obesity, leading many women to turn to weight loss injections. While Austin believes these injections have helped many, she hesitates to recommend them. She stresses, “First and foremost, I recommend healthy eating. It’s still about lifestyle. You can’t get away with not exercising.” She urges, “If you’re on it, please, please, please, strength train, take care of your muscles, do whatever you can to keep healthy, eat healthy, and make sure you’re getting the right foods for you. You still need good health, you still need the right foods to eat to be healthy, and you still need to exercise and work those muscles.” Austin clarifies, “I’m not against it (injections), and I’m not for it. I just try to help women who are on it and tell them how important it is for their lives to maintain strength and muscle conditioning. When it comes down to it, it’s still about exercise, because they do need more muscle conditioning. They’re losing muscle very quickly (on the injections).”
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At 67, Denise Austin exudes vibrancy and beauty. She has not had any Botox and adheres to a very simple skincare routine: “I’m very simple. I keep
everything very simple. I make sure I wash my face every night and I put on a lot of different moisturizers; my skin’s kind of dry anyway, so I make sure it has good moisture, and that is pretty much it.” She has used a little retinol in the past, but living in California, she’s in the sun too much. As for other self-care, “Once in a while, I get a massage. Once in a while, I’ll get a facial. But not very often. My New Year’s resolution is to do more of those.”
Austin’s positivity and enthusiasm are contagious. Her personality radiates a joy that has grown throughout her career. She explains, “I love what I do. That keeps me going, because I know I get beautiful letters and messages from people whose lives I’ve helped change for the better. Knowing I’m helping people makes me feel so good and fulfilled. And that’s what keeps me going, because I know I’m making a difference. It could be small, like they have a better attitude. It could be they lost weight, or they took care of their health. Whatever it is, it’s a positive change for them. I’ve had people stop me, even at airports, to share stories and even cry, and husbands say, ‘My wife’s never felt better, thanks to you.’ It’s truly gratifying. I work hard, and that keeps me working hard.”
Denise Austin’s energy and positivity are rooted in gratitude. “I truly am grateful,” she says. “I wake up feeling grateful. My mom was such a positive person. She was always happy and I always loved that about her. It shows you have a choice. You have a choice to be grouchy or to be happy. It’s up to you. I think of that a lot. Honestly, feeling thankful for life, that’s what keeps me so happy.” She advises, “I tell people, if you can, daily, write down things that are making you happy, even if it’s the smallest, littlest thing, just write it down and have that bring you a moment of joy. Find those moments of joy throughout the day even when things are down and out. It helps.” Austin has recently started journaling and recommends it. “I do think it helps,” she says, “and I believe reading helps us women relax and unwind at night.” She values the idea of finding balance, which includes time for physical, spiritual and mental fitness.
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Looking back on her long career and the influences that color her memories, Austin says a few moments stand out. One cherished memory was “having my TV show. It was the best thing in the world. I would travel to beautiful locations to film outside. I lived in D.C. and I wanted people living on the East Coast, like in New York, to wake up and see a beach and pretend to be there for 30 minutes with me. It would be their escape for 30 minutes. I would travel every week to different resorts in various places to film Trim and Travel .”
Another highlight is receiving the Video of the Year award. Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jack LaLanne before his death is also a treasured memory. “It was very meaningful to me because we stayed very close throughout all of the 30 years of my career while he was alive, and I spoke at his funeral. I still talk to his wife, Elaine. She’s still alive at 98 years old.”
The key to success, according to Austin, is “Just go for it! Never give up your dreams. Just keep trying. Don’t worry, don’t! Go for it and be yourself.” Her focus and drive have paid off. “After all, when I told someone I wanted to get a TV show, they said, ‘Are you kidding me?’ But I got it!” ▲
“Knowing I’m helping people makes me feel so good and fulfilled. And that’s what keeps me going, because I know I’m making a difference.”.
