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Contents

June 2013

Fashion & Beauty 10 Beauty 11 Gatsy Style

16 Fashion 24 What’s Trending

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Lifestyle & Wellness 36 Recipe 38 Get Inspired

41 Fitness 42 Wellness 44 Nutrition 46 Seniors

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86 Astrology 88 Online Dating with LISingleMingle

cover photographer:

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Twenty five years of professional photography and I am still having a blast! I started my career photographing bands, models and actors. After a few years I found myself in the wedding industry. There I learned how to photograph people in the most flattering way and helped preserve countless memories for my clients. I no longer photograph weddings but I now have years of experience behind me. So, I’m back! Back to my passion, back to bands, back to models and back to actors. And I'm having even more fun than the first time. I am so passionate about my work. My business has expanded to include head shots for both actors and business professionals, modeling portfolios and family portraiture. I‘m also one of the house photographers at the Paramount Theater in Huntington Village. I am thrilled to be doing this issue of Village Connection Magazine and I look forward to many more. I truly have the best job in the world!

Thank you so much, Marks juneLen 2013

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Home & Business

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35 Northport History

49 Backyard & Beyond 54 Lucky to Live Here 56 Business 59 Playing it Safe 62 Village Business Basics 70 Sound Insight

Dining, Arts & Entertainment 64 Art and Music

72 Art Exhibit

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76 Eye on the Arts 79 Bar Bites 83 Good Eats 84 Beer 90 Party with us 91 Movies 92 Local Musician 94 Maverick Soul

Features 20 Inspirational Leaders

28 Local Merchant: Kinetic Finn 66 Car of the Month 69 Kerriann’s Corner 80 The Hope of Recovery 6 • village connection • june 2013

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From the Publisher

village staff Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy Creative Director Nicole Savalli Customer Relations Sean Carroll Social Media j. murphy creative marketing Marygrace Foti

Are we having fun yet?

Let’s see...In the past month I have hosted a swimsuit cover party where over 400 guests and 20 swimsuit models gathered to celebrate my 2nd Annual Swimsuit Issue, this Wednesday I host my 6th episode of “In the Village Live” on MadHouseRealityTV.com, tomorrow I will be joining Keith Hart at the Crest Hollow Country Club as a sponsor of the Long Island Hospitality Ball for the American Cancer Society, June 9th I will be sponsoring the Woodstock Revival Concert in Sands Point with Rich Rivkin, On June 11th we will be at Jellyfish for our Great Gatsby Speakeasy Soiree, on June 19th we team up with Gino Venerosa and the Dream Network as we host The Summer Fashion and Lifestyle Expo for Have a Heart Children’s Foundation, On June 25th at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh we get our bag on as we sponsor Mike Guido and the 36th annual Paper Bag (what a drag) and last but not least we will be wrapping the month up on June 29th for the Second Annual Huntington Hoe Down featuring the Joe Bayer Band, which we co-sponsor along with Dee and Michelle of Rookies.

What a month. Along with all of these incredible events, we continue to add new writers to our already impressive list of Village contributors. This month we welcome Joanne Kois, Hillary Call, David Gussin, Laura CurcioGreenfield, Natalie Jill, Liana Werner-Gray, Howard Hoffman, Professor Jack Mandell and more to come. We’ve added edit for wellness and more arts and musics. Our editorial is being recognized for its professional quality; I was recently named a finalist for a Long Island Press Club Award along with writer Elise Pearlman, Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy and Artist (and former Newsday Art Director) Daniel van Benthuysen. We will know exactly what award we won after this issue goes to print.

Our network continues to grow along with the magazine and our website.

So YES...I would have to say we’re having fun and we look forward to many more great things to come.

See you In The Village...

Distribution Michael Savalli Contributing Writers Adriana Vater, Dr. Stephen Atkins, PhD, David Tuohy, Jr., Nick Radesca, Bob Little, Charles H. Gamarekian, Alan Stableford; Elise Pearlman; Mary Ann Dellinger; Kathleen Tafti PT, MS, CSCS, Liddy Yvette, Dr. Cynthia Paulis, Marilyn Urso, Adriene Passannante, Joanne Kois, Jen Elyse Feldman, Elena D’Agostino, Hillary Call, Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, Laura Curcio-Greenfield, Fred Kaplan, Ron Wood, Glenn Andreiev, Natalie Jill, Lianna Werner-Gray, Howard Hoffman, Rich Rivkin, Professor Jack Mandell and Tommy Maher

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beauty • adriana vater

Bridal 101:

A Survival Guide to the Perfect Look A woman’s wedding day is the most important day in her life, however it can also be the most stressful. As all eyes and cameras will be on you, you’ll want to make sure you look perfect. However, achieving your overall look doesn’t have to be stressful. Just follow these simple tips.

First, start with the dress.

Shopping for a wedding dress can be fun; as long as you don’t expect that the first dress you try on will be “the one.” Have some patience and you will eventually find your dream dress.

This season, look for dresses that add drama and romance to your wedding day. Forget about last year’s drop-waist, look for a fitted waist that is sculpted and hugs your curves. And, you don’t have to stick with the traditional bell-shaped skirt. Dimensional details are big this season in fabric flowers and swirls.

Now that you’ve picked your dress, you need to think about your hairstyle. The good news is that there are plenty of new, modern and trendy wedding hairstyles for 2013. No matter what length your hair is, you can find a style that will fit your personality and the look of your wedding. It is a good idea to go for your fittings with your hair and make up done. This will help you get the complete picture so you can decide on the look you want to achieve.

At Spa Adriana, we are seeing a twist on a style that never will go out of fashion. Try a modern take on a classic up-sweep and you will turn into a Princess. To get this glamorous look, smooth up swept sides and pull back with large pin curls. Combine these curls with crimped ribbons or lighter hair extensions. Combine extensions and flowers for a contrast to the smooth hair, and finish off by roughing up the style a little to soften the look.

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Don’t forget about starting that beauty routine five to six months before your wedding.

Begin by taking good care of yourself from the inside out by incorporating some wellness rituals into your daily routine.

This will help guarantee smooth, clear skin later down the road.

Try some of these tips.

Drink daily at least half your body weight in ounces of water.

Get at least eight hours of restful sleep a night.

The night before your wedding, take a therapeutic calming aromatic bath in the evening with Aveda Stress-Fix™ Soaking Salts.

Monthly facials will help ensure healthy glowing skin.

Tourmaline charged radiance fluid will help exfoliate your skin and minimize lines.

Most importantly, three to four months before your wedding is the time to book consultations with your wedding hairstylist and makeup artists.

This is your chance to do a trial run of your wedding day look — we recommend having your appointment earlier in the day so you can see how long the look will last. Take plenty of pictures so you can see how your look transfers to film and so your wedding makeup artist or hairstylist can re-create the look later.

For more tips and trends, follow us at www.facebook.com/ spaadriana and www.twitter.com/spaadriana.

Adriana Vater is the Creative Director and co-founder of Spa Adriana at 266 Main Street in Huntington Village. Visit her website, spaadriana.com or call 631-351-1555.

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Set on Long Island, the Great Gatsby is causing a wave of 1920’s nostalgia with its most recent feature film on the silver screen. The ghosts of Gatsby may be everywhere right now, but if you want to feel the glamour of living in what has come to be known as the Jazz Age, you must experience the restaurant, Jellyfish. This grand house, the Charles Whitney Mansion, named for its owner in 1881, sits proudly overlooking Mill Pond in Centerport Harbor. The present owner, Ralph Colamussi, restored this historic property to its original grandeur in 2012 when he created the uniquely original, Jellyfish Restaurant.

Get a date and come dressed in modern flapper style---as we did for this issue’s Village Connection --and flaunt your inner Gatsby glitz! Begin the night with a cocktail or two (leave the extended cigarette holder at home!), and revel in Gatsby -fever with a Roaring Twenties-inspired specialty drink at Jellyfish. Cocktails with names of old-time gangsters like the Lansky, and the Lucciano will get the conversations started. Martinis anyone? Try the Whitney Spiced Martini, made with La Poire Vodka shaken with St. Germain, an elderberry spirit, fresh lemon and Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters. It’s the feeling of everything that is old is new again, as you relax into the charm of dining at Jellyfish Restaurant.

