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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF What if, instead of defeating or removing enemy soldiers from the battlefield, a leader could convince them to join the fight, sending them back out to defeat the side they previously supported? That’s the question Giulia Biffi, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, is asking about a particular type of cells, called fibroblasts, that are involved in pancreatic cancer.

Fibroblasts activated by cancer cells secrete a matrix that surrounds cancer cells and makes up about 90 percent of pancreatic tumors.

Responding to a molecule called IL-1, an inflammatory potential tumor-promoting fibroblast may enhance the opportunity for cancer to grow and spread. Another type of fibroblast responds to TGF-beta, which potentially enables them to restrain tumors.

Researchers had suggested that the inflammatory fibroblasts are tumor promoting, while the myofibroblasts are tumor defeating, although at this point, that still hasn’t been confirmed experimentally.

‘[Biffi] is without a doubt a scientist to watch out for in the future’

— Sir Shankar Balasubramanian

Researchers knew TGF-beta was important in biology, but they didn’t know that it was involved in preventing the activation of an inflammatory tumor-promoting version.

Biffi, however, recently found that IL-1 promotes the formation of inflammatory fibroblasts. She believes these fibroblast promote tumor growth and create an immunosuppressive environment.

In an article published in the journal Cancer Discovery, Biffi showed that it’s “not only possible to delete the population, but it’s also possible

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

3 to convert [the fibroblasts] into the other type, which could be more beneficial than just getting rid of the tumor-promoting cells,” she said.

Biffi works in Director Dave Tuveson’s CSHL Cancer Center laboratory, which is approaching pancreatic cancer from numerous perspectives.

Her doctoral adviser, Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, the Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, suggested that the work she did in Tuveson’s lab is an extension of her successful research in England.

“It is evident that [Biffi] is continuing to make penetrating and important advances with a deep and sophisticated approach to research,” Balasubramanian explained in an email. “She is without a doubt a scientist to watch out for in the future.”

To be sure, at this stage, Biffi has performed her studies on a mouse model of the disease and she and others studying fibroblasts and the tumor microenvironment that dictates specific molecular pathways have considerable work to do to extend this research to human treatment.

She doesn’t have similar information from human patients, but the mouse models show that targeting some subsets of fibroblasts impairs cancer growth.

“One of the goals we have is trying to be able to better classify the stroma from pancreatic cancer in humans,” Biffi said. The stroma is mixed in with the cancer cells, all around and in between clusters of cells.

The results with mice, however, suggest that approaching cancer by understanding the molecular signals from fibroblasts could offer a promising additional resource to a future treatment.

In a 10-day study of mice using a specific inhibitor involved in the pathway of inflammatory fibroblasts, Biffi saw a reduction in tumor growth.

If Biffi can figure out a way to affect the signals produced by fibroblasts, she might be able to make the stroma

Giulia Biffi

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and the cancer cells more accessible to drugs. One potential reason other drugs failed in mouse models is that there’s increased collagen, which is a barrier to drug delivery. Drugs that might have failed in earlier clinical efforts could be reevaluated in combination with other treatments, Biffi suggested, adding if scientists can manage to target the inflammatory path, they might mitigate some of this effect.

A native of Bergamo, Italy, which is near Milan, Biffi earned her doctorate at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. Biffi lives on a Cold Spring Harbor property which is five minutes from the lab.

When she was young, Biffi wanted to be a vet. In high school, she was fascinated by the study of animal behavior and considered Dian Fossey from “Gorillas in the Mist” an inspiration. When she’s not working in the lab, she enjoys the opportunity to see Broadway shows and to hike around a trail on the Cold Spring Harbor campus.

Biffi started working on fibroblasts three years ago in Tuveson’s lab. “I really wanted to understand how fibroblasts become one population or the other when they were starting from the same cell type,” she said. “If they have different functions, I wanted to target them selectively to understand their role in pancreatic cancer to see if one might have a tumor restraining role.”

A postdoctoral researcher for over four years, Biffi is starting to look for the next step in her career and hopes to have her own lab by the end of 2019 or the beginning of 2020.

When she was transitioning from her doctoral to a postdoctoral job, she was looking for someone who shared her idealistic view about curing cancer. Several other researchers in Cambridge suggested that she’d find a welcome research setting in Tuveson’s lab. Tuveson was “popular” among principal investigators in her institute, Biffi said. “I wanted to work on a hard cancer to treat and I wanted to work with [Tuveson].”

Biffi hopes that targeting the inflammatory pro-tumorigenic fibroblasts and reprogramming them to the potentially tumor-restraining population may become a part of a pancreatic cancer treatment.

She remains optimistic that she and others will make a difference.

“This can be a frustrating job,” she said. “If you didn’t have hope you can change things, you wouldn’t do it. “I’m optimistic.”

Biffi points to the hard work that led to treatments for the flu and for AIDS. “Years back, both diseases were lethal and now therapeutic advances made them manageable,” she explained in an email. “That is where I want to go with pancreatic cancer.”

Weekly horoscopes SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Wealth is not only measured in your financial resources, but also in the close personal relationships you maintain. Surround yourself with loved ones this week, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Professional focus takes on a new edge this week, Capricorn, You are determined to make a mark for yourself by finishing an important task, and you have your eyes on the prize.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, don’t hold back this week, even if your mind starts to wonder. A vivid imagination may help you answer some questions and revitalize your spirit.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Self-doubt and confusion try to edge their way in, but you won’t let them, Pisces. If you stick with positive companions, you’ll be in a good frame of mind.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are back on track in various ways.

This week friendships get pushed to the forefront. If you are looking to make new connections, you’ll make them.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you can find balance in your daily schedule, satisfaction will flow all week long. Start implementing new strategies to get on task and any stress will dissipate.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your work life may seem like it is all over the place, Gemini. It could be because you haven’t established a firm separation of career and family. Try not to overlap the two often.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your recent plan to flex some creativity must fit in with family life. Why not get a spouse or children involved with the process? It can be a group effort.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have to pull back and recuperate if you have been pushing yourself too hard; otherwise, your health can suffer. Economize your energy for fun things.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 While you can’t help but worry if you have enough material and resources to make a project succeed, dwelling too much on what you’re lacking will get you no where fast, Virgo.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 There’s too much going on for you to slow down just yet, Libra. Find that second wind and keep the pedal to the metal. This will be well worth it when the results unfold.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you will soon start to feel like you have the stamina and motivation to make things happen at home. Now is the perfect time to start some projects.

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BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ. in her irrevocable trust will be counted as part For a traditional married couple, the estate planning has become simpler in many ways. of her taxable estate. If she dies this year, she Before the estate tax was increased on both the will have a New York state estate tax exemption state and federal level, we were fixated on sav- of $5.25 million (increasing to $5.49 million ing estate taxes. Simple techniques like bypass in 2019) and her federal exemption is $11.18 and marital trusts and insurance trusts called million. Clearly, she does not have a taxable ILITs were the gold standard in estate plan- estate. Her assets will pass tax free to the next ning. Today many of those types of plans are generation. However, the assets in the bypass trust will have a capital gains tax irrelevant and maybe even harmfor any growth in principal. ful in an estate plan.

