Arts & Lifestyles - January 30, 2020

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LIFE LINES

The forest and the trees

We sometimes say “you can’t see the forest for the trees” to describe our frustration that details sometimes obscure the big pictures in our lives. Those bigger pictures are often what matters most to us − our family, our career, our sense of self-worth, or the meaning we hope BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON to find in life.

It also has a deep philosophic or religious significance to people. We talk about ultimate meaning, purpose or connectedness to the universe as ways to express this feeling. I experience it in my life as a scientist. I am a reductionist and by that I mean I use reason and the tools of science to explore all aspects of the material universe. What is that universe? It is the world of atoms, molecules, macromolecules, membranes, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organism, populations and ecosystems that constitute the hierarchies of life from its smallest to its largest aspects.

You can’t have a forest without a lot of trees.

How much is a “lot”? Two trees? 100 trees? 1,000 trees? There is no definition of how many trees make a forest. Language can be imprecise by the standards used by science. A foot is 12 inches. A mile is 5,280 feet, but a forest is not X trees where X is a fixed number.

This does not mean the term “forest” is meaningless. We know a forest when we see many trees even if we don’t have a precise number to offer. I cannot tell you the exact number of cells in my present adult body, but I know roughly what it can’t exceed (it is trillions, not quadrillions; trillions, not billions). When my brother Roland first visited our home on Mud Road in Setauket, he looked in the back lot and said “Elof, the children are entering the forest!” There were about 40 trees in our one-third acre lot adjoining Gelinas Junior High School.

There are two approaches to studying life. We can study components and the field of anatomy would be a familiar and acceptable model of how science classifies the parts of the organisms studied. The second approach is through function

and the field of physiology tries to relate structures to their functions. They are often multiple.

A hand holds, touches, feels; it grips, hits, shakes, picks, wipes, waves, counts, points, caresses, prays or even thumbs a ride. A middle finger hand gives an insult. Reductionism in science is the attempt to reduce the complex to the simple by isolating the components of more complex things and after isolating the components and learning of their functions, it reconstitutes the pieces and hopes to restore the functions. It can be done with viruses. It can be done partially with bacterial and eukaryotic cells. One can take the cell membrane of one amoeba, the nucleus of a second and the “cytoplasmic goop” of a third and reconstitute a live amoeba capable of reproducing from the three components.

There is a second way of looking at life called holism. It regards complexity in living cells as irreducible by reductionism. There is something inherent in that structure that cannot be duplicated by reductionist tools and efforts. In the nineteenth century names like enteleche, elan vital, vitalism, were among the terms used for this holistic interpretation of life.

It was hard to take away from God the power of creation. Many scientific holists do not invoke religion as the basis for their belief in a complexity that defies reductionism. They feel that the shades of distinction in living systems are either infinite or so vast that no human effort will synthesize a human zygote from which a child will be born.

They also feel that whether that complexity eventually yields to reductionism, the world’s problems are so numerous and complex, that we cannot use reductionism alone as our means of interpreting how we live or who we are. They are more like phenomenologists in the field of philosophy who see endless shades of meaning in even the simplest events like describing the color of objects we see.

My response to this conflict is at least satisfying to my worldview − I see both trees and the forest, reductionism and holism, as essential for navigating the universe in which I live. I can ascend or descend the scale of magnitude of the universe from atoms to galaxies. My one exclusion in the material universe is the supernatural.

Elof Axel Carlson is a distinguished teaching professor emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University.

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SBU’s Adam Singer shows benefits of lowering potassium for emergency room patients Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF A patient comes rushing into the emergency room at a hospital.

He has numerous symptoms and, perhaps, preexisting conditions, that the staff gather together as they try to stabilize him and set him back on the path toward a healthy life.

Emergency room protocols typically involve testing for the function of major organs like the heart, even as a patient with diabetes would also likely need a blood sugar test as well.

For a specific subset of patients, hyperkalemia, in which a patient has potentially dangerously elevated levels of the element potassium, may also merit additional testing and treatment.

In a recent study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Adam Singer, a professor and vice chair for research at the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, found that mortality rates were cut in half when doctors corrected for high levels of potassium.

‘The higher the level of potassium, the greater the urgency for rapid correction.’

— Adam Singer “This study was focused on what we could do” to help patients with hyperkalemia, Singer said.

“We always knew that rapid normalization was important, but we did not have the evidence except for anecdotal cases.”

Examining about 115,000 hospital visits to the Stony Brook Emergency Department between 2016 and 2017, Singer and his

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colleagues found that the mortality rate fell to 6.3 percent from 12.7 percent for patients whose potassium level was normalized.

Singer is “tackling a topic which is very important, which is life threatening and for which there is no clear standard,” said Peter Viccellio, a professor and vice chairman in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at SBU. Viccellio said Stony Brook has become “more conservative over the last couple of years in treating patients with lower levels” of potassium.

One of the challenges with hyperkalemia is that it doesn’t usually come with any tell-tale symptoms. Emergency room doctors can’t determine an elevated level of potassium by looking at a patient or by hearing a list of symptoms.

Sometimes, people with hyperkalemia show weakness, nausea or vomiting, but those three conditions are also present in numerous other medical challenges.

Singer said not all the patients died directly from hyperkalemia.

Most people with hyperkalemia have significant co-morbidities that put them at risk from other causes.

Nonetheless, the higher level of mortality for patients above a threshold for potassium suggests that evaluating patients not only should include an awareness of the amount of this element in the blood, but also a clear set of guidelines for how to reduce it.

“This strengthens the need to call for more evidence-based studies to figure out the best and most effective therapies,” Singer said. “The higher the level of potassium, the greater the urgency for rapid correction,” he added.

Adam Singer Photo from SBU

Some hospitals may be using point-of-care tests and newer medications, especially new potassium binders. These treatments, however, have not been studied in large numbers yet.

As the population ages, more chronic disease patients take medicines that affect potassium levels. This, in turn, increases the risk of hyperkalemia, in part because chronic conditions like diabetes are so common. This risk extends to people who are obese and are developing diabetes.

On the positive side, Singer said some hospitals are using rapid point-of-care testing and, when they discover evidence of higher potassium, are using a new class of medications that treats the condition.

While the urgency for emergency room attendants is high enough to add potassium tests, especially for vulnerable patients, Singer does not believe that first responders necessarily need to add these tests to their evaluations on the way to the hospital. Such testing might be more urgent in rural areas, where transportation to a medical facility would take more time.

“Generally, such testing is not going to make a big difference” because patients will arrive at the hospital or medical facility before hyperkalemia becomes a contributing factor in their health, said Singer.

Changing a person’s lifestyle to lower the risk of hyperkalemia can be difficult because diets that are low in potassium are “hard to follow,” he said. Additionally diets that are low in potassium are often “lacking in other important food contents.”

Patients who are prone to hyperkalemia include people who are dehydrated, have kidney disease and missed a dialysis treatment, or are taking medications that can, as a side effect, boost the amount of potassium.

Generally, people don’t suddenly develop a high risk for hyperkalemia without any past medical history that suggests they are susceptible to it. During annual physicals, doctors customarily test for the level of potassium in the blood.

In terms of the total emergency room population, about 1 percent have higher potassium. During the years of the study, 308 patients had elevated potassium levels that remained high, while 576 had potassium levels that were high, but that were stabilized through treatment.

Higher potassium levels don’t necessarily require immediate treatment, in part because of a person who vomited several times might be getting fluids that restore the potassium balance.

