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‘Hooks and Lines’ with Will Johns BY G R AC E M CQ UA D E “
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t never rains in your town… but it pours down in mine” is the refrain in the song “Never Rains” by British blues and rock musician Will Johns from his second album, “Hooks and Lines” (2013). While the lyrics can take on several meanings, for Johns they harken back to the move he made with his mother as a young boy from sunny Los Angeles to soggy England after his parents’ divorce. The son of legendary music recording engineer Andy Johns, and model and actress Paula Boyd, Johns spent his childhood going back and forth between these two different landscapes and lives. While staying with his father, he grew up alongside rock star royalty, as the older Johns helped build the careers of artists like Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton. His uncle, his father’s brother Glyn Johns, was also a well-known music producer who represented The Who, the Eagles, Bob Dylan, and many other budding performers during the 1960s and ‘70s. Although life with his mother was a bit more “normal,” if there is such a thing, Boyd’s side of the family kept young Johns close to his music roots. Paula Boyd’s sister, Pattie Boyd, was married to George Harrison during the Beatles’ heyday, and later married Eric Clapton, giving Will Johns two more rock icon uncles. Perhaps being born with this silver “spoonful” is what led Johns to start playing music at a young age and recently hear from Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce about joining their Music of Cream: 50th Anniversary World Tour. The North American tour kicked off on Sept. 28, with 38 scheduled concerts in the U.S. and Canada, including a stop at The Paramount in Huntington on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m.
“It’s some pretty big shoes to fill,” Johns said by phone while taking a break from rehearsal to talk about how the trio came together, what fans can expect at the concert, and his own music path. For those who missed the late ‘60s, Cream broke music ground with their psychedelic, improvisational style that influenced groups like Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Comprised of drummer Ginger Baker, the late bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce, and Clapton on guitar and vocals, the band released just four albums during their three short years together, but their legacy lives on — not only given their impact on rock music then and now, with classic songs such as “Strange Brew,” “Badge,” and “White Room,” but also through the next generation of musicians in their families. The Baker and Bruce sons, along with Clapton’s nephew Johns, are now marking the 50 years since the original lineup’s farewell U.S. tour of 1968 with their own concert tour that promises to be a sweet salute. Johns was actually working on a charter fishing boat on the English Channel when he heard from Malcolm Bruce out of the blue a few years ago. “I used to play in a band with Malcolm’s brother, who sadly is no longer with us. His name was Joe Bruce,” Johns said. “This is going back years ago… when I was about 18, 19… when I first met Malcolm. And then just after my father died (in 2013), the phone rang and it was Malcolm to say, ‘Hi Will, I’m playing with Kofi and we’re coming to England.’” Baker and Bruce were on their Sons of Cream tour, and they asked Johns if he wanted to come to one of their concerts and jam with them. “Of course I was completely flattered and a little bit scared,” Johns recalls. “We played one show in London and things kind of built from there.” The threesome’s musical chemistry paved the way for the current anniversary tour that launched in Aus-
tralia and New Zealand. “The audiences there were just so lovely and enthusiastic,” Johns said. “The show was pretty loose, but they didn’t seem to mind… What we do is like Cream, a lot of improvisation, and jamming, and bouncing off each other musically… and that just makes for exciting stuff.” And from what Johns witnessed, the tour is creating a new generation of Cream fans. “There were quite a lot of kids showing up with their parents and grandparents. That was great to see because… most kids, if they pick up guitar, ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ is a standard to learn,” Johns said. “Although they may not have heard of Cream necessarily, a tune like that stands out.” Now that the tour has made its way to America, Johns said audiences here “can expect a little bit of everything.” “We’re going to cover quite a lot of the material… the well-known songs and quite a few of the maybe lesser-known songs, and then within that there are great jams, great opportunities for us to stretch out on the music and improvise together.” Described as a multimedia experience, Johns said, “Thanks to modern technology, we’re able to use a vibrant mix of both old lighting styles you might have seen in the ‘60s… the oil lamps and psychedelic lights back then, together with modern lighting effects.” The show will also feature photographs and video footage — both personal and from Cream concerts in the past — on screen, which Johns says marries nicely with their music performances on stage. And he promises there will be plenty of stories from their wild upbringings, adding icing on the cake. When asked what Cream song he likes to perform, Johns replied, “I have to probably say ‘Crossroads.’ That was something when I first started out on guitar that Continued on Page 55
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The top seven events
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The Sounds of Cinema Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
The Sounds of Cinema takes the audience on a multimedia tour of 20th-century compositions either scored or re-purposed for films. Excerpts of classic movies will be projected while the Capital Symphony Orchestra enhances the drama with the complementary film scores. The range of the concert spans from somber (Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings”) to thriller (Bernard Hermann’s “Psycho Suite”). Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 877-4000 • pac.adelphi.edu
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Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Direct from the hit Broadway musical “A Bronx Tale,” written by Chazz Palminteri and directed by Robert De Niro, Bobby Conte Thornton brings his acclaimed concert, “Blame It on My Youth,” to Landmark for one performance only. In addition to the full concert with a four-piece band, Thornton sits down with Palminteri live on stage to talk about their unique collaboration of working together on his life story. Where: Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main St., Port Washington Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
