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North Shore artists pair up for exhibit portraits,” Schifano said. “I really never quite understood the appeal of abstract art except for decoration, but Martha’s work stood out for me.” Often inspired by the East End like McAleer, Schifano said she often looks for still water that offers mirrored reflections of boats and surrounding landscape for her works. Criss, a longtime professional photographer, said she made the switch to painting as the photography field was switching from film to digital because she wanted “a more tactile feel.” She met Coffey, she said, through a community chorus in Glen Cove and was immediately drawn to her classic portraiture work. “I thought, here’s this beautiful classical artist, and she would stand out among the freedom of the abstractions,” Criss said. In the exhibit, Criss is using a photograph of a home as well as a painted self-portrait of Criss coming out of a paper bag. “I’ve had the freedom as a member of our co-op gallery to try new things,” Criss said. “It’s not just what I’ve been doing for 50 years.” Kaplowitz and her member partner Kirshner are both abstract painters, but Kaplowitz said her work is more figurative than Kirshner’s. Kaplowitz has two pieces in the exhibit, including a large
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he work of four North Shore artists is featured in b.j spoke gallery’s annual Artist’s Choice exhibit at the Huntington gallery. The exhibit, which runs through Feb. 25, allows gallery members to show their work alongside a chosen partner. A reception for the exhibit is set for 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Roslyn Heights resident Kevin Larkin, who also serves as gallery president, and New Hyde Park residents Gia Schifano and Katherine Criss, a gallery executive board member, chose artists Pamela Waldroup, Martha McAleer and Nan Coffey, respectively, for the show. Roslyn resident Caroline Kaplowitz was chosen by gallery member Karen Kirshner for the exhibit as well. The artists of b.j. spoke gallery select an artist they respect and admire to show with them. The two artists curate which pieces to pair and base their selections on the way the art complements or contrasts, and demonstrates each artist’s style best. Schifano, a realism artist, said she invited McAleer, an abstract artist, because the two often seek out similar scenes to paint but in vastly different ways. “I do realistic landscapes and
red painting titled “Coalescence” in the gallery’s front window showcased alongside her partner’s work in the adjacent window. Kirshner describes Kaplowitz as a “figure in Roslyn” after her long career in adult education for the Roslyn school district as well as her art career, including two solo Nassau County Museum of Arts shows and a show at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill. “When you’re creating a work, you are in another zone,” Kaplowitz said. “I can’t even remember how I did something sometimes after I’ve finished, but I find that there’s never a completion. I always have something more to say about it, and that’s what constitutes a series of work. You have to go back and do it again to try to satisfy what you’re try5 ing to convey.”
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1 and 2: Stairway photos by Pamela Waldroup. 3: Self-portrait by Katherine Criss. 4: Painting by Gia Schifano. 5: Assemblage painting, right, by Kevin Larkin. 6: “Coalescence” by Caroline Kaplowitz.
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Catherine Russell: Harlem on My Mind
Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. With her sixth album, Harlem On My Mind, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell journeys to the blue heart of the great African-American songbook and will perform these songs at her show. Where: Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theatre 232 Main St., Port Washington Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
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Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. (play, with ongoing performances through March 4); Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. (concert) The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts is currently presenting “Shakespeare in Love,” the highly-acclaimed stage adaptation of the film that won seven Academy Awards — a story about young Will Shakespeare’s love for Viola, which inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece. The theatre will keep the love going with the cast of “Beatlemania” performing the most famous love songs written and recorded by the Beatles at a special Valentine’s Day concert. Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 2 East Main St., Smithtown Info & Tickets: (631) 724-3700 • smithtownpac.org
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Sample some great new brews and share your love of beer with fellow enthusiasts at this annual event. You must be 21+ years to attend. General admission $65 ($75 at the door). Everyone who attends receives a free souvenir tasting glass. Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 572-4111 • cradleofaviation.org or hopsandprops.com
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Valentine’s Night Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
Celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year with your loved one — and two of Broadway’s greatest performers, Rebecca Luker and Howard McGillin. Tickets are $110 per person for conservancy members; $125 for non-members. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and dessert, along with the concert. Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point Info & Tickets: (516) 304-5076 sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
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Michael McDonald Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. With a career that encompasses five Grammys, numerous chart successes, and collaborations with some of the world’s most prominent artists, including Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music and will perform new songs from his latest album, Wide Open.
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A Fine Romance: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine
Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Keeping with Madison Theatre tradition, Swingtime returns for its sixth annual Valentine’s Day celebration of classic love songs from the Great American Songbook, amorous melodies by iconic vocalists including Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: (516) 323-4444 • madisontheatreny.org
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2018 Oscar Shorts Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Go, Dog. Go!
Celebrating Life One Nibble At A Time!
Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Nicole Meyer is a Cookbook Author, Food Personality & Founder of Nibbles By Nic Culinary Events. Nibbles By Nic offers private cooking parties, corporate lunch & learns, holiday workshops and meal planning boot camps series for busy people who want to boost their confidence in the kitchen. WHAT’S ON OUR
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Go, Dog. Go! is a frolicking musical dog party that brings to life the adventures of P. D. Eastman’s book, a timeless beginner reading book edited by Dr. Seuss.
