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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL’s Dave Jackson makes plant discoveries, adds new staff Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Just as humans have competing impulses — should we eat or exercise, should we wait outside in the rain to meet a potential date or seek shelter, should we invest in a Spanish tutor or a lacrosse coach — so, too, do plants, albeit not through the same deliberate abstract process.

Working with corn, Dave Jackson, a professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has discovered that the gene Gß, (pronounced Gee-Beta,) balances between the competing need to grow and to defend itself against myriad potential threats.

By looking at variations in the gene, Jackson and his postdoctoral fellows, including Qingyu Wu and Fang Xu, have found that some changes in Gß can lead to corn ears with more kernels. The results of this work, which were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last month, suggest that altering this gene may eventually increase the productivity of agricultural crops.

‘Plants need some defense, but probably much less [in an agricultural setting] than if they were growing in the wild.

— Dave Jackson Indeed, the study of this gene included an analysis of why some mutations are lethal. An overactive Gß gene turns the corn brown and kills it. This occurs because the gene cranks up the immune system, causing the plant to attack itself.

Other scientists have found mutations in this gene in plants including arabodopsis and rice.

“We are the first to figure out why the mutations are lethal in corn,” Jackson said. “That’s also true in rice. Rice mutations were made over a decade ago and they also caused

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the plants to die. Nobody knew why.

The main puzzle was solved.”

Dialing back this immune response, however, can encourage the plant to dedicate more resources to growth, although Jackson cautions that the research hasn’t reached the point where scientists or farmers could fine tune the balance between growth and defense.

“We are not there yet,” he said.

“That’s what would be possible, based on this knowledge.”

Even in the safer environment of an agricultural field, however, plants can’t abandon all efforts at defense.

“Plants need some defense, but probably much less than if they were growing in the wild,” he said.

By altering the balance toward growth, Jackson is looking at mutations that make more stem cells, which can produce flowers and, eventually kernels. The next steps in this research will not likely include scientists in Jackson’s lab.

Qingyu Wu plans to move on to a research position in China.

A prolific plant scientist and mentor, Jackson has seen several of his lab members leave CSHL to pursue other opportunities.

Recently, he has added three new postdoctoral researchers to his team: Thu Tran, Jae Hyung Lee and Penelope Lindsay.

Jackson plans to use single-cell sequencing in his future research.

Using this technique, scientists can find regulatory relationships between genes and monitor cell lineages in development. Jackson described this approach as an “amazing new technology” that’s only been around for a few years. He hopes to use this technique to find new leads into genes that control growth.

Lindsay, who is joining the lab this month, would like to build on her experience as a plant biologist by adding computational expertise.

A graduate of the Boyce Thompson

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Institute in upstate Ithaca, where she was working on the symbiotic relationship between some plants and a specific type of fungi in the soil, Lindsay would also like to work on single-cell sequencing.

She plans to continue to study “how specific genotypes produce a phenotype” or how its genes affect what it becomes.

Jackson’s lab’s focus on the undifferentiated cells of the meristem appealed to Lindsay.

Lindsay first met Jackson a few years ago, when he was giving a talk at Cornell University. It was there, fittingly enough, that she had learned about the work that led to the current paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences about growth versus defense.

“I was really impressed with the techniques and with the connection to basic research,” Lindsay said. She was excited to learn how Jackson and his students took biochemical approaches to understand how this signaling pathway affected development.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory also intrigued Lindsay, who was interested to join a facility that encouraged collaborations among labs.

Born in New York City, Lindsay spent some of her time in upstate New York before moving to Florida, where she also attended college.

Surrounded by family members who have found outlets for their creativity through art — her mother, Michelle Cartaya, is an

artist who takes nature photos and her father, Ned Lindsay, remodels homes — she initially attended New College of Florida in Sarasota expecting to pursue a degree in English. Once in college, however, she found excellent scientific mentors, who encouraged her to pursue research.

As a graduate student, Lindsay was greatly intrigued by the signaling pathway between plants and the symbiotic relationship with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.

During her graduate work, she studied a mutated version of a plant that lacked a signaling protein that encourages this collaboration. When she added considerable amount of the protein to the plant, she expected to restore the symbiosis, but she found the exact opposite.

“The amount of the protein is critical,” she said. “If you have too much, that’s a bad thing. If you don’t have enough, it’s also bad. It’s like Goldilocks.”

A new resident of Huntington, Lindsay, who was a disc jockey for a community radio station in Ithaca and makes electronic music using synthesizers and computers, is looking forward to starting her work at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and to living near New York City.

She continues to find plants fascinating because they “get everything they need” while living in one place their entire lives.

“They have so many sophisticated biochemical pathways to protect themselves,” she said.

Horoscopes of the week AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t take a “wait and see” attitude pertaining to your career, Aquarius. You need to grab the bull by the horns and make your own breaks. Don’t procrastinate.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Immerse yourself in a project that taps into the skills that you have long been afraid to develop, Pisces. It’s good to push yourself at times.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Various opportunities may be coming your way soon, Aries. Some unique business dealings may suddenly provide some options that you never had before.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, the time has come to focus on the relationships in your life, especially a romantic one.

That means spending more time with a spouse or a significant other.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, after many weeks of trying to solve a difficult problem, you have a classically clever move of inspiration. The time for big changes is now.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Put some domestic plans in motion, Cancer. Devote extra time this week to fun activities with a son, daughter or another family member. Get creative with ideas.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A wonderful breakthrough occurs when you least expect it, Leo. If you have had real estate on the mind, it could be to that end. Enjoy your wellearned success.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Brilliant insight needs an outlet, Virgo. You may have just the thing in a plan for a book, craft project, educational experience or much more.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are looking for solutions, but you may be focused on short-term fixes instead of looking at the long-term picture. Don’t get caught up in the here and now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Everyone can benefit from a rebranding of sorts, Scorpio. Start jotting down ideas of what you want to accomplish and how to put your best foot forward.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It’s time to cut through some brain fog that has been preventing you from moving forward, Sagittarius.

Start by removing all outside distractions and getting down to business.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, just when you thought your reached your quota for good ideas, you have a eureka moment later this week. Take full advantages of all opportunities that arise from it.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Town of Smithtown School Aged Child Care Program will hold its annual Preschool Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Community Rooms of the Smithtown Library, located at 1 North Country Road.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Weighing prehypertension treatment options

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Left untreated, high blood pressure has long-term health consequences

We have focused a large amount of effort on the treatment and prevention of hypertension (high blood pressure) in the U.S. This insidious disorder includes prehypertension — defined as a systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 120By David 139 mmHg and/ Dunaief, M.D. or a diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of 80-89 mmHg. Prehypertension is pervasive in the United States, affecting approximately one-third of people (1).

The consequences of prehypertension are significant, even though there are often no symptoms. For example, it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack dramatically: in an analysis of the Framingham Heart Study, researchers found a 3.5-fold increase in the risk of heart attack and a 1.7-fold increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease among those with prehypertension (2). This is why it’s crucial to treat it in these early stages, even before it reaches the level of hypertension.

Another study, the Women’s Health Initiative, which followed more than 60,000 postmenopausal women for an average of 7.7 years, showed an increase in heart attack deaths, heart attacks and strokes compared to those with normal blood pressure (less than 120/80 mmHg). In the Strong Heart Study, prehypertension independently increased the risk for cardiovascular events at 12 years significantly (3).

Furthermore, according to the Framingham Heart Study, the risk of sustained hypertension increases substantially the higher the baseline blood pressure (4).

This may or may not impact mortality, but it certainly does impact morbidity (sickness). Quality of life may be dramatically reduced with heart disease, heart attack and hypertension.