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Long Island Whiskey and Craft Spirits Fest
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Long Island Whiskey Fest is a perfect opportunity for spirit enthusiasts to socialize while learning about amazing craft whiskies and spirits from distillers. The event will showcase over 150 styles of whiskey, spirits and local beer, making it a great place to discover new libations. Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale Info & Tickets: (516) 231-4848 or (800) 745-3000 • nycblive.com
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PUSH Physical Theatre’s “Dracula”
Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. PUSH Physical Theatre will perform the legendary tale of “Dracula” as never seen before. The powerful, site-specific production will take place in Castle Gould’s Black Box Theater. Seating is limited so order tickets now. Where: Sands Point Preserve, Castle Gould, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info & Tickets: (516) 571-7901 • sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
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Best known for her roles in NBC’s “The Office” and Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Ellie Kemper is coming to Book Revue to speak about and sign copies of her new book of essays, “My Squirrel Days,” a funny, free-wheeling tour of her life — from growing up in suburban St. Louis with a crush on David Letterman, to moving to Los Angeles and accidentally falling on Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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Gala 2018! The Stars Come Out! Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Gold Coast Arts Center is rolling out the red carpet at this event that begins with cocktails, delicious food, music, and a silent auction, and is followed by “A Conversation with Robert Wagner,” in which the actor will discuss his career. The gala benefits the Gold Coast Arts Center and Gold Coast International Film Festival. Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info & Tickets: (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org
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Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Special guest President George W. Bush will join Congressman Steve Israel to discuss the challenges facing our nation in the 21st century and the power of freedom. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 • tillescenter.org
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Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. This event will feature children’s songs and games from Bali led by Dr. Brent Talbot, artistic director of the Gettysburg Children’s Choir and founding director of Gamelan Gita Semara, an instrumental ensemble that performs concerts of contemporary and traditional music from Bali, Indonesia.
Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City | Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphia.edu
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Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Kids ages 10 and over and their parents can join this eerie walking tour through historic Cold Spring Harbor as an educator recounts fascinating tales of mishaps, apparitions, and historic hauntings of Bedlam Street. Cider and snacks will be available. (Note: 6 p.m. is the spookier session.) $12 per adult; $8 per child.
Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor | Info & Tickets: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org
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Experience wonder and amazement, joy and laughter with Magic Mike. After the magic, there will be face painting, spooky (not scary) games, Halloween crafts, a prize for Best Costume, guided tours, and more fun for all ages. $9 per child; chaperones are free.
Where: Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station | Info: 631-760-6216 or waltwhitman.org
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s biomimicry! Biomimicry has inspired engineers to get their ideas from nature as they create their designs. Children ages 4 and up will learn how birds were the inspiration for airplane design and then create their own airplane to take home. $4 with museum admission; $3 LICM members.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
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Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a free story hour for children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or caregiver cohosted by the Bryant Library in the Great Room at beautiful Cedarmere.
Where: Cedarmere, 225 Bryant Ave., Roslyn Info: 516-621-2240 or bryantlibrary.org
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Join us on Sunday, October 14th for our annual
5K Run/Walk to Save Stepping Stones Lighthouse Start and finish at Steppingstone Park, Kings Point, NY, overlooking Stepping Stones Lighthouse
Help to Sponsor the 5K Run! Your company name on T-shirt and banners! For sponsorship information, contact the Great Neck Historical Society at: GreatNeckHistorical@gmail.com or 516-288-6124
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Manhasset’s Cuccioli to star 50+ comedians Tony Award nominee and Manhasset resident Robert Cuccioli will star in “Fun Home” on stage at the White Plains Performing Arts Center in Westchester County. Cuccioli is no stranger to weighty roles; in fact, the Tony Award nominee loves them. So when the offer came to return to the White Plains Performing Arts Center to play Bruce Bechdel in the New York regional premiere of “Fun Home,” he readily accepted. The production runs Oct. 12 through 28. Cuccioli last performed at the venue during “Man of La Mancha” in 2008. Cuccioli is a seasoned performer, having starred in Broadway’s “Jekyll & Hyde,” for which he was nominated for a Tony Award, and “Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark.” “I have a passion for deeply complex characters and Bruce ranks among them. He is certainly not like any other character I’ve played before and I wanted very much to delve into this challenge,” said Cuccioli. “I also love to do shows that have meaning and will affect people in one way or another. To that end, ‘Fun Home’ is an incredibly complex piece of theatre and is very much pertinent to today. It has a strong message and I believe will touch anyone who
comes to see it.” Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Fun Home” centers around graphic novelist Alison Bechdel. When her father, Bruce, dies unexpectedly, Alison dives into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-akind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Joining Cuccioli are three other Broadway veterans: Rita Harvey, Lauren Cohn, and Elliot Fishman.