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Horoscopes of the week AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Even if you have a mind to help the ones you love, those people have to be receptive to your assistance, Aquarius. Give them a chance to come around.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t let others talk you into something you don’t want to be involved with, Pisces. Stand your ground or walk away.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a budding relationship appears to be on the cusp of taking the next step. Your relationships are your own, so don’t be afraid to slow down if things feel like they’re going too fast.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, now is the time to institute a change to your daily routine if that’s been on your mind. Planetary energy is pushing you on a course of self-discovery.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, small influencers in your life may be imperceptible, but they are slowly turning the wheels of change and you’ll soon be able to realize what is in store.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Connect with your spiritual foundations, Cancer.

They will be your guide through a week that figures to have its share of ups and downs. Faith will help you ride it out.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The week ahead should be fairly positive for you, Leo. This lifting of weight will inspire newfound freedom to embark on interesting projects or pursue new interests.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may be looking for fulfillment in your love life or your career this week, Virgo. Some measure of liberation will occur in the days ahead.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, as the days unfold, you may find yourself feeling more creative and perhaps a bit more rebellious in your thinking. It is okay to want to set out on a new path.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Oftentimes you are a master of taking a difficult situation and turning it on its head immediately, Scorpio. Those unique skills may be put to the test this week.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A reorganization will occur in your life, Sagittarius.

This may involve physically moving things around the house or an intellectual reorganization that produces a new perspective.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Good times with the ones you love do not have to take a back seat to professional goals, Capricorn.

Find a way to strike a balance, even if it means delegating more often.

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Fortunately, most diseases are based primarily on epigenetics, which are environmental influences, and not on genetics. Epigenetics literally means above or around the gene. In epigenetics, lifestyle choices impact gene expression. Just because your first degree relatives may have had a disease, you are not predestined to follow suit.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Lower sodium to protect your kidneys

High sodium’s impact extends beyond hypertension By now, most of us have been hit over the head with the fact that too much salt in our diets is unhealthy. Still, we respond with “I don’t use salt,” “I use very little,” or “I don’t have high blood pressure, so I don’t have to worry.”

Unfortunately, these are myths. All of us should be concerned about salt or, more specifically, our sodium intake.

Excessive sodium in the diet does increase the risk of

By David high blood pressure Dunaief, M.D. (hypertension); the consequences are stroke or heart disease.

Approximately 90 percent of Americans consume too much sodium (1).

Now comes the interesting part. Sodium has a nefarious effect on the kidneys. In the Nurses’ Health Study, approximately 3,200 women were evaluated in terms of kidney function, looking at the estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as related to sodium intake (2).

Over 14 years, those with a sodium intake of 2,300 mg had a much greater chance of an at least 30 percent reduction in kidney function, compared to those who consumed 1,700 mg per day.

Why is this study important? Kidneys are one of our main systems for removing toxins and waste. The kidneys are where many initial high blood pressure medications work, including ACE inhibitors, such as lisinopril; ARBs, such as Diovan or Cozaar; and diuretics (water pills). If the kidney loses function, it may be harder to treat high blood pressure.

Worse, it could lead to chronic kidney disease and dialysis. Once someone has reached dialysis, most blood pressure medications are not very effective.

Ironically, the current recommended maximum sodium intake is 2,300 mg per day, or one teaspoon, the same level that led to negative effects in the study. However, Americans’ mean intake is twice that level.

If we reduced our consumption by even a modest 20 percent, we could reduce the incidence of heart disease dramatically.

Current recommendations from the American Heart Association indicate an upper limit of 2,300 mg per day, with an “ideal” limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day (3).

If the salt shaker is not the problem, what is?

Most of our sodium comes from processed foods, packaged foods and restaurants. There

Adam Singer with his son Daniel Photo by Michael Beck

POWER OF 3

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Kidneys are one of our main stystems for removing toxins and waste.

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is nothing wrong with eating out on occasion, but you can’t control how much salt goes into your food. My wife is a great barometer of restaurant salt use. If food from the night before was salty, she complains of not being able to get her rings off.

Do you want to lose 5 to 10 pounds quickly?

Decreasing your salt intake will allow you to achieve this goal. Excess sodium causes the body to retain fluids.

One approach is to choose products that have 200 mg or fewer per serving indicated on the label. Foods labeled “low sodium” have fewer than 140 mg of sodium, but foods labeled “reduced sodium” have 25 percent less than the full-sodium version, which doesn’t necessarily mean much.

Soy sauce has 1,000 mg of sodium per tablespoon, but low-sodium soy sauce still has about 600 mg per tablespoon. Salad dressings and other condiments, where serving sizes are small, add up very quickly. Mustard has 120 mg per teaspoon. Most of us use far more than one teaspoon of mustard. Caveat emptor: Make sure to read labels on all packaged foods very carefully.

Is sea salt better than table salt?

High amounts of salt are harmful, and the type is not as important. The only difference between them is slight taste and texture variation. I recommend not buying either.

In addition to the health issues, salt tends to dampen your taste buds, masking the flavors of food.

If you are working to decrease your sodium intake, become an avid label reader. Sodium hides in all kinds of foods that don’t necessarily taste salty, such as breads, soups, cheeses and salad dressings. I also recommend getting all sauces on the side, so you can control how much — if any — you choose to use.

As you reduce your sodium intake, you might be surprised at how quickly your taste buds adjust. In just a few weeks, foods you previously thought didn’t taste salty will seem overwhelmingly salty, and you will notice new flavors in unsalted foods.

If you have a salt shaker and don’t know what to do with all the excess salt, don’t despair.

There are several uses for salt that are actually beneficial. According to the Mayo Clinic, gargling with ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of warm water significantly reduces symptoms of a sore throat from infectious disease, such as mononucleosis, strep throat and the common cold. Having had mono, I can attest that this works.

Remember, if you want to season your food at a meal, you are much better off asking for the pepper than the salt.

References:

(1) cdc.gov. (2) Clin J Am Soc Nephrol.

2010;5:836-843. (3) heart.org.

Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com.

As director of research, Singer balances between his clinical responsibilities and his interest in conducting scientific research.

When he sees an issue in the clinic, he can go back to the lab and then translate his research into clinical practice.

Viccellio said Singer is “internationally renowned” as a researcher and that he was a “superstar from day one.”

Singer’s primary interests are in acute wound care and burns. He has recently been studying a new, minimally invasive, nonsurgical technique to remove dead tissue after burns that involves an enzymatic agent and has been involved in several promising clinical trials of this technique.

Viccellio said Singer has done “fantastic work” on cosmetic repair of facial lacerations.

Viccellio also suggested that Singer was “like the Bill Belichick” of research, helping numerous other people who went on to become research directors at other institutions.

A resident of Setauket for the last quarter of a century, Singer and his wife, Ayellet, have three children. Following in his father’s footsteps, his son Daniel is finishing his residency in emergency medicine at Stony Brook.

While Singer was born in Philadelphia and lived in Israel for part of his life, including during medical school, he has roots on Long Island. His grandparents originally lived in Ronkonkoma. Singer Lane in Smithtown, which was named after his realtor grandfather Seymour Singer, includes the one-room schoolhouse where Walt Whitman was a schoolmaster.

As for his work on hyperkalemia, Singer is pleased with the way he and his colleagues at Stony Brook have contributed to an awareness of the dangers of this condition.

“We are identifying these patients and treating them,” Singer said.

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MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

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She took action to ensure the vote ... will you?

