BLANK SLATE MEDIA November 9, 2018
LIU puts on Greek play ‘Iphigenia and Other Daughters’ this weekend BY JAC K G EORG I S
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he cast and crew of LIU Post Theater Company have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming production of “Iphigenia and Other Daughters,” which opens on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater Mainstage. Megan Sickels, an LIU Post sophomore theater major, plays Iphigenia, the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, royals in Greek mythology. As their first born daughter, Iphigenia was sacrificed to the goddess Artemis. Afterwards, Greek soldiers set sail for the city of Troy. “[The Trojan War] basically happened because they killed this poor innocent little girl,” Sickels said about the story. Sickels relates to her character in her sense of goodness. “She is the best example of good for goodness sake; she wants to do the right thing because it is the right thing, not because she wants any reward from it,” she said. “I hope… I’m like that.” Julia Rivera, also a sophomore theater major, plays Clytemnestra. “She’s essentially the mother in the show; she was a queen in Greece for about 10 years, had four children, (and) one of them was sacrificed by her husband before the Trojan War,” Rivera said. “The beginning of the play covers this sacrifice, while the middle shows her relationship with her (other) two daughters.” Rivera portrays Clytemnestra as having strength through her femininity, and she personally connects with this aspect of her character. Today, “she would be a CEO of a majorly successful company,” Rivera said. “She ran (Greece) for 10 years with three children which is very, very impressive.” Speaking about the production as a whole, Sickels expressed the importance of the work the whole cast and crew have put in. “It was so exciting to get the cast list and see all the wonderful people I am working with
because they are all so talented,” she said of her fellow LIU Post student actors. “It was a little terrifying because you want to do everybody else justice.” “The production has been a really wonderful process; at the beginning when we were still doing table work, we went through the whole script with a finetooth comb,” Rivera said. “We covered every single detail, we made sure that we were on the same track,” she said. Dina Vovsi is the director of the production. “Dina has been fantastic; she has made sure that we have all had a very strong voice throughout the production, which is really awesome,” Rivera said. “From day one I have been impressed with the talent the students and whole design team has,” Vovsi said. “(During) table work week, we really dove in and brought a lot to the table, starting with an amazing groundwork, and seeing that impact has been incredible.” “I love the concept of violence and the way it plays on innocent people who have nothing to do with it,” Sickles said. “War just sort of tears this family apart. A lot of people don’t realize it is something that goes on still in this world.” Vovsi mentioned how the violence portrayed in the play leads to a need for action. “It grounds us in the idea that these are very real people,” she said. “(People) feel a lack of control and feel they must take action.” However, she incorporated a sense of humor into her direction. “With so much violence, you have to find where the lightness is bring it up before they go
down,” Vovsi said. “Dina has been doing a really good job of integrating humor into it and making light of certain situations which is nice, it’s a breath of fresh air,” Rivera said. The story of the play is one of intrigue, according to Rivera. Audience members might find any of the characters relatable. “There are certain characters you can find yourself in, whether it’s Iphigenia or Clytemnestra,” Rivera said. Vovsi explained the message she hopes the play will convey. “The relationship to war and the effects on soldiers and everyone around them, what does it do to all the people involved?” she said. “The play was written in the post World War I era. The actors really dived into shell shock and PTSD (and how it affects men and women).” “Iphigenia and Other Daughters” will be performed in the Little Theater Mainstage on the LIU Post campus on Nov. 9-10 and 15-17 at 7:30 p.m., and on Nov. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m. General admission is $15, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at tix55.com/ptc700. This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.
Megan Sickels, sophomore acting major, plays Iphigenia
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Max Weinberg’s Jukebox Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer Max Weinberg returns to Landmark with his Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, an interactive experience in which the audience creates in real time the set list he and his four piece group will play that night. Where: Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main St., Port Washington Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
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Kansas— 40th Anniversary Point of Know Return Tour
Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. One of America’s iconic rock bands, Kansas will celebrate 40 years together at this concert where they will perform their many hits, including two one million-selling gold singles, “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington Info & Tickets: (631) 673-7300 • paramountny.com
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New Exhibit — Wild Kingdom: Hunt Slonem and a Hundred Years of Animal Art
Saturday, Nov. 17 through March 3 (check museum website for daily hours) From Picasso’s bullfights to Babar, art history is a menagerie of lions, dogs, cats, horses and birds of all kinds that you will see at this exhibit. Described as an adventure, the exhibition spotlights the work of Hunt Slonem, one of the foremost living artists who depicts animals and their dazzling environments.