Treatment of prehypertension

In my view, it would be foolish not to treat prehypertension. Recommendations for treatment, according to the Joint National Commission (JNC) 7, the association responsible for guidelines on the treatment of prehypertension and hypertension, are lifestyle modifications (5). These involve a Mediterranean-type diet called DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), with a focus on fruits, vegetables, reduction in sodium to a maximum of 1,500 mg (⅔ of a teaspoon on a daily basis), exercise, weight loss and no

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Soup Making & More!

Come in out of the cold and join the Smithtown Historical Society for a fun evening of Soup Making & More on Friday, Jan. 24. Create three different soup mixes in mason jars, homemade butter and oldfashioned Johnny Cakes to take home. Meet at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7 p.m. Fee is $25 per person, $20 members. Advance registration is required by calling 631-265-6768.

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Lifestyle modifications, including getting more exercise, can lower blood pressure.

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more than moderate amounts of alcohol (1 or fewer drinks for women and 2 or fewer drinks for men on a daily basis).

Some studies have also shown that a diet rich in potassium helps to reduce blood pressure (6). Fortunately, foods like fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes have significant amounts of potassium. However, do not take potassium supplements unless instructed for other reasons by a physician; high potassium can be very dangerous and may precipitate a heart attack.

The danger in treating prehypertension comes only when medication is used, due to side effects.

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Unfortunately, the Trial of Preventing Hypertension (TROPHY) suggests the use of a hypotensive agent, the blood pressure drug Atacand (candesartan) to treat prehypertensive patients (7). The drug reduced the incidence of hypertension significantly compared to placebo over two years. However, after stopping therapy, the following two years showed only

a small benefit over placebo. Yet the authors implied that this may be a plausible treatment.

The study was funded by Astra-Zeneca, the makers of the drug.

In an editorial, Dr. Jay I. Meltze, a clinical specialist in hypertension at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, noted that the results were interpreted in an unusually favorable way (8).

Prehypertension is an asymptomatic disorder that has been shown to respond well to lifestyle changes — why create symptoms with medication? Therefore, I don’t recommend treating prehypertension patients with medication. Thankfully, the JNC7 agrees.

However, it should be treated — and treated with lifestyle modifications. The side effects from this approach are only better overall health. Please get your blood pressure checked at least on an annual basis.

References:

(1) cdc.gov. (2) Stroke 2005; 36: 1859– 1863. (3) Hypertension 2006;47:410-414. (4) Lancet 2001;358:1682-6. (5) nhlbi.nih.gov. (6) Archives of Internal Medicine 2001;161:589593. (7) N Engl J Med. 2006;354:1685-1697.

(8) Am J Hypertens. 2006;19:1098-1100.

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The North Shore Chamber Choir will hold open auditions for all sections at the Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Duke Road, Setauket on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 631-504-0165 or email artisticdirector@ nschamberchoir.org.

Shamanic Drumming at All Souls

All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts a Shamanic Drumming meditation session in its Parish Hall basement, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by experienced shamanic drummer Ric Statler, the meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being.

Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more info.

Telescopes 101

Is there a telescope gathering dust in your closet because you don’t know how to use it? Have you been thinking of buying a telescope and want to know what to consider before making a purchase?

Jeff Norwood of Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions will answer all your questions at a workshop held at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 fee. To register, call 631-689-5888.

Voices wanted

The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus invites you and your friends to join them in their first rehearsal of the season at the H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m.

No formal audition required. Unite with them in song and friendship. For more information, visit www.LIGMC.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Vanderbilt Planetarium renamed permanently in honor of the Reicherts

The Suffolk County Legislature has voted to permanently rename the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium in honor of Charles and Helen Reichert of Fort Salonga.

The Reicherts, whose long-standing philanthropic contributions have made meaningful impacts across Suffolk County, entered into an agreement with the Vanderbilt Museum in 2013 and pledged to support the planetarium’s mission and programs through a 20-year donation worth approximately $1.7 million. The vote was taken at the December general meeting.

Legislator William "Doc" Spencer said, “I’ve had the privilege of knowing the Reicherts for a number of years and have seen firsthand how their giving has made a difference in Huntington."

He continued, "Their continued generosity and willingness to provide resources to the community and important causes never ceases to amaze me. With Charlie and Helen’s support, the Museum and Planetarium will continue to thrive and provide thousands of students and visitors with access to the historical and

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The Vanderbilt Museum's Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium is a state-of-the-art, 147-seat facility that features educational and entertainment shows. Photo by Jennifer Vacca

astronomical wonders found right here in Centerport. This is a fitting tribute to a generous and humble family, which I am proud to support.”

Patricia Melville, NP., Stony Brook, NY

Charles Reichert owns several IGA grocery stores. Through the years, he and his wife have donated more than $4 million to nonprofit, public institutions and health

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facilities from Huntington to Southold.

These gifts include approximately $1.2 million to Huntington Hospital and $1 million to New York State for the betterment of Nissequogue River State Park.

Among many other projects, the couple also has donated funds to upgrade the Southold police communications dispatch center, purchased new uniforms for local public school sports teams, established a $6,000 annual scholarship for high school students, restored the Old Burying Ground in Southold and funded the reconstruction of the church steeple at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Northport.

Lance Reinheimer, former executive director of the Vanderbilt, said, “The Reicherts are deeply committed to preserve and improve the quality of life for all Long Islanders. They are shining lights in the community, deserving of this distinction for their widespread support of organizations throughout the county.”

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BUSINESS NEWS

Northwell Health to offer midwifery care in Commack, Smithtown Huntington Hospital’s four midwives are now seeing patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners ob/gyn offices in Commack and Smithtown.

Midwives Michele Mayer, Jessica Hilsenroth, Laura Jabbour and Lindsay Price have office hours at 777 Larkfield Road in Commack and 222 East Middle Country Road, Suite 114 in Smithtown. In addition, the midwives see patients at Huntington Hospital’s Women’s Center at 270 Park Ave. in Huntington.

“In response to patient requests, we have begun seeing women at these convenient offices to better serve the residents of Suffolk County,” said Mayer, supervisor of Huntington Hospital’s midwife practice.

Midwives provide care to women from their first gynecologic visit through menopause with comprehensive prenatal care and natural childbirth; well woman exams; treatment of common gynecologic issues; and contraception consultation, initiation and surveillance.

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For more information about the Northwell Health Physician Partners Obstetrics and Gynecology call 631-775-3290 (Smithtown office) or 631-470-8940 (Commack office).

Maryhaven appoints new chief

Charles P. Vanek II has been appointed the new chief administrative officer for Maryhaven Center of Hope.

Vanek has been with Maryhaven for 30 years, most recently as chief operating officer. He succeeds Lewis Grossman, Charles P. Vanek II who has retired after more than 46 years of dedicated service.

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Huntington Hospital’s four midwives, from left, Laura Jabbour, Jessica Hilsenroth, Michele Mayer and Lindsay Price. Photo from Northwell Health

Panera Bread donates more than $16,000 to American Cancer Society After successfully partnering with the American Cancer Society for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Panera Bread locations owned and operated

by Doherty Enterprises on Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island donated $16,276.09 to the organization.

In October, Panera Bread raised awareness and funds for the organization by donating a portion of the proceeds from its Pink Ribbon Bagel to the American Cancer Society, which is dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives and leading the fight for a world without cancer.

“Because of the passion and commitment of incredibly generous and caring supporters such as Panera, its employees and customers, the American Cancer Society can attack breast cancer from every angle through research, education, advocacy and services,” said Marie Cimaglia, director of community development, Long Island.