BY LISA SCOTT

The new year brought the optimism of lengthening days, even as the undeniable effects of climate change frighten and yet drive the desire to “do something.”

Nationally, January brought the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. stopping us to think about his legacy, inspiring yet so unfulfilled more than 50 years after his death. The legions of civil rights workers, volunteers, freedom riders, protesters and women and men of all faiths, colors and origins knew that past and present wrongs could be exposed through demonstrations and civil disobedience, and then made right by law.

And 100 years ago, after many decades of struggle, women finally won the right to vote in the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Yet the United States was born out of compromise and states’ rights, leading to today’s patterns, in many states, of voter suppression eroding the democracy we had strengthened for nearly 250 years.

Yes, all women and men 18 and over have the constitutional right to vote. But in practice many eligible individuals don’t register, or don’t exercise their right to vote, or have that right taken away if they’ve been convicted of felonies, or are arbitrarily removed for the voting rolls, or they are gerrymandered to limit the value of their vote, etc.

Yet voting this year, 2020, is critical; for president, for all members of the House of Representatives, and for one-third of senators.

In a polarized and cacophonous political climate, what can be done to ensure a fully participatory democracy?

Meet Lisa M. La Corte, a resident of Riverhead township, who wanted to honor King as an icon for civil rights and voter engagement, and honor the suffragists and all people who risked and gave all for the right to vote in a free election. The League of Women Voters learned about someone who was riding the Patchogue-Riverhead Suffolk bus in the afternoons in January, getting passengers to register to vote. We invited her to a recent board meeting, and heard her story.

La Corte boarded the bus at the beginning of its weekday route, introduced herself to the driver, and when everyone had boarded she stood at the front and made a public announcement, introducing herself. She said

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she was there to help register voters and hear riders’ concerns of poor transportation for underserved communities as well as other issues. She stressed the importance of the passengers’ having their voices heard through the vote. She then walked from the front to the back asking each person individually if they were registered and if not (but eligible) she would register them then and there.

Most passengers are shy or skeptical but La Corte perseveres. When speaking with riders who do not want to register, she reminds them that “what they want for you to not do is vote” and reminds them by staying out of the democratic process elected officials can ignore or minimize their needs and concerns. Their voices are not heard and their community exerts no pressure for change.

The challenge for someone working with communities of color, in her view, is that black and brown people have no trust in any level of government or the process in general because they have been left behind so many times. Poor people feel that they don’t count no matter what they do, resulting in a sense of hopelessness. Our fractured communities are separated by a chasm of real-life experiences; why should they participate in a system that ignores or mistreats them? Why is authority not being held accountable? Why are black and brown people incarcerated on a hugely disproportionate basis, breaking up families and communities?

La Corte engages with all riders, whether or not they register to vote. She listens to their stories and challenges and hopes to build trust and commitment to the vote. As she said to the league, “I would love a movement that would transcend what I could ever imagine.

I am but one person with ideas that hopes to inspire others. Like James Baldwin said, ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until its faced’.”

What are you doing to ensure access to the vote for all our fellow citizens, educate them on the issues, and reestablish trust in our civic institutions and government?

Lisa Scott is president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.lwv-suffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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BUSINESS NEWS

New York’s only Wahlburgers closes its doors

Restaurant chain Wahlburgers officially closed its only New York location in Port Jefferson Station at 4837 Nesconset Highway over the past weekend.

A statement was issued on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Jan. 26 that read, “To our Port Jefferson Wahlburgers fans: Our Wahlburgers location in Port Jefferson has served its final burger. Thank you for all the love since we opened our doors in 2016! We look forward to seeing you all again at one of our other restaurants in the future!”

Donnie Wahlberg, co-owner of the chain along with brothers Mark and Chef Paul Wahlberg, last visited the location on Dec. 28, 2018. The interior decor was filled with photos and memories celebrating the Wahlberg brothers’ life journeys from Dorchester neighborhood kids to rising chef and international superstars.

Known for its gourmet burgers, sandwiches, tater tots, macaroni and cheese and frappes, the chain is currently in 18 states including New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as well as Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The shuttered Port Jefferson Station site has played host to a number of eating establishments over the years including Eldorado Southern Bar & Grill, Road Trip American Ale House and the Driftwood Inn. Plans are currently underway to open a new restaurant within the next few months.

Buonadonna-Hernandez elected to Long Island Cares board

Long Island Cares/ The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has announced that Melissa Buonadonna-Hernandez of E. Setauket has been elected to its board of directors.

Buonadonna-Hernandez is president, owner/operator of her family business Buonadonna ShopRite LLC. A member of the Wakefern Food Corporation, her stores are located in Bay Shore, West Babylon and Massapequa.

Buonadonna-Hernandez has more than 26 years of expe- Melissa BuonadonnaHernandez rience in the grocery and customer Service industry, which has allowed her to help others put food on their tables, provide support and encourage people in need to succeed.

Buonadonna-Hernandez is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Massapequa and belongs to the Suffolk County Food Safety Council.

Tutiven joins UCP board The exterior of Wahlburgers in Port Jefferson Station. The restaurant sign was recently removed.

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PSEG Long Island launches new mobile app

PSEG Long Island announced on Jan. 21 it has launched a new mobile app that enables customers using Apple or Android devices to securely and easily manage electric accounts while on the go.

“Our world is driven by technology.

Today’s customers expect companies to do everything they can to make it easier and more convenient to do business,” said Dan Eichhorn, PSEG Long Island’s president and COO and chief customer officer for PSEG Long Island and PSE&G. The new app allows customers to make payments, compare and manage energy use, report an outage, manage payment options and contact customer service. To get started, customers simply link their My Account to the new PSEG Long Island app.

Rick Walden, vice president of customer services at PSEG Long Island, said, “Ultimately, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. This new app, as well as the other customer service improvements we are pursuing, help PSEG Long Island provide our customers with best-in-class experiences and become the electric company of the future.”

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GIVING BACK

During the holiday season, Suffolk Federal joined forces with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and raised $5,932 for their Holidays for Kids Sake program. “Giving back and enriching our local communities is both a mission and a passion for Suffolk Federal,” said Ralph D. Spencer Jr., Suffolk Federal president and CEO. Pictured above, from left, Keith Miller, executive vice president and CLO at Suffolk Federal and BBBSLI president’s council member with Mark Cox, chief executive officer, BBBSLI. Photo from Suffolk Federal

The board of directors of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Long Island has announced that Patricia Tutiven, vice president and senior marketing manager at People’s United Bank, has joined the board of directors.

“Patricia has been a dedicated supporter Patricia Tutiven of UCP of Long Island and we have seen the unselfish inscription she has made on Long Island, both as a business leader and distinguished humanitarian. Patricia brings a fervor for facilitating others, especially children, to UCP and I look forward to teaming up with her to drive our charge for years to come,” said Thomas Pfundstein, chair of the board of directors.

The Ronkonkoma resident has more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. Tutiven has been with People’s United Bank since 2009 and is currently responsible for the overall management of five branches in Suffolk County.

“I am very much honored to join the UCP of Long Island Board of Directors. Being able to impact someone’s life in such a supportive way is a blessing, and I feel very thankful for the chance,” said Tutiven.

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FEATURE STORY

Port Jefferson to celebrate winter's magic with Ice Festival

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

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ow that the holidays are over and the excitement of the new year is beginning to fade, it can seem like the dull gray of winter will last forever. But there’s still plenty to enjoy in the colder months on Long Island, and Port Jefferson is pulling out all the stops to celebrate wintertime at its first Ice Festival next weekend.