Assuming the capital gain of Bypass trusts are trusts created $600,000 and a capital gain rate in the estate of the first spouse to of 33 percent, there could be a die. So, for example, if a husband capital gains tax of just under died when the exemption was $200,000. If the bypass trust as$1.0, his will left $1.0 million in sets were not in the trust, but in his bypass trust to protect his exthe surviving spouse’s estate, emption (the amount he could pass there would be no estate tax and to a nonspouse tax free) and then no capital gains tax. In this case, the balance would be distributed assuming no other facts, it would to his surviving spouse tax free. be best to distribute the assets to The idea was that when the second the surviving spouse and allow spouse died, she would have her the assets to obtain a “step-up in own exemption and the monies basis at her death.” in the bypass trust would pass tax A bypass trust was The second problem with the free to the next generation. designed to prevent the If the exemption was $1.0 (or estate of the surviving bypass trust is that the broad dismore) when the survivor died, spouse from having to tribution rights under the trust makes those trust assets available then both the bypass trust amount pay estate tax. to pay for the spouse’s long-term and the exemption amount when care. She has protected her own the second spouse died would assets, but likely the $1.6 million escape estate taxation. This is the most common type of estate plan that was utilized in the is available to be spent down. In this case, if last 25 years and many clients still have these the trustee were to distribute the trust assets documents in place. In instances where the first to the surviving spouse, she could add those spouse has died, there still exists a bypass trust assets to her irrevocable grantor trust. She for the benefit of the surviving spouse. For would enjoy the income in the trust, her estate those couples with these types of estate plan (i.e., her heirs) would get a step-up in basis on but with assets under $5.25 million, it’s not too her death, and the assets could be shielded for the cost of nursing home care or catastrophic late to change them.

But, what if one spouse has died and the illness after five years.

This same scenario applies in the case of insurviving spouse is still alive with assets in a bypass trust. Is there more planning to be done? surance trusts that were created during the life Assume a couple in 2000 with $1.8 million of the first spouse to die. The trust was likely worth of assets. Husband died and $1.0 million intended to shield the surviving spouse’s estate was payable to the bypass trust under his will for from estate taxes, but the increased exemptions the benefit of his wife. According to the terms make the insurance trust unnecessary. There of the trust: (1) she can have all the income, (2) is an income tax return due each year that is she is entitled to distributions for her health, ed- a burden in both time and money. There is no ucation and support, and (3) a trustee can distri- step-up in basis at the death of the surviving bution all the trust assets to her for any purpose, spouse, and the assets are probably not protecteven if the trust is depleted. The purpose of this ed from the cost of long-term care.

While the trusts in this example give the trust was clearly to shield the first million of the estate from estate taxes when the surviving trustee wide latitude in distributing trust assets spouse later died but gave the trustee the power to spouses, not all trusts are the same. If the trustee does not have the power to distribute to make unlimited distributions to the spouse.

Now also assume the wife has, in the inter- outright to the spouse, there may be an alternavening years, protected her own $800,000 from tive way to accomplish these objectives. New the cost of long-term care by placing those as- York state has a very generous decanting statsets into an irrevocable trust. In the meantime, ute that may be utilized to “fix” the trust. It may the bypass trust has grown to $1.6 million dol- not be too late.

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BUSINESS NEWS

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A launch party for locaLI bred (www.locaLIbred.com), a new online business, showcasing Long Island’s best local artisans and makers through curated gift boxes (aka Long Island in a Box!) was held at Launchpad in Huntington on Nov. 8.

The event was attended by several of the flagship local establishments in Huntington including Six Harbors Brewing Co., Rust & Gold, Nitro Space, Radio Radio and Vauxhall, which provided food and drink. Additionally, many

Long Island makers featured in locaLI bred’s curated gift boxes were there serving and/or showcasing their local products including Sail Away Coffee, PLAIN-T, Little Bird Kitchen, Dolce Press and Utopia Bath. locaLI bred’s mission is to highlight the Island’s ingenuity and craftsmanship. Filled with both edibles and nonedibles, each box supports at least 10 local businesses across Long Island, from artists to jam makers, spice blenders to candle makers, and everything in between.

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STONY BROOK: If you need a great day out after all the hustle and bustle and all that turkey on Thanksgiving, then head down to Stony Brook Village for a full day of Black Friday family-friendly events on Nov. 23, starting at noon.

With close to 30 shops and seven restaurants to choose from, you can spend this traditional bargain day accomplishing what you need to in one of the most picturesque settings on the North Shore, overlooking Stony Brook Harbor.

Take in the sounds of holiday carolers and wind chimes, the sights of festive windows and relax at great restaurants like Sweet Mama’s, Pentimento, Crazy Beans, Mirabelle Tavern at Three Village Inn, Robinson’s Tea Room, Fratelli’s Italian Eatery and The Country House. Admission is free and the day also includes live music and raffles with WALK Radio and “Walkie Bear,” a petting zoo, wine tastings at Lake Side Emotions, dance performances by Roseland School of Dance and great specials, discounts and sales galore.

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Danielle Quigley, left, general manager of Panera Bread in Hicksville, and Greg George, right, vice president of operations, Doherty Enterprises Inc. presented a check for $13,944.02 to Brianne Baird, center, of Memorial Sloan Kettering on Nov. 14. The funds were raised during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where a portion of the proceeds from sales of its iconic Pink Ribbon Bagel benefited

MSK, whose mission is the progressive care, control and cure of cancer and its allied diseases. The funds raised will help Memorial Sloan Kettering find new and better treatments for those fighting breast cancer.

Participating Panera Bread locations in our area owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises included East Northport, Farmingdale, Hauppauge, Huntington Station, Huntington Village, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson.

• St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket seeks new merchandise vendors for its Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee to reserve a table is $75. Call Todd at 631941-4141 for more information.

• The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills seeks artists and craftspeople to show and sell their work at its 55th annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair on Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested vendors may call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.net.

• Deepwells Mansion, 497 Moriches Road, St. James seeks merchandise vendors for its annual Deepwells Holiday Boutique on Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an application or more information, call 631-563-8551.

• Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 Pond Path, East Setauket seeks vendors for its 2018 Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $30 for an 8-foot space. For additional details, call Judy at 631-285-6908.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Are statins effective for primary prevention?

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Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Yet, some in the medical community believe that more patients should be on this class of drugs while others think it is one of the most overprescribed medications. Suffice to say, this is one of the most polarizing topics in medicine — probably rightfully so.

The debate is over primary prevention with statins. Primary prevention is treating people with high cholesterol and/or inflammation who may be at risk for a cardiovascular event, such as a stroke or heart attack.

Fortunately, most physicians would agree that statins have their place in secondary prevention — treating patients who have had a stroke or heart attack

By David already or have coronary artery disease.

Dunaief, M.D. We are going to look at benefits and risks for the patient population that could take statins for primary prevention.

On one side, we have the statin as Rocky Balboa, coming out to fight off cancer risk, both overall and esophageal, as well as improving quality of life and glaucoma. On the other, we have the statin as Evel Knievel, demonstrating that reckless heroics don’t provide longevity, but they do increase diabetes risk, promote fatigue and increase cataracts. Let’s look at some of the evidence.

Effect on cancer

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine involved 300,000 Danish participants and investigated 13 cancers. It showed that statin users may have a 15 percent decreased risk of death from cancer (1). This is exciting news.

However, there were major limitations with the study. First, the researchers did not control for smoking, which we know is a large contributor to cancer. Second, it was unknown which of the statin-using population might have received conventional cancer treatments, such as radiation and chemotherapy. Third, the dose of statins did not correlate to risk reduction. In fact, those who took 1 to 75 percent of prescribed statin levels showed more benefit in terms of cancer mortality risk than those who took more. We need a better-designed trial that is prospective (forward looking) to determine whether there really is an effect. I would say that Rocky Balboa came out of this fight pretty banged up.