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The vibrant bar scene offers a more modern start to a great evening at Jellyfish, as does the striking sushi bar. Share sushi combinations or slurp fresh-shucked oysters and clams with friends. Get started with Meatball Lollipops served with a dollop of ricotta or indulge in the ultimate Maryland Crab Cake with fried green tomato and corn relish. Appetizers and raw bar selections are winners!

As you dine, you will be surrounded by the scenic water view, and the whimsical details of the sea creature motif keeps you smiling. The blown- glass sconces resemble-- what else, but jellyfish--- give off just the right light to accent the soft-green and beige hues of the décor. General Manager and Wine Director, Joseph Scalice, a long-time restaurateur, enjoys sharing his wine pairing knowledge with guests. His wine picks hit the right note to perfectly complement each course. Menu options are a plenty-- entrees run the spectrum from pastas and salads to chicken and steak, with an emphasis on fish, seafood and sushi dinners.

My handsome gentleman partner enjoyed the Bone-In Braised Short Rib, a hearty dish with garlic mashed potatoes and caponata, finished with a Chianti demi-glace and sherry steak sauce. My favorite was the Pan Seared Sea Scallops, delectable and perfectly cooked, served with a grilled oyster mushrooms truffle risotto and chardonnay beurre blanc—I could not stop eating it!

Jellyfish has something for everyone, including a dockside menu to eat overlooking the water, happy hour and live music, exquisite dining rooms for private parties, a late night Speakeasy Tavern and even a live aquarium for all ages to enjoy. This is the place to go this summer for a fun and wondrous evening where time may just stand still for a little while.

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fashion • adriene passannante

Gatsby Fashion Everyone seems to have “Gatsby fever” thanks to the newly released feature film that will be bringing back the Roaring 20s in a big way! Flapper dresses, delicate lace, chiffon overlays, drop waists, fringe accessories and deco beading are showing up everywhere. Prada & Catherine Martin did a phenomenal job with the costume design for the movie and Brooks Brothers has an entire Gatsby collection now available for men. The line features blazers, high waisted trousers, ties, hats and the must have wing tip brogues, all inspired by the opulent Jazz Age. Take the cue and add a bit of glam to your wardrobe this Spring!

Adriene Passannante is the owner of Lotus Vintage, an online vintage clothing boutique. She is a stylist, certified yoga teacher and admitted vintage fanatic. She has been selling vintage for close to 10 years, and recently opened a store in Huntington Village at 12 West Carver Street. Visit the store online at www.lotusvintage.com

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inspirational leaders • hillary call

Adriana Vater

Giving Back to the Community, With Style

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alking into Spa Adriana on Main Street, one feels the welcome, the warmth, of this chic Aveda lifestyle spa and salon. Co-founder and creative director Adriana Vater has infused Spa Adriana with a genuine love for her craft, her community and sincere joy in helping others. She’ll frequently greet guests with a warm embrace; everyone knows they’re always in good hands with Adriana and her exceptional team of beauty professionals.

She co-founded the award-winning Spa Adriana with her husband, John, 28 years ago. Today it is a thriving business; named one of the top 200 fastest growing spas and salons in the country by Salon Today magazine, Spa Adriana is one of Huntington’s fashion icons.

Adriana’s leveraged that success to support causes that are close to her heart, such as the Hecksher Museum, the Vanderbilt Museum and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. She also plays a vital role in the Huntington Hot List, a “shop locally” initiative for Huntington businesses that first started during some of the most difficult times for community businesses.

“We believe the success of one business helps ensure the success of all businesses, and the success of the community as a whole,” she said.

“We’ve engaged local businesses through resource sharing, co-branded events and more to encourage guests to shop locally. We need to work together to keep all of us strong.”

Her efforts were honored by Long Island Business News which named her one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business.

For Adriana, who grew up in Columbia in a family of 10 children, getting involved in the beauty industry was an opportunity to channel her creativity. “I loved dolls and for as far back as I can remember I was cutting and styling my dolls’ hair, crafting styles that were distinctive and interesting,” she said. “In school I explored my talents for sculpting, drawing and an all-around creativity.”

She merged that love of art with a strong need to help others. “I was raised by a mother who was always very interested in health and wellness. This inspired me, and it fostered my own passion for healing others, while making them feel truly beautiful,” she said. “I always knew I wanted to work with others, but not just on a small scale. I wanted to start a business to help people look and feel good from the inside out.”

Environmental responsibility fuels Adriana’s passion as well. She

spearheads a global effort on sustainability, and just this past April partnered with Aveda to help raise $5 million for clean water. She speaks to students about environmental awareness, oftentimes with Congressman Steve Israel, and works with pioneers in marine biology to help preserve the fragile marine ecosystem in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, supporting the local community with another business she and John co-founded, Ceviche Tours, an eco-tourism company that brings jobs to the region and helps protect whale sharks, an endangered species.

Partnering with John, the love of her life, on this journey has been an important part of Spa Adriana’s success. “I think loving what you do, and being with people who encourage you to reach for your dreams, is what has fueled my – our – success.”

“Having the love of your life alongside you, doing what he loves, too, encourages my own creativity. Our staff is family to us as well. I think our clients feel that welcoming spirit.”

Connecting With Adriana Vater (Q&A) Where does passion fit in?

You must make room for your passion. I think this is the key to success: find what drives you, do what you love.

What do you do at Fashion Week?

Every season John and I attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC. For years we were behind the scenes doing hair and makeup for many of the top designers’ shows and now I’m there in an editorial capacity and John is front-of-house in the media risers taking photos of all the runway action. We gather intel for our clients at Spa Adriana and bring back inspiration on the next season’s trends to our creative team at the Spa, keeping an eye on new trends in fashion and beauty.

How does Spa Adriana reflect your commitment to the environment?

Spa Adriana has always been an eco-conscious, “green” business.

When it was first designed we employed many of the same green building techniques used by the Mayans. We’ve since taken this green consciousness further, using low-voltage lights, recycled steel and sustainable materials. The façade, which resembles an ancient Mayan temple, was built using man-made cements as architectural stone. Our good friends Dr. Alfonso Moralas, Archeologist and Luis Eschevres, Mayan Architect and Artisan produced wonderful Mayan art replicas.

What one thing do you think young women today need to know?

Be fiercely true to yourself. And in that you must love yourself, honor who you are, do not let anyone stand in your way. It is a commitment to give the world the vibrance that is who you are. Do not settle for anything less!

Hillary Call is the founder of Call Communications, a full service public relations agency. Since 2003, Call Communications has partnered with innovative companies to help them reach their goals and go beyond.

Call Communications supports press outreach with strategic programs that build brands, engaging partners, employees, bloggers – every key audience. While Hillary has practiced PR for 20+ years, she considers herself a writer at heart.

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what’s trending • laura curcio-greenfield

What’s Trending Right Now & How to Wear It

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ong Island loves their summers. We may look forward to Spring and breathe a sigh of relief at the sight of green on the trees instead of snow on the ground, but it's summer that we desire. It's happy hour at Prime, weekends out east and BBQ's around the pool. Long Islanders are no longer hibernating, we are now celebrating....What does a girl wear?

At the mention of summer I start to think of white, lighter fabrics, bolder colors and fun statement pieces.

Florals are in, Wear them in your tops, dresses or pants.

Make sure the rest of your outfit stays neutral. Update your wardrobe with Maxi's dresses and skirts. Pair them with flats or wedges. Maxi's will work for day or evening affairs; you only need adjust your shoes and accessories. Get used to this trend, it continues through resort of next year.

This summer, printed pants are all the rage... Animal prints are a huge trend for summer and into fall. You will find them in tops, pants and dresses as well as in statement accessory pieces. Have fun with this new trend...and remember elephants are good luck. Another great look this summer is lace. It's more casual then sophisticated. Don't think of lace and pearls, think of pairing lace pants with a fun top or a lace top with denim jeans or shorts.

Make sure to update your denim this summer. Colored jeans, cropped skinny denim and throw in a boyfriend jean for casual weekend wear.

Want to show some leg? Go for it , with a high waisted short.