The cast also features the talents of Catherine Ashmore Bradley, Wyatt Cirbus, Jessica Mosher, Megan O’Callaghan, Serena Parrish, and Ian Smith. “Fun Home” is directed by Amy Griffin with musical direction by Stephen Ferri and choreography by Lexie Fennell Frare; scenic design by Christopher and Justin Swader; lighting design by Jamie Roderick; costume design by Molly Seidel; sound design by Emma Wilk; and stage managed by Kellie McMenemon. Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. the music is by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. For tickets, visit the theatre box office Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., purchase tickets online at wppac.com, or call 914328-1600. The White Plains Performing Arts Center is a professional regional theatre located in downtown White Plains, Westchester County. “Fun Home” is a WPPAC Mainstage Equity Production. Mainstage productions are created from scratch, staffed with professional production teams, played by large live orchestras, and boast highquality sets and costumes.
at Gold Coast It’s no joke. There is a comedy show that features only performers over the age of 50. And it’s coming to the Gold Coast Arts Center again on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. This year’s lineup for the “50+ Comedy Tour” is completely new and includes retired FDNY firefighter John Larocchia; Art Schill, an octogenarian from Patchogue; and Jim Dailakis, an Australian-Greek actor, writer and comedian. “Audiences love this show,” says Ronni Berger of the Gold Coast Arts Center. “One reason is that the baby boomer market is often overlooked in the world of comedy, and another reason is that the show is hilarious. We’re never surprised that it sells out every year.” Retired firefighter Larocchia has been performing stand-up comedy for more than 20 years. He is the president of the Laughter Saves Lives Foundation, which assists first responders trying to overcome financial hardship due to an unforeseen tragedy or illness. A former chemist and ex-
ecutive recruiter, Schill is new to the world of stand-up comedy — the 82-year old started at age 81 — but he’s already performed at such clubs as Caroline’s, Dangerfield’s, Mohegan Sun, and the Broadway Comedy Club. He placed second in the 50-Plus Comedy Competition on Long Island, and was a runner-up at the NYC Comedy Festival. Dailakis has been headlining in major comedy clubs, including Caroline’s, Standup NY, Broadway Comedy Club, and Dangerfield’s, for 15 years. He has shared the stage with noted performers, including Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Kevin Nealon, Caroline Rhea, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and Weird Al Yankovic. The show will take place at the Gold Coast Arts Center at 113 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and refreshments will be available for sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 516-8292570 or visit www.goldcoastarts.org.
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These are some of the artists, writers and composers whose work will be explored and experienced: artists Pieter Breugel, Henri Matisse, Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamps; writers William Carlos Williams, Elizabeth Jennings, Pablo Neruda, Gertrude Stein, John Updike, Langston Hughes; and composers Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky, J.S. Bach, Kurt Weill, Don McLean and Ludwig van Beethoven.
CNN commentator to discuss book in Port The Community Synagogue will host Sally Kohn, CNN political commentator and columnist, as she discusses her book, “The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity,â€? as part of their new Lifelong Learning: Open Minds series. The event, in partnership with the Jewish Book Council and The Dolphin Bookshop & CafĂŠ, will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, with a Meet the Author reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the book talk at 7:30 p.m. In her book, Kohn takes readers on a journey to understand why we divide against one another — and the harm it does to our culture, our businesses and ourselves. She then points a way forward, giving people concrete steps for how they can combat hate and division in their own minds and lives. At the speaking event, Kohn will deliver a fun and informative talk ďŹ lled with powerful, at times hilarious, personal stories, as well as scientiďŹ c ďŹ ndings from her
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research, in order to help communities and individuals move past conict to ďŹ nd common ground. In “The Opposite of Hate,â€? Kohn talks to leading scientists and researchers, investigating the evolutionary and cultural roots of hate and how simple incivility can be a gateway to much worse. She travels to Rwanda, the Middle East, and across the U.S., introducing readers to terrorists, white supremacists, and even some of her own Twitter trolls, drawing surprising lessons from these examples, including stories of those who left hate behind. As Kohn boldly confronts her own shameful moments, whether it’s the girl she bullied as a child or her own deep partisan resentment, she points a way toward change in a book will open eyes and hearts. At a time when we are facing an epidemic of hate — with divisive political speech, online trolling, and hate crimes escalating — Kohn will have the audience leaving her talk feeling more empowered, hopeful and inspired. To register for the event, visit www. commsyn.org. Ticket pricing is as follows: free for members; general admission $18; VIP for members $36; VIP general admission $54. The Community Synagogue is located at 160 Middle Neck Road in Port Washington. For more information, call 516-8833144 or go to www.commsyn.org.
