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here are few heavy metal bands that have managed to scale the heights that Judas Priest has during their nearly 50-year career. Their presence and influence remains at an all-time high as evidenced by the success of their 2018 album, Firepower. One of the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, winners of the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, and 2006 VH1 Rock Honors recipients, Judas Priestoriginally formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England, an area many believe birthed heavy metal. Founding members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing and Ian Hill would be the nucleus of musicians, along with several different drummers over the years, that would go on to change the face of heavy metal. After a “feeling out” period of a couple of albums, including 1974’s Rocka Rolla and 1976’s Sad Wings of Destiny, the lineup hit their stride. The result was a quartet of albums that separated Priest from the rest of the hard rock pack — 1977’s Sin After Sin, 1978’s Stained Class and Hell Bent for Leather, and 1979’s Unleashed in the East. Itcould be said that Judas Priest owned the 1980s as they were second to none as far
as pure metal goes, releasing such all-time classic albums as 1980’s British Steel, 1981’s Point of Entry, 1982’s Screaming for Vengeance, and 1984’s Defenders of the Faith. These titles spawned enduring metal anthems like “Breaking the Law,” “Living After Midnight,” “Heading Out to the Highway,” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming.” Theremainder of the ’80s saw Priest embrace more melodic hard rock sounds on 1986’s Turbo and 1988’s Ram it Down, in addition to their second live set, 1987’s Priest… Live!, before releasing arguably the heaviest release of their entire career, 1990’s Painkiller, that coincided with the arrival of Scott Travis on drums. 2008 saw the release of their double disc concept album, Nostradamus, which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, and a year later A Touch of Evil: Live was issued, which led to the group’s aforementioned Grammy Award win due to a killer rendition of the classic, “Dissident Aggressor.” In 2009, Priest began a celebration of the 30-year anniversary of the release of their classic British Steel album, a tour in which the group performed the album in its entirety, and was followed by an expanded double disc version in 2010 and a DVD of their live show.
By 2011, Downing announced that he was exiting the band. With a still burning desire to continue flying the flag of metal, Judas Priest continued on by enlisting newcomer Richie Faulkner on guitar. The move seemed to have reinvigorated the band, as evidenced by a show-stealing performance on the TV show “American Idol.” Also in 2011 was the release of The Chosen Few, followed by the Epitaph concert DVD in 2013, and Redeemer of Souls in 2014, which scaled the U.S. charts to No. 6. On the heels of their nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Judas Priest issued their latest album, Firepower, which has become one of the most successful of the band’s entire career, including their highest chart placement in the U.S. at No. 5, and scoring their highest-charting commercial rock single in decades with “Lightning Strike.” After wrapping up a highly successful North American tour in 2018, Judas Priest continues to bring Firepower to concertgoers across the country, with two shows scheduled at The Paramount on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by going to www. paramountny.com.The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.
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Sophie B. Hawkins: A Concert In Support of Growing Love Community Garden
Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins will perform her highestcharting singles, such as “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,â€? “Right Beside You,â€? “As I Lay Me Downâ€? and “Lose Your Way,â€? in support of Growing Love Community Garden in Manorhaven. Where: Landmark on Main Street Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main St., Port Washington Info & Tickets: 516-767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
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Paul Anka — Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way The Anka Sings Sinatra tour honors an artist who has inuenced Paul Anka more than anyone else throughout his career, Frank Sinatra. The performance will feature the hits that have spanned Anka’s 60 years in music, including the memorable “My Way.â€?
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Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. To celebrate Garden City’s 150th anniversary, Adelphi welcomes home Garden City native John Tesh. Whether at the solo piano, with a 12-piece ‘big band’ or an 80 piece orchestra, Tesh creates a unique journey for concert fans ďŹ lled with music and storytelling. For this special homecoming concert, he will be joined by students from the Garden City High School chorus. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 • pac.adelphi.edu
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Gold Coast Arts Center Film Screening: ‘Non-Fiction’
Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. French stars Juliette Binoche and Guillame Canet reunite in this slyly seductive tale of sex, lies, and literature. Set amidst the bohemian intelligentsia of the Parisian publishing world, “NonFictionâ€? traces the romantic and emotional fallout that results when a controversial writer begins blurring the line between fact and ďŹ ction. Where: Great Neck Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info & Tickets: 516-829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org
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Al Stewart Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m.
