BLANK SLATE MEDIA February 21, 2020
YOUR GUIDE TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING
FIVE FOLKS COME TO L.I.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTINE LAVIN
Left to right, Patty Larkin, Cliff Eberhardt, Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Cheryl Wheeler. BY D AV I D HINCKLEY
A
good song accompanied by a quiet melodic guitar can be the right antidote to a noisy world. The producers of this
tonic are often called singer-songwriters, or folksingers, and five folk veterans are coming to the Jeanne Rimsky at the Landmark in Port Washington on March 5. It’s the latest round of a long-running folk music project called On a Win-
ter’s Night, which began with a compilation CD in 1989 and went on the road as a tour in 1994. The tour has had a rotating cast in various incarnations, and this year’s lineup includes Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Cheryl Wheeler,
and Christine Lavin, who had the original idea to turn a sampler LP into a roadshow. The evening’s format has each performer doing a 13-minute solo set for an opener, then everyone returning together to close it out in the second half.
That arrangement was suggested by Allan Pepper, a long-time owner of New York’s famed Bottom Line club. “It lets the audience see each of us,” Lavin said, “or in some cases perhaps get introduced to us. And then they’ll be eager to see how we sound together. “It’s like a mini-folk festival in one evening. And this is a great group because we all like each other and respect each other’s music.” She jokingly adds that all the musicians sit for the second half of the show, perhaps reflecting the fact that collectively they have some logged 200 years in the singer-songwriter game. Several began their musical careers in the New York folk music scene of the 1980s when a loose collective called Fast Folk issued a new album, or CD, of original singersongwriter material each month. Gorka, a New Jersey native who now lives in Minneapolis, was among those who participated in that scene. He won the New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival and over the years has recorded 14 CDs. Eberhardt, from Amherst, Mass., combines traditional folk and blues with his original songs. He’s known as an exceptional guitar player. Larkin, of Cape Cod, is a former artist in residence at Berklee College of Music and is on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center. She has just finished her 14th CD. Lavin, who lives in Manhattan, also came up in the New York folk scene of the ‘80s. She is known for witty songs on subjects like people who try to go through a supermarket express checkout lane with too many items, but she
also has a repertoire of serious songs like “The Kind of Love You Never Recover From.” She is working on her 24th CD. Wheeler, from Swansea, Mass., is known for her engaging live performances. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Garth Brooks, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Bette Midler. One of the biggest challenges these days for singer-songwriters, as for all musicians, is how to get their songs to their audience in the world of digital distribution. “A lot of people today don’t even own CD players,” Lavin said. “You have to reach them digitally. So we’re all trying to figure how you stay in the business.” On the positive side, folk music itself never goes away, because people have been writing songs and singing them with basic musical accompaniment since the dawn of time. Lavin notes that twice a month she joins a circle of singer-songwriters who try out their new songs for each other. “It’s a good way to get opinions you respect,” she said. “It gives you a better perspective on how your audience will respond when you sing it in public.” The Landmark show will be emceed by John Platt, long-time host of the Sunday Breakfast and now Sunday Supper program on WFUV. (“On A Winter’s Night,” March 5 at 7:30 p.m., at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at the Landmark, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Featuring Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Christine Lavin and Cheryl Wheeler. Tickets $40-$60. Call 516-767-6444 or contact www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.)
24 Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
THE TOP SEVEN EVENTS Trevor Noah Friday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Trevor Noah has become a household name since being picked by Jon Stewart to be his replacement as host of The Daily Show in 2015. Born and raised in South Africa, Noah often includes his upbringing during apartheid into his stand-up routines. He’s had 10 stand-up specials air, with his most recent, Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia,being nominated for Best Comedy Album at the 2020 Grammys. Ticket prices range from $119.50 to $185.50.
*#0& 5'.'%6'& (14 572'4+14 (4'5*0'55 (.#814
LNLAB L:LABFB M>KBR:DB M>FINK: GHH=E>L
#.. ;17 %#0 '#6 &+00'4
FHG=:R MAKN MANKL=:R ''''''' +-'2. ?KB=:R MAKN LNG=:R'''' +/'2. DB=L & :@> Q *'.