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Judith Brown Clarke of Michigan State University has been appointed chief diversity officer (CDO) at Stony Brook University, effective Feb. 17.

Clarke will serve on the University Council and report to Judith B. Greiman, chief deputy to Interim President Judith Brown Clarke Michael A. Bernstein. “We are confident that Judi Brown Clarke has the experience, skill set and creativity needed to astutely guide the implementation of SBU’s Plan for Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, and advance the overarching goal of building an inclusive Stony Brook community,” said Bernstein.

Birk Joins Neurological Surgery

one in any of our communities fights breast cancer alone.”

The Pink Ribbon Bagel was offered at participating Panera Bread locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises on Long Island including

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Dr. Daniel M. Birk, a neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, has joined Neurological Surgery, P.C., a brain and spine surgery practice with six offices on Long Island.

“Dr. Birk is an Daniel M. Birk, M.D. outstanding addition to our practice,” says Dr. Michael H. Brisman, chief executive officer and a senior partner at NSPC. “He’s an experienced neurosurgeon who most recently was director of the Stony Brook Neurosciences Spine Center ... and an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the SUNY Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine.”

Birk will sees patients in Commack and Port Jefferson Station and perform his surgeries at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson. For more information, visit www.nspc.com.

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Boizel “Joyau de France” 2000 Fruity with flavors of peach and hazelnut; good finish.

Perrier-Jouët “Belle Epoque” 2012 Pear and green apple along with a nutty aftertaste.

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Palmer & Co. “Brut” (served in magnum) 2003 Granny Smith apple, citrus, curry and full of flavor.

Taittinger “Comtes de Champagne” 2007 Crisp, clean tasting with considerable bubble; plenty of fruit.

Dom Ruinart “Blanc de Blancs” (served in magnum) 2004 Elegant with full chardonnay flavor; crisp, with a lasting finish.

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NV Laurent-Perrier “Grand Siècle” Honeyed, nutty aromas with hints of almonds and freshly baked brioche.

Charles Heidsieck “Blanc des Millènaires” 2004 Very dry; lively with citrus and brioche. Creamy aftertaste.

Pol Roger “Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill” 2006 Overtones of citrus, toasted brioche, pear and licorice.

Louis Roederer “Cristal” 2008 Citrusy bouquet with overtones of waffles, red apple and pears.

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COVER STORY

The Engeman’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ is a musical treasure

BY RITA J. EGAN

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he folks at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport have brought back the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll in its latest offering, “Million Dollar Quartet.” The show, which debuted on Jan. 16, celebrates four iconic musical legends with a sensational cast masterfully directed by Keith Andrews.

With book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, the production is inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and that historic day of Dec. 4, 1956, when a series of events created the stuff dreams are made of for many music lovers.

Recognized as one of the greatest improv jam sessions ever, it was on that fateful day that Perkins and Lewis were recording at Sun Studio in Memphis when Cash stopped by to break the news to owner Sam Phillips that he was leaving the studio’s record label. If that wasn’t enough, Presley stopped by on the way to his mother’s house with his girlfriend Dyanne on his arm.

On Broadway from April 2010 until June 2011, “Million Dollar Quartet” was nominated for three Tony Awards in 2010. That year Levi Kreis won the Best Featured Actor in a Musical award for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis.

Right from the opening number of “Blue Suede Shoes” sung by Sam Sherwood (Carl Perkins), Sky Seals (Johnny Cash), Noel Carey (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Sean Michael Buckley (Elvis Presley), the audience knows they are in for a real treat. With classic rock songs such as the opening number, “That’s All Right,” “I Walk the Line” and “Great Balls of Fire,” it’s hard to choose a favorite. Each of the talented actors recognizes just how important it is to bring the spirits of these musicians to the stage, and they were spot-on during every number.

During last Saturday’s performance the foursome sounded especially beautiful when they sang “Down by the Riverside.” Sarah Ellis as Dyanne also served up steamy versions of “Fever” and “I Hear You Knockin,” and provides a refreshing female presence with her friendly portrayal of one of very few people, Marilyn Evans, who witnesses the recording.

Luke Darnell as Phillips is charming as he also serves as narrator, filling the audience in on Dec. 4, 1956, and how he met each of the singers and recognized their unique talents. He also portrays the character with a sense of integrity that leaves the sentiment that the Sun Records and studio owner truly cared about the music and not just the money.

Sherwood plays Carl Perkins with a good amount of cockiness, which is appropriate considering Perkins wrote and first recorded “Blue Suede Shoes” before Elvis Presley

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became known for the tune after performing it on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Buckley as Presley has all the right moves that the King was known for and also captures how down-to-earth the singer was.

In the role of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carey performs the eccentric singer from Louisiana to the hilt, which garnered plenty of laughs from the audience and captures the wild and controversial side of the musician perfectly.

Seals’ Johnny Cash is stoic and gentlemanly and also has a knack for holding the guitar high like Cash did when playing the instrument.

David Sonneborn and Corey Kaiser as musicians Fluke and Brother Jay, respectively,

round out the cast perfectly. Both are “Million Dollar Quartet” veterans as Kaiser played Brother Jay on Broadway and was part of Off-Broadway, national and regional productions, and Sonneborn is an original cast member of the national tour.

As the story ends, the entire cast, including Darnell on harmonica, puts on a performance that feels as if the audience was transported to a concert back in time. On press opening night, Buckley was adorable, flirting with an audience member like Elvis would do during “Hound Dog.” Those in attendance also couldn’t help singing along to “Ghostriders in the Sky,” “See You Later Alligator” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.”

Jordan Janota has cleverly crafted a set that seamlessly transitions from the interior of Sun Studio to the exterior, and costume designer Dustin Cross has chosen outfits that capture the personality of each singer, and the costumes during the last few songs are absolutely fabulous, especially Ellis’ dress.

“Million Dollar Quartet” at the Engeman is the ideal choice for a night out on the town and also shares an interesting peek into life in the mid-50s. Woven into the story of the legends’ lives is a bit of American history with mentions of the cost of living at the time and the influence of gospel music on rock ‘n’ roll musicians.

Phillips tells Dyanne that Sun Studio “is where the soul of a man never dies” toward the end of the musical. At the Engeman, the extraordinarily talented cast has celebrated and honored the souls of all of these legends — both living and passed — wonderfully.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, presents “Million Dollar Quartet” through March 1. Tickets are $80 on Saturday evenings and $75 all other performances.

To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

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The famous quartet, from left, Carl Perkins (Sam Sherwood), Jerry Lee Lewis (Noel Carey), Elvis Presley (Sean Michael Buckley) and Johnny Cash (Sky Seals) Photo by Michael DeCristofaro

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COOKING COVE

Fancy schmancy chicken breasts

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

There are so many things we see on menus and order because we think they’re much too fancy to cook ourselves. And what a mistake that is because they’re most likely no more complicated or mysterious than the things we regularly cook.

This is especially true with chicken breast dishes.

Just because they have foreign-sounding names in italics, we are intimidated by them. The following recipes are traditional “continental” chicken dishes that have been around for ages and that are quite easy. I’ve put their fancy names in italics so you’ll feel like a celebrity chef when you make them!

Chicken Marsala YIELD: Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 boneless skinless thin chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 large shallot, minced • 3 bruised garlic cloves • 3 to 4 ounces assorted mushrooms, sliced thin

• ½ cup sweet Marsala • 2/3 to 1 cup chicken broth • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped DIRECTIONS:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon butter and one tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook 1½ to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside to keep warm.

Add another tablespoon each of oil and butter to skillet; saute shallot and garlic just until garlic releases its aroma, about half a minute, then remove it and discard. Add the third tablespoons of oil and butter and the mushrooms, saute over medium high heat until juices evaporate and mushrooms are tender; adjust seasonings if necessary.

