Arts & Lifestyles - January 25, 2018

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Simon’s failing heart made the simplest tasks difficult.

Today, he’s doing things he never thought possible.

SIMON DAVISON’S BODY WAS IN SHOCK WHEN HE WAS ADMITTED TO STONY BROOK. His team of cardiac physicians determined that Simon’s heart was functioning at only 15% of its capacity — greatly reducing his ability to work or participate in family activities. The Stony Brook University Heart Institute team decided Simon needed a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, a small, battery-powered pump designed to circulate adequate amounts of blood through his body. Within three weeks of receiving the LVAD, Simon could feel his energy

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WINE AND CHEESE

Rum: It’s not just for cocktails

BY BOB LIPINSKI

Bacardi Reserva Limitata (Puerto Rico): Amber colored with hints of citrus, Rum is an alcoholic beverage distilled honey, tobacco, vanilla and maple syrup. from the fermented juice of sugarcane, Full flavored with a long, pleasing, almost sugarcane syrup, sugarcane molasses or sugary aftertaste.

Pyrat XO Reserve Rum (Antigua): Amother sugarcane byproducts. It is bottled at not less than 80 proof (except for flavored ber colored. The rum smells like an orange rum). Some rums are bottled at a stagger- liqueur with hints of nutmeg. Full flavor of candied orange peel, lemon, lime and buting 151 proof.

More than 70 countries produce rum, terscotch. Quite refined; fantastic served although it is produced mainly in Caribbe- over ice.

Appleton Reserve Blend Rum (Jamaian, Central and South American countries.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Brenna Henn, Meng Lin find more complicated skin genetics near the equator

Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

Weekly horoscopes AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF The story of the genetics of skin pigmentation in humans may have even more layers than the skin itself, depending on how close people live to the equator.

The conventional wisdom for skin pigmentation is that it is a relatively simple trait, with a small number of genes accounting for almost half of the variety of skin tones.

That, however, isn’t always the case. Pigmentation genetics likely becomes more complex in populations near the equator or with greater variation in pigmentation, like with the Khoisan living in southern Africa.

“As you move further toward the equator, the distributions are wide,” Brenna Henn, an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, said about the results she, along with collaborators from her lab and from Stanford University, recently published in the journal Cell.

Exploring the genetic determination of skin can serve as a model to understand the broad implications for various genetic variations for different populations as they confront a range of health challenges.

Henn has also worked with tuberculosis studies in South Africa. About one in three people in the world has a latent tuberculosis infection. Researchers have conducted studies to see which genes might be responsible for the different reactions to this disease.

Tuberculosis susceptibility studies indicate that different genes may be responsible for infection in different populations, in areas including Russia, West Africa and South Africa.

According to Henn, scientists need to study and understand the disease in different populations to identify, through gene interactions, who will benefit from specific treatments in a vaccination campaign.

When Henn, who is a native of California, started the pigmentation study seven years ago when she was a graduate student at Stanford University, she had

considerably different expectations. “When I was a post doc at Stanford, I expected the project to be quick because the genetics of pigmentation in Europeans was relatively well understood,” she explained in an email.

When she started analyzing the results, she found that her hypothesis “was not true at all. There are so many different things involved.”

Calling this analysis the “tip of the iceberg,” Henn said she discovered many new genes beyond the ones scientists already knew contributed to skin pigmentation. She estimates that there are 50 if not more genetic sequences involved in skin pigmentation near the equator.

The range of skin pigmentation in South African populations reflected this increased genetic blueprint, with people in these areas demonstrating about twice the variation as people might encounter in a western European population.

These studies require the analysis of considerable data, through a field called bioinformatics, in which researchers analyze and process information through programs that search for patterns.

“There’s a huge computational component” to this work, Henn said. “We don’t know where the genes are. We have to sample the entire genome” for as many as 500 people. “This blows up into a computational problem.”

Meng Lin, who worked in Henn’s lab for four and a half years and recently earned her doctorate, performs just such analyses.

“We were hoping we’d be able to find some signals that had never been found before, to demonstrate the difference” in the genetic architecture, said Lin, who is now applying for postdoctoral research positions. “Given the prior studies on skin pigmentation traits, the complexity of the genetic architecture we found out was unexpected.”

People near the equator would likely need to have pigmentation that balanced between producing vitamin D from sunlight with protecting their

Aquarius, your spirits are soaring and you want to share your good fortune with others. Connect with friends or family members and enjoy the good times ahead.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, once your mind is set on something, it will take a monumental effort to shift it in another direction. Try to look at things from various angles.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, positive thinking can help you overcome obstacles, and so can taking some action. You’re not one for sitting idly by watching things go on around you.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, now is a good time for self-analysis. Address something that has been on your mind. You will have the complete support of family and friends.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, with so many changes going on in your life, you may want to share every detail with others, But it could be better to keep information to yourself until things are more stable.

Photo from Meng Lin

From left, Brenna Henn and Meng Lin at a conference last year in New Orleans skin from too much exposure to “way too short for changing the ultraviolet light. genetic components.”

In areas such as in Africa, the Selection pressure occurs ultraviolet light can be so strong over tens of thousands of years, that “the primary selection factor she added. would be to avoid the photo damDiversity and the intake of age from the strong UV, which fa- vitamin D interact closely with vors melanin enriched dark skin each other. They can have impigmentation for photo protec- pacts on the balance point. Using tion,” Lin explained in an email. vitamin supplements could relax Generally, people further the selection on lighter skin, so from the equator, such as Scan- the balance might shift to a darkdinavian populations, have light- er population, Lin explained. er skin because they need to proOther modern lifestyles, such cess the limited vitamin D they as wearing clothes, staying incan get, particularly during the doors and consuming vitamin D darker months. That, however, could complicate this and relax isn’t the case for the Inuit people, the strength of selection in the who have darker skin in an area future, she added. that gets limited sunlight.

A native of China, Lin lives in “Anyone who lives there Port Jefferson Station and enjoys should be under pressure for applying math and computer light skin,” Lin said. The Inuit, skills to biology. “It’s great fun to however, are darker skinned, solve the questions we have by which might be because their developing and applying comdiet includes fish and fish oil, putational methods to existing which is a rich source of vitamin data,” she said.

D. “That would relax the selecAfter five years at Stony tion force on lighter skin color,” Brook, Henn is transitioning to a she said. position at the University of CaliWith people able to travel fornia at Davis, where she hopes and live in a wide range of re- to continue this ongoing work. gions across the Earth, selection “We want to follow up on pressures might be harder to how quickly these selective decipher in the modern world. events occur,” Henn said. She’d “Travel across continents is a re- like to discover how long it takes cent” phenomenon, Lin said. The for the genetic average of the history of such travel freedom is population to shift.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, sometimes the best way to help someone is to let him or her learn a lesson the hard way. Offer support, but resist the urge to take over.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Make an effort to reorganize your priorities, Leo. If you focus too much on a relatively insignificant issue, this may find you dealing with more things than you can presently handle.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a third party might help you and your significant other see things from a different perspective. This point of view may be just what you both need.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, don’t hesitate to pursue a career opportunity that your intuition is telling you is the right move. Trust your instincts in regard to your professional life.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, this week you may need some time to recuperate out of the spotlight.

Others may have been asking a lot of you, and some down time will enable you to relax.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Accept help when it is offered, Sagittarius. Express your thanks to the one who has extended the hand. Assistance can reduce any stress that may have been building.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

It may be time for a change of scenery, Capricorn. Consult with others if you think this change is something you need and will benefit from in the long term.

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For a recent patient with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Georgakis and surgical oncologist Joseph Kim, MD, performed the first fully robotic Whipple procedure on Long Island. Benefits to the patient include reduced pain and a shorter recovery period.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Abdominal aortic aneurysms: The silent killer Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk

Aneurysms are universally feared; they can be lethal and most times are asymptomatic (without symptoms). Yet aneurysms are one of the least well-covered medical disorders in the press. There are numerous types of aneurysms, most of which are named by their location of occurrence, including abdominal, thoracic and cerebral (brain). In this article, I will discuss abdominal aortic aneurysms, better known as a “triple-A,” or AAA. Preventing any type of aneurysm should be a priority.