Scottish-born singer-songwriter Al Stewart will be playing selections from his deep catalog, including the favorites “Year Of The Catâ€? and “Time Passages.â€? Where: My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn Info & Tickets: 516-413-3535 • myfathersplace.com
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On the Record Community Forum on Health Care featuring Michael Dowling Thursday, May 16, 7:30 to 9 p.m. The next On the Record Community Forum is Health Care: Where We Are... Where We Are Going with featured panelist Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health. Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock 48 Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset Info: 516-307-1045 theislandnow.com/communityforum
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When Mama Bear throws her to-do list out the window and spends the day playing in the park with baby Bella Bear, they ďŹ nd that sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, they can still have a whole lot of fun. This story time includes a coupon from the CafĂŠ for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4. Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place Info: 516-365-6723 (Manhasset) or 516-741-9850 (Carle Place) or barnesandnoble.com
Saturday, May 11, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Michaels, 1350 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 1280 Corporate Drive, Westbury Info: 516-627-2875 (Manhasset) or 516-693-0420 (Westbury) or classes. michaels.com
Gold Coast International Film Festival
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Saturday, May 11, 12 to 1 p.m. Children ages 4 to 8 can join this workshop where they will explore unique marine moms and the special ways they care for their babies, as well as make a whale and calf reusable tote bag.
Juliette Binoche and Guillame Canet reunite with acclaimed director Olivier Assayas (Personal Shopper, Carlos) for this wry, slyly seductive tale of sex, lies, and literature. Set amidst the bohemian intelligentsia of the Parisian publishing world, Non-Fiction traces the romantic and emotional fallout that results when a controversial writer (Vincent Macaigne) begins blurring the line between fact and ďŹ ction, using his real-life love affairs—including a passionate ing with an actress (Binoche) who happens to be married to his editor (Canet)—as fodder for his explosive new novel. Balancing dry wit with keen observations on the tensions between art, commerce, and technology, Non-Fiction is a buoyant, breezy delight from a master director at his most effortlessly brilliant.
Visit goldcoastďŹ lmfestival.org or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for members when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.
Where: CSH Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-367-3418 or cshwhalingmuseum.org
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Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. ArtsPower’s colorful musical captures Ludwig Bemelmans’ much loved Madeline series. This amusing tale traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who learns the important lesson that ďŹ rst impressions aren’t everything. Recommended for children in grades pre-k through 3. Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphi.edu
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Sunday, May 12, 2 to 3 p.m. On Mother’s Day, families can join a park ranger on an easy mileand-a-half stroll through time, visiting places that were signiďŹ cant to Theodore Roosevelt, including the Oyster Bay train depot where he used to catch the train to New York City and the Moore Building, which was a base of operations for the “summer White House.â€? Where: Oyster Bay Long Island Railroad Station (the parking lot under the large rectangular firemen’s arch) Info at Sagamore Hill: 516-922-4788 or nps.gov
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CHARITY GOLF OUTING TO BENEFIT IGAN/DDI Thursday, July 18, 2019 • 1pm Shotgun Start at: The Muttontown Club
Registration cost prior to May 15th $325 per golfer - 4some $1200 Registration cost after May 15th $375 per golfer - 4some $1400 Dinner only - $150
Organization Benefitting: The IGA Nephropathy Foundation & Developmental Disabilities Institute For more information go to: http://www.ddiny.org and http://igan.org
Mail checks to: John Marsala at: 174 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY 11756 - Payable to: IGA Foundation or Pay by CC at www.xpress.pay.com (New Jersey - IGA Foundation)
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Singer Hawkins at Landmark May 10 American singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins’ first two albums, Tongues and Tails and Whaler, were certified Gold and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and six New York Music Awards. Her singles, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” and “Right Beside You,” spent months in the top 10 on Billboard singles charts in the U.S. and in Europe. The recent January issue of Elle magazine ranked “Damn” as one of the Top Love Songs of All Time. “As I Lay Me Down” and “Lose Your Way” from Hawkins’ third album, Timbre, were featured on the TV show, “Dawson’s Creek.” With nine albums to her credit, her music has been played in the films “40 Days and 40 Nights,” “Bounce,” “New Years Eve,” “Mrs. Winterbourne,” “Now and Then” and “The Associate,” and on television shows in-
cluding “The Blacklist,” “Party of Five” and “Northern Lights.” Throughout her career, Hawkins has performed live with Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Lou Reed, Chris Isaak, Kristen Chenoweth, Melissa Etheridge and Willie Nelson. She starred as Janis Joplin in the play, “Room 105,” a performance critics praised, saying, “It was a part she was born to play.” Hawkins authored her own play with original music and is working on its production. She recently took part in recording sessions and promotional events in Germany, including filming the syndicated music and talk show Night Grooves at the historic Schminke House in Löbau. Hawkins’ New York shows often sell out, but there are still tickets available for her upcoming performance at Landmark on Main Street on Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m.The concert will support Growing Love Community Garden in Manorhaven. For tickets, call 516-767-1384 or go to www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Landmark is located at 232 Main St. in Port Washington.