Quality of life and longevity: a mixed bag

In a meta-analysis involving 11 randomized controlled trials, considered the gold standard of studies, statins did not reduce the risk of all-cause mortality in moderate to high-risk primary prevention participants (5). This study analysis involved over 65,000 participants with high cholesterol and at significant risk for heart disease.

However, in this same study, participants at high risk of coronary heart disease saw a substantial improvement in their quality of life with statins. In other words, the risk of a nonfatal heart attack was reduced by more than half and nonfatal strokes by almost half, avoiding the potentially disabling effects of these cardiovascular events.

The decision to take a statin is an important one.

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Another study showed that statins may play a role in reducing the risk of esophageal cancer. This is important, since esophageal cancer, especially adenocarcinoma that develops from Barrett’s esophagus, is on the rise. The results showed a 28 percent risk reduction in this type of cancer. The authors of the study surmise that statins may have a protective effect. This was a meta-analysis of 13 observational studies (2).

Although there is an association, these results need to be confirmed with randomized controlled trials. Remember, aspirin has about the same 30 percent reduction in colorectal cancer, yet is not recommended solely for this use because of side effects.

Eye diseases: mixed results

In two common eye diseases, glaucoma and cataracts, statins have vastly different results. In one study, statins were shown to decrease the risk of glaucoma by 5 percent over one year and 9 percent over two years (3). It is encouraging that the longer the duration of statin use, the greater the positive effect on preventing glaucoma.

Statins also help to slow glaucoma progression in patients suspected of having early-stage disease at about the same rate. This was a retrospective (backward-looking or looking in the past) study analyzing statin use with patients at risk for open-angle glaucoma. There is a need for prospective (forward-looking) studies. With cataracts, it is a completely different story.

Statins increase the risk of cataracts by over 50 percent, as shown in the Waterloo Eye Study (4). Statins exacerbate the risk of cataracts in an already high-risk group: diabetes patients.

Fatigue effect

Some of my patients who are on statins ask if statins can cause fatigue. A randomized controlled trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reinforces the idea that statins increase the possibility of fatigue (6).

Women, especially, complained of lower energy levels, both overall and on exertion, when they were blindly assigned to a statin-taking group. The trial was composed of three groups: two that took statins, simvastatin 20 mg and pravastatin 40 mg; and a placebo group. The participants were at least 20 years old and had LDL (bad) cholesterol of 115 to 190 mg/dl, with less than 100 mg/dl considered ideal.

In conclusion, some individuals who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease may need a statin, but with the evidence presented, it is more likely that statins are overprescribed in primary prevention. Evidence of the best results points to lifestyle modification, with or without statins, and all patients with elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol should make changes that include a nutrient-dense diet and a reduction in fat intake, as well as exercise.

References:

(1) N Engl J Med 2012;367:17921802. (2) Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Jun; 11(6):620–629. (3) Ophthalmology 2012;119(10):2074-2081. (4) Optom Vis Sci 2012;89:1165-1171. (5) Arch Intern Med 2010;170(12):1024-1031. (6) Arch Intern Med 2012;172(15):1180-1182.

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.

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Candlelight House Tour

Tickets are still available for the Three Village Historical Society’s 40th annual Candlelight House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour five houses in the Three Village area presented in full holiday decor with attention to architectural features and historic details. Tickets are $50 per person, $45 members. An optional breakfast at the Old Field Club from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. is available for an additional $20.

For more information or to order tickets, call 631-751-3730, email info@tvhs.org or visit www.tvhs.org. Tickets may be picked up at the Three Village Historical Society located at 93 North Country Road, Setauket.

Cast call

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold open auditions for “The Miracle Worker” on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. All roles open. Readings will be from the script.

Please bring picture/resume. Read-through will be held Feb. 28 with full rehearsals beginning on March 2. Performances will be held from April 6 to 28. For further information and full details, call 631-928-9202 or visit http:theatrethree.com/auditions.html.

Holiday Tea

Wading River Congregational Church will host its 23rd annual Holiday Tea & Antiques Appraisal at its reception hall, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature an antique appraisal, a musical performance by Shoreham-Wading River High School students, sandwiches, desserts, tea and mulled cider. Tickets in advance are $18 per person, $20 at the door. To reserve, call 631-929-7257.

Making Memories

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will host a special event for people with dementia and their care partners on Monday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. As part of its Making Memories with Movies and Music series, the theater will celebrate the lives of our military veterans with patriotic film clips and a musical performance by Roberta Fabiano. $5 per person includes popcorn and a beverage. Registration is required by calling 631-423-7610, ext. 0.

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42. Handrail post 45. “Snow ____,” band 49. Between Sigma and Epsilon 51. Tittering laugh sound 54. Savory taste sensation 56. Asian wild ass 57. From chicken pox 58. He was terrible 59. Elders’ teachings 60. Neon effect 61. Exercise groups 62. Adhesive 63. Not his 66. *The oldest balloon animal 68. Hitherto *Theme related clue.

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Winners of Art League’s Members’ Exhibition Part One announced

‘Yosemite Pine’ by Sungsook Setton

Art League of Long Island recently announced the winners of its 63rd annual Members’ Exhibition Part One, now on view at its Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. The exhibit, which features 92 works of art, will be on view through Nov. 25. Part Two of the exhibit will be on view from Dec. 8 through Jan. 6.

Exhibition juror Stephanie Gress, director of curatorial affairs at the Suffolk County

Vanderbilt Museum, selected four artists to receive Awards of Excellence including Old Bethpage’s Gerry Hirschstein for his oil painting titled “Mac’s Beachfront Dining”; Garden City’s Liz Masi for “Blue Beauty,” oil paint on linen canvas mounted on board; Lilian Masten of East Patchogue for her mixed media titled “Mapping the Road”; and Setauket’s Sungsook Setton for her ink and watercolor painting titled “Yosemite Pine.”

Gress also chose four Honorable Mentions including Dix Hills’ Joseph Peragallo for “Under the Williamsburg Bridge,” a digital image capture/archival pigment print; Pat Posillico of Melville for an oil painting titled “Caumsett

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The event is free and open to the public.

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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BOOK REVIEW

‘Lulu The Broadway Mouse’

By Jenna Gavigan

Young Adult Novel Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel

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“Not to brag (well, this is my story, so I guess if I’m going to brag, this is the place to do it, right?) but my house is the most beautiful, most magical, most jaw-droppingly fabulous place in the world …”

o begins Jenna Gavigan’s charming young adult novel “Lulu the Broadway Mouse,” appropriately subtitled “Tiny Dreamer. Big Dream.” And what is the protagonist’s house? It is the Shubert Theatre, located at 225 West 44th Street in New York City.

Here is where the sassy young mouse and her family work and reside.

Gavigan made her Broadway debut as a teenager in the 2003 “Gypsy” revival, which starred Bernadette Peters. It is clear that Lulu is both a celebration of the author’s experience as well as a peek behind the curtain. “Show business is an uncertain path full of highs and lows, hills and valPhotos from Media Masters Publicity leys, sunshine and clouds … but still …”

The tale (tail?) paints a picture of a theater Above, author Jenna Gavigan; right, the cover world that is both exciting and challenging, of her first book full of rewards and disappointments — but, most of all—lessons in life.