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Live Production: ‘Next to Normal’
Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. (ongoing performances through Dec. 8) Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Next to Normal” tells the story of a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effects that her illness has on her family. The musical addresses the timely issues of grief, suicide, drug abuse, and the underbelly of suburban life. Where: Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Drive, Syosset Info & Tickets: (516) 694-3330 • culturalartsplayhouse.com
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Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. As moviegoers enjoy the recently released feature film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” this tribute concert celebrates the music of Queen with Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, belting out the band’s memorable songs, including the rock anthem “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “You’re My Best Friend” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Where: Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, Colden Auditorium, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing Info & Tickets: (718) 793-8080 • kupferbergcenter.org
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Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. In this special performance, actors and comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will present a variety of musical sketches and conversations on their iconic careers and most memorable encounters, with the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band, The Steep Canyon Rangers, and renowned jazz pianist and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” band member Jeff Babko, accompanying them live on stage. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: (516) 299-3100 tillesecenter.org
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Just in time for the Leonids Meteor Shower, children ages 6 and up can discover how whalers navigated with the stars, explore navigational tools, go on a celestial scavenger hunt, and create a glow-in-the-dark diorama.
Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor / Info: 631367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org
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story she would tell her son, who happens to love chicken nuggets.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre Info: 516-764-6000 or turnofthecorkscrew.com
inda Fairstein L with The Devlin Quick Mysteries Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein returns to Long Island, this time with “Secrets from the Deep,� the latest caper in her Devlin Quick mystery series for children. Upon taking a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, Dev sets out to solve a mystery that dates back to the days when pirates hid treasures along the New England coastline.
Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington Info: 631-271-1442 or bookrevue.com
he 2018 Native T American Feast Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This celebration of Native American culture has been held the weekend before Thanksgiving for more than 25 years and includes native food displays, spear throwing, face painting with natural pigments, ďŹ re making, tool and pottery making, dugout canoes, nature trails, wigwam, an interactive woodland village, Native American ďŹ lms and more. Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove Info: 516-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com
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Magic of Broadway here on Long Island The Cinema Arts Centre is once again hosting a number of stage-to-screen performances from some of the world’s most renowned playwrights. National Theatre Live will present the following live broadcasts from their theaters to the big screens at Cinema Arts Centre. On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., Cinema Arts will be showing Kenneth MacMillan’s play, “Mayerling,â€? a classic of the Royal Ballet repertory with its emotional depth, haunting imagery, and one of the most demanding roles ever created for a male dancer. MacMillan choreographed a complex work around the psychologically tormented heir to the Habsburg Empire, Crown Prince Rudolf. From the ballet’s start, the glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court is contrasted with undercurrents of sexual and political intrigue that drive the story to its violent climax in a double suicide. The large cast allows for impressive ensembles, in addition to the ballet’s many solos of distinctive character and pas de deux of disturbing eroticism. This ballet, bursting with intensity, madness and passion, proves that sometimes the truth is more scandalous than ďŹ ction. Cinema Arts will show Alan Bennett’s
multiple award-winning play, “The Madness of George III,â€? on Tuesday Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., National Theatre Live’s ďŹ rst ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse. “The Madness of George IIIâ€? dramatizes the ďŹ nal years of King George III’s reign over the United Kingdom, his battle with mental illness, and the inability of the court to handle his condition. With the King’s mind unraveling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the ďŹ ne line between a King and a man. The epic play was adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning ďŹ lm following its premiere on stage in 1991. On Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., Cinema Arts will be show William Shakespeare’s “Antony & Cleopatra.â€? Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. For tickets and more information about these screenings, go to www.cinemaartscentre.org. The Cinema Arts Centre is located at 423 Park Ave. in Huntington.
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Great Beer Expo to return JCC to host author to Nassau Coliseum Karin Tanabe The Great Beer Expo will return to NYCB Live, home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 10. This year’s event will showcase dozens of local, national, and international breweries, offering more than 100 beers for sampling. Based on the turnout of last year’s event, this year’s gathering is sure to be another success. The biggest names in brewing are excited to be joining the festivities. This year’s beer tasting extravaganza will showcase breweries from around the corner, around the country, and around the globe.