RJonathan Evison’s The Heart of Winter Book Corner
uth and Abe are opposites. She’s a poetry-loving hippie sympathizer; he’s a straightlaced Republican who wears bow ties. They managed to stick together for seven decades. The novel opens with Ruth’s health scare when her toothache is cancerous, and Abe becomes her caregiver. Abe takes life seriously as an actuarial turned insurance agent who buys a farm on Bainbridge Island, Washington. They raise four children and countless dogs and chickens. Jonathan Evison’s heartfelt new novel tests compassion and expectations of marriage roles as a man and woman, father and mother, and citizen. Evison is the author of nine other novels as well: Again and Again; Small World; All About Lulu; West of Here; The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving; This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!; Lawn Boy; and Legends of the North Cascades. He lives with his family in Washington State, hosting the podcast A Fresh Face in Hell
You are a master at characterization. Ruth and Abe are realistic. Are they based on anyone you knew?
No, actually. I basically characterized them with each other in mind. I wanted them to be cut from a very different cloth—Abe, a stodgy son of the Midwest with conservative leanings, and Ruth, a curious and progressive small-town girl with bohemian leanings. In their differing ways, they are both very much of the silent generation. Can you talk about the theme of caretaking in this and other novels?
Caregiving is pretty much a theme in all my books, as it plays directly into my biggest overriding theme, namely, our dependence upon one another as human beings. Though we occupy the top of the food chain, we are not apex predators, our success is dependent upon one another in every way, we need to take care of each other. This, to me, is the fundamental characteristic of being human. There’s a quote in one of my books, I think it is from Legends of the North Cascades: “Bereaved, we were but orphans, dispossessed, impoverished in our solitude. Our only buffer against the cold, cruel world was one another.”
“It seemed imperative to tell the story of a marriage over the long haul, that I alternate points-of-view so that the reader could consider both sides of the partnership in the most intimate manner. ”
I’ve been a caregiver most of my life, beginning when I was seventeen and I moved to a mobile home court in Sunnyvale, California to care for my agoraphobic grandmother. Then, I was a respite care provider for six or seven years. Then, I had three kids, and a gazillion stray dogs, and most recently I’ve cared for my mom, first through the same oral cancer Ruth has, and also a broken shoulder that laid her up a few months back. This book spans seventy years. Did alternating points of view help serve the structure?
Fiction acts as an empathic window for me, an exercise that mostly comprises me getting out of my own way so
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that I might walk a mile in somebody else’s shoes. It seemed imperative to tell the story of a marriage over the long haul, that I alternate points-ofview so that the reader could consider both sides of the partnership in the most intimate manner.
Did you always want to write a novel? I wrote my first book in third grade, not long after my eldest sister and primary caregiver died in a car accident, and my dad ran off, and basically our family exploded. It started as an escape from the outside forces of the world that sought (it seemed) to ruin me, but soon evolved into a necessary exercise in imagination and empathy that would prove to be my life’s work. I wrote seven or eight novels before All About Lulu was published, and three or four other unpublished novels since, so I guess I’m in the neighborhood of twenty by now. It’s just what I do, what I was made to do, I guess, and every single day I’m grateful for the work.
Any writers whose work you admire?
It starts with Charles Dickens for me, who saved us from the Victorian novel’s preoccupation with the landed classes, and was among the first to report on “the little people.” Most of my literary idols possess the Dickens’ humanistic DNA, from Twain, to Norris, to Steinbeck, writers primarily concerned with working-class struggles.
Tell us about book banning and “Lawn Boy.” And did/does that affect how you write new projects?
At first, it was a hassle: death threats, cyber-attacks, etcetera, but in the end, it proved a blessing as despite efforts to ban or challenge the novel, all the hullabaloo just exposed the book to tens of thousands of new readers, and many of them the elusive younger readers, from Millennials to Zoomers. As a guy who grew up in punk bands in the early 1980s, I always saw it as my responsibility as an artist to rattle some cages. So, if I see deficits in society, or culture, or human behavior, I’m always gonna call them out. But no, I wouldn’t say my specific experience with Lawn Boy’s banning has affected the way I approach the work.
Next on the horizon?
Now, that the touring is mostly over, it’s back to work! I recently finished a novel that is a tribute to my late brother who ended his own life in 2020, called My Good Side. I’ve also got a western set in 1850s California called The High Golden Grass. I’m groping my way toward something new, now, but I’m not there yet.