Bourbon at Belmont on Derby day
250 Post Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 • 516-283-5566 www.TheWestburyTheater.com Tickets available online at Ticketmaster.com Tickets can also be purchased for any show at The Space box office Tuesday-Thursday 12-5pm, Friday 12-8pm, Show Nights 5-9pm.
Long Island event producer, Starfish Junction, will once again host the bourbon tasting event at Belmont Park Racetrack on Saturday May 4,from 3 to 7 p.m. Bourbon at Belmont,hosted in conjunction with the New York Racing Association, will feature more than 30 bourbons for tasting, a selection of craft beers that have been bourbon barrel-aged, a live simulcast of the Kentucky Derby race, grandstand viewing of the track to enjoy live event day thoroughbred racing, and convenient betting windows. “Bourbon whiskey and horse racing may be associated with Kentucky, but there’s an older tradition of whiskey making and horse racing in New York that goes back all the way to the 1600s,” said Colin Spoelman, cofounder of Kings County Distillery, New York City’s oldest and largest craft distillery. “We think it’s fitting to serve New York bourbon at Belmont for the Kentucky Derby as it is a New York spin on a Kentucky tradition. With bourbon popular right now, this event is a great way to try some of the classics and some creative whiskeys from newer local distilleries, too.” The bourbons that will be served include prestigious brands, such as Woodford Reserve, Larceny, Wild Turkey, Whistle Pig, and Elijah Craig, plus highly-praised local producers like Brooklyn’s Kings County Distilleryand Widow Jane Distillery and Long Island’s newest, Montauk Hard Label. “This event will be an afternoon filled with extraordinary bourbon and beer tastings, live racing, a simulcast of the running
of the Kentucky Derby, and for those feeling lucky, convenient betting windows inside the event footprint,” said Andy Calimano, owner of Starfish Junction. “This Kentucky Derby day celebration will be a truly unforgettable experience for all who attend. It combines the love of bourbon and the love of horse racing, two passions shared by many.” Tickets, which are $65 per person, are on sale now and include the bourbon and beer sampling, grandstand viewing of the day’s live scheduled races, the simulcast of the Kentucky Derby, and a souvenir taster glass. The event will be held in the North Shore Terrace viewing pavilion on the fourth floor of Belmont Park Racetrack. Food will be available for purchase from venue concessions. This is a 21 and older event. Designated driver tickets are also available for $12 each. No one under 21, including designated drivers, will be admitted and photo ID is required for entry. Parking is $3 per car. Belmont Park Racetrack, home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, is located at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont. Ticket links and more information about the festival are available at www.BourbonAtBelmont.com.
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Author to discuss Warren Zevon’s music As is the case with so many musicians, the life of American rock singer and songwriter Warren Zevon was blessed with talent and opportunity, yet also beset by tragedy and setbacks. Raised mostly by his mother, with an occasional cameo from his gangster father, Zevon had an affinity and talent for music at an early age. Taking to the piano and guitar almost instantly, he began imitating and soon creating songs at every opportunity. After an impromptu performance in the right place at the right time, a record deal landed on the lap of a teenager who was eager to set out on his own and make a name for himself. But of course, where fame is concerned, things are never quite so simple. In “Nothing’s Bad Luck: The Lives of Warren Zevon,” Long Island author and journalist C.M. Kushins tells the story of this rock legend whose biggest hit, “Werewolves of London,” is still heard on radio stations and
music playlists. Drawing on original interviews with those closest to Zevon, including his ex-wife Crystal Zevon, Jackson Browne, Mitch Albom, Danny Goldberg, Barney Hoskyns, and Merle Ginsberg,Kushins examines Zevon’s troubled personal life and ever-changing musical style, emphasizing the moments when the two were inseparable. Ultimately, he paints Zevon as a compelling musical genius worthy of the same tier as that of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. “Nothing’s Bad Luck” finally gives Zevon the in-depth biographical treatment he deserves, making the life of this complex artist accessible to fans old and new for the first time. Kushins will speak about and sign copies of his book at Book Revue on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Book Revue is located at 313 New York Ave. in Huntington. The event is free and open to the public.