Think black, white or striped...keep your top neutral and add

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in a blazer. Complete your outfit with a bold color wedge.

2 tone is trending this summer. See it in shoes and bags. Instead of nude shoes opt for 2 toned , color block and bright... Flip flops are brighter this summer, heels have metallic on them and sneakers have gone wedge...happy feet! As far as hand bags go, lighten it up with color- coral, mint, 2 tone, fringe. Going to the beach, update your beach bag with the newest see through totes...available in great shades.

Bling it on this summer with fun cocktail rings, tribal necklaces, and cut-out cuffs. Wrap your neck in style in a tie-dye or brightly printed scarf. Don't want to wrap your neck....wrap your head instead. Scarves make great headwraps and every woman knows good hair in the summer is impossible.

Summer is a great time to have fun with your accessories and clothes. Summer is a great time to have fun, period!

Laura is a fashion stylist trained in trend forecasting and owns Emily Sky Fashions, which was founded in 2005 and has locations in Pepper Tree Commons in Commack and The Plainview Centre in Plainview.

Emily Sky provides unique fashions and individual service for women who desire the latest trends at affordable prices, encouraging you to "Be yourself in a world that wants to make you like everyone else."

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nown best as a whaling port on Long Island’s historic North Shore, Cold Spring Harbor has evolved from a charming seaside town to home of America’s most advanced scientific and technological studies. Originally founded in the 1600’s with its economy tied to milling and port activities, Cold Spring Harbor rose to prominence in the 20th Century as home to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where James Watson co-discovered the structure of DNA. The 21st Century saw the establishment of Kinetic Fin’s satellite office, mirroring its operations in San Francisco and Bedford Hills.

Kinetic Fin is at the forefront of mathematical research and its connection to disruptive computer technologies. “Mathematical algorithms help us interpret the ever increasing data sets in the world in much the same way DNA brings order to otherwise

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entropic molecules” says Matt Johnston, Kinetic Fin’s CoFounder and Chief Technology Officer. “We’ve taken the approach that certain mathematical truths allow us to organize big data in much the same way DNA interprets and organizes the 100 trillion (1014) cells in the body” he adds. Bradley Farrell, Kinetic Fin’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer agrees, and adds “that’s why it was entirely appropriate for us to build our work space in the shadow of Watson’s historic research.”

Quick to be heard, Kinetic Fin’s Chief Legal Counsel, Frank Esposito, adds “not to mention its natural beauty, neighborly feel and proximity to Silicon Alley in New York City.”

Indeed, Kinetic Fin regularly meets with and collaborates with other technology companies in search of replacing conventional methods with disruptive alternatives. Utilizing its multidisciplinary

talent, spanning data science, web design, information systems, social networks and general innovators, it has developed a machine learning algorithm that functions as a decision recommendation platform: that is, it analyzes huge data sets from varied sources and recommends a course of action based on what it believes is important as determined from a gamified query system, or interactive game. Billed as “the smart software that mines the untapped intelligence of your tribe,” Fortune 50 companies use Kinetic Fin’s “Teedot” suite of software to assist them in making a decision on everything from where to deploy advertising dollars to which accounts should be targeted for transactions.

It’s an interesting juxtaposition, a historic whaling town dating back to the 1600’s and advanced mathematics applied to such 21st Century concepts as tribe sourcing, data mining and enterprise recommendation engines. This contrast can be seen in town as well, as Kinetic Fin’s software designers, PhD level engineers and applied mathematics scientists mingle in their nerdy outfits

with preppy townsfolk at Cold Spring Harbor staples, Grasso’s Restaurant, Sweetie Pies and the Gourmet Whaler.

Frank Michael is a science fiction author, technology aficionado and avid sailor. He lives in Oyster Bay Cove with his wife and two daughters, but spends much of his time on Main Street in beautiful Cold Spring Harbor.

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bob little • northport history

Stars on the Beach

The spectacular setting and the relative isolation of the Village of Asharoken have attracted celebrities over the years.

Most came as summer visitors and had little impact on the life of the Village other than creating a brief frenzy of interest. They ranged from entertainers such as Jackie Gleason and Marlene Dietrich to writers such as Eugene O’Neill and Antoine de Saint Exupery. Two notables, however, found life on this beach attractive enough to become respected permanent residents who contributed greatly to their adopted community.

After spending many summers on Asharoken Avenue cartoonist Rube Goldberg built a year-round house there. He is remembered throughout the world for his complicated and convoluted gadgets, but his neighbors remember him as a friendly man with a kind word and a fast quip for everyone who generously contributed his drawings to charity auctions.

Goldberg served on the Village Board of Trustees from 1946 to 1954. In 1953 he was asked to draw a representation of Chief Asharoken for the cover of a pamphlet about the Village. In the 1970s, the Village Board adopted this representation as the official symbol of the Village to appear on its stationery and police patches. The marble statue of Asharoken that stands in front of Village Hall was later created from that sketch.

Edith Storey was a celebrated silent film star who had appeared in films ranging from Shakespearean drama and adaptations of Dickens to tales of the Wild West. In 1918, Storey abandoned her career to drive a Red Cross ambulance in New York City as part of the war effort. After the war, she starred in a few more films, but at the age of 29 decided to retire to the home she had purchased in1917 on the beach in Asharoken.

Still motivated by public service, Storey became active in the community, and in 1932 she became Village Clerk, an office she held until 1960. When she took office, Asharoken had no Village Hall so her home was the scene of public hearings and elections. When the original Village Hall finally opened in 1939, it contained no office space. Storey’s residence continued to function as the clerk’s office throughout her tenure.

Both Goldberg and Storey found more than a pleasant summer retreat in Asharoken. They found a warm community whose welcome they returned with selfless public service.

Bob Little is a long-time resident of the Northport area who greatly enjoys delving into the community’s fascinating history and writing his column for the Northport Historical Society.

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get inspired • natalie jill

Be Your Best YOU! There is always going to be someone better than you; stronger than you, younger than you, smarter then you, more athletic then you, faster than you, more attractive than you, and richer then you!

Did that depress you?

If it did, keep reading, because it doesn’t matter.

I am not going to even get into the whole “appearances are deceiving” aspect and the “nobody is perfect” topic. Instead, let’s talk about something that does matter. What does matter is that you can always work to be a better version of YOU and that is independent of what anyone else is doing.

It is impossible to try and be somebody else. It is impossible because that “somebody else” already exists. You can never be somebody else no matter how hard you try. It’s a waste of time wishing for that and it causes envy which is a wasted emotion. But, you can always be a smarter, stronger and better version of YOU. Do you want to be a better version of you?

Decide how bad you want it. Do you want it bad enough to do what it takes?

Are you willing to put in the extra hours and go the extra mile? Do you feel that you are worthy of being a better you? Decide that you want to work for it and decide that you will stop comparing yourself to others.

Understand that you will have to work for it. There is a solution for everyone if you want to find it. It may be harder for you, it may take longer for you, and there may be more obstacles for you, but that doesn’t matter because there is a formula for everyone including you! If you want it bad enough and if you are willing to work for it, you can find a solution that will work for you!

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Recognize that every step forward is a step in the right direction. Every step forward is still a step forward! Let go of the idea that you have to do all or nothing and be proud of the strides you are making in the right direction. Instead of looking at how far you have to go, look at how far you have come. Think what you can do right during the day instead of beating yourself up over what you think you did wrong.

Many people compare themselves to others when it comes to losing weight, getting fit or becoming a success. The problem is that all of this comparing does nothing to help you become a better you.

Say you are bummed out because your friend just ran a marathon and you feel you could never do that. Instead of being bummed out, start taking action and do what she did; go jog around the block. That action alone is a step forward in the right direction and gets you one step further to your goals.

Sitting there envying her and complaining about why it is “easier for her” does nothing to help you.

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Ingredients: One head of kale One avocado 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar 2 Tbs of flax oil 3 Tbs of amino acids (or coconut "soy sauce" or 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt) 4 Tbs of nutritional yeast 4 Tbs of sunflower seeds 1. Tear the kale off from its stem and place in a large bowl. Tear into small pieces.

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kathy tafti • fitness

Training for a Running Event

I have participated in many 5K, 10K and mudd runs, including the 13 mile Tough Mudder, but I am taking on my biggest physical challenge ever this November when I run the NYC Marathon with Team Autism Speaks.