Add Marsala; simmer until reduced by half, about two minutes, then add chicken broth and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; simmer in liquid, turning once, until just warmed through, transfer to warm platter; melt final tablespoon butter in liquid; add rosemary and stir; spoon liquid over chicken and serve immediately with noodles and a green vegetable or salad.

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Chicken a la Kiev

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DIRECTIONS:

Place butter in middle of each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt, pepper and chives and roll up, envelope fashion; flesh should adhere without toothpicks. Dredge each roll lightly in flour and then egg, then breadcrumbs. Cover and refrigerate one hour. Fill a skillet with 1-inch oil; heat to 360 F. Being careful of splattering, gently drop each chicken roll into sizzling oil; fry on all sides until golden brown. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and serve immediately with mashed or boiled potatoes and mixed vegetables.

YIELD: Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS: • 6 skinless boneless thin chicken breast halves, pounded to ½-inch thickness • 1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into 6 finger-shaped pieces • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives • Flour for dredging • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs • Oil for deep frying

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Chicken Piccata

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off excess. In a large skillet heat half the oil and half the butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook without moving them until bottoms are deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn them and cook until barely brown, about one minute. Remove to a clean plate.

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Add garlic and remaining two tablespoons oil and cook over medium heat until garlic starts to brown and releases its aroma; do not let it scorch; remove and discard. Add wine and capers and cook over medium heat, swirling liquid and scraping browned bits from bottom of pan until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 3 minutes.

Add half a cup of water and remaining butter and swirl again over medium-high heat until liquid forms an emulsion, about 1 minute.

Return chicken to skillet and simmer in sauce until cooked through and sauce is thick enough to coat spoon; transfer chicken to warm platter. Stir lemon juice into sauce, pour over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve hot with rice and a green vegetable.

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Thursday 23

Chinese New Year celebration

The Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board will once again host one of the region’s largest Chinese New Year celebrations at the Holiday Inn Express, 3131 Nesconset Highway, Centereach from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join them in welcoming the Year of the Rat with traditional Chinese cultural demonstrations and light refreshments. Call 471-8000.

Jan. 23 to Jan. 30, 2020

Singer Songwriter Night

Singer Songwriter Night is back at the Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 7:30 to 10 p.m. (sign-up at 7 p.m.). Original music only, no backline. First come, first serve. $10 donation to perform, $5 to listen. Call 271-8423, ext. 12.

Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington hosts a piano recital by Saskia Giorgini at 4 p.m. as part of the Ridotto series, concerts “with a touch of theater.” Program will include works by Mozart, Enescu and Liszt.

Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 members, $12 students. For reservations, call 385-0373 or visit www.ridotto.org.

Wintertide Concert

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday 25 Volunteer Fair

Cold Spring Harbor Library, located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Volunteer Fair for adults and teens from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. Give back to the community, make new friends, share your expertise or perhaps learn a new skill. Over 20 nonprofit organizations will be represented at the fair including Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department, Literacy Suffolk, Volunteers for Wildlife, the Guide Dog Foundation and the Huntington Historical Society. Open to all. Call 692-6820 for more information. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport welcomes singer/songwriter Dana Simone and her four-piece band in concert at 2 p.m. Enjoy music of the Beatles, Skeeter Davis, Dusty Springfield, Quarterflash and more. Open to all. Call 261-6930.

Ridotto concert

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The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport in conjunction with the Northport Arts Coalition present Luminous Sounds in concert at 7:30 p.m. The professional string ensemble will perform today’s most popular music in addition to the traditional, classical repertoire. Open to all.

Call 261-6930.

Dana Simone in concert

The North Shore Jewish Center, Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station presents Lori Sings, an evening of music featuring singer Lori Schneider and friends, from 4 to 6 p.m. Program will include music from Broadway and popular songs across the decades. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 ages 17 and under, at 928-3737 or at the door.

New! Join the Youth Advisory Board at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for its first open mic night at 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 7 p.m. Performances can include music, dance, comedy, spoken word, poetry, talent, magic and more! $5 suggested donation. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

Luminous Sounds in concert

Step back in time for the hits and hidden gems of the 1970s at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham with a concert by Anastasia Rene Band (vocalist Anastasia Rene, keyboardist Norm Pors, drummer Jonathan Mele and bassist Seth Meidenmann) at 2 p.m. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

Lori Schneider in concert

Open Mic Night at the CAC

Its back! The Wintertide Concert series will be held at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Friday through March 27 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Drop by tonight for a concert by Dee Harris (medieval lute and its Eastern roots). Free. Questions? Call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Anastasia Rene Band in concert

TECHNICAL WIZARDRY Winner of the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg in 2016, pianist Saskia Giorgini heads to the Huntington Jewish Center for a Ridotto concert on Jan. 26. Photo by Christine Rechling

Maple Sugaring at Caumsett

Join the folks at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a hands-on program on Maple Sugaring today or Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. Learn the cultural, historical, economical and scientific background of this uniquely American craft. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Northport Winter Fest

Join the Village of Northport for a Winter Fest at the harbor from noon to 4 p.m. with live music, ice sculptures, raffle prizes, costumed characters, food and beverages and more. For more information call 754-3905.

SachemCon

Cosplay, crafts, games, live art demos, musical performances and more will be featured at SachemCon at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook from noon to 4 p.m.

Featuring guest will be George O’Connor, author and artist of “The Olympians” graphic novel series, and a graphic story competition. No registration required. Open to all. Call 588-5024.

Maritime history lecture

Join retired Newsday reporter, historian and author Bill Bleyer for a lecture titled “Little

Known Aspects of Long Island’s Maritime History” at North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bleyer will speak about the development of submarines and torpedoes, the landing of Pan Am Clippers in Port Washington, the world’s most innovative whaling captain and more. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

Sunday 26

Psychic, Healer & Wellness event

The Hilton Garden Inn, 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma hosts a Psychic, Healer & Wellness event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with clairvoyants, mediums, tarot card readers, Reiki, massage therapists, energy healers, wellness vendors and more. Free admission. Questions?

Call 516-639-6903.

Culper Spy Ring lecture

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a lecture titled “The Truth About George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring” with guest speaker Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan at 1 p.m.

Kaplan will discuss the five Culper spies and how they gathered information about British military activity on Long Island and Manhattan for Gen. George Washington to win the Revolutionary War. Refreshments will be served. $5 per person, free for members. To reserve your spot, call 7579859 or visit www.northporthistorical.org/events.

Monday 27 TVHS lecture

The Three Village Historical Society continues its monthly lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket with a photographic review of the recent Candlelight House Tour with historian Bev Tyler at 6:30 p.m. and a lecture titled “Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time” with guest speaker Frank Turano at 7 p.m. $5 per person, free for members. Preregister by visiting www.tvhs.org or call 751-3730.

Tuesday 28

Camera Club meeting

The Stony Brook Yacht Club, located at 55 Shore Road, Stony Brook hosts a meeting of the Stony Brook Camera Club at 6 p.m. Professional photographer Sean Mills will share some of his photos and discuss his style and techniques. All are welcome. Free.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts an evening with captain of the “Miracle” 1980 Olympic Hockey Team, Mike Eruzione as he signs copies of his new memoir, “The Making of a Miracle,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Wednesday 29 Art Talk at the library

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook presents an Art Talk titled “Painting New York, Art & Daily Life from the Gilded Age to the Depression” at 2 p.m. Art historian Rena

JANUARY 23, 2020 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B21 Tobey will provide a deep look at Impressionist and Realist art depicting the people and places of New York. Walk away with a renewed appreciation of New York’s visual history that packs so much meaning for our city today. All are welcome. Call 588-5024.