(4'' &4+0-5 /10 6*745 ?K>> ;>>K% AHM L:D>% AHNL> PBG>% LH=: HK AHM M>: !* I>K I>KLHG% ENG<A =BGG>K"
1(( :GR HK=>K IB<D>= NI
Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Rd.,Westbury, NY 11590 Info: 516-247-5200 or thetheatreatwestbury.com
1
Long Island Chamber Music Festival Saturday, Feb. 29, 6 p.m. Talented young musicians from institutions like Carnegie Hall, the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Astral Artists will be playing in this concert. The theme of the concert will be space and the night sky. Songs by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw will be performed. Additionally, Arnold SchoÍnberg’s musical work Verklarte Nachtwill be played. Music by Terry Riley will also be played at the event. Tickets are non-refundable and are available for $20 online or $25 at the door. Dierent explorations of galaxies, planets or parts of Earth will be paired with each song. Where: Vanderbilt Museum 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, NY 11721 Info: 631-854-5579 or vanderbiltmuseum.org
2
Adelphi’s Best of Broadway Sunday, March 1, 4 p.m. 2CRěX ROOMS CUCKĚCDĚG
Director Nathan Brewer and music director Steven Altinel return to Adelphi University for this play. Many of the school’s talented students will be performing songs from Broadway musicals, both new and old and popular and underrated. Come see this biannual production. Tickets are $25 for the public, $23 for senior citizens 60 years or older, $20 for Adelphi Alumni, $10 for Adelphi sta members and $5 for Adelphi students. Students can only get their discounts by calling or visiting the box oďŹƒce with their student IDs. There is a $1 fee at checkout.
_hk rhnk li^\bZe ^o^gm' <Zg Z\\hffh]Zm^ ni mh -) `n^lml
Where: Westermann Stage, Concert Hall Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphi.edu
3
OZeb] makn *+(,*(+)+)
@B?M <>KMB?B<:M>L :O:BE:;E>
,,/. ABEELB=> :O>'% G>P AR=> I:KD% GR **)-) .*/&0-0&,,00 ( .*/&0-0&+,00 ?:Q3 .*/&0-0&*/00 HI>G 0 =:RL PPP'LNLABK>IN;EB<GR'<HF
TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR EVENT IN THIS SECTION, GO TO WWW.THEISLANDNOW.COM/ LOCAL-EVENTS
Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
25
FOR THE COMING WEEK An Evening with Karamo Brown: From “The Real World” to “Queer Eye” Monday, March 2, 7 p.m. Star of the popular Netflix show “Queer Eye” and activist Karamo Brown will be discussing causes close to him and how others can raise awareness for causes they support with other like-minded individuals. In addition to being a reality TV star, Brown is an openly gay black Christian single father who’s the son of immigrants. He’s also a former psychotherapist. In addition to discussing his methods of raising awareness, Brown will also talk about the importance of giving back and the steps people may take to get together and bring about positive change. Tickets to the event are $5. Adelphi students, staff and alumni may get free tickets online with the checkout code AU5OFF. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center One South Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-877-4555 or events.adelphi.edu 4
Celine Dion Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Five-time Grammy Award winner Celine Dion will be performing at Nassau Coliseum as part of her “Courage World Tour.” The Canadian singer may be best known for singing “My Heart Will Go On” from the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic.This tour marks Dion’s first in the United States in over a decade. Ticket prices range from $129 to $254.50. Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, NY 11553 Info: 516-231-4848 or nycblive.com
5
Rocco DiSpirito Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to meet bestselling author and celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito as he discusses his new cookbook, “Rocco’s Keto Comfort Food Diet.” Attendees will receive the cookbook and have the opportunity to get it signed by DiSpirito. Additionally, there will be a question-and-answer session. Tickets for the event are $40. Where: Hilton Long Island/Huntington 598 Broadhollow Rd., Savoy Room, Melville, NY 11747 Info: 631-845-1000 or eventbrite.com
6
What You Will (AKA Twelfth Night) Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance Performance will be putting on hour-long plays based on William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, Twelfth Night.The play is about twins Viola and Sebastian. After the two are separated following a shipwreck, Disguised as a man, Viola falls in love with Duke Orsino, who’s in love with Countess Olivia. Countess Olivia ends up falling in love with Viola’s alter ego, Cesario. Tickets for the event are $10 for the public and $8 for adults 65 years or older. Hofstra community members will receive two free tickets upon presenting their Hofstra ID card.