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A Priest and a Rabbi Walk Into a TV Station... Catching Up With Carol
It was Spring 1987. Tensions in the Middle East were boiling over. That April the unrest made daily headlines here, focusing on what’s behind war: rivalries, ancient hatreds and ideological differences in how we view the world.
As it happened, 1987 was also one of the rare years when Easter and Passover coincided on the calendar, as they do this year.
In April of 1987, I was anchoring at News 12 Long Island. My job was to report life’s good and bad news, including war. But I felt strongly that we needed to talk about more than people’s differences. It was time to look at what we have in common; the need for safety, freedom, family, respect, and love. It took a while to convince my news editors to let me tell that part of the story. Many of those older and more experienced decision-makers had been hardened by years in New York City newsrooms. But I pushed to bring a priest and a rabbi together, human to human, in front of our cameras. When I finally got the OK, I reached out to a priest friend. Monsignor Tom Hartman was the head of Telicare, the Catholic television channel on Cablevision. Then I called Temple Beth Torah. I’d never met Rabbi Marc Gellman, but I knew of him, having worked at a radio station near his Dix Hills congregation.
So, on April 13th, 1987, “A priest and a rabbi walked into a TV station...”
Father Tom and Rabbi Gellman clicked immediately. During our interview, they passionately agreed that we all want and deserve the same things. Compassion. Charity. Forgiveness. For the rest of his life, Fr. Tom described that day this way, “We spent 2½-minutes in the studio and 2½-hours in the parking lot.”
Outside our News 12 studios the good rabbi told Fr. Tom he was leaving, and not just leaving the parking lot; he was leaving Long Island. Rabbi Gellman was going to lead a Florida congregation with a large synagogue, an active school, and he was getting a personal membership to one of the best golf courses in the state.
However, Rabbi Gellman later said he’d had a small doubt about heading to Florida. Enough doubt that the night before our interview he asked God to send him a sign.
God sent him a priest.
Fr. Tom told the rabbi, “You’re not going anywhere!” Fr. Tom explained, that the night before, he’d had a dream in which God told him he was going to meet someone the next day and should give them this message: “You’re not going anywhere. God isn’t done with you here.”
Rabbi Gellman went back to Dix Hills and called the Florida congregation to say he wasn’t coming. The temple president asked why. Rabbi Gellman explained, “I’ve got some work to do here … with a priest.” The temple president told the rabbi, if he was going to work with a priest, he should stay on Long Island.
That day Father Thomas Hartman and Rabbi Marc Gellman each found an even greater purpose in life, plus a new best friend and
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golfing partner. (They were both obsessed with golf!)
And The God Squad was born.
For 20 years the priest and the rabbi discussed their shared morals every week; compassion, charity, forgiveness. For the first 10 years, they appeared in front of our Cablevision cameras, and the next 10 on Telecare, (yes, the spelling had changed.)
Their audience swelled to millions as they did countless other appearances too. The God Squad were regulars on ABC’s Good Morning America and on WNBC radio’s Imus in the Morning show. Plus, they wrote books including, Religion for Dummies and the children’s book, How Do You Spell God? Answers to the Big Questions from Around the World. That became an HBO animated special, winning a Peabody Award and an Emmy.
Fr. Tom’s sister, Sheila Hartman Mohrman, recently told me that her brother loved sharing God’s messages of hope, kindness, and forgiveness beyond his pulpit. It was an opportunity to go past … just preaching to the choir!
One day Fr. Tom and Rabbi Gellman visited the school where Sheila taught, telling the students we all want goodness. They asked the children to picture a mountain with many different paths to the top. Then they explained, that there are so many roads to God.
All that goodness sprouting from a meeting that almost didn’t happen. Years after The God Squad’s birth, I ran into Rabbi Gellman’s secretary. She said, that after I called that day in 1987, the good rabbi turned down my invitation, saying he didn’t do television because he was a scholar. True, he studied voraciously, taught always, and preached powerfully; but she put News 12 on his calendar anyway. Days later she reminded him about the News 12 interview, leaving him no time to bow out.