Sponsored by the village's Business Improvement District, the Ice Festival was inspired by a similar event held about nine years ago, said Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant.

“We’ve been looking at new ways to advertise the village beyond the holiday season, and one of our members, Marianna Ketcham, approached the board with the suggestion that we revisit the ice festival idea,” Garant said.

“People come to Port Jeff because of its close proximity to the water — they want to visit the harbor and take a stroll. We wanted to create an upbeat, active event that would encourage people to come out in the winter as well.”

The village’s merchants were eager to jump on board, Garant said, with special event sales.

The highly anticipated Mac and Cheese Crawl sold out weeks ago, but those lucky enough to get tickets will enjoy hot and cheesy pasta samples from 18 different eateries. Some will also offer mac and cheese for purchase throughout the weekend.

“I hope all those who come to visit and shop, realize how much we appreciate their support toward small businesses on Main Street USA,” said Port Jeff BID interim president, Roger Rutherford. “Make sure you find time to come down Port for the Ice Festival to take part in the many different festivities.”

Hop on a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy the village’s icy blue lights. Take part in some marshmallow toasting at the corner of Main and E. Broadway and meet costumed characters including your favorite ice princesses and snow friends. Then warm up with some ice skating at the RINX at Harborfront Park.

Periodically throughout each day,

Master ice carver Rich Daly will create ice sculptures like the one above throughout Port Jefferson Village. Photo courtesy of Rich Daly

professional skaters will entertain and share their expertise with live demonstrations.

Of course, no ice festival would be complete without an ice sculpture or two, but Port Jefferson isn’t stopping there.

They’ve invited New York’s only certified master ice carver, Richard Daly of Ice Memories Inc., to create dozens of brilliant, backlit works of art for the festival.

Each participating business will have an ice sculpture on their property with a theme they’ve

chosen themselves. Keep an eye out for Baby Yoda, ice skates, a giant slice of toast and more.

Visitors will also have the chance to watch Daly work.

He’ll do multiple live carvings throughout the weekend, including a four-person sleigh and a 3,000-pound throne that you can actually climb on (carefully!) for pictures. Don’t be surprised if he makes it look easy — the Mastic Beach resident earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2013 as the world’s fastest ice carver.

To break the record, he created 60 sculptures in just two hours, 52 minutes and 12 seconds using 18,000 pounds of ice.

“The work that Rich does is just beautiful, and the sculptures will be incredible all lit up,” said Port Jefferson trustee Kathianne Snaden. “It’s unbelievable how he can create these complex works of art from a block of ice.”

Daly carved his first ice sculpture while in culinary school at Johnson and Wales University. He developed an immediate passion for the craft and was competing on a national level just six months later. “What’s not to like about getting to play with a chainsaw and a blowtorch?” joked Daly.

“I can’t even tell you how many sculptures I’ve done in a year.

I’ve lost count.”

Each sculpture for the Ice Festival will begin with a sketch.

They’ll be carved from 300-pound blocks of crystal clear ice that are fused together by adding a little water. Daly is bringing 25,000 pounds of ice with him for the weekend, he said.

“I’m looking forward to doing the live carving demonstrations,” he added. “It’s fun to be able to talk with people and answer questions while I work.”

Ideally, the village is hoping for seasonally chilly weather and even some snow for the festival.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed until the weekend of Feb. 22.

“It can be challenging to be innovative with our events, especially in colder weather, but the Ice Festival really captures the season,” said Barbara Ransome, director of operations for the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a great opportunity to increase foot traffic in the area and show everyone that Port Jeff is a great place to be regardless of the time of year.”

Port Jefferson's Ice Festival will be held throughout the village on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join them for a weekend of winter fun! For further information, call 631-476-2363 or visit www. portjeffbid.com/ice-festival.

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The Harmonic Tides Quartet Photo by Chris Beattie

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a singing telegram

They’re back! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Harbormen, the local choral group affiliated with the national Barbershop Harmony Society, will be available in groups of four to sing in homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals, schools and more for the romantically inclined.

“A great home video memory,” as one satisfied customer said, not to mention a good Instagram story with each quartet in bright red blazers and bowties.

Love songs have great histories and each has its own way of getting to the heart.

Some evoke longing, others celebrate the object of affection. “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” one of the songs that the Harbormen quartets sing to Valentines, was written in 1910 by Leo Friedman and Beth Slater Whitson. It went on to be recorded by Bing Crosby, the Mills Brothers, Pat Boone and was sung every year for decades by Yankee Stadium public address announcer Bob Sheppard on Mother’s Day. Bette Midler sang the song in “The Rose” and Shirley McLaine sang it in “Downton Abbey.” It even ended up on the recent TV hit, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”

Quartet members include scientists, salesmen, engineers, an air traffic controller, a chef, author and policeman, among others.

Fred Conway, a retired math teacher with the group since 1966, has sung in all kinds of situations. “I remember showing up at an overcrowded bowling alley to deliver our songs to a bowler, and trudging through eight inches of snow to sing to a secretary and her audience of fifty amused colleagues.”

Herb Mordkoff, another member, remembers being hired to sing with his quartet to a waitress in a diner near MacArthur Airport one year, then being hired to return when her husband proposed.

“Not a dry eye in the whole diner,” he said. A year and a half later, his quartet was singing for the couples’ child’s first birthday party.

The package for $75 includes two songs, a box of chocolates, personalized card and a signature rose. To book a quartet for a singing Valentine or any occasion, call 631644-0129 or email music@harbormen.org.

A portion of the proceeds go to the Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson.

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COVER STORY

Winners Win ners Showcase at Mills Pond Gallery packs a punch punch

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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o you have a case of the winter blues?

A surefire cure is a visit to the Winners Fine Art Showcase, currently on view at the Mills Pond Gallery in St. James through Feb. 15. The gorgeous exhibit features the works of local artists Ross Barbera, Kyle Blumenthal, Julie Doczi and Liz Kolligs, who won the 2018 Members Showcase, along with Cliff Miller who took first place in the 2019 Water, Water Everywhere exhibit. An artist reception was held on Jan. 25.

According to STAC’s Executive Director Allison Cruz, the annual exhibit was created over 30 years ago "to allow the public to experience a larger body of work from winning artists." Each artist chose from 6 to 14 of their favorite pieces to showcase and then Cruz was tasked with the design aspect, filling four gallery rooms and the center hall on the first floor of the historic 1838 Greek Revival mansion.

"That is my favorite part of the show … those days before when I get to spend time with the works and figure out how each piece might be best presented in what space," she said. "It's a challenging puzzle but so satisfying and I really learn so much about the artist during this time," The executive director is proud of the end result. "I think this is an impressive exhibit. There is such a wide variety of painting styles and mediums and techniques by five accomplished artists … and all from Long Island! Viewers should easily connect with the works in this show."

While completely unintentional, much of the artwork shares a common theme − the beauty of Mother Earth. "I love the threads of nature that run through almost all the works in this show," said Cruz. "Each artist clearly has a love and respect for the natural world. Although their work is very different in style, medium and color palette, that theme is strong throughout the show. That does not usually happen in a Winners Show but when it does it is just wonderful. It makes for a strong exhibit."

A perfect example of this is "Mountain Mallards" by renowned illustrator, portrait artist and muralist Cliff Miller. Beautifully executed, it is sure to be a conversation starter (yes, it is an oil painting; no it is not a photograph!). The Seaford resident has several other pieces in the show including a jaw-dropping Western-themed portrait titled "Desperado" and a humorous oil on gesso panel piece titled "The McDivots," which features a golfer riding an alligator to the next tee.