Whether you want to run a 5K (3.2 miles) or a full marathon (26.2 miles), I am here to tell you that you can do it. How? By putting together a training schedule and a nutrition plan that will work together to get your body and mind into the best shape to succeed.

I believe the best way to train for a running event is to combine different types of running with strength training. My training schedule consists of 3 days of running and 3 days of boot camp training sessions. My running schedule consists of one long run (right now it’s 11 miles); one short run off-road with hills and body weight exercises, like push ups, squats, burpees, jumping jacks etc worked into the run (3-4 miles); and an in-between distance of about 6-7 miles with hills and sprints. The other three days are any combination of body weight exercises, such as pull ups, monkey bars, battling ropes, jump ropes, box jumps, sand bag workouts, dumbbell workouts or suspension strap training. I have increased my stretching routine daily.

My nutrition is pretty clean on a daily basis; no sugar, no alcohol, eating every 4 hours, 5 meals per day, with a balance of carbohydrates and proteins in every meal. For example, steel cut oatmeal, fresh blueberries and a handful of raw nuts for breakfast; mid-morning meal of an apple with one tablespoon natural almond butter; for lunch, a salad with tofu; a mid-afternoon meal of raw veggies and hummus; and dinner is whole grain couscous or quinoa with black beans and fresh tomato, avocado and any vegetable I can get my hands on. Now, I eat mostly vegan but you can add chicken, fish or any lean meat into your protein choices.

Tweak this schedule to include the foods you like, along with the distances you want to run, and make sure to get strength training into your workouts and you will be running across the finish line in no time!outs and you will be running across the finish line in no time!

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wellness • dr stephen atkins

Nasal Irrigation

An Alternative Treatment Option For Sinusitis

Sinus infection is the fifth most common diagnosis where doctors regularly prescribe antibiotics. However, they are no help against most sinus infection, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dr.Jane Garbutt, of Washington University School of Medicine in St.Louis, who lead the study said, “There is not much to be gained from antibiotics.” As in most cases where the causative agent is a virus, prescribing antibiotics is just worthless. In such a situation, another modality for treating sinus infection is nasal irrigation, or nasal wash as commonly known, a technique that flushes out congested nasal passages with a saltwater solution with the help of a Neti Pot or a nasal bulb syringe.

In a WebMD.com article, Evangeline Lausier, M.D., Assistant clinical professor of medicine and director of clinical services at Duke University’s department of integrative medicine said, “I find it to be a first line of defense in dealing with complicated sinus problems and allergy problems.” She further added, “Particularly if you are developing congestion or have a sinus infection, it’s very helpful.”

Sinusitis is a clinical condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. Sinuses are the air-filled spaces in the facial bones, which can produce mucus, a thick gelatinous fluid.

Sinuses are lined by cilia; tiny hair like projections, which sweep out mucus through sinuses and nasal passages. Both mucus and cilia help in trapping bacteria and foreign substances from air that we breathe. Change in temperature or air pressure, excessive use of nasal decongestant, swimming, smoking, and allergy to dust and pollen can damage cilia, so they are not able to function properly.

Hence, mucus gets accumulated inside sinuses and nasal passages.

Different types of nasal wash techniques are available but use

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depends on personal choice and doctor’s advice. Experts advise use of nasal irrigation for one to three weeks only, because it can be harmful when used regularly over a long period. According to a study abstract published in the archives of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), a patient practicing nasal irrigation for a year and then discontinuing it for a year had only 62% decreased incidence of sinusitis in the discontinuation phase. Repeated saline use may wash away beneficial antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents from mucus and hence result in increased frequency of acute infection. Nasal irrigation is contraindicated in those having the complaint of frequent nasal bleed. So next time when you have a sinus infection you can think of nasal irrigation rather than relying on antibiotics.

Benefits of Nasal Irrigation - It thins out mucus allowing its easy clearance through sinuses and nasal passages.

- As it cleans mucus from the nasal passages, medications become more effective.

- Improves coordination of cilia so they function effectively to trap bacteria and foreign particles and sweep them along with mucus.

- Cleans allergens, irritants, bacteria, and viruses from nasal passage, minimizing their effect.

- Decreases swelling in nose and increases airflow.

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nutrition • howard hoffman

Why Be Healthy?

The Facts About A Healthy Diet And Well Being Our diet, more than any other co-factor, has the biggest influence on our health. Imagine your body as a car, and your diet as your fuel.

Just as a high performance car uses the best fuel, our body draws the energy and nutrients to repair and rebuild itself from elements of our diet. Even our thoughts and emotions are influenced by the quality of our food. Making healthy choices can improve and maintain wellbeing.

Digestion Is Key Everything we eat passes through our digestive tract.

This is where nutrients in foods are extracted and prepared for delivery to our cells and tissues to nourish, replenish and repair. The more efficiently we can access those nutrients, the more effectively our body will function on all levels.

This is why it is important to eat organic whole foods and not process and refined junk.

Energize The healthier our diet (better fuel), the more energy we have. Foods that are easier to digest make energy more readily available to our body. Stimulants such as caffeine and sugar give us a lift but then we crash and our body craves more. Stable energy levels provided by high quality nutrition keep us going throughout the day.

Fight Off Disease Our immune system is built and maintained from the food we eat.

A diet of processed and convenience food not only lacks nutrients, it draws from our body’s reserves for digestion and metabolism. This depletes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants necessary to ward off disease and fight infection. A healthy diet should contain all these elements in abundance to give our immune system the power to protect us.

Feel Great Our body has to process the bad as well as the good. Flooding it with unnatural chemicals from processed foods place’s a strain on

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our digestion. The emotional comfort we feel when eating them is followed by tiredness and a foggy head. A healthy meal of fresh, seasonal produce lifts us emotionally as well as physically.

Look Great Our skin, hair and tissues are all built from what we eat. Supple, smooth and glowing skin requires vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, as does glossy hair, sparkling eyes and strong nails.

A nutrient-rich diet gives us a natural glow.

Lose Weight The fats, carbohydrates and proteins we eat require many micro nutrients to be effectively digested.

Without these, energy levels drop and food is stored as fat until vitamins and minerals become available. Eating a micro nutrient-rich diet helps our body digest food efficiently and metabolize stored energy, melting away excess pounds!

A diet comprising mainly fresh and raw vegetables provides the greatest quantity of nutrients our body needs to rejuvenate and enhance health. Eating well will leave you feeling more energetic, give you a healthy glow and help maintain weight for a longer, healthier and happier life.

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seniors • nick radesca

A Rash of Shingles

The next time you are with family or friends, ask them how many people they know that have had shingles? I think you’ll be surprised at the high number, especially with an older crowd.

Shingles is a nasty viral infection that causes a painful blistery rash. Since I knew no one who had shingles, it seemed to be another of those rare mysterious illnesses – until recently. First my cousin got it and then some of my friends. All were senior citizens who were miserably incapacitated for weeks and some for months. One person got it in her eye, which almost blinded her. These people implore everyone they know to get the shingles vaccine.

With my awareness heightened, I began to take notice of a TV commercial about the vaccine that says 1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime. Whoa! That got my attention. With odds like that I better watch out. I fired up my internet browser to get an education. Here are some highlights from the Mayo Clinic website: - Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso. While it isn’t a lifethreatening condition, shingles can be very painful.

- Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain.

Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles. Shingles is most common in people older than 50. The risk increases with age.

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Some experts estimate that half the people who live to the age of 85 will experience shingles at some point in their lives.

- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the varicella-zoster vaccine (Zostavax) for adults age 50 and older. Like the chickenpox vaccine, the shingles vaccine doesn’t guarantee you won’t get shingles. But this vaccine will likely reduce the course and severity of the disease. The people I know who got shingles said they were unaware of the condition. Their doctors never mentioned it - nor the vaccine - as mine had not mentioned anything to me. When I asked my young and very caring doctor about getting the shingles vaccine, he brightened up, saying it is a great idea. In fact he recently vaccinated his father. I wanted to know that if it’s such a great idea, why aren’t doctors suggesting it to all their elderly patients who are at such a high risk of getting shingles? He had no good answer other than to say it’s not life threatening and the vaccine, which costs about $250, is not usually covered by insurance. My wife and I both got the vaccination, gladly paying the $500 charge.