The pay-one-price general admission ticket includes all beer tastings. The Great Beer Expo is being held the weekend of Veteran’s Day. The event producer, Starfish Junction, has selected Suffolk County Homefront, Inc., as this year’s event charity partner. Suffolk County Homefront is a local charity with a dual mission to purchase supplies, equipment and care packages for deployed service members and to recognize the sacrifice of those who have died or been injured in combat. A portion of the event proceeds will di-
rectly benefit Suffolk County Homefront , Inc. (www.suffolkcountyhomefront.org). The Great Beer Expo will have two sessions: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. General Admission tickets are $45 (advance purchase) and $55 (event day purchase if the event is not sold out). All tickets are subject to taxes and associated fees. Tickets can be purchased at TicketWeb.com, NYCBLive.com or at the Nassau Coliseum box office. General Admission tickets include admission to the Expo, a five-ounce souvenir tasting cup, and the freedom to enjoy a two-ounce sample of any of the beers present at the Expo. Food is available for purchase. Designated driver tickets are also available for $12 each. No one under age 21, including designated drivers, will be admitted to the event and photo ID is required for entry. All ticket sales are final. For more information, go to www.GreatBeerExpo.com/ nassau.
Sid Jacobson JCC will host fiction writer and former Politico reporter, Karin Tanabe, on Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m., as part of its Author Breakfast + Book Signing Series. Tanabe is the author of historical fiction novels including “The Diplomat’s Daughter,” “The Gilded Years,” “The List,” and “The Price of Inheritance.” The Washington Post called her most recent novel “captivating” and “motivating,” and USA Today has praised Tanabe’s storytelling as “elegant and extremely gratifying.” A former Politico reporter, her work has appeared in dozens of renowned publications including: The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald, Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer and in the anthology “Crush: Writers Reflect on Love, Longing and the Lasting Power of Their First Celebrity Crush.”
In late 2017, it was announced that Sony’s TriStar Pictures won the worldwide rights to the psychological thriller, “A White Lie.” The project is based on Tanabe’s novel “The Gilded Years,” which tells the true story of Anita Hemmings, a light-skinned African-American woman who was the descendant of slaves and passed as white so she could attend Vassar during the 1890s. Zendaya will star in the leading role, and the film will be co-produced by Zendaya, Lauren Levy Neustadter and Reese Witherspoon. Tickets to this event are $40 and can be purchased at www. sjjcc.org/boxoffice. For information on additional cultural arts events happening at Sid Jacobson JCC, please visit sjjcc.org/culturalarts or contact Elyse Ingber, director of performance and visual arts, at 516484-1545 ext. 144, or eingber@sjjcc.org.
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 or (800) 745-3000 • www.nycblive.com Saturday, Nov. 10, 12:30 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. The Great American Beer Fest Monday, Nov. 12, 3 p.m. Peace Starts with Me hosted by the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification USA and the American Clergy Leadership Conference Thursday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 25 (check venue website for a schedule of daily performances) Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Collective Soul THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny. com Friday, Nov. 9, 9 p.m. Yacht Rock Revue Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Skid Row Tuesday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Puddles Pity Party THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. I’m with Her with guests The Brother Brothers Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Vixen with guest Reality Suite Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. An Evening with Stephen Marley Acoustic and special guest Mystic Marley MY FATHERS PLACE AT THE ROSLYN HOTEL 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 413-3535 • www.myfathersplace. com Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Melanie Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Kerry Kearney LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.co Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. David Clark’s Songs in the Attic: The Music of Billy Joel Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. The Willie Nile Band with special guest James Maddock Sunday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m. Pinocchio Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s
GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts. org Through Tuesday, Nov. 13 (see website for a list of film screenings and locations) Gold Coast International Film Festival 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, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Dorrance Dance Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. In Dreams: Roy Orbison in Concert, The Hologram Tour Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.pacadelphi.edu Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m. Student Recital MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Jazz All Stars HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead (800) 463-7872 • www.hofstra.edu Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. “We Are Pussy Riot, or Everything is P.R.” At the Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus, Hofstra University, Hempstead Friday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Hofstra Symphony Orchestra at the Adams Playhouse NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Sunday, Nov. 11, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Weekly Qi Gong Wednesday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just Moms Discussion Group Thursday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Murder Mystery: Agatha Christie’s “Towards Zero”
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Community Calendar
A&E Calendar cont’d LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Friday, Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Children ages 3 to 5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members). Saturday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m Turkey Talk Children ages 4 and up can learn why turkey is a mainstay of Thanksgiving dinner and make their own turkey decoration for the occasion. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).
TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. In-store Book Discussion: “Lake Success” by Gary Shteyngart
CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre.org Monday, Nov. 12, 12 p.m. Free Family Shorts as part of the Gold Coast International Film Festival
OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For Kids: Eat Up! What’s Cooking in the Gardens — Pumpkins!
BOOK REVUE 313 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Author Wendy Bonilla, “Today’s Inspired Latina”
THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Saturday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 12, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Red, White and Blue Crafts Children of all ages will create patriotic crafts for Veteran’s Day. $6 adults; $5 kids; veterans free.
THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP AND CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cafe Music at the Dolphin Saturday, Nov. 10, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Author Booksignings: “XOXO” by Melody Pourmoradi, “Babysitting a Band on the Rocks” by G.D. Praetorius, “Pride” by Kosta Rosvoglou and “The Darkness in Lee’s Closet” by Roy Schwartz Sunday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. Children’s Story Time and Craft: “The Squirmy Wormy” by Amy Fathers 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, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. “Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes” Story Time
ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND JEANIE TENGELSEN GALLERY 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Through Sunday, Nov. 25 63rd Members’ Exhibition Part One (M-Z)
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THE COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE 160 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington (516) 883-3144 or www.commsyn.org Friday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga Friday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. (Shabbes service), 7:30 p.m. (Shabbat dinner), 8:15 p.m. (presentation) Jerusalem: A Love Story with Speaker on the “Real” Israel, Sarah Tuttle-Singer Monday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Finding Direction: A Workshop for Finding Spiritual Direction OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost.com Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Music: Phil Smith Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Music: Duo Wiggam STEPHEN C. WIDOM CULTURAL ARTS AT TEMPLE EMANUEL Temple Emanuel, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck (516) 482-5701 • www.scwculturalarts.org Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur Flug: “Remembering Kristallnacht” COMMUNITY CHURCH OF EAST WILLISTON 45 East Williston Ave. (between High Street and Roslyn Road), East Williston Tickets: (516) 746-7356 or ccewplays@gmail. com Continued on Page 40
COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery.org Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Egg Taking Demonstrations Children of all ages will create patriotic crafts for Veteran’s Day. $6 adults; $5 kids; veterans free. WESTBURY MANOR 25 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury (516) 599-6870 • www.plazatheatrical.com Wednesday, Nov. 14, 12 p.m. lunch, 1 p.m. show Plaza Theatrical Productions presents “Gypsy!”
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Warm up your fall with a stew Fall is a wonderful time to eat and enjoy comforting one-pot stews. I love making a big pot of stew and enjoying friends over for a cozy meal. I augment the stew with add-ons. These are bowls that have different foods that complement the stew. One of my favorite add-ons is chicken “chips.” Chicken “chips” are the skin from the chicken thighs baked in the oven until they resemble the consistency of a potato chip. These unhealthy morsels are scrumptious. For ease and coziness, I like to set up the whole meal on my stove. The stew stays warm on a low burner and I place all the add-ons on a platter so the pieces of food don’t drop directly on my stove. The addition of a crisp romaine and radicchio salad with My Favorite Vinaigrette rounds out the meal. Finally, one of the best things about this recipe is that the stew may be made up to two days ahead of time, the flavors just keep improving. So grab your Dutch oven and start warming up your kitchen with a hearty stew — your friends and family will be glad you cooked up such a delicious meal. Menu (Serves 6-8) Stew with Kale and Chicken Add-ons (all placed in
separate bowls) Chicken “chips” Sliced red pepper* Sliced red onion* Jasmine rice* Grated parmesan* Cannellini beans* Croutons* Bread* Salad* with My Favorite Vinaigrette *Recipe Not Given Stew with Kale and Chicken 8 pieces skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs patted dry Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 4 large shallots, quartered lengthwise 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bunch parsley, stems tied together with kitchen twine 2 bay leaves 8 cups torn curly kale leaves (I buy a bag of kale cleaned and chopped at Stop and Shop and most other grocery stores) 8 cups homemade or store bought chicken stock 1. Season chicken thighs all over with salt and pepper. 2. In a Dutch oven, place chicken skin side down over medium heat. Working in two batches, if needed, cook chicken thighs in the same pot until skin is golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken
flavorful, about 25 to 30 minutes. 5. Refrigerate stew at least over night. Remove the fat that has accumulated on the top of the stew. Reheat stew over medium low heat, serve with add-ons on the side.
ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect to a large plate. Let chicken cool slightly, then pull skin from meat and transfer to a container, cover and chill (save for making “chips”). 3. Return pot to medium heat and saute shallots, until they are golden, about 5 minutes. Add wine and stock, stir to release the bits stuck on the bottom of pot and cook until reduced by two-thirds, about 6 minutes. Add parsley, and bay leaves salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Return chicken thighs to pot and bring stew back up to a simmer. Cover with a lid, leaving slightly ajar so steam can escape and cook for 1 hour. 4. Transfer thighs to a cutting board and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes, keep liquid at a simmer. Pull meat from bones and tear into strips. Place chicken back in pot and add kale and simmer until kale is tender and liquid is very
Chicken “chips” 8 pieces of chicken thigh skin from the stew with kale and chicken. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Salt and pepper chicken skin. 2. Arrange chicken thigh skin (reserved from stew with kale and chicken) flat side up, in a single layer on a silpat-lined baking sheet and bake until crispy, approximately 30 minutes. My Favorite Vinaigrette 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tsp. sugar 2 cups olive oil
Salt and pepper 1. In a Cuisinart, fitted with a steel blade, blend the vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously, until combined. Always shake again before serving. 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 a photo to party@culinaryarchitect. com.
Community Calendar cont’d Continued from Page 39 Friday, Nov. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 and 17 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m. The Billboard Players Present: “Dear Friends” by Reginald Rose CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington (631) 423-1770 or info@dhfny.org Saturday, Nov. 10, 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nature on the Move At this slow-paced, 4-mile walk, you will observe and discuss the fields and woods of Caumsett. Admission is $4. Reservations are required by calling 631-423-1770. HOLY SPIRIT R.C. CHURCH 16 S. 6th St., New Hyde Park (516) 354-0359 • www.holyspiritnhp.com Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Spirit Rosary Altar Society Christmas Fair
NORTHWELL’S CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1500 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 858-3095 • www.northwellhealth.edu/ integrativemedicine Saturday, 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. Sunday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tibetan Bowl Meditation Learn the history of Tibetan Singing Bowls and experience deep relaxation through soothing sound that opens the flow of energy throughout the body. $20; $15 for Northwell exployees. Register online at www.northwell. edu/integrativemedicine. BROOKVILLE CHURCH AND MULTIFAITH CAMPUS 2 Brookville Road, Glen Head
(516) 626-0414 • www.brookvillechurch.com Saturday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kids 4 Kids Coffeehouse Concert: “Brookville’s Broadway” Youth will cook, serve a six-course dinner, and provide entertainment. There is no admission fee; funds will be raised from a silent auction, raffles and food sales to send under-served kids to an eight-week summer camp in Glen Cove.
FLORAL PARK RECREATION CENTER 124 Stewart St., Floral Park www.ahrc.org Monday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-Holiday Event Movies and milk and cookies for kids; shopping amongst holiday vendors for adults. Thursday, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. AHRC Meeting with Guest Speaker Sean Farley, Founder and Owner of Novis Realty Group
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16 South 9th St., New Hyde Park Sunday, Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m. Food, Fun & Fellowship Dinner Cost: $25 for adults; $15 for children under 12. For further information or reservations, call 516-354-5013.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • www.uucsr.org Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Talk: The Climate Crisis and Our Spiritual Home — The Greening of Our UU Campus Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Yo Fit Seniors! Fitness and Yoga Inspired Group Exercise Every Thursday this season except Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. Members: $5 per class; nonmembers: $7 per class.
MANHASSET POST 304 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Mary Jane Davies Park, Plandome Road, Manhasset Monday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. Veteran’s Day Service
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