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville Info & Tickets: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
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een Film Festival
Friday, Feb. 9, 5 to 8 p.m. The festival will feature 10 to 15 short films created by talented teens ages 13 to 19 and selected by The Teen Council, a working group of teenagers who organize the MoMI Teen Film Fest.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria Info: 718-777-6800 or movingimage.us
*Pricing for Private and Corporate Events Available Upon Request *All Events Include Ingredients, Cookware, Information Folders and Nibbles
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SOY-LIME GLAZED GRILL PAN STEAK “The Perfect Valentine Day Dinner”Soy-Lime Glazed Grill
Pan Steak (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoon brown sugar • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1 lime juiced plus 1 tablespoon of zest • 1 bunch chives chopped • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • Kosher salt & pepper
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ids Valentine Paper-Making Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids can make a beautiful Valentine for a loved one using recycled paper and dried flowers. $5 per participant in addition to museum admission.
Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove Info: 631-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com
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hildren’s Workshop: Valentine’s Day Planting
DIRECTIONS 1.) Whisk first 4-ingredients together in a large bowl and combine thoroughly until smooth. Reserve about a quarter to baste for later use. 2.) Season steak with garlic powder, Kosher salt & pepper. Massage into the meat with clean hands. 3.) Add meat to the marinade and using clean hands massage the mixture all throughout. (If possible, soak a few hours. Maximize the flavor and tenderize the meat.) 4.) Heat a grill pan or large skillet with sesame oil to high heat. 5.) Once hot, using tongs add steak to pan, lower heat to medium-high and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until just starting to char. 6.) Brush with remaining marinade and flip. Cook other side until steaks are medium-rare. Let rest for a few minutes and dig in! Nic’s Tips - Do not press down on steak too much while cooking or you will release the juice.
Top (5) Tips For Indoor Grill Pan Use #1 If using a thick cut of meat, sear on the pan and finish off in the oven. #2 Ideal for chicken breasts, tofu planks, boneless steak, fish and veggies. #3 Use an oil with a high smoke point and set exhaust fan on a high setting. #4 Cooking spray is also allowed and recommended for the pan. #5 Make a paste out of hot water and salt to clean. Scrub with a nylon brush.
Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids are invited to decorate a clay pot and plant it with a beautiful flowering plant. Cost: $10 per child. Reservations are not required. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury Info: 516-334-0066 or hicksnurseries.com
een/Tween Event: SailT or’s Valentine Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.
For more information on Nibbles By Nic Culinary Events, Demos, Workshops and Appearances please contact (917) 509-2938, nibblesbynic@gmail.com or visit www.nibblesbynic.com.
Whalers often brought home these special shell creations for loved ones back home. Teens/tweens can use this method to create a beautiful Valentine for someone special. $12 per participant.
Where: Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor |Info: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org
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Jazz performer Russell at Landmark Catherine Russell will bring Harlem to Main Street with her Harlem on My Mind show at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street on Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Russell’s album of the same name, her sixth, was released in Sept. 2016 and received a Grammy Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Downbeat magazine gave it four stars, saying, ”Russell inhabits these vintage tunes so plausibly they seem simultaneously old and new, thanks to the clarity and theatricality of her delivery.” Russell is that rarest of entities — a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. Her voice is full-blown femininity incarnate — a dusky, stalwart and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. She launches fearlessly into each tune, getting inside the melody and capturing every emotion. Her repertoire features a selection of gems
from the 1920s through the present — vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection, sparkling acoustic swing, and a stunning vocal approach, Russell joins the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song. Russell, a native New Yorker, was born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, as well as Louis Armstrong’s long-time collaborator and musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, was a pioneering bassist, guitarist and vocalist who performed with International Sweet-
hearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Ruth Brown. Not surprisingly considering her pedigree, Russell is a one-of-a-kind musician and vocalist. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she has toured the world, performing and recording with David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Carrie Smith, Toshi Reagon, Wynton Marsalis, Dr. John, Joan Osborne, Vince Giordano, and many others, appearing on over 200 albums. Russell’s performance is the second of three programs celebrating Black History Month at Landmark. The first was Songs of Protest: Reframing the Conversation About Race in America on Feb. 7 and the third will be singer Darlene Love on Friday, Feb. 16. Tickets are available through Landmark’s Box Office, 516-767-6444 or online at www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
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Reach Out America Presents
LGBTQ RIGHTS: BATTLES WON, LOST, AND TO COME At 3 million strong, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, The Human Rights Campaign, envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic freedoms at home, at work and in the community. Marcia Namowitz serves on HRC's Greater NY Steering Committee as LI Co-Chair of Federal Club membership; Maria Fasulo is on the HRC Board of Governors. They will discuss how the protection of the civil rights of each of us impacts all of us. Wednesday, February 14, 2017, 12:30 PM, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset; Refreshments will be served, admission is free, all are welcome. In March: Hofstra Dean Larry Levy on suburban diversity, and, our ROA fundraiser. In April: Former Newsday writer Bob Keeler on the role of generals, and, our community potluck event. In June: our paid up membership luncheon. For more check out our website: www.reachoutamerica.com. (Questions? Go to the contact page).
