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Showcasing the Jazz Age
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n exhibition celebrating the Roaring Twenties, Anything Goes: The Jazz Age, will open at the Nassau County Museum of Art on Saturday, March 24 and be on display through July 8. Wild, hot, roaring, and free, the Jazz Age is immediately identified as the glorious heyday of artists such as F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, Gertrude Stein, e.e. cummings, Coco Chanel, Langston Hughes, Charles Lindbergh and other rebels who took the freedom of the age to new creative heights in New York, Paris and the Riviera. Among the rare treasures on view is the original painting by Francis Cugat (brother of Xavier) that became the iconic cover of Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the first time it has ever been loaned by Princeton University. In one multimedia exhibition that combines art, literature, design and music, the viewer revisits the masterpieces and experiments of a generation that changed the history of Modernism. The giants among the artists were Picasso, Léger, Matisse, Beckmann, Nolde, Lachaise, Man Ray, Stuart Davis, Florine Stettheimer and Tamara de Lempicka, all of whom are represented in the show with major works, including a little-known Picasso drawing of the famous Jazz Age muse Sara Murphy on the beach at Antibes, as well as a spectacular Léger still life. The exhibition tracks the progress of Modernism in art from Cubism to Neoclassicism. Composers such as Gershwin and Porter were taking syncopation and the blues to new heights at this time, and their records, sheet music, and piano rolls are on view and will be heard throughout the show on ’20’s-era turntables and player pianos. The Ballets Russes, for whom Picasso and Chanel designed productions, broke all dance conventions and inspired a new wave of fashion, with examples in the exhibition curated by noted expert on ’20’s fashion, JoAnne Olian. The exhibit’s pieces of Art Deco furniture and rare jewelry from the private collection of the Macklowe Gallery display the machine-age elegance that was in vogue. Drawing on museum, university and private collections, including those of the Heckscher Museum, Parrish Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum, New York University Grey Art Gallery, and Princeton University, the wideranging exhibition has been underwritten by the Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza, longtime supporters of the museum and its mission. In addition, the programming and publications have
been sponsored by generous gifts from The Ritz-Carlton Residences and by Charles Scribner III. Each week the show will feature special programming, including live jazz in the beautiful paneled library of the mansion, lectures by experts in the arts and design, and live demonstrations of the player piano and Victrola in addition to the museum’s renowned docent-led tours and education programs. Among the programming highlights are a May 12 lecture by Scribner, a popular speaker at the Morgan Library and Metropolitan Museum of Art, among other venues; an original cabaret musical based on the lives of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald composed and performed by Angela Sclafani and her ensemble; and tours of Jazz Age Manhattan led by museum director Charles A. Riley II, author of two books on the period. The museum is publishing a fully-illustrated catalogue of the exhibition with essays on the art, music and fashion of the era, and is relaunching the official website with special features keyed to the show. The show offers a comprehensive picture of the Jazz Age when World War I ended on November 11, 1918 “at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”, and ended on October 24, 1929, when Wall Street crashed after its historic nine-year bull run. In addition to art and design, the exhibition brings the age of superstars vividly to life with memorabilia celebrating the Golden Age of aviation, including a leather pilot’s helmet and goggles, photographs of Babe Ruth and a seat from the original Yankee Stadium built in 1923, original Victrola turntables and the first generation of radios, first editions of monumental novels and sheet music, and the original Hobey Baker trophy, the top honor for American college hockey (all players who visit wearing their team jersey during the run of the show will be admitted for free). The Long Island connections in the show are among the highlights. On April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” was published, but he started it two years before over the garage in a rented house in Great Neck. In his lecture, Scribner III, whose grandfather published the novel, will reveal the backstory of its progress from manuscript to masterpiece under the editorial guidance of Maxwell Perkins, who secured the iconic cover by Cugat. And Lindbergh took off from the storied air strip at Roosevelt Field, where Elinor Smith, the “Flying Flapper
of Freeport,” set new records for altitude and endurance The exhibition unveils some important historical discoveries, including previously unknown drawings by the poet cummings that were found by his dear friend Gaston Lachaise. Their friendship and collaboration is celebrated in a gallery that includes many of Lachaise’s greatest sculptures, including a monumental cast of Elevation, as well as his own drawings and a stunning portrait by cummings of the legendary supermodel Marion Morehouse. A lucky group of American artists and writers in Paris during the ’20s, many of them in Stein’s circle, were pioneering a new style of abstraction, and the show boasts some significant canvases by Davis, as well as Charles Green Shaw, Gertrude and Balcomb Greene, Joseph Stella, Carl Holty, Jan Matulka, Charles Biederman and an unknown work on paper by Betty Parsons, who would become best known as one of the great champions of Abstract Expressionism. In another art historical coup, the show presents