What is an AAA? It is an increase in the diameter of the walls of the aorta in one area, in this case, the abdomen. The aorta is the “water main” for supplying blood to the rest of the body from the heart. Abnormal enlargement weakens the walls and increases the risk that it may rupture. If the aorta ruptures, it causes massive hemorrhaging, or bleeding, and creates a substantial likelihood of death.

The exact incidence of aneurysms

By David is difficult to quanDunaief, M.D. tify, since some people may die due to its rupture without having an autopsy; however, estimates suggest that they occur in 4 to 9 percent of the population (1).

The cause of AAA is not known, but it is thought that inflammation and oxidative stress play an important role in weakening smooth muscle in the aorta (2).

The consequence of this is an abnormally enlarged aorta.

People who are at highest risk for aneurysms are those over age 60 (3). Other risk factors include atherosclerosis, or hardened arteries; high blood pressure; race (Caucasian); gender (male); family history; smoking; and having a history of aneurysms in other arteries (4). Some of these risk factors are modifiable, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and smoking.

Men are more than four times more likely to have an AAA (5). Though males are at a higher risk, women are at a higher risk of having an AAA rupture (6). So, gender is important for differentiating the incidence, but also the risk of severity.

Is it important to get screened?

The short answer is yes it is important, especially if you have risk factors. You should talk to your physician. Although some people do experience nondescript symptoms, such as pain in the abdomen, back or flank pain, the majority of cases are asymptomatic (4). A smaller AAA is less likely to rupture and can be monitored closely with noninvasive diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound and CT scan.

Sometimes cost is a question when it comes to screening, but a recent study showed unequivocally that screening ultimately reduces cost, because of the number of aneurysms that are identified and potentially prevented from rupturing (7).

NEWS AROUND TOWN

Lifestyle changes

One of the most powerful tools against AAA is prevention; it avoids the difficult decision of how to best avoid rupture and the complications of surgery itself.

Lifestyle changes are a must. They don’t typically have dangerous side effects, but rather potential side benefits. These lifestyle changes include smoking cessation, exercise and dietary changes.

Smoking cessation Smoking has the greatest impact because it directly impacts the occurrence and size of an AAA. It increases risk of mediumto-large size aneurysms by at least fivefold.

One study found that smoking was responsible for 78 percent of aortic aneurysms larger than 4 cm (12). Remember, size does matter in terms of rupture risk. So for those who smoke, this is a wake-up call.

Studies have shown that cigarette smoking and other forms of tobacco use appear to increase your risk of aortic aneurysms.

What are the treatments?

There are no specific medications that prevent or treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. Medications for treating risk factors, such as high blood pressure, have no direct impact on an aneurysm’s size or progression. But the mainstay of treatment is surgery to prevent rupture.

Two surgical techniques may be utilized.

One approach is the endovascular repair (EVAR), which is minimally invasive, and the other is the more traditional open surgery (8). A comparison of these approaches in a small randomized controlled trial had similar outcomes: a mortality rate of 25 percent. This was considered a surprisingly good statistic.

The good news is that surgery has resulted in a 29 percent reduction in rupture of the AAA (9).

When using the minimally invasive EVAR technique mentioned above, the specialist who performs the surgery may make a difference. A study’s results showed that surgeons had better outcomes, in terms of mortality rates and length of hospital stay, compared to interventional radiologists and cardiologists (10). This was a retrospective (looking in the past) study, which is not the strongest type of trial.

When to watch and wait and when to treat is a difficult question; surgery is not without its complications, and risk of death is higher than many other surgeries. AAA size is the most important factor. In women, AAAs over 5.0 cm may need immediate treatment, while in men, those over 5.5 cm may need immediate treatment (11).

Smaller AAAs, however, are trickier.

The growth rate is important, so patients with this type of aneurysm should have an ultrasound or CT scan every six to 12 months. If you have an aneurysm, have a discussion with your physician about this.

Impact of fruit A simple lifestyle modification with significant impact is increasing your fruit intake. The results of two prospective (forward-looking) study populations, Cohort of Swedish Men and the Swedish Mammography Cohort Study, showed that consumption of greater than two servings of fruit a day decreased the risk of an AAA by 25 percent (13). If you do have an AAA, this same amount of fruit also decreased the risk of AAA rupture by 43 percent. This study involved over 80,000 men and women, ages 46 to 84, with a follow-up of 13 years.

The authors believe that fruit’s impact may have to do with its antioxidant properties; it may reduce the oxidative stress that can cause these types of aneurysms.

Remember, the quandary has been when the benefit of surgery outweighs the risks, in terms of preventing rupture. This modest amount of fruit on a daily basis may help alleviate this quandary.

So what have we learned? Screening for AAA may be very important, especially as we age and if we have a family history. Surgery results to prevent rupture are similar, regardless of the type. However, keep in mind that surgery for AAA has a significant mortality risk. At the end of the day, lifestyle changes, including smoking cessation and increased fruit intake, are no-brainers.

References:

(1) Ann Intern Med. 2001;134(3):182. (2) Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2007;27:461– 469. (3) J Vasc Surg. 1999;30(6):1099.

(4) uptodate.com. (5) Arch Intern Med. 2000;160(10):1425. (6) J Vasc Surg.

2006;43(2):230. (7) 2012 BMJ Publishing Group. (8) Ann Surg. 2013 online Apr 1. (9) J Vasc Surg. 2009;49(3):543. (10) Annals of Surgery. 2013;258(3):476-482. (11) Lancet. 1998;352(9141):1649. (12) Ann Intern Med. 1997;126(6):441. (13) Circulation.

2013;128:795-802.

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Organist wanted The Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport seeks a part-time experienced organist for Sunday service from 9 to 11 a.m. along with some holidays (Lent, Easter) in the morning. Please email experience to unionumc@optonline.net or call the church at 631-261-1303.

Vendors wanted The Town of Brookhaven seeks vendors for its 2018 Home & Garden Show, which will be held at the Holtsville Ecology Site on March 17, 18, 24 and 25. Past exhibits have featured businesses specializing in landscaping, garden centers, awnings, stonework, driveways, garden structures, sprinklers, siding, windows and more.

Deadline to register is Feb. 23. For more information on exhibit space, size and rates, call 631-758-9664, ext. 10.

Shed the Meds Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a Shed the Meds event with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by with any unused prescriptions and they will be safely discarded, no questions asked and no personal information required. For more information, call 631-928-1212.

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What’s in a name? Apparently a lot.

Parenting website BabyCenter recently announced its Top 100 Names of 2017. Sophia reigned supreme as the top girls’ name for the eighth year running and Jackson led the boys for the fifth year in a row.

The online parenting and pregnancy destination compiled some 500,000 names of babies born in 2017 and combined those that sound the same but have different spellings (such as Sophia and Sofia) to create a true measure of popularity.

“Sophia is shaping up to be the girls’ name of the decade. It has a lot going for it: It’s feminine, lyrical, popular in many languages, and available in multiple spellings,” said Linda Murray, BabyCenter global editor in chief, in a recent press release. “Jackson is having a great run on the boys’ list. It’s strong, masculine and modern.”

Reflecting the varied interests and values of millennial and Gen Z moms and dads, famous pop-culture figures from rap stars to Disney heroines emerged as name influencers, along with basketball champs and, interestingly, colors.

Chance (as in Chance the Rapper) jumped 21 percent in popularity on the boys’ list. The artist has won accolades for his music and his work to improve public schools and fight gun violence. Kendrick Lamar was labeled “the greatest rapper alive” by Rolling Stone and has spoken out against gun violence; Kendrick climbed 9 percent.

Queen — as in longtime star Queen Latifah, a supporter of LGBT rights, girls’ education and veterans — ascended 41 percent on the girls’ list. Dre (as in Dr. Dre, a force in rap for decades and a major donor for an interdisciplinary arts and technology program) is up 40 percent.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z fueled a color trend when they named their daughter Blue Ivy in 2012, and it’s still going strong. This year the name Blue sailed up the popularity lists by 14 percent for boys and 9 percent for girls, Lavender lifted 27 percent for girls, and Red rose 16 percent for boys.

