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L.I. autistic artists showcased in Roslyn

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ALEC: PHOTO COURTESY OF LINDA LETO, ALEXA: PHOTO COURTESY OF INGA KREVATAS AND ANDREW: PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUREN KING

Roslyl Village Gallery is hosting "Through the Eyes of Autism" this weekend, an art show and sale showcasing the works of Long Island artists Alec Leto, Andrew King and Alexa Krevatas. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Life's Worc and Spectrum Designs. BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I

n honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Roslyn Village Gallery is hosting an art show and sale this weekend with the works of three artists on the autism spectrum. The works of Alec Leto, Alexa Krevatas and Andrew King will be on display from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Gallery owner Marsha Tarlow said 50 percent of the sales go to the artist and the other half is split between Life’s Worc, a nonproﬁt that provides comprehensive services and support to more than 2,300 people with developmental disabilities and autism in Queens and across Long Island, Spectrum Designs, a clothing manufacturer that is one of the largest employers of adults with autism in the country that recently moved to Port Washington, as well as the gallery. “This is not an art show about autism,” Tarlow said. “This is a showcase for three talented artists who happen to be autistic.” Alexa’s mother, Inga Krevatas of Franklin Square, said she bought her daughter

an easel and a paint-by-numbers set for Christmas when she was 15. Alexa, now 17, has grown as an artist, now practicing the pour-over method with her art, using diﬀerent colors and types of acrylic paint poured over the canvas. “She’s developed her own individuality,” Inga Krevatas said. “It helps her go to a nice, calm place for a couple of hours during the week, and she enjoys it. It’s part of her life now.” All three artists are taught by Mary Schneider in her Manhasset home. Inga Krevatas said her daughter often uses her hands instead of brushes for her works, which include landscapes, beach scenes and portraits, including a painting of Geraldo Rivera that she gave him at a fundraiser a few years ago. Alexa’s twin sister, Sophia, who is also on the spectrum, does not paint but is the ultimate cheerleader for Alexa, Inga Krevatas said. Alec’s mother, Linda Leto of Glen Head, said her son began painting about nine years ago during his freshman year of high school.

“It’s therapeutic. It’s calming,” she said. “It’s incredibly rewarding for him because when someone sees his paintings and compliments him or oﬀers to buy it, he gets extremely excited. I don’t think he looks at it as work.” Quickly, Alec, now 23, took to the visual arts and his second painting, a self-portrait, has been distributed across Philadelphia by a company that bought the rights to reproduce his work to use in its buildings. In 2011, Alec began working with oilbased paints, graduating from acrylics, and he began working with Schneider in 2013. “He used to draw in mosaics,” Linda Leto said. “When you looked at his paintings, it looked fragmented, but the further you stood back from it, you could clearly see the image. Sometimes when you look at a picture, it’s overwhelming and don’t know where to begin. She would break it down for him, and that’s how he learned.” Andrew’s mother, Lauren King of Manhasset, said her son began drawing at 7 years old by copying famous cartoon

characters. “We quickly discovered he had a talent,” Lauren said. “He was always running around the house with a Disney videotape in his hand. The art therapist had a hard time getting him to sit still, so she decided to sit on the living room floor and draw the tape in his hand. He started watching her, and by the time she was about to leave, she had him drawing the characters. He started by drawing Disney characters, and he developed into all different types of media.” Andrew, an employee at Spectrum Designs, has donated one of his sunset paintings to the company, where it hangs in the front lobby. Lauren King said Andrew, now 23, will spend hours on his art, but when he decides the piece is finished, he moves on to the next project. “He does have a sense of pride in what he does,” she said. “He’s definitely a lot calmer since he’s been painting, but he doesn’t have much attachment to his paintings. Once he’s done with a painting, he’s done with it.”

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Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM

Longines Masters of New York

Thursday, April 26 through Sunday, April 29, beginning at 8 a.m. (see schedule of daily events with times on the venue website)

Thursday is Mexican Night

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The Longines Masters Series rides into New York this weekend, the grand ﬁnale of the international, equestrian series that captures all of the glitz and glamour from its origin city of Paris. The weekend highlights include The Longines Speed Challenge on Friday night, The Riders Masters Cup, pitting Team USA vs. Team Europe, on Saturday night, and The Longines Grand Prix, awarding the best in show jumping on Sunday. Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com

The Butterfly Ball Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m.

Friday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 5/3/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Saturday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check

The Butterfly Ball takes flight this evening with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a farmto-table chefs’ dinner, and dessert and dancing to a live band, along with a live, exotic butterfly exhibit — all to benefit and enhance the preserve’s beautiful landscape with new features and programs for everyone to enjoy. Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info & Tickets: (516) 571-7901 • sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 5/3/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Sunday Only 30% Off Entire Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 5/3/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

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Buddy Guy Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m.

American blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy, who inﬂuenced eminent guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeﬀ Beck and John Mayer, will perform at this special, one-night concert event. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Word Up: Long Island LitFest 2018

Sunday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Held once a year, Long Island LitFest is a unique day of workshops, author readings, and book signings where visitors can meet well-known authors, purchase their books at a pop-up bookstore, and have them signed. The authors participating this year include Annabelle Gurwitch, David Denby, Susan Rieger, Meg Wolitzer, Steve Israel, Tom Clavin, Alyson Richman and Alan Zweibel, with former Friars Club historian Barry Dougherty serving as emcee.