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alan stableford • backyard & beyond

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If you really want to make a statement in your garden…be bold!

A burst of bright, vibrant, colorful plantings can be fun. Striking, loud colors can add excitement to your landscape and paint the way to another day beyond the concrete and clay. Listen to your neighbors say “Wow!” when they pass by your yard.

The list of plants that can be used is endless; with so many choices from Alocasia to Zinnias. Recently on a trip to Wave Hill in the north Bronx, I was amazed by the abundance of big, bold plantings that abound in the display gardens. Tropical plants and annuals that are not winter hardy can be used to enhance a garden landscape from mid spring right through until late fall.

Perennials, shrubs and trees can also take “center stage” when it comes to making a magnificent show of flowers, foliage, fruit or all of the above. Remember that foliage texture and color can be the perfect highlight and may offer more “staying power” than some flowering plants.

You don’t necessarily need a large area to make a bold statement. A splash of color here and there with a simple theme can be more effective than some huge estate gardens that focus on formality. Perky patio planters can provide that burst of color for smaller landscapes where space is limited. Be daring and try something new each year for variety. Some of the “old standbys” that you’ve used in the past may work well for you while introducing a few new additions. Combining colors and textures that will complement each other is part of the fun in creating what you like.

Get some ideas as you stroll through a garden center, botanical garden or park.

I always like to try out new shade tolerant plants in my planters for the front of the house. Ferns, caladiums, coleus, fucshia, torenia,

begonias, and oxalis have all provided an abundance of color and texture throughout the summer. Ajuga and lamium are great for splashing over the sides of a container while acorus and carex act as nice accent grasses.

Hakonechloa and Mexican Feather Grass also provide a cooling down effect with every breeze as their blades sway to and fro in the wind. Begonia alba provides an amazing fragrance and pig-skin begonia has an awesome texture. Rex and Angel Wing begonias have emerged as reliable performers. Hot colors such as orange, yellow, red and bright pink work great with chartreuse and gold foliage plants that will explode with color like a fireworks display. The “caliente” series of geraniums are as hot as the name implies both in color and popularity. The nursery where I work sells them out as soon as they come in.

Let bold take hold in your garden and make it a fun and exciting way for yourself or the whole family to be proactive. Getting young children, grandchildren or students involved in starting a small garden area or planter may be just the inspiration and motivation they need. They can look forward to many years of enjoyment with a healthy hobby and getting back to nature while they escape from the high tech world that they are growing up in today. “Sow the Seeds” now and “Get Growing” for the future!

Alan Stableford is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional with New York State (CNLP) and is employed at Atlantic Nurseries in Dix Hills. His interest in wildlife & nature photography has helped to add an extra dimension to the Backyard and Beyond column. Alan can be reached at AJ.Islandscapes@yahoo.com

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business • david gussin

Igniting Business...

Hello everyone! My name is David Gussin, and I’m proud to be writing my first column for Jim ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Savalli’s Village Connection Magazine. My column will cover business and social issues.

A little about myself; I live in Wantagh and was a Merrick resident for 25 plus years, I have two beautiful daughters, and the ability to better your business. A personal goal is to create a worldwide opposite to hate and negativity, but that’s for another column.

Over the past five years through 516Ads. com and 631Ads.com we’ve been creating business activity mixed with raising awareness and supplies for charities across Long Island.

We’re making connections and building relationships, what we call Igniting Business!

Igniting business starts with your hard work, determination, quality product or service and that your service needs to be needed. After that, it’s about using multiple tools, a mixture of web & warmth, being memorable, creating activity and making things happen; over and over again.

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you options. Pre-internet you didn’t have many. Now, it’s seemingly unlimited. Yet, you have to stay focused. From industry, to personality of owners, to particular nuances or niches within the industry, different circumstances call for different methods.

Over time, this column will cover many topics. You can never going wrong with providing quality info, and hopefully putting a smile on someone’s face.

Mixing business (you better be great at what you do), with community, is an excellent combination. Be great at what you do! Be dynamic! Give it all you’ve got! No one else can do it for you.

Peace, love & best wishes to all. Hope to see you next month.

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The Dream Network, in conjunction with Village Connection, is hosting a Summer Fashion and Female Lifestyle Expo, to benefit Have a Heart Children’s Cancer Society. The event will take place on June 19th, at the Thatched Cottage of Centerport and will be hosted by Vic Latino and Donald Trump’s “Beauty Queen Girls”. Guests will be able to meet and greet with nearly 50 fashion, jewelry and lifestyle orientated businesses from all over Long Island, all leading up to an outdoor fashion show. “It is a way to remind ourselves to celebrate life, while honoring the children and families who have been affected by this debilitating disease” Gino remarks. ‘If we can all do what we love while helping other people who may be less fortunate, we will never have to work another day of our lives!” Veneroso shares his thoughts on the sentiment of giving back.

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david tuohy • playing it safe

BBQ Safety Tips Fire up the grill, bring on the steak, it is time to barbecue. You might think you know all you need to know about BBQ safety and grilling. We want your BBQ experience to be fun and safe for the entire family. On average there are over 9,000 home fires annually directly related to barbecuing. According to the National Fire Prevention Association; 16,000 people went to the emergency room and there was $80 million in property damage in 2012 associated with barbecuing. Follow these safety tips to ensure your BBQ experience goes off without any injury or damage. Home barbecue tips: General Safety • Never BBQ inside, in a garage, on the roof or on a second story deck. • Never leave your grill unattended. • If you’re using a charcoal grill, let the lighter fluid soak into the coals a few minutes before lighting them so that any vapors have time to evaporate. When you do light the coals, stand back! • Open the grill lid before you light it. • Don’t wear loose fitting clothing. • Keep a fire extinguisher outside or close by.

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village bu$ine$$ ba$ics • professor jack mandel, mba

Identifications and Business Success

Businesses are like people. They must have a reason for being.

Another antique shop is simply... another antique shop. But... put your name in front of the store and it now has an identity.

Ask yourself these four questions: * Who are you? * What's your name? * Does anybody know you? * Does anybody care?

What pops into the mind of customers when they hear your company's name? How would you describe your business to a newly arrived resident to your community? If you listen carefully to other people, you will hear your business described in adjectives as if it were a "person." For example, "they're friendly... nice... they care about you"... OR "they're cold... unfeeling... uninterested... snobbish..." Comments may include the fact that you offer a particular service not available elsewhere. Perhaps your personnel is so "service-oriented," your customers are spoiled and simply "won't shop anywhere else." What you DO NOT want to be is a mirror image of your competition. Therefore, ask yourself: "How can I be different?"

Begin with one word: IMAGE. But in order to have an "Image" you must first have a "look." What exactly does the name of your business "look like" to you? To your customers? To your competitors? To those who don't know you? Does it look like a half dozen other businesses? Or worse, like your competition?

Position yourself in the marketplace so that you and your company automatically are unconsciously associated with the product of service you sell. Positioning is seeing a need and filling it.

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Customers Need Come First!

It surprises me that most companies never put themselves in their customers' or prospects' position. Ask yourself: * How willing are you or your people to answer questions and render truly informative advice, even if it does not directly or immediately benefit you? * How conscientiously do you follow up on orders and inquires? * How well do you keep customers informed on the progress of their order? * Do you make it inviting, easy, informative, non-threatening, educational and inspiring to do business with you?

In short...

1. You cannot service too much.

2. You cannot educate enough.

3. You cannot inform too much.

4. You cannot offer too many follow-ups.

5. You cannot make ordering too easy.

6. You cannot make calling or coming into your business too desirable.

Professor Jack K. Mandel is a Professor of Marketing at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York. Prof. Mandel is the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award conferred by the NYS Association of Two-Year Colleges. He does consulting work in advertising and brochure development and can be reached via email at: jkmjjjjj@yahoo.com

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art and music • rich rivkin

Spotlight on Art & Music ART is what’s emerging as the new entertainment genre on Long Island.