Bet, who befriends Poppy, the first mouse Lulu works with her mother in the ward- ever to work in the building. It is a wonrobe department and has one goal:to per- derful story in the narrative’s rich tapestry. form on a Broadway stage. While it’s a “These mice are here to help us,” says Bet. daunting proposition, she is a wonderful “They’re our coworkers, not our enemies.” role model of inspiration and drive: Lulu’s world is populat“Here’s the thing, though.

We are appropriately ed with a winning variety In case you’d forgotten. I of characters including the know I’m eloquent and fun- reminded that it is not stage manager, the child just the performers ny and it’s easy to forget … wrangler, the dance capI’m a mouse. A darn cute and but everyone from box tain, backstage staff, actors talented one, but, well mice and, of course, the show’s can’t be on Broadway. At office to backstage who star, the regal-yet-kind Stelmake the music. least, none of us ever have la James. “What’s importbeen. I know it’s not fair. It’s ant is to remember that it just the way it is. True, plenty of things nev- takes a team, a village, a family to put on er happened until they did. No one had ever a Broadway show and take care of the thewalked on the moon until that Neil Arm- atre.” Here is the bustle of theater life, the strong guy did it.” demands of rehearsals and the excitement Lulu we learn (like all mice) can talk. of performance. And we are appropriately “We can talk everywhere … but so far, only reminded that it is not just the performers theatre people listen.” Gavigan creates a but everyone from box office to backstage mythology with the story of a seamstress, who make the magic.

Driving the story is the arrival of young and diminutive Jayne, the new understudy for the show’s child star, Amanda. Amanda is the epitome of selfish and self-absorbed; she is a bully and a manipulator. “Sometimes dreams come with terms and conditions.

Sometimes dreams come with Amanda.” But Gavigan ultimately presents a dimensional character, whose harshness is rooted in a deep-seated insecurity.

What ensues in this enchanting work and how Lulu pursues her dream make for an eventful and engaging journey: “Because everyone — no matter what size or species — deserves to live their dream.”

While the book will be embraced by children (and adults) with a passion for theater, the lessons that are offered are universal and told in a way that all readers will embrace the joy that is both the heart of Lulu and Lulu the Broadway Mouse.

Recommended for middle school readers, “Lulu the Broadway Mouse” is available at your local Barnes & Noble bookstore; can be ordered at Book Revue in Huntington; and is online at Running Press Kids, Hatchette Book Group, Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information on the author, visit iamjennagavigan.com and on Twitter and Instagram @Jenna_Gavigan.

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BY HEIDI SUTTON It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. Beautifully decorated for the holidays, the historic theater is currently presenting its annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” a community treasure that is celebrating its 35th season.

Based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel of the same name, the story is a familiar one that yet needs to be retold often as a reminder to keep the spirit of Christmas in our hearts all year round.

Adapted for the stage by Theatre Three’s Executive Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel, it tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge (Sanzel), a man who has allowed himself to succumb to the mighty dollar and lives in the world of business. When we meet Scrooge for the first time, he is a bitter and stingy and feared man who has a particular abhorrence for Christmas and charity. He considers the poor and needy to be lazy. “I cannot afford to make idle people merry,” he sneers.

It is only when he is visited by the ghost of his business partner Jacob Marley (Andrew Lenahan) on Christmas Eve that he is given a shot at redemption. Enveloped in the chains he has forged in life, Marley tells Scrooge he will be visited by three spirits — the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, who eventually help him discover the true meaning of Christmas and save his immortal soul.

With the Ghost of Christmas Past (Michelle LaBozzetta) we visit Scrooge as a young boy, left alone at boarding school for Christmas; as an apprentice at Fezziwig’s where he falls in

love with Belle; and the exact point when he meets Marley (“and so it began”) and his life begins to unravel.

A “cheeky” Ghost of Christmas Present (Stephen Wangner) brings Scrooge to his clerk Bob Cratchit’s (Douglas Quattrock) home where he sees an ailing Tiny Tim and to his nephew Fred Halliwell’s (Steven Uihlein) home to understand how his late sister’s son feels about him.

Finally, the daunting Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Steven Uihlein) shows Scrooge the shadows of what is yet to come, including his own death and how those around him are affected. The harrowing experience is exactly what the miser needs to turn his life around.

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by Randall Parsons, lighting by Robert W. Henderson Jr., musical direction by Brad Frey and the many special effects produce a beautifully executed well-oiled machine with powerful performances from the entire cast.

Arrive a little early and be treated to a selection of Christmas carols by the actors in the lobby and stay afterward for a photo keepsake with Scrooge. The $5 fee goes to support the theater’s scholarship fund.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. 29. Please note all evening shows begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person through November; $35 adults, $28 seniors and students in December. For more information or to order tickets, call 631-9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Liverpool Shuffle returns to the Vanderbilt

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The Liverpool Shuffle, the popular Long Island Beatles tribute band, returns for its 10th performance at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The band performs and sings with infectious enthusiasm, high energy and an entertaining sense of humor that sets them apart from other tribute bands. People who attend their concerts agree — The Liverpool Shuffle really sounds like The Beatles.

Joe Refano, who formed the group in 2003, describes its act as “authentic, live Beatles music performed by professional Beatlemaniacs.” The four musician-singers are veterans of the New York music scene with a combined 125 years of experience. “The Beatles created the greatest popular music in history,” Refano said, “and we attempt to play it like they did.”

The band and the Vanderbilt encourage audience members and museum visitors to join them to collect food for the Long Island Cares Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Collection bins will be located in the planetarium lobby.

Tickets are $20 for adults online at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org or $25 at the door. Children ages 5 to 15 pay $15 (online or at the door). Children under 5 are free. For more information, call 631-854-5579.

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The owner or manager of that store then has the money to advertise in the newspaper, which in turn brings them more customers, which brings more money, which brings

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YOUR TURN

BY JOHN TURNER

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s the famous philosopher Yogi Berra once said, “You can observe a lot by just watching,” and between the passage of the 2,018 common nighthawks we tallied over the 41 days of the 2018 season at the Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch, we had plenty of time to watch and observe.

One of those observations involved the daily movement of large mixed-blackbird flocks, flying north each evening, their destination being the communal nightly roost they established in the reed (Phragmites) beds at the southern edge of Conscience Bay, just north of the Grist Mill in Frank Melville Memorial Park in Setauket.

Joined by European starlings, red-winged blackbirds and brown-headed cowbirds, the flocks, numerically dominated by common grackles, would stream over us at the Stone Bridge and then, as they passed over the northern bridge at the northern end of the pond, descend abruptly to land on the narrow and slightly arching stalks of the Phragmites.

Their predictable movement each night of the Nighthawk Watch reminded me of another characterization, this one by the famous scientist Rachel Carson, who described the regular movement of birds such as these blackbird flocks as “faithful commuters” in the sky.

As they flew over us, the members of the flock vocalized continuously with quick sharp calls and we wondered why they might do that.

One answer for the continuous calling may be a way for a bird in a flock to let neighboring birds — in front, behind and to the sides — know of its presence, helping to maintain a buffer between the birds, thereby reducing the chance of collisions.

Maintaining this space is vital given the fact the several dozen to several hundred members of the blackbird flock are moving through the sky together, at 20-30 miles per hour, separated by mere inches. Makes you wish drivers on the Long Island Expressway were so talented, no?