Israeli and international dancing

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per person.

For further details, call Linda at 269-6894.

Book signing

Author Pinki Pandey drops by the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington to speak about and sign copies of her new memoir, “Shattered Innocence,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Thursday 30

Author Visit: Donna Diamond

Author Donna Diamond will discuss her newly published book, “Book Club: How I Became the Ultimate Hard-Core, High-Handed, CardCarrying Bibliophilist,” at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport at 2 p.m.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Call 261-6930.

Community Deer Forum

The public is invited to a Community Deer Forum at Brookhaven Town Hall’s second-floor auditorium, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville from 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Councilwoman Valerie Cartright, the event will include a presentation by the Department of Environmental Conservation about deer, Long Island deer populations and deer impacts. Call 451-6963.

Book signing

Join Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington for an evening with hip-hop royalty and Run DMC Icon, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his wife Justine Simmons as they speak about and sign copies of their new book, “Old School Love: And Why It Works,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Theater

‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy,” the moving, yet humorous, story of the 25-year relationship between Daisy Werthan, a well-to-do Jewish widow in postwar Atlanta, and her African American chauffeur, the retired Hoke Coleburn, through Feb. 1. Take a ride down memory lane in this delicate depiction of simmering racial tensions, changing times and the transformative power of understanding.

Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order..

‘Boeing, Boeing’

Star Playhouse, located at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack kicks off the new year with a production of “Boeing, Boeing,” a classic farce written by the French playwright Marc Camoletti. Set in the 1960s, bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three attractive stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s life gets bumpy when his friend Robert comes to stay, and a new, speedier Boeing jet disrupts his careful planning. Soon all three stewardesses are in the city simultaneously, timid Robert forgets which lies to tell to whom, and catastrophe looms. Performance dates are Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.

Ticket are $25 adults, $20 for seniors, students and Suffolk Y members. To order, visit www. starplayhouse.com or call 462-9800, ext. 136.

‘Million Dollar Quartet’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its 2019-20 season with “Million Dollar Quartet” now through March 1. On Dec. 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Featuring a treasure trove of hits from these music legends, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” “Who Do You Love?,”

“Great Balls of Fire” and many more, “Million Dollar Quartet” not only plays the music that made the Golden Age of Rock and Roll, it tells the stories of the men who created it. Tickets range from $75 to $80. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B17.

‘Running Scared, Running Free’

In honor of Black History Month, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook presents a production of “Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land” from Feb. 1 to 28. Experience this on-stage drama about slavery, the Underground Railroad, secret codes hidden in quilts and the strength of the human spirit in the struggle for freedom. Tickets range from $12 to $20. Reservations required by calling 689-5888 or 751-2244.

‘The Taming of the Shrew’

Up next for the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown is William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” from Feb. 8 to March 1. In 1590 Padua, Baptista is seeking to sell off his youngest daughter Bianca to the highest bidder, but his oldest, Katherina, must first be wed to honor the traditions of the times. However, there are no takers for this cantankerous wench of a woman – that is but one – Petruchio – a bold, brash and brazen man – who sets out to “tame” Katherina.

The ensuing battle of wills sets the stage for this classic comedy of the ages. Tickets are $40 adults, $36 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Clue: On Stage’

The Carriage House Players, located at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, presents Jonathan Lynn’s “Clue: On Stage” on March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and March 22 and 29 at 3 p.m. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.

The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler – Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. Call 516557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org to order.

‘The Bald Soprano’ & ‘The Lesson’

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‘Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land’ opens at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center on Feb. 1. Photo courtey of WMHO

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson” in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building, on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and March 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. “The Bald Soprano” is a hilarious, unique satire about a British middle-class family, with everyone talking and getting nowhere at all. In “The Lesson,” an elderly professor and his young female student experience the most remarkable and bizarre lesson in the history of pedagogy. It ends with murder. Mature content. Tickets are $14 general admission, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75. For more information call 451-4163.

Film

‘The Goldfinch’

Film matinees continue at the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson with “The Goldfinch” starring Nicole Kidman on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Rated R. No registration necessary. Open to all. Call 473-0022.

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will screen “Peanut Butter Falcon” starring Shia Labeouf on Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. No registration required. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

‘Judy’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport presents “Judy” starring Renée Zellweger as entertainer Judy Garland trying to stage a comeback in 1960s London, on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all.

Call 261-2313.

‘When Harry Met Sally’

Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington presents the classic romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally” starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Open to all. Call 427-5165.

‘Origins of Life’

Join Avalon Park and Preserve of Stony Brook for a screening of “Origins of Life” in the Red Barn off Shep Jones Lane at 7 p.m. Led by David Cohn and David Barnett, the film will be followed by Sky Lab and Sky Dome viewing at 8 p.m. (weather permitting) and will include Venus, winter constellations and various deep sky objects. Free. Call 689-0619.

‘Triumph of the Spirit’

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will be showing “Triumph of the Spirit” on Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. Rated R. Registration is optional. Open to all. Call 928-1212.

‘Downton Abbey’

Join the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff for the motion picture “Downton Abbey” at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station on Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Rated PG. Open to all. Call 5494411.

‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” starring Cate Blanchett on Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.

Rated PG-13. Registration is optional. Open to all. Call 928-1212.

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Assemblies Of God

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World 400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket 631–689–1127 • Fax 631–689–1215 www.stonybrookchristian.com PASTOR TROY REID Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

Byzantine Catholic RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER TYLER A. STRAND, ADMINISTRATOR, JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

Men’s Prayer Group Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 or by appointment Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Mission Statement: Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we are Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community on Camino-journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel, we strive to respond to Jesus’ Invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity.

REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir) Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Bereavement: 631- 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631- 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631- 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631- 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

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ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. LENNARD SABIO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHARISMATIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

Services held in the Grace Presbyterian Church 425 Hawkins Rd., Selden, NY 11784 516-395-7606 StMichaelsCCC.wix.com/Archangel Email: StMichaelsccc@outlook.com Rev. Che Obas, Pastor Mass: Saturday at 4 pm COME BACK HOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH With St. Michael’s you no longer have to pick and choose. Just come home. We understand that wherever your experiences have led you, we will meet you where you are. Christ the Good Shepherd always leaves the porch light on and the front door unlocked.

Our vision is to have a joyful experession of early Apostolic age Christianity. Our smaller Christian community strives to create an atmosphere as intimate and as inviting as the Last Supper.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Catholic Traditional Latin Mass Mass: Saturday 8:00am (please call to confirm) Sunday: 9:00am Holy Days and First Fridays:7:00pm Confessions:8:00am Sundays, and 7:30am Saturdays All Sacraments are administered in the pre-Vatican II traditional Rites.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON We invite you to worship with us in our judgement-free sacred space. Come experience our tradition, where freedom of thought and exchange of ideas are encouraged and celebrated. Join us as we put our Christian values into practice, following the example of Jesus, by caring for our neighbors near and far, as they suffer food insecurity, homelessness, political and domestic violence, gender discrimination and other injustices. We know it is God who put the wiggle in the children, so bring them with you so they can participate in worship and in our lively Sunday School program. Service and Sunday School on Sundays at 10:00 AM. Meditative service at 8:30 AM on Sundays.

All are welcomed!

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Main Street, Stony Brook • 631–751–0034 www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service every Wednesday Morning at 7:00 AM This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE ESPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service Saturday Service: 5 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I; 9:30 am - Rite II (family Service) 9:30 Children’s Chapel & Sunday School Classes Sunday School Classes now forming; Call 631-941-4245 to register.

Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Sunday Services: 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist:8 am and 10 am; Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Friends on Mondays at 5:00 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

Friday: Hands of Love knitting, crocheting and stitching ministry 10 am - 12 pm It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjamesc@optonline.net THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR Where is God calling us?

To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 9:30 a.m. (Rite II, with music) Prayers for healing after both worship times Children welcome at all services, religious formation offered for all levels, including Godly play.

Active Choir, Altar Guild, Lay Eucharist Ministry, Fellowship and Bible Study programs

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship: 8:00 am – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 am – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist with Sunday School at 9:40am Confirmation: Saturday, May 9, 2020 Classes begin Sunday, January 26th at 5:30pm First Communion: Sunday, April 19, 2020 Classes begin Wednesday, February 12th at 5:00pm Thrift Shop: Tuesdays & Thursdays noon to 3pm; Saturdays 10am to 3pm All are Welcome!

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

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430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* ©163870

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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept.

631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 631-689-0257 (leave a message & you’ll get a call back) Visit Us At: www.kct.org.

We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members. We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews.

Join Us Shabbat Morning And You’ll Get A Warm Welcome! KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times.

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TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY • CANTOR MARCEY WAGNER RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Sunday Services at 9:30 Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Who Like Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group. Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at Hope Lutheran Church Selden NY Children’s Programs Sunday School (3-11) 9:30 am, Saturday Sparklers 5 pm Anchor Nursery School Tuesday-Thursday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm.

Tuesdays Hugs Toddlers (ages 18 mos-3 yrs) 9:15 am Hugs (ages 3-5yrs.) 12:15 pm Wednesdays - Kids’ Club 4:15 pm

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309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Service Times: Sundays 8:30 am and 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Holy Communion offered at both services Fridays: Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Meal provided by Welcome Friends Sundays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 5:45 pm We continue to seve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship.

It would be wonderful to have you with us.

Sunday Worship Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11am (All with Holy Communion), Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Bible Study at 9:30am We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

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ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm Upcoming Events Open Hearts Open Minds

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org REV. CHUCK VAN HOUTEN, PASTOR Connecting People To God, Purpose And Each Other Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Renewing, Restoring, Reviving For The 21st Century!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service -10am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15am Bible Study: Tuesday 3pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meals Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

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MOVIE REVIEW Continued from page B15

When Spencer fails to show up for the reunion, his friends go to his house looking for him. To their dismay, they discover the infamous video game, broken but still functional, in the basement and realize their friend has gone back to Jumanji. They decide to go rescue him but things take a funny turn.

While Fridge and Martha reenter the digital world, Bethany is bypassed by the game and Spencer’s Grandpa Eddie (Danny DeVito) and Eddie’s former best friend Milo (Danny Glover) are unwittingly sucked in as well.

In a hilarious body swapping twist, Danny DeVito’s character initially finds himself in the Rock’s muscular 6-foot 5-inch body while Danny Glover’s character is now a zoologist in Kevin Hart’s body. Martha once again takes the form of Ruby Roundhouse but Fridge is now Jack Black’s map reader.

Bethany joins the group later on in a nonhuman form and Jonas’ Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough also makes a reappearance. As the story unfolds, the cast switch avatars several times more by swimming in magic water, and we are introduced to a new character, a cat burgler named Ming Fleetfoot (rapper Awkwafina).

As the game is now at the next level, the stakes have also been elevated. Jumanji is suffering from a massive drought. To leave the game, the group, in addition to finding Spencer, must recover the Falcon’s Heart — a magical necklace stolen by warlord Jurgen the Brutal — which can end the drought if brought before sunlight and uttering Jumanji. Like before, each avatar has three lifelines with the addition of new skills (Ruby Roundhouse is now a nunchuck expert) and weaknesses (Prof. Oberon can now add heat, sun and sand to his growing list).

From left, Nick Jonas, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Awkwafina and Kevin Hart star in the third installment of the Jumanji franchise.

Photo courtesy of SONY Pictures

The special effects are top notch. In addition to an exciting rope bridge scene in the jungle with vicious mandrills, the game’s map has now expanded to include the desert and dunes where the avatars are chased by prehistoriclooking ostriches and to Jurgen’s castle on an icy mountaintop where they face perilous cliffs and an unfriendly host.

As far as laughs go, The Next Level just might outdo its predecessor. Blain’s character Fridge finds much to complain about being

in his new avatar, Prof. Oberon, which he finds even worse than when he was stuck as “Mouse,” whose weaknesses include cake. “At least I was still black,” he groans.

Hart and Johnson’s characters are even funnier as perennially confused grandpas stuck in younger bodies. Johnson’s Danny DeVito impersonation with a New Jersey accent has hilarious results, especially when attempting to “smolder,” while Hart is tasked with capturing Glover’s slower speech, and his avatar ends up

revealing key facts of the game too slowly to be of any use.

The clever script, filled with action, adventure and lots of comedy coupled with an outstanding cast and terrific soundtrack, is a winning formula.

The final scene hints at a “Jumanji 4” — can’t wait! Running time is two hours.

Rated PG-13 for adventure action, suggestive content and some language, Jumanji: The Next Level is now playing in local theaters.

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SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Sunday Worship at 9:30 (Childcare available) Sunday School at 9:45 (ages 3 through 6th grade) www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday: Adult Education at 11 am Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...

Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities.

SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

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4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org Worship Sundays: Sept. - June 11 am , July - Aug. 10:00 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

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380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice.

Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

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SBU SPORTSWEEK JANUARY 23 TO JANUARY 29, 2020

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Women’s hoops rolls past UAlbany 73-53

ALBANY: They just keep on rolling. The Stony Brook women’s basketball team matched its best start in program history on Saturday afternoon, defeating rivals UAlbany 73-53 on Jan. 18 at SEFCU Arena in New York’s capital.

Currently sitting at 18-1, the Seawolves match the program’s start in 1986-87 after winning their 15th in a row. It also matches the team’s best start in conference play at 6-0, good for first in the America East.

Cheyenne Clark had another monster day for the Seawolves, recording a double-double for the third time this season. She finished with 12 points and 14 rebounds, along with four steals and two assists. Ten of those boards came on the offensive glass.

“Cheyenne Clark was relentless on the glass today and that was a huge part of it,” head coach Caroline McCombs said of the win. “We were able to defend and get second opportunities as well on the offensive end.”

The visiting Seawolves started fast, scoring the game’s first 10 points. Clark scored four during that stretch, with Kaela Hilaire and Anastasia Warren each adding a triple.

“We were just focused on playing 40 minutes of Stony Brook basketball,” Clark said. “Just focusing on the little things on the defensive end. Albany is always a tough opponent so it was huge for us to get this win on the road.”

Hilaire led five double-figure scorers on the day, finishing with

1,000 and one: Elijah Olaniyi reaches milestone during game against Albany Above, Elijah Olaniyi drives during the first half of Saturday’s game. The junior guard notched his 1,000th point en route to his fourth straight double-double.

Photo from SB Athletics

Elijah Olaniyi joined an elite group, and the Stony Brook men’s basketball team returned to the top of the America East standings on Jan. 18.

Olaniyi’s second field goal of the game, a jumper with 12 minutes, 51 seconds remaining in the first half, gave the 6-foot-5 junior his 1,000th career point. He became the program’s 10th player in the Division I era and 27th player overall to reach that milestone.

Stony Brook went on to defeat rival Albany, 70-62, at Island Federal Arena. The Seawolves (13-7, 4-1 AE) returned to the top of the conference standings by handing Albany (10-9, 3-1) its first America East loss. Stony Brook also avenged Wednesday’s loss at Hartford, which had snapped a five-game winning streak.