an unknown drawing by the model and muse Kiki de Montparnasse that had been hidden among the papers of Man Ray, whose portrait of Kiki is among the treasures on view, along with his portraits of Hemingway, Chanel, James Joyce and dancers from the Ballets Russes. The other major photographic finds in the show are by Carl Van Vechten, whose lens captured the jazz greats in Harlem nightclubs. The show also boasts an unknown drawing of Baker by the artist Paul Colin, whose posters, including rare examples included in the show, made her famous in Paris. Of all the revelations, the life and work of Anna Walinska, who lived in Paris during the ’20s, is perhaps the most touching story. Walinska was a teenager from Brooklyn who met Picasso, Matisse, Stein and others while making the drawings and paintings on view in a solo gallery in the show. “Living well is the best revenge” was the motto of an extraordinarily fortunate generation, anything but “lost,” that remains today the epitome of sheer creative freedom. The Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor and is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students and children (4 to12). Members are admitted free. For more information about the museum and exhibit, call 516-484-9338 or go to www.nassaumuseum.org.
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“Call Me by Your Name� Author at the Cinema Arts Centre
Saturday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Join novelist AndrĂŠ Aciman for a special screening of the Oscar-nominated ďŹ lm adaptation of his acclaimed novel, followed by a conversation with him moderated by Debra Markowitz, director of the Nassau County Film OďŹƒce, an audience Q&A, book signing and reception. Ticket includes a copy of the book. Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 423-7611 • cinemaartscentre.org
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Holy Spirit’s 8th Annual Oldies Concert
Saturday, March 10, 6 to 11 p.m. Holy Spirit Church presents its 8th Annual Oldies Concert with the popular band Alive ‘N Kickin’ featuring Pepe Cardona, air personality Don K. Reed to MC the show, dinner and dancing. Where: Holy Spirit Church, 500 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park Info & Tickets: (516) 903-6630 • holyspiritnhp.com
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EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. The beats of “Take It Easyâ€? and “Hotel Californiaâ€? will be playing in Port Washington with EagleMania back by popular demand on the Landmark stage, faithfully reproducing the sounds and songs of beloved rock band, The Eagles. Where: Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theatre 232 Main St., Port Washington Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
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Music of Theresienstadt: Holocaust Memorial Concert
Sunday, March 11, 3 to 5 p.m. This is a staged recreation of chamber music that was performed in Theresienstadt concentration camp, illustrated with film clips and stories of 110-year-old survivor, Alice Herz-Sommer, and narrated by actress Ellen Burstyn. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Elie Wiesel. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 • tillescenter.org
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An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin
Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Longtime friends Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin come together for one incredible acoustic evening of music as these two master performers and songwriters share songs and stories. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • theparamountny.com
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The Very Best of Dave Mason Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m.
This will be a memorable night of music performed by English singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason, who recorded the hit “Feelin’ Alright” with the band Traffic, and went on to play with many top pop and rock musicians, including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones. Mason will be joined by special guest Richie Furay. Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury Info & Tickets: (516) 247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com
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Israeli Art Fair
Thursday, March 15, 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 8 to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Israeli Art Fair, presented by Safari Gallery of Jerusalem, features a collection of more than 1,500 original oil paintings, watercolors, lithographs, and etchings by over 100 Israeli artists that will be on display for exhibition and sale. The event is free and will include raffles and special daily events. Where: Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset Info: (516) 621-8049 • temple-judea.com
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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK ree Kids Workshop: Plant a Snap Pea Seed
LEO’S Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM
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Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also March 17, 18, 24 and 25) All children under the age of 12 are invited to drop by Hicks during this time to plant their own snap pea seed, which will sprout indoors and be ready for planting outdoors.
Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury Call: 516-323-1708 or hicksnurseries.com
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Thursday is Mexican Night at Leo’s Margaritas Mohitos Fish Tacos Fajitas Tacos
ree Snack and Story Time at Ooh La La Boutiques Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join this reading of the children’s book, “Cookies For Dinner,” by local author Holly Nichole Zarcone. After the reading, there will be a book signing, as well as cookies and milk for kids and refreshments for adults.