One evening recently my wife Georgia and I walked to the north bridge to watch the blackbirds spill from the sky into the reeds. They descended into the marsh on both sides of the meandering tidal creek that flows from the

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spillway at the bridge. A constant cacophony of squeaks (one call sounds like a rusty gate opening), rasps and whistles filled the air as the birds called incessantly. Having landed, the grackles and other blackbird species must now be vocalizing for a different reason, but frankly we have no idea.

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roost do so to exchange information about the day they just experienced, such as what predators they encountered and food sources discovered. Could this be at least a partial answer to explain the thousands of garrulous grackles vocalizing into early evening, as they settle in to sleep for the night in the marshes of Frank Melville Park? Could there be other reasons?

Maybe, but we just don’t know.

I often encounter grackles in different settings, as evidenced by a recent walk in the county park just north of the Sherwood-Jayne House.

Heading up the west side of the property, I came to an opening in the forest where a small flock of 20 to 25 grackles was feeding on the ground.

They systematically flipped over leaves, pieces of bark and other woodland debris searching with their beautiful golden-yellow, black-centered eye, for food which for them consists of a variety of small insects, other invertebrates like slugs and worms, caterpillars, small salamanders and fruits and seeds, which collectively make up their omnivorous lifestyle.

If you are an astute observer of grackles you might notice that adult birds vary in their coloration. Not surprisingly, males are showier than the females, their plumage infused with a purplish iridescence. But you might occasionally see, especially during the colder months, individual grackles tending to have more of a bronzy-colored tint to their feathers, rather than purple. The latter bird is referred to as the “bronzed grackle” while the former is the “purple grackle.” For many years they were considered different species but are now recognized for what they are — interbreeding color morphs of the same species.

If you leave the friendly confines of the Three Village area and travel to the Island’s South Shore, you might encounter another grackle species native to Long Island — the boat-tailed grackle. This larger species, a breeder amid the salt marshes of the South Shore bays, gets its name from the keel shape tail tip of the bird, quite visible when a male flies directly away from you.

Want to experience grackles and their blackbird brethren closer to home though?

Just head to the bridge next to the Grist Mill in Frank Melville Park (www.frankmelvillepark. org) as dusk descends on an autumn day and face north toward the dense phalanx of reeds. If your senses aren’t overloaded by the sound and movement, perhaps you can figure out what the birds are saying to each other.

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

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COOKING COVE

Thanksgiving tidbits and nibbles

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Dolores’ Cranberry Cheddar Spread YIELD: Makes 24 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 ounces softened cream cheese • 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese • 2 tablespoons half and half • ¼ teaspoon mustard • ¼ teaspoon cayenne • 3 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, vigorously combine all ingredients except cranberries. Stir in cranberries. Place in a serving bowl and refrigerate or serve immediately with crackers and crudités.

My Grilled Oysters YIELD: Makes 12 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1½ sticks softened unsalted butter • 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives • 2 tablespoons hot sauce • Scant half teaspoon coarse sea salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 4 dozen large fresh oysters, scrubbed but not opened

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Place the butter, chives, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until completely combined. Transfer to small bowl. Meanwhile, light the grill. When it is hot, place the oysters, flat side up, on a sheet of aluminum foil on the grill rack. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until they open. Using tongs and being careful not to spill any of the liquid inside the shells, remove the oysters from the grill, remove the top shell and divide the prepared chive butter evenly among them.

Return to grill, cover and cook until butter is mostly melted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove from grill and transfer to a platter.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges and toasted baguette slices.

Not My Sister’s Brussels Sprouts YIELD: Makes 12 servings INGREDIENTS: • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • 3 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise • 10 garlic cloves, peeled • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large pan, heat oil over medium high heat, then add sprouts, cut side down. Evenly distribute garlic, salt and pepper, and roast, shaking pan frequently, until sprouts are browned on bottom and tender inside, about 35 minutes, depending on their size.

Remove from oven, transfer to a large serving bowl and toss with balsamic vinegar. Serve as hors d’oeuvres immediately or at room temperature accompanied by a dry rose or white wine or as a side dish to dinner.

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The turkey is nowhere near done, a fact which my mother-in-law, Rose, reminds me is because I didn’t do it her way. Uncle Hal is already smashed and proselytizing about the election. My 2-year-old great-nephew, Harley (named after his dad’s bike), is poking holes in the pumpkin pie. My greatniece, Opra (without the “h”), is wired to her iPhone. Aunt Dolores is already out on the deck having the first of many smokes, and my sister Lynn unveils a bowl of her “famous Brussels sprouts” while I internally grimace and mutter, “You shouldn’t have.”

To get him out of the kitchen because his after shave lotion is so staggeringly overpowering that I’m starting to feel woozy, I ask my brother-in-law, David, to go to the family room and turn on the parade or game and take platters of nibbles with him. Predictably, others follow in his wake and start gobbling (pun intended) everything in sight as if there were no dinner coming soon.

I ask my brothers to swirl their wine glasses outside while they light the grill to cook the oysters. No one except Uncle Hal has had enough to drink yet to bring up politics, but that should get rolling any minute and reach a crescendo over what’s left of the pumpkin pie.

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COVER STORY

‘Elf’ at the Engeman is full of laughs and Christmas cheer

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

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hether you’ve been playing carols for weeks or are just now contemplating putting up the tree, the end of Thanksgiving signals the official arrival of the holiday season. If this is the most wonderful time of the year in your house, there’s no better way to enjoy it than by catching “Elf`The Musical” at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport.

Based on the beloved 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, “Elf” tells the story of a little boy who crawls into Santa’s gift bag and ends up at the North Pole. Raised as an elf, the ever-growing Buddy has no idea he’s really human, even though he’s a terrible toymaker. When Buddy learns the truth about his identity, he sets out on a journey to New York City to reconnect with his roots and find his family.

Insulated by the always cheery atmosphere of Christmastown, it’s an understatement to say Buddy faces culture shock upon arriving in the Big Apple. But it will take a lot to keep Buddy from spreading Christmas cheer, especially to the person that needs it most: his Scrooge-y father.

“Elf” made its Broadway debut in 2010 with book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan and music by Michael Sklar and Chad Beguelin. Devoted fans of the film will appreciate the show’s faithfulness to the original script, including Buddy’s classic one-liners that make it so iconic. The musical numbers aren’t especially memorable and feel unnecessary at points, but they do open up the opportunity for some great dance routines.

The production begins with Santa (Gordon Gray) inviting the audience to join him as he reads the story of Buddy the Elf. There’s something so fun about these moments that allow actors to interact with the crowd and draw viewers in. And the little details in Santa’s scenes (his oversized chair with a bag of Doritos and the remote control stuffed in the cushion) feel genuine and cozy. Gray’s portrayal of Santa is effortless, funny and truly believable — his belly laughs will make you wonder if he’s the real deal.

Erik Gratton is no stranger to the role of Buddy. He also starred in the national tour of “Elf” and last year’s Madison Square Garden production. While it’s hard to shake off the image of Will Ferrell in that famous green hat, Gratton leaves it all on the stage with tons of energy and all the zany enthusiasm Buddy deserves. His first experience and subsequent obsession with a paper shredder will have you in stitches. It’s also worth noting that he approaches the show’s rare emotional moments with surprising tenderness. Gratton will break your heart at the end of the first act during “World’s Greatest Dad (Reprise).”