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A night of Graham classics and contemporary works from one of the most celebrated modern dance companies in America features a program that includes Ekstasis, Panorama, Histoire (by Lucinda Childs), Embattled Garden, and Mosaic (by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui). Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 â€˘ tillescenter.org

2018 Greek Film Expo

Sunday, April 29 through Thursday, May 3 (see website for a schedule of screenings and times)

The Hellenic Film Society kicks oďŹ€ the 2018 Greek Film Expo at the Directors Guild Theater in Manhattan on Friday, April 27, with the festival hosting subsequent screenings at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria and Bow Tie Cinema in Manhasset. Two of the featured ďŹ lms include â€œSwing Away,â€? about a troubled golfer who travels to the island of Rhodes where she reconnects with her Greek roots, and â€œWorlds Apart,â€? three Greek love stories set in times of social and economic turmoil. Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria / Bow Tie Manhasset Cinema, 430 Plandome Road, Manhasset Info & Tickets: (718) 531-5074 or (917) 710-3027 â€˘ hellenicfilmusa.org

SiriusXM Presents: Todd Rundgrenâ€™s Utopia

Tuesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. In celebration of their reunion tour, Todd Rundgren, Kasim Sulton, and Willie Wilcox will perform from The Road to Utopia: The Complete Recordings (1974-82), a collection that brings their seven classic albums to life with evergreen hits like â€œHello Itâ€™s Meâ€? and â€œI Saw The Light.â€? Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 â€˘ paramountny.com

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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK rbor Day Family Festival

Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This weekend event, co-hosted by Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State OďŹƒce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, includes face painting, circus acts, caricaturists, tree seedling giveaways, a petting zoo, live music, an appearance by Smokey Bear and more. $20 per vehicle.

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay Info: 516-922-8678 or plantingfields.org

Dream is a Wish Princess Tea and Concert

Saturday, April 28 at 11:15 a.m., 2:15 and 5:15 p.m. The enchanting concert, A Dream is a Wish, returns to the Madison Theatre, with new adventures and Disney classics in which children can sing along to all their favorite Disney songs, such as â€œLet It Go,â€? â€œA Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,â€? â€œA Whole New World,â€? â€œI See The Lightâ€? and many more. There is a limited number of Breakfast and Tea tickets that accompany the performance.

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre | Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org

hink Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Bewildering Birds

Saturday, April 28, 12 to 1 p.m.

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May 3, 2018 â€˘ 7:30 p.m.

Children ages 8 and up will investigate the wonders of nature and historyâ€™s mysteries. Fact-ďŹ nding hunts through Westbury House and gardens will help to uncover clues and solve riddles. The event is free with admission.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

Topic: What is New in Diseases of the Blood KANTI RAI, MD is currently the

Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine and Professor of Molecular Medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine; Medical Director of the Hematology Lab, LIJ Hem-Onc Outpatient in New Hyde Park; and Medical Director of the Hematology Lab, CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) Research and Treatment Program in New Hyde Park. He is an international leader in the clinical evaluation and management of patients with CLL and his research in the field of CLL has pioneered contemporary approaches to this disease. Dr. Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for 40 years and his publication of the â€œRaiâ€? prognostic categorization of CLL in Blood in 1975 was a seminal paper incorporating basic clinical findings into a powerful prognostic schema that continues to be used by physicians and clinical investigators today. Through a longtime collaboration with Nicholas Chiorazzi, MD, and other CLL scientists at the Feinstein Institute, Dr. Rai and colleagues helped to establish the importance of fludarabine, now a standard-of-care treatment for CLL, and demonstrated the effectiveness of cladribine in treating hairy cell leukemia. Dr. Rai has published more than 200 original papers and book chapters.

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reate a Butterfly Feeder and Family Butterfly Day

Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1 to 5 p.m. (Maritime Explorium) and Sunday, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) Kids can create a butterďŹ‚y feeder using recycled Keurig cups while they explore various species of butterďŹ‚ies at the Maritime Explorium. Over the same weekend, the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy invites families to venture into their immersive, live butterďŹ‚y exhibit in Hempstead House, which features more than 120 exotic butterďŹ‚ies and an indoor tropical garden.

Where: The Maritime Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson / Info: 631-331-3277 or maritimeexplorium.org and Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info: 516-571-7901 or sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

herry Blossom Trees

Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. In Japanese culture, delicate cherry blossoms signify the fragility and beauty of life. During early spring, these breathtaking blooms can be admired in many areas across the U.S. At this workshop, children ages 5 and up can create cherry blossom branches using tissue paper and natural materials to admire all year long. $4 with museum admission; $3 LICM members.

Where: Long Island Childrenâ€™s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

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All Types of Kinds wins Big Break contest BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N While New York City-based alternative band All Types of Kinds was the official winner at the sixth annual “Your Big Break” at the Gold Coast Arts Center on Saturday night, musicians said the biggest benefits came from two things: bonding over music and performing. The annual contest, co-hosted by the Gold Coast Arts Center, Love Revolution Organization and Rick Eberle P.R., seeks out young but untapped talent through three rounds of performances. The winners then get a chance to perform at venues like the Paramount in Huntington – after performing for an audience and judges in Great Neck. “It definitely felt good up there. I think it was the lighting and the audience really had a good energy and we rode it,” said Rocco Stroker, one of the band’s three guitarists, who played in the final round of “Your Big Break.” “We were feeling that energy, even if our instruments liked to go out of tune every now and then.” In between performances, musicians could be seen congregating with fans and competitors alike. Lydia Von Hof, a 16-year-old singer and songwriter from Commack, for example, took a photo with All Types of Kinds. Von Hof, who was also a finalist at last year’s Your Big Break, said she loves this show because of the chance to wit-