Where: Ooh La La Boutiques, 306 Main St., Huntington Info: 631-987-7566 or cookiesfordinnerbook.com
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urious George: The Golden Meatball
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 3/15/18 • 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 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 3/15/18 • 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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Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. The inquisitive little monkey named Curious George, star of books, movies and the awardwinning PBS television show, stars in this fun-filled new musical in which George learns more about Rome — and meatballs — and the “secret ingredient” to cooking.
Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center 1 South Ave., Garden City | Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphi.edu
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ofstra University’s 20th Annual Irish Festival
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“Let Ye All Be Irish Today!” Families can head out to Hofstra’s yearly festival that continues to celebrate the gifts of Irish music, food and culture to America. There will be a number of music and dance performances throughout the day, as well as a variety of vendors and food. All net proceeds benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund. Where: Hofstra University, Mack Physical Education Center 900 Fulton Ave., Uniondale | Info: (516) 463-6582 • hofstra.edu
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Tuesday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children ages 3 to 5 will be reading “Hooray for St. Patrick’s Day!” by Joan Holub. They will learn about the many fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — from food, to crafts, to parades. After the story, they will create a silly leprechaun hat to wear home.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
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Dixie Dregs to rise again at Paramount BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I The Dixie Dregs have reunited their 1977 lineup and are touring the country with a stop at The Paramount in Huntington on March 15. The group, originally called Dixie Grit in 1970, was founded by Steve Morse and Andy West. In 1973, the pair combined with Allen Sloan and Bart Yarnal at the University of Miami’s School of Music, and Rod Morgenstein quickly replaced Yarnal after a surfing accident. This tour combines the talents of Morse on guitar, West on bass guitar, Sloan on violin, Morgenstein on drums and Steve Davidowski on keyboards for the five’s first musical reunion since the release of the album “Free Fall” in 1977. While Morse and Morgenstein have remained with the band throughout its 45-year history, Sloan, now a doctor, left in 1981 and returned for a fouryear stint in 1988, West left in 1989 and Davidowski was with the group from 1976 to 1978. As the only living keyboard player from any Dixie Dregs
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Steve Davidowski, Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein and Allen Sloan will perform on March 15 at The Paramount. albums, Davidowski was “the missing link,” Morse said. Once band manager Frank Solomon, West and Morgenstein convinced Sloan to return as well, the reunion was set. “It’s kind of like having a time capsule,” Morse said. “The influences of the ’60s and ’70s combined to make this sound you’re going to hear, and those forces can never be duplicated
because people have different influences today with the internet and multi-channel entertainment.” Morse said in an interview the group has already begun the tour and is clicking well on stage. “We’ve already done the reuniting,” Morse said. “We’re off to the races and it’s going well. We’ve had great crowd
response. Everybody is full of energy for us.” Morse said the night will be a mixture of old and new songs, including a few that are on albums but have never been performed live. Morse said West created a fan poll for people to request different songs for the tour, and many people requested the classics as well as a few deep
tracks. The band was all instrumentals until “Industry Standard” in 1982, which Morse said he learned to love during his time in Miami. “I was studying classical guitar and jazz, so I had those hitting me at the same time,” Morse said. “Orchestra kind of bridged the gap between jazz and classical with that fusion sound, and I thought that was a great jumping off point. I had more of a tendency to go toward rock instrumentals with blue grass and classical influences.” The group, which mostly dissolved in the last decade, has kept a steady fanbase throughout the member changes and periods of down time. “Pure and simple, it is the beautiful compositions and the energy we all put into performing them,” West said. “This is music that can really take you places that are unique yet still familiar in the sense that there are strongly recognizable sonic landscapes that fuse many styles and feelings. It is truly ‘fusion’ in the most positive sense of the word.”
