Arts & Lifestyles - March 7, 2019

ARTS&LIFESTYLES TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA • MARCH 7, 2019

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WINE AND CHEESE

The 2017 Burgundies are arriving

2017 Domaine Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Chambolle-Musigny “Les Echézeaux”: Overall, the 2017 vintage in Burgundy was Bouquet and flavor of ripe pinot noir berries; excellent, providing both high quality and well-balanced; soft in the mouth considerable quantity. Both reds and whites 2017 Domaine Jean-Luc & Eric have a good fruit-acid-alcohol balance.

Burguet Vosne-Romanée “1er Les Rouges The whites are splendid; perhaps the best du Dessus”: Full bouquet and flavor of vintage since 2014, with Chablis showing raspberries, black cherries, yellow plums particularly well with floral aromas and and hints of earth and brown sugar. flavors of melon, citrus 2017 Domaine du Comte and honeysuckle.

Armand “Bourgogne The reds are elegant and Aligoté”: Perfumed aroma fresh with layers of delicate of white peaches, citrus and juicy red fruit and great green apples. Hints of almonds balance – classic Burgundian and pine with an underlying pinot noir flavor profile. The tartness. One of the best wines best wines of the vintage made from the Aligoté grape should age well for 20 years.

I’ve tasted in years.

At a recent trade event, 2017 Domaine I tasted over 100 wines Dominique Gallois Gevreywith tasting notes below.

Chambertin “1er Cru, NV J.J. Vincent La Combe aux Moines”: Crémant de Bourgogne A fruity bouquet of plums, (sparkling 100 percent almonds and black currants. chardonnay): Brioche, Great aftertaste. celery, dried flowers and 2017 Armand Rousseau citrus. Excellent balance.

Gevrey-Chambertin “Clos 2017 J.J. Vincent du Château”: Aromas The reds are elegant and fresh Bourgogne Blanc: Wow! of ripe berries, citrus and with layers of delicate juicy red So much fruit; orange violets. Great balance. fruit and great balance. blossoms, citrus.

2017 Armand Rousseau 2017 J.J. Vincent “Chambertin Grand Cru”: Sweet, Pouilly-Fuissé “Marie Antoinette”: Subtle concentrated, jammy, spicy fruit: layers of hints of tangerine, citrus and oil of bergamot. berries, plums, spices and vanilla.

Don’t miss this one!

2017 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes2017 Château Fuissé Pouilly-Fuissé Chambertin “Clos des Ruchottes Grand “Tête de Cuvée”: Bouquet brimming Cru”: Medium-full bouquet and flavor of with orange, citrus and yellow plums. Well- blackberries, jam, chocolate and Damson plums. balanced.

2017 Armand Rousseau “Chambertin 2017 Château Fuissé “Les Combettes”: Clos de Bèze Grand Cru”: Bouquet of Light bouquet with fruit flavors of honeydew jammy spices, plums, cola and cherries. Almost melon; fruit-acid balance is superb. a sweetness in the mouth. Although young, it’s 2017 Château Fuissé “Les Brûlés”: An beginning to get velvety. What a wine! aroma and flavor of green apples, citrus, Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including orange, pears and honeysuckle.

“101: Everything You Need to Know About Whis2017 Domaine Jean-Luc & Eric key” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin “1er Cru (available on Amazon.com). He conducts training Les Champeaux”: Bouquet and flavors of seminars on wine, spirits and food and is available raspberry, cherry, spices, licorice and oak. for speaking engagements. He can be reached at Smooth finish; great aftertaste. www.boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

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Formerly fat: My life 140 pounds later T oday marks one year since my weight loss journey began. At my heaviest, I weighed 356 pounds and had transitioned from an already uncomfortable diagnosis BY MICHAEL TESSLER of morbid obesity to the dreaded diagnosis of extreme morbid obesity, thus making me the literal opposite of an extreme sports athlete. You might have a food problem when the phrase “quitting cold turkey” makes you a little hungry.

In all seriousness — at just 24 years old, I was living a frightening reality. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, occasional chest pains ... my body was telling me I was going to die, and it was going to happen fast if I didn’t change soon. Doctors told me the same thing and despite being successful in regularly helping others, I seemed absolutely incapable of helping myself.

My weight was controlling every aspect of my life. Time and time again I embarked on unhealthy and unrealistic efforts to magically lose all of my weight. Each time I refused to actually change my lifestyle. These attempts were focused on instant gratification, and I refused to consider or acknowledge the reality of my food addiction and where these weight problems likely stemmed from.

Crash diets, feel good unused gym memberships and diets of deprivation wasted years of my life and wreaked havoc on my body. Each time I’d not only gain back the weight I had lost, but I would become heavier than I was when I had started. This was self-sabotage at its worst.

Finally, I had my aha moment. One family member staged a silent intervention. Without speaking a single word she set me down a radical new path — one that I can comfortably say has saved my life. My niece was less than 2 months old when my sister-in-law asked me to watch her for an hour or two.

Baby Lilly didn’t weigh much at all. Despite changing her diaper and feeding her I couldn’t seem to make her happy. So I picked her up and starting singing. We danced around the living room and I rocked her back and forth. Her crying subsided as we passed a big mirror hanging on the wall. I didn’t recognize the man holding my niece in the reflection.

His face was red, sweaty, and the simple act of holding a newborn child had him panting for breath. He didn’t even look like me ... but this was my reality. Holding Lilly, all I could think about is all the memories and experiences I’d

Michael Tessler with his beautiful little motivator, Lilly Rose Tessler Photo from M. Tessler

miss in this little girl’s life unless I did something drastic, unless I was really willing to do whatever it’d take to change.

So rather than waiting another day I got to work. I cleaned my pantry and refrigerator right then and there and went for my first walk that night, adding more and more steps each time.

I began some serious research, reached out to an amazing therapist (special thanks to Jill Haire) and dedicated myself to not just combatting my obesity but understanding why and how I got to that point in the first place.

Losing 54 pounds, going on daily walks/ runs and showing myself that I could truly change my lifestyle, I made a big decision. After consulting with my doctors, I came to the conclusion that the best way for me to permanently maintain this weight loss would be with the assistance of bariatric surgery. This would be a tool and not a solution to help me maintain my healthy lifestyle.

It has required constant vigilance and a commitment to health and transparency — but as of March 5 I’ve lost a total of 140 pounds and, thanks to little Lilly, am finally living the life I deserve. My dreams and life are no longer sedentary as I hike in the hills of Hollywood.

So to whoever you are and whatever your struggle, keep moving forward! Don’t wait for tomorrow to start living your life.

Catch Open Mike on a monthly basis in TBR News Media’s Arts & Lifestyles.

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Photo from Vanderbilt Museum

CENTERPORT: The Suffolk County Vanderbilt

Museum will host its second annual Gardeners Showcase, The Gardens of Eagle’s Nest, during spring and summer 2019. The museum invites local nurseries and garden designers to show off their skills and creativity in one of the gardens that grace the 43-acre waterfront estate, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Spots are still open for several showcases and will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. In return for their effort and

contribution, participants will receive signage that identifies their business at each garden showcase site; recognition on the Vanderbilt website and publicity on its social-media platforms; publicity through news releases sent to regional media; and a one-year Associate Membership to the Vanderbilt Museum.

To secure a spot in this year’s Gardeners Showcase, or to obtain more information, please contact Jim Munson, the Vanderbilt Museum’s operations supervisor, at 631-3792237 or at jim@vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Join us for a day of informative presentations and conversations with Our Experts in Cancer Care • Free Event • Registration required by March 15 • During lunch, you will have the opportunity to chat with our doctors and cancer healthcare professionals. Bring a question about a cancerrelated topic that concerns you most, or just sit back and listen to the conversation.

Saturday, March 23 8:30 am to 3 pm Stony Brook University Cancer Center Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, Auditorium and Atrium 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook

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HELPING YOU NAVIGATE TO OPTIMAL HEALTH

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We believe wellness is derived through nutritional medicine and lifestyle interventions that prevent and treat chronic diseases.

Medications have their place - and in some cases can be lifesaving.

However, there’s no medication without side effects. The goal should be to limit the need for medications - or minimize the number of medications you take on a regular basis.

You are not limited by your genes.

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.

We are specialists who will partner with your primary care physician.

A standard medical education does not integrate enough nutritional medicine and other lifestyle interventions. We bridge that gap.

We use evidence-based medicine to guide our decision-making.

The amount of research related to nutrition and other lifestyle issues continues to grow rapidly, with many studies showing significant beneficial effects on health.