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All Types of Kinds made their big break on Saturday night, winning the sixth annual Your Big Break contest. ness other musical styles, share her own work and be inspired. “It’s not really the winning spot that matters at the end of the day,” Von Hof said. “It’s the experience and the music – that’s what really matters.” Kaylee Shahira, a 21-year old soloist from northwestern Indiana now residing in Queens, said she moved to New York

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to pursue music a few months ago as she works on her new album. In fact, Shahira said “Your Big Break” was her ﬁrst real show in New York – and a humbling one, at that – and that she looks forward to building friendships and branching out. “It’s also just really nice to connect with like-minded people. Everybody here does have one thing in common: we either love music or we’re making it,” Shahira said. “There’s just a frequency in the room I really enjoy.” For Great Neck band Psychopompous, made up of Great Neck South alumni Justin Kelly, Beni Hahitti and Maximillian Nero, it was also an opportunity for get to know each other again. The group, which they ﬁrst formed in middle school, had relegated itself to playing during vacations, band members said, because of obligations with college. But the “Your Big Break” contest gave

them a rallying point of sorts. “Honestly, we didn’t come for the competition,” Nero, the group’s bassist, said on Saturday. “We came because we like to share our playing and our music with other people.” The group 37 Stripes, consisting of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Hahn and vocalist and guitarist Oscar Cellura, both of Manhasset Secondary School, as well as drummer Zach Levine of Syosset, recalled getting together for two hours every Friday night and Sunday morning to make sure they got everything right. Ultimately many friends and family members came out to support them, applauding with each line Eugenia KellyViner, the co-director of Love Revolution Organization, read of their biographies. And while the group did not win in the strict sense, members said performing there was definitely a worthwhile experience. “Getting all the practice down, you ultimately get to a point where you’re so confident, you’re up there, no worries, everything is good, vibes are bouncing off each other – just having a good time,” Cellura said. “At the end of the day, win or lose, it was a great session.” Music executive Mark Ambrosino, one of the judges, said skill level and originality were factors in rendering a decision. But for him, he said with a snap of the fingers, “it hits me or it doesn’t.” And while one group “stood out above the rest,” Ambrosino said the contest was more of a “learning process” for contestants and that performers gave him hope about the future of the industry. “I’m very concerned and I hold close to my heart the state of the music industry – or the lack thereof,” Ambrosino said on Saturday. “And I got a lot of hope from seeing some of the artists tonight. “I didn’t know what to expect and I walked out of here saying, ‘oh man, these guys, girls, kids, bands, are doing really creative stuff.’”

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Lydia Von Hof, a 16-year-old singer and songwriter from Commack, delivered an array of personal songs at the finale.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 | 7:30pm

MONDAY, MAY 14 | 11:30am

Revealing the Nazi obsession with art, the documentary ‘Hitler vs Picasso and the Others’ offers viewers a rare look at the systematic destruction and looting of the day. As well as ﬁnally bringing previoudsly condemned works to light.

In our Making Memories at the Movies events, individuals of all ages will enjoy clips of classic ﬁlms followed by guided conversation and reminiscence. Movies truly have the power to spark memories and create emotional connections.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 | 7:30pm

THURSDAY, MAY 24 | 7:00pm

THURSDAY, MAY 31 | 7:30pm

70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL: A CULTURAL CELEBRATION

THIS BUSINESS OF AUTISM

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 | 11:00am

MONDAY, JUNE 11 | 11:30am

Our annual Festival of the Arts performances conclude with our music students! They will be performing infront of friends and family to showcase their newfound skills!

Our Making Memories with Music events will allow participants with opportunities to sing, clap and laugh along with our specially trained musicians. This stroll down Memory Lane will engage everyone in attendance.

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Single dad (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his daughter (Kiersey Clemons) off to college. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly “jam sesh” into a father-daughter live act. After their ﬁrst song becomes a hit, the two embark on a journey of love & musical discovery.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 | 8:00pm

1968 & BEYOND: A LENNON TRIBUTE CONCERT WITH IMAGINE JOHN

Attention all Beatlemaniacs! Let’s bring it back to 1968! Join us for a rockin’ concert with Imagine John featuring Gary Van Scyoc, Elephants Memory, and Jimmy Mack on guitar.

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SUNDAY, MAY 20 | 4:00pm

‘URBAN POP ’ EXHIBITION OPENING AND ARTIST RECEPTION

Many contemporary artists have now merged modern influences such as street art, graffiti, architecture and urban culture into their work.. Artists in this exhibition bring a myriad of visual cultural influences to their fine art practice.

Centered around the launch of ‘Spectrum Designs’ new production facility in Port Washington, New York. The ﬁlm addresses the Join us for an evening of food, music and a book positive impacts of developing proﬁtable signing with author Francine Klagsbrun for her businesses while leveraging the unique book Lioness, Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel. capabilities of adults with autism. East Coast Co-presented by NY State Senator, Elaine Phillips. Premiere!