%(&20( $ )5,(1' 2) 0< )$7+(5 6 3/$&( &$//
Where: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater,John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, 118 Hofstra University Hempstead NY 11549 Info: 516-463-6644 or hofstra.edu 7
2OG 1RUWKHUQ %RXOHYDUG _ 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW ZZZ P\IDWKHUVSODFH FRP $OO WLFNHW SXUFKDVHV VXEMHFW WR VHUYLFH FKDUJHV 0\ )DWKHU¶V 3ODFH LV D VXSSHU FOXE _ SHU SHUVRQ IRU IRRG EHYHUDJH
0< )$7+(5·6 3/$&( $7 7+( 526/<1 +27(/
26 Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
Gold Coast to screen ‘The Whistlers’ clever, swift, occasionally violent, and elegant neonoir ďŹ lm, that stars Vlad Ivanov, Catrinel Marlon, and Rodica Lazar. The ďŹ lm tells the story of Cristi — played by Ivanov — a police inspector who plays both sides of the law and is intent on freeing a corrupt businessman imprisoned in Romania. Embarking with the
Gold Coast Arts Cinema Series presents the screening of the Romanian ďŹ lm “The Whistlersâ€? on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. From internationally acclaimed Romanian Director Corneliu Porumboiu, “The Whistlersâ€? is a
Catrinel Marlon in a scene from “The Whistlers.�
beautiful Gilda — who is played by Marlon — on a high-stakes heist, both will have to navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery, and deception, including travel to the Canary Islands to learn a diďŹƒcult ancient whistling language. A highlight at the 2019 New York Film Festival, “The Whistlers,â€? was Romania’s oďŹƒcial submission for International Feature Film at the 2020 Academy Awards. Tickets for “The Whistlersâ€? are $15 Adults/Seniors and $10 for members when purchased in advance. All tickets at the door are $20. Tickets can be ordered online at www. goldcoastarts.org or by phone at 516-829-2570. Submitted by the Gold Coast Arts Center
THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Sag Harbor’s HarborFrost Saturday, Feb. 29, 1 p.m. Among the activities planned for this winter celebration are ice carving demonstrations and displays, live music, face painting, ďŹ re dancers, a laser light show and more. Most of the scheduled events will be free, with the exception of the Culinary Stroll, Oyster Crawl, Frosty Plunge and the live performance by the Hoo Doo Loungers at Bay Street Theater. There should be fun events for the whole family. Where: 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 Info: sagharborchamber.com
1
Sweet Treat Jars Saturday, Feb. 29, 2 p.m. With the month of February, also known as National Chocolate Lover’s Month, coming to a close, the Long Island Children’s Museum will be holding a chocolate-themed workshop. Kids would learn about the origins of chocolate and about which countries celebrate certain holidays and customs with the delicious treat. Then kids will be able to design their own sweet treat jar to take home and ďŹ ll with chocolate. Participation in this event costs $4, plus $14 for museum admission. Museum members would get free admission to the museum and only need to pay $3 for the event. Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
2
Travelin’ Trunk Show Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m.
