Olivia Stuart and Anthony Gerbasio were recently honored at the 25th Annual Butch Dellecave Awards held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Each high school in the county is invited to nominate one male and one female member of its senior class. Finalists must demonstrate a rare combination of athletic prowess, academic achievement, and meaningful civic involvement.
Pictured: West Babylon High School nominees Olivia Stuart and Anthony Gerbasio are flanked by Butch Dellecave Foundation President Mark Dellecave (left) and Executive Director Guy Dellecave (right). Photo courtesy of Artist Lake Medi
29TH ANNUAL 28, 2025 5, 2025
Long Island’s ARGYLE THEATRE Announces The Cast And Creative Team For THE MUSIC MAN
Starring: ELLIOTT LITHERLAND and NATALIE DUNCAN
Director
Musical Director
JONATHAN BRENNER
Begins Performances On July 10, 2025 Opening Night Is July 12, 2025
The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, will present the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by David Grindrod, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances begin Thursday, July 10, 2025, and run through August 31, 2025. Opening night will be celebrated on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
The cast is led by Elliott Litherland* (Argyle’s: Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, Opera North) as Harold Hill and Natalie Duncan* (International: The Sound of Music) as Marian Paroo, with Paul J. Hernandez (Disney Cruise: Frozen, Aladdin) as Marcellus Washburn, Steve McCoy* (National Tour: Monty Python’s Spamalot,) as Mayor Shinn, Bevin Bell-Hall (NYC: Swingtime Canteen) as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Kara Mikula* (OffBroadway: A Man of No Importance) as Mrs. Paroo, Evan K. Latta (Regional: Something Rotten) as Tommy Djilas, Katie Gwen Morris (Regional: A Christmas Carol: AGSOC) as Zaneeta, Chris Donovan (Argyle’s: Fiddler on the Roof) as Charlie Cowell. The ensemble features Ben Adair (Regional: Cabaret), Carlyn Barenholtz (Argyle’s Fiddler on the Roof), Evan Ellis Blackwell (National Tour: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Kyra Lynn Burke (National Tour: GIRLS NIGHT: The Musical, Argyle’s A Christmas Carol), Anna Anhui Chin (The New Jack Cole Dancers), Ollie Cirelli (Argyle’s: Bye Bye Birdie), Maya
Jane Galipeau (Regional: West Side Story), Ayaan Geer (Regional: The Polar Express), Ben Hahn (Regional: Bye Bye Birdie), Shea Hager (Regional: The Wedding Singer), Jared Houde (Regional: Hairspray), Tim Hotchkin (NYC: Freedom’s Last Stand), Garrison Hunt (Argyle’s: A Christmas Carol the Musical, Beauty and the Beast), Coulby Jenkins (Regional: Rock of Ages, Argyles Fiddler on the Roof), Miranda Noelle Jones (Regional: No, No, Nanette), Madelynn Justice (Regional: Shrek), Jessica Mae Murphy (Regional: The Miracle Worker), Tyler Renaud (Argyle’s: A Christmas Carol), with Saki Masuda* (National Tour: The King and I) as Dance Captain/Swing, Jackson Gifford (Regional: Charlie Brown Christmas) as Swing, and Nikki Rinaudo-Concessi (Regional: Argyle’s Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol) as Swing. (*Members of Actors’ Equity Association) The creative team includes Scenic Design by Elizabeth Olson, Lighting Design by David Sexton, Costume, Wig, Hair & Makeup Design by Amanda Scanze (with assistant Holly Romero), Sound Design by Kimberly O’Loughlin (with Peter Papangelopoulos, Assistant), Props Design by Callie Hester, and Music Coordination by Russell Brown. Daniel Vaughn* serves as Production Stage Manager, with Gabrielle P. Guagenti*, Katelyn Chiappone, and Gabby Duarte as Assistant Stage Managers. Technical Director is Pat Downes. Casting is by Michael Cassara, CSA. NOW ON SALE: Tickets for The Music Man range from $70 - $90 and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling (631) 230-3500.
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous
TheFourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends. Grilling delicious foods often is part of the July 4 game plan. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food Superfast” (Oxmoor House) by the Cooking Light Editors appeals to vegetarians, vegetable lovers and anyone who wants something a little lighter from the grill.
Serves 4
2 small eggplants (about 1 pound each), each cut into 4 lengthwise slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat grill.