New parents are thinking beyond the rainbow, too, choosing less common colors such as Hazel (up 88 percent for boys and 25 percent for girls), Ivory (up 71 percent for boys and 42 percent for girls), and Ebony (up 35 percent for girls).

Plenty of moms- and dads-to-be were inspired when big rivals the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors faced off in the NBA Finals for the third time. For boys, the name LeBron (as in James, of the Cavaliers) soared 64 percent this year. Kyrie (Irving, formerly of the Cavs) leaped by 39

percent, and Kevin (Love, of the Cavs, and Durant, of the Warriors) floated up 9 percent. For girls, Zhuri — the name of LeBron James’s young daughter — scored an impressive 81 percent lift in popularity.

It’s no surprise that beloved Disney characters inspire parents’ name picks. This year, girl names ruled. Newcomer and spunky heroine Moana made a splash: The name surged up 64 percent for baby girls. Brainy, independent Belle (from “Beauty and the Beast,” released this year in a live-action version) rose 23 percent. And tenacious dreamer Tiana, Disney’s first African-American princess, ticked up 2 percent. Names from old Disney favorites are doing well, too. Ariel (“The Little Mermaid”) bobbed up 22 percent for girls, Nala (“The Lion King”) jumped 8 percent for girls, and Jasmine (“Aladdin”) crept up 1 percent and is poised to break into the girls’ top 100 list soon.

The Earth and its weather inspired names, too. “Young parents have deep respect and concern for the environment. Storms, climate change, and the sheer beauty found in nature are driving a whole new category of popular baby names,” said Murray.

Earthy names on the rise include River, Forest and Willow. Some parents are picking weather-related monikers such as Storm (up 44 percent for girls), Sky (up 20 percent for girls) and Cloud (up 23 percent for boys).

Ember raced up the charts for both boys (up 47 percent) and girls (up 28 percent), while Blaze heated up 19 percent for boys.

The following were the top 20 girl and boy names for 2017:

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1. Sophia Jackson 2. Olivia Liam 3. Emma Noah 4. Ava Aiden 5. Isabella Lucas 6. Mia Caden 7. Aria Grayson 8. Riley Mason 9. Zoe Elijah 10. Amelia Logan 11. Layla Oliver 12. Charlotte Ethan 13. Aubrey Jayden 14. Lily Muhammad 15. Chloe Carter 16. Harper Michael 17. Evelyn Sebastian 18. Adalyn Alexander 19. Emily Jacob 20. Abigail Benjamin For a complete list, please visit www. babycenter.com.

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COVER STORY

The Engeman delivers a musical and emotional powerhouse with ‘Once’

BY MELISSA ARNOLD If you’ve ever fallen in love, had your heart broken or faced unfulfilled passion, you’ll relate to “Once.” And even if you haven’t, the cast at the John W. Engeman Theater will still grab your heart and squeeze.

The show, which is part of the theater’s 11th season, is both unique and compelling. It’s easy to see why “Once” grossed 11 Tony nominations and eight wins in 2012, its first year on Broadway. The show is a stage adaptation of the 2007 film of the same name that starred Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. Both versions were written and directed by John Carney.

Under the direction of Engeman newcomer Trey Compton, “Once” begins with a nameless street performer referred to as Guy (Barry Debois) singing a heartbreaking ballad about an ex-girlfriend. A bold and honest young Czech woman (Andrea Goss as Girl) overhears the song and immediately pesters him for the juicy details that inspired it. It turns out that Guy has lost his love of music since his old flame left for New York City. Performing just hurts too much, and he’s ready to throw in the towel on his dreams.

But Girl won’t hear any of that, and she’s convinced that he’d win his love’s heart again if he sang her that song. Their conversation is the beginning of an intensely passionate and emotionally raw week as the two write, rehearse and record songs together.

Andrea Goss, Barry Debois and Stephen McIntyre in a scene from ‘Once’ Photo by Michael DeCristofaro

What makes “Once” stand out is its presentation, which you’ll notice before the show even begins. Get there early and you’ll find the cast on stage in the middle of a rocking pub party, Dublin style. They hoot and holler while they sing, play Irish tunes and dance on tables. The best part is that the audience is invited to go up and join them. The set includes a working bar that offers a single variety of beer, red wine and white wine for $10.

The musical performances in this show are also one of a kind, as there is no stage band providing accompaniment. Instead, each person in the 13-member cast also plays an instrument, and all of the songs are performed from memory, which is beyond impressive. To make it work, chairs are set in a semicircle around the perimeter of the stage. When a character exits a scene, he or she simply takes a seat, fading inconspicuously into the background.

They also function as their own stage crew, dancing and playing brief musical interludes as they carry props on and off the set. It’s a bit hard to describe in words, but the overall effect is visually compelling and speaks to the incredible talent of this cast.

Both Goss and Debois are no strangers to “Once” — she was part of its recent Broadway run, while he was the music captain of the 2016 U.S. national tour.

They bring to the show an intense realism you can hear in every note they sing. Guy’s opening number, “Leave,” and Girl’s tearful performance of “The Hill,” will leave you awestruck.

The members of the ensemble, which include “Once” veterans Elisabeth Evans (Reza), John Thomas Hays (Billy), Stephen McIntyre (Bank Manager) and Bristol Pomeroy (Da) among others, are every bit as talented as Debois and Goss. They put out a powerful sound with rich harmonies and tons of energy. During their a cappella performance of “Gold,” you could hear a pin drop in the packed house. The standing ovation during the press night performance last Saturday night was well deserved.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, will present “Once” through March 4. Tickets range from $73 to $78 with free valet parking available.

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Dublin Irish Dance Photo from Staller Center

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Staller Center kicks off second half of 29th season Audra McDonald Photo by Autumn de Wilde

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Lineup celebrates countries and cultures around the world

BY SABRINA PETROSKI After a brief hiatus, Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts season returns with more fantastical and fun shows for audiences of all ages. This spring will hold many musical and dance performances by award-winning groups and individuals, as well as the screening of recently released films, screenings of the Metropolitan Opera in HD and many performances by SBU’s Department of Music.

Alan Inkles, director of the Staller Center, is thrilled to be heading into another season. Currently in his 35th year as director, he says this may be the venue’s most exciting and diverse year yet.

“I love Audra McDonald, Big Sam’s Funky Nation is going to blow people away and they’re going to be dancing in the Recital Hall aisles, Catapult is just great, and Spherus is fantastic,”

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Inkles said during a interview in his office on Jan. 16. “All these shows are things that I’ve seen and I know what they’re going to do, but Parson Dance Company is giving me a program I’ve never seen yet and I am really excited for it.”

Inkles said the center produces 40 shows a year, along with film screenings, The Met Opera broadcast, plus the university performances, “and it’s always a really great experience.”

He continued, “A quote that I like to share with my faculty members is, ‘Nothing in life is accomplished without passion.’ I believe that if I can’t be passionate to my team about the upcoming shows, and I’ve been to every single one of them, then the audience can’t. I like watching the audience members’ reactions and seeing their faces; and if we don’t sell enough tickets to pack out the house, I’ll pay for the house. If I have a show that’s not selling well, I like to reach out to local schools or underrepresented families and donate tickets, and we do that every year.”

The Staller Center is proud to have been the first theater to have the Live at The Met series and has paved the way for over 200 other theaters all over the country. Inkles says that he always tries to make his seasons diverse not only ethnically but also in the age group they attract. He says that the center likes to celebrate different countries and their cultures.

“We have a very diverse community here and a large international community, so I like the idea of bringing in different things that the students will enjoy,” said Inkles.

“We want to do the magical thing of reaching out to people ages 9 through 90, and you can’t always do that with one show. One show may not be someone’s cup of tea, but we will be able to offer them something else that’s more in tune with their interests.”