After fantasizing endlessly about what life with his dad will be like, Buddy meets his over-

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worked, agitated publisher father, Walter Hobbs (Joe Gately). Tension rolls off Gately in waves, and when Hobbs loses his temper, Gately fills the theater with powerful, roaring tirades. He’s a wonderful foil to Christianne Tisdale and Zachary Podair, who play Hobbs’s wife Emily and young son Michael. Tisdale and Podair have great chemistry as mother and son, and their duets in “I’ll Believe in You” and “There Is a Santa Claus” were personal favorites.

Of course, Buddy’s life is further turned upside down when he finds himself smitten with a beautiful, yet world-weary Macy’s employee,

Jovie (Caitlin Gallogly). Gallogly is delightfully edgy and jaded for the majority of the show, making her character’s eventual thawing that much more enjoyable. She also has one of the strongest voices in the cast, and her vocals in “A Christmas Song” and “Never Fall in Love With an Elf” are a treat for the ears.

The ensemble in “Elf” has several different roles to play, from elves in Santa’s workshop to retail employees and bitter mall Santas. They deserve major props for their elf scenes — since elves are tiny, the actors perform on their knees. It’s no small feat to sing and dance to

“Christmastown” from that position!

Choreographer Mara Newbery Greer and associate choreographer Tiger Brown are to be applauded for their hard work with the cast.

The intense tap dancing in “Nobody Cares About Santa” is another impressive surprise.

Set designer Nate Bertone creates a whimsical backdrop for the show, grounded by huge arches covered in snowflakes. The giant logos for Macy’s and Greenway Press are eye-catching, as are the creative use of props and background silhouettes to show scene changes in real time. While musical director Charlie Reuter and the small orchestra are tucked out of sight in the pit, they provide the perfect, almost cartoonish, accompaniment to this silly show.

All told, director Matt Kunkel has led the Engeman’s cast of “Elf” in a production that’s loads of fun for the whole family — a perfect fit for the holiday season.

A note on content: “Elf” does contain some brief mild language and lighthearted innuendo that most children won’t notice. The show is generally appropriate for all ages.

If you have some extra money to spare, consider making a donation after the show to the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry, which supports more than 150 local families each week.

Cast members will collect donations as you leave.

For more information, call 631- 261-4357.

See “Elf The Musical” now through Dec. 30 at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. Tickets range from $73 to $78 with free valet parking. For more information or to order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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Thursday 22 Turkey Trot

The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation will host its 11th annual 1k Turkey Trot for kids (8:30 a.m.) and a 5k Run/Walk for adults (9 a.m.) at Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park. Fee for adults is $30, $10 for kids. Registration is from 7 to 8:30 a.m. For further details, visit www.ourstatepark.com.

Nov. 22 to Nov. 29, 2018

Friday 23

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will host a Country Parlor Holiday Folk Art and Craft Show today, Nov. 24 and 25 and Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the historic Naugles Barn transformed into a winter wonderland and holiday shopping experience featuring baskets, tree trimming and holiday decor, wreaths, rugs, woodcarvings and much more.

Call 298-5292.

See Nov. 23 listing.

Christmas Craft Fair See Nov. 23 listing.

Vanderbilt holiday tours See Nov. 23 listing.

Monday 26

Centereach Fire Department, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach will hold its 10th annual Christmas Craft Fair and Chinese Auction today, Nov. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, call 631-588-9220.

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Tuesday 27

Vanderbilt holiday tours

Vanderbilt holiday tours

The Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society will present the Huntington Harbor Parade of Lights, a lighted maritime extravaganza that draws thousands of landlubbers to the shores of Huntington Harbor, at 6 p.m. Call 421-1985 for details.

Northport tree lighting

A tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holidays will be held at Northport Village Park at 7 p.m. Enjoy caroling by the Northport Chorale, a visit from Santa by fire truck, hot chocolate and cookies and live reindeer from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 754-3905.

WinterTide concert

The Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, Port Jefferson Conservancy of Arts & Education and the Port Jeff Village Dept. of Recreation continue their WinterTide Evenings at the Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a concert featuring the music of North India with Dee Harris and Nitim Mohan from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Visit www.gpjac.org for full schedule.

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

Start your holiday season with the tree lighting at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport at 4:40 p.m. This free event in the mansion courtyard will feature caroling, cookies, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Call 854-5579.

Holiday Folk Art Show

Christmas Craft Fair

Parade of Lights

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Holiday Folk Art Show

Guided tours of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport , decorated elegantly for the holidays by local designers and garden clubs, will be held today and every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1) at regular intervals from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visitors pay the general admission fee to the museum plus $6 per person for the tour. Call 854-5579.

Lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Enjoy a reenactment of the famous scene from “A Christmas Story” with a special performance by the Northport Tigerettes, holiday treats and more. Free.

Call 754-3905.

See Nov. 23 listing.

Needleworkers meeting

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at Kings Park Library, 1 Church St., Kings Park at 7 p.m. All levels welcome. No charge to attend the first meeting. Call 423-3738.

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Join the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport for a tree-lighting ceremony and a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 24. File photo by Heidi Sutton

Saturday 24

Holiday Folk Art Show See Nov. 23 listing.

Christmas Craft Fair See Nov. 23 listing.

Vanderbilt holiday tours See Nov. 23 listing.

Caumsett hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a 6-mile hike through the park from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring lunch and drinking water. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Port Jefferson Santa Parade

The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Santa Parade at 11:30 p.m. The parade will kick off at the LIRR train station on Main Street in upper Port, go down Main Street, make a left on to West Broadway and finish at Santa’s Workshop at the Drowned Meadow Cottage. Tour the workshop from noon to 4 p.m. and take a photo with Santa. Free. Questions? Call 473-1414 or 473-2945.

Comedy, Coffee & Croissants

Celebrate St. James continues its Comedy, Coffee & Croissants series at the Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James with a program titled Mel Brooks — The Early Years from noon to 2 p.m.

Historian Sal St. George will discuss the career of legendary comedian Mel Brooks. Coffee and croissants will be served. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors. To RSVP, call 862-4615 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

Santa at St. James General Store

Celebrate the holidays with a visit and photos with Santa Claus at the St. James General Store, 516 Moriches Road, St. James today and Nov. 25 and every weekend through Dec. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Call 854-3740 for further info.

Huntington holiday parade

The Town of Huntington’s annual holiday parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. on New York Avenue by the Big H Shopping Center and ends at West Neck Road. A holiday festival featuring a tree-lighting ceremony and a visit with Santa on Wall Street.

Call 351-3000 for additional questions.

Leg Lamp Lighting

Carl’s Candies, 50 Main St., Northport will host the Village of Northport’s annual Leg Lamp

Wednesday 28 Book signing

Join the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington for an evening with local authors Barbara Paskoff and Carol Pack as they speak about and sign copies of their new book, “Over Sixty: Shades of Gray, a Journey Through Life’s Later Years,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Thursday 29 Holiday Light Show

Smith Point County Park, 1 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley will present its annual Holiday Light Show today through Dec. 30 starting at 5 p.m. Drive through a seaside trail filled with light displays and holiday vignettes. Stop

by Holiday Village for a visit with Santa. $20 per car. Credit cards only. Questions? Call 5436622 or visit www.holidaylightshow.org.

An evening of jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will welcome the Interplay Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece jazz big band, in concert at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft. org to order.

Singer Songwriter Night

Back by popular demand, the Singer Songwriter Night series featuring Phillip Lofaso at the

NOVEMBER 22, 2018 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B23 Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington will return with sign-ups at 7 p.m. and open mic at 7:30 p.m. Original music only. No backline. $10 donation to perform, $5 for listeners. No preregistration required. Call 271-8423, ext. 12.

discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of the holidays.

Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

See review on page B21.

Theater

‘A Christmas Carol’

‘White Christmas’

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas The Musical” heads to the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown through Dec. 30. Based on the timeless and beloved film, this heartwarming holiday favorite comes to life on stage with well-known standards including “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Cabaret’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of “Cabaret” in the Shea Theatre in the Islip Arts Building on Nov. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14, $9.75 students. For more info, call 451-4163.

‘Elf the Musical’

Just in time for the holidays, the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Elf the Musical” through Dec. 30. Based on the beloved film, “Elf the Musical” tells the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father,

Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition when the 35th annual Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Dec. 29. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. All seats $20 in November! Tickets from Dec. 1 to 29 are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B12.

Diana Ross tribute show

Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a Diana Ross holiday tribute show through Jan. 10. A St. George Living History Production, admission is $50 adults, $48 seniors, groups of 20 or more $43 and includes lunch, tea and dessert. To RSVP, call 689-5888.

‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present Tom Mula’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 3 p.m.

What happened to Ebenezer Scrooge’s infamous partner, Jacob Marley? Enjoy “A Christmas Carol” from a different, funny and touching perspective. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Charles Dickens’‘A Christmas Carol’ The Minstrel Players will present its annual weekend production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. Reservations required by calling 750-3417 or email tickets.minstrelplayers@gmail.com.

‘Mamma Mia!’

Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket will present a student production of “Mamma Mia!” on Dec. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. All seats are $20. To order tickets, call 730-4357.

Dance

‘The Nutcracker’ in Port Jeff

Harbor Ballet Theatre will present its 27th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., Dec. 1 at 3 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. All seats are $25. To order, visit Eventbrite.com. For further information, call 331-3149.

‘The Nutcracker’ at SBU

Film

‘Mamma Mia! 2’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport will screen “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-2313.

‘Fly Away Home’

Join the Smithtown Library, Main Branch, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown for a matinee screening of “Fly Away Home” on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Open to all but registration is required by calling 360-2480, ext. 235.

Holidays of Horror 3

Retro Picture Show will present Holidays of Horror 3, a double feature screening of “Gremlins” and “Black Christmas” at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Nov. 23 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $22, $18 members at www. cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Monrovia, Indiana’

As part of its Real to Reel series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the documentary “Monrovia, Indiana” on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Ticket are $12, $7 members. To order, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Seiskaya Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 20 to 23. With special guest artists Daniel Wagner and Max Lippman. Tickets are $40 adults, $34 children and seniors; $5 discount on tickets purchased before Dec. 1. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.nutcrackerballet.com.

‘Superman The Movie’

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of “Superman The Movie,” Fathom Events will bring the classic movie to select theaters nationwide on Nov. 27. The special event will include a screening of the 1941 Max Fleischer Superman animated short, “The Mechanical Monsters,” Participating theaters in our neck of the woods include Island 16 Cinema de Lux and Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas at 7 p.m. To order tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

‘Parkland: Inside Building 12’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will hold a special screening of the documentary “Parkland: Inside Building 12” on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Guest speakers will include director Charlie Minn, Linda Beigel, mother of one of the shooting victims, Scott Beigel, and Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol. Tickets are $16, $11 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR

Celebrate the holiday season with the cast of Charles Dicken’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Theatre Three. The show runs through Dec. 29.

Photo from Theatre Three

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MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, 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 + 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 the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital Religious Education: 631–928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145

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 DEACON WAYNE T. PADULA Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm • Saturday 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: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday: 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.

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

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” We pray for justice...

We support local and global initiatives to bring justice to the marginalized and understanding among persons of different faiths – and more!

We pray for peace...

We organize and march and support organizations that call for an end to violence in our homes, our country, our world – and more!

We pray for shelter and safety...

We work with disaster relief organizations, Habitat for Humanity, the Sunshine Prevention Center for Youth and Families – and more!

We pray for the hungry...

We operate the Island Heart Food Pantry in Middle Island as well as an emergency pantry in our building – and more!

We pray for God’s extravagant welcome...

An open and affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ (UCC. org) we welcome LGBTQ persons, as well as the differently-abled, persons in recovery, doubters and believers alike – and more!

We welcome YOU to join us in worship on Sundays for our 8:30 quiet/Communion service or for our 10:00 service, which includes Sunday School for children. Come see what “more” we offer!

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Main Street, Stony Brook • 631–751–0034 www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: THE REV. FARRELL D. GRAVES, PH.D., VICAR Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch.

We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey.Walk with us.

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/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.

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

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EAST NORTHPORT JEWISH CENTER

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

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 55 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Devine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 Am - 11:15 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office*

Jewish CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“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

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”

Jewish 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

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 Saturdays 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 and 10:30am both with Holy Communion Adult Bible Study at 9:30am on Sundays Sunday school during 10:30am service Wednesday Night--7:30pm 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 MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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 Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Thanksgiving Worship Service 10 am We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Methodist 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. LINDA BATES–STEPE, PASTOR

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“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR REV. JOHN MORRISON, ASSISTANT PRIEST REV. ANTHONY JONES, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington, • 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org • LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worshop 8:00am - Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00am - Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist 9:40am - Sunday School Thrift Shop Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays - Noon to 3pm Saturdays - 10am to 3pm

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Commack’s New York Dance Theatre gears up for its 37th annual production of ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet, but as a former student and soloist under George Balanchine he is one of a select few authorized to use the original pas de deux choreography of his mentor. Ohman will continue his tradition of playing the role of the grandfather in the party scene that opens the ballet.

The role of Clara’s mysterious godfather Herr Drosselmeier will be played by former New York City Ballet soloist Robert Maiorano.

With the elegant Christmas party scene, the drama of the magical growing Christmas Tree, the Battle of the Toy Soldiers and Giant Mice, the live Snow Storm and the bril-

liant dancing in the Land of the Sweets, “The Nutcracker” appeals to all ages.

In all, a cast of 80 children, preprofessional and professional dancers will bring this classic story ballet to life on the stage of the university’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse. The children’s roles are performed by students of the Frank Ohman School of Ballet in Commack, representing a variety of towns in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Tickets for this full production ballet are $42 adults, $32 seniors and children 12 and under. To order, visit www.ohmanballet.org or call 631-462-0964.

New York City Ballet’s Brittany Pollack and Daniel Ulbricht are this year’s special guests.

Photo courtesy of New York Dance Theatre

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SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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.

Unity UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

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.

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

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New York Dance Theatre, under the direction of former New York City Ballet soloist Frank Ohman, will present its 37th season of “The Nutcracker” at Hofstra University, 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, on Saturday, Dec.15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 with performances each day at noon and 5 p.m.

Special guest artists Daniel Ulbricht and Brittany Pollack of New York City Ballet return to perform as the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier.

Over the years, Frank Ohman has created original dances and scenes that have been incorporated into the

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KIDS KORNER

THEATER REVIEW

Children enjoy a candy cane after bringing Postman Pete their letters to Santa in a previous year. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Programs

Let’s Celebrate Nature!

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “Mickey Mouse Goes Christmas Shopping” by R.H. Disney on Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. An activity will follow. Free.

Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

Hands-on at the Vanderbilt

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will offer preserved specimens for examination with a museum educator in the Memorial Wing on Nov. 23 and 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Free with museum admission. Call 854-5579 or 854-5539 for more info.