Clockwise from top left, Kyle Blumenthal with 'Freedom of the Flying Soul III'; Liz Kolligs with 'Bell: The Portrait'; Julie Doczi with 'The Lavender Harvester'; Ross Barbera with 'The Athabasca Glacier, Alberta Canada'; and Cliff Miller with 'Twilight's Quest' Photos by Heidi Sutton

Pastel lovers will be drawn to Julie Doczi’s delicate landscapes including “Croatian Stream,” "Connecticut Marsh" and one of the artist's favorite, "The Lavender Harvester." In her artist statement, the Port Jefferson Station resident said, "My journey into painting as an adult began when I encountered the medium of pastel. I began to find my view of the world around me opening up in a way never experienced before. It is a joyous experience to put these perceptions onto paper, to capture a scene and ultimately have it achieve its own unique identity." Doczi’s "First Bloom" depicting a blue morning glory is simply stunning.

If you have a soft heart for horses, you’ll love the large equine oil on canvas paintings of Liz Kolligs including "A Herd of Your Own," "Reflection" and "Bell – A Portrait." The artist also has several beautiful wildlife paintings on display including "At the Edge of the Woods" and "Mill Neck Creek." As a lecturer and demonstrator of equine painting techniques and anatomy throughout Long Island, the Glen Cove resident has truly perfected her art.

Perhaps the most unique art represented in the exhibit is by Kyle Blumenthal, who also has the most pieces in the show. Drawing inspiration from nature, her large 3-D paintings made from fabric, including several from her "All the Future Is in Today" series, explore the ocean and the Earth in an abstract manner.

“I like to see my work float in midair,” the Stony Brook resident said in a recent interview with TBR News Media.

"More and more of my paintings have started to come away from the wall as if to free themselves from restrictions and straight edges."

Rounding out the exhibit are the massive landscape paintings of Ross Barbera. Created in acrylic on canvas and watercolor on paper, Barbera "strives to create images that communicate a sense of beauty, painterly integrity, and capture specific places in terms of time, light, space and texture," according to the Ronkonkoma resident's artist statement. One can't miss the 48- by 72-inch winter-themed piece, "The Athabasca Glacier, Alberta Canada" or the eye-popping "Bonnie's Summer Garden."

"These talented artists are making passionate statements about the things they value in this world but in a gentle way," said Cruz. "There is so much room for wonder!"

The Mills Pond Gallery, located at 660 Route 25A, St. James, will present the Smithtown Township Arts Council’s juried summer exhibition through Sept. 9. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 631-862-6575 or visit www.millspondgallery.org.

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COOKING COVE

Ground meat scores Superbowl snack goals

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI Think about it. There’s hardly a Super Bowl menu that doesn’t have at least one snack made from ground meat. Everything from chili to sliders, from meatballs to lasagna and beyond calls upon ground meat as a main ingredient.

I have some of my own ideas for such recipes for the big day. There are buffalo chicken meatballs and beef sliders, for instance. Fans will love these dishes and you’ll score big time! Just be sure to have similarly flavored veggie burgers on hand for the vegetarians and vegans and lots of chips and dips and crudités to accompany the ground meat dish.

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• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1 garlic clove, finely minced • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1 cup chicken broth • 2/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce • ½ cup ketchup DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl combine yogurt, breadcrumbs and egg. Let sit 5 minutes. Grate one carrot and one celery rib, chop celery leaves and add all three plus the chicken, half the scallions, the parsley, garlic, cayenne and salt and pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix thoroughly and shape into tiny meatballs about the size of an olive or a grape.

Place on baking sheet and bake, turning once, until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes.

In a large pot over medium to high heat, melt butter, add remaining scallions, chicken broth, hot sauce and ketchup; stir, bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until sauce thickens a little, about 8 minutes; add meatballs and simmer another 8 minutes. Serve hot or warm with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dip.

Beef Sliders with Blue Cheese and Celery YIELD: Makes 12 sliders.

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Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray, then preheat to hot. Divide ground meat into 12 equal portions; season with salt and pepper and press into ½-inch-thick patties. Grill on one side 2 to 2½ minutes, flip, place blue cheese on top and cook another 2 to 2½ minutes, until cheese is melted. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mustard and onion. Spread 12 bun halves on platter, spread with ketchup mixture, then add slider, celery and a pickle slice.

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Thursday 30

Author visit: Donna Diamond

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

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Call 261-6930.

Community Deer Forum

Jan. 30 to Feb. 6, 2020

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

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

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham welcomes the Amanti Ensemble in concert at 2 p.m. Join this ensemble of wings and strings on a musical journey from the classical period through the late Romantic and Contemporary. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

International Folk Dancing

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The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce presents a Vegas Casino fundraiser at the Trio Holbrook Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook with blackjack, Hold’em poker and roulette from 7 to 11 p.m. $65 per person includes passed hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, wine and beer plus $500 worth of casino chips. A cash bar will also be available. For more information, call 471-2725.

Wintertide Concert

Its back! The Wintertide Concert series will be held at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Friday through March 27 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Drop by tonight for a concert by Buddy Merriam titled Mandolin Extravaganza. Free. Questions? Call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Poets in Port

The Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the last Friday of every month at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s featured poet will be Kathaleen Donnelly. An open reading will follow.

Visit www.northportarts.org.

Salute to Beethoven

The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hyman, will present a concert of classical music at Northport High School, * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Songs of Musical Joy

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The Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents its annual Chinese New Year celebration at its Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a Lion Dance, Kung Fu demonstration, Taiko drumming, a performance by the Long Island Chinese Dance Group and a Year of the Rat craft activity for the kids. Admission is $15 adults, $12 seniors and children under 12. Advance reservations required by calling 689-5888.

Le Petit Salon de Musique, located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket continues its 10th season with a concert titled Songs of Musical Joy at 2 p.m.

Come listen to a selection of the world’s most beloved songs performed by Ron and Julie Anne Meixsell with pianist Doris Anne McMullen.

Tickets at the door are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 ages 17 and under. For more information, call 543-0337 or visit www.lepetitsalon.org.

Book signing

John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station hosts the Sound Symphony in concert at 7 p.m. Titled We’ve Got Rhythm!, a fast-paced, wacky and interactive family concert exploring rhythm in music, the program will feature the music of Strauss, Mussorgsky, Rossini and some of your favorite pop tunes with special guest Donald Schweikert on bassoon. Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, children under 12 free. Visit www.soundsymphony.org.

Chinese New Year celebration

Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge hosts an afternoon of International Folk Dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. No partner needed. Call 896-4751 or 979-1600 for more info.

A FAMOUS PREDICTION

Join the Town of Brookhaven’s four-footed forecaster, Holtsville Hal, pictured with handler Greg Drossel, for a Groundhog Day celebration at the Holtsville Ecology Site on Feb. 2. File photo by Kevin Rdding

154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 8 p.m. The program will feature Symphony No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven as well as two compositions by Aaron Copland and narrated by Richard BuleyNeumar. $10 suggested donation at the door. Visit www.northportsymphony.org.

Friday Night Face Off

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

Saturday 1

Genealogy workshop

The Huntington Historical Society will host a free genealogy workshop at South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station at 11 a.m. Town historian Robert Hughes will discuss how to find the history of a house.

Call 427-7045.

Gala Art Auction

Join the North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station for a Gala Art Auction with a 7 p.m. preview with wine and hors d’oeuvres and a live auction at 8 p.m. $12 per person. To order, call 473-4018.