We treat each patient as an individual.

We will work with you to develop a plan that allows you to take a proactive role in managing your own health. The health outcomes are worth the effort.

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Absolutely! Study evidence has found this to be true, and many of our patients have experienced reversal of diabetes, autoimmune disorders, migraines, and cardiovascular disease, just to mention a few. In many cases, because of their exceptional results, our patients have been able to reduce or eliminate their medications.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Reducing osteoporosis risk

NEWS AROUND TOWN

Does dairy really build strong bones?

The prevalence of osteoporosis is increasing, especially as the population ages.

Why is this important? Osteoporosis may lead to increased risk of fracture due to a decrease in bone strength (1). That is what we do know.

But what about what we think we know?

For decades we have been told that if we want strong bones, we need to drink milk. This has been drilled into our brains since we were toddlers. Milk has calcium and is fortified with vitamin D, so milk could only be helpful, right? Not necessarily.

The data is mixed, but studies indicate that milk may not be as beneficial as we have been led to believe.

By David Even worse, it may be Dunaief, M.D. harmful. The operative word here is “may.”

We will investigate this further. Vitamin D and calcium are good for us. But do supplements help prevent osteoporosis and subsequent fractures? Again the data are mixed, but supplements may not be the answer for those who are not deficient.

Milk – it’s not what you think

The results of a large, observational study involving men and women in Sweden showed that milk may be harmful (2). When comparing those who consumed three or more cups of milk daily to those who consumed less than one, there was a 93 percent increased risk of mortality in women between the ages of 39 and 74. There was also an indication of increased mortality based on dosage.

For every one glass of milk consumed there was a 15 percent increased risk of death in these women. There was a much smaller, but significant, 3 percent per glass increased risk of death in men. Women experienced a small, but significant, increased risk of hip fracture, but no increased risk in overall fracture risk. There was no increased risk of fracture in men, but there was no benefit either. There were higher levels of biomarkers that indicate oxidative stress and inflammation found in the urine.

This study was 20 years in duration and is eye-opening. We cannot make any decisive conclusions, only associations, since it is not a randomized controlled trial. But it does get you thinking. The researchers surmise that milk has high levels of D-galactose, a simple sugar that may increase inflammation and ultimately

no increased benefit in reducing nonvertebral fractures. In fact, in four clinical trials the researchers actually saw an increase in hip fractures among those who took calcium supplements. A weakness of the large multivaried meta-analyses is that vitamin D baseline levels, exercise and phosphate levels were not taken into account.

Vitamin D benefit

Too much milk may be bad for your health.

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contribute to this potentially negative effect, whereas other foods have many-fold lower levels of this substance.

Ironically, the USDA recommends that, from 9 years of age through adulthood, we consume three cups of dairy per day (3). This is interesting, since the results from the previous study showed the negative effects at this recommended level of milk consumption. The USDA may want to rethink these guidelines.

Prior studies show milk may not be beneficial for preventing osteoporotic fractures.

Specifically, in a meta-analysis that used data from the Nurses’ Health Study for women and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study for men, neither men nor women saw any benefit from milk consumption in preventing hip fractures (4).

Calcium disappointments

Unfortunately, it is not only milk that may not be beneficial. In a meta-analysis involving a group of observational studies, there was no statistically significant improvement in hip fracture risk in those men or women ingesting at least 300 mg of calcium from supplements and/or food on a daily basis (5).

The researchers did not differentiate the types of foods containing calcium. In a group of randomized controlled trials analyzed in the same study, those taking 800 to 1,600 mg of calcium supplements per day also saw

Finally, though the data is not always consistent for vitamin D, when it comes to fracture prevention, it appears it may be valuable. In a meta-analysis (involving 11 randomized controlled trials), vitamin D supplementation resulted in a reduction in fractures (6). When patients were given a median dose of 800 IUs (ranging from 792 to 2,000 IUs) of vitamin D daily, there was a significant 14 percent reduction in nonvertebral fractures and an even greater 30 percent reduction in hip fractures in those 65 years and over. However, vitamin D in lower levels showed no significant ability to reduce fracture risk.

Just because something in medicine is a paradigm does not mean it’s correct. Milk may be an example of this. No definitive statement can be made about calcium, although even in randomized controlled trials with supplements, there seemed to be no significant benefit. Of course, the patients in these trials were not necessarily deficient in calcium or vitamin D. In order to get benefit from vitamin D supplementation to prevent fracture, patients may need at least 800 IUs per day, which is the Institute of Medicine’s recommended amount for a relatively similar population as in the study.

Remember that studies, though imperfect, are better than tradition alone. Prevention and treatment therefore should be individualized, and deficiency in vitamin D or calcium should usually be treated, of course. Please, talk to your doctor before adding or changing any supplements.

References:

(1) JAMA. 2001;285:785-795. (2) BMJ 2014;349:g6015. (3) health.gov. (4) JAMA Pediatr. 2014;168(1):54-60. (5) Am J Clin Nutr.

2007 Dec;86(6):1780-1790. (6) N Engl J Med. 2012 Aug. 2;367(5):481.

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 or consult your personal physician.

‫٭‬We invite you to check out our weekly Medical Compass MD Health Videos on Times Beacon Record News Media’s website, www.tbrnewsmedia.com.‫٭‬

Billy Winn

Irish Comedy Night

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present its 7th annual Irish Comedy Night on Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m.

Join them for an uproarious night of standup featuring Billy Winn, Bryan McKenna, Rob Ryan, Sean Donnelly, Steve Shaffer and Vincent McElhone. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Garden plots available

Interested in growing your own vegetables but have limited space at home?

The Mount Sinai Garden Club has a number of community garden plots available at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai this year.

Each 4-foot by 8-foot plot, located behind the Heritage Center, is available for $25 a year. Water is available. For more info, call Walter at 631-331-0689.

Pysanky egg decorating class

Last call! Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, located at the corner of Edgewater and Mayflower avenues in Smithtown, invites the community to take part in its annual Pysanky egg decorating class on March 31 and April 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. The two-day workshop, which will take place in the church’s Social Hall, is open to all levels of experience. Class fee is $20. Advance registration is required by calling Joanne at 631-332-1449. Deadline to register is March 10.

Barn Sale

Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mount Sinai Ave., Mount Sinai will hold a Barn Sale on Sunday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring clothing, cookware, small appliances, books and more. Held rain or shine. Call 631-928-4103.

Just a hike

Join the folks at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a moderately paced, five-mile walk through the center section of the park on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Adults only. $4 per person. Registration required by calling 631-423-1770.

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20th Century

ACROSS

1. Nibble away 5. *Information space 8. School support org.

11. Royal Indian 12. Short for Dorothea 13. Oak nut 15. And others, for short 16. Seat of intellect 17. Branch of philosophy 18. *War to end all wars?

20. Lump of stuff 21. Type of examination, pl.

22. Owned 23. Downer 26. Wiggle room 29. *___-Wan of “Star Wars,” a 20th Century Fox film 30. Tends to fire 33. Affirm 35. Grabbing tool 37. Blade drops 38. ____ ballerina or ____ donna 39. *Village People song 40. Verse with repeating lines 42. Bartender’s Triple ____ 43. Panhandler 45. *”Cheers” owner 47. Any high mountain 48. Like yellow polka dot bikini 50. Tropical edible root 52. *First on the moon 56. Holy See’s administering body 57. Focuses 58. *____ Lady, a.k.a. Margaret Thatcher 59. Newspapers and such 60. December 24 and 31, e.g.

61. Vena ____ 62. Common conjunction 63. Itty-bitty 64. Fence piece

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3. Slightly open 4. Whack 5. Mark from a lash 6. Is dressed in 7. Dry riverbed 8. *Walt Kelly’s comic strip (1948-1975) 9. *Aldous Huxley’s journey 10. *Mandela’s org.

12. Foil 13. Aquarium scum 14. *Conflict without active fire 19. One step to success?

22. “For ____ a jolly...”

23. Half-rotten 24. *Manhattan Project invention 25. Don’t do this to words!

26. Raunchy 27. Dispatch boat 28. *Aden Emergency locale 31. Skunk’s defense 32. *”The Century Trilogy” author Follett 34. *Space ____ 36. *First in space 38. Manufacturing site 40. *Tupac’s genre 41. Vomiting 44. Triumph maliciously 46. Song words 48. Treasure collection 49. Event host 50. U, on the road 51. Like Mojave 52. “____ ____Good Men” 53. Singular of #21 Across 54. Most luminous star 55. Buzzing pest 56. Number cruncher *Theme related clue.