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Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens will speak at Temple Israel of Great Neck on Sunday, April 29, in conversation with Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League. Stephens, widely respected for his “contrarian twist” on issues, will discuss a wide range of domestic and foreign topics with Greenblatt, a leader of one on the most respected civil rights organizations. They will then open the program to questions from the audience. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Temple Israel Sanctuary. While there is no charge for the program, tickets are required for admission. They can be obtained online by going to: https://templeisraelofgreatneck.thundertix.com/events/125589. “We at Temple Israel embrace diversity of opinions—especially now at this time in our deeply polarized country—and are proud to model a dialogue anchored in respect and openness,” said Temple Israel Vice President Lynn Weitzman, who was instrumental in securing the Stephens’ presentation. Temple Israel Vice President Veronica Lurvey, who also played a key role in arranging for the program, said she wanted to bring Stephens to Temple Israel because “he is insightful about so many issues.” “We have a highly intelligent, knowledgeable community which values someone who takes the time to be thoughtful,” Lur-

vey said. “I think everyone will ﬁnd this to be a fascinating presentation.” Stephens began his career at The Wall Street Journal as an op-ed editor. He later worked as an editorial writer for the Wall Street Journal Europe, in Brussels. In 2006, he took over the paper’s “Global View” column and in 2009 was named deputy editorial page editor. For almost three years he served as editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. He is also a frequent contributor to Commentary magazine and a political analyst for NBC. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, recognizing his 2012 columns for The Journal for “incisive columns on U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics, often enlivened by a contrarian twist.” An ardent supporter of Israel, he says that “it remains vitally important that support for Israel remains fully bipartisan, not simply for the sake of Israel itself, but also for the moral health of both Democratic and Republican parties.” During the last presidential campaign he was part of the “Stop Trump Movement,” regularly writing Wall Street Journal articles opposing candidate Donald Trump. “I have heard Bret Stephens speak on a number of occasions and he is always riveting and enlightening,” said Temple Israel Rabbi Howard Stecker. “We are thrilled that he will be appearing at our synagogue in conversation with the CEO of the AntiDefamation League, Jona-

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Bret Stephens and Jonathan Greenblatt will be speaking at Temple Israel.

than Greenblatt.” Greenblatt, the chief executive of the ADL, leads all aspects of one of the most respected civil rights organizations in the country. Since taking the position in 2015, he has modernized the organization while re-focusing it on the dual mission it has had since its founding in 1913: to ﬁght the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Greenblatt has been vocal in criticizing the use of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against the State of Israel. He also led ADL’s creation of the #50StatesAgainstHate initiative pushing for strong hate crimes laws in every state after nine members of an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, were murdered by a white supremacist. Meanwhile, under Greenblatt, ADL continues its close collaboration on hate crimes with the FBI and law enforcement agencies coast to coast. Prior to joining the ADL, he served in the White House as special assistant to President Obama and director of the Oﬃce of Social Innovation and Civic Participation. Rabbi Stecker said “Temple Israel respects and celebrates diversity in multiple realms, including ideological and political perspectives. Given our diversity, we are uniquely positioned in our community to present a range of thoughtful approaches to the most pressing issues of the day. In this regard, the evening with Bret Stephens and Jonathan Greenblatt will continue an important Temple Israel tradition.” The program was made possible through a generous contribution from Rabbi Abraham B. Eckstein in memory of his late wife, Adele. Temple Israel of Great Neck, the region’s largest Conservative Jewish congregation, is located at 108 Old Mill Road. Further information about the program is available by calling 482-7800.

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Choral society tribute to Bernstein at temple The sixth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m., with A Centenary Celebration of the Music of Leonard Bernstein, performed by the Mineola Choral Society Chorus & Orchestra, Thomas W. Jones, conductor. A musician of extraordinary gifts, Leonard Bernstein gained international fame as a conductor, composer, pianist and educator. His compositions cover a remarkably wide range of styles and genres, from the modern complexity of his early three sympho-

nies, through two operas (â€œTrouble in Tahitiâ€? being the best known), thjazzinďŹ‚uenceded dance music from â€œFancy Free,â€? chamber music, songs, ďŹ lm music (On the Waterfrontâ€”nominated for an Oscar) and music theater, with the musicals â€œOn the Townâ€? and â€œWonderful Townâ€? (a Tony Award Winner). The 80-voice Mineola Choral Society and 37-piece orchestra, along with a 20-voice childrenâ€™s chorus from Grace Christian Academy in Merrick and soloists with boy soprano will present music from the shows â€œWest Side Storyâ€? and â€œOn The Town,â€? with selections from Mass and

Chichester Psalms. This season, the Mineola Choral Society celebrates 70 years of presenting the highest quality choral music to Long Island communities. Conductor Thomas W. Jones joined the society in 2006 and is also conductor of the Huntington Menâ€™s Chorus and the Stone House Singers, a chamber choir in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Tickets are $20 or 2@$35. For further information about subscription discounts and to purchase tickets, call (516) 482-5701. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

Lecture of diseases of blood at Emanuel Dr. Kanti Rai, will offer an Issues in Medicine lecture, â€œWhat Is New in Diseases of the Blood,â€? at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, on Thursday,

May 3 at 7:30 p.m. The Issues in Medicine series is part of SCW Cultural Arts at Emanuel. Dr. Rai is currently

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Kanti Rai to offer lecture on diseases of the blood.

the Chief of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research and Treatment Program at North ShoreLIJ Cancer Institute, an Investigator at the Peter Karches Center for CLL of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, and Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, where he also holds the title of Professor of Molecular Medicine. He is an international leader in the clinical evaluation and management of patients with CLL and his research in the ďŹ eld of CLL has pioneered contemporary approaches to this disease. A Q&A and refreshments will follow the lecture. Admission is free. Call 516.482.5701 for further information. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.