This years’ annual Staller Center Gala, held on March 3 at 8 p.m., will be hosted by renown comedian, actor, philanthropist and television personality Jay Leno. Opening for the former NBC “Tonight Show” host, and returning to the center for a second time, will be the Doo Wop Project, featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical.” Tickets to the Staller Center Gala are $75; gala tickets that include VIP seating, a postperformance reception and recognition in the playbill program are also available at www.stallercenter.com. The reception also includes an intimate performance from the Doo Wop Project and a chance to mingle with Inkles, and possibly Jay Leno himself.

Musical performances

On March 7 at 8 p.m., the ever popular chamber music concert Starry Nights will return to the Recital Center. The evening will feature artists-in-residence, professors of music and doctor of musical arts musicians including violinist Philip Setzer, Avery Career Grant winner Arnaud Sussman and cellist and professor of music Colin Carr. The ensemble also includes the top doctoral students in the music program at Stony Brook. Tickets are $38 per person.

The quartet-in-residence, Emerson String Quartet, returns to the Staller Center on March 20. Their exciting mix of music from the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries embraces the new and unusual while celebrating the classics.

The nine-time Grammy Award-winning group, and Musical America’s “Ensemble of the Year,” will be performing Purcell’s two fantasies, Bolcom’s Piano Quintet No. 1 and Beethoven’s Quartet No. 13 in A minor, op. 132 (program subject to change).

The show starts at 8 p.m. in the Recital Center and tickets are $48.

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The Swing Shift Trio, Parsons Dance Company Photo by Lois Greenfield

Justine Davis stars in ‘La Belle’ Photo by Jerry Mouawad

For kids of all ages Big Sam’s Funky Nation, led by trombone powerhouse Big Sam Williams, comes to the Recital Hall on April 7 with their Noladelic PowerFunk style. Their performances are filled with blasts of brass, electric guitar and the charisma of Big Sam, the front man who sings, plays, dances and involves the audience in everything he does. The group of world-class musicians brings the jazz and soul of New Orleans everywhere they go, including mixes of funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz! Tickets are $38 and the show starts at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall.

On April 21, the Staller Center welcomes Tony, Grammy and Emmy Awardwinning singer and actress Audra McDonald to the Main Stage. This powerhouse soprano will be performing many of her Broadway and opera hits. Tickets are $54 and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Dance performances

The Tony Award-winning Broadway show “Fela! The Concert” comes to the Main Stage of the Staller Center on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Featuring members of the original Broadway cast, this lively and inspiring show includes a 10-piece Afrobeat band and singers and dancers performing songs that have been used to promote freedom and champion traditional African culture.

Tickets are $42.

The Lezginka Ensemble, the State Dance Ensemble of Daghestan, Russia, will be performing on the Main Stage on Feb. 9. The ensemble includes over 30 dancers who will fill the stage with traditional folk songs and dances of the diverse mountain people of Daghestan. This unique performance includes intense acrobatics and incredible drum and saber work. The dance troupe is said to be “fiery, rhythmic and unforgettable!” Tickets are $40 and the show starts at 8 p.m.

On Feb. 17 the Japanese drumming group Tao will be bringing their precision, stamina and innovative choreography to the Main Stage with their show Drum Heart. Their modern twist on a traditional art entices and amazes audiences worldwide. The group sold out their world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Festival, and Stony Brook now has the chance to see their passion come to life. Back by popular demand, this is their fourth return engagement at the Staller Center. Tickets are $42 and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Dublin Irish Dance brings the epic tale of Celtic culture to the stage on March 10 at 8 p.m. with their show Stepping Out. Telling the story of the Great Famine of the mid-1800s, the dancers

bring an emotional celebration of the dance and music that came out of a tragic time in Ireland’s history. The audience will journey from past to present and will learn about the fate of Irish immigrants who came to America. Tickets for this Main Stage production are $46.

On April 14, Catapult will grace the Main Stage with their seemingly impossible dancing shadow silhouettes.

The “America’s Got Talent” finalists perform behind a screen, transforming their bodies into figures in order to bring marvelous scenes to life. You’ll want to figure out how they do it, and you won’t guess what they’ll come up with next. Catapult also uses exciting music and vibrant colors to give their show the upper hand. Tickets are $40 and the show starts at 8 p.m.

The Parsons Dance Company will be performing on the Main Stage on May 5 at 8 p.m. With their trained precision and extreme athleticism, these eight dancers will be performing the choreography of David Parsons. The group has a modern style, mixing gesture and movement to make something beautiful. The Parsons Dance Company has toured the United States and Italy, as well as appeared on French Public Television in a live broadcast. Tickets are $42.

The Met: Live in HD

The Staller Center will be screening seven operas, bringing the Metropolitan Opera in HD direct from the Met to the Main Stage. The shows include Puccini’s “Tosca” on Jan. 28, Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” on Feb. 10, Puccini’s “La Bohème” on Feb. 25, Rossini’s “Semiramide” on March 11, Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” on April 8, Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” on April 15 and Massenet’s “Cendrillon” on May 6. For more schedule information go to www.stallercenter.com.

Tickets are $22 general admission, $20 for seniors 62 and over, and $15 for students.

Tickets for the shows may be ordered by calling 631-632-2787. Order tickets online by visiting www.stallercenter.com.

Films

Once again, the Staller Center will be screening award-winning movies on five Friday nights starting Feb. 23. Two films will be shown starting at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage.

On Feb. 23, the 2016 Slovak-Czech drama film “The Teacher” (in Slovak with subtitles) and the psychological drama “All I See Is You” about a blind woman who re-

gains her sight and begins to discover the previously unseen and disturbing details about herself, her marriage and the lives of her and her husband, will be screened at 7 and 9 p.m., respectively.

On March 9, the 2017 drama “Wonderstruck” about a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from 50 years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection will screen at 7 p.m. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” a crime drama about a mother challenging the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit, will be shown at 9:15 p.m.

On March 16, the Golden Globe-winning “Lady Bird,” the coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old girl in Sacramento, California, will be screened at 7 p.m. and “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” the story of a driven, idealistic defense attorney that finds himself in a tumultuous series of events that lead to a crisis and the necessity for extreme action, will both shown at 9 p.m.

On March 23, “After the Storm” (in Japanese with subtitles), a film about a man struggling to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again, will be shown at 7 p.m. The Golden Globe winner “The Shape of Water,” about a lonely janitor at a top-secret research facility in the 1960s who forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity, will be shown at 9:15 p.m.

On April 6, “The Post,” a historical drama about the country’s first female publisher of a major newspaper and a harddriving editor who join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government will play at 7 p.m. “Molly’s Game,” the Golden Globe-nominated drama about the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympicclass skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target, will play at 9:15 p.m.

Tickets to the movie screenings are $10 for adults, $7 for students and $5 for Stony Brook University students. A movie pass good for all films in $30. To order, visit www.stallercenter.com/movies or call the box office at 631-632-ARTS (2787).

About the author: Farmingville resident Sabrina Petroski is a junior at SUNY New Paltz studying digital media production and journalism. She recently interned at TBR News Media during her winter break and hopes to come back during the summer to gain more experience as a journalist.

On Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. the Imago Theatre will be performing “La Belle — Lost in the World of Automation,” a Steampunk Fairy Tale based on “Beauty and the Beast” on the Main Stage. The show includes elaborate puppets, a large whirring ship, original music and shadow play, with a story line set on a steamboat in the 1920s. The Imago Theatre, which has toured globally for three decades, uses over 100 effects, puppets and automata to tell this tale that burrows through the hard shell of adulthood to the childlike wonder of innocence and imagination. Tickets are $20.

International Juggling champion Greg Kennedy and his acrobatic duo of aerial dancers will be performing their show Spherus on March 18 at 4 p.m. Touted as a circus with an extra dimension, Spherus is full of fascinating effects with principles of geometry and physics to create groundbreaking and colorful work set to music. Kennedy, a former member of Cirque du Soleil and a Gold Medal recipient from the International Juggling Association, brings curiosity to life with a circus for all ages.