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Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

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Featured March 28, 2019

RIBBON CUTTING

The Long Island Museum of Stony Brook welcomed members of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 28 for a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Carriage Museum.

In its continuing effort to increase its reach and gain new audiences, the museum joined the chamber,

which represents the interests of business, industry, financial service, not-for-profit and other professionals within the greater Huntington area.

Its mission is the promotion of business, economic development and job creation through the coordinated effort of its membership.

In addition to the customary ribbon

cutting, chamber members, many of whom have never been to the Carriage Museum, received a guided tour of the galleries.

Pictured from left, LIM Deputy Director, Director of Advancement & External Affairs Sarah Abruzzi; Manager of Membership & Special Projects Alexandria D’Auria; Manager of Special Events Regina

Miano; Executive Director of the Long Island Museum Neil Watson; Huntington chamber board member Brian Yudewitz; board member Bushra Dano; board member Vincent Casillo; board member Gail Lamberta; and Executive Director of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce Ellen O’Brien.

JCPENNEY IN LAKE GROVE TO CLOSE

Photo from Smith Haven Mall

The JCPenney store in the Smith Haven Mall will be closing on July 5, a company spokesperson confirmed. The action will affect approximately 100 employees, many of whom are part-time.

“This decision is the result of an ongoing review of our store portfolio, which includes assessing locations that may not meet our required financial targets or represent an opportunity to capitalize on a beneficial real estate asset,” spokesperson Dana Harrington said in a statement.

“It’s never easy taking actions that directly impact our valued associates and customers, however we feel this is a necessary business decision,” she added.

The store is one of 18 JCPenney stores across the U.S. that will be closing its doors this year following a weak holiday sales season. Nine ancillary home and furniture stores will be closing this year as well. The company did not say what other stores are closing. The JCPenney Home Store on Middle Country Road in Lake Grove closed in 2017.

John Hogan

Photo from Habitat for Humanity WELCOME ABOARD

Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk recently welcomed new board member John Hogan. Hogan is a territory sales manager at Boston Cedar/US Lumber and has worked for more than 30 years in the building industry.

He has served as the past president and board chairman of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry NYC/Long Island NY Chapter and is a committee chair for NARI Cares Community Service.

Hogan lives with his wife Jayne in Kings Park and has a daughter Kelly and son in-law Adam.

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FEATURE STORY

Three Village Historical Society to honor community members who go above and beyond

BY DONNA NEWMAN

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n Wednesday, March 27, the Three Village Historical Society will host its 42nd annual Awards Dinner honoring volunteers, local businesses, society members, area residents and youngsters who have made significant contributions helping to preserve the shared heritage within the Three Village area.

After four decades, one might wonder if it is getting more difficult to find honorees, especially because a person may only be honored once in a given category.

TVHS President Steve Healy said it wasn’t a problem.

“You would think that,” Healy said, “but it’s not difficult to find honorees. The Three Village area is packed with people who help others and contribute to their community. We are truly blessed. The society has just over 450 members … and we run more than 30 events and functions per year that bring in new volunteers and first-time attendees. Our membership grows organically through these events.”

Nominations come from TVHS members as well as the general public. Awards are given in a variety of areas, from significant contributions to the preservation and conservation of our natural environment, to fostering interest in local history, to the advancement of quality of life and pride of place, to dedicated service and generosity of volunteer time.

Nearly 30 nominations were received, according to Janette Handley, co-chair of the Awards Committee. She noted that the Robert Cushman Murphy Memorial Award, inaugurated in 1987, has only been bestowed 10 times.

“That’s the award that we find difficult to give out,” Handley said. “We’re very careful to whom we give that award.”

As described on the awards dinner invitation, it is made “in recognition of significant contributions to the preservation and conservation of our natural environment and to the fostering of a personal identification with the natural heritage of the Three Villages.”

‘The Three Village area is packed with people who help others and contribute to their community. We are truly blessed.’

— STEVE HEALY

Mort Rosen, pictured at last year’s Spirits Tour, will be bestowed the Gayle Becher Memorial Award Photo by Anthony White It will be awarded this year to the Setauket Harbor Task Force, formed with the goal of improving water quality in Setauket Harbor, and whose members have held three Setauket Harbor Days to raise awareness for that endeavor.

TBR’s own Michael Tessler will receive the Kate Wheeler Strong Memorial Award for his creation – together with TBR News Media – of the film “One Life to Give.” This historical re-enactment of little known events during the American Revolution does much to publicize the important role played by area residents. Handley spoke of how pleased Tessler was to receive the notification email.

“Not having a current address, we emailed him,” Handley said.

“He’s in California. We got a wonderful email back saying he’s very sorry he can’t come, but he would like to do a video ‘Thank You.’ That’s the first time we’ve had anything like that.”

“Though I’m far away living in Los Angeles, the spirit of Setauket and its citizen spies remain a guiding compass on my own personal journey to preserve history through multiplatform storytelling,” said Tessler.

According to the Awards Committee report, the TVHS Community Award, when bestowed, is “in appreciation of valuable

contributions to the advancement of the quality of life in the Three Villages and the fostering of pride in the rich historical heritage of our homes and lands.” This year it will go to Leah Dunaief, publisher of TBR News Media, but Handley clarified that the recipient is the individual, apart from the position she holds.

“Leah has received many awards on behalf of the paper, but this award is not for the paper.

Leah is still there – and expanding,” said Handley. “She’s involved in so many things, and we feel very strongly that this award is for her.”

The Maggie Gillie Memorial Award goes to a society member.

This year Patty Yantz will be recognized for her many years of service. Yantz has held the offices of president and vice president, and has co-chaired the society’s biggest annual fundraiser – the Candlelight House Tour – for the last five years.

The Gayle Becher Memorial Award goes to a volunteer. It will honor Morton Rosen for his generosity of spirit, taking part in many society events over the years, including the annual Spirits Tour, where he has enacted at least 11 historical figures.

“The award is especially meaningful to me,” Rosen said, “because [my wife] Bernice and I worked with Gayle when she organized the Discovery Camp Days program of summer activities for children.”

Steven Fontana, a sophomore at Ward Melville High School, is this year’s honoree for the R. Sherman Mills Young Historian Award, presented for contributions to the society by a young person. Steven has assisted with traffic flow at many society events over the past four years.

TVHS AWARDS DINNER continued on page B14

Time to color!

Why should kids have all the fun? Celebrate the arrival of spring with Times Beacon Record News Media’s 4th annual Adult Coloring Contest for ages 21 and older. Color in the cover of this week’s Arts & Lifestyles and enter to win a three-year subscription to one of TBR News Media’s six papers — a $99 value!

Choose from The Village Times Herald, The Port Times Record, The Village Beacon Record, The Times of Middle Country, The Times of Smithtown or The Times of Huntington, Northport and East Northport.

Mail your winning entry to Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733 or email a high-resolution image to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Please include your name, town and phone number. Deadline to enter is April 5. The winner will be announced in the issue of April 11. For more information, call 631-751-7744, ext. 109.

Call for entries

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack invites all amateur photographers, including students, to submit entries for its 26th Annual Photo Contest.

Winners of the unique contest have the distinct honor of not only receiving recognition and prizes for their work, but also ‘Diaper Races’ — 2018 the privilege of helping Best-In-Show winner to enhance the lives of by Kathleen Hinkaty the 460 residents who of Huntington call Gurwin “home,” as winning photographs are permanently displayed in the center’s renowned Tiffin Gallery and throughout the facility for the enjoyment of residents, staff and visitors.

Photographers may submit up to seven printed color or black-and-white 8×10 or 8×12 photographs for a fee of $5 per entry.

Entry forms are available for download online at www.gurwin.org/about/photo-contest or by calling 631-715-2568. The deadline for submission is April 15.

Winners are selected and notified in May. A reception at the Gurwin Center for winning photographers will be held in June where they will receive their cash prize, award certificate and/or crystal trophy.

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TVHS Awards Dinner Continued from page B13 Four community award certificates will be handed out as well.

The first, for repurposing a building used as a commercial structure in a way that contributes to the historic beauty of the area, will be awarded to The Reboli Center, 64 Main St., Stony Brook for the conversion of a historic bank building to a community center for the enjoyment of art and history.

The second, for house restoration or renovation and preservation in keeping with original architectural integrity, will be awarded to Maura and Matthew Dunn for their home, The Holly Tree House, at 246 Christian Ave. in Stony Brook.

The third award, the President’s Volunteer Certificate, goes to Marcia Seaman for her dedication to her volunteer bookkeeping position at the society for the past five years.