SC W
, . + 2 3 * & 0 3 2 '
. (320+. , , '2%))&3,
“Story Explorers� can listen to stories from Miss Heather. Kids in attendance can use music, sound and costumes to create their own unique performances afterward. Tickets for this event are $10 per child. Each ticket comes with a free accompanying adult ticket. Additional adult tickets are $5. Where: Think Big Theater Arts, 42 South Ocean Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772 Info: 631-307-4042, heather@thinkbigtheaterarts.org or thinkbigtheaterarts.org
/12
2 3&0)01%, / 233*1(
4 4
, !4 " "! $23,0*3-' 4+1 /1%-*32 23$12' /12 .(320+. +1 /1%-*32 4/12(32 +314 43*0'12 1/ 3&03/-3'
/20*. (.2+ 4 # # #$( 11 ,0)-0-) / ! 4 !4$" 4 43&.0-34 4)312)34(.&0
G
G
G " 4 #
3
Irish Family Day Sunday, March 1, 1 p.m. Teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dance will be performing during this event. Following the performance by this award-winning organization, the dancers will be taking questions from the audience and try teaching them some Irish dance steps. Tickets to this event are $9 per child. Where: Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station, NY 11746 Info: 631-427-5240 or waltwhitman.org
4
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Wednesday, March 4, 5:15 p.m. Tom Hanks stars as the beloved Mr. Fred Rogers in this Oscarnominated ďŹ lm. Lloyd Vogel, a jaded journalist, is assigned to proďŹ le the TV star. He ďŹ nds Rogers to be as kind of a man in real life as in the show. Vogel is then inspired to try reconciling with his painful past thanks to his interactions with Rogers. The ďŹ lm is rated PG and the screening is free. Where: East Hampton Library 159 Main St., East Hampton, NY 11937 Info: 631-324-0222 or eventbrite.com
5
Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
39
Gold Coast tuning up for competition Arts center making final preparations for eighth annual ‘Your Big Break’ showcase BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z For the eighth consecutive year, the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck is preparing to showcase musical talent from the youth of Long Island in the Your Big Break competition. Rick Eberle, a publicist for the Gold Coast Arts Center who created the event, said in an interview that he is pleased to see the progress that has been made over the years. “It’s been great to see so many people take an interest in the event,” Eberle said. “I think one of the things that makes it special is that everyone involved is looking to help someone younger achieve their musical dreams.” The contest, open to musicians 15 to 25 living on Long Island or the five boroughs without recording or publishing contracts, has aimed to bring unharnessed talent into the music industry. Eberle said that each artist must perform two original songs either with a band or solo with an acoustic guitar or another instrument. He said that in the past many people have mistaken the event for a singing competition, which was not the competition’s ex-
pectation. “I like to view the event as a showcase with prizes,” Eberle said. “This isn’t just for singers. [The judges and I] really encourage people to come with live musical accompaniment and show us their skills as a musician.” “It’s not as much ‘American Idol!’ as it is ‘The Voice,’” he continued. “We’re not looking for the perfect appearance and to scold contestants on stage. We’re here to take notes, provide constructive criticism and help young talent further their careers.” While the 2020 judges have not been announced yet, those in previous years included ReverbNation.com’s Lou Plaia, All Music Inc and Scatterbrain’s Guy Brogna, artist manager Randy Nichols, radio host and former pro wrestler Brimstone, songwriter and bassist Tara Drouin, producers David Caggiano and Donnie Klang, Good Times Magazine’s Rich Branciforte and others. Winners of the competition have a chance to record at the Sound Cellar in Huntington, get professional management services and musical equipment and to be featured on ReverbNation. com, which has been used by more than four million artists.
PHOTO COURTESY OF JAN ALTES
Last year’s Your Big Break winner was Lindenhurst’s Arizona Lindsey. Last May, the judges crowned Arizona Lindsey of Lindenhurst as the competition’s seventh winner. Since then, she has appeared in multiple live interviews and performances and has been featured on radio stations across the East Coast. “The opportunities for aspiring musicians here are endless,” Eberle said. “I always love working with the Gold
Coast Arts Center on so many things, but this event truly showcases talent on Long Island in such a unique and entertaining way.” Ronni Berger, Gold Coast’s director of special events, said, “One of the great aspects about the competition is the friendships that have been made with participants over the years. Requests have been made for reunions for participants over the years and we hope to do that in the future.” When asked what advice he would give to someone on the fence about submitting work, Eberle said, “Don’t be discouraged even if you ultimately aren’t selected. At least you will know that reputable people in the music industry have seen what you can do.” Eberle said the deadline for submissions has been extended from Feb. 23 to March 1 to include more competitors. After two semifinal rounds, judges vote on the remaining six contestants to advance to the finals. Those six contestants get a musical mentor to help them compete for prizes in the final round on June 6. To enter, contestants must submit a short biography, an mp3 song, and a photo of themselves to yourbigbreakny@gmail.com.