New exhibit focuses on indigenous tribes
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Award-winning artist Dana Gluckstein will visit Long Island University for the Oct. 18 premiere of her powerful exhibition entitled, “DIGNITY: Tribes in Transition.� The exhibit chronicles Gluckstein’s decades spent photographing indigenous peoples as they struggle to maintain their identity in a changing world. “It’s my sincere wish that DIGNITY will serve as a call-to-action in support of all indigenous peoples,� said Gluckstein. Her DIGNITY advocacy campaign, in association with Amnesty International, created a tipping point for President Barack Obama to endorse the United Na-
tions Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2010. “We’re thrilled to present compelling photographs by Dana Gluckstein as we introduce our newly renovated Steinberg Museum of Art,â€? said Barbara Applegate, museum director. “We invite Long Islanders to be inspired by our unique visible storage suite that makes viewing our collection of 5,000 objects feel limitless.â€? “DIGNITY: Tribes in Transitionâ€? opens on Oct. 18 and runs until March 3, 2019. Gluckstein will speak on opening night and sign copies of her companion book, “DIGNITY: In Honor of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.â€? There will be a VIP preview reception with the artist at 5:30 p.m. The show will open to the public at 7 p.m. For more information about Dana Gluckstein, go to www.danagluckstein. com. LIU’s Steinberg Museum of Art is on the ground oor of the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, 720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville.
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Shadows subject of new Art Guild exhibit The Art Guild invites the public to the reception and awards ceremony for “Casting Shadows, A Juried Competition and Exhibition” on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit, featuring 51 artworks and three sculptures by 36 artists, fills the galleries of Elderfields with the beauty and mystery of shadows. Artists included in the show are: Diane Bares, Mike Barry, Katrina Benson, Caryn Coville, Aleta Crawford, Teresa Cromwell, Barbara Flamm, Ivan Frisch, Mayra Guillan, Heather Heckel, Susan Herbst, Susan Hicks, Lori Horowitz, Barbara Karyo, Marceil Kazikas, Lily Labella,
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Bruce Laird, Joan Laufer, Susan Levine, Malka Lohmann, Linda Louis, Deborah Miller, Alena Moreira, Hillary Serota Needle, Kristine Rivera, Linda S. Ruden, Irene Sankari, Roya Shams Diba, Barbara Silbert, Ilene Silberstein, Gail Staal, Joan Stevens, Margo Vignola, Elaine Walden, and Theodora Zavala. The juror-of-awards for this exhibit, Lana Ballot, is a professional artist and pastel painting instructor. Through years of experience painting outdoors, her work is characterized by the confident and expressive use of color and painterly mark-making. Ballot is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Her work has been exhibited in national juried shows. The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Preserve, is located at 200 Port Washington Blvd. in Manhasset. Both the gallery and the reception are free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on view through Sunday, Oct. 28. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., or weekdays by appointment. For more information, call 516-3045797 or visit www.TheArtGuild.org.
Broadway stars to support L.I. students Tony and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees, along with Broadway’s fastest rising stars, will be performing musical numbers during an all new production of Broadway Supports LIHSA. The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Rosalind Joel Conservatory for Music and Theatre, Seymour Weiner Theatre at the Long Island School for the Arts campus, located at 239 Cold Spring Road in Syosset. Dozens of Broadway performers have appeared in previous editions of Broadway Supports LIHSA, including Tony Award nominee Philip Boykin (“The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,” “Once on This Island”); composer Joe Iconis (“Be More Chill”); Tony Award Nominee Chad Kimball (“Come From Away,” “Memphis”); and Drama Desk Award nominee Eddie Korbich (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Drowsy Chaperone”), among many others. Under the helm of Musical Director and Accompanist Rachel Dean, the production has been called “lightning in a bottle” since the cast is never the same, but always overflowing with talent. This is the fourth year that Broadway stars have come together to support LIHSA, which is the only Long Island performing arts high school program that offers world-class training and preparation for students who are interested in exploring and pursuing careers in the arts. Last year’s show was a sell-out.
“It is deeply touching for these talented Broadway entertainers to donate their time to put together an unprecedented performance to support LIHSA,” said Nassau BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Robert R. Dillon. “The evening will not only help raise awareness of our stellar arts programs, it will also provide our current and future LIHSA students the opportunity to see how successful they can become!” Broadway Supports LIHSA is being coproduced and co-directed by Jerome Vivona, a Broadway veteran and current artistic director of the American Theater Dance Workshop in Mineola, and Stephen DeAngelis, renowned casting director and producer of more than 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the country. There will be a special meet-and-greet with the performers after the show. To order tickets, visit www.nassauboces.org/gettickets.