The fourth, a Special Community Service Award, will go to David Prestia and his family, owners of Bagel Express and Express Catering in East Setauket, for their generous donations of food for many society events over the years.

The Awards Dinner will be held at the Three Village Inn, 150 Main St., Stony Brook from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 27. A three-course dinner will be served, including a Caesar salad with rosemary focaccia croutons, choice of entree (pan-seared salmon with baby spinach

Photo by Anthony White

Steven Fontana is this year’s recipient of the R. Sherman Mills Young Historian Award.

and beurre blanc sauce, seared breast of freerange chicken with haricots verts and saffron potatoes or sliced Chateau steak with red wine sauce with Yukon Gold potato puree and baby carrots) and an apple crumb tartlet with whipped cream for dessert. The evening will feature a cash bar and eight raffle prizes.

Please join TVHS in honoring these worthy awardees. Tickets are $65 per person, $60 members. To order, visit www.TVHS.org or call 631-751-3730.

COOKING COVE

Noodles: Food for thought and gratitude

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

I heard a quote the other day. Unfortunately I don’t know its source, but it’s too good not to share. It goes something like this: “There will be peace when everyone in the world has enough noodles to eat.” And it occurred to me that noodles are one of those foods that cross so many cultures around this war-torn world. Call it what you will … udon or tagliatelle or nudel or cabeza, or lokshen, the noodle is a staple of myriad ethnic cuisines. Basically composed of flour and water and sometimes eggs, noodles sustain and enhance so many diets in so many ways …when they’re available. Some food for thought.

Buckwheat Noodle Salad

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/3 cup rice vinegar • 1 teaspoon sugar • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger • 1 tablespoon honey • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 2 teaspoons Sriracha • ¼ cup peanut oil • ¾ pound buckwheat noodles • ½ cup freshly grated carrot • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded • 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced • 4 large or 6 small radishes, thinly sliced • 1 handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, ginger, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha and peanut oil. Cook the noodles according to package directions, then rinse in cold water and drain. Add to vinegar mixture and toss well. Top with carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, radishes and cilantro. Serve at room temperature with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Udon Soup with Baby Spinach, Bok Choy and Tofu

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • One 8-ounce package udon noodles • 3 tablespoons sesame oil • 1 tablespoon peanut oil • ¾ pound tofu, patted dry and cut into 12 pieces • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Buckwheat Noodle Salad • One 10-ounce package baby spinach, washed • 2 heads bok choy, thinly sliced • 6 scallions, thinly sliced • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 3 tablespoons tamari • ¼ teaspoon sugar • 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth DIRECTIONS:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Place 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Season tofu with salt and pepper and cook in oil until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes; remove and set aside to keep warm.

Add remaining tablespoon sesame oil, peanut oil and veggies to skillet and cook, tossing frequently, until just wilted and soft, then add the red pepper flakes, tamari, sugar and broth plus any juices from the veggies. Ladle into 4 bowls and top with tofu pieces. Serve hot with sautéed sliced beef, chicken, pork or fish.

Noodle Pudding

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 eggs • 2/3 cup sour cream • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 cups cottage cheese • 5 cups cooked egg noodles • 3 tablespoons bread crumbs • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sour cream, salt and pepper and sugar; stir in cheese and noodles. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and transfer mixture to it; sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with butter.

Bake until thoroughly heated and top is crisp and golden, about 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with a green salad.

MARCH 07, 2019 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B15

ART EXHIBITS

‘An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.’ – James McNeill Whistler

Art League of LI

Reboli Center for Art and History

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. From March 9 to April 7 the Long Island Craft Guild will present a juried exhibition titled Echoes. Join them for an artist reception on March 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and an “Art Speak” Gallery Talk on April 7 at 2 p.m. in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. Call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

The Reboli Center for Art and History is located at 64 Main St. in Stony Brook Village. Currently on view through May 5 is On The Road, Reboli oil paintings that show the late artist’s continuing exploration of light, shadow, color and form, along with the works of artists Cynthia Crowell Doom, Pam DuLong Williams and Kelynn Alder along with Maps from the Special Collections and University Archives at Stony Brook University. Call 631-751-7707 or visit www.ReboliCenter.org.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Through April 2, the library will present a Student Art Exhibit featuring artwork from students from the Cold Spring Harbor School District. The work of grades 9-12 will be on display through March 17 with a reception on March 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the work of grades K-8 will be on display March 19 through April 29 with a reception on April 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-692-6820.

Sachem Public Library

Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. On view in the gallery for the month of March will be an exhibit by The Greater Patchogue Historical Society titled Mirrors of the Past, displaying historic photos and memorabilia of Patchogue taken from society’s archives. An art reception will be held on March 9 at 1 p.m.

Call 631-588-5024.

Smithtown Library

Comsewogue Public Library

The Smithtown Library’s main building is located at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown. Enjoy a Long Island-themed photography exhibit by Rob Cuni in the Community Room through March.

Call 631-360-2480.

The Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. During the month of March the library will present an exhibit titled Wild Places Wild Things by Chris Bazer featuring photos and photo-art of wildlife and landscapes from national, state and local parks.

The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

South Huntington Public Library

South Huntington Public Library is located at 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. Now through March 27 the library will present an exhibit titled Where We Are Now featuring paintings by longtime friends Beverly Hammerman and Margaret Minardi. Call 631-549-4411.

East Northport Public Library

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road in East Northport. Stop by the gallery in March and April to view the annual art exhibit by students of the Northport-East Northport School District. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-261-2313.

Emma S. Clark Library

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Through the Eyes of the Beholder, oil paintings by Stanley Zucker will be on view through the month of March. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-941-4080.

Gallery North

Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. From March 8 to 29 the gallery will present the work of Schery Markee Sullivan, a visual fine artist, poet and dancer who communicates through many different levels. The exhibit will cover the various aspects of the stages of life.

Meet the artist at an opening reception on March 8 and join her for an ArTalk and poetry reading on March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. Call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. In the gallery through March 27 will be a photography exhibit by Lori Bockelken titled Empowering Women Through the Lens. Art Cards by Dylan Thompson is on view in the showcase through March. Call 631-757-4200.

Heckscher Museum of Art

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Currently on view is Rivera and Beyond: Latin American Art from the Joan and Milton Bagley Collection through

‘Harbor Reeds,’ pastel, by Mary Jane van Zeijts will be on view at the Carson Gallery at the Stony Brook School from March 11 to April 8. Image courtesy of Stony Brook School March 31 and The Heckscher Collects: Recent Acquisitions and Surface Tension: Pictorial Space in 20th-Century Art through May 12. Call 631351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org.

Huntington Arts Council

Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main St., Huntington. Enjoy Objects Found, a juried exhibition featuring artwork that incorporated salvaged materials, through March 23. Call 631-271-8423.

The Long Island Museum

The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Up next is Long Road to Freedom: Surviving Slavery on Long Island through May 27; Walt Whitman’s Arcadia: Long Island Through the Eyes of a Poet & Painters through Sept.

2 and the museum’s annual student art exhibition, Colors of Long Island, through April 7. Call 631751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Mills Pond Gallery

The Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond Gallery is located at 660 Route 25A, St. James. From March 9 to April 14 the gallery will present In the Garden of Eden – Artists Reflections, an exhibition featuring the works of Ashley Johnson, AM DeBrincat, Nicholas Frizalone, Jennifer Hannaford, Neta Leigh, Yvonne Katz and Peter Bragino. Join them for an opening reception on March 16 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 631-862-6575.

Northport Public Library

The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. Through March and April, stop by the gallery to view the annual art exhibit by students of the Northport-East Northport School District. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-261-6930.

North Shore Public Library

North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. During the month of March the library will partner with the Eastern Long Island Quilt Guild in celebration of National Quilting Day by exhibiting quilts made by members of the ELIQG. Call 631-929-4488.

Port Jefferson Free Library

Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Faces & Figures, an invitational show curated by Gay Gatta, will be on view in the Meeting Room through March.

Join them for an artist reception on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Mixed Media by Carolyn Schuster will be on view in the display case. Call 631-473-0022 for further info.

Port Jefferson Village Center

The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. The gallery will present a photographic exhibit by Sonya Horowitz titled Captured Moments on the second-floor gallery through April 30. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Call 631-802-2160.

Stony Brook School’s Carson Gallery

The Stony Brook School is located at 1 Chapman Parkway, Stony Brook. From March 11 to April 8 the school’s Carson Gallery will host the Helen Figge Moss Memorial Exhibition featuring the works of pastel artist Mary Jane van Zeijts. An opening reception will be held on March 11 at 7 p.m. Call 631-751-1800, ext. 556 for more information.