Cabaret tribute to Cole Porter at Emanuel The seventh season of Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel continues on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m., when Harvey Granat and Cheryl Segall are joined by award-winning American cabaret singer Jeff Harnar to pay tribute to the American composer Cole Porter. “Night and Day,” “Begin the Beguine,” “In The Still of the Night,” “Just One of Those Things,” and “True Love” are just some of the iconic songs that will be performed; the stories behind the songs and shows and films for which they were written will make for a festive Cole Porter celebration. Accompaniment will be provided by the David Lahm Duo. Granat performs at many supper clubs, resorts and cultural venues including the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts, McCallum Theater
in Palm Springs, multiple engagements at Feinstein’s at the Regency, the Metropolitan Room in New York, Birdland and Canyon Ranch Resort, where he appears every other week and has done over 175 shows. He has performed at private functions, including at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami and several of the largest libraries and synagogues in the New York area. His shows are unique in that they typically focus on a composer and/or lyricist, combining his singing of their songs with fascinating “inside” stories of their lives, films and shows. Segall is an interpreter of the American songbook. She has appeared at some of the leading performance venues in New York, including her sold-out show at the Metropolitan Room and shows at Feinstein’s
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at the Regency, the Duplex and 92nd St Y. In addition, she appears at libraries and cultural centers. Some of her shows focus on the songs and lives of great performers, including Carole King, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Barry Manilow, Barbra Streisand and the Carpenters. Harnar is an American cabaret singer and recording artist with a smooth, baritone voice and a fondness for the Broadway musical repertoire. His Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward centennial galas, and he regularly headlines in clubs and theaters all over the United States, in addition to producing and directing supper club and Off-Broadway shows. He is the winner of the 2014, ’15, ’17 and, most recently, the 2018 Broadway World Cabaret Awards for Best Male Vocalist, as well as multiple MAC Awards. Admission to the performance is $25 and includes two glasses of wine with refreshments. General admission seating is also available at $18. Call 516-482-5701 to purchase tickets. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck.
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Shear fun with sheep An evening of love at Queens Farm fest songs on May 18 Time to get a little bit country at Queens County Farm Museum’s annual Sheep Shearing Festival! The Sheep Shearing Festival is on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. While the farm’s sheep get their much-needed spring “haircutsâ€? for all to see, visitors will enjoy the foot-stomping rhythms of bluegrass duo Coyote & Crow along with farmer-led tours that detail the growing practices and mission of the farm across its 47-acre site. Visitors may even pick up a few tips for their own home gardens! The ďŹ ber arts will be celebrated at the festival through craft-making activities and demonstrations in needle-felting, yarn dyeing, wool spinning, weaving and patch-work quilting for all ages along throughout the afternoon. There will be hayrides and tasty local food on the farm all day along with the always popular Adopt-a-Worm composting program at the Con Edison Ecology Booth. The farm’s famed Farm Store will have an abundance of fresh produce including lettuce, spinach, kale, pea shoots, asparagus, cilantro, radishes and swiss chard. You will need to get to the farm early to scoop up a dozen of its farm eggs. The farm also sells honey from its own hives, naturally hand-dyed yarn from its sheep and dried herbs for tea. Spring plants will be on sale for home gardeners and soonto-be home gardeners. New this year, Queens’ own Bridge & Tunnel Brewery will host a Beer Garden with featured brews for Sheep Shearing Festival! Bridge & Tunnel was established in 2012. By 2014, they were named by Business Insider as one of the top 10 breweries in New York State and again in 2015 they were recognized as one of 22 breweries in the United States “that every beer lover should know.â€? Bridge & Tunnel has been bringing its spent grains, a brewing byproduct also known as brewer’s mash, to Queens Farm since that ďŹ rst batch in September 2012. Brewer’s mash is rich in protein and ďŹ ber, which is a great nutrient oering for the farm’s animals. The farm feeds this treat to its hens, pigs, goats and, of course,