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The sixth season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m., with a dialogue featuring Malcolm Nance and Admiral James Stavridis moderated by NY1 anchor Errol Louis. Malcolm Nance is a counter-terrorism and intelligence consultant for the U.S. government’s special operations, Homeland Security and intelligence agencies. He’s also a counterterrorism analyst for NBC News. Over 34 years, Nance participated in ďŹ eld and combat intelligence activity including acquiring experience as an Arabic-speaking special intelligence collections operator, ďŹ eld interrogator as well as providing both covert and clandestine anti and counter-terrorism support to national intelligence agencies and assets. A former Navy intelligence operator, he has eye witnessed numerous terrorist incidents and/ or participated in response operations, and has trained and advised numerous international and government agency personnel in terrorist tactics and countering extremist ideology including the U.S. Department of
Defense and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Nance is the author of several books, including, most recently: “Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight and What They Believeâ€? and the recently released, “The Plot to Hack America: How Putin’s Cyberspies and WikiLeaks Tried to Steal the 2016 Election.â€? Admiral James Stavridis attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and spent over 30 years in the Navy, rising to the rank of four-star admiral. Among his many commands were four years as the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, where he oversaw operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, the Balkans, and piracy o the coast of Africa. He also commanded U.S. Southern Command in Miami, charged with military operations through Latin America for nearly three years. He was the longestserving combatant commander in recent U.S. history. In the course of his career in the Navy, he served as senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Defense. He led the Navy’s premier operational think tank for innovation, Deep
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Fourth annual yarn crawl set for April After three successful years, 10 yarn shops from Port Washington to East Hampton will be participating in the fourth annual Long Island Yarn Crawl on April 19th through 22nd. Over the course of four days, yarn crafters — knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners — are invited to participate in this self-guided tour of Long Island yarn shops, which will have extended hours and specials throughout the weekend. It is a great way for crafters to explore what our local fiber community has to offer and meet up with other local yarn enthusiasts. Participants are invited to either pick up their Long Island Yarn Crawl Passport from a participating store or download and print a copy from the yarn crawl’s website, www.longislandyarncrawl.com. Participants can present the passport to receive a stamp as they “crawl” from shop to shop. Crawlers who collect stamps from all 10 stores will be entered to win amazing prizes: the grand prize of a $100 gift card to each of the participating stores; the second prize, over $400 of yarn donated by Gold Sponsor and local yarn distributor, Knitting Fever Inc. Those who return/turn in a passport with fewer than 10 stamps will be entered in a separate drawing to win additional prizes. Further prizes will be announced as the Yarn Crawl approaches. Special edition Long Island Yarn Crawl bags can be purchased at participating shops, or are available as a free gift with a $40 minimum purchase (while supplies last). Each store has specials planned and will have drawings for door prizes during the crawl. Details will also be made available on the Long Island Yarn Crawl website. This year’s Yarn Crawl features shops from all over Nassau & Suffolk counties: • Altman’s Needlearts in Mattituck • Black Sheep Knitworks in East Hampton • Knit in Roslyn • The Knitted Purl in Oyster Bay • Knitting Cove & Yarn Shop in Port Jefferson • The Knitting Garden in Huntington • The Knitting Place in Port Washington • The Knitting Store in Oceanside
• Long Island Yarn & Farm in Yaphank • Sew What’s New & Yarn Too! in Islip Long Island Yarn Crawl wishes to thank Long Island’s only yarn distributor Knitting Fever, Inc. (www.knittingfever.com) for helping make this event happen as the Gold Sponsor. New this year, the yarn crawl hopes to inspire participants to make and wear designs by Long Island designers. Handmade Long Island encourages yarn crawlers to make and wear a project from a Long Island Designer on yarn crawl weekend. For a list of all Long Island Designers in our Ravelry group, go to www.ravelry.com/discuss/ long-island-yarn-crawl/3728087/1-25. Post a picture of yourself with your completed project on Facebook or Instagram with our hash tag #HandmadeLongIsland and be entered in a drawing for a special prize. Also, a special pattern has been made for the crawl, Mermaid Spell. Go into one of the participating shops and buy two skeins of fingering yarn and receive the pattern for free. Mermaid Spell is created by local designer Joan Forgione. This year, Long Island Yarn Crawl continues their tradition of encouraging participants to give back to the local community during the crawl, by partnering with a few local organizations looking for handcrafted items. One of their charitable focuses is babies born prematurely at local Long Island hospitals; they are collecting knitted or crocheted hats and blankets for these littlest ones. They are also accepting items on behalf of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and have asked for knitted or crocheted hats and blankets of any size, from infant to adult. Yarn crafters of all backgrounds will explore Long Island’s rich fiber community during the yarn crawl weekend and make connections with fellow crafters. The different offerings and events at each shop are sure to provide crafting inspiration and ideas to all. It will be a wonderful Long Island celebration for yarn enthusiasts and is sure to be an event to remember.