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Jazz hors d’oeuvres for spring parties Recently, Culinary Architect catered the opening of Anything Goes: The Jazz Age at The Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn. This fabulous, multimedia exhibition, curated by the museum’s director, Dr. Charles Riley, highlights the art, music and literature of the Roaring Twenties. The challenge of catering this opening was to create a display that is delicious to eat and is in keeping with The Jazz Age. The staff of Culinary Architect immediately started to polish silver to give the table an opulent feel. We filled elegant silver bowls with endive and salmon pate, crackers and marinated mozzarella. On silver trays we presented skewered, organic cheeses and cucumber cups filled with jumbo shrimp salad. All of these recipes have been reduced to serve 12 people instead of 250 and may easily be duplicated for home entertaining with ease. Let these delicious hors d’oeuvres be your masterpiece! MENU (Serves 12) Endive with Salmon Pate

Shrimp in Cucumber Cups Marinated Mozzarella Organic Skewered Cheese* Assorted Crackers* *Recipe Not Given Endive with Salmon Pate 4 endives, leaves separated 4 oz. cream cheese 1 cup ﬂaked cooked salmon 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tbsp. minced chives 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 1. In a food processor, ﬁtted with a steel blade, pulse the cream cheese and salmon, until combined. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and chives, pulse again. 2. Pack the salmon into a crock. Serve with endive spears, French, Italian, pumpernickel bread or vegetables. Shrimp in Cucumber Cups 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, cooked and peeled 2 tbsp. dill 2 tbsp. parsley 2 tbsp. tarragon 1 tbsp. lemon juice Salt, to taste 3 English cucumbers, washed

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect 1. In a food processor, ﬁtted with a steel blade, place all of the ingredients, except the shrimp and cucumber and combine. 2. Add shrimp, pulse to coarsely chop. 3. Make cucumber cups. Score the cucumber with a fork. Cut into 1 1/4” slices. With a melon baller, remove the center to make a cup. Place cucumber cup upside down on a paperlined baking sheet. (This removes any excess water.) Let drain in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. 4. Just before serving: Fill cups with shrimp salad. Place on silver tray.

Marinated Mozzarella 2 16 oz. container of freshly made organic Bocconcini, drained 1/4 cup best quality extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. Herbs de Provence 1. Place all of the ingredients in a covered plastic container. Shake. Let marinate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24. 2. To serve, place in a crock and put pretty toothpicks or skewers in a glass, so that people may help themselves. Want to live like they did in The Jazz Age? Host your event at the Nassau County Museum of Art. A historical, Neoclassical Gold Coast mansion located on 145 magniﬁcent acres on the

North Shore of Long Island, the museum oﬀers a unique setting for any event or occasion. The museum houses world-class art exhibitions, stunning architecture and an unparalleled atmosphere for exclusive cocktail parties, client entertaining, corporate celebrations, board meetings, presentations and conferences, as well as elegant dinners for up to 150 guests. For more information, contact Museum Services Manager John Ryan at jryan@nassaumuseum.org. Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 35-year-old, Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties.

Bumpcasso art 4th annual L.I. LitFest at Yes We Can kicks off in Huntington The Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth has announced that the President Barack Obama Series by the worldrenowned artist Bumpcasso will be on display at the gallery at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury. The reception for this art exhibit will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bumpcasso is a painter from Atlanta, Ga. who has been commissioned and painted famous subjects around the country. He is well known for his Michael Jackson and Barack Obama collections, among many others. Bumpcasso has parlayed that artistic genius into a vast array of paintings that showcase his tech-

nical mastery of diverse mediums. He creates on canvas, utilizing oils, watercolors, clay and wood. Bumpcasso’s experience and persistence as an artist have led to commissioned works for wall murals, portraits, and abstracts. On display at “Yes We Can” is the President Barack Obama Series which includes 11 paintings depicting the presidency of Barack Obama. The reception is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. The art will be on display in the gallery for the month of May. For hours of operations and for more information, please visit www.northhempsteadny. gov or call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Word Up: Long Island LitFest is entering its fourth year with a new hosting venue, Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, and a new roster of bestselling authors, including Meg Wolitzer, former Rep. Steve Israel, Alan Zweibel (back by popular demand for the fourth year in a row), Annabelle Gurwitch, husband and wife team, David Denby and Susan Rieger in conversation, and Long Islanders Tom Clavin and Alyson Richman. “We are delighted to welcome one of Long Island’s premier cultural events, Long Island LitFest, to the Cinema Arts Centre,” says Dylan Skolnick, Cinema Arts Centre co-director. “Claudia Copquin and LitFest have been great partners with us on numerous events, and it’s great that we are now working together on LitFest’s beloved annual celebration of

which begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets for the full-day — which include one free workshop — are $45 for Cinema Arts Members, $50 for the general public. For the schedule of events, please visit LongIslandthe power of literature.” This year Long Island LitFest LitFest.com or cinemaartscenis taking place on Sunday, April tre.org. The direct link to buy 29 at 11 a.m., with two work- tickets, in advance, is: https:// shops oﬀered at 10 a.m., before bit.ly/2ED9HwE. Word Up: Long Island LitLitFest begins: Storytelling Improv and Publishing a Children’s Fest is the region’s ﬁrst literary Book and a Non-Fiction book. festival. The full day of auThese are free for ticket holders. thor readings, workshops and There will be two reading book signings takes place in and speaking sessions starting the spring. Long Island LitFest at 11 a.m., each featuring sev- Presents produces single-aueral best-selling authors tak- thor readings and book signings ing turns at the podium or in throughout the year. The Cinema Arts Centre conversation. Audience Q&A follows certain readings. All is located at 423 Park Ave. books will be for sale in the Sky in Huntington. For more inforRoom, where authors will be mation, call 631-423-7610 or available for signings after each go to www.CinemaArtsCentre. of the two reading sessions, org.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Saturday, April 28, 8:00 p.m. Buddy Guy Sunday, April 29, 3:00 p.m. Dick Fox’s Spring Doo Wop Extravaganza Wednesday, May 2, 8:00 p.m. Always & Forever: An Evening with Luther VanDross Starring Ruben Studderd Thursday, May 3, 8:00 p.m. ABBA The Concert THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Friday, April 27, 8:00 p.m. Dweezil Zappa Tuesday, May 1, 8:00 p.m. Todd Rundgren’s Utopia Wednesday, May 2, 8:00 p.m. An Evening with... ThePianoGuys Thursday, May 3, 8:00 p.m. Night Ranger — 35th Anniversary THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury. com Friday, April 27, 8:00 p.m. Steel Panther NYCB LIVE, NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Thursday, April 26 through Sunday, April 29 at various times Longines Masters of New York TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Friday, April 27, 8:00 p.m. New York Philharmonic Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Spider Saloff in Irving Berlin: The American Dream Sunday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. Martha Graham Dance Company Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. Criss Angel RAW — The Mindfreak Unplugged LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet. com Friday, April 27, 8:00 p.m. Janeane Garofalo Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Endless Summer Live! A Tribute to the Beach Boys Sunday, April 29, 3:00 p.m. ABBA Live! A Tribute to ABBA GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Through May 11 Festival of the Arts Student Art Show NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

(516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum.org Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. Fri-Yay Art Days! at The Manes Center Saturday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center Sunday, April 29, 1:00 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve. org Saturday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. The Butterfly Ball Sunday, April 29, 2 to 4:00 p.m. Family Butterfly Day LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Friday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Mini Spaghetti Pie For children ages 3 to 5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members) Sunday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. Cherry Blossom Trees Ages 5 and up will make Cherry Blossom branches using tissue paper and natural materials. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members). BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 365-6723 • www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. “Scientist, Scientist, What Do You See?” Story Time Same date and time at the Carle Place store, 91 Old Country Road. BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Saturday, April 28 Independent Bookstore Day Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. Author Maureen Calamia, “Creating Luminous Spaces” CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre.org Saturday, April 28, 12:00 p.m. Film Screening: “Giselle: The Royal Ballet” Sunday, April 29, 10:00 a.m. Word Up! Long Island LitFest Wednesday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. Photography Art Silent Auction to Benefit The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny. com Saturday, April 28 at 11:15 a.m., 2:15 and 5:15 p.m. A Dream is a Wish: Princess Tea & Concert ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi.edu Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Adelphi Jazz Ensemble

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A&E Calendar contâ€™d Sunday, April 29, 4:00 p.m. Adelphi Chorale and Adelphi Vocal Ensemble THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 â€˘ www.thedolphinbookshop. com Sunday, April 29, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Youth for Youth Concert PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 â€˘ www.plantingfields.org Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 11:00

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arbor Day Family Festival TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 â€˘ www.turnofthecorkscrew. com Monday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m. through Sunday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. Childrenâ€™s Book Week COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor

(516) 692-6768 â€˘ www.cshfishhatchery.org Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. Spring Festival THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 â€˘ www.cshwhalingmuseum. org Thursday, May 3, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Little Fishies: Whale of a Mom Children ages 2 to 4 will create a card for their maritime mom. $12 for adult/child pair; $4 per additional sibling.

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & TOLERANCE CENTER OF NASSAU COUNTY 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040 â€˘ www.hmtcli.org Sunday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. Unknown Heroes: Chinese Rescuers During the Holocaust and a Special Exhibit: â€œThe Wings of the Phoenixâ€? BJ SPOKE GALLERY 299 Main St., Huntington (631) 549-5106 â€˘ www.bjspokegallery.org Saturday, April 28, 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tri Jewelry Designer Trunk Show and Sale

Community Calendar UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 â€˘ www.uucsr.org Friday, April 27, 10:15 a.m. Tai Chi and Qi Gong Wednesday, May 3, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Inisfada Zen Meditation NOTRE DAME SCHOOL â€œTOGETHER WE SHINEâ€? 18TH ANNUAL GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION AND DINNER Friday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. At Verdiâ€™s of Westbury, 680 Old Country Road, Westbury Dinner is included in the ticket price, along with raffles and a silent auction. Tickets not sold at the door. If you are interested in attending, email: ndsauction2015@gmail.com RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF LONG ISLAND WALK OF LOVE: 5K RUN & WALK: PRESENTING SPONSOR WALGREENS Saturday, April 28, 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, 267-07 76th Ave., New Hyde Park All proceeds will benefit the programs and services RMH-LI and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Stony Brook Childrenâ€™s Hospital provide for families of seriously ill children. $25 pre-registration ($15 children 12

and under); $30 day-of registration ($20 children) For more information and to register, call 516-775-5683 x129 or email: evollmer@ rmhlongisland.org. SID JACOBSON JCC 300 Forest Drive, Greenvale (516) 484-1545 â€˘ www.sjjcc.org Saturday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. Tzedakah Sprouts: For children ages 2 to 5. Ages 21+ years. Celebrate like you are in Israel with food, open bar and a DJ. $55 per person; $70 at the door. SANGRIA & SONG AT TEMPLE CHAVERIM Saturday, April 28, 8:00 p.m. At Temple Chaverim, 1050 Washington Ave., Plainview This event honors Rabbi Jonathan Hecht for 25 years of service. For more information, go to www.templechaverim.org STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS (516) 482-5701 â€˘ www.scwculturalarts. org At Temple Emanuel, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck Sunday, April 29, 3:00 p.m. Richard W. Painter & Nick Akerman in a Dialogue Moderated by Errol Louis Continued on Page 58