“Powerful, funny and uplifting! A musical that both sexes can enjoy.” - Talkin’ Broadway
Ronnie Spector to perform in Bay Shore Only a few artists in history have been capable of defining an entire era in pop music. Ronnie Spector is one of those artists: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 1960s. And to this day, no one has ever surpassed her powerful trademark vocals, her gutsy attitude, or her innocent but knowing sexuality For these qualities and more, Spector and the Ronettes, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2007. In November of 2015, Sony Music released The Very Best of Ronnie Spector, the first cross–label collection of her career. This 19–track CD includes hits by the Ronettes and by Spector as a solo artist including “So Young” (as Veronica), “Say Goodbye
To Hollywood” (with the E Street Band), and “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory” (from Last of the Rock Stars). Spector celebrated her 55th year in the recording industry with the release of her British Invasion-inspired collection of covers English Heart, and followed it up with a performance at the venerable Glastonbury Festival that garnered a five–star review in The Telegraph (UK) in 2016. In 2017, “Be My Baby” was named by Billboard Magazine as the No. 1 Greatest Girl Group Song of All Time, and Spector was presented with the Legend Award by The Woman’s International Music Network at their “She Rocks Award” ceremony. Also in 2017, Spector
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released “LOVE POWER,” her first single recorded with the Ronettes in decades. Spector, whose style, look and sound continues to serve as an inspiration for generations, will perform at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. For more information about the show, go to www. boultoncenter.org.
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From the Soundtrack of Your Life A high energy celebration of women featuring Top-40 songs like RESPECT, Stand by Your Man, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, These Boots are Made for Walkin’, I Will Survive, Greatest Love of All… St Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street - Telecharge.com 212-239-6200 ForTheGirlsTheMusical.com
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Exhibit displays man ‘Kevin Can Wait’ stars and the planet Earth at The Paramount Nature has been inspiring artists for centuries, and its beauty has been captured in paintings, sculptures, photographs and a variety of other medium. But some artists take the relationship between art and the environment a step further, creating works from nature itself or producing artworks that make bold statements about the natural world and the imprint mankind has left on it. In the exhibition, Collective Consciousness, artists comment on man’s relationship with our planet. These artists have the power to make environmentalism a priority and bring green initiatives
to the forefront of cultural conversations. They include Lauren Skelly Bailey, Yoon Cho, Charles Cohen, Linda Cunnigham, Beth Garrett, Nancy Gesimondo and Luba Lukova. The Collective Consciousness exhibit will on view at the Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, from Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, April 1, with an opening reception scheduled for Sunday, March 4, 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call the Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570 or go to www.goldcoastarts.org.
The Paramount in Huntington will host two of Long Island’s favorite comedians, Kevin James on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., and Gary Valentine on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Currently the star of the hit CBS sitcom, “Kevin Can Wait,” James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy circuit. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. “The King of Queens” premiered in 1998 and ran for nine seasons on CBS. While the show ended in 2007, it continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James has produced and starred in TV specials for Comedy Central and HBO, as well as the hit film comedies “Paul Blart:
Mall Cop 1 and 2,” “Zookeeper,” and “Here Comes the Boom.” He made his big screen debut in the film “Hitch,” starring opposite Will Smith, and has starred alongside Adam Sandler in “Pixels,” “Grown Ups,” “Grown Ups 2” and “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.” James has also lent his voice to several animated films, including the “Barnyard for Nick” movies, and starred in the Netflix feature, “True Memoirs of an International Assassin.” In case you can’t make his February appearance, James will return to The Paramount on Sunday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Valentine also stars in “Kevin Can Wait,” playing Kevin’s fireman brother, Kyle Gable. He appeared as Danny on “The King of Queens” for nine seasons during which time
he also wrote several episodes. Additional television credits include “Fargo,” “Chelsea Lately” and “Men of a Certain Age,” as well as his own stand-up special, “Comedy Central Presents: Gary Valentine.” Like James, Valentine has been headlining comedy clubs and theaters for the past 20 years, with appearances on various talk shows including “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Valentine’s performance, My Funny Valentine, will also feature fellow comedians Cisco Duran, Mick Thomas and Jessica Kirson, with special guest Kevin Dombrowski. To purchase tickets to see these two Long Island native comics, go to www. paramountny.com. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.
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This spring, the Adelphi University Department of History will host a series of film screenings exploring the history of immigration, migration and race. At the conclusion of each screening, a member of the Adelphi faculty will lead a discussion about the film with the audience. To kick things off early and coincide with Black History Month, the Adelphi Performing Arts Center will host a screening of “Nothing But a Man,” a 1964 film written by Michael Roemer and Robert Young and directed by
Roemer. Set against the stirrings of the civil rights movement and a rising wave of burgeoning black pride, “Nothing But a Man” tells the story of
Duff, a railroad section hand who is forced to confront racial prejudice and self-denial when he falls in love with Josie, an educated preacher’s daughter. Called “one of the most sensitive films about black life ever made in this country” by The Washington Post, the film explores the painful nuances of life in the 1960s South and themes of fatherhood and sacrifice. The screening is free and will take place at the Adelphi University Concert Hall at 1 South Ave. in Garden City on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.
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Gold Coast International Film Festival
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For the 13th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films! We will be screening the Live Action Oscar Shorts – this is your chance to see the nominated films before they announce the winner on Sunday, March 4th. Predict this year’s winners with our very own Oscar Ballot- get the most right and win a FREE Film Society Membership for a year! Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org or call 516-829-2570 for tickets. Tickets $15/$10 for students when purchased in advance, $20 at the door.
