PAGE B18 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • DECEMBER 01, 2016
Thursday 1 Book signing
Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Jean Mellano who will be speaking and signing copies of her new memoir, "Slipped Away," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.
Winter concerts
The Department of Music at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden, will present winter concerts featuring student performance ensembles today and Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Islip Arts Building. Concerts are free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. For more information call 451-4346.
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...and dates Dec. 1 to Dec. 8, 2016
Port Jefferson Village will host the 21st annual Charles Dickens Festival today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The village will magically transform into the Dickensian era with streets filled with roaming characters, fairs, musical performances, magic shows, Festival of Trees, ice skating and so much more. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.portjeff.com/dickens-festival/.
Christmas Craft Fair
Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 Pond Path, East Setauket will hold its 4th annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring handmade items, baked goods, basket raffle and vendors. Call 751-1775 for additional questions.
North Shore United Methodist Church, 260 Route 25A, Wading River will host its annual Christmas Craft Fair today and Dec. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. featuring unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations and a bake sale. For further information, call 929-6075.
Tree lighting in Holtsville
Christmas Fair HOLIDAY CONCERT Pianist Rexa Han will be featured at the Northport Symphony Orchestra's Into Winter Concert on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Back in Time, the tour will feature five homes, Gallery North and the Three Village Historical Society, all decorated for the holidays. For ticket prices and more information, call 751-3730.
First Friday at the Heckscher
The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington invites the community to celebrate an evening of holiday music performed by guitarist/singer Mike Munzer from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as part of its First Friday series. Explore the museum’s exhibits for free from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Questions? Call 351-3250.
Wading River tree lighting Little Flower Children’s Services, 2450 North Wading River Road, Wading River invites the community to its 2nd annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. Come take part in a cookie swap, enjoy music and refreshments and take a chance on a raffle. For further questions, call Maureen at 718-875-3500, ext. 5040.
STAC Open House
The Town of Brookhaven invites the community to its annual Christmas tree lighting at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville at 6 p.m. Get a preview of this year’s Holiday Light Show, meet costumed characters, enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes and meet Santa Claus who will be arriving by helicopter! Call 451-TOWN for more information.
The Smithtown Township Arts Council and St. James Model Railroad Club will hold their annual Holiday Open House weekend today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mills Pond House, 429 Route 25A, St. James. Enjoy a train display, art exhibit and Holiday Market featuring die-cast models, jewelry, collectible dolls and more. Admission to the train display is $2 adults, 50 cents for children. For additional information, call 862-6575.
Candlelight House Tour
Elvis Costello Tribute
The Three Village Historical Society will present its 38th annual Candlelight House Tour today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Titled Visions of Historic Setauket: A Look
Christmas/Craft Festival
Charles Dickens Festival
Christmas Craft Fair
The annual Christmas/Craft Festival at St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station takes place today from 4 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for unique crafts, vendor items, jewelry and white elephant specials. Kids can enjoy games, photos with Santa and a special shopping area. For information, call 473-2900.
See Dec. 2 listing.
See Dec. 2 listing.
See Dec. 2 listing.
Christmas/Craft Festival
Christmas Boutique
STAC Open House
Winter concerts
North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome Hungrytown in concert at 2 p.m. The folk duo will perform songs off of their latest album, "Further West." Free and open to all. For info, call 929-4488.
See Dec. 2 listing.
See Dec. 2 listing.
Friday 2
Hungrytown in concert
Christmas Craft Fair
Candlelight House Tour
Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will present Dance on Film on Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Film historian Philip Harwood will speak about Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and queens of tap, Eleanor Powell and Ann Miller and how they shaped the Hollywood musical and advanced the genre with the perpetual evolution of dance on film. Open to all. Free of charge. Call 421-5835 or visit www.tbeli.org for more information.
The United Methodist Women of the Smithtown UM Church, 230 Middle Country Road, Smithtown will hold its annual Christmas Boutique today and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include handmade crafts, a cookie walk, bake sale, Christmas ornaments, holiday gifts, wreaths and poinsettia plants, refreshments and a visit from Santa. A light lunch will be available. Please call 265-6945 for further information.
Saturday 3
See Dec. 2 listing.
Dance on Film
Christmas Boutique
Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. For more information, call 928-9100.
The Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will welcome Elvis Costello tribute band, Costello’s Flying Circus, in concert at 7 p.m. Free and open to all. To register, call 427-5165.
Drumming circle
Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary, 48 Old Post Road, Mount Sinai will host a drumming circle with John and Heidi Kowalchyk from 7 to 8 p.m. Free will donation. All are welcome. Call 473-0553.
Ballroom dancing
Learn the foxtrot at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook at 7:30 p.m. Instructor Kelly Ficarra of Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio will teach this ballroom classic. All levels welcome. Come alone or bring a partner. Open to all. To register, call 588-5024.
Canta Libre in concert
Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome harp quintet Canta Libre in concert at 7:30 p.m. Featuring works by Roussel, Schulhoff, Beethoven and Sir Arnold Bax. A reception with refreshments will follow. Free and open to all. Call 261-2900 for more information.
Into winter concert
The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hyman, will present a free concert at Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road, Northport from 8 to 9:30 p.m. featuring pianist Rexa Han, who will perform Piano Concerto No. 2 by Frederick Chopin. The orchestra will also perform Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven as well as music of Bruckner. No tickets required. Visit www.northportsymphony.org for further information.
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
Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring a cookie walk, jewelry table, bake sale and many gift ideas. Lunch will be available. For information, call 751-8809.
Christmas Market and Cookie Walk St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 309 Route 112, Port Jefferson will hold a Christmas Market and Cookie Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further questions, call 473-2236.
Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair
The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will present its 53rd annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair today and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring one-ofa-kind art and craft work created by 70 exhibitors. Meet the artists, see live art demos, join in on a hands-on art activity and enjoy live music. Free admission. For additional information, call 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.
Wooden Wonderland
Suffolk County Historical Society, 300 West Main St., Riverhead will host the 6th annual Wooden Wonderland: Carvers’ Holiday Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring dozens of vendors, handmade carvings, local artisan-crafted holiday gifts and unique wooden items plus live woodcarving and woodworking demonstrations. Admission is free. Call 727-2881 for additional information.
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
The Yaphank Presbyterian Church Community Center, 65 Main St., Yaphank will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 924-3723 for more information. Santa Claus (and in some cases Mrs. Claus too) is expected to make an appearance wherever you see this symbol.
* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.