“The 1,000 meant a lot, because I didn’t score 1,000 in high school,” Olaniyi said. “It shows

Kaela Hilaire (15) scored a 3-pointer during last Saturday’s game.

Photo by Bill Ziskin/Stony Brook Athletics

16. It is her second consecutive game with 10 or more points.

Up seven late in the third, Stony Brook put the win away with a 23-4 run overlapping the third and fourth quarters. Seven different

players scored during the stretch of 7:51.

Up next, the team headed to Binghamton to take on the Bearcats on Wednesday. Results were not available as of press time.

the hard work is paying off to be able to score 1,000 in college. To beat Albany is even better.”

Stony Brook rattled off nine straight points — capped by 3-pointers from Olaniyi and Makale Foreman — to take a 15-13 lead midway through the first half. Then, to open the second half, Andrew Garcia and Miles Latimer drained consecutive treys as the Seawolves grabbed a 36-27 lead. Stony Brook led the rest of the way.

Garcia and Olaniyi each had 20 points. Olaniyi produced his fourth straight double-double, this time with 11 rebounds. He is the first Stony Brook player with a string of four straight double-doubles since Jameel Warney to close the 201516 season.

Speaking of Stony Brook’s all-time leading scorer, Olaniyi joined nine other members of Stony Brook’s 1,000-point club during the Division I era: Warney (2,132 points), Bryan Dougher (1,609), D.J. Munir (1,590), Carson Puriefoy (1,572), Mitchell

Beauford (1,359), Akwasi Yeboah (1,317), Dave Coley (1,228), Anthony Jackson (1,048) and Mike Popoko (1,048).

“The thing with Elijah is he’s so much improved over a year ago,” head coach Geno Ford said. “He would have gotten 1,000 anyway at some point in his career because he was on pace going into the season.

But I just think his level of practice in the offseason and dedicating himself to becoming a better shooter and dribbler really has paid off.

“And we also have the fortune of him playing with two other guys who are going to get to 1,000.

Drew Garcia is going to get to 1,000. Makale Foreman is going to get to 1,000. So teams aren’t able to just come out and say, ‘Oh, we’re not going to let Elijah do anything and we’re not going to guard these other guys.’ Because we’ve got firepower in various spots.”

The Seawolves hosted another state rival, Binghamton, at Federal Arena on Wednesday. Results were not available as of press time.

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YOUR TURN

All waterfowl are avian eye candy and ... generally stay put on the water, giving the viewer ample opportunity to enjoy their rich tapestry of color and texture and to make the correct species identification.

Left, a male wood duck flaunts his iridescent colors at the Stony Brook Duck Pond. Photo by Jay Gao Above, a Gadwall Drake. Photo by Luke Ormand

A WINTER GIFT

BY JOHN L. TURNER

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any Long Islanders look forward to the winter. It’s a time for skiing, skating, sledding and building snow people. It’s the time of year to walk along quiet coastal shorelines devoid of the maddening crowds and, during the holidays, provides the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. For folks inclined to stay indoors during the cold, it’s a time to catch up on bestselling books accompanied with the obligatory hot chocolate, wine or spirits of a stronger nature (a smooth tasting bourbon, anyone?).

My primary attraction of the winter?

Waterfowl or, more precisely, ducks, swans and geese and the more the merrier! Each winter I look forward to the arrival of nearly three dozen colorful waterfowl species that fly south to overwinter on the Island’s ponds, lakes, harbors, bays and near-shore ocean waters, making our island one of the premier waterfowl viewing locations in North America.

They join several species that are on Long Island year-round, such as mallards and mute swans. They arrive here from farflung places where they’ve spent the breeding season: northern forested ponds, the tundra wetlands of the far north ranging above the Arctic

Circle and North America’s “duck factory” — the prairie pothole region of the Dakotas, Montana and the prairie provinces of Canada.

All waterfowl are avian eye candy and, unlike many other birds that are challenging to identify because they constantly flit around, generally stay put on the water, giving the viewer ample opportunity to enjoy their rich tapestry of color and texture and to make the correct species identification.

If you think I’m exaggerating about their beauty, as soon as you finish this article, look up the following species – wood duck, harlequin duck, redhead, common eider, hooded merganser, ring-necked duck and long-tailed duck (especially the male).

Or how about the little butterball-shaped buffleheads, or the similarly small ruddy duck and green-winged teal. Let’s not forget common goldeneye, graceful northern pintail or larger northern shoveler, which uses its unique spatulated bill to feed on algae, duckweed and small aquatic animals available in freshwater ponds.

One duck I always look forward to seeing is the least showiest — the gadwall (one of the prairie pothole species). They overwinter on ponds throughout the Three Village area and are regular winter visitors on the pond at Frank Melville Memorial Park and the pond extending south of the Old Field Road bridge.

Take the time to look closely at a male gadwall and you’ll agree with one of the monikers birders’ call it — the duck in the herringbone suit. The feathers are finely barred, with subtle reticulated patterns reminiscent of a maze diagram a child would try to solve; no surprise these beautiful little feathers are prized by fly fisherman for fly tying. As you watch gadwalls don’t be surprised if they turn “bottoms up,” plunging their heads below their surface with only their rumps showing as they feed on aquatic vegetation that sustains them through the winter.

Over the past decade us waterfowl aficionados have more reason to enjoy the winter season, as several “exotic” waterfowl species like barnacle and pink-footed geese have become regular visitors. These are species common to regions in Europe that have begun to nest in northeastern Canada and instead of crossing the Atlantic Ocean to overwinter in Europe, they head south to coastal New England and Long Island.

And due to taxonomy (the science of biological classification) we get a new species of Canada goose called the cackling goose in our midst, identifiable by its smaller body and shorter neck.

To satisfy my seasonal waterfowl fix I recently visited the bluffs adjacent to the Old Field Lighthouse, overlooking Long Island

Sound. I was in search of hardy sea ducks and I wasn’t disappointed.

Focusing the 40× scope on the rafts of sea ducks, I was quickly rewarded by a wonderful collection of feathered beauty — common goldeneyes, red-breasted mergansers and several species of scoters (black, whitewinged and surf).

Also bobbing in the waves was my favorite — the exotic looking long-tailed duck (a future article on this duck awaits). Common loons and a few gull species were sprinkled throughout the calm, near-shore waters. Many ducks were actively feeding, diving to the bottom to forage on mussels and snails. The weather was below freezing and I marveled at the birds’ abilities to thrive in such conditions without a problem.

Not so for me, as my fingers and feet were growing uncomfortably numb after an hour of standing in the relentless chill. But as I ambled back to the warmth of a car, with binoculars slung around my neck and birding scope on my shoulder, forefront in my mind were the beautiful images of all these ducks — an annual gift of the winter season I never tire of receiving.

If you haven’t yet enjoyed taking a closer look at winter waterfowl, consider it a holiday present wrapped in pretty paper with a gaudy bow. I hope you take the time to unwrap this winter gift in the weeks ahead.

A resident of Setauket, John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

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KIDS TIMES

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East Northport Middle School invited sixth graders from Northport Middle School to view a Theatre Three theatrical touring production of “Class Dismissed: The Bullying Project” on Jan. 9.

Performers acted out scenarios to demonstrate that bullying, harassment and peer pressure can occur both inside and outside of school, including hallways, locker rooms, buses and even at home. Additionally, the production spoke about the influence social media has on one’s reputation, social cliques and rumors.

The production’s main message, however, was, “See it, say it, stop it.” The intention was to encourage students to stand up for each other to put an end to bullying.

During a Q&A after the performance, the performers advised the middle school students to be upstanders rather than bystanders. “You really are the ones that can make a difference,” they said.