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LIU Post’s forgotten campus arboretum BY A S H L E Y B OW D E N A walk around the LIU Post campus in Brookville during the autumn or spring will showcase the colorful foliage of the numerous trees that decorate over 307 acres. A closer look at certain tree trunks will reveal labeled plaques with the common and scientiﬁc names of trees and the region they naturally grow in. These are all part of what was once known as the Community Arboretum. The arboretum was coordinated by Vincent Simeone (LIU Post ‘03) as part of his thesis project. Simeone worked with ground staﬀ to identify and properly label each plant. He also helped design and produce a brochure and walking tour map that is no longer available to students. “I saw the little notes describing what the trees were, but I didn’t know it was a tour or anything,” Nikolas Kahl, a current LIU Post sophomore art education major, said. “I don’t think we’re losing anything [by not being told about it], but it’s nice to walk around and just happen upon them.” Now, the arboretum consists of about 40 acres of labeled trees with over 70 different native and exotic species.

“We focused on original[ly] restoring trees that were part of the estate, and some of the more unusual trees along the walk that highlight them,” Simeone said. Many of the trees hold horticultural or historical value, such as a 100-foot tulip tree, an 80-year-old American elm and a weeping elm planted in the 1920’s. All three of these trees stand around the campus admissions building. “Tree Talk” was the name of a newsletter published about the arboretum each semester until the winter of 2013. It featured the newest additions to the arboretum and other environmental and horticultural news relative to the campus. “Tree Talk was a really excellent tool to be able to publicize sustainability issues. We lost something valuable when the university discontinued that,” Scott Carlin, an LIU Post associate professor of earth and environmental science, said. Though new trees and flowerbeds are planted every so often, students rarely take notice that the campus even has an arboretum. Approximately 50,000 bulbs were planted in the central arboretum area by Case Joosse, head groundskeeper. “I feel like it does go really unnoticed, but now that I know about that, I have a lot more respect for the entire thing,” Argyro Papathanasiou, a freshman fine arts major, said. The arboretum contributes to campus sustainability and serves to help students connect to the natural world, according to Professor Carlin. “Trees are an incredible testament to how we as humans relate to the natural world; they are so essential to our health,” he said. “They filter water through the roots in the soil and produce oxygen; they’re incredibly important for purifying the world.” The arboretum is no longer advertised as a guided tour, but it is maintained regularly for the benefit of students, faculty and staff. “It’s really a wonderful thing to have because people have come to this campus for years and said how beautifully natural the whole scene is,” Kay Sato, director of the LIU Post Hutton House Lectures, said. “New York City is [close], but . . . you’ve got this wild landscape you can’t find anywhere.” This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Community Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 57 NORTHWELL HEALTH (516) 881-7000 • www.northwell.edu Sunday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preparation for Childbirth Class at North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset This class should be completed 3-4 weeks prior to your estimated delivery date. Bring a snack and beverage. Must be pre-registered. Go to eventbrite. com. SINGLES ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND Sunday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. Bowling at Herrill Lanes, 465 Herricks Road, Garden City Park Bowling events are held the last Sunday of the month. For more information, call 516-741-8022. SOCCER FOR THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC At Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 869-6311 • www.soccerforthecommunity.com Tuesday, May 1, 5:00 p.m. Six-week Course: Every Tuesday beginning March 20 through May 1.

Friday, May 4, 5:00 p.m. Six-week Course: Every Friday beginning March 23 through May 4. GAME ON TRIVIA Tuesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. At Olde Trading Post, 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost. com Every Tuesday night. NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL (866) 946-8476 OR (516) 663-8300 • www.winthrop.org Thursday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. Senior Scams: What Seniors & Their Families Need to Know At NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd. at the corner of 2nd St., Mineola Admission is free, but seating is limited. To register, call 1-866-946-8476. Thursday, May 3, 10, 17 and 24, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Free Tobacco Cessation Program At NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd. at the corner of 2nd St., Mineola Admission is free, but seating is limited. To register, call 1-866-946-8476.

Tiffany art exhibit on display at Heckscher The Heckscher Museum of Art recently launched a new exhibit, The Age of Tiﬀany: Between Nouveau and Deco, which will be on display through Sunday, July 22. The years preceding and following the turn of the 20th century witnessed a revolution in the

decorative arts in America. In an era when many traditionally trained painters and sculptors collaborated on decorative schemes for grand public buildings, other artists created functional objects for the home that were notable for their aesthetic appeal. Louis Comfort Tiﬀany

was the central figure in this movement. Renowned for the ground-breaking glass processes he developed, Tiffany produced countless decorative windows, stained glass lamps, and opalescent and favrile glass vases and bowls. This exhibition places Tiffany within the context of other decorative art from the museum’s permanent collection, including garden sculpture by Frederic MacMonnies and Edward Berge, a decorative panel by Charles Prendergast, a rare tapestry by Arthur B. Davies, and a modernist rug by Bertram Hartman. The installation also features work by Enid Bell, Max Kuehne, Paul Manship, Hunt Diederich, and Henry Varnum Poor, among others. To view the new exhibit, head to the Heckscher Museum of Art, located at 2 Prime Ave. in Huntington. For more information about this and other exhibitions and events, go to www.heckscher.org.