2. Drizzle eggplant slices with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until tender. Sprinkle eggplant with cheese; grill 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
3. While eggplant grills, prepare Greek Couscous.
4. Place 2 eggplant slices on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 cup couscous. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
JULY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd
7:30PM
FARMINGDALE VILLAGE POPS
ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
Farmingdale Village Pops On the Village Green, 43rd Season and Crowd Favorite! Wednesdays July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd & July 30th. Held on the Village Green, 361 Main Street, or along Main Street (as noted). Outdoor events are weather permitting. Bring chairs/blankets for seating for Movies, Pops concerts & theatre performance. For more information, please call Farmingdale Village, 516-249-0093
FRIDAY, JULY 4th
8:30AM-12:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DAY 4 MILE RUN/WALK
At Bellmore Fire House, 230 Pettit Ave Bellmore. 8:30AM 4 Mile Start, 8:00AM 1 Mile Start. Rain or Shine. Sanctioned by USATF-LONG ISLAND & an individual scoring race in the USATF-LI Grand Prix. All are welcome, you can also become a member today to score! This event is a USATF-Long Island fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to Long Island Track & Field. For more information, please call 516-531-3323
SATURDAY, JULY 5th
3:00PM
CONCERT OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC
Celebrating God and Country featuring Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist.
A free-will offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist, 515 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
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SATURDAY, JULY 12th & SUNDAY, JULY 13th
10:00AM-6:00PM LONG BEACH ARTS AND CRAFTS BOARDWALK FESTIVAL
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the 2025 Arts and Crafts Boardwalk Festival has returned. Vendor applications are available. All artisans are encouraged to apply! For more information, please call 516-705-7414
THROUGH JULY 13th
5-11PM WEEKDAYS AND NOON-11 PM SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & JULY 4th
EMPIRE STATE FAIR
This family-fun annual event features a variety of live entertainment, four nights of spectacular Fireworks by Grucci, exciting rides and games for the whole family, and plenty of delicious fair food. For more information, please call 866-666-3247
SATURDAY, JULY 19th
10:00AM-4:00PM ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Wantagh Preservation Society's 4th Annual Antique Car Show.(Rain date Sunday July 20th) Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Cars from 1960's & older. Entrance fee $1. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 raffle, music! Go inside Wantagh's 1885 Train Station, Wantagh's 1907 Post office & get your free ticket to board the 1912 Jamaica Parlor car, (Parlor car open from 12 - 2pm). emailWantaghmuseum@gmail.com (Matt)
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6:30PM-10:30PM
HAWAIIAN LUAU
Grab your grass skirt & Hawaiian shirt. Brumidi Lodge, Deer Park is hosting a HAWAIIAN LUAU. Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner, Slushies & soda included, Tiki Bar, Brumidi’s Famous Hawaiian Entertainment DJ Gene & Joanne Spinning in the Music Hut. Raffles & Much More Summer Fun For tickets and more information, please call Anita 631-422-6914. Sons & Daughters of Italy in America 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park.
SUNDAY, JULY 20th
11:00AM-4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Rd. N. Huntington Station. A day of celebrating inclusion and diversity in the arts, hand-made goods, community, food trucks, raffles, games, music performances, fun crafts and activities for the whole family! Hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, a non-profit community art center that teaches creative expression classes to all ages and all abilities. Connected with over 500 participants and dozens of local organizations across Long Island. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, JULY 21st
9:00AM-12:00PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 36 E. John Street in Lindenhurst. July 21st through July 25th. Bible lessons, Music, Games, Crafts, Snacks, and more! FREE!! Grades K-6th. Register at https:// saintjohnsvbs.myanswers.com
211 Route 109
West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us
Nancy Evans, Director ***
YOGA
Wednesdays: July 2-30
6-7 pm
Non-refundable/trans-ferable fee for the 5-week June sessions: $10.
LEMON CHERRY TRAY KIT
July 3-10
Shirley Ruby will virtually instruct you to make your own one-of-a-kind project.
West Babylon Public Library
A YouTube Link will be provided by the Library. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
SAND & SEASHELL ART: COLORFUL BUTTERFLY
Monday, July 7, 7-8:30 pm
Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
ENGLISH: BEGINNERS
Tuesdays, July 8
6:15-7:15 pm
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, July 9
10 am-1:30 pm
Sign up is first-come, firstserved and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
LEARN HOW: CANVA POSTER PRINTING
July 9, 6:30-8 pm
Learn how to set-up your own FREE Canva account, which will allow you to create different custom print materials. This class will cover setting up and using Canva then creating a poster to be printed after class to
take home. Posters can be made for marketing purposes, communions, weddings, showers, graduations, photo collages, and more!