First Saturday Concert

The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concert series continues at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport with David Buskin and Robin Batteau (folk, pop) at 8:30 p.m.

Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, $25 members at the door or at www.fmsh. org. Call 425-2925.

Sunday 2

Groundhog Day celebration

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

Hundreds will gather at the Holtsville Ecology Site Animal Preserve, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville to hear Holtsville Hal’s, the groundhog, famous forecast from 7 to 8 a.m. Enjoy hot chocolate and visit with the more than 100 animals at the preserve, which will remain open until 11 a.m.

Free. Call 758-9664.

Perfect Pitch Project in concert

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station welcomes the Perfect Pitch Project in concert from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy this vocal ensemble performance while you learn about influential jazz musicians and songs. Open to all. Advance registration required by calling 928-1212.

Monday 3

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday 4

Retirement Planning workshop

Burner Law Group presents a workshop titled Retirement Planning after the SECURE Act at the Heritage Diner, 275 Route 25A, Mount Sinai from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Signed into law Dec. 20, 2019, the SECURE Act has changed the estate planning landscape for retirement benefits. Join them as they discuss this change and other 2020 updates. Free. To register, call 941-3434.

Wednesday 5

Israeli and international dancing

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

Thursday 6

Chocolate and Wine Tasting

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport at 7 p.m. for a fascinating, edible journey: wine paired with exotic chocolate curated by chocolate sommelier Roxanne Browning, owner of Exotic Chocolate Tasting. Enjoy this luscious passport around the world and discover

JANUARY 30, 2020 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 the history of chocolate, how it’s made, the health benefits, and how cacao sustains the rain forest.

A truly memorable and tasty event! Tickets are $50, $40 members. Call 757-9859 or visit www. northporthistorical.org to order.

Civil War Roundtable meeting

South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station hosts a meeting of the North Shore Civil War Roundtable at 7 p.m. Member Valerie Protopapas will discuss the sinking of the Sultana, a Mississippi River side-wheel steamboat, which exploded on April 27, 1865, in the worst maritime disaster in United States history. All are welcome. Call 549-4411.

Theater

‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy,” the moving, yet humorous, story of the 25-year relationship between Daisy Werthan, a well-to-do Jewish widow in postwar Atlanta, and her African American chauffeur, the retired Hoke Coleburn, through Feb. 1. Take a ride down memory lane in this delicate depiction of simmering racial tensions, changing times and the transformative power of understanding. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree. com to order..

‘Million Dollar Quartet’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its 2019-20 season with “Million Dollar Quartet” now through March 1. On Dec. 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Featuring a treasure trove of hits from these music legends, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire” and many more, “Million Dollar Quartet” not only plays the music that made the Golden Age of Rock and Roll, it tells the stories of the men who created it. Tickets range from $75 to $80. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

traditions of the times. However, there are no takers for this cantankerous wench of a woman – that is but one – Petruchio – a bold, brash and brazen man – who sets out to “tame” Katherina.

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

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its 50th year with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” from Feb. 15 to March 21. One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph” is a warm-hearted celebration of the boy who changed the course of history told entirely through song. Take this rainbow ride through biblical Egypt infused with fast-paced dance numbers, adventure, song and even an appearance from Elvis! Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order.

‘The Bald Soprano’ & ‘The Lesson’ Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson” in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building, on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and March 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.

“The Bald Soprano” is a hilarious, unique satire about a British middle-class family, with everyone talking and getting nowhere at all. In “The Lesson,” an elderly professor and his young female student experience the most remarkable and bizarre lesson in the history of pedagogy. It ends with murder. Mature content.

Tickets are $14 general admission, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75. For more information call 451-4163.

Film

‘Art of Racing in the Rain’

Friday night movies continue at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington with “The Art of Racing in the Rain” starring Kevin Costner on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Open to all. Call 427-5165.

SBU Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook kicks off its Spring 2020 Film Series on Jan. 31 with “The Bit Player,” a documentary about the Father of Information Theory Claude Shannon, at 7 p.m. with a Q&A with writer and director Mark Levinson.

The evening will continue with the New York premiere of the powerful drama “Crescendo” (in German with subtitles) at 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors, children and staff, $5 students.

Call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

‘The Times of Bill Cunningham’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of the documentary film, “The Times of Bill Cunningham,” about the legendary New York Times photography Bill Cunningham on Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. Followed by a discussion with director Mark Bozek.

Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

‘The Cave’

As part of its Real to Reel series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “The Cave” on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, it delivers an unflinching story of the Syrian war and a subterranean hospital known as the Cave. Rated PG-13. In Arabic and English. Free with online RSVP. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Running Scared, Running Free’

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

Tickets range from $12 to $20. Reservations required by calling 689-5888 or 751-2244.

‘The Taming of the Shrew’

Up next for the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown is William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” from Feb. 8 to March 1. In 1590 Padua, Baptista is seeking to sell off his youngest daughter Bianca to the highest bidder, but his oldest, Katherina, must first be wed to honor the

FATHER OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

Catch a screening of ‘The Times of Bill Cunningham,’ a documentary about the New York Times photographer who snapped New York City’s movers and shakers from the worlds of philanthropy, arts and politics, at the Cinema Arts Centre on Feb. 1. Photo from CAC

Nicole Zuraitis kicks off the series on Feb. 1.

The Jazz Loft presents Acoustic in the Living Room series for 2020

Don’t like big crowds? Like your music up close and personal? Then the Jazz Loft’s Acoustic in the Living Room series is your ticket to paradise. This jazz music event showcases small duos/trios in the loft’s Teddy Charles room, named for the talented vibraphonist who worked with such greats as Charles Mingus, Miles Davis and Benny Goodman.

“Our Acoustic in the Living Room series is a unique opportunity to hear some of the most talented singers and musicians that perform regularly at the loft in a cozy and relaxed setting,” said Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. “If you don’t know any jazz performers personally to invite into your own living room, then this is the next best thing.”

The loft’s Teddy Charles room features Charles’ 1939 Deagan Vibraphone, which appeared on all his recordings, as well as photographs, awards and personal items from his archives, which are housed at the loft. There is also an oil painting of his last boat, the 85-foot 1906 schooner the Mary E. The 2020 lineup is as follows: Saturday, Feb.1: Nicole Zuraitis, vocal; Steve Salerno, guitar Saturday, Feb. 15: Allison Rowe, cello/ vocal; Taylor Ackley, mandolin/guitar/vocal Friday, Feb. 28: Warren Vache, cornet; Steve Salerno, guitar; Tom Manuel, cornet Saturday, Feb. 29: Mala Waldron, vocal; Steve Salerno, guitar The Acoustic Series is limited to only 40 guests. All events start at 7 p.m., and feature two sets with a brief intermission. Events are paired with local regional wines which are available for sale. Tickets are $40.

The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Ave. in Stony Brook. For more information or to order tickets, call 631-751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

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Assemblies Of God

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

Byzantine Catholic RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

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

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

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

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

ST. MICHAEL’S CHARISMATIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

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

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

All are welcomed!

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

CAROLINE ESPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

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

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

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre-K–5TH grade), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me, Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

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 - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* ©163271

Jewish

Lutheran–ELCA

VILLAGE CHABAD

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

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

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

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

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

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

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

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

It would be wonderful to have you with us.

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

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm Our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 6 pm. Entertainment included.

Ticket donations are $20 per person. Children 12 and under $8. Reservations are requested. Call the office for more information 631-584-5340.