40 Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
A 5<0< )?" ) =+ 0 50 " 0< + )0!<" F") = 0 5 )?0G
2 (2' (# % 0 ' ) 1 , $ 8 9 8
!
"
#
! " "# $
$ $
% &' (## % & '
( ' ) $ %
50)3 !0<"= < ; # 6 % (# $ 77 4 ' # - , 8 9 # 8 & !:/ 0: 0&0&
. &/ 0 / 1 / + * 2 ( ' , - . $ / ,
< *
; (&78#'9 (%78#' '1 - (# " ;! - # $ ) "
3 . $ 4
5 $ 0
0 $ 64
:
; (&'9( ;' 2* 3 &! 4 $ #) 5
7 &' ( 2 # 6 0707 , " #
. *
' ( 82' '1 - 2*<+ $ (# ' < 7&& $ ( = .
" ? @ A
' (2'9(;# ' # # = , $ 0 3 , ( / . & #
2 &' (-78#'9(278#' (# % 0 ' ) 1 , $
= !$ > .
)* + $ ,
*
% &' (-' (# * + $
( ) # % # A' 3 ( 8A - ' ) 1 ) A ' # 2 , A ;;! 7 08 # # ) ( > # # A0 A 7 ! 7 08 $ # ) ' % * ) 7 7 + 7 ; 4 8
A $ B $ @ / 8 2H79 ; &
# % 2 # 0 4
, # 8 #9 # 8 & !:!7 :70
; (&;9(2# ( $ 7 ' # - , - ,
3: "$ 1 .
. @ 0
5 5
2 * > ) # < $ ; , <
,
1 9 )$ $ B $ C" * A
5 D
2 # 2 7 ; $ , 8 ' ) $ %
- &'
'1= " # $ 0 - , 8 ? @
< " '' 1 &% . $ B 9 -'-'
; (-'9(&% 1 * 2 - # 7 2 - # - , 2 - #
$
*
&' (-' , # / % , ,
- &' (# (# - < 0/ " -
$ 0 E 0 $ $ I B / +> / = = % (&79(27 # 6 0707 , " #
. $ B @
J
& &' ( #9(7# (8>8 6 /7 + - #
3$ < @ $ A 8 1 3
# ( ' , $ ; - ) ,
! = E
. 0 @ "+? A
# &' (H# 4 % +'1 0& 3 % , ' # -
<
. $
0 < &%' ? ) 1 )?" + < : ?< ? 3)?0" +
# # ( -9(H# < % 2 ' ' ) 1
2 ( # , - . $ /
, < " * < <@
2
0& $) 0& $ #) ,
1+ =) "I 5
& # 6 % (# $ 77 4 ' # - , 8 9 # 8 & !:/ 0: 0&0& 5 5 . &
> > 0 3 , + $ 8 # 9 BB 8 & !:/ /: &/&
. $
H ( H 4 % + '1 0& 3 % , C; ' # -
" * +
@ 8 3
<
# '1 - 2*<+ 7&& $ ( =
A / , $
; (-79(#H (# " (# 7& % , "
(# , 8 < 9 # DEE # )8 E : , E
; (&78#'9(%78#' (# % 0 ' ) 1 , $
Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
: ! ,
41
% 7
F 5A4 6 05A4 8A $ 2% * ?!1 $ % " ) 2% *
0 0 = * % > . 6 62% / 7 */ % 6 ' !:'14:0 !!
8 2 ) ) B * )B 1 ' ) 2 / 2% *6 $ * % % 8 ( ) ) ) ; : B ) ) 2 6 2 ?>0 8 ( ( / ) % )6 2 ! *$ 3C %(C' % 8 1 6 " 2 < % . :% B ) B 9 6 !