DECORATIVE GARDEN GLOBE DROP IN
Fridays: July 11-25
Drop by the library anytime and check out our garden craft station.
ZUMBA
Fridays: July 11-25, 10:15-11:15 am
Non-refundable fee for the 3-week July session: $6.
PAINT NIGHT: FIREWORK
Monday, July 14, 6:45-8:30 pm
Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
AGING IN PLACE AT HOME
Tuesday, July 15, 4-5 pm
Now more than ever, older adults are looking to age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment.
Join us as we discuss the importance of basic estate planning documents, the application process for
To Patchogue This Summer
On July 12, 2025, Long Island’s new youth-led music festival, Gaze in the Garden, is coming to Stereo Garden (9 Railroad Avenue in Patchogue) for an 11-hour celebration of punk, indie, emo, and experimental sounds. Organized by 19-year- old Jess Bond of Bond Booking, this brand new fest will showcase a vibrant, genrebending lineup of local favorites and touring acts.
The festival is entirely independent and youthrun, with a strong focus on community, creativity, and giving back. Bond, who studies music business at Berklee College of Music, created Gaze in the Garden as a platform to showcase underground artists and bring together a scene that too often gets overlooked.
The inaugural festival will proudly partner with Hungry for Music,
a nonprofit that provides musical instruments to underprivileged children and school programs. 15% of all proceeds will be donated directly to the organization to support music access for youth across the country. Featuring over a dozen bands, including two massive out-ofstate headliners, local heavy-hitters and rising underground gems, this
festival is not one to miss for any music lover!
Festival goers can expect a rotating schedule of live performances, community vendors and an open reentry policy, encouraging attendees to explore the local shops and restaurants in downtown Patchogue throughout the day. With an overwhelming response to the lineup teaser post, Gaze in the Garden is already proving to be one of
Long Island’s most talkedabout underground events.
“This isn’t just a show, it’s something way bigger than that,” says Bond. “It’s proof that young people can build real opportunities when they have the drive and the community behind them.
I want to make a space where artists feel valued and fans feel something they’ll never forge.”
Tickets are available now via https://tinyurl.
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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE ‘QUE
Thursday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 pm
Join Pit Master Brian for a patriotic menu that includes foods that are (usually) cooked on the smoker and culminates with a “Red, White, and Blueberry” trifle.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING
Saturday, July 19, 11 am-12 pm
com/5fuak6ep. Early bird tickets grant access to a secret backyard pre-party and are selling fast.
About Bond Booking: Founded and run by student and entrepreneur Jess Bond, Bond Booking represents over 30 artists across genres and specializes in curating unforgettable events that prioritize community, creativity and independence.
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Santapogue Celebrates And Honors Flag Day
Dressed in red, white and blue and proudly waving their flags, Santapogue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District held its first Flag Day celebration on June 13. Students and staff gathered outdoors to pay tribute and reflect on the country’s freedoms. Santapogue’s Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts helped to raise the flag before members of the chorus sang the national anthem. Student council members recited facts about the flag and reflected on the history and symbolism that represents freedom and unity. Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
Steven Straus Of Troop 2014 Completes Eagle Scout Project
On May 18th, Steven Straus, a 9th grader at West Babylon High School and a member of Troop 2014, completed his Eagle Scout project. Steven chose to refurbish two footbridges located in the courtyard of West Babylon High School. The project included measuring, cutting, water sealing, and installing all new footboards, as well as sanding, repainting, and reinforcing the railings of both bridges!
Let us know about your honors, awards, promotions and other announcements. They are always welcome. Photos can be emailed as well. Send them to editorial@ longislandmediagroup. com.
South Bay Teacher Wins Applebee’s Award
Christina Delaney, third grade teacher at South Bay Elementary School in the West Babylon School District, has been named a winner of the Applebee’s Above & “Bee”yond Teacher Essay Contest. Ms. Delaney’s student Kaylee Labriola submitted an essay to Applebee’s nominating her teacher for the award. In her essay, she wrote about how her teacher is “kind, patient and always makes learning fun.” Ms. Delaney will receive a $500 sponsorship check to be used toward her classroom and a special end-of-year class party. Only four teachers on Long Island – two from Nassau County and two from Suffolk County – receive the award each year. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