Three Village Historical Society

Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is currently presenting Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with a SPIES! exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring. Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. $10 adults, $5 children and students, members free. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

WMHO Educational & Cultural Center

WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center is located at 97P Main St., Stony Brook. On view from March 9 through 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be Treasure That Trash, featuring artwork created from a variety of common items including recycled materials, beach trash, paint, wood and many more. Admission is $5 per person. Call 631-689-5888.

Call for artists:

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook seeks entries for its 2019 juried art competition, I Sing the Body Electric, to be held from May 7 to July 7. Amateur and professional artists are invited to choose any written work as their inspiration and interpret into something visual. Deadline is March 15. Call 631-751-0066.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

Exploring ocean acidification and more with SBU’s Larry Swanson Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Larry Swanson has led research teams over far-flung water bodies, worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a commissioned officer for 27 years and has been a fixture at Stony Brook University for over three decades.

A former dean at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at SBU and current professor, Swanson, who is a member of New York’s Ocean Acidification Task force, was recently interviewed by Times Beacon Record News Media about his life in science.

TBR: How has science changed over the years?

Swanson: Some of the most significant things are the electronic tools that we have today. If you go back to when I was starting, if you wanted a water sample, and to collect temperature at five miles deep in the ocean, it was a very, very long tedious process.

When you got that water sample on deck, if you wanted to simply measure salinity, you had to do a chemical titration. If you were doing that over five miles deep, below the first 1,000 meters, you might take a sample every half a mile or something like that. You couldn’t take a lot of samples.

Now, you lower an instrument and you get a continuous trace of temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and other parameters, every few tenths of a meter. We are sort of overwhelmed with data now.

TBR: That must change the way people conduct experiments.

Swanson: When I first started, every data point you collected was extremely valuable and if you lost it, you really lost a lot of time, a lot of energy. It was something you could never recover. With modern instrumentation, you can do so much more and do much of it remotely;

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you don’t have to go to sea for seven or nine months to do that.

TBR: What are some of the biggest discoveries in your field?

Swanson: This is not necessarily things I have done. The theory of plate tectonics was established.

We drilled through the crust of the earth to the mantle and we have discovered hydrothermal vents. We’ve got enough data now that we’re collecting through satellites, direct measurement in oceans in more detail, that we can really talk about changes in the global environment, whether it’s temperature increase, carbon dioxide increase and so forth.

Those are all things that have taken place over my lifetime in oceanography. We can see what we’re doing to ourselves much more clearly today because of new technology.

TBR: What is one of the great debates in science today?

Swanson: I think trying to understand the impacts of climate change is at the forefront for everyone that’s dealing with ocean and atmospheric sciences. We don’t know all the answers and we haven’t convinced everyone it’s an issue.

Whether or not it’s driven by people, that [debate] will continue for years to come. We’re going to bear some of the consequences of climate change before we’ve adequately convinced people that we’ve got to change our lifestyle.

TBR: What about local challenges?

Swanson: The notion of ocean acidification and how rapidly it’s changing is a local challenge.

What will the consequences of it be if we don’t try to ameliorate it and what do we need to do in order to make it less of a problem? How are we going to build resiliency and reverse it?

TBR: Is there a scientific message you wish people knew?

Stony Brook University’s Larry Swanson, center, with fellow Ocean Acidification Task Force members Carl Safina, left, and Malcolm Bowman, right Photo from Stony Brook University

‘We’re going to bear some of the consequences of climate change before we’ve adequately convinced people that we’ve got to change our lifestyle.’

— LARRY SWANSON

Swanson: Scientists in general do not communicate well with the public and part of the problem is because we speak in jargon. We don’t talk to [the public] in proper ways that meet their level of understanding or knowledge. We’ve done that poorly.

For another thing, scientists can be faulted with regard to developing policy. The scientists’ work is never done. If you go to Congress and they ask, “What are we going to do to fix the problem?,” scientists will say, “Give me more money for research and I’ll get back to you.”

So, there’s a disconnect in terms of time frames over which we operate. [Members of Congress] operate 2 to 4 years out, while scientists operate sometimes over lifetimes. We haven’t been able to bridge that gap.

TBR: Is that improving at all?

Swanson: One of the great things that Stony Brook now has is the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, which is helping all the scientists here that are willing to participate in trying to do a better job of communicating. It’s making a difference and having an impact that is meaningful. It’s always good to try to put

your science in the most simplistic terms possible, even if it’s a drawing or cartoon that’s helpful.

TBR: What are your future goals?

Swanson: I am hopeful the new task force can come up with a meaningful ocean acidification action plan. I’m very pleased to be part of that group.

TBR: If you were to start your oceanography career today, what would you do differently?

Swanson: If I were to start over, I would get a master’s degree in oceanography, not a doctorate, and then I would try to get an environmental law degree. The reason I would probably do that is that I think environmental law is the best way to make an immediate impact on society. I firmly believe that one should not be an environmental lawyer until one is a fairly good scientist.

TBR: How many more years before you retire?

Swanson: I’d say a maximum of three and a minimum of one.

I’m often asked, “Why are you still working?” First of all, I enjoy it and I think one of the exciting things about being an oceanographer is that there’s never been a dull day.

Horoscopes of the week PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Psychic feelings are pronounced this week, Pisces. Try to hone in on what these sensations are attempting to tell you.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there’s always ample opportunity to learn from past mistakes. You can make amends for previous miscues this week when you’re reunited with someone from the past.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Others seem to be feeding you information on a need-to-know basis. This may be frustrating, Taurus. But a little extra patience is required for the time being.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the need to delegate will present itself throughout the week. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Trust that those around you are up to the task.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The image that you project can be much more important than the work you actually do, Cancer.

Have a good public relations team in your corner.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The good will you demonstrate will come around in time, Leo. Continue to be generous and help others whenever possible. Karma is on your side.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It is not easy to admit when you are wrong, Virgo. When the need to do so arises, be gracious and offer your apologies in a heartfelt way that will resonate with others.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, support is a two-way street. If you boost the confidence of a friend or loved one, in return he or she may help you in big ways. Work as a team to foster communication.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Take a step back from the rush and pressure that has surrounded you lately, Scorpio. You can use the rest to clear your mind. This break will help you tackle new things.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be eager to step into a new job right when another is finished. While this can be good for productivity, make sure you avoid burnout.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, sometimes you are acutely aware of details that others readily miss. This trait comes in handy when you are asked to advise others.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It is important to be self-aware of the way you communicate with others, Aquarius. Pushing too hard might shut some people off. Adjust your approach accordingly.

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Times ... and dates

Thursday 7 Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will host an evening with “Fox & Friends” meteorologist Janice Dean as she speaks about and signs copies of her new memoir, “Mostly Sunny: How I Learned to Keep Smiling Through the Rainiest Days,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Civil War Roundtable meeting

South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pigeon Hill Road, Huntington Station will host a meeting of the North Shore Civil War Roundtable at 7 p.m.

Join them for a musical history of the famous Irish Brigade with musician Charlie Zahm. All are welcome to attend this free event. Call 549-4411.

March 7 to March 14, 2019

Jazz Loft Big Band in concert

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host the Bob Nelson Comedy Show at 8 p.m. Watching a Bob Nelson live performance is like watching several different types of top comedians all rolled up into one! Tickets are $39. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will present a lecture titled “Mary L. Booth: The Story of an Extraordinary 19th Century Woman” with guest speaker and author Tricia Foley at 2 p.m. $5 per person, free for members. Call 757-9859.

Casino Night

Starlight Coffeehouse concert

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host the Northport Arts Coalition’s Starlight Coffeehouse concert featuring The Black Feathers (folk, roots, Americana) at 7:30 p.m.

Open-mic sign-up at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.northportarts.org, $20 at the door.

Katie Pearlman in concert

Grounds & Sounds Café, located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket will welcome singer/songwriter Katie Pearlman (country, Americana) in concert at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door. Call 751-0297. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present Piano Men, a tribute concert to Billy Joel and Elton John at 8 p.m. The Canadian Duo returns to Smithtown to play your favorite songs of the ’70s and ’80s. All seats are $40. For more info or to order tickets, call 631-724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

Sunday 10

Friday 8

The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy and the Port Jeff Village Dept. of Recreation continue their WinterTide Evenings at the Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a concert by Harris Becker (classical guitar and lute) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Visit www.gpjac.org.