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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT
An easy grilled clambake in a bag Making a traditional clambake is no easy task. First, you need to find a beach where it is legal to dig a pit three-feet deep by four-feet wide. Then you need rocks, seaweed, and a tarp. Not to mention a lot of time! Why not recreate this traditional New England feast with little effort and get lots of flavor? The “secret sauce” to recreating a clambake with ease is The Reynold’s ® Oven Bag, sold in supermarkets near the aluminum foil section. Just take one bag and fill it with all the ingredients (you can even set this up in the morning for evenings’ entertaining), seal the bag tight so your seafood will steam and the mussels and clams will open, and grill for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from grill open and serve and you have a feast. I take all the leftover seafood and turn it into a delectable meal the next day. Follow the following easy recipes and you will have two feasts for the price of one. How easy is that?
Menu Day 1 (Serves 4 people with leftovers for Day 2) Potato Leek Soup* Grilled Clambake in a Bag Salad* Bread* Menu Day 2 (Serves 4 people) Left-over “Paella” *Recipe Not Given Grilled Clambake in a Bag 3 ears of corn, cut into fourths 16 shrimp, 10-15 shrimp to the lb., cleaned 1 lb. clams, cleaned 2 lbs. mussels, cleaned and debearded 15 very small red potatoes 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1/2 stick butter, sliced 1/4 cup white wine 4 to 6 sprigs parsley for garnish 6 lemon wedges 1. Preheat your grill to 400 degrees. 2. Place all of the ingredients in a Reynolds ® Oven Bag. Fold to seal. 3. Place on grill and cook for 45
ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect to 55 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and potatoes are tender. 4. Cut open bag, pour off the liquid and place in a bowl for dipping and serve. (NB. If you do not have a grill, you can make this in a 400 degree oven. Just place your filled bag on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes.) Left-over “Paella” Spray olive oil 1 shallot, sliced 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks
2 oz. chorizo, sliced thinly. (I get mine from Despana, 86-17 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights.; 718-721-0341) 1 cup rice — paella. (I use Arroz Cebolla from Despana.) 2 cups leftover broth from the above recipe 1 scallion, chopped (optional) 1. Spray a pan with olive oil and saute shallots and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes, saute for 5 minutes. Add chorizo, saute for 5 minutes more. Add rice and saute for 5 more minutes. 2. Add 1 cup of left-over broth (if you don’t have enough, add butter to equal 1 cup). Bring to a boil. Turn down heat to low and cook until rice is done, approximately 45 to 55 minutes. 3. While rice is cooking, remove corn from cobs, slice potatoes into quarters. Remove shells from shellfish. 4. When rice is cooked, add everything, i.e. clams, mussels, corn, shrimp from clambake to rice mixture. Stir. 5. Sprinkle with sliced scallion, if desired and serve.
Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 35 year-old Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. Need help making your parties delicious and stress-free, call 516-484-7431 and you will be a guest at your own party. If you make any of these recipes, send me a photo at party@ culinaryarchitect.com.
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Through Saturday, Nov. 3 (check website for daily times) Blood Manor Presents Crypts of the Coliseum NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Engelbert Humperdinck Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. The Tenors: Fan Favorite Tour Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Collective Soul Thursday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. The Price is Right Live Stage Show THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Friday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Trivium Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. The Jim Breuer Residency: Comedies, Stories and More Sunday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Jack Russell’s Great White Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. The Music of Cream — 50th Anniversary World Tour THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Melvin Seals and JGB Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Lisa Stansfield MY FATHERS PLACE AT THE ROSLYN HOTEL 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 413-3535 • www.myfathersplace. com Friday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Nancy Atlas Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. John Waite Sunday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Spyro Gyra Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. J.D. Leonard & Friends Thursday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Kate Usher & the Sturdy Souls LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.co Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. J.J. Grey Sunday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Poco
GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. The 50+ Comedy Tour Through Dec. 15 Exhibit: Storytelling Through the Lens TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Friday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: A Very Intimate Acoustic Evening Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra with “Let’s Hang On” ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.pacadelphi.edu Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Best of Broadway: Razzle Dazzle – A Kander and Ebb Musical Celebration MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. Compania Flamenca Eduardo Guerrero presents: “Flamenco Pasion” HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead (800) 463-7872 • www.hofstra.edu Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Play: “Dream of a Common Language” At the Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus. Ongoing performances through Oct. 14. For tickets, go to university website or call number above. NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Saturday, Oct. 13, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center Sunday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m. to 4 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, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Owl Prowl for Adults Wednesday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just Moms Discussion Group
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A&E Calendar cont’d LONG ISLAND CHILDRENS MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Friday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Loaded Potato Skins Children ages 3 to 5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members). Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Messy Afternoon Children ages 18 months to 4 years will be up to their elbows in mud and slime. Free with museum admission. BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 365-6723 (Manhasset); (516) 7419850 (Carle place) • www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. “I Lost My Tooth!” Story Time CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre. org Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Hard Luck Cafe: The Kennedys BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Authors Alice & Lisa Hoffman, “Faerie Knitting” THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP AND CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cafe Music at the Dolphin Saturday, Oct. 13, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. At the Dolphin: Authors Corinthian Oliphant, “Behind Those White Doors of the Operating Room,”; Coleman Paul, “Will to Survive”; Joel W. Harris, “Public Parks; and N.J. Azzaro, “The Vision of Christ” Saturday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. to 2 p.m. Author Lisa Kohn, “To the Moon and Back”
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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND TOLERANCE CENTER OF NASSAU COUNTY 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040 • www.hmtcli.org Sunday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m. Film: “Into the Arms of Strangers — Stories of the Kindertransport”
NEW HYDE PARK ELKS CLUB 901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. New Hyde Park North Lions Club’s Supermarket Bingo Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes a bingo board, one special, a door prize ticket, coffee and cake.
ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND JEANIE TENGELSEN GALLERY 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Saturday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 28 Exhibit: Alex Ferrone Gallery Presents — “Eclecticism”
OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost. com Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Music: The Hambones Friday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. Music: Frankie T & the Keys
Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Music: Dan Readon EISENHOWER PARK Stewart and Merrick Aves., East Meadow Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EPIC: L.I. Walk for Epilepsy Pre-registration: $30; day of event: $35; students with ID: $15; children 10 and under are free. T-shirt included. For more information, contact EPIC Long Island at 516-739-7733 x355 or go to epicli.org. Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CROP Hunger Relief Charity Walk Continued on Page 54
PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields.org Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music at the Mansion: The Carolina Gents Friday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Haunted Halloween Nights at Coe Hall OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Through Monday, Oct. 29 (see website for daily hours and ticket info.) Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns THE WHALING MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ports of Call: Zanzibar — Annual Benefit to Support Education Programs At the Pine Hollow Country Club; Tickets are $150. LONG ISLAND BAROQUE ENSEMBLE: “A BAROQUE BASH — CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE ERA” www.libaroque.org Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown Sunday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Christ Church, 61 Main St., Oyster Bay
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‘Gilbert & Sullivan and Me’ in NHP In the entire 65-year history of the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island, only one person has been a member longer than Gayden Wren, who in September marked his 43rd year as a member of the company. Now Wren, a singer and actor best known to Long Island audiences as the country singer Tennessee Walt, is telling his own story in a one-night-only, one-man show, Gilbert & Sullivan and Me, to be presented at Westy Self Storage in New Hyde Park on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. “People have come up to me after Walt shows, where I’d mention that I’ve done Gilbert & Sullivan for 43 years, and told me that they were Gilbert & Sullivan fans too,” Wren said. “They didn’t see how you got from Gilbert & Sullivan to country music. I’ve told them that the story of me and Gilbert & Sullivan was too long to tell, because it was basically the story of my life, but that it was definitely an unusual and interesting one, at least to me.”
Now that story is being told through Gilbert & Sullivan and Me, which Wren has described as “a show 43 years in the making.” It was previously seen in Rochester, NY, and in Austin, Texas, in 2007 and 2016 respectively, but never before as a fulllength program and never before in Wren’s native Long Island. “It’s a musical program featuring 16 songs, not one of which is actually from the Gilbert & Sullivan operas per se, but all of which relate in some way to the Savoy operas and the lifetime I’ve spent working on them,” Wren said. “People can expect to hear lyrics by such masters as Bobby Braddock, Earl K. Brent, Howard Dietz, Rudyard Kipling, Geoff Mack, Cole Porter, Miriam Walowitz and, yes, W.S.
Gilbert, and lots of lyrics by me. I’ll be doing a song from ‘A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol,’ a song from the Yiddish version of H.M.S. Pinafore and, especially for Walt fans, two songs associated with four members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.” Joining Wren for a few numbers will be his wife, singer Sara Holliday, with Thomas Shepard accompanying on piano. “This probably isn’t a show for someone who’s never heard of Gilbert & Sullivan,” Wren said, “but for anyone who knows and loves the Savoy operas, this ought to be a once-in-alifetime event. I hope they’ll have as much fun on Saturday night as I will.” Westy Self Storage is located at 2400 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park. Admission is $15, with all proceeds benefiting the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island and its 2019 production of The Gondoliers. For further information, visit www.gilbertandsullivanli.com.