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Who’s Daltrey to lead Ensemble Pi to play season in Forest Hills at Hofstra Feb. 17 Forest Hills Stadium will welcome back two longtime friends on Sunday, June 17 when legendary frontman Roger Daltrey and The New York Pops unite for a special, one-night-only Father’s Day performance of The Who’s TOMMY, backed by the symphonic orchestra and a band of seasoned Who players. Tickets will be available to the public on Friday, Feb. 9. Daltrey first graced Forest Hills Stadium’s historic stage in the summer of 1971. Still celebrating the massive success of TOMMY, The Who descended on Forest Hills for a sold-out, two-night stand that the New York Times described as “quite good,” adding that “most of the words were indecipherable, lost in the notorious volume that characterizes The Who.” Like those iconic performances, fans can expect to hear beloved classics from the 1969 rock opera, including “Pinball Wizard,” “See Me, Feel Me” and more — this time backed up by one of the world’s foremost pop orchestras. Most recently, The Who celebrated their 50th anniversary on “The Who Hits 50!” tour, which kicked off the stadium’s 2015 season-opening weekend and saw the bands return to the venue after more than 45 years. The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke return for their fourth season at Forest Hills Stadium, presented by Madison House Presents. The orchestra’s Kids in the Stadium program, supported in part by concert presenters Madison House Presents, will offer more than 1,000 Queens children and their families an opportunity to attend and learn about live music for free for a fourth consecutive year. The New York Pops’ appearance is supported by Morgan Stanley, Blue Marble Cocktails, American Airlines, and Wigdor LLP, with additional support from the City of New York and the New York City Council. Considered one of the seminal al-
bums of the rock canon, last year The Who played all of TOMMY for the first time in 28 years at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of a benefit concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Roger performed it in its entirety with his band during his 2011 solo tour. The opportunity to bring an orchestral dynamic to the raw emotion and cathartic impact of the songs that cemented Daltrey’s legacy as a vocal powerhouse adds a compelling dimension to the music’s timelessness. Daltrey says, “I’m really looking forward to singing TOMMY, not only with my great backing group, but also one of the finest orchestras in the country. Pete Townshend’s rock music is particularly suited to being embellished by the sounds that an orchestra can add to the band. With the arrangements written by David Campbell, it should make a memorable night of entertainment for all those who love the arts.” Supported by the band of regular Who players, including guitarist and backup singer Simon Townshend, guitarist Frank Simes, keyboardist Loren Gold, bassist Jon Button and drummer Scott Devours, and complemented by one of the best orchestral institutions in the U.S., Daltrey’s performance on this summer’s stage is sure to entertain countless fans. Other announced concerts at Forest Hills Stadium include Belle & Sebastian with Perfume Genius and Frankie Cosmos on June 8, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats co-headlining with Hiss Golden Messenger on June 9, and alt-J with special guest Kamasi Washington on June 15. For tickets and more information about these and other upcoming concerts, visit www.foresthillsstadium.com. Forest Hills Stadium is conveniently located just steps from the E, M, F, R subway trains at Forest Hills-71st Ave., as well as the Forest Hills Long Island Rail Road station.
Ensemble Pi is a socially conscious new music group that has collaborated with numerous artists, writers, actors and journalists over the years to premiere over 50 works by American composers. As part of the New Music concert series, Ensemble Pi will perform on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave. in Gar-
den City. Founded in 2002, Ensemble Pi has performed in a variety of collaborations and venues that bring together music and ideas on important contemporary issues of social justice and political activism. They have worked with artists and activists from all over the world, such as South African artist William Kentridge, Iraqi actress Namaa Alward and Israeli philosopher/ac-
tivist Anat Biletzki. This special program will include works by all three of Hofstra’s Department of Music faculty composers — Sidney Marquez Boquiren, Christopher Lyndon-Gee and Paul Moravec — as well as composer and human rights activist Laura Kaminsky. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $20 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac.adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.
Adelphi celebrates Black History Month Adelphi University and campus organizations including the Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies will present numerous events during February’s Black History Month celebration. “Kreyon Bondye Pa Gen Gonm: Paintings and Drawings by Rafaëlle Roy” will be on display in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery from Feb. 1 to 28. A gallery talk by Roy, a Haitian-born artist living in Montreal whose work reflects compassion for the people of Haiti, is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 18, 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibition is sponsored by CABCS and Adelphi Art Galleries and Exhibitions. On Feb. 15, Dr. Nokuthula Hlabangane from the University of South Africa will present “Ubuntu as a Negation of Racism: An African Philosophy of Life.” The discussion of African alternatives to racialized thinking will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Adelphi’s Center for Recreation and Sports Campbell Lounge, preceded by an informal reception from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, CABCS, and the Collaboration Project, and co-sponsored by the Office of International Student Services, International Studies Program, Levermore Global Studies Program, and Interfaith Center. Also on Feb. 15, the African American Read-In will take place 4 to 7 p.m. in the University Center Fireplace Lounge.
Readings will be from works of authors including Langston Hughes, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Gwendolyn Brooks, Zora Neal Hurston, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, James Baldwin, Jacqueline Woodson, and Maya Angelou, as well as original works by members of the Adelphi community. The event is sponsored by CABCS and Adelphi’s Learning and Writing Centers. Adelphi history Professor Marsha Tyson Darling will lecture on “Celebrating Black History: We Have Come This Far By Our Own Hands” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The lecture takes place at North Babylon Library, 815 Deer Park Ave. in North Babylon. Darling is also director of Adelphi’s CABCS. On Feb. 28, author Dr. Lawrence Goldstone will present the John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture, “Stolen Justice: The Supreme Court and the Coming of Jim Crow.” Co-sponsored by CABCS, the lecture begins at 7 p.m. in University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom. In addition, Adelphi’s Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies will present “Your Silence Will Not Protect You! The Writing of Audre Lorde,” six discussions of readings on March 7, 21 and 28 and April 4, 11 and 18. The series is also sponsored by Humanities New York and Adelphi’s Learning and Writing Centers. To see more about Black History Month events at Adelphi, go to www.news.adelphi. edu/au_news/black-history-month/.