Piano Men tribute concert

Mayumana, a theatrical music and dance sensation from Israel, will present Currents on the Main Stage of the Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 8 p.m. Featuring a spectacular dance and light show inspired by the historical War of the Currents between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in their quest for finding energy sources for the world. Tickets are $48. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Bob Nelson Comedy Show

WinterTide concert

The Long Island Baroque Ensemble continues its 49th annual concert series with a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow. Tickets are $30 adults, $15 students, children up to age 10 are free. Visit www.libaroque.org.

Mayumana in Currents

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present the Jazz Loft Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. Led by trumpeter Tom Manuel, the group will play jazz standards and original compositions written by band members. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

The Friends of St. Patrick will host a Casino Night Party Fundraiser at the Inn at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River from 7 to 11 p.m. The parade’s queen and her court will be crowned and the grand marshal will be formally introduced. All are invited for food, drink and fun. Tickets are $75 per person and includes a buffet dinner and open bar. To order, call 790-9061 or 484-6322.

Baroque concert

SBU Italian Studies lecture

A SHAMROCK OPERA Opera Night, Long Island will present a St. Patrick’s Day-themed concert at the Union Methodist Church in East Northport on March 10. Photo courtesy of Opera Night, Long Island

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday 9 Poetry reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series returns to All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by former Suffolk County Poet Laureate Robert Savino, the featured poets will be Barbara Ann Branca and Dan Giancola. An open reading will follow. Free.

Call 655-7798.

Celebrating Ireland

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will present a special concert in Celebration of Ireland in Story, Song and Music at 2 p.m. Join Greg Ryan and Jim Hawkins for an afternoon of stories, song, lively jigs, reels and traditional ballads. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

Basket Auction fundraiser

Join St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 315 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma for a Basket Auction fundraiser at 5 p.m. Raffles will be drawn at 7 p.m.

Admission is $10. Proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Playtime Preschool. Call 588-1888.

Chamber music concert

The Saturdays at Six concert series at All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues with a chamber music concert by members of North Shore Pro Musica – Terry Keevil, Betsy Palmedo and Marjorie Fitts – at 6 p.m. Program will feature folk songs of England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States and showcase their own rendition of the Irish classic, “Danny Boy,” in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Free. Call 655-7798.

Corned Beef Dinner fundraiser

St. James Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $6 children ages 4 to 12. Children under the age of 3 are free. Take-out orders are available between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Reservations are suggested by calling 584-5340. Tickets will be sold at the door as well.

Join Stony Brook University’s Center for Italian Studies, located in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340, for a free presentation by Michael Cassara titled “21st Century Italian Genealogy: Learning About Your Italian Roots” at 2:30 p.m. Call 632-7444.

Ridotto concert

The Old First Presbyterian Church, 125 Main St., Huntington will host a concert by Ridotto titled Handel’s Conquering Heroes at 4 p.m. featuring mezzo-soprano Mary-Elizabeth O’Neill and the Ridotto Baroque Ensemble. Narrated by Margaretha Maimone. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 members, $12 students. Call 385-0373 or visit www.ridotto.org.

Opera Night

Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport will welcome Opera Night, Long Island at 4 p.m. Join them in celebrating St. Patty’s day with a variety of opera classics as well as some traditional Irish songs. $20 donation requested. Children 12 and under enter free. Visit www.operanight.org.

Monday 11 Irish Night

Celebrate Irish heritage with Irish Night at the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown at 7 p.m. Featuring corned beef and cabbage from Faraday’s of

PAGE B18 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • MARCH 07, 2019 Smithtown; dancing by the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance; live traditional Irish music by John Corr; raffles and a limerick contest. Tickets are $30, $25 members. Call 265-6768 for more information or to RSVP.

Civic association meeting

The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda will be a representative from the New York State Assembly. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call 744-6952.

Tuesday 12

SBU Italian Studies lecture

Stony Brook University’s Center for Italian Studies, located in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340, will host a presentation by Veronica Miatto titled “How Does Experience with English Affect the Way Italian Speakers Adopt English Loanwords?” at 2:30 p.m. With introductory comments by Lori Repetti. Free and open to all.

Call 632-7444.

Wednesday 13 International folk dancing

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 fee. Call 269-6894.

Audubon lecture

Join the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society for a lecture titled “Montauk to Manhattan: Nature Hotspots” with guest speaker Don Riepe at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor at 7:30 p.m. Open to all. Call 692-6820.

Theater

‘Damn Yankees’

Huntington Jewish Center’s Park Avenue Players, 510 Park Ave., Huntington will present “Damn Yankees,” the devilishly clever and sporty musical comedy classic about America’s favorite pastime, on March 9 at 8 p.m. and March 10 at 3 p.m.

General admission is $25, $10 children age 10 and under. Premium and patron seats are $35/$54. For more information or to order, call 871-2166 or visit www.hjcny.org/damnyankees.

‘Nine’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the Tony award-winning musical, “Nine,” through March 23. “Nine” is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued by hordes of beautiful women, all clamoring to be loved by him and him alone. Flashbacks reveal the substance of his life, which will become the material for his next film: a musical version of the Casanova story. Contains adult themes and situations. Parental discretion advised. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Pippin’

Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents “Pippin,” a magical musical that attempts to solve the meaning of life, on March 9, 16 and 23 at 8 p.m. and March 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students and members. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136, or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

‘Small Mouth Sounds’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present Bess Wohl’s “Small Mouth Sounds” in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building, on March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and March

9, 10, 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. In the overwhelming quiet of the woods, six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat. As they confront internal demons both profound and absurd, their vows of silence collide with the achingly human need to connect. Tickets are $14 adults, $9.75 students 16 and younger. For more info, call 451-4163.

‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’

From March 14 to April 28 the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” The Tony award-winning musical tells the story of Monty Navarro, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by – you guessed it – eliminating the eight pesky relatives who stand in his way. Tickets range from $73 to $78. For more information or to order, call 2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘South Pacific’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown continues its 17th season with “South Pacific” from March 23 to April 28. Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. This beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is sure to delight with memorable songs like “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair” and “There Is Nothing Like a Dame.” Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. For more information or to order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Doubt’

The Carriage House Players at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport kick off their 2019 season with a production of John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt” on March 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and March 24 and 31 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children.

A psychic evening

Theatre Three, located at 412 Main St., Port Jefferson invites you to join psychic medium Robert Hansen as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil, at 8 p.m. (rescheduled from Feb. 15). Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared through Hansen’s extraordinary ability. Tickets are $39 per person. For more information or to order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Students at Mount Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mount Sinai will perform the musical “Mary Poppins” in the school’s auditorium on April 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students, $10 senior citizens.

Senior citizens are free of charge at the first show on April 4. Tickets are available through www. highschoolticketing.com. For information, call 870-2882.

‘The Wolves’

The Ward Melville Players at Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket will present “The Wolves,” a hilarious and heartwrenching play that delves into the sisterhood of an indoor soccer team, on April 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in the LGI Theater. Contains mature content.

Tickets are $10 at the door. For more info, email wardmelvilleplayers@gmail.com.

Film

‘A Star Is Born’

Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will present “A Star Is Born” starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper on March 8 at 2 p.m. Rated R. All are welcome. No registration necessary. Call 473-0022.

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Catch a screening of “Bohemian Rhapsody” starring Rami Malek at East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport on March 8 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 261-2313.

’99 Minutes From Broadway’

Join Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim for the premiere screening of “99 Minutes from Broadway – The Movie,” a musical comedy about St. James, at the St. James Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James on March 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Free. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call 862-4615 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series Spring 2019 continues with a screening of “Under the Wire” on March 11 at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 7 p.m. The film tells the stirring story of celebrated Sunday Times war correspondent Marie Colvin and photojournalist Paul Conroy as they enter war-ravaged Syria in February of 2012 to cover the plight of trapped and slaughtered civilians in Homs, a city under siege by the Syrian Army. Guest speakers will be Paul Conroy (via Skype) and Catherine Colvin, sister of Marie Colvin. Tickets are $8 at the door. Call 473-5220 or visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

Starry Nights

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Starry Nights in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy a program featuring music by artists-in-residence including renowned pianist Gilbert Kalish. Tickets are $40. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

For Seniors On March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, seniors are invited for a free, self-guided tour of the Long Island Museum’s student art exhibition, Colors of Long Island, in the Visitor’s Center. Call 751-0066.

‘Mary Poppins’

‘Under the Wire’

Thursday 14

Senior Tuesdays

To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www. carriagehouseplayers.org.