In 2007 Fr. Tom announced he had Parkinson’s. That ended The God Squad show, although he continued to raise millions for Parkinson’s and AIDS research. He also founded “Jerry Hartman House,” an AIDS hospice after his brother Jerry died of AIDS.
Fr. Tom died in 2016. Rabbi Gellman continues to write The God Squad newspaper column and now has a podcast.
In 1991 Rabbi Gellman and Fr. Tom explained why they wrote the book, Where Does God Live? On page 12 they say, “We talk enough and know enough about how we are different, but we don’t talk enough and know enough about how we are the same.” That was the very idea behind my April 13th, 1987 invitation to News 12, during one of those rare years when Easter and Passover shared the same week, as they do this year.
Lastly, I’ll always cherish this lesson from Fr. Tom. He saw life’s pains as holes. His goodbyes often came to this assignment to do good work: “Now go fill some holes.” l
Carol Silva is the Emmy Award-winning veteran News 12 Long Island news anchor, TedX and motivational speaker and creator of The Silva Lining Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Audible.com and wherever you hear your podcasts.
Lake Muskoka: Scenery, Serenity and Celebrity Travel
by Arianna Sands
Atwo hour drive north of Toronto is where you’ll find Ontario’s Muskoka region, where you can immerse yourself in pristine waters, plush forests, and celebrity waterfront “cottages.” This haven for outdoor enthusiasts and tranquility seekers also attracts celebrities seeking refuge amidst breathtaking scenery.
Muskoka’s charm lies in its diverse towns, each offering a distinct experience. Gravenhurst, the “Gateway to Muskoka,” is steeped in history. The Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Centre offers a nostalgic journey aboard a vintage steamship, transporting visitors back in time. Port Carling, the “Hub of the Lakes,” is a vibrant waterfront that features unique shops, restaurants, and the iconic Port Carling Wall, a captivating mosaic of local art. Bala, nestled on the southwestern shores, is the place for watersports enthusiasts.
Lake Muskoka is an outdoor paradise where the crystal-clear waters invite swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Golfers can find championship courses nestled amidst the picturesque landscape. The area caters to all activity levels, from leisurely strolls to challenging hikes.
You can take a cruise on Lake Muskoka on the historic RMS Segwun or Wenonah II steamships that offer leisurely afternoon tours and dinner cruises, providing scenic views of the lake.
Muskoka’s culinary scene includes cozy lakeside cafes to upscale restaurants. Many restaurants take advantage of the local ingredients, offering farm-to-table experiences.
Where To See the Stars
Lake Muskoka’s has been a haven for celebrities who seek privacy and tranquility amidst the breathtaking scenery. While the exact locations of these private retreats are closely guarded, stars like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Cindy Crawford, Martin Short, and Steven Spielberg have been associated with properties on or near the lake.
These luxurious homes, refered to as “cottages,” offer a sanctuary away from the public eye. Boat tours sometimes offer glimpses of these stunning properties from the water, while respecting the privacy of residents.
Your best bet for seeing the stars above is at the Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve which was designated as the world’s first permanent Dark Sky Reserve in 1999. This 5,000-acre area offers magnificent views of the night sky, free from light pollution. torrancebarrens.com.
When To Go
June, July, August are the popular months tor tourists as temperateres average in the mid seventies and are well suited for outdoor pursuits. Fall offers maginificent folliage viewing.
Traveling from Long Island
By Air: The most common route is to fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). From there, rent a car and drive north for approximately two to three hours, depending on your final destination within the Muskoka region.
By Car: Expect about 10-11 hours drive from Long Island and allow for brakes along the way. We stopped after about 7 hours and spent an overnight in Buffalo and strolled along the waterfront before heading out to Toronto for a lunch break and then on to Lake Muskoka. l discovermuskoka.ca
Off The Beaten Path
The Screaming Heads of Burk’s Falls is a most unusual art installation located near the small town of Burk’s Falls, Ontario. It’s the brainchild of retired art teacher Peter Camani, who transformed his 310-acre property into an otherworldly landscape filled with a collection of over 100 large, eerie sculptures, many of which resemble human heads with their mouths wide open in a silent scream. These “screaming heads” vary in size and design, some towering over visitors, creating a sense of awe and perhaps a little unease. You’ll also find other sculptures scattered throughout the property, including giant hands, abstract forms and even a massive spider.