Tickets are $20.

Aerial fabrics will be used during Spherus.

Photo from Staller Center

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COOKING COVE

Scrumptious coffee cakes for the coffee klatch crew

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

One of my earliest social occasions as a young married woman was the coffee klatch. Recently graduated from college, a new mother and far away from home, I was lonely and bored. The only people around were my grumpy landlady and the tenant in the apartment next door who spent eight hours every single day cleaning her three-room apartment and screaming at her husband.

I would walk up and down the hill where we lived or sit on the one bench in town, rocking the baby carriage and hoping to meet someone, anyone. But I met no one. Then one day as I was sitting in the laundromat, the woman who owned it invited me upstairs to her apartment to pass the time and chat over coffee and a cake she had just taken out of the oven.

That was my first coffee klatch and the beginning of my one and only friendship in that forsaken little town. It taught me the value of what can happen over a cup of coffee and a slice of warm cake. When I moved, a year or so later, I lost no time in inviting my new neighbors in to coffee klatch, and it soon became a regular Tuesday morning ritual as each of us took our turn hosting and baking, sharing stories, gossip, outgrown baby clothes, radical ideas (it was the ’60s) and, of course, recipes while our babies napped. Here are a few of those recipes, including the one from Christine, my laundromat friend.

DIRECTIONS: Grease an 8-inch square or round pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and ¼ cup brown sugar. Beat in the egg until completely blended. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and half teaspoon of cinnamon.

Stir dry mixture into the butter mixture, alternately with the buttermilk until thoroughly combined. Spread evenly in baking pan. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of batter, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake 40 minutes or until cake tester or knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea and good friends.

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Thursday 25 Shamanic Drumming class

Peter Maniscalco will lead a Shamanic Drumming class at All Souls Church’s Parish Hall Basement, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. Call 655-7798.

Liz’s Blackberry Coffee Cake

COOKING COVE

Continued from page B17 DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch square or round pan with butter, then dust with flour. In medium bowl, beat together the ¾ cup milk, ½ cup melted butter, vanilla extract and egg. In another bowl, combine the flours, granulated sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Stir dry mixture into wet mixture and half the blackberries. Turn mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle top with remaining blackberries.

Bake 30 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean.

Let cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, tablespoon butter, 3½ tablespoons milk and almond extract.

Whisk until well blended. Drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm with coffee or tea, friends and neighbors.

Naomi’s Pecan-Crumb Coffee Cake YIELD: Serves 8 to 10 INGREDIENTS: • ½ cup room temperature butter • One 8-ounce package cream cheese • 1¼ cups sugar • 2 large eggs • 2 cups flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ cup milk • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract • ½ cup flour • ½ cup sugar • ½ cup chopped pecans • ¼ cup butter, cut into half-inch pieces DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8- by 13-inch baking dish. Cream the butter and cream cheese. With mixer on medium speed, add sugar, a little at a time, until mixture is light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time and beat just until yolks disappear. Stir together next three ingredients and add to first mixture, alternating with the milk and making sure the flour mixture is first and last. Finally, stir in vanilla.

In a small bowl, combine the half cups of flour, sugar and pecans with the quarter cup of butter; stir or whisk vigorously until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with flour and pecan mixture. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until an inserted tester comes out clean. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving with coffee or tea and new and old friends.

Drug & Alcohol Awareness program The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket will host a Drug & Alcohol Awareness program at 7 p.m. Guest speakers will include Heather Reilly, certified drug and alcohol counselor for the Three Village school district, and Lauren A. Grady, private practice clinician. The national and local epidemic of substance abuse will be discussed. A Q&A will follow. Call 689-7054.

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Friday 26 Wintertide concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson will host a concert by Kerry Kearney, Long Island’s slide guitar master, on the third floor at 7 p.m. Co-presented by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, Port Jeff Village Recreation and the Port Jeff Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy, the event is free and open to all. Call 473-4724.

Jazz in the Living Room

Challenge the world of sheet music and exact chords and enjoy a fun and creative evening of jazz improvisation at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free for listeners, $5 for participants.

Call 862-6575 for more information.

Comedy in the Café

The Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room Café, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will welcome comedian Nathan Macintosh in concert at 9:30 p.m.

Energetic, loud, never understated and always funny, Macintosh is quickly becoming one of the names to know in comedy. Tickets are $15, $14 members. Call 423-7611 for further info.

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 928-9100.

Saturday 27 Maple Sugaring at Caumsett

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a hands-on program on Maple Sugaring from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. Short walk. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Sachem Con

Get your Cosplay on and share your love of all things anime, manga and comics at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook from 1 to 4 p.m. Play D&D, CCCGs, make crafts, take live trivia challenges, watch animation demonstrations, meet special guests and more. Prizes and raffles throughout the day. No registration required. All ages welcome. For further details, call 588-5024.

International Folk Dancing

The Hauppauge Public Library, 601 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge will host an afternoon of International Folk Dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. No partner needed. Free. For more information, call 896-4751 or 979-1600.

AMERICAN BLUES Got a case of the winter blues? Catch a free performance of slide guitar master Kerry Kearney at the Port Jefferson Village Center on Jan. 26.

Sunday 28

Monday 29

Antiques marketplace

Gene Kelly lecture

The 33rd annual Long Island Indoor antique show returns to the Huntington Hilton, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items include estate and vintage costume jewelry, 18th and 19th century art, glassware, vintage clothing, old tools, books, World’s Fair items, vintage and collectible toys and more.

Free admission. Questions? Call 516-868-2751.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

It’s a Carnevale in Italia at the Resurrection Byzantine Church, 38 Mayflower Ave., Smithtown! Enjoy a pre-Lenten dinner from 1 to 6 p.m. with live music, cash bar and Chinese auction. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $7 children under 12 includes salad, spaghetti, homemade meatballs, garlic bread, Italian dessert tray, coffee or tea. No reservations required. Continuous service. For more info, call 553-1189.

Duo Sonore in concert

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome Duo Sonore (Stephanie Borrmann and Teresa Dybvig) in concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Program for cello and piano will include works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Faure, Chausson and Milhaud. All are welcome! Call 929-4488 for additional details.

Chamber music at the LIM

North Shore Pro Musica will kick off the new year with a chamber music concert at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook at 5 p.m. The performance, which will feature music for a woodwind quartet, will be held in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room. Tickets, available at the door, are $20 per person, $18 LIM members and students.

Please call 751-0066 for more information or visit www.northshorepromusica.org.

Join lecturer Marc Courtade at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport at 2 p.m. as he discusses the life and career of song and dance man Gene Kelly, a dominant force in Hollywood from the mid-1940s through the late 1950s. The talk will feature many film clips that show the genius of Gene Kelly. All are welcome. Questions? Call 261-6930.

Tuesday 30 Book signing

Professors of cardiology at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Mieres and Dr. Stacey Rosen will be speaking, as well as signing copies of their new women’s health book, "Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living," at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Wednesday 31 Afternoon Tea & Lecture

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a special New Year Afternoon Tea & Lecture at 2 p.m. Guest speakers surgeon Dr. Tara Martinez and dietitian Marina Bedrossian will help us start the New Year off right!

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'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

ourselves from common colorectal issues, cancers and other diseases. Tea and a variety of delicious healthy snacks will be served. Free but RSVP required by calling 870-3444.

Star Playhouse, located at Suffolk Y-JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will continue its 2018 season with a production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on March 10 and 24 at 8 p.m. and March 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.

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

International folk 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. $9 fee. Questions? Call Linda at 269-6894.

'In the Heights'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "In the Heights," a musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes set in the Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights, from March 15 to April 29. Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Thursday 1 Civil War Roundtable meeting

Join the North Shore Civil War Roundtable for its monthly meeting at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station at 7 p.m. Guest speaker, Islip historian George Muckenbeck, will present a lecture titled “Black Soldiers from Long Island.”

Free and open to all. Questions? Call 549-4411.