Dance party at Tifereth Israel on October 20 Bring your dancing shoes to a rollicking dance party featuring the talented six-piece rock band, Spontaneous Combustion, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Tifereth Israel in Glen Cove. The public is welcomed to join in the fun. Spontaneous Combustion, formed more than 20 years ago, is inspired by the ensemble’s enthusiasm for performing music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. In addition to classic rock, the group also plays oldies and country music. The band’s name reflects the fact that the original members were all volunteer firemen in various Long Island communities. Two of the current members are still active
volunteer firemen. The group consists of keyboardist Carl Schreiber, a Glen Head resident and CTI member; Ken Lang of Woodbury on guitar and vocals; Steve Jones of Mineola on guitar and vocals; Frank Chester of Williston Park on bass guitar and vocals; Don Amira of East Williston on percussion and vocals; and Mickey Giehl of Setauket on drums and vocals. Admission to CTI’s Spontaneous Combustion dance party is $20 for adults, $25 at the door, and $10 for those 18 and under. Soft drinks and snacks are included in the admission price; a cash bar will be available. All proceeds from the dance party support CTI and its programs. Reservations are requested by Oct. 13. For reservations, call CTI at 516-6765080 or email office@ctionline.org. Long Island’s oldest continuously operating Jewish congregation, Congregation Tifereth Israel has provided Jewish programming and education to the Long Island community since 1897. CTI is located in Glen Cove at 40 Hill St. at the intersection with Landing Road.
Community Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 3 There will be one and two mile walks to benefit Church World Service’s food drive. Registration begins at 10 a.m. in the Dogwoods area of Parking Field # 1 (ice rink entrance), and the walk begins at 11 a.m. Refreshments and music follow the walk. For more information, visit www.crophungerwalk.org. MINEOLA COMMUNITY CENTER 155 Washington Ave., Mineola (866) 946-8476 • www.nyuwinthrop.org Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening Star Quilters 16th Harvest of Quilts Show This event will include quilts judged for their artistic beauty and technical mastery. There will be raffles for the 2018 Opportunity Quilt, as well as for baskets and other items. Daily admission is $10. CRESTWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 313 Round Swamp Road, Melville (631) 692-6361 • www.crestwoodcountryday. com Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crestwood’s Fall Fair Tour the beautiful, 18-acre facility and enjoy the pumpkin patch, face painting, arts & crafts, a tree top playground, ziplines, a carousel & Ferris wheel, snacks and more. 35TH ANNUAL OYSTER FESTIVAL Oyster Festival Way, East Main Street, Oyster Bay (516) 628-1625 • www.theoysterfestival.org Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oyster Festival Enjoy the largest outdoor festival on Long Island, where there will be live entertainment, tall ships and pirate shows, top-notch artisans, midway rides, a food court, and the iconic oyster eating and shucking contest. ST. MARY’S PARISH 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 627-0385 • www.stmary.ws Saturday, Oct. 13, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with mass at 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Harvest Festival The Marist Hall grounds will have inflatable rides, bingo, face painting, dunk tank, arts & crafts, carnival booths, kiddie striker and football toss. For more information, contact the Office of Development at 516-627-4605 or e-mail kwalsh@stmary.ws. ST. AIDAN’S PARISH SCHOOL 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park (516) 561-6994 • www.staidanparish.org Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Spirituality for Singles: Monthly Singles Gathering Monthly gathering for singles: discussion and socialization. Snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. For ages 35+. Cost: $5. NORTHWELL’S CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1500 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 858-3095 • www.northwellhealth.edu/ integrativemedicine Saturday, Oct. 13 through Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Mother Daughter Yoga
Learn the benefits of yoga in a parent/daughter combined practice that will gradually increase the level of difficulty at your own pace each Saturday. $80 for each mother/ daughter pair; $10 additional for siblings. Register online at www.northwell.edu/integrativemedicine. Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Yoga for the Broken-Hearted A healing context for individuals who have experienced loss of all types using Kundalini Kriya’s meditations and specific mantra. $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Register online at www.northwell.edu/integrativemedicine. EISENHOWER PARK Stewart and Merrick Aves., Field 6/6A, East Meadow (516) 880-3445 or (516) 582-5638 Sunday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. AHRC Floral Park Auxiliary Walk-A-Thon The $10 registration fee includes an AHRC Walk-A-Thon T-shirt. Please join this fundraiser by calling one of the numbers above. BROOKVILLE CHURCH 2 Brookville Road, Glen Head (516) 626-0414 • www.brookvillechurch.com Sunday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. Blessing of the Animals Outdoor Worship Service Bring your pet for a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assissi, patron saint of animals. All friendlt, well-behaved and vaccinated pets with ID on a leash are welcome. CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington (631) 423-1770 Sunday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. History of Caumsett This hilly, approximately two-mile walk will study the park’s social, economic, architectural, and political history. Bring drinking water. Admission is $4. Reservations are required by calling 631-423-1770. NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington (516) 869-6311 or 311 • www.northhempstead. com Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gold Coast Long Island Take Steps Walk By joining Take Steps, you will become part of the IBD community to not only provide support to each other, but who actively raise money to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation fund research. Check-in is at 12 p.m. and the walk begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Suzanne Beck at 516-222-5530 or sbeck@ crohnscolitisfoundation.org. STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT TEMPLE EMANUEL Temple Emanuel, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. Richard Haass & Nick Akerman: A Conversation Moderated by Errol Louis SHELTER ROCK JEWISH CENTER 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn (516) 621-741-4305 • www.srjc.org Sunday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m. Unity in the Community Concert: The AfroSemitic Experience Tickets are $28 and includes a light bite after the concert.