Open Hearts Open Minds

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

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

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

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

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MOVIE REVIEW

Parasite: A darkly comic thriller

Much of the film is a dissection of class and socioeconomic status where 'money is the iron that smooths the wrinkles.'

Parasite is a portrait of the unexpected. In both the film and its worldwide reception, it is an undefinable work that both crosses and defies genre. It is also extraordinary cinema. Like JoJo Rabbit, it defies expectation and Parasite joins this film as one of the two best of the year. This South Korean hit lingers long after the fadeout.

The story seems deceptively simple. The Kim family lives in a squalid basement apartment, barely scraping by on menial jobs. Even in this they don’t succeed: witness an excruciating scene when they are called to task for their inability to properly fold pizza boxes. It is clear that they have gone from job-to-job with little success and diminishing prospects. Cramped into narrow, filthy rooms, they literally crawl the walls like insects, trying to steal a Wi-Fi signal.

The son (affable Choi Woo Shik) is given the opportunity to tutor an affluent high school student (innocent Jung Ji-so). His sister (wily Park So-dam) forges his degree. When he enters the Park home, his wide-eyed awe is palpable.

The house was constructed by a renowned architect and is more museum than home.

Bright, modern and spacious, it whispers untold wealth — a stark contrast with the infested living conditions faced by the Kims.

In taking in this wholly foreign world, it dawns on the son that this is an opportunity: He will bring his family in to work for the wealthy Park family. This turning point sets the Kims on a moral downward spiral. From downand-outers to grifters, they sacrifice what few principles they could afford.

house. Whether it is greed, frustration, privation or a combination of all of them, the Kims’ actions lead to their own dissolution. However, underneath there is a fierce love that connects them and, through all of their reprehensible behavior, it is clear that they care for each other.

Yes, these are awful people doing terrible things, but — unlike in the disappointing Uncut Gems — there is a genuine and oddly believable core to this disturbing adventure.

The film is flawlessly directed by Bong Jonho, with a constantly shifting pace that never loses its relentless tension. The screenplay (by Jon-ho, along with Han Jin-won) is articulate, smart and outrageously wicked; Hong Kyungpyo’s desaturated cinematography is the perfect compliment.

In a film of exceptional performances, there are several standouts. Park So-dam as the Kim daughter shows a vulnerability under her insidiousness. Cho Yeo-jeong, as the beautiful Park matriarch, is in turn simply welcoming and willfully callous; her planning of her son’s impromptu birthday party is a study in selfishness. Lee Jung-eun as the fired housekeeper manages to find a range from subservient to almost borderline insane.

A brutal dark comedy? A dysfunctional family drama played out as a heart-pounding thriller? A violent depiction of economic inequality? Parasite is all of these and more. And most of all, Parasite is a modern masterpiece.

Rated R for language, some violence and sexual content, Parasite is now playing in local theaters.

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Parasite is the first South Korean movie to receive Oscar nominations for best picture and best international film.

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One-by-one, the Kims integrate themselves into the Park household. First, the sister is engaged as the son’s art therapist; she then manipulates the firing of the chauffeur (Park Geun-rok) so that her father (Song Kang-ho, effectively soulful) can take that position.

The final piece is the removal of the faithful housekeeper (earnest Lee Jung-eun) in a particularly nasty scheme involving an allergy to peaches. (Prior to this, we are treated to a delightfully cheeky scene in which they rehearse the possible dialogue that would arise during the ousting of the loyal servant.) The mother (blowsy Chang Hyae-jin) becomes the housekeeper, completing the quartet’s presence in the house.

Part of the con is that the Parks are unaware that all of these new employees are related.

From here, the action twists and turns, rises and sinks (like the films labyrinth of staircases) as the Kim family makes themselves indispensable. However, one of the film’s tenures is that making plans is a dangerous thing. What ensues is a host of situations involving a secret bunker, Morse code, a garden party from hell, a rainstorm that becomes a vile deluge and a range of other complications that are both darkly comic and horrifying. From fanciful swindle to shocking violence, the wake of destruction is both surprising and inevitable.

Much of the film is a dissection of class and socioeconomic status where “money is the iron that smooths the wrinkles.” The smell of poverty clings to the Kim family, brought into focus against the almost sterile cleanliness of the Park

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SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SBU SPORTSWEEK JANUARY 30 TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Women’s hoops takes down Binghamton 67-60

BINGHAMTON: Make room, Gonzaga! With a 67-60 victory against host Binghamton on Jan. 22, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team matched the Zags for the nation’s longest winning streak at 16 games.

The Seawolves improved to 19-1 overall, eclipsing the program’s 1986-87 squad for the best 20-game start in program history. Stony Brook continued to validate its recent national attention, too.

The team received the program’s first-ever vote in the USA TODAY/WCBA coaches poll and was named the NCAA’s Team of the Week on Tuesday.

The Seawolves also held firm at No. 11 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Poll.

“I was a good team win,” guard Kaela Hilaire said. “We played one of the best teams in the conference today but we came out and played Stony Brook

basketball as a team on both ends of the floor.”

Against Binghamton (13-6, 2-4 AE), Stony Brook trailed 16-7 after one quarter. But Victoria Johnson helped the Seawolves answer during a dominate second period.

Stony Brook opened the quarter on an 8-0 run. The Seawolves then overtook the Bearcats, 22-21, with 4 minutes, 50 seconds remaining until halftime on Johnson’s jumper.

Johnson followed with a 3-pointer for a 25-21 advantage. And she closed the period by converting a 3-point play on a driving layup with 3.0 seconds remaining as the Seawolves took a 31-23 lead into intermission. Binghamton closed within two points in the fourth quarter, but the Seawolves reopened a healthy lead late.

Hilaire led Stony Brook with 17 points. India Pagan followed with 16, while Johnson had 13.

“Credit to Binghamton,”

Seawolves Home Games MEN’S BASKETBALL Cheyenne Clark (2) reaches for a rebound during Wednesday’s game.

Photo by Jonathan Cohen/Stony Brook Athletics

coach Caroline McCombs said.

“They had a great first quarter.”

The team returned to action on

Wednesday against UMass Lowell at Island Federal Arena. Results were not available as of press time.

Men’s Lax hosts Face-off Night on the heels of first scrimmage

First-year Stony Brook men’s lacrosse head coach Anthony Gilardi rang in the 2020 season on Saturday evening, Jan. 25, with the Face-off Night Banquet held inside the Island Federal Arena.

Aiming to build new traditions at Stony Brook, Gilardi invited alumni, family and friends of the program to the banquet. More than 220 attended the festive event to get hyped for the upcoming season and to bond with various generations of Seawolves.

“The Face-off Night is a celebration of Stony Brook lacrosse: past, present and future,” Gilardi said. “There were a lot of alums, the current team and our recruits. That was the special part of the night.”

The banquet featured speeches from Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron, Gilardi

and a select few lacrosse alums, including keynote speaker Rob Serratore, a 2001 Stony Brook Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former goalkeeper for the program.

The team’s 10 freshmen and two transfers were presented their jerseys by alumni in a ceremony that Gilardi hopes becomes a tradition at Stony Brook. That included freshman goalkeeper Anthony Celauro, who was presented his No. 3 jersey by his father Wayne, a Stony Brook lacrosse alum from the early era of the program.

“While I was up on the stage with my dad tonight, I was just thinking about all that he has done for me since fifth grade,” Celauro said. “Now I get to play for the program my father dreamed of.