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Kaplansky headliner Adelphi chorale, vocal at Folk Music Society Ensemble on April 29 Lucy Kaplansky will be the featured artist during the Folk Music Society of Huntingtonâ€™s monthly First Saturday Concerts series on May 5. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, oďŹ€ Route 25A, in Centerport) will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as â€œthe songwriter laureate of modern city folkâ€? (The Boston Globe), Kaplansky is a New York City-based contemporary folk singer-songwriter whose recordings have frequently topped the folk and Americana radio charts. â€œLucy has been a favorite of FMSH and Long Island audiences for years, and weâ€™re delighted to welcome her back as the Folk Music Society of Huntington celebrates its 50th anniversary,â€? said Michael Kornfeld, president of the volunteer-run nonproďŹ t organizationâ€™s board of directors. A Chicago native, Kaplansky began singing in bars while still a teenager â€” even traveling to Norway to perform as a country singer. After high school, she headed to New York City, where she immersed herself in the then-ďŹ‚ourishing Greenwich Village folk scene of

the 1980s before opting to pursue a doctorate in psychology and start a private practice. Shawn Colvin, her frequent duo partner during the â€™80s, and on whose Grammy Award-winning album, Steady On, she harmonized, lured Kaplansky back into music and produced her debut album, The Tide (1994). Two of Kaplanskyâ€™s subsequent recordings â€” Ten Year Night and Every Single Day â€” were cited as Best Pop Album of the Year by the Association for Independent Music. In 1998, Kaplansky teamed up with Richard Shindell and Dar Williams to form the folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry. The trio embarked on a national tour of sold-out concerts in support of its critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled album and recently regrouped for

a series of concert and festival gigs. She and Shindell also reunited a few years ago to record and perform as The Pine Hill Project. Kaplansky also has toured and recorded an album as part of Red Horse with Eliza Gilkyson and John Gorka. An in-demand harmony singer, Kaplansky may be heard on albums by such artists as Bryan Ferry, Nanci GriďŹƒth and Suzanne Vega, while her luminous voice has been featured in ďŹ lms and on television. She also sings on tribute albums to Greg Brown and Bob Dylan. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members), may be purchased in advance online at www. fmsh.org, using a credit card, or at the door (cash and checks only). For more information, visit the website or call (631) 4252925.

Light rock show to play The Paramount May 4 The Yacht Rock Revue, â€œthe Greatest Show on Surf,â€? will come to The Paramount on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Considered by many to be one of the ďŹ nest tributes to 70s-era light rock, the show features spot-on renditions of the music of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, and many more performers who enthralled fans during this decade.

Itâ€™s no surprise that the Yacht Rock Revue has taken their show on the high seas, performing showcase sets on music cruises with fellow headliners Weezer, Kid Rock, Train, Zac Brown Band, Sister Hazel, and ďŹ tness guru Jillian Michaels. To purchase tickets to the upcoming concert, go to www. paramountny.com. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.

The Adelphi choral ensembles celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center with a beautiful concert under the baton of Karen Faust Baer. The Adelphi Chorale and the Adelphi Vocal Ensemble will perform on Sunday, April 29 at 4:00 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi PAC at 1 South Ave. in Garden City. In the ďŹ rst half of the concert, the Adelphi Vocal Ensemble performs

a selection of madrigals as well as the Billy Joel classic â€œAnd So It Goes.â€? Then, the Adelphi Chorale performs Vivaldiâ€™s Gloria in an arrangement by Clayton Westermann, a former Adelphi adjunct professor for whom the Westermann Stage is named. Enjoying a diverse career in solo performance, conducting, accompanying and pedagogy, pianist Karen Faust Baer maintains a vital musical presence. Presently, she is the conductor of the Adelphi

choral ensembles and teaches in Adelphiâ€™s Department of Music Education. Baer has been heard in recital at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, BAM, Israeli Cultural Foundation, the Tanglewood Music Institute, Princeton, college campuses and WQXR and WNYC radio stations. In recent years, Baer has appeared as piano soloist with the South Shore Symphony performing works by Beethoven, Gershwin and Chopin

Walt Bogdanich to speak at Reach Out America Three-time Pulitzer prizewinner Walt Bogdanich may be Americaâ€™s best investigative journalist. His keen abilities to ďŹ nd a story, follow it with deep dive detective work and turn it into elegant, page turning prose have consistently characterized his over 40-year career at The Wall Street Journal, 60 Minutes, ABC News and the New York Times. For risky reporting on medical malfeasance, tobacco industry cover-ups, scandal on railroad tracks and racetracks and so much more, he has been recognized by every award-granting body in journalism.

Right now investigative reporting is front and center, driving politics, policy and contentious debate; it couldnâ€™t be a better time to hear from a master of the form. Wednesday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m., Veatch House, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. Admission is free, refreshments are provided, all are welcome. Coming up: In June: our paid-up membership luncheon. For more check out our website: www.reachoutamerica.com. (Questions? Go to the contact page).

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Investigative reporter Walt Bogdanich

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