Midlothian Castle: Camani’s home, a castle-like structure, adds another layer of intrigue to the experience. The castle itself is a work of art, with unique architectural features and intricate details. It just might bring back memories of the The Munsters house.
925 Midlothian Rd, Burk’s Falls, ON. midlothiancastle@gmail.com. (705) 382-6413
Jazz Loft Big Band: 7pm.
Come From Away: 7pm. Tilles
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The Yardbirds: 8pm. Boulton Center
Jazz Loft Jazz Orchestra: 7pm. Staller Center
The Everly Set (Everly Bros. tribute): 8pm. My Father’s Place
Mike DelGuidice: 8pm. The Paramount Flamenco Latino: 7:30pm. Patchogue Theatre
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Lamar Peters (Elvis tribute): 8pm. Boulton Center
Jazz Loft Jazz Orchestra: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Joanne Shaw Taylor: 8pm. Landmark On Main
The Doo Wop Project: 7pm. Madison Theatre
Lara Hope & The Ark Tones/Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Mike DelGuidice: 8pm. The Paramount Pachanga: 7pm. The Suffolk
The Argyle Theatre
34 W. Main St., Babylon. 844.631.LIVE (5483) argyletheatre.com
Boulton Center
37 West Main St., Bay Shore 631.969.1101 boultoncenter.org
CMPAC (CM Performing Arts Center) 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale. 631.218.2810 cmpac.com
John W. Engeman Theater
250 Main St., Northport. 516.323.4444 engemantheater.com
The Gateway
215 S. Country Rd., Bellport. 631.286.1133 thegateway.org
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Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion.
When: April 24th - June 15th
Where: The Argyle Theatre, 34 W. Main St., Babylon Tickets: 631-230-3500 or argyletheatre.com
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Jason Scheff and Tommy DeCarlo: 8pm. Tilles Center
Gabriel Iglesias: 8pm. UBS Arena
Louder Than Love (Freestyle): 7:30pm. Westbury Music Fair
Creedence Revived: 8pm. WHBPAC
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Totally Taylor New York (Taylor Swift
The Jazz Loft 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook. 631.751.1895 thejazzloft.org
Jones Beach Theater 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh. 516.221.1000. livenation.com
Landmark on Main Street 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516.767.6444 landmarkonmainstreet.org
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) 97 Main St., Stony Brook. 631-689-5888 limusichalloffame.org
Madison Theatre 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516.323.4444 madisontheatreny.org
Yellow Brick Road
Tribute to Elton John
2 SHOWS – 4PM & 8PM! Yellow Brick Road captures the true essence of Elton John complete with full replica costumes, unbelievable vocals, and spoton piano! Bringing the true experience of a real Elton John concert, Yellow Brick Road will have you singing along all night long to your favorite hits like “Rocket Man,”“Candle in the Wind,”“Crocodile Rock,” and countless others.
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AM Gold: Yacht Rock: 8pm. Engeman Theater
Melissa Etheridge: 8pm. The Paramount
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Duane Betts/Palmetto Motel: 8pm. Landmark On Main
Kelsey Cook & Chad Daniels: 8pm. The Paramount
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JD Leonard: 8pm. Boulton Center
Joan Osborne: 8pm. Landmark On Main
Fleetwood Macked (Flletwood Mac tribute): 8pm. My Father’s Place
Franz Ferdinand: 8pm. The Paramount
The 7 Fingers in Duel Reality: 8pm. Staller Center
Don Jovi (Bon Jovi tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
Mary J. Blige: 7pm. UBS Arena
When: Saturday, April 12 at 4PM & 8PM Where: The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead Tickets: TheSuffolk.org or call 631-727-4343.