Color Splash

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will offer a children’s program titled Color Splash on Nov. 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Why are male birds, many creatures that live on reefs and butterflies splashed with so many amazing colors? Discover the answer through hands-on activities and make an animal craft to take home. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson for a drop-in program, Let’s Celebrate Nature on Nov. 23, 24 and 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Create a holiday decoration using materials found in nature. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Pre-Historic Hysteria

Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to take part in a Tiny Tots program titled Pre-Historic Hysteria at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown on Nov. 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of the natural world together. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Theater

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present Ken Ludwig’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” — the wild holiday adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer, on their quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year — Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 30. A joyful tribute to the holiday season! Tickets are $15. Call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org to order.

‘Frosty’

A Visit with Postman Pete

Children are invited to bring their prewritten letters for Santa to Postman Pete at the old Miller Place Post Office, 75 North Country Road, Miller Place on Sunday, Dec. 2 between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, caroling and a tour of the historic William Miller House while you’re there. Each child will receive a letter from Santa delivered to the home shortly after.

Cost is $10 per child. Visit www.mpmshistoricalsociety.org for further details. Deadline to register is Nov. 30. Call 476-5742.

He’s back! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Frosty” from Nov. 24 to Dec. 30. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29 with a sensory-sensitive performance on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m.

Join Barnaby, the littlest elf, and Franklynne, his reindeer friend, as they set off on a journey to save Christmas. Along the way they learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holiday season. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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

The cast of the show Photo by Courtney Braun

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ is stirring at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts

BY HEIDI SUTTON

The holiday season has arrived at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, and while adults can enjoy a performance of “White Christmas,” younger audiences can go see Ken Ludwig’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The adorable show runs through Dec. 30.

Directed by Christine Boehm, the play opens on a snowy Christmas Eve with Uncle Brierly (Tom Catt) reading Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to the audience. He gets as far as, “Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse” only to be interrupted by Amos the mouse (Jae Hughes) who is in fact stirring, cookie dough that is, to make cookies for Santa in hopes that he’ll show up this year.

Turns out that Amos and his best human friend Emily (Lorelai Mucciolo) were left off the Naughty or Nice list last year by Santa and didn’t receive any presents.

As they lament over their misfortune, an elf named Calliope (Lisa Naso) arrives to investigate. Seems a lot of children were left off the list last year, and Calliope enlists the help of Emily and Amos to prevent this from happening again. With only a few hours left until Christmas Day, the three

set off on an airplane to the North Pole on a quest to find this year’s Naughty and Nice list and to save Christmas. When they arrive at Santa’s workshop, they discover that a former elf, Sir Guy of Gisbourne (Catt), with the help of his sidekick Mulch (Anthony Panarello), sold the children’s Christmas list to retailers last year and plans to do it again this year. Can they be stopped in time?

Hilarity ensues with a chase scene through the audience, a surprise appearance from Amos’ brother (the incredible Hughes in a dual role), an exciting sword fight, a special visit by Santa and even a little snow in the theater at the end with the underlying message to make life an adventure.

With a running time of approximately one hour with a 15-minute intermission, this action-packed family-friendly show is the perfect first introduction to live theater.

Booster seats are available. Meet the cast in the lobby after the show for a holiday photo.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present Ken Ludwig’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” through Dec. 30 followed by Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” from Jan. 12 to Feb. 24. All seats are $15. For more information or to order, call 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK NOVEMBER 22 – NOVEMBER 28, 2018 TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS! Photo from SBU

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Jeff Otchere (4) takes a swipe at the ball during Sunday’s game.

Photo from SBU

Women’s swimming takes down LIU Post, then falls to St. Francis Brooklyn

The Stony Brook women’s swimming and diving team claimed two victories en route to a memorable win at University Pool on Nov. 17. The 124-109 decision marked the first win for the program since the team was reinstated last year following five years of renovations to the home pool.

It was also the first victory for Kerry Smith as a head coach.

The team then traveled to St. Francis Brooklyn and picked up three wins on Nov. 18. The Terriers ultimately got the dual meet victory, 133-107.

Home games for SBU Seawolves

“I couldn’t be prouder of our women,” said Smith. “When setting up the schedule for this year, this weekend was one in which I wanted to challenge them with back to back days to see how they’d respond. The women stepped up, supported each other and raced/dove well both days. It was a small step that’s going to make a big difference for our future. Can’t wait to watch what these ladies accomplish.”

Up next the Seawolves head to the ECAC Winter Championships being held in East Meadow from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.

Stony Brook basketball outlasts Norfolk State

UNCASVILLE, CONN.: The Stony Brook men’s basketball team outscored Norfolk State 21-10 in the final 8:05 of the game on Nov. 18 and pulled out a 72-65 victory over the Spartans to close its four-game Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Tournament schedule at 3-1.

Powered by junior forward Akwasi Yeboah’s (Chigwell, England) 18 points and 11 rebounds, four different Seawolves scored in double figures as Stony Brook ended the second half on a 21-10 run. Down 55-51, senior guard Jaron Cornish (Abaco, Bahamas) scored seven of his 15 in the final eight minutes to help the Seawolves earn their third win of the year.

SBU women’s rowing takes first at Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta

MEN’S BASKETBALL Dec. 1 vs. Quinnipiac Dec. 12 vs. LIU Brooklyn Dec. 16 vs. Delaware Dec. 19 vs. Hofstra Jan. 9 vs. Binghamton Jan 12 vs. New Hampshire

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Nov. 28 vs. New Paltz Dec. 1 vs. Cornell Dec. 8 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Dec. 15 vs. Wagner Dec. 30 vs. St. Francis Jan. 2 vs. Hartford

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“I think the biggest thing was responding after the loss last night,” said head coach Jeff Boals. “We use the equation E+R=O. The event happened, we lost the game. We did not play like we wanted to and we responded well. We were down and kept chipping away. We went offense-defense and made some big stops and hit enough free throws to have a big enough cushion,” he said.

Up next, the Seawolves opened their 201819 home schedule on Wednesday night, hosting Molloy at 6 p.m. at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. Results were not available as of press time.

From left, Shane Manner (coach), Rose Doherty, Loriana Demirciyan, Brianna Isola (coxswain), Elizabeth Varghese, Lucy Felong and Chris Seslar (coach) Photo from SBU

The Stony Brook women’s four rowing team took first place at the 45th Annual Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta at Cooper River, New Jersey, on Nov. 11.

The Seawolves led from the start of their 2,000-meter heat, finishing with a time of 8:34.79, well ahead of second-place finisher Manhattan, 9:12.93, third-place Binghamton B, 9:39.27, and fourth-place Scranton, 9:45.14.

In the second heat, Binghamton A finished with a time of 8:44.20, resulting in the Stony Brook women having the fastest time in the field.

This was the only race of the season for rowers Elizabeth Varghese, Lucy Felong, Loriana Demirciyan and Rose Doherty under the direction of coaches Chris Seslar and Shane Manner. The crew was coxed by Brianna Isola, racing in the alumni-donated boat The Paul J. Dudzick.

The 45th Annual Bill Braxton Memorial was hosted by the Philadelphia Girls Rowing Club. The regatta attracted NCAA-sanctioned schools as well as club-sponsored teams, totaling 10 schools in all.

Stony Brook rowing is one of the oldest athletic teams at Stony Brook University, tracing its origins to 1957 when the school was in Oyster Bay. The team is situated at the Port Jefferson Yacht Club at Port Jefferson Harbor.

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