This summer’s fare includes dozens of indoor and outdoor events that blend live music performances with live painting – where the artists feed off of the band’s energy, and vice versa, as spectacular works of art come to life during this uniquely interactive, multi-sensory experience.

This column spotlights some of bands and artists who perform together on Long Island’s vibrant live painting/live music scene.

Long Island band, Miles to Daytona

Come and meet the family you never knew you had. Miles to Dayton’s music happens at a personal level, their message of love blending elements of folk, rock, classical, and funk into an irresistible invitation. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony, clever songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section that stirs up the creative stew.

At the heart of their unique marriage of styles lies a reallife marriage: vocalist Krista Preddice shares the microphone with husband Jonathan Preddice, who, in addition to being the principal songwriter for the group, also shines on guitar, cello, accordion, and trumpet. Bassist Dave March (Krista’s brother) and violinist Leanne Strom (Jon’s sister) add depth to the vocal harmonies, with Dave’s low, soulful bass and Leanne’s soaring classical virtuosity providing the sonic bookends for the M2D sound. Drummer Brian Kroll, the newest member of the group, propels the music forward with an exciting and funky edge.

Having built a large grass roots following of fans young and old, Miles to Dayton has headlined performances at the Patchogue Theater and sold out the Boulton Center, with notable gigs at the Paramount Theatre, Great South Bay Music Festival

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and the NoFo Rock and Folk Festival. They’ve been the featured artist at the Acoustic Long Island Podcast and Summer Concert, and have performed in venues from NYC (Canal Room, Living Room) to Montauk (The Stephen Talkhouse).

Equally at home in the acoustic or full band setup, M2D has shared the stage with the likes of The Subdudes, Leslie West, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Paxton, Jen Chapin, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and Richie Havens, to name a few.

2012 Highlights include: Featured in Oprah Magazine, ValsList , the Long Island Pulse and the Lefsetz Letter.

Opened for Southside Johnny, Rhett Miller, Amy Helm + Larry Campbell and the Dirt Farmers Performed at the Patchogue Theater Mainstage, The Paramount, Great South Bay Music Festival, NOFO Rock and Folk Fest, Black Potatoe Festival, Bradstock!, Emerging artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Quad Showcase at NorthEast Regional Folk Alliance On Your Radar with WFUV's John Platt at the Living Room, NYC On the Air at WFUV, WEHM, WUSB, WRCN. Kirk Larsen, Hicksville, NY, internationally recognized Plein air & marine artist and actor. Over 114 awards for paintings, drawings, photography & sculpture including: Grand prize & Collector's Choice for Easels in Frederick 2012, Winner Museum purchase award Mystic Seaport 33rd International Maritime Art show and The Katlin Family Seascape award from Salmagundi Club, NYC.; featured in NY Times. Work selected for Oil Painters of America National show 2013 & Quinlan museum Southern Seas show. An avid sailor of classic, modern and one design yacht racing.”Skimmer vs. IVRE" is part of ASMA’S "15th Contemporary American Marine Art" show. www.kirklarsenfineart.com & @kirklarsenart twitter

Michael Krasowitz is a painter and printmaker living in Huntington NY. His work deals with what he calls psychological abstraction, where the viewer finds their own personal stories within each work. He has been working with this genre for over 30 years, and also works as a photographer on the Island as well.

He never has an idea what the image will look like, choosing to be spontaneous during the creative process to see where the work will take him. He is currently working on a yearlong project where he makes a print each day. The results can be seen at www.thedailykrasowitz.blogspot.com.

York metropolitan area, around the country, and abroad. Ms. Bellospirito, who is listed in the current editions of Who's Who in American Art and Who's Who of American Women, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art History. She has worked in some of New York's finest museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Frick Collection. Aside from her art, Robyn Bellospirito is a freelance writer and butoh dancer. For more information visit: www.robynbellospirito.com Artist, John R. Redlich resides in Huntington NY, and grew up in Cold Spring Harbor, attending Cold Spring Harbor High School where he first started painting when he became inspired by the Surrealist artists such as Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte and M.C. Escher. John majored in Advertising Art and Graphic Design at Farmingdale University, while taking private Fine Arts lessons with noted illustrator & Master Portrait Artist William C. Kautz, who taught him Classical and Academic painting

Artist Robyn Bellospirito, a native of Oyster Bay, NY and current resident of Huntington, NY, has been exhibiting her

techniques. John likes to paint Long Island life and nautical scenes, and spends his summers looking for and photographing these subjects. He is currently inspired by artists such as John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer and other American impressionists.

Awards: .Supervisor’s Award (BACCA) .First Place Oil (BACCA) .First Place in pen and Ink (South Shore Artist Association) .Second Place in show (Arts Council of East Islip Public Library) .Third Place in pen and ink (BACCA) .Honorable Mention in oil painting (BACCA)

work for nearly 30 years in galleries and museums in the New

Rich Rivkin produces ongoing Art/Music events on Long Island, including Live Art Fusion, ArtMOSPHERE, and the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Series (40 Bands + 100 Artists), featuring the bands and artists listed in this month’s Spotlight. www.limusicfestivals.com

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hen people think of a castle in Huntington, everyone thinks of OHEKA. There was another castle, however, that was built in the hills of Huntington Bay in 1908. It was called, The Monastery, but most people referred to it as Ferguson’s Castle.

Juliana Armour married New York City pathologist Farquhar Ferguson and together they had seven children. It was their dream to build a castle on Long Island’s North Shore. A site overlooking Huntington Harbor was chosen.

Mrs. Ferguson, a convert to Catholicism, fell in love with the beautiful monasteries in Europe and modeled her home after one.

Before the house was even constructed, Mr. Ferguson died suddenly.

The best way to keep her husband’s memory alive was to continue the plans for their dream home. Construction was complete by 1911, and Mrs. Ferguson and her children moved into the white stucco, Spanish/ Italian style mansion.

Mrs. Ferguson’s whole world revolved around her children and their friends. She was a very generous woman, and whatever her children had, she gave to their friends as well. It was not uncommon to see the children roller skating in the Grand Hall, or jumping onto the plush furnishings from the balconies. The house was also filled with animals who had full run of the house.

She definitely wasn’t without her oddities. Mrs. Ferguson’s greatest hobby was collecting foreign tombstones that had once marked the

graves of young children. The stones were all over 300 years old. They were used throughout the house as decorative pieces, for benches and tables in the cloister gardens, in the floors and over the doorways to bedrooms.

Shortly after her son Wallace died of illness and son Danforth on the front lines, Mrs. Ferguson reached her breaking point. She was so distraught that she had a wax dummy made in Wallace’s likeness. Every night her dinner table was set for two. Mrs. Ferguson would come down in her white flowing evening gown, then the wax dummy, also dressed in evening clothes, was wheeled in and would join her at the table.

In 1970, Ferguson’s Castle, which had been left vacant and vandalized for years, was torn down. Only an old stone wall with entranceway, and a carriage house remain. During the years it was vacant, many who drove by at night claimed to see the figure of a woman wearing a long white evening gown, floating among the ruins.

Six-time, award winning author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, best known for her Ghosts of Long Island books, has been featured in a number of publications, and has appeared on radio and television. She is the co-host of the blogtalk radio show, “The Kerriann & Joe Show – Spirit Connection.” Her debut novel, The Medal, a work of inspirational fiction is her latest book.

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sound insight • fred kaplan

Your Own Backyard Drive in So, the nice weather is finally here! The trees are green and hopefully your pool is not. Now is the time we get to enjoy the beautiful weather before the short summer months are gone.

We spoke last month about making the most of your pool and patio experience by adding the sounds of music all around your yard.

No matter how small or large the space, properly spaced and installed speakers will create the richest enveloping sounds that you’ll never want to leave the outside to go back into the house. Traditional speakers, hanging on the house soffits or pool cabana, cool speakers that look like rocks, planters, and even benches all blend into the landscaping to create the ultimate outdoor atmosphere.

But what’s way cooler than just the music? How about an outdoor TV where it’s no longer a dream to go bigger! For the past 8 years we have been building and installing custom TV enclosures for our most demanding outdoor scenarios and environments. The experience of sitting around the hot tub, pool or fire pit and watching a game or your favorite show is no longer just a wish. Couple that with your outdoor music speakers and you have an entire experience, or Do you?