Book signing

Long Island-based motivational speaker and Emmy-nominated songwriter, Sheira Brayer, will be speaking about and signing copies of her mother-daughter empowerment book, “Motiv8: 8 Ways to Rock Your Own World,” at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. In addition, she and her daughter will be performing songs from the book’s companion album. Call 271-1442.

Theater Imago Theatre’s ‘La Belle’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present an imaginative family-friendly show, “La Belle — Lost in the World of Automation” on the Main Stage on Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. A retelling of “Beauty and the Beast,” the show will feature 100 automata, puppets and other dazzling nondigital effects. Tickets are $20 per person. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

'It's Only a Play'

Star Playhouse, located at Suffolk Y-JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will kick off its 2018 season with Terence McNally's "It's Only a Play," a Broadway comedy about the comedy of Broadway, on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. For mature audiences. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 for seniors, students and members. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136, or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

Film ‘Marshall’ EYE-POPPING FUN Jim Vadala and Justine Davis star in ‘La Belle — Lost in the World of Automation’ at the Staller Center for the Arts on Jan. 27. Photo by Jerry Mouawad

'Running Scared, Running Free ...'

Back by popular demand, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will present a production of "Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land" from Feb. 1 to 28 at its Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook. Long Island’s history comes alive with an interactive theatrical performance based on oral history. Experience this live, on-stage drama about the links between the Underground Railroad, secret codes hidden in quilts and the strength of the human spirit in the struggle for freedom. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 students.

To order, call 689-5888 or 751-2244.

'Shakespeare in Love'

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown kicks off its 16th season with a production of "Shakespeare in Love," the highly acclaimed adaptation of the film that won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, from Feb. 3 to March 4. A young playwright named Will Shakespeare comes down with writer's block — until he finds a muse. Art mirrors life in a hilarious and passionate tale of romance and backstage fun! Tickets are $35 adults, $32

seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Nunsense’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the musical comedy "Nunsense" on the Mainstage from Feb. 24 to March 24. Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards, with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, "Nunsense" features star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz and comic surprises, making the show an international phenomenon. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 students and seniors, $20 children over age 5. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Cloud 9'

Suffolk County Community College's Ammerman campus, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of Caryl Churchill's "Cloud 9" at Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building on March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 2 p.m.

Mature content. Admission is $12 adults, $10 students 16 and younger, veterans and SCCC students receive one free ticket. For more information, call 451-4265.

‘Dunkirk’

The World War II action film “Dunkirk” starring Kenneth Branagh will be screened at the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Rated PG13. All are welcome. Call 261-2313.

'Airplane!'

Roger, Roger. "Airplane!" starring Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 27 at 10 p.m. as part of its Cult Cafe series.

Tickets are $6, $5 members. Call 423-7611.

‘In Syria’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the award-winning film, “In Syria,” on Jan. 29 (rescheduled from Jan. 4) at 7:30 p.m. In Arabic with English subtitles. Actress Hiam Abbass will appear in person. Tickets are $16, $11 members includes reception. To order, call 423-7611.

‘Logan Lucky’

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will screen “Logan Lucky” starring Channing Tatum on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. Open to all. To register, call 928-1212.

‘Victoria & Abdul’

Join the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport for a free screening of “Victoria & Abdul” on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13.

Followed by a discussion led by Cinema Arts Centre co-director Dylan Skolnick. Open to all.

For more information, call 261-6930.

'I Hate Hamlet'

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a production of the comedy/drama "I Hate Hamlet" by Paul Rudnick through Feb. 3. After a successful television actor relocates to an apartment in New York, he is offered a Northwell the opportunity to play Hamlet on stage, but Mieres and there's one problem: He hates Hamlet. His , as well as quandary deepens with the visit of John Barrymore's ghost, who used to live in the apartn’s health ix S.T.E.P.S. ment, which leads to a wildly funny duel over ing," at the women, art, success, duty, television and, yes, Huntington the apartment! Contains adult subject matter.

Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children. To order, call 928-9100.

Class Reunion Port Jefferson High School Class of 1968 will hold its 50-year reunion during the weekend of Sept. 21 (meet and greet), Sept. 22 (school tour, dinner/dance at Polish American Club in PJS) and Sept. 23 (Culper Spy tour). For further details, visit www.classmates.com or call Sue Graf at 631-744-3314 or Dimmie (Loizos) Kaczenski at 631-473-2247.

y 31 'Once'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the award-winning musical, "Once," through March 4. Featuring an ety, 215 Main impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who ar Afternoon play their own instruments on stage, "Once" kers surgeon tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street rina Bedros- musician who’s about to give up on his dream r off right! when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden ancestors by interest in his music. Tickets range from $73 to rn practice. $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engeto optimize mantheater.com. See review on page B13. on and what * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted. o protect

As part of its Friday Movie Matinee series, the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will screen “Marshall” starring Chadwick Boseman on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 473-0022.

EVERYDAY HORROR Join the Cinema Arts Centre for a special screening of Philippe Van Leeuw's claustrophobic and powerful film 'In Syria' (aka 'Insyriated') on Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Winner of the Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, it tells the story of a Syrian mother (played by Hiam Abbass) trying to keep her family safe as war rages and a sniper lies in wait outside her home. The actress will make a special appearance during the screening. Photo from CAC

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Stony Brook junior tennis player Ana Rodriguez swept all three of her singles matches against Florida Atlantic University, Georgia Southern University and Miami University Jan. 19. She also paired with senior Elizabeth Tsvetkov to win a doubles match.

“It was a great week of practice and competition,” head coach Gary Glassman said.

“This is something we will look to do every season moving forward. It really gave us a good head start on our dual match schedule, and a real indication of what we need to focus on before our Army/UConn weekend.”

Rodriguez won the lone singles match

for the Seawolves at the No. 4 four singles spot against FAU. The duo of Tsvetkov and Elizabeth Pam won the No. 2 doubles.

Amanda Foo and Anne Kathrin Hierl won the No. 4 doubles.

The Seawolves won a total of three singles matches, along with the duo of Tsvetkov and Rodriguez taking the No. 2 doubles match against GSU, and the Seawolves No. 1, 3 and 4 singles matches against Miami. Tsvetkov and Foo took victories in their latter two singles matchups.

The Seawolves travel to Army West Point Feb. 10.

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Stony Brook’s swim team, above, finished its first season since 2012. Sara Chin, below, finished second place in the last meet of the season.

Seawolves fall at UNH in final regular season meet Stony Brook swimming and diving fell at University of New Hampshire, 126-49, in its final contest of the 2017-18 regular season Jan. 21. The Seawolves fall to 0-6 on the season.

“Today was tough for us, particularly after not competing for two months and coming off a very challenging two-week training camp,” head coach Janelle Atkinson said. “Even though we have more work to do, it was great to see where we stand as we head into the final few weeks before championship season.”

Two Seawolves turned in first-place finishes. Noelle Perrone placed first in the 1-meter dive with a 139.12, and Cassie Shear nabbed the top spot in the 100-yard backstroke in 1 minute, 11.05 seconds.

Sara Chin placed second in the 500-yard freestyle, posting 5:39.04, the Seawolves’

best finish in the event so far. Lexie Bakke recorded 12:24.61 in 100-yard freestyle, also good for second.

Stony Brook turns its focus to the America East conference championship Feb. 8 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Religious 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

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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.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. Rev. Jerry DiSpigno, Pastor Office of Christian Formation • (631) 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Reconciliation Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

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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 Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

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ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

Mission Statement: Beloved daughters and sons of the Catholic parish of St. James, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community on Camiño-toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our response to Jesus’ invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples requires us to be nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel’s call to be a Good Samaritan to neighbor and enemy. 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. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Bereavement: (631) 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: (631) 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: (631) 941-4141 x 333 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: (631) 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org

EPISCOPAL

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm and first Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location.)

Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

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 Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

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.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

12 Prospect St, Huntington, • (631) 427-1752

EPISCOPAL

“To know Christ and to make Him known” Rev. Duncan A.Burns, Rector Rev. John Morrison, Assistant Priest Rev. Anthony Jones, Deacon Alex Pryrodyny, Organist & Choir Director www.stjohnshuntington.org • LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship 8:00AM - Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM - Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist with Sunday School - 9:40 am Thrift Shop Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays - Noon - 3 pm Saturdays - 10 am - 3 pm

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

EVANGELICAL

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service.