Theatre Three’s Educational Touring Company is available to come to your school or organization. For more information, call Marci at 631-928-9202.

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THEATER REVIEW

‘Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Safety for Today’ opens at Theatre Three

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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ne of Theatre Three’s most important offerings, in my opinion, is its Children’s theatre series. Each show teaches a moral lesson — don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t be a bully — while introducing young audiences to live musical retellings of wonderful fairy tales including “Cinderella,” “Pinocchio,” “Hansel & Gretel” and its latest offering, “Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Safety for Today.” The adorable show opened last Saturday and runs through Feb. 22.

While it follows the Brothers Grimm version closely, the story is used as a tool to teach “stranger danger” in a most effective way. Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Kevin F. Story, the musical centers around a little girl named Amanda Sally Desdemona Estella Barbara Temple, although everyone in town calls her Little Red Riding Hood because she always wears the red cape her Granny Becket made for her.

When her grandmother sends Little Red Riding Hood’s mother a letter complaining “no one ever comes to visit. I might as well get eaten by a wolf!,” Amanda and her twin sisters, Blanche and Nora, head over the river and through the woods to bring her some Girl Scout cookies. Halfway there, Little Red Riding Hood tells her sisters to go back home because Nora is nursing a terrible cold. Now alone, she encounters a stranger (William “Billy” de Wolf) and commits a series of safety mistakes, placing her grandmother and herself in a dangerous situation.

Director Jeffrey Sanzel leads an adult cast of six who have the best time acting out this clever script.

Steven Uihlein serves as storyteller and does a terrific job introducing each scene, giving his own opinions and interrupting the show when he deems it necessary. Uihlein also plays numerous supporting roles, including a policeman, doctor and mailman.

Nicole Bianco is perfectly cast as Little Red Riding Hood, although she does love saying her long name a bit too much! Lol! Krystal Lawless tackles the challenging role of the forgetful Mrs. Temple with ease. Constantly mixing up her children’s names and attempting to make a cup of tea for Nora out of feathers, wrenches, sticky notes, etc. she draws the most laughs.

Kyle Breitenbach has much fun in the role of the Wolf, who is all bark and no bite. Special effects make his stomach rumble and he is always asking the audience if they have any steak or a bone on hand. One of the best scenes is when the Wolf chases Granny Becket around the bed, and when she steps away, he goes around many times more before he realizes she’s gone.

Michelle LaBozzetta has the most exhausting role in the show, skipping on stage as Blanche, turning the corner and reappearing as her twin

The cast of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions, Inc.

sister Nora, hunched over and suffering from a cold. What a workout! LaBozzetta is so convincing that young children will not make the connection.

But it’s Ginger Dalton as Granny Beckett who steals the show. Dripping with sarcasm, she pulls out all the stops to try to get her family to visit her and even fakes getting sick.

Her solo, “Who’s at My Door?,” is superb.

During the last 10 minutes of the show, the actors discuss the safety mistakes that Little Red Riding Hood made, including talking to strangers and giving out her grandmother’s address, and what she should have done instead.

The musical numbers, accompanied on piano by Douglas Quattrock, are fun and catchy, especially “Little Red Riding Hood” and the tap dance number “To Granny Beckett’s House We Go.” The great story line, the wonderful songs and the important message it conveys makes this show a perfect reason to catch a performance.

Meet the entire cast in the lobby after the show for photos.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents “Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Safety for Today” is for ages 3 and up through Feb. 22. Children’s Theatre continues with “Hansel & Gretel” from Feb. 29 to March 21, “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” from April 8 to 25 and “Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs” from May 23 to June 6. Tickets are $10 each. For more information or to order, call 631-9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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KIDS KORNER

Programs

Toddler Time

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., hosts Toddler Time, a fun-filled hour where kids can do crafts, listen to stories and sing and dance, every Thursday at 11 a.m. Join guitarist/singer Jeff Sorg for his last Toddler Time on Jan. 23 and read a story with Nana Carol on Jan. 30. Free. Call 271-1442.

ttention All Young Performers!

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall and in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “How to Catch a Dragon” with Adam Wallace on Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. Celebrate Lunar New Year with this fun Storytime. The wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks and more. Color your own paper lantern to take home. Free. Call 7240341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

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ramatic Academy

Maker Spotlight

The Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson welcomes The Studio @ Gallery North for a Maker Spotlight on Jan. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn about silk screening, a printmaking technique where an image can be reproduced many times on many different materials. Print on paper, fabric, plastic, glass and more! Have fun with ozobots on Jan. 25 and 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Spring 2019 Classes starting February 1, 2019.

All workshops meet for ten classes.

Become a Crime Detective

Bring your future detective out to investigate a “crime scene” using techniques of fingerprinting, chromatography and various clues at the Long Island Science Center, 400 Peconic Ave., Riverhead on Jan. 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. Solve the crime of the missing Madagascar hissing roaches! Admission is $10, instructor-led workshop is $5. Call 208-8000.

For all performers ages 6 - 17

Theatre Three offers the best educational ‘Draw In’ WinterFest Too cold outside? Then come in to the Heckscher acting experience! Our experienced teachers Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave, Huntington for its annual free “Draw In’ WinterFest on Jan. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy an array of art help participants explore their creativity, activities in the galleries including making a digital action painting while sipping hot cocoa, collage andlive paint your own masterpiece with expand their skills and experience theatre artist Robyn Cooper and much more. First 50 children under age 10 will receive free art in new ways all while having supplies! Callfun.

351-3250.

Celebrate Groundhog Day

Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson in celebrating Groundhog Day on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by exploring and experimenting with shadows. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

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Theater

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Simple Gifts Productions, a professional performing arts company for kids and teens, presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook on Jan. 25 and 26 at noon and again

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stions? Call Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

or more info, call 631-928-9202 www.theatrethree.com

Celebrate creativity at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s annual ‘Draw In’ WinterFest on Jan. 26.

Photo courtesy of the Heckscher Museum

at 2 p.m. Featuring all your favorite Peanuts characters, this charming revue of vignettes and songs is fun for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $15.

To order, visit www.simplegiftsproductions.com.

‘Little Red Riding Hood’

The classic Grimm fairy tale heads to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Feb. 22. Amanda Sally Desdemona Estella Barbara Temple, better known as Little Red Riding Hood, takes a thrilling journey through the woods to her grandmother’s house. See what happens when William de Wolf stops at Granny Becket’s for “a bite” and Little Red Riding Hood shows up. Little Red Riding Hood learns a big lesson about safety in this modern musical telling. All seats are $10.

To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree. com. See review on page B29.

Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” from Jan. 25 to March 1. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown continues its children’s theater season with “Shrek The Musical Jr.” from Feb. 1 to March 1. In a faraway kingdom, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairy tale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Little Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.

Farquaad tells Shrek he can get his swamp back if he rescues Princess Fiona from the dragon-guarded tower. But every fairy tale has its unexpected twists and turns! All seats are $18. To order, call 7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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Whaling Museum celebrates winter with a FrozenFest

The Whaling Museum at Cold Spring Harbor hosted a FrozenFest inspired by the 'Frozen' films on Jan. 19. Families with young children came from all over Long Island to attend the event which included a special visit with Elsa, a scavenger hunt, a snowball fight and a screening of the 'Frozen' movie.

Participants also created crafts including Elsa's crown and a snowflake wand.

Photos by Heidi Sutton

Clockwise from top left, Izabella from Hicksville; Elsa with Genevieve of New Hyde Park; Natalie of Cold Spring Harbor; Julia from Mastic Beach; Elsa with Claire and Charlotte of Long Beach; and Braden of North Bellmore with museum educator Samantha Ray.

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