tribute): 6pm. CMPAC
BeauSoleil/Richard Thompson: 8pm. Landmark On Main
The Wallflowers: 8pm. The Paramount
Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
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Michael Lewis: 7:30pm. Landmark On Main
My Father’s Place at The Roslyn Cellar 1221 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn. 516.580.0887 mfpproductions.com
The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631.673.7300 paramountny.com
The Patchogue Theatre 71 E. Main St., Patchogue. 631.207.1313 patchoguetheatre.org
Staller Center 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. 631.632.2787 stallercenter.com
The Suffolk 118 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631.727.4343 suffolktheater.com
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That Motown Band: 8pm. Argyle Theatre
The THE BAND Band (The Band tribute): 8pm. Boulton Center
Bright Eyes: 7:30pm. The Paramount
The Robert Cray Band: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
The 7 Fingers in Duel Reality: 8pm. Staller Center
Yellow Brick Road (Elton John tribute): 4 & 8pm. The Suffolk
Music Fair
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That Motown Band: 3pm. Argyle Theatre
Tyler Hilton: 7pm. My Father’s Place
Chippendales: 8pm. The Paramount
What the World Needs Now: The Bacharach Songbook featuring Todd Rundgren and Rob Shirakbari: 7pm. Patchogue Theatre
The Golden Girls Gone Wild: 11am. Theatre Three
Emerson Legacy Series: Goerke/Watkins: 7pm. Staller Center
Shades of Bublé: 8pm. Engeman Theater
Slim Jim Phantom: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Rick Wakeman: 8pm. The Paramount Buckethead: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
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Bad Little Big Band: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel/Belouis Some: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Omar Courtz: 8pm. The Paramount
Kerry Kearney Band/Jack Licitra: 8pm. Boulton Center
Harry Allen Quartet: 7pm. Jazz Loft
John Waite: 8pm. The Paramount
Linda Eder: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
Classic Albums Live: Eagles Greatest Hits: 8pm. The Suffolk
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Andy Gross: 8pm. Boulton Center
Cold Beer On A Saturday Night (Zac Brown, Buffett & Chesney tribute): 8pm. The Paramount
The Rascals: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
The Players (former members of Chicago): 8pm. The Suffolk 22
Beth Hart: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
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Interplay Jazz Orchestra: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Old Crow Medicine Show: 8pm.
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Christine Goerke & Paul Watkins
The next concert in the Emerson Legacy Series at Staller features former Emerson String Quartet cellist Paul Watkins and famed soprano Christine Goerke in an exciting and unique classical and cabaret program. The pair will be joined by Emerson String Quartet members Eugene Drucker, violin, and Larry Dutton, viola, for an enthralling even of music–from chamber to classical, broadway to opera!
When: Monday, April 14 @ 7pm Where: Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Tickets: stallercenter.com • 631-632-ARTS (2787)
Patchogue Theatre
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: 7:30pm. Tilles Center
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One Night Back To The 60’s (The Who/ Janis Joplin tribute): 8pm. Boulton Center
Toby Walker: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Sarah Silverman: 7pm. The Paramount
Sandra Bernhard: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
Start Making Sense & Ocean Stompers
Horns (Talking Heads tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
Simon & Garfunkel Story: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair
Luis R Conrequez: 8pm. UBS Arena
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Absolute Adele (Adele tribute): 8pm.