Let’s push the envelope and go for it! Gone are the days of the drive-in movie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun in your own oasis as you leave your cars in the driveway and pull up a chair. Beverly and Arnold Rich are going to have that for their kids and grandchildren this year. With the introduction of ambient light rejection screens and relatively inexpensive super bright projectors, the Rich’s have their very

own 10 foot movie theater in their newly designed backyard.

Recently completed as the icing on the cake, their new pool & spa area and built in BBQ Island hides a fully functional outdoor surround sound theater. During the daylight hours music pours from the many speakers placed discreetly in the landscaping, while a weatherproof 46” outdoor LED screen shows their favorite shows at night. Their large outdoor movie theater is going to make them the most popular on the block. But what about something less permanent?

What if we can give you something almost portable to take camping on family trips or even to the neighbors house? Portable Blow up screens and portable easy-to-set-up projectors are on the rise.

The popularity of bringing the fun outside to enjoy family time together, are driving more and more solutions every summer.

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Celebrating 24 Years in Business

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The Art League of Long Island’s latest photography exhibit, “Structure: Within and Beyond” posed a challenge to photographers from the tri-state area to submit their interpretations of structure and design found in nature and the man-made world.

Exhibition juror Karen Marks selected 52 photographs out of the 403 submissions from Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and upstate New York. The selected works on view explore structure and form from the simple to the grand, be it a humble shed or dazzling architectural design; or the living form captured in a moment in time.

About the juror: Karen Marks is Exhibitions Director of Manhattan’s Howard Greenberg Gallery, one of the world’s leading photography galleries. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Ms. Marks worked in the photography department of Swann Galleries, a New York auction house, for many years. For the past twentyfive years since leaving Swann she has built a career working for some of the most well respected photo galleries and dealers in the city. Her long and focused experience has made her a sought-after judge and curator of photography exhibitions.

The exhibit runs June 2 through July 7. The Artist’s Reception takes place Friday, June 7 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

The gallery is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM. There is no admission charge. The Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

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What the Heck is the Paper Bag? The Paper Bag is the World's Longest Running (and probably only) 70 piece rock band.

The Paper Bag began as a song played by the Phil Gagliano Band in a basement in Hempstead, NY in 1973. The Bag band has performed annually in Long Island clubs since 1979 and will continue to perform until either the band or the audience stops showing up. The musicians average over 15 years in the Bag. The Executive Board averages over 25 years. Most of the audience members too, have participated for many years. We play rock n' roll, the way it should be played. The 70 piece band plays from 10 pm until 4 am, nonstop. We perform over 45 songs each year.

It is not surprising that Ed Lowe, esteemed "himself", being a paragraph manufactuerer by trade, provided us with the most

succinct description of the Paper Bag. It is reprinted here for your convienence without any permission from Newsday. "'The Bag' amounts to this: 65 accomplished Long Island rock and rollers take the stage and expertly perform virtually unrehearsed music nonstop for six hours in front of roughly 1,400 wildly enthusiastic recidivist fans, who pay to cover the cost of renting the hall, providing beer and hamburgers for the musicians, videotaping the event and maintaining high-quality sound at killer decibel level."

During 35 annual performances we have played over 1,450 songs, relying heavily on the Allman Bros, The Beatles, Cream, Creedence, CSNY, Hendrix, James Brown, Jeff Beck, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, the Rascals, Santana, Sly & the Family Stone, Springsteen,Temptations, Talking Heads, Traffic, War, the Who, and Frank Zappa.

The musicians that play the Bag are professionals who have worked the Long Island and NYC scene for decades.

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eye on the arts • elise pearlman

The World Through Ward Hooper’s Eyes

Next month LaMantia Gallery will pay homage to longtime Northport resident and watercolorist Ward Hooper with a retrospective exhibition spanning 20 years.

The paintings of the award-winning artist known for his vibrant use of color and loosely rendered brushstrokes can be found in both private and corporate collections across the country. According to coowner Robert Bluver, when James LaMantia first opened the gallery in 1990, the debut exhibit showcased Ward’s work.

“We have a great history with him. He’s a prominent artist and our only watercolorist,” said Mr. Bluver, who is particularly fond of Ward’s color palette and his choice of perspective. “His work has an abstract feel.”

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“Ward is a master of watercolor,” Mr. LaMantia said of the outstanding artist who has literally painted out of the lines color-wise for more than 30 years. “His style is playful, imaginative and the artistic license that he sometimes takes with colors furthers your appreciation.”

Ward juggled dual careers as art director and award-winning design director for the J.C. Penney Company and vice president of the Coleman Group, one of America’s largest design firms, for more than three decades. Upon retiring, he pursued his passion for watercolor, and particularly enjoys painting “en plein air.” For the last ten years he has been instructing aspiring artists at the Art League of Long Island.

Ward said that inspiration abounds in his “picture postcard village” of Northport, with many of his paintings centering around

the harbor dotted with sailboats and commercial fishing vessels, and Seymour’s historic boatyard.

Other images focus on the seashore and fanciful Victorian painted ladies.

His work resonates with a joyful exuberance for life and a profound appreciation of nature’s bounty. His talent is such that viewers can expect to see a familiar landmark from a new perspective or vicariously share Ward’s visual voyage of discovery during excursions to Italy, Maine, Puerto Rico and upstate New York.

“I paint ‘wet on wet’ and the colors blend on the paper,” Ward said of the magical alchemy that ensues when he sets his brush in motion. Years of experience have made him acutely cognizant of the properties of individual colors and their degree of transparency or opaqueness in achieving the desired effect.

As is their custom, LaMantia will be coupling the opening with a charitable fundraiser. Mr. Bluver, who is president of the local Kiwanis Club, said that a framed Ward Hooper watercolor will be raffled off to benefit Unicef ’s The Eliminate Project.

“Kiwanis is an international organization which promotes children’s causes and The Eliminate program is striving to eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus in developing countries,” Mr. Bluver indicated.

The opening reception takes place on Saturday, July 13 from 7 to 9 pm. All are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.

LaMantia Gallery is located at 127 Main Street, Northport Village. For information, call (631) 754-8414.

Ward’s work can also be viewed at www.wardhooper.net.

Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years.

Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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JONATHAN’S RISTORANTE

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trolling down Wall Street in Huntington Village gives you the feeling of being in the heart of town.

Jonathan’s Ristorante, a landmark restaurant, is set right in the middle of the action, but once your enter inside this casual, relaxed European atmosphere, you are transported to another place.

Outside the large French doors the restaurant opens into an airy sidewalk café, perhaps one like you have seen in a piazza in Italy.

The impressive wine list by the glass is personally selected by owner, Roberto Ornato, to complement his menu, especially his new Bar Small Bites-- to be enjoyed inside at the handsome granite-topped bar or outside at a sidewalk table. The Piatto di Salami, a chef ’s selection of imported meats like prosciutto, soppressata, salami dolce and salami picante is perfect for sharing as is the Piatto di Formaggi, a platter of Italian cheeses like taleggio, gorgonzola, parmesan and the ever delectable creamy burrata, served with lovely accompaniments to nibble on while you sip your aromatic wine. Birre, the Italian word for beer, heads the list of American and Belgian Lagers as well as creative craft brews.

It’s been said that it’s cocktail time somewhere, so feel free

to experience the perfection of mixology at Jonathan’s bar. The Mojitos made with muddled mint are the perfect refresher for summer. Peach Bellini is a taste of Italy that enlivens you after a sip or two.

Martini combinations will make you crave the cocktail! Try something new like the Cucumber/ Jalapeno Martini made with organic cucumber vodka, fresh lemon squeeze and jalapeno for a kick!

Sipping a cocktail, beer or wine after a long day or before a movie is even better with the tempting bar food. A luxurious treat to share with friends or to just you, is the Pate d’Oca, a foie gras pate with truffle, baby carrots, cornichons, mustard and crostini. Bar bite favorites include Calamari Fritti, with two sauces, tomato and anchovy mayo and Tartare di Tunno, the yellowfin tuna tartar, a raw fish treat served over avocado salad with a fresh wasabi drizzle. If you are really hungry after a few drinks, indulge in Jonathan’s signature Grilled Sirloin Burger with Swiss cheese, tomato, onions, arugula salad and delectable French fries.