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Warming up with Hungarian goulash When it’s so cold outside, nothing makes me happier than making, serving and eating stew. Being of Hungarian descent, I fondly remember eating goulash as a child. Goulash or “Gulyas” as the stew is called in Hungarian, means “herdsman,” or a simple meat and onion stew for shepherds dating back to the ninth century. After reading many Hungarian cookbooks and testing recipes. I have come up with a “set it and forget it” type of recipe for Hungarian goulash. The best part of the recipe is that you may easily place all the ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hearty, warming meal in the afternoon. Round out the menu with either Quinoa or Buttered Noodles, Mushroom Salad and a loaf of freshly baked crusty bread (to mop up all of the delicious sauce) and you have a feast. This meal is great for a family meal or even entertaining friends. You may easily double the recipe if you would like to serve
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to crock pot and stir. Cook on low for 3 hours. 4. Add potatoes and red pepper to pot and cook 3 more hours. 5. Stir in fish sauce, if you wish and remaining 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with sour cream and crusty bread on the side NOTE: Use the best paprika you can find, I like Penzey’s available by mail order
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, divided 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. Wondra 2 tsp. fish sauce, optional Sour cream and crusty bread for serving 1. Season beef with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker. 2. Add 1/4 cup of water and onions. Add paprika and tomato paste. 3. Add 7 cups beef stock and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
Mushroom Salad 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Kosher salt and pepper 1 lb. fresh white button mushrooms, very thinly sliced (preferably on a mandoline) 2 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved 1. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice. Add parsley. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Right before serving, Add
a larger crowd. Just be sure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients. Leftovers are wonderful too, as the flavors of the stew improve as it rests in your refrigerator. While eating your stew, close your eyes and you may even be transported to Budapest… Egeszsegere. MENU (Serves 6-8 with leftovers) Hungarian Goulash Quinoa Recipe in Jan. 5, 2018 Island Now Publica tions or Buttered Noodles* Mushroom Salad Sour Cream* Crusty Bread* *Recipe Not Given Hungarian Goulash 2 1/2 lbs. well-marbled boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Kosher salt and pepper 2 onions, chopped 1/4 cup Hungarian sweet paprika 1 tbsp. tomato paste 5 cups beef stock
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Talk on diversity Rock ’n’ roll for Big Break and the suburbs BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN
In 35 years as a Newsday reporter, editorial writer, and columnist, and, as a PBS host, Lawrence (Larry) Levy won many of journalism’s top awards, including Pulitzer finalist, for in-depth works on suburban politics, education, taxation, housing and other key issues. In his leadership role at the National Center for Suburban Studies, Executive Dean Levy has worked with Hofstra’s academic and local communities to shape an innovative interdisciplinary agenda at the university. He is a sought-after speaker and guest contributor and continues to appear on major networks and in important publications; he will talk about diversity and other topics challenging our suburbs in the current volatile political, social and economic climate. Reach Out America is thrilled to have him back. Don’t miss this important meeting! Wednesday, March 14 at
12:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 48 Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset. Admission is free, refreshments are provided, all are welcome. Coming up: In April: Former Newsday Editorial Board member Bob Keeler on the role of generals in foreign policy, and, our multi-ethnic community potluck lunch. In June: our paid-up membership luncheon. For more check out our website: www.reachout-america.com. (Questions? Go to the contact page).
It might look a little like “Battle of the Bands” at the Gold Coast Arts Center on Saturday, with more bands competing in the second knockout round of the annual “Your Big Break” competition. “[It’s] a little bit more rock and roll,” said Rick Eberle, the host of “Your Big Break.” “There’s a few bands performing this time as well as some of the most exceptional artists from the area.” The Gold Coast Arts Center, Love Revolution Org and the Rick Eberle Agency are bringing together new New York talent, following the completion of the first knockout round in February, when Lydia Von Hof, who made it to the finals last year, advanced once more. Among the performing groups are Psychopompous, Off the Record, Marina Nova, 37 Stripes, Wild Planes, Kaylee Shahira and All Types of Kinds, with a headlining act still under discussion. The top two performers, as voted on by judges and the
audience, will move on to the final round on April 21 to compete for a chance to open at a major venue like The Paramount, record at a studio, and secure a PR and social media campaign complete with management, booking and label services consultation. The finalists will be mentored by professional producers, artists and songwriters and be assigned to perform a song by the late Tom Petty. Judges include Lou Plaia of ReverbNation.com, songwriter Tara Eberle Drouin, Chris Pati of IndiMusic TV, label executives Jerry Lembo, Linda Inngrisano and Mark Ambrosino, and Guy Brogna of All Music Inc. The contest, open to young musicians living on Long Island or in the five boroughs without recording contracts or pub-
lishing contracts, has aimed to break the best talent in the area into the music industry. “They have to be between 15 and 25, they have to have a good voice, to be able to project their artistic side and try to stand out,” Eberle said. The competition will start at the Gold Coast Arts Center, located at 113 Middle Neck Road, in Great Neck on Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets at the door cost $20. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online at http://goldcoastarts.org/ybb-knockoutround-2-2018/ or by calling the Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570.