Boulton Center
Giada Valenti: 7pm. Madison Theatre
James Maddock: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Jessie’s Girl: 8pm. The Paramount
One Vision Of Queen (Queen tribute): 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
Stony Brook Opera: 7pm. Staller Center
Misty Copeland: 7:30pm. Tilles Center
Salsafest: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair
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Puppy Pals Live: 3pm. Madison Theatre
Kevin James: 7:30pm. The Paramount
Stony Brook Opera: 3pm. Staller Center
The Linda Ronstadt Experience: 7pm. The Suffolk
An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma, in conversation with Jeffrey Brown: 3pm. Tilles Center
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Brit Floyd: 7:30pm. The Paramount
may
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Strictly Sinatra: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Ace Frehley: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
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American Girl (Tom Petty tribute): 8pm. Boulton Center
Strictly Sinatra: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Pink Talking Fish: 8pm. Landmark On Main
Larry Fleet: 8pm. The Paramount Are You Ready For It? (Taylor Swift tribute): 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
Awaken (Yes tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
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Strictly Sinatra: 2 & 7 pm. Jazz Loft
Anthony Nunziata: 8pm. Landmark On Main
Paul Taylor Dance Company: 8pm. Staller Center
Frontiers (Journey tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
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Mutts Gone Nuts: 3pm. Landmark On Main
So Good (Neil Diamond tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
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Marilyn Manson: 8pm. The Paramount
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BoyWithUke: 8pm. The Paramount
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Troy Ramey: 7:30pm. Landmark On Main
Alex Kilroy: 8pm. My Father’s Place
The Nelsons: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
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Fearless (Taylor Swift tribute): 8pm. Landmark On Main
Graham Parker: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Gene Simmons Band: 8pm. The Paramount Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute): 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: 8pm. The Suffolk
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Adrenalize (Def Leppard tribute): 8pm. Boulton Centre
Broadway on Main Street: 8pm. Landmark On Main
Willie Nile: 8pm. My Father’s Place
Brian Regan: 7pm. The Paramount
Leonid & Friends (Chicago tribute): 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
Southern RockFest (The Allman Brothers Band & Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: 11am & 1pm. Tilles Center
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Brian Regan: 7pm. The Paramount Victor Manuelle: 8pm. Tilles Center
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Whose Live Anyway? with Greg Proops/ Jeff B. Davis/Ryan Stiles/Joel Murray: 7pm. The Paramount 13
Lake Street Dive: 8pm. The Paramount 15
Domo Branch Trio: 7:30pm. Tilles Center
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Mandelino Project: 8pm. My Father’s Place
James “Murr” Murray: 7pm. The Paramount
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Bobby Collins: 8pm. The Suffolk
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair
Kane Brown: 7pm. UBS Arena
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Broken Arrow & Red Words: 8pm. Boulton Centre
Foghat: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre
G.E. Smith & The American Blues: 8pm. The Suffolk
Zebra: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair
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The Royal Crown Players: 5pm. My Father’s Place
Richard Kind: 7pm. Patchogue Theatre
David Finckel, Wu Han and Chad Hoopes: 3pm. Tilles Center
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: 8pm. WHBPAC
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Here Comes the Sun (Beatles tribute): 8pm. Engeman Theater
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Black & Blue (Rolling Stones tribute):
8pm. My Father’s Place
The Warped Tour Band: 8pm. The Suffolk
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Jon Lovitz: 8pm. The Paramount
The Comedy Club: 8pm. Theatre Three
Beanie Man: 8pm. UBS Arena
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Interplay Jazz Orchestra: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Josette & Mark Mancini: 8pm. My Father’s Place
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Vanessa Collier: 8pm. Boulton Centre
Pasquale Grasso Trio: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Let’s Sing Taylor: 8pm. The Paramount
That 70’s Band: 8pm. The Suffolk
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Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi Hendrix: 8pm. Boulton Centre
Aubrey Johnson Sextet: 7pm. Jazz Loft
Luke Bryan: 7pm. Jone Beach Theater
Duncan Sheik: 8pm. My Father’s Place
ONGOING
Jam Session: Wednesdays. Jazz Loft
Jersey Boys: thru April 6. Argyle Theatre
Fiddler on the Roof: April 24-June 15. Argyle Theatre
Escape to Margaritaville: thru April 12. CMPAC
Grease: May 3-17. CMPAC
Waitress: The Musical: thru April 27. Engeman Theater
South Pacific: May 15-June 29. Engeman Theater
Frozen: thru April 13. The Gateway 42nd Street: May 2-June 1. The Gateway
Legally Blonde: May 30-June 8. Madison Theatre
Wait Until Dark: April 18-May 11. Theatre Three
Half Time: May 24-June 22. Theatre Three
Children’s Theatre
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical: thru April 6. Argyle Theatre
June B. Jone, The Musical: May 3- June 15. Argyle Theatre
Elephant & Piggie’s: We Are in a Play!: May 4-18. CMPAC
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: thru April 27. Engeman Theater
A Dream is a Wish Princess Concert: April 12-13. Madison Theatre
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit: April 16-May 10. Theatre Three
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: May 29-June 21. Theatre Three
BROADWAY’S FUNNIEST SMASH HIT AND INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON