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During the age of the millennials I recently gave a talk at Fusion Academy, the local high school in Woodbury that specializes in the education of the uniquely gifted student. As part of my presentation Allyson Schwartz asked me to touch upon the personality of the so called “millennials”, that group of kids born since 1980. It’s always fun to research a new subject and I began by asking my patients and the kids in my neighborhood. One of the brighter ones told me something that really got me attention. He was 16 years old and when I asked him to describe his generation without pause he said “We’re really pretty simple to describe. The heroes of your generation were Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The hero of my generation is PewDiePie. Maybe that will help you to understand us a little better.” But I had never heard of this PewDiePie and thus began my journey into the mid of the millennial. Let us begin with the question of whether he was correct in suggesting that PewDiePie has the cultural reach of an Elvis Presley or The Beatles. I looked up PewDiePie on YouTube and it appears that he has over 60 million followers. Yes 60 million followers. He has nearly three times as many fol-
Now that’s not lowers as either Taylor a bad gig. It appears Swift or Rihanna. that his overhead is This guy has global minimal. He does all reach. He is a 28 year old the camera work, the Swede and makes a fast editing and the dia$15,000,000 per year logue by himself. Inwith ads and endorsedeed, this is one clever ments. Yet I have never young entrepreneur. heard of him and doubt I think the most that you have either. noteworthy reason for My next step was to his astounding sucwatch some of his vidDR. TOM FERRARO cess is that he found eos all of which have Our Town a subject that kids are such riveting appeal to in love with. Video the younger generation. Games. It is obvious to He produces one video weekly and each episode is about five us all that teenagers are addicted to the minutes in length and is watched by any- internet and to video games. We are all familiar with the sight of a where from 30 to 45 million kids around teenager looking down at his or her cell the globe. The majority of his utube shows con- phone and observing something of great sist of watching him play one of the latest magical interest. Research tells us that people are video games like Super Mario, Donkey Kong or Call of Duty and giving off the plugged into some form of media for cuff reviews of how tough or easy they about 8 hours each day with internet use rising and TV, cinema and newspaper use are to play. He will add a few expletives, some on the decline. Researchers have labeled the millenshrieks and shouts of frustration along the way. That’s it. Kind of like a Jay Leno nials Generation Y or the Peter Pan Genfor young people but without guests and eration since they tend to show no signs with the only subject being that of video of growing up, wanting to get married nor do they embrace a career. games and how it feels to play them. They have been variously described as narcissistic, entitled, over indulged and not civic minded. They are also described as open minded, liberal, upbeat and individualistic. The group most often used in these studies are white middle class kids. It is ironic that our youtube super star PewDiePie has been raised in a deUnit 803, Aventura cidedly upper class home. His real name
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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE/NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. New York Tennis Expo Sunday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 18 at various times New York Open Long Island NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Master of Illusion: Believe the Impossible THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny. com Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Piff the Magic Dragon with Special Guest Stuart Edge Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Jim Norton: Kneeling Room Only Tour Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Kevin James Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. Marilyn Manson THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516)283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. One and Doobie Others LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Catherine Russell: “Harlem on My Mind” Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Friend Entertainment Presents Boy Band Review Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. The Morrie Louden Group TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | LIU POST 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. For Kids: Go, Dog. Go! Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Michael McDonald MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre 516-323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny. org Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. A Fine Romance: A Swingtime Big Band Valentine ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City
(516) 877-4000 • www.aupac.adelphi. edu Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11 (see venue website for a schedule of events) SingStrong International A Cappella Music Festival Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Film Screening: “Nothing But A Man” GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts. org Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. 2018 Oscar Nominated Shorts Wednesday, Feb. 14 through April 1 (opening reception on Sunday, March 4, 4 to 6 p.m.) Exhibit: Collective Consciousness NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Ongoing During Museum Hours: Sculpture Park, Walking Trails, Gardens Family Sundays at the Museum, 1-4 p.m. Family Tour at 1 p.m.; Art Activities at 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fri-Yay Art Days!: For children ages 3 to 5 and their families. Through March 4 Exhibits in the Saltzman Fine Art Building: “Fool the Eye” Through March 4 (Tuesday through Sunday screenings at 11 a.m., 12, 1 and 3 p.m.) Film in the Saltzman Fine Art Building: “Paper Medium Rare: All Things Paper” THE ART GUILD 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset (516) 304-5797 • www.theartguild.org Second Thursday, March 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sip & Sketch: Live model, all levels, no instruction, short and long poses. Bring a snack and/or beverage. ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org Through Saturday, Feb. 10 Exhibit: The Art of the Narrative SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point 516.571.7901 • www.sandspointpreserve. org Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 to 10 p.m. Valentine’s Night Cabaret PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay 516.922.8678 • www.plantingfields.org Friday, Feb. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. Music at the Mansion: La Vie En Rose LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dig Into Dinosaurs with the “Dinosaur