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Cream to perform Romaine talk on arts at Temple Emanuel ‘sweet’ concert Continued from Page 25 Eric showed me the opening riff to.” And by Eric, he means Clapton, who he remembers visiting in London as a child. “Auntie Pattie and Uncle Eric… they definitely made a huge impression on me, and I always knew that I wanted to be in the creative world, perhaps in the music world.” Given his music pedigree, playing the guitar and singing came naturally to Johns. “From a very early age… I was always in recording studios and so that presence of creativity, music and even the smells of musical equipment and electricity inside the studios… it’s a very particular smell that has always been home for me.” Johns picked up an old, beat-up guitar at the age of 15. “Then my dad Andy… he bought me my first real guitar, which was a 1957 vintage Fender Stratocaster in surf green.” Johns said he started to teach himself to play along to the music his mother liked, “tapes she had like Tina Turner, the ‘Private Dancer’ album, a lot of Fleetwood Mac… all of that good stuff,” he said. “That’s how I started,” Johns went on to say, “and then at some point Eric showed me the first part of ‘Crossroads.’” Once Johns learned the opening, he asked his uncle to show him the next part of the song. “He, quite rightly, didn’t show me the next part,” Johns said. “He said to me, ‘Well, you have to figure that out yourself,’ and so that set a precedent of having to make an effort to learn it myself. That was the start of my road, my musical journey, and it’s (been) quite an amazing trip.”
Johns went on to study performing arts at Oxford, where he played in his first band called Cloud 9, and then performed for 15 years with his own Will Johns Band, releasing three award-winning albums in the U.K., with songs that he says are all inspired by the people and experiences in his life. During that time, Johns also performed with many acclaimed musicians, including Jack Bruce. “That was probably one of the most amazing musical experiences of my life,” he says. “It was at Jack’s house on one of his birthdays… and Jack actually called me up on stage saying, ‘Come on, Will.’ I can’t tell you what we played together… but what I do remember (was) his amazing bass playing, which is such a beautiful platform in which to interact musically with guitar.” Now Johns gets to play with Jack’s son Malcolm and Ginger’s son Kofi, who he says are like brothers, as the three musicians take on their inherited roles — Baker on drums, Bruce on bass, and Johns on guitar. “We all bring our very particular and different elements to the mix,” Johns says, in a concert meant to honor Cream. “That’s really what makes it work… and what makes it special as well.” Since Johns now appears to be “sitting on top of the world,” what about his fishing gig? “My job was getting up at six in the morning to help people catch fish. Now I get to play music for people all around the world and go fishing to relax,” he says. For more information about Johns, visit www.willjohns.com. To purchase tickets to the show, go to www.paramountny.com.
On Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m., all members of the community are invited to attend a sabbath afternoon presentation, entitled “Image and Inspiration,” hosted by Shirley Romaine at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck. Romaine, an actress, arts enthusiast, activist and longtime host of Cablevision’s “Artscene” on Long Island, has created a vehicle designed to bring together the dimensions of the visual, literary and musical arts.
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Participants will view a painting and hear it described in the poetry or prose of a renowned writer inspired to interpret it. It is the compelling voice of Romaine that will be heard — an instrument in itself — and through her dramatic reading, she will bring her insights to bear, further revealing the mysteries that lie within the visual and literary art. A melody, an instrumental accompaniment that relates to the era of the work in question, will be heard in the background. All of these elements combine to enhance and deepen one’s understanding, appreciation and enjoyment. Some of the artists, writers and composers whose work will be explored and experienced include: artists Pieter Bruegel, Henri Matisse, Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, and Marcel Duchamp; writers William Carlos Williams, Elizabeth Jennings, Pablo Neruda, Gertrude Stein, John Updike, and Langston Hughes; and composers Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky, J.S. Bach, Kurt Weill, Don McLean and Ludwig van Beethoven. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. For further information, call 516-482-5701.
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