its sheep. In the winter months, most The Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony animals need an increase in their caloric Orchestra led by conductor and music direcintake to keep them warm. The brewer’s tor Louis Panacciulli will present its spring mash is a great way to supplement calories while also providing the animals with some extra protein and ďŹ ber. A few hundred batches later, Bridge & Tunnel founder Rich Castagna still drives the truckload of spent grains to the farm, often with one of his 3 daughters in tow. It’s a family business that connects Conductor Louis Panacciulli deeply to the history and mission of the Queens County Farm Museum. “A Sheep Shearing Festival in New York City? Of course,â€? noted Jennifer Walden Weprin, Executive Director of the Queens County Farm Museum. “The farming communities and colonial homesteads built this city in to the teaming metropolis that it is today. Come on down to the farm and experience it!â€? The Sheep Shearing Festival will be held on Saturday, May 11 2019 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Sheep shearing and wool spinning demonstrations will run throughout the day, beginning at 12:00 pm, in addition to the farmer-led tours, hayrides and craft activities. Admission is $5.00 (all ages) and can be purchased online at queensfarm.org. This is event is rain or shine. The Queens County Farm Museum is located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park, New York 11004. There is free event parking and a bicycle rack is available on-site. Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on the farm grounds. Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible. For more information visit queensfarm.org.
concert performance, “Love is in the Air,� an evening of love songs from opera to Broadway with featured soloist, internationally acclaimed soprano Jennifer Grimaldi, on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. The concert will take place at theJames A. Dever Auditorium, 585 N.Corona Ave. in Valley Stream.General Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A complimentary sherbet reception will follow the concert. For more information, call 516-884-4856
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Israeli scholar to speak at Emanuel On Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m., Professor Fred Lazin will oer the lecture “Israel at 71â€? at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck. Lazin brings the unique view of an American who has lived and taught in Israel for more than 30 years. He is presently a visiting scholar at the Taub Center for Israel Studies, New York University. His talk presents an in-depth analysis of the current political situation in Israel and the Middle East.
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Lazin was born in Boston and grew up in Sharon, Mass. At the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and graduated cum laude in government and history. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Chicago. In 1975, Lazin joined the faculty at Ben Gurion University in Israel where he helped to establish an interdisciplinary program in urban studies and the Dept. of General Studies. The Lynn and Lloyd Hurst Family Professor of Local Government (Emeritus) at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, he is the author of eight books dealing with public policy in the United States, Israel and developing countries, Israeli politics and society, and Jews in American politics. Emanuel’s Israel Service of Celebration includes music and readings and is conducted by rabbi and cantor accompanied by instrumentalists. All members of the community are invited to attend the Sabbath Eve Service. Temple Emanuel is located at 150 Hicks Lane in Great Neck. For further information, call 516-482-5701.
Film offering hope to those suffering in Port With more than 133 million people in the U.S. suering from chronic illness, director Kelly Noonan Gore’s documentary ďŹ lm, “Heal,â€? inspires, empowers and informs. Starring leaders in the integrative health and wellness movement for the past several decades, including Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra, “Healâ€? takes audiences on a scientiďŹ c and spiritual journey where they will discover that by changing perceptions, the human body can heal itself from disease. The ďŹ lm presents both scientiďŹ c evidence and spiritual perspectives while telling the stories of people who have overcome chronic diseases and pain by investing in practices and therapies that support the body’s inherent ability to regenerate. Landmark on Main Street will host an event based on the ďŹ lm, Heal: Change Your Body. Change Your Mind. Change Your Health, on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Following a screening of the 55-minute ďŹ lm, there will be a panel discussion moder-
ated by Dr. Lucy Gade, the former medical director and program coordinator at Northwell Health’s Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine. Gade will be joined by Gail Grossman, a cancer survivor and yoga professional who used both western medicine and alternative practices to heal from cancer; Dr. Anita Sadaty, an obstetrician and gynecologist with a specialization in hormone health for women who founded a women’s specialty practice in Roslyn called RedeďŹ ning Health Medical; and Keith Fiveson, founder of the Work Mindfulness Project and a yoga teacher who uses mindfulness-based practices to help reduce stress, prevent relapse, build resilience, overcome challenges, and choose meaningful paths and outcomes. This is a free Conversations from Main Street program. For tickets, go to www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. Landmark is located at 232 Main St. in Port Washington.