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A&E Calendar cont’d Whispererâ€? Ages 3 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members) Saturday, Feb. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Be Mine Ball All ages. Fee: $11 with museum admission ($9 LICM members) Tuesday, Feb. 13 through Friday, Feb. 16, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Love Rules! Crowns: Kids create a shining crown. All ages. Free with museum admission. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Music and Movement Ages 5 and under. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members) Friday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen: Strawberry Chocolate Valentine Delight Ages 3-5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members) Through Sunday, May 13 Exhibit: Dinosaurs — Land of Fire and ice All ages. Free with museum admission. THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Fridays at 11 a.m. Music & More: Marilyn & Her Guitar For children ages 2-4 Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Cafe Music at The Dolphin. Free admission. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Book Signing Event with Authors Mankh (Walter E. Harris, III), “Photo Album of the Heart Mindâ€?; Michelle Stevens, “The Soul’s Agendaâ€?; and Sandy Lanton, “Still A Familyâ€? Sunday, Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. For Kids: Valentine’s Day Story & Craft: “The Perfect Hugâ€? BOOK REVUE 313 New York Avenue, Huntington (631) 271-1442 • www.bookrevue.com Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Long Island Writer’s Guild Writing Workshop BARNES AND NOBLE 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset; (516) 365-6723 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place; (516)
741-9850 www.barnesandnoble.com Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Click, Clack, Moo I Love You! Story Time (Manhasset and Carle Place) TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Meet RenĂŠe Shafransky, Author of “Tips for Living: A Novelâ€? CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 to 10 p.m. Hops & Props Craft Beer Festival
At St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m. At Christ Church, 61 East Main St., Oyster Bay General admission tickets are $30; $15 for students; children under 10 are free. Tickets cab be purchased at the ensemble’s website, 222.libaroque.org LIVE MUSIC AT OLDE TRADING POST (OTP) TAVERN 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park (516) 492-3195 • www.oldetradingpost. com Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Hambones Sunday, Feb. 11 and March 4, 4 to 7 p.m.
Jacinta & Billy Sunday, Feb. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. Tommy Clyne Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Mary Gibbons LIVE MUSIC AT SWING THE TEAPOT 6 Verbena Ave., Floral Park (516) 492-3195 • www.swingtheteapot. squarespace.com Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Dr. G Experience Friday, Feb. 16, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Marco Conelli and Friends Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wes Houston Trio
COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery. org Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Pollywog Adventures: Preschooler crafts, stories and games. Adults $6; children 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and up $4; children under 3 and members free. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 to 3 p.m. Boy Scout Day: Boy Scouts in uniform will receive a free tour of the museum. THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 to 5 p.m. Sailor’s Valentine: Teen Drop-Off Program Ages 10 to 16. $12 per participant; members half price. Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For Adults: Harbor Nights — Art of the Sailor’s Valentine $15 online (members $10); $25 at the door (members $20) THE LONG ISLAND BAROQUE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS The Master’s Voice: LIBE 48th Annual Tribute to John Sebastian Bach Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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Community Calendar LONG ISLAND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION’S FREE HEART HEALTH MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. At 145 Community Drive, Great Neck A meet-and-greet with refreshments. For questions and to RSVP, contact Joy Oppedisano at 516-232-3151.
THE ROSLYN AND PORT WASHINGTON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER Wednesday, Feb. 28, Time TBD At The Atria at Roslyn Harbor, 100 Landing Road, Roslyn For more information, go to www.roslynchamber.org.
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION CLINIC FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Thursday, Feb. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m. At the Nassau County Bar Association, 15th and West Streets in Mineola Seniors can meet one-on-one with an attorney for a half-hour private consultation an any legal matter of concern. Register is required by calling 516-7474070, emailing info@nassaubar.org or going to www.nassaubar.org.
ADELPHI NY STATEWIDE BREAST CANCER HOTLINE & SUPPORT PROGRAM At Adelphi’s Alumni House 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City 516-877-4314 or 800-877-8077 Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. General Support Group and Support Group for Caregivers of People with Breast Cancer Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Young Women’s Support Group, Under 40 Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Stage 4 Breast Cancer Last Monday of the Month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Touchstone Group: For those who received their last treatment more than 18 months ago. Tuesday, March 20, 2 to 3 p.m. Strength for Life at Adelphi University: Exercise Strategies for Cancer Survivors At Adelphi’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave. in Garden City To RSVP, call 516-877-4325, email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu or register online at breast-cancer.adelphi.edu.
TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD VACATION RECREATION DAYS FOR KIDS AT TULLY PARK Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Wednesday, Feb. 21 beginning at 1 p.m. At Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park Activities include a puppet show, magic show, movies and swimming in the indoor pool. For children ages 5 to 13. $5 per child for members; $10 for non-member residents; $12 for non-residents (must be accompanied by a resident). Pre-registration is required by calling 311 or going to www.northhempsteadny.gov. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights; 516-6212288 Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. The Molly Chernofsky Community Cinema Series ($20 per film) “The Women’s Balcony” (Feb. 22); “Carvalho’s Journey” (March 22) SINGLES ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND BOWLING Last Saturdays of the month, Feb. 24, March 24, May 26 and June 30, 7 to 9 p.m. At Herrill Lanes, 465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park Cost: $5 per game. For ages 25 plus. Social gathering afterwards at the Omega Diner, 1809 Lakeville Rd. in New Hyde Park For more information, contact Vincent Scire at 516-465-3953. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S 17TH ANNUAL GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury For more information, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call 516-962-0811 or visit www.longislandgoredluncheon.heart.org. ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES OF GREAT NECK Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m. At the Jolly Fisherman, 25 Main St., Roslyn Cost: Price of your meal Call John Hyland, 516-482-3795, for reservations.
NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL 200 Old Country Road, Suite 250 Mineola, NY 11501 Call 516-663-8300 to register for these free programs. First and third Tuesday of the month, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Breast Cancer Support Group At NYU Winthrop Hospital, Pediatric Conference Center, 259 First St., Mineola Seating is limited; registration is required. Call 516-663-2556. Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Breastfeeding Support Group At Winthrop Welcome Center, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML5, Garden City For more information and to register, call 1-866-946-8476 Seating is limited; registration is required. Call 516-663-2556. Thursdays, Feb. 15, 22 and March 1 at 5:45 p.m. Free Tobacco Cessation Program At NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd. at the corner of Second St., Mineola Registration is required. Call 866-9468476. First and third Friday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. NYU Winthrop Hospital Division of Neurology Movement Disorders Program: Art Expression Group for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease At NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavillion, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-5, Garden City Registration is required. Call 516-6634593.
NORTHWELL HEALTH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CLASSES Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class At Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 270-05 76 Ave., Room T132, New Hyde Park This class should be completed 3-4 weeks prior to delivery date. Bring a snack and beverage. For more information and to sign up, call 718-470-5134 or go to www.northwell. edu. Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class At North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive TCR 4 & 5, Manhasset This class should be completed 3-4 weeks prior to delivery date. Bring a snack and beverage. For more information and to sign up, call 516-881-7000 or go to www.northwell. edu. Saturday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Yoga for Heart Health At Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine, 1500 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn General admission: free. For more information and to sign up, call 516-858-3095 or go to www.northwell. edu. NORTHWELL HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE Saturday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (registration and breakfast, 8:30 to 9 a.m.) Wellness Workshop for Cancer Survivors At the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Conference Center, 500 Hofstra University, Hempstead This free, half-day workshop event includes two panel discussions and four breakout sessions. To register, call 516-734-7212 or go to www.northwell.edu/surviveandthrive SID JACOBSON JCC 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, 11548 516-484-1545; www.sjjcc.org/jll. Fridays Shababa Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. General Exercise Group for All Cancer Survivors, 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Discussion Group for All Cancer Survivors, 1:15 to 2 p.m. Sundays: Gentle Yoga for All Cancer Survivors, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays: News Behind the News, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eat, Chat, Move!, 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Mah Jongg Clinic, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday Lectures, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Swim Program for Strength & Wellness,11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knitzvah: Knitting for a Cause, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Knitzvah: Knitting for a Cause, 12 to 2 p.m. Taste of Torah, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursdays: Games Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meditation, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Eat, Chat, Move!, 6 p.m..
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset 516-627-6560; www.uucsr.org Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Veatch Ballroom Wednesday Bridge Group Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Veatch Ballroom and Terrace Room Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the Art Gallery Yoga with Mike Mancini Members: $5 per class/Non-members: $7 per class (no registration required) Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Veatch Ballroom (1-2 beginner; 2-3 intermediate and advanced) Friday Bridge, Lessons & Game Play Fridays, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 15, at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Soulful Small Group Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Group Book Series: “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende Wednesdays, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18 and May 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Emerson and Thoreau: Two Aspects of Transendentalism NOTRE DAME PARISH SPRING CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR Saturday, March 3 (snow date March 10) At Notre Dame Parish, 45 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park The parish is currently looking for vendors; the cost of a table is $55. If interested, email ndcmain@gmail.com or call Carole at 516-352-7203. 14TH ANNUAL NORTH HEMPSTEAD POLAR PLUNGE Saturday, March 3 (registration at 10 a.m.; plunge at 12 p.m.) At North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington The event benefits Special Olympics. For more information, call 311 or 516-8696311. ST. PATRICK’S AFTER PARADE PARTY Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. (doors open at noon) At Knights of Columbus, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola Free admission. Live music by Billy and Jacinla. Irish food and drinks at reasonable prices. HUNTINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday through March 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 253 Oakwood Road, Huntington Support local growers and enjoy a taste of small-town life with family and friends. For more information, go to www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com. GAME ON TRIVIA Every Tuesday through March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Olde Trading Post (OTP), 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park Free event. Food, drink specials and prizes. For more information, go to www.gameongameshow.com
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Local high school grads Northwell launches making college news digital wellness site The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. has named the following local students to the Dean’s and President’s Lists for the fall 2017 term. Students named to the Dean’s List achieved an academic record of 3.5 or above, and those on the President’s List had an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These students include: Jakob Sussman of Mineola (Dean’s List), Stavros Reynolds of Albertson (Dean’s List), Casey Conners of Williston Park (President’s List), Matthew George Torpe of Manhasset (Dean’s List), Justin Cenname of Port Washington (President’s List), William Longmire of Port Washington (Dean’s List) and Ciara Jennings of New Hyde Park (Dean’s List). The University at Albany named the following students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 term. The following students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA: James Heinlein, Robert O’Lansen, Michael Sinn and Jonah Wolmark of Port Washington; Yonatan Aharoni, Abigail Ostad, Kiyah Owens, Maegan Toback and Linzee Zalta of Great Neck; Brett Baker, Natalie Bono, Nicole Devita, Camila Dilone, Cassidy Lange, Elizabeth O’Brien and Ariana Puran of New Hyde Park; Luke Grgas and Krasimir Vatchinsky of Williston Park; Ankeith Illiparambil of Mineola; Peter May of Albertson; Brian Mulcare of Carle Place; Maya Sunar of Searingtown; Lauren Bennis and Daniel Chen of Roslyn Heights; Taylor Lin of Roslyn; and Ayman Salloum of Manhasset. The University at Albany has also named students as Living-Learning Community World Representatives. World Representatives are students who were selected in fall 2017 to serve as peer leaders in the university’s Living-Learning Communities. They serve on an advisory board to student engagement throughout the academic year, communicate feedback from their peers to student engagement to improve the L-LCs, and help plan and facilitate social activities for L-LC students.