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. Long Island Nets NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. Ron White Friday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. The Temptations & The Four Tops Thursday, March 15, 8:00 p.m. The Very Best of Dave Mason THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Sunday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m. Buckcherry Thursday, March 15, 8:00 p.m. Dixie Dregs LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m. Celebrity Autobiography Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. EagleMania Wednesday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. Port for Parkland: A Benefit Concert TILLES CENTER 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. Cabaret Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Carmen Cusack Friday, March 9, 9:30 p.m. Carmen Cusack Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. Music of Theresienstadt: Holocaust Memorial Concert MADISON THEATRE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Chess & Other Pieces ADELPHI PAC 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi.edu Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. Curious George: The Golden Meatball HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead (516) 463-6644 • www.hofstra.edu Monday, March 02, 8:00 p.m. to 00:00:00 Hofstra Shakespeare Festival GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
(516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. Your Big Break KNock-Out, Round 2 NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Sunday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Friday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fri-Yay Art Days! at The Manes Center Saturday, March 10, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Messy Afternoon Tuesday, March 13, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rainbow Banners Tuesday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. stART (Story + Art) CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City (516) 572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation. org Monday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Hubble Engineer and Mars Scientist Traverse the Solar System THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cafe Music at The Dolphin Sunday, March 11, 11:00 a.m. PJC at The Dolphin: Children Celebrate Passover BARNES AND NOBLE 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 • www.barnesandnoble. com Saturday, March 10, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Magician’s Hat Story Time BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Gae Polisner, “In Sight of Stars” TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Saturday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. Children’s Author Jen Calonita WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE ASSOCIATION 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman.org Monday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Votes for Women! Reading & Discussion Series CINEMA ARTS CENTRE
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A&E Calendar cont’d 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre. org Saturday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. “Call Me by Your Name” Author and Screening COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery. org
Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. Girl Scout Day Tour THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Wednesday, March 14, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lighthouse Designer: Teen Drop-Off Program
LONG ISLAND BAROQUE ENSEMBLE St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown (212) 222-5795 • www.libaroque.org Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. The Master’s Voice: LIBE 48th Annual Tribute to John Sebastian Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. The Master’s Voice: LIBE 48th Annual Tribute to John Sebastian
SWING THE TEAPOT 6 Verbena Ave., Floral Park (516) 492-3195 • www.swingtheteapot. squarespace.com Saturday, March 10, 9:00 p.m. Live Music at Swing the Teapot: Hell or High Water with Mary O’Dowd Friday, March 9, 9:00 p.m. Live Music at Swing the Teapot: Jim Treutlein
Community Calendar OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Game on Trivia Every Tuesday night. ADELPHI NY STATEWIDE BREAST CANCER HOTLINE & SUPPORT PROGRAM Adelphi Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4314 • www.breast-cancer. adelphi.edu Tuesday, March 20, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Strength for Life at Adelphi University: Exercise Strategies for Cancer Survivors NORTHWELL HEALTH 2000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park Thursday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Colorectal Cancer Education Program Sunday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class Saturday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Preparation for Childbirth Class at LIJ HOLY SPIRIT PARISH 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park (516) 354-0359 • www.holyspiritnhp.com Saturday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Church’s 8th Annual Oldies Concert UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • Wednesday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. Cards & Games Day
Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program Friday, March 9, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday Bridge, Lessons & Game Play Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Bridge Group Thursday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Yoga with Mike Mancini HUNTINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET 253 Oakwood Road, Huntington www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com Sunday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Huntington Winter Farmer’s Market Every Sunday through March 25. SOCCER FOR THE COMMUNITY 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 869-6311 • www.soccerforthecommunity.com Tuesday, March 20, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic Friday, March 23, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Soccer for the Community: Youth Soccer Clinic ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND 38 Old Country Road, Garden City 516-741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Sunday, March 25, 1:00 p.m. What You Should Know: Health Forum on Alzheimer’s Disease LAKEVILLE ESTATES CIVIC ASSOCIATION 78th & Stewart Aves., New Hyde Park Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Lakeville Estates Civic Association meeting
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New photo exhibit at Irish music band at The Art League Adelphi on March 16 The Art League of Long Island will be showcasing The Art of Alan M. Richards: Get the Picture? in its Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from Saturday, March 10 through Sunday, March 28, with a meet-the-artist reception on Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m. Richards’ works are photographic image composites. Multiple photographic images and drawings are fused together to create a single composite image. The works may be playful, satirical, or of a more serious nature. Richards is a prolific creator of visual stories of the human condition that often invites the viewer to identify with the images. His pictures have been shown at the Salmagundi Art Club in Manhattan,
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The Nassau County Museum of Art, The Long Island Museum, The New Britain Museum of American Art and many other galleries and venues from the East End of Long Island to Manhattan and beyond. To find out more about the artist and preview his work, go to www.alanrichardsart.com. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, 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. For more information about The Art League, visit www.artleagueli.org or call 631-462-5400.
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ann piper Cillian Vallely, who toured with Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen; Kevin Crawford, widely considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players; award-winning fiddler Colin Farrell, who has performed with Project West, Grada and Michael McGoldrick; and guitarist Ed Boyd, known on the UK folk circuit for his work with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby and Cara Dillon. Lúnasa released Cas, their first studio album in seven years, on March 1. Cas is their first recording to include vocals and features guest artists who are prominent in their own right and with whom Lúnasa has toured and performed with over the years. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $40/$35 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac. adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.
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Formed in 1997 and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. On Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m., they will perform on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center at 1 South Ave. in Garden City. Named Lúnasa after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tim O’Brien. They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries, including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin) and Paris Bercy, as well as many of the leading festivals, such as Glastonbury, WOMADelaide and Edmonton. Lúnasa’s current lineup includes Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with The Waterboys; uille-
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Hofstra Irish festival The world of local returns with gigs, jigs fishermen and sailors Admission to the festiHofstra is celebrating heart of the Midlands in the 20th year of its annual Ireland, will make their val is $6 and $5 for senior Irish Festival on Sunday, Hofstra debut, perform- citizens (65 and older). March 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ing traditional Irish music Children under 12 are free. at the Mack Physical Educa- mixed with Bluegrass and Members of the Hofstra tion Center on the Univer- Americana in a new genre community also receive one that has been called ‘I-Grass’ free admission upon presensity’s North Campus. The festival celebrates or “CeltGrass.” Their Hofs- tation of a current Hofstrathe gifts of Irish music, tra appearance is their only Card. For more information food, and culture to Amer- one on Long Island this year. Returning entertain- about Hofstra’s Irish Festiica. There will be music performances and activities ment includes Master of val, call the hotline at516for children throughout the Ceremonies Tony Jackson 463-6582 or go to www.hofday, as well food, beverages, (WRHU, 88.7FM, Hofstra stra.edu/festivals. Guests University), the Black Velvet can also become a fan of and crafts for sale. JigJam, a multi-award- Band, and the Hibernian Hofstra University Festivals on Facebook. winning quartet from the Singers.