CLASSICALLY TRAINED Mezzo-soprano Mary-Elizabeth O’Neill will perform select Handel arias as a part of the Ridotto classical concert series in her hometown of Huntington on March 10. Photo by Simon Pauly

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Religious D irectory

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 • Fax -631–473–0015 www.stgmajella.org All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Office of Christian Formation • 631–928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Reconciliation Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm and Sat. 10 am–2 pm

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 ©165977 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

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. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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.

Congregational

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/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, 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.

We are an open and affirming congregation.

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & MUSIC 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 – 9:40 am Lent Lenten Series/Supper, Tuesday in Lent Lenten Retreat, March 23rd Thrift Shop Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays – Noon to 3 pm Saturdays – 10 am to 3 pm

Episcopal

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known 322 Route 25a, East Setauket 631-941–3670 • www.3vc.org LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–5) We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me For Age 2 Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

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 Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service All Souls’ now offers a 30minute Inter-Faith Service every Wednesday Morning at 7:00 AM This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey.Walk with us.

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service Saturday Service: 5 pm Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I • 9:30 am - Rite II 9:30 am - Sunday School Church School classes now forming.

Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

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

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Sunday Services: 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist:8 am and 10 am;

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

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* Continued on next page •

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Jewish

Religious D irectory

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism With A Smile” Future Site: East Side Of Nicolls Rd, North Of Rte 347 Next To Fire Dept.

Current Location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove 631-585–0521 • 800- My–Torah www.chabadsb.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

EAST NORTHPORT JEWISH CENTER

328 Elwood Road, East Northport 631-368-6474 • www.ENJC.org RABBI IAN SILVERMAN Shabbat Services every Friday evening and Saturday morning Daily evening minyan & Sunday morning minyan Newly revamped religious school • Experiential learning for children ages 5-13 • Dynamic Teachers Family Services Monthly Tot Shabbat • Youth Group • Adult Education Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Community Service Sisterhood • Men’s Club 50% off First Year Dues A warm, spiritual, cultural & social Jewish Community “The Haimish 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

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 Call 631-689-0257 (Leave A Message And 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

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

Lutheran–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR Email: hopelutheran@msn.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Saturdays at 5 pm (beginning September 15) Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11 am The Service Of Prayers For Healing is included on the first Sunday of every month.

Sunday School (ages 3-11) at 9:30 am Anchor Nursery School Tuesday through Thursday 9:15 am-12:15 pm Teen Ministry meets on alternating Sat. from 3-6 pm Bereaved Survivors of Opiate Addiction Group meets on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no cost) Sunday Services Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Of Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group.

Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at “Pastor Richard O Hill”

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastor pauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–3523 Services: Sunday worship at 8:30am & 10:30am both with Holy Communion Adult Bible Study at 9:30am on Sundays Sunday school during 10:30am service Wednesday Night--6:30pm Holy Communion Friday Morning 10:30am--Power of Prayer Hour Free meal provided to the community on Sunday at 1:00pm and Wednesday at 5:45pm provided by Welcome Friends Join Us For Any Service--All Are Welcome We are celebrating our second century of service to the Port Jefferson Area.

Lutheran–LCMS

Presbyterian

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN 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 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Wednesday mid-week services: March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th at 7pm Maundy Thursday, April 18th at 7pm Good Friday, April 19th at 7pm Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday, April 21st at 8am & 10:30am 9:30 Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: 631-499–7310 Fax: 631-858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org REV. ROSLYN LEE

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 www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday Worship: at 9:30 a.m. (childcare available) Sunday School for children 3 years -- 8th grade at 9:45 a.m.

Adult Education at 11:00 Wednesdays during Lent: Vesper Service from 6:30 7:00. A time for contemplative prayer and reflection 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.

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25a And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org sumcny@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions.

Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am.

Childcare for little ones under three.

Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings Registration is ongoing.

For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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!

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Unity

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. 631–385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org email: unitychurchny@yahoo.com FB & YouTube: Unity Church of Healing Light REV. SABA MCHUNGUZI, MINISTER Sunday Service - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Sign Language Interpreter) Sunday school for children and youth 3-17 years old Wednesday Prayer Group - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm We believe that everyone is a child of God and entitled to live a fulfilling and productive life. We teach spiritual principles, such as affirmative prayer, the power of thought and the law of attraction (LOA). We celebrate a diverse fellowship where everyone finds acceptance.

We are a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries and affiliated with the Daily Word devotional booklet, and Silent Unity. ©165978

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

MARCH 7 TO MARCH 13, 2019

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Matthews and Johnson lead Stony Brook past Vermont on Senior Day

The senior guard duo of Jerell Matthews (Chicago, Ill.) and Shania Johnson (Frederick, Md.) had a Senior Day to remember as the Stony Brook women’s basketball team took care of business and topped Vermont, 58-48, at the Island Federal Arena on March 2.

The pair combined for 29 points as Matthews led the way with 16 and Johnson added in 13.

“It’s always an emotional day honoring your seniors,” said head coach Caroline McCombs. “I feel like we have two players that are very mature and they do a lot for us and I think that their teammates really wanted to play for them today and we were able to do that. I’m really proud and thankful to be their coach.”

Stony Brook’s defensive effort was in full force in both the second and third quarters, holding Vermont to single digits.

After grabbing a 32-21 lead at halftime, the Seawolves exploded for 21 points in the third quarter in comparison to the Catamounts’ eight to charge out to a 24-point advantage.

Vermont fought back in the fourth quarter, scoring 19 of its own points while limiting the Seawolves to just five, but couldn’t get past its 10-point deficit.

The Catamounts opened up the final period with back-to-back threes, but sophomore guard/forward Hailey Zeise (Pittsburgh, Pa.) splashed in her own three to put a stop to the visitors’ run.

Sophomore forward India Pagan (New London, Conn.) joined Matthews and Johnson in double-figure scoring with 13, including a perfect 5-5 performance from the free throw line.

Matthews and Johnson recorded five of the team’s seven three-point field goals.

Last Saturday’s game marked the fourth straight win for the Seawolves over the Catamounts. The three-seed team returned home to the Island Federal Arena on March 6 for a rematch with sixth-seeded Vermont in the America East Quarterfinals. Results were not available as of press time.

Jerell Matthews (11) scored 16 points during last Saturday’s game.

Home games for SBU Seawolves MEN’S BASKETBALL. March 9 America East Quarterfinal 7 p.m.

MEN’S LACROSSE. March 9 vs. Bryant March 23 vs. UMBC March 29 vs. Binghamton April 6 vs. Princeton April 26 vs. UAlbany WOMEN’S LACROSSE

12 p.m.

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7 p.m.

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March 23 vs. Florida 11:30 a.m.

March 30 vs. UMass Lowell 1 p.m.

April 3 vs. Hartford 6 p.m.

April 12 vs. UAlbany 6 p.m.

Stony Brook rallies, can’t hold on at Vermont

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was able to erase a 13-point second-half deficit and turn it MEN’S BASEBALL March 9 vs. Wagner (DH) 12 p.m. into a four-point lead in a matter of five March 10 vs. Wagner 12 p.m. minutes, but the Seawolves could not hold March 12 vs. Iona 3:30 p.m. on at Patrick Gym, falling to Vermont 5650 on March 2.

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Redshirt junior Akwasi Yeboah (ChigMarch 19 vs. Fordham 1 p.m. well, England) recorded a double-double March 22 vs. Iona 1 p.m. on the night, finishing with 10 points and 11 March 23 vs. Fairfield 10:30 a.m.

March 23 vs. Bryant 12:30 p.m. rebounds. Sophomore Elijah Olaniyi (NewMarch 24 vs.Fairfield 12:30 p.m. ark, N.J.) scored a team-high 11 points, and redshirt sophomore Andrew Garcia (HarMarch 24 vs. Bryant 2:30 p.m. lem) chipped in 10 to finish the scoring for All photos by Jim Harrison/Stony Brook Athletics the Seawolves.

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“Our effort in the second half was phenomenal. Heading into halftime, we had 12 turnovers and that’s way too many. We played some really good defense. I give a lot of credit to our guys for battling back and getting back into the game, but at the end, they made plays and we didn’t. That’s what it comes down to against good teams,” said head coach Jeff Boals.

Up next, the team battled for the second seed on Tuesday night when they took on Hartford. Results were not known at press time. They return home for the America East Playoffs, hosting an opponent to be determined on March 9 at 7 p.m.

Men’s lacrosse unable to get past Marist The Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team dropped the opening game of a three-game home stand on March 2 to visiting Marist, 10-5, at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

Junior attacker Tom Haun’s (Ronkonkoma) collected three points with a goal and a pair of assists and junior A/M Chris Pickel Jr. (Bayport) tallied two goals for the Seawolves (2-2), but it wasn’t enough to get past the Red Foxes (2-2).