This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of differing abilities from local group homes.

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Ph.D., Vicar Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service 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.

INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH Loving God • Loving Others • Sharing the Gospel

1266 N. Country Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 (631) 689-7660 • www.internationalbaptistsb.org Pastor Hank Kistler Sunday Worship 11 am Thursday Small Groups 7 pm

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670 www.3vc.org

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

Lead Pastor Josh Moody Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We offer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

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Religious GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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 - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 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*

JEWISH

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

JEWISH

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 www.YIC.org • YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI AND MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM AND REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“The Eternal Flame-The Eternal Light” weekly Channel 20 at 10 a.m.

Shabbat Morning Services 9 a.m. Free Membership. No building fund. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute for men and women. Internationally prominent Lecturers and Torah Classes. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.

FREE TUITION FOR HEBREW SCHOOL PUT MEANING IN YOUR LIFE (631) 698-3939 Member, National Council of Young Israel.

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

“Judaism with a smile”

LUTHERAN–ELCA

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.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 www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

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.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club Seniors’ Club • Youth Group • Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop • Food Pantry Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative curriculum and programming for children ages 5-13 Imagine a synagogue that feels like home!

Come connect with us on your Jewish journey.

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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 David Katz 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

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46 Dare Road, Selden (631) 732-2511 Emergency number (516) 848-5386

Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 am Service of Prayers for Healing on the first weeked of each month at all services Children and Youth Ministries Sparklers (3-11) Saturdays 5 pm • Sunday School (ages 3-11) 9:30 am Kids’ Club (ages 4-10) Wednesdays 4:15 pm Teen Ministry (ages 11-16) Saturdays 3 pm

ST. PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2236

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 Services: Sundays-8:30 and 10:30 am—Holy Communion Sunday School during 10:30 service Bible and Bagels 9:30 am on Sundays Wednesday Night — 7:30 pm Intimate Holy Communion Friday Morning 10:30 am—Power of Prayer Hour Join us for any service-all are welcome We are celebrating 100 years in Port Jefferson Station

LUTHERAN-LCMS

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.com

METHODIST BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 (631) 941–3581 Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor 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

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: (631)499–7310 Fax: (631) 858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Welcome to our church!

We invite you to Worship with us!

Come check us out! Jeans are okay!

Open Table Communion 1st Sunday every month.

603 Main Street, Port Jefferson Church Office- (631) 473–0517 Rev. Sandra J. Moore - Pastor Sunday Worship - 9:30 am (summer), 10:00 am (September) Children’s Sunday School - Sept. to June (Sunday School sign up form on Web) Email- 1stumc@optonline.net Web- http://www.pjfumc.org

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 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

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!

Rev. Charles Bell- Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & Fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11 am Sunday School at 9:30 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

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YOUR TURN

Long Island Accordion Alliance celebrates 8 years of timeless music

BY DOMINIC KARCIC From my very early childhood I have been exposed to the accordion, accordion music and dancing to accordion music. In my Croatian and “quasi-northern Italian” culture and upbringing, the accordion was the musical instrument of choice — “the accordion was king.”

Accordion music was always part of every major social event that I ever attended; so it was no surprise when at the age of 10 I started taking lessons. Eventually my love for the accordion became the catalyst that helped direct me to a career performing music and also a lengthy career as a music educator in the Long Island public school system.

As a longtime resident of Long Island and an active performing accordionist, I knew that there were many people who either played the accordion or used to play the accordion and that there was a vast group of people who just loved accordion music and its culture. I always felt that there was a void and lack of activities and events for the accordion locally.

Being a “dreamer,” I have always felt that a periodic accordion event if structured properly would succeed. I started to bring my dream to reality when in July of 2010 I began calling various accordionists that I knew. Everyone that I contacted agreed to participate and the rest is history.

On Aug. 3, 2010, the very first meeting of what became the Long Island Accordion Alliance, LIAA, took place at a Commack restaurant named Campagnola. This very first meeting included Joe Campo, John Custie, Charlie Fontana, Phil Franzese, Dominic Karcic, Emilio Magnotta, Ray Oreggia, Phil Prete, Franco Ruggiero and Mike Zeppetella. In January of 2011 we moved to our current home at La Villini Restaurant in East Northport.

The LIAA, made up of both professional and amateur accordionists, meets on the

Members of the Long Island Accordion Alliance, from left, John Custie, Joe Campo, Phil Prete, Phil Franzese, Ray Oreggia, Franco Ruggiero, Dominic Karcic and Mike Zeppetella performing at Campagnola Restaurant, Commack, August 2010. Photo from Dominic Karcic first Wednesday of the month with members performing solo, in small ensembles and as an orchestra. Every month we usually have a featured guest artist(s).

We are so proud that periodically some of the finest accordionists perform at our monthly event. Some of these artists have been USA and even world competition champions. These include Beverly Roberts Curnow, Mario Tacca and Mary Tokarski. Some other artists that have performed for us include Manny Corallo, Angelo DiPippo, Don Gerundo, Emilio Magnotta, Paddy Noonan, Frank Toscano, the Scandinavian group Smorgas Bandet and internationally acclaimed vocalist Mary Mancini.

Patrons come in to have dinner and listen to our music. Those who play the accordion are invited and encouraged to participate in the open-mic portion of the evening.

Religious PRESBYTERIAN

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green • (631) 941-4271 Making God’s community livable for all since 1660!! www.setauketpresbyterian.org • Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

Rev. Mary, Barrett Speers, pastor

Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities 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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Our aim is to promote a love for the accordion and accordion music, bring former accordionists back to the instrument, create an environment where aficionados can attend and “celebrate the accordion and its culture.” We strive to create an atmosphere where accordionists can perform, grow musically, meet regularly, network and, in our own way, further the aims and goals of the American Accordionists Association.

On Jan. 3 of this year we were honored by a visit from Dave Anthony Setteducati, the host of “Italian America Long Island,” a Cablevision program that airs every Wednesday on Channel 115. He videotaped our event and created a very interesting and informative program that contains personal interviews with LIAA members and guests, many segments of member accordionists performing individually and also segments of ensemble playing. This program is scheduled to be

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featured on his Cablevision program on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

The current alliance nucleus consists of nine accordionists including Joe Campo of Wantagh, Joe DeClemente of Bellerose, Santo Endrizzi of New Hyde Park, Dominic Karcic of Commack, Bob LaBua of East Northport, Ray Oreggia of Syosset, Phil Prete of Bethpage, Frank Scardino of East Northport and Greg Zukoff of Bellmore.

In August 2018 we will be celebrating our eighth anniversary. We feel so proud that the formula we created works. We hope our success is an incentive to “other dreamers” out there to take the plunge and create their own local “accordion club.”

The LIAA usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information, call 631261-6344.

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS 4 Friends Way, St. James (631) 928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org

worship: Sept. - June 11am , July - Aug. 9:30am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit.

We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.

Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, First Day School for children.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITY

UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT 203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 • www.unityhuntingtonny.org Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.

Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org Rev. Margaret H. Allen (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am.

Childcare for little ones under three.

Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

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THEATER REVIEW

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK Makers Week

Winter Break Half-Day Art Workshops for Children Kids will have a wonderful time creating and discovering with us during MEET RILEY! ArtVentures!

Currently available Winter for adoption at Kent Animal Shelter is Riley! What From left, Aria, age 4, of Rocky Point and Cara, age 6, of Port Jefferson Station pose with the cast of ‘Rapunzel: The Untold Story!’ after last Saturday’s opening performance.

Theatre Three reinvents the tale of ‘Rapunzel’

BY HEIDI SUTTON The Brothers Grimm have left behind a tremendous legacy with their wonderful fairy tales including “Snow White,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella” and “Rapunzel,” just to name a few. The latter is the subject of Theatre Three’s latest children’s musical, albeit with a clever twist.

Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Kevin F. Story, “Rapunzel: The Untold Story!” turns the original fairy tale of a damsel trapped in a tower on its head and provides for a hilarious and magical afternoon.

The show is narrated by The Barker, enthusiastically played by Dylan Robert Poulos, who guides the story from the corner of the stage. “How will you be spending the hour? By watching a girl in a tower,” he quips.

When a husband (Steven Uihlein) is asked by his pregnant wife (Melanie Acampora) to steal some vegetables from the witch’s garden next door, he reluctantly agrees. (Happy wife, happy life, right?)

After being caught red-handed for the third time, he asks the witch (Meg Bush) if she will turn him into a frog? Take his first-born child? “No,” she replies, “Just … don’t do it again.” Turns out she is a good, sweet and kind witch and therein lies the twist. When the couple’s child is born, the witch decides to send over a vegetable basket to congratulate them and sprinkles it with a slow-releasing happiness potion.

As Rapunzel (Jessica Contino) enters her teenage years, she becomes increasingly ill-tempered, something many parents can relate to, and makes everyone’s life miserable. She refuses to cut her hair and is always in a rotten mood. The situation is so bad that her parents beg the witch to take her off their hands and lock her away in a tower. It is then that the witch realizes that she accidently mixed

up the happy potion with a rotten potion — “I made a goof and the girl is proof” — and sets out to find a handsome prince (Andrew Lenahan) to break the spell.

Will this version of “Rapunzel” have a happy ending?

Directed by Sanzel, the six adult cast members take the cleverly written script and run with it. They know their target audience well and do an excellent job conveying the story.

A nice touch is the constant interaction with the audience. Whenever a problem arises, The Barker gestures for the lights to go up and asks the audience for encouragement, revealing the moral of the story — that the real magic in the world is friendship.

Accompanied on piano by Steve McCoy, the original song and dance numbers, with choreography by Sari Feldman, are fun and engaging and the costumes by Teresa Matteson are spot on. Utilizing the gorgeous set from the current Mainstage production of “I Hate Hamlet,” with its Gothic castle interior and a balcony resembling a tower, is just the icing on the cake.

Snacks and beverages are available for sale during intermission, booster seats are available and costumes are encouraged.

Also, make sure to stop by and say hello to the cast in the lobby after the show. The actors welcome questions (“Is that your real hair?”) and readily pose for photos.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Rapunzel: The Untold Story!” through Feb. 24. Children’s theater continues with “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” from March 10 to April 14, “Stand Up! Stand Out! The Bullying Project” from April 21 to May 5 and “Goldilocks — Is That You?” from May 26 to June 9. All seats are $10. For more information, call 631-9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

a story this dog could tell if only he could talk. This supersweet 2-year-old Explore,mix build, Shepherd/Lab was rescuedcollaborate in Texas where thingsand weren’t create so good. Now he’sduring ready to leave past behind him and start over in New York. Once he thistheweek-long half day workshops. knows you, he just loves you and won’t leave your side. Due to his hard life Develop “out in Texas, he does have an old of injurythe to one box” of his hindideas legs that isusing not able to be fixed.

However, he stillpaint LOVES to go for short little walks.

All Riley wants cardboard, and other materials is a home where he will be loved and cared for — is that too much to ask? provided by the Community Art Center.

Kent Animal Shelter, located at 2259 River Road in Calverton, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. For more information on Riley and other adoptable pets at Kent, visit www.kentanimalshelter.com or call 631-727-5731.

February Photo 19-23, 9:00am - 1:00pm courtesy of Kent Animal Shelter Ages 6-11 years old

$300 per week / $70 per day Snacks and all materials included

SIGN UP TODAY! Call or go online www.gallerynorth.org Questions? education@gallerynorth.org

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Learn about our New Initiatives that Bring Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom

Open House

Sunday, January 28th 1:00 - 3:30 PM Preschool and Grades K-8

Science, Math, & Literature are Cultivated in our

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Raise Questions, Evaluate Ideas, Invent, Create, and Test

ENGINEERING

Drafting, Drawing, and Constructing

ARCHITECTURE

Improves, Relaxes, Calms, and Inspires Enthusiasm for Learning

MINDFULNESS

One Visit Will Change Your Child’s Future

The Laurel Hill School

201 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 (631)751-1154 www.laurelhillschool.org ©154723

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KIDS KORNER Programs Winter Survivors

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a program titled Winter Survivors on Jan. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Explore some ways animals, birds and insects survive in extremely cold weather. Some dig down into the earth to escape it, some sleep through it and others brave the worst of it. Through fun experiments, discover what it is like for these hearty survivors. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Constructing Levers and Catapults Maritime Explorium, located at 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will hold a drop-in program, Constructing Levers and Catapults, on Jan. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Build your own catapult and use its lever to test for distance and accuracy. Can you improve your design? Then, make a seed ball using native plant seeds to launch from your catapult! $5 per person. Questions? Call 331-3277.

Wacky Engineering

The Long Island Science Center, 21 North Country Road, Rocky Point will present Wacky Engineering: Rube Goldberg style! on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Engineering plays a part in making work easier, but what if you did the opposite? Learn about Rube Goldberg, his ideas and zany engineering as you spend the day creating your own take-home Goldberg invention. Admission is $7 per person. For additional information, call 208-8000.

Encounters in the Dark

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown in comparing how nocturnal animals cope with the dark of night on Long Island with those

living in the total darkness of caves on Jan. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Discover how well your senses take over in the dark through hands-on games and activities. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

nondigital effects. Tickets are $20 per person. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Dynamic Kids at the LIM

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the musical, “Rapunzel: The Untold Story,” through Feb. 24. Ever wonder what really happened in the legend of the lass with the long, long hair? Here is a hilarious yarn of a kindly and mixedup witch who helps straighten out a rather confused family. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a program for preschool children called Dynamic Kids of New York on Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13 from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Each program begins with a themed story, then will flow into movement activities and will end with a simple art project. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations to navigate through the chosen themes and gallery visits. For ages 3 to 5. Fee is $45 per child for the three-class session, $40 members. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Film ‘The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Dr. Seuss’s fantasy film “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T’ on Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. Rated G. Tickets are $12, free for kids under 12. For further questions call 423-7611.

Theater Imago Theatre’s ‘La Belle’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present an imaginative family-friendly show, “La Belle — Lost in the World of Automation” on the Main Stage on Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. A retelling of “Beauty and the Beast,” the show will feature 100 automata, puppets and other dazzling

‘Rapunzel’

Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’

Everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss character comes to life on the John W. Engeman Theater stage in “The Cat in the Hat” from Jan. 27 to March 4.

From the moment his tall, red-andwhite-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat will turn a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. All seats are $15. To PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT order, call 261-2900 or visit www.

Tommy Rettig stars as Bart, the kid who despises piano engemantheater.com. lessons, in ‘The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T’ coming to the Cinema Arts Centre on Jan. 27. Photo from Cinema Arts Centre

‘The Lion King’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Disney’s “The Lion King Experience” Junior Edition from Feb. 10 to 24. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle … and back again, in this inspiring, comingof-age tale. All seats are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Pre-School Fair

Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown will hold its annual Pre-School Fair on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will offer parents an opportunity to visit with representatives from pre-schools in and around Smithtown Township. Open to all. Call 360-7517.

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

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Featuring Pets on The North Shore on February 8, 2018 Our cute, lovable and unusual pets are our pride and joy.

We’ll feature our readers’ pet photos in the Leisure Section of all 6 weekly newspapers.

ATTENTION ALL YOUNG PERFORMERS! CALL TODAY to enroll in THEATRE THREE’s

Acting Workshops Winter-Spring 2018

Workshops begin the week of February 5, 2018.

CREATIVE DRAMATICS Ages 6 - 8, Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 p.m. / $150

All workshops meet for ten classes.

PRE-TEEN WORKSHOPS Ages 8 - 11 SESSION ONE: Tuesdays 4 - 6 p.m. / $175 SESSION TWO: Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. / $175

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Catholic Schools Week Open Houses, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

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