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Seafaring trades and recreation are what make Long Island special. Thanks to a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, The Whaling Museum & Education Center will be bringing firsthand accounts of both in a series of three-hour workshops in partnership with Long Island Traditions. The “On The Water” series will explore Long Island’s maritime culture from the perspectives of those who work and play on our coastal waterways with the goal of teaching the next generation about our region’s rich heritage and traditions, and how they have changed over time. Each program takes place at the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first program, “At Work & Play” on Sunday, March 18, will feature hands-on activities that reflect our recreational boating and fishing traditions, with five traditional artists and recreational fishermen. They include boat builders Ben Bentley and Edmanuel Roman, boat builder and model maker Chris Hale, decoy
carver George Rigby, and maritime folk artist Herb Jurist. On Sunday, April 8, “Working the Waters” will shift the focus to those who harvest fish and shellfish on Long Island. Visitors will meet Oyster Bay baymen Bill Fetzer and Fred Menges, Freeport baymen Tom Jefferies and Collin Weyant, and Patchogue clammer Flo Sharkey. The final program on Thursday, May 17 will feature fishermen who have been in harrowing oceanic conditions and lived to tell about it. John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski are the authors of “A Speck in the Sea,” which describes how Aldridge survived in the ocean after falling overboard during one of their fishing trips. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Also joining in this evening program will
be commercial fisherman Captain Tony Sougstad of Freeport, who once survived a powerful Nor’easter near George’s Banks. The March and April programs are designed for families with lots of handson activities for children and teenagers. The May program is appropriate for families and adults. All events are free with museum admission. “On the Water” is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. The Whaling Museum & Education Center is located at 279 Main St. (Route 25A) in Cold Spring Harbor. For more information about these and more events, call the museum at 631-367-3418 or got to www.cshwhalingmuseum. org.
Queens World Film Festival returns Now in its 8th year, the Queens World Film Festival will return to the Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios with an extended, two-week schedule of screenings and events on Thursday, March 15 through Sunday, March 25. The Queens World Film Festival engages the diverse communities that comprise the borough of Queens as QWFF Artistic Director Don Cato said: “This year’s submissions increased by 43% and QWFF programmers screened hundreds and hundreds of films from 48 nations. This year we have 189 incredible films from 36 nations with 19 world premieres… There are films from all five boroughs and a groundbreaking 65 films by women, 14 LGBTQ-themed films, 14 films by Asian filmmakers, including the award-winning Queens filmmaker and QWFF alumni Patrick Chen who is returning with his short ‘Confucius Plaza.'” This year’s festival showcases topical, bold and entertaining documentaries, animated work, and feature-length narratives that include: “Dalia” (Argentina), about a woman whose life seems to have vanished after separating from her husband; “Wed-
getail” (Australia), about a middle-aged man who goes to Cambodia in search of love; “On the Endless Road” (Vietnam), about two men from very different walks of life who meet up on motorbikes; and the U.S. films “Knowing Nothing Cold,” “Restraint” and “Screamers.” The opening night reception presented by Investors Bank will be held on March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria. The evening’s program will feature a block of six short films grouped under the title of “Emotional Punch.” The films are “Atomic Mother,” directed by L.E. Salas; “You Deserve Everything,” directed by Goran Stolevski; “Bricklayer’s Poet,” directed by Gino Cafarelli; “Backstory,” directed by Joschka Laukeniks; “(Out) Caste,” directed by Shilpi Shikha Agrawal; and “Our Wonderful Nature, the Common Chameleon,” directed by Tomer Eshed. Other special events taking place at this year’s festival include: a Kids Corner featuring ten films from young filmmakers — from time travel to ghost tales — on March 16; a NY Loves Film production roundtable
discussion on topics such as funding, audience building and distribution on March 19; The Horror! program with two scary film screenings on March 23; and eight familyfriendly films from animation to action on March 24. QWFF is dedicated to creating worthwhile experiences for participating filmmakers and their guests with signature elements, such as dynamic thematic programming, hosted screening events, engaging talk-backs, relevant networking opportunities and maximum access to filmmakers. Their roster includes international premiers, special events, parties and special guests. Each year, the Queens World Film Festival pays tribute to an outstanding filmmaker for his and her body of work. On March 20, one of this year’s “Spirit of Queens” awards will go to Jan Oxenberg, a Queens native who grew up in Bell Park Gardens in Bayside. The festival will be screening her genre-busting film, “Thank You and Good Night.” On March 21, QWFF will give another 2018 “Spirit of Queens” award to artist,
activist, and filmmaker Vincent Gagliostro, not only for his insightful and riveting film “After Louie,” starring Alan Cummings, but for the actions he has continuously taken on behalf of so many in the artistic community. On March 25, “Best of’ Awards” will be given in each category including Best Feature, Best Director, etc., with Honorable Mention awards in many categories, along with two special awards from two new QWFF partners, The KODAK AWARD and The inktip AWARD. The festival sponsors include Investors Bank, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Queens Council on the Arts, New York Community Bank, Investors Bank Foundation and Queens Tourism. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralized Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts. For a full schedule of screenings and events and to purchase tickets online, go to www.queensworldfilmfestival.com.