The following students have been named World Representatives: Aditya Arora, Kayla Jethoo, Shrey Koya, Ashveen Mahi, Elizabeth O’Brien, Sehajbir Randhawa, Riya Sharma and Nina Siton of New Hyde Park, and Jason Seidman of Great Neck. Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. named the following students to the fall 2017 Dean’s List: Michelle Haykin, Jenna Lustbader, Allie Mirsky and Danielle Chaluts of Great Neck; Daliah Bernstein and Jamie Sall of Port Washington; Melissa Kaplan of North Hills; Gabrielle Khalifa of Williston Park; Benjamin Katz of Old Westbury;Evan Mester of Roslyn; Jacob Sonnenklar and Julie Hart of Roslyn Heights; and Benjamin Starr of Manhasset. Students who make the Muhlenberg College Dean’s List earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Muhlenberg also announced that Emma Parente of East Williston will perform in this year’s college production of “Master Choreographers.” An evening of ballet, contemporary dance, tap, and jazz, “Master Choreographers” showcases exciting new dance works choreographed by nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists and faculty. This season’s concert, which runs Feb. 8 through 10, will feature “It Happens Only Once… Yesterday and Tomorrow.” Alvernia University in Reading, Pa. announced that the following students earned Real World Experience Awards. 50 Alvernia University students earned these competitive awards this fall to explore unique, real-world learning experiences. Funds are provided through the university’s Real-World Experience Award program geared to expand students’ access to experiential learning opportunities in all academic areas. Amanda Turner of New Hyde Park, an occupational therapy major, will use the award funds to study abroad in Dingle, Ireland in spring 2018, and Anjelica Riccobono also of New Hyde Park, a nursing major, will use the award
funds to study in Dingle in summer 2018. In addition to this honor, Turner was named to Dean’s List at Alvernia University. James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. named Iliana Ioannides of Port Washington to JMU’s President’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Students who earned President’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.9 or above. Ioannides is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. The University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. named the following students to the Dean’s List for fall 2017: Luke Postiglione of Manhasset, Jacob Portnoy of Great Neck, Kristina Stacom of New Hyde Park, and Guojun Johnson Ao of Roslyn. Miami University announced that Evan Cook spent the fall 2017 semester in Luxembourg as part of a study abroad group. Cook, from Port Washington, is majoring in interdisciplinary business management. In addition to Miami’s Luxembourg campus, Miami students can study abroad in over 90 locations around the world. Miami offers more than 350 co-sponsored study abroad programs that permit scholarship transfer. The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y. announced that Vincent Ferry of Great Neck has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. has named Taylor Barnard of New Hyde Park and Elias Kokalis of Great Neck to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2017 term. Criteria for selection to the Dean’s List requires that the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 for the semester. Barnard is studying criminal justice, and Kokalis is studying applied exercise science. And Port Washington resident Pat Nuzzolese was among the nearly 500 undergraduates who received a degree from the University of Dayton during the December 2017 commencement ceremony.
Striving to demystify medicine and connect consumers with personalized content they can use to make informed health care decisions, Northwell Health recently announced the launch of The Well, a health-focused editorial platform committed to promoting wellness through journalistic-style editorial features, the sharing of authentic community voices and having experts answer the thorniest – and oftentimes personal – medical questions in a straightforward and approachable way. The Well was launched as an ongoing testament to Northwell Health’s commitment to the future of health care. In an era where publicly available health information is unreliable, unhelpful and/or unreadable, The Well is committed to connecting directly with its audience to provide actionable medical and wellness information as well as a platform for the community to share their own stories. While The Well includes content of interest to both sexes, studies show women bear an unequal burden of stress regarding household and community care, from their own health to the well-being of immediate family members and other loved ones. The Well’s mission is to serve as a guide during that health care journey, informing the family’s “chief medical officer” as they navigate that crucial and often difficult responsibility.
The Well publishes essays, long form journalism, firstperson narratives as well as original video programming, original photography and interactive graphic content on a range of timely topics as told by the patients themselves, medical professionals committed to healthy communities and delivered by an editorial team of award-winning journalists. “We realize that health care has never been more complex, with consumers becoming overloaded with information that is often inaccurate, unhelpful or difficult to understand,” said Ramon Soto, senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer at Northwell. “Through The Well, Northwell is on a mission to make a difference in people’s lives as an honest, trusted and caring partner by providing a smart, engaging and truthful look at medical issues, from life-threatening illnesses to routine body maintenance.” Recurring features — including “Dear Doctor,” “Day in the Life” and “True Story” — allow readers a glimpse into medical issues (and the personal, familial and social issues that arise in their wake) as seen from the perspective of physicians, patients and caregivers. The editorial team behind The Well hopes to provide a roadmap for the most challenging medical crossroads and expert advice through its network of accomplished health experts. To read The Well, visit thewell.northwell.edu
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