“This was obviously a disappointing result today. The season is tough and everybody is good. There is a ton of parody in college men’s lacrosse. We still have a tremendous amount of faith for the guys on our team and their mission to keep getting better,” commented head coach Jeff Nagle.

The team continued the home stand when they welcomed Sacred Heart to LaValle Stadium on Tuesday. Results were not available as of press time.

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KIDS KORNER Programs Tales for Tots

Children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown for story time on March 8 at 11 a.m. Learn all about kites through reading. Free admission. Open to all.

Call 360-2480 to register.

Let’s Create Together

Photo from CAC

‘Neverending Story’ heads to CAC

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, “The Neverending Story” will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Saturday, March 9 at 11 a.m.

Admission is $12, $7 members, free for kids 12 and younger. The screening will be followed by a Drag Queen Story Hour. For more information, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Purim-themed storytime

Save the date! East Northport Jewish Center invites the community to a Purim-themed story hour at Barnes & Noble, Huntington Square Shopping Center, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike,

East Northport on Sunday, March 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature stories, crafts and fun geared to children ages 18 months to 7 years. Free. For more information, call Fran at 631-368-6474, ext. 214.

Model Train Show

The Smithtown Historical Society will host a Model Train Show at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring layouts from Long Island HOTrack, Frank Kayz Trainz and Trainville Hobby Depot. Admission is $5, $3 for children ages 12 and under. Call 631-524-0529.

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will host an art class for ages 2 to 6 with an adult on March 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. Child and adult will work together to re-create a fish bowl inspired by Henri Matisse using watercolors, oil pastels and tissue paper. $25 per adult and child includes all materials. To register, call 751-2676.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “You Are My Happy” by Hoda Kotb on March 9 at 11 a.m. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

ArtVentures

Children ages 7 to 11 can join Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket for an ArtVentures class with Larissa Grass on March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will create a linoleum relief print and will be introduced to the carving tools and relief printing process. $25 per child includes all materials. To register, call 751-2676.

Celebrate Pi Day

Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson in celebrating Pi Day with Stony Brook University mathematician Moira Chas on March 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The explorium will be open on March 9 and 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Attention All Young Performers!

2019 SUMMER MUSICAL

THEATRE FACTORY

Heroines at the Helm

In honor of Women’s History Month, discover the fascinating and undertold experiences of courageous whaling wives at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on March 10 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy an array of Victorian-era crafts, check out the museum’s new exhibit, Heroines at the Helm, and dip a wax candle to take home. Fee is $12 children, $6 adults. Call 367-3418.

Presents

Ssssensational Ssssnakes

Beginning July 8, 2019 basic essentials of the creation of a musical. The program will culminate in two performances.

Students will receive a script, music, and a t-shirt as part of their camp membership.

Questions? Call Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.theatrethree.com.

SPACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTER NOW!!!

(631) 928-9202

412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY

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Presenting THEATRE THREE’s sixteenth annual all-student musical productions. Students will meet for three hours a day, four days a week, with a director, musical director, and choreographer learning the

Slither on over to Sweetbiar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown on March 10 at 1 p.m. to see a selection of several ssssensational snakes. Participants will meet the snakes up close and learn about their unique adaptation through games and other activities. Create a cool snake craft to take home. Fee is $10 per child, $5 adults.

Call 979-6344.

Family Hour at the Heckscher

Family Hour Sundays returns to the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on March 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to join museum educator Tami Wood for a museum tour followed by hands-on gallery projects. $5 activity fee per child. Registration recommended by calling 351-3250.

REPTILIAN FUN: Learn all about snakes at Sweetbriar Nature Center on March 10.

To Infinity and Beyond!

It’s time for some out of this world fun! Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a family program titled To Infinity and Beyond! on March 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an engaging journey into space as you discover some fascinating facts about the final frontier. Take part in a contest, children versus adults, to find out who knows more about outer space. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Museum Adventures

Students in grades K through 4 are invited to take part in a Museum Adventures class at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on March 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Visit one of the museum’s galleries and then make the past come alive through activities and objects. $10 per child. Advance registration required by calling 751-0066, ext. 212.

Theater

‘The Three Little Kittens’

Children’s theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with “The Three Little Kittens” through March 23. Along with business hound Barker Doggone, Lucy, Ricky and Ethel embark on an adventure with the well-meaning penguin Waddles Greenway to thwart a rascally rabbit Harry Hoppit. Together they learn that friendship is the greatest bond and that dreams really can come true. All seats are $10. For more information or to order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B23.

‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 16 to April 28.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, the show is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

Tickets are $18. For more information or to order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Madagascar – A Musical Adventure’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure” from March 23 to April 28. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto Engeman’s stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. All seats are $15. For more information or to order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

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

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THEATER REVIEW

Theatre Three’s ‘The Three Little Kittens’ is purrfectly adorable

BY HEIDI SUTTON

What do three crooning kittens, a droll dog, a rascally rabbit and a pushover penguin have in common? They all want to be on the radio in Theatre Three’s latest children’s theater treat, “The Three Little Kittens.”

Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Kevin Story, the musical, which was last presented in 2013, incorporates the beloved Mother Goose nursery rhyme but goes beyond losing the mittens, finding the mittens, eating pie, soiling and then washing the mittens and then the big finale, eating more pie. These kittens want more — they have hopes and dreams, don’t you know. In other words, this production is too cute for words.

Lucy, Ricky and Ethel Whiska aspire to become a singing trio on the radio while their neighbor Barker Doggone, who keeps losing his collar, etc. dreams of becoming a stand-up comic. Their favorite radio show is “The Bonanza Hour” on WPET Radio with Harry Hoppit, a white rabbit who was made famous by radio penguin Waddles Greenway but has let success go to his head. “I’m Harry Hoppit – be impressed” he tells his adoring fans.

When Mother Whiska and Mama Doggone bring home a flyer from the radio station announcing open auditions, the kittens and pup jump at the chance. Will they be able to turn their dreams into reality or will Harry Hoppit’s jealousy get in the way?

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

Directed by Sanzel, the nine-member cast embrace the clever script and do an incredible job. Each character’s personality is bold and distinct and perfectly executed.

Michelle LaBozzetta as Lucy, Eric J. Hughes as Ricky and Emily Gates as Ethel shine as the Whiska kittens while Steven Uihlein as Barker the dog steals the show with his funny jokes and wit. His constant distractions – “Squirrel!”

– are doggone hilarious and the young audience during last Sunday’s performance couldn’t get enough. Their group number, “Dogs and Cats Like You and Me,” is a personal favorite.

Brielle Levenberg and Ginger Dalton as the moms make a great team, pretending not to like each other in front of others “out of tradition,” but are secretly the best of friends while Douglas J. Quattrock juggles the role of radio

producer and providing piano accompaniment with ease (great accent!).

Andrew Lenahan plays the role of antagonist Harry Hoppit to a tee and has the best lines.

“What can I say but me, me, me.” Beautifully executed, Lenahan’s solo, “Looking Out for Number One,” perfectly describes the rabbit’s agenda. “… So if I ruffle some feathers and pull on some tails, what does it matter if others fail?” Don’t worry – he gets his comeuppance.

The strongest performance comes from Nicole Bianco who tackles the difficult role of Waddles Greenway the penguin with aplomb.

Mercilessly bullied by Harry Hoppit, the hapless bird holds her own and treats the audience to a wonderful tap dance number, “The One and Only,” in the second act.

The entire production has a nostalgic 1940s feel and pays homage to the Golden Age of Radio. With the ultimate message that friendship is the greatest bond and that dreams really can come true, “The Three Little Kittens” is purrfectly adorable. Don’t miss it. Meet the cast in the lobby after the show.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents “The Three Little Kittens” through March 23. All seats are $10. Children’s theater continues with “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” from April 12 to 27 and a Mainstage production of “The Wizard of Oz” (call for ticket prices) from May 18 to June 22. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

KIDS TIMES

LIBRARY FUN

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket celebrated Take Your Child to the Library Day on Feb. 20. The annual event, which attracted 340 community members, featured carnival games, face painting, temporary tattoos, balloon sculpting and crafts. In addition, each new library card sign-up that day was entered into a raffle.

Photos from Emma Clark Library

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TWO GREAT EVENTS – One Great Location SAV E T H E DAT E S

CommUniversity Day

Homecoming

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Mark your calendar to join us at Stony Brook University for two great community events. All are invited. More details coming soon!

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