011 5 % *
1 6 % % 8 ( % % ) % 2% * :% ) ) 6
!" #$%&'() * $ ' + , - .
.,$:; 1 2 % $ ! ; 05 7 ; %< ; * ; <
0 % $ - .%/ " 01 . *
00 . # $ % &% ' " % "
3 *
04 5 . 2 6 . 2
( % ' % $ ) * "
& 1 7 6 ) % ++ % 8, 9
/ . 6 0 + % $ * $ ) *
' , $ *
# + 3 +
! ' ! . " 3
1
/ 0 ! "
1 * 2
=) 6 ) , = 6 7
$ 2
/ . %2 3 / 2 * 41 5 % . 6 *6 7/ 6 $> 7? * 2 ' 2 @ @ ! 6 , )
A . , 89 33 : 3 ; 5 < 1 %
8 ) "*
7 . 4 . + ; ? ) D; % ! ; @ B )
) #; %! / 0 % $ - .%/ " 01 . *
. E % :
/ 0 6 + 8 &% ' . 8 + 8 6 7 6
' !:> ?: ' 1
6 / * .% "
?> $ ) * / *
, + 7
0 6 0/ % $ - .% " 01 .
*
3 ) + 2 4 % < % ) + 2 / . ,
" * " /
F .* # ( * "
5 8 $ % * 6 7 * / 6 ' !:0 4: 4'4'
* G * ) > " ' + . " . % 4 1 8 ) A % "%
) %
0 4 6 4 "
1 8 $ %
$
/ 6 % 4 1 8 ) A "%
7 < G + ' 4 7 < & ) + :
/ 4 6 5AAF4 8A $ 3;F= " 8 % F . % '' " / %
1 ) ! :
+ ! .
.
00 . . . 4'1 .
? @ " ) > 3 ' + " . F
0 0 6 0F 9 2 9
411 # = " 6 @ 7 @@ 6
' !:0>0: '0' , * . 6 . 2 ! /;
/ 0 6 0 * .% "
?> $ ) * / *
/ 0 6 + % $ * $ ) *
' , $ *
* ! . ) ' 1
/ / C D 0>
. 6 2 / 7 )6
' !:41 : 10'
1 )
/ % $ - .%/ " 01 . *
7G3@ 1 B 2 % + /
$ 7G3@ & ! @ @
/ F 6 0 3 ( EE ''' 8 $ % + 8
5 '3
F 0 .% *( 4 4
% A " )
0 0 .% *( 4 4
2 * % 6 F % 7 GHH )6 H : H
42 Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, February 21, 2020
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Community forum on bail reform Feb. 27 Blank Slate Media will be hosting a community forum on bail reform at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset. A panel featuring state Assemblyman Ed Ra; Edwards J. Perkins Jr., 1st vice president of the NCPD Superior Officers Association, B. Nicole Triplett, policy counsel for the NYCLU; and Shanequa Levin, cofounder of the Long Island Black Alliance
will address the controversy regarding bail laws in New York, recent reforms and revisions currently being discussed. Blank Slate Media editor and publisher Steven Blank will moderate the first 45 minutes of the forum followed by 45 minutes of questions from attendees. Admission is free. Please register to reserve your place at www.theislandnow. com/communityforum. The event is sponsored by Northwell Health.
State Assemblyman Ed Ra
B. Nicole Triplett, Policy Counsel for the NYCLU
‘Best of Broadway’ at Adelphi Arts Center Talented students at Adelphi University will take the stage for the “Best of Broadway” at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, from Saturday, Feb. 29, through Sunday, March 1. Director Nathan Brewer and music director Steven Altinel return for this performance, featuring many memorable melodies of legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman. Audiences will be treated to favorites and rarities from “Hello, Dolly!,” “La Cage aux Folles,” “Mame,” and more. Adelphi’s “Best of Broadway” takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, on the
Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall. Tickets are $25, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni, and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi. edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online. Submitted by Adelphi University
Adelphi University’s Best of Broadway production.