I could not feel more grateful for this opportunity. I know it was

a proud moment for him. That’s really the best part about it all.”

Said Gilardi about the jersey presentation ceremony, “When you come into the program and the guys before you have put so much time in, as freshmen they don’t understand that. This is a way to say that all that hard work that you put in during the fall, the classwork, the lifting, the running and the practice pays off. And now you officially have come through the fall semester and made it. Now you become one of us.”

The Seawolves, who open the season on Feb. 11 by hosting St. John’s at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, began the preparations for the 2020 campaign more than a week ago with official workouts.

They hosted Boston University for the team’s first scrimmage of 2020 earlier in the day on Saturday.

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THEATER REVIEW

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET MOMOA!

Frozen Jr. at the Engeman will melt your heart

This week's shelter pet is Momoa, a 2½-year-old male domestic shorthair, currently at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. He originally came to the shelter as a stray in April of last year. He was quickly adopted due to his beautiful coat and sweet temperament.

Unfortunately, he was brought back when he couldn’t get along with the owner’s dog. He would be best as the only pet in the household and a great fit for a family that has older children.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Walk-in hours are currently Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays by appointment only. For more information, call 631-360-7575.

Lizzie Dolce as Elsa in a scene from the show Photo by Corinne Wight

BY HEIDI SUTTON Excitement was in the air last Sunday as the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport presented the premiere of Disney's Frozen Jr. The audience at the sold-out show was dotted with little Elsas dressed in blue-green gowns complete with crowns, necklaces and dolls all eagerly waiting for a glimpse at the snow queen. And believe me they were not disappointed.

With music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez with book by Jennifer Lee, The Cast the show is based on AnnaBelle Deaner Raquel Sciacca the 2018 Broadway Ava Cahn musical version of James Tully Disney's Frozen Shannon Dugan complete with all the Mia Campisi same popular songs Rachel Zulawski from the 2013 animated Katie Dolce Olivia Freiberger movie including “Do Lizzie Dolce You Want to Build A Amelia Freiberger Snowman?,” “For the Caprice McGuckin First Time in Forever,” Shane McGlone “Love Is an Open Justin Frank Door” and “Let It Go.” Ryan McInnes Max Lamberg The result is a lovely Meaghan M. McInnes morning of live theater.

Casey Beltrani The story follows Emma Sordi Elsa and Anna, two sisters who are princesses in the kingdom of Arendelle. The elder of the two, Elsa, was born with magical powers that allow her to control and create ice and snow. When she doesn't know how to control her powers and accidentally hurts Anna, she becomes afraid

and withdraws from the world, shutting out her sister in the process. Fast forward 10 years and it is time for Elsa to inherit the throne, but on coronation day her magic unintentionally causes Arendelle to be frozen in an eternal winter. When she is accused of sorcery, she flees into the mountains to hide.

Can Anna help her sister and free Arendelle from this spell?

Directed and choreographed by Steve Dean Moore, the professional young cast, ranging in age from 10 to 17, do a fantastic job portraying this tale of true love. Along with Anna and Elsa, Kristoff the ice harvester, Sven the reindeer, Olaf the snowman, Prince Hans, the Duke of Weselton and Oaken who runs Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post also make an appearance.

A magical touch is the animated projections on a screen in the background depicting different locations in the Kingdom of Arendelle including the inside and outside of the castle, the snowy mountains and Elsa's ice castle. Costumes, designed by Laura McGauley are perfect, from Princess Anna and Elsa's pretty gowns to the furry vest and antlers for Sven.

Catch this performance if you can – your little prince or princess will love you for it.

Meet the cast in the lobby on your way out.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Frozen Jr. through March 1. All seats are $15. Children's theater continues with Pinkalicious the Musical from March 28 to May 3. For more information or to order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

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

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KIDS KORNER

Take part in a groundhog adventure with Sweetbriar Sam at Sweetbriar Nature Center on Feb. 2.

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Programs

Jefferson on Feb. 5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while making heart pockets for yourself or your loved ones. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall and in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. for a special birthday celebration with everyone’s favorite muppet Elmo with fun activity sheets, birthday crowns and stickers to bring home! Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

To Nature, with Love

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Groundhog Day shadows

Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson in celebrating Groundhog Day on Feb. 1 and 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. by exploring and experimenting with shadows. $5 per person. Call 331-3277

Super Bowl Saturday

Join Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for its annual Super Bowl Saturday on Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Score a touchdown with football-themed activities and a chance to win a special raffle prize. Wear a shirt or jersey with your favorite football team if you like. Open to all. No registration required. Call 941-4080.

Searching for Sweetbriar Sam

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will host a special program, Searching for Sweetbriar Sam − A Groundhog Adventure, on Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come find out if the center’s resident groundhog is planning to hibernate for another 6 weeks or predict an early spring. Take part in a fun scavenger hunt to learn some facts about groundhogs, play with shadows and meet some other animal hibernators. Make a fun groundhog craft to take home. Fee is $10 per child and $5 for adults. Call 979-6399.

Forensic Anthropology

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Students will examine and compare a variety of real animal bones during a Science Saturday Workshop titled Forensic Anthropology at the Long Island Science Center, 400 Peconic Ave., Riverhead on Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. Using calipers, they will measure each bone and create a bar chart to take home. Together they will reassemble a human skeleton model. Admission is $10, instructor-led workshop is $5. Call 208-8000.

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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown presents a Tiny Tots class, To Nature, with Love, on Feb. 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors and crafts. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Theater

‘Little Red Riding Hood’

The classic Grimm fairy tale heads to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Feb. 22 with a fresh new slant. Amanda Sally Desdemona Estella Barbara Temple, better known as Little Red Riding Hood, takes a thrilling journey through the woods to her grandmother’s house. See what happens when William de Wolf stops at Granny Becket’s for “a bite” and Little Red Riding Hood shows up. Joined by her twin sisters, Blanche and Nora, Little Red Riding Hood learns a big lesson about safety in this modern musical telling. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” through March 1. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B25.

‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’

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

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

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

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KIDS TIMES

SONGS SAY SO MUCH It was bittersweet as the Book Revue in Huntington said goodbye to Jeff Sorg on Jan. 23.

The singer/songwriter hosted his last Toddler Time at the bookstore, after performing there for 16 years. While he will continue to write music, Sorg said he plans to spend some time traveling with his wife, who recently retired. Parents and children joined Sorg for songs, some dancing and a puppet show and then met his replacement, Noah Packard (pictured on the right with Sorg) who's first day is on Feb. 20. Thank you Jeff for the joy you have brought to so many children over the years. You will be missed. Photos by Heidi Sutton

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Join us for a special event to celebrate the Opening of Black History Month.

A Conversation With Spike Lee Wednesday, February 5, 2020 • 1 pm Staller Center Main Stage, Stony Brook University Free and open to the public • Seating is limited Writer, director, producer, actor, author and educator Spike Lee revolutionized modern cinema through his many powerful films, such as She’s Gotta Have It, Do the Right Thing, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X and Summer of Sam. In 2019, he won the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay for his film BlacKkKlansman. For more than 30 years, he has created authentic narratives that have illuminated the lived experiences of black people.

Guided by your questions, Lee will discuss a range of topics, including aspects of his stellar career as a storyteller, current issues facing our nation, and ways in which students can develop their own authentic narratives in today’s sociopolitical climate.

To RSVP and submit questions, visit stonybrook.edu/presidentiallecture Co-sponsored by the SBU Black History Month Committee and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 20011059

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