Come in for a bar bite and stay for an exquisite dinner of contemporary Italian fare. Jonathan’s Ristorante has been recognized by Zagat with an “Award of Distinction” and was voted one of America’s Top 1000 Italian Restaurants. Enjoy a glass of wine from a wine list that has won Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” 2004-2012.

Raise your glass.. alla salute!

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The Hope Of Recovery

Hometown actress, Marisa Vitali, shot and starred in her film GRACE which took place in Northport, Long Island at Tim’s Shipwreck Diner. Vitali plays Janice, the head waitress and an addict newly clean in recovery. GRACE is inspired by Marisa’s first year clean from drug addiction. Celebrating 11 years clean this past January, she now shares her story of hope and recovery through this film.

With addiction statistics increasing each year on Long Island and nationwide, it’s no wonder that the disease affects so many people in so many different ways. That’s why Marisa developed the character, Janice, a recovering addict who is faced with challenging, real life experiences, in order to show that any addict can find a new way to live by the choices they make. This film is an important piece in starting a dialogue as to how we can be a little more compassionate with one another surrounding this disease; how an addict in recovery can live life on life’s terms and not give up no matter what.

Marisa Vitali had this to say, “I spent my first year clean on Long Island and hope that my experience and strength, as portrayed in Janice, can help at least one addict through their struggle. I wasn’t

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interested in the war stories but in the gift of recovery, and this film sparks this much needed conversation.”

The film credits include award winning director Chris Ordal (www.earthworkmovie.com), and award-winning cinematographer Lyn Moncrief (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1371498/). The actors are Marisa Vitali (www.marisavitali.com), Alysia Reiner (Orange Is The New Black) (www.alysiareiner.com), Zach Grenier (The Good Wife) (www.brucemacvittie.com) and Indie Spirit award winning actor George Katt www.georgekatt.com) ABOUT GRACE: Today, Janice will face her high powered exhusband in family court for the custody of their daughter. As head waitress at the Depot Diner, staying clean and doing the next right thing is her top priority. When Johnny, her boss makes a decision that affects her ability to appear in court, Janice has to face her demons of addiction and choose whether to stay clean through life’s adversity.

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joanne kois • good eats

The Flexitarian Diet Eat Italian at Porto Fino & Eat Mexican at Quetzalcoatl Another diet? Haven’t we already run through the spectrum of contemporary diets? There’s the Atkin’s Diet, the Macrobiotic Diet, the Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Vegan Diet, and so many more. There are the extreme eaters that we see on TV food shows chowing down on fast food, diner food, and mama’s food. Then there are the ascetics who extoll the virtues of a diet of only raw vegetables. Most of us never quite know what to eat, but in reality we are always trying to improve our eating habits. Enter the Flexitarian Diet--the latest concept of whole food eating --defined as essentially consisting of vegetables and fruits, fish, beans, eggs and milk—while allowing for an occasional meal of animal proteins. WebMD claims that the term flexitarian comes from a combination of the words “flexible” and “vegetarian”.

Following a flexitarian diet simple means eating more plant-based meals and less meat.

This way of eating is a balanced approach to optimal health and weight loss. Research shows that vegetarians tend to eat fewer calories, weigh less, and have lower body mass index (measure of body fat) than their meat-eating peers. If you begin to “flex” and swap out animal proteins for veggies and whole grains in your diet, you could expect weight loss, lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and cancer and a life that is an average of 3.6 years longer than your carnivorous counterparts.

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631-427-7834 Restaurant dining works for those on who want to try the flexitarian way of eating.

Eat Italian! Porto Fino Restaurant on New York Avenue in Huntington Village has a menu filled with traditional Italian recipes for all the family, spotlighting an array of gourmet pizzas, pastas and salads. The Penne Caprese is the perfect “flex” dish, penne pasta topped with cubed fresh mozzarella, chopped plum tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil.

Another delicious option is the Fusilli Paesana, a pasta dish with grilled chicken, fresh zucchini, broccoli rabe, and plum tomatoes sautéed in a light roasted garlic and white wine sauce. Look for the little red “apple” on the Porto Fino menu, which denotes a “Healthy Choice” meal.

Another popular choice for eating out is Mexican cuisine. At Quetzalcoatl on Main Street in the Village, indulge in the guacamole, (share, please!) made with avocado, a healthy fat, and lighten up with the lively soups and salads composed of a bounty of vegetables and beans. Tostadas, tacos, tamales, quesadillas and burritos can be customized to your taste. Their Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, jumbo sized shrimp in a spicy Mexican garlic sauce served over a bed of rice is a tasty signature dish. Feel the beauty of a far -away place as the décor and artwork at Quetzalcoatl reflects the richness of Mexican history, a backdrop for their truly authentic food.

Satisfy your cravings and stay within the boundaries of conscious eating – Live and Eat Well!

Joanne Kois is a certified Health Coach and foodie. She lives and eats in Huntington and will be sharing her insights on the Long Island restaurant scene with The Village Connection. Contact her at joannekois@gmail.com

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beer • Stu Haimes

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You might find it goes well with fried foods. It pairs well with just about anything made with crawfish. Some like it with a robust sandwich. Andygator is also a good aperitif and easily pairs with Gorgonzola and creamy blue cheeses. Because of the high alcohol content, be cautious — sip it for the most enjoyment.

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astrology • maryann dellinger

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glenn andreiev • movies

Come Enjoy My Long Island Mansion How the Movies Imagined Long Island Living In 1933, when the average worker’s annual salary was about $1,600, the cost of traveling by train from California to New York was $120. That’s about $2,100 in 2013 dollars. People during the depression traveled less. Most west coast and mid-west citizens only knew of New York and Long Island from what they saw in movie theaters If you were a movie fan in Nevada, you wouldn’t want to see an Expressway traffic jam near the Glen Cove exit. You wanted to see the excessive mansions F. Scott Fitzgerald described in THE GREAT GATSBY. Here are some cinematic Long Island estates that stretched the truth, with let’s say, some imagination.

THE CHEAT (1931) Elsa, a married, reckless spender (Tallulah Bankhead) is over her head in debt. She goes to her new friend, the wealthy Mr. Livingston (Irving Pichel playing the jazz-era cad to the hilt!) for a loan. For payback, he expects her to “be nice to him” (Irving says “nice” with a hiss!). In one scene, Livingston gives Elsa a tour of his Long Island mansion, which holds plenty of very large, evil-looking statues. Livingston shows her a hidden room that has a mandolin band playing in a garden, apparently round-the-clock. Imagine the mid-west movie-goer thinking most houses in Lloyd Neck and Huntington Bay come with these fun extras.

DOCTOR X (1932) A cannibal serial killer is loose in Manhattan.

The famous Dr. Xavier (Lionel Atwill, becoming a horror flick icon here) brings the leading cannibal suspects to his spooky hill-top estate located in Blackstone Shoals, Long Island. Dr. X’s place is insanely big, enough to hide hidden laboratories, a theater and twisting passageways. DOCTOR X is the first horror film photographed in color. It may be geographically questionable, but it’s such a fun film.

HELLZAPOPPIN’ (1941) This totally batty comedy is sadly,

very hard to find. Olsen and Johnson was a movie comedy team who had no endearing qualities like Laurel and Hardy.

Olsen and Johnson may have looked like bankers, but their surreal bullet-paced gags left audiences breathless. In HELLZAPOPPIN’ they help rich folks put on a massive stage show at a “typical” Long Island mansion. The larger than normal mansion here has a stage similar to Radio City Music Hall. With a polite Frankenstein Monster and a swing musical number in Hell, HELLZAPOPPIN’ is truly a must see.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) Alfred Hitchcock’s wonderfully wild chase thriller-comedy has hero Cary Grant dodging the police and chasing vicious spies from Nassau County to Mount Rushmore. In the beginning of the film, the bad guys get Cary drunk and let him try to drive away from a Glen Cove mansion, and survive. There are several nail-biting moments when Cary’s car almost plunges off a cliff in Glen Cove. Movie westerns over-play the old west. In reality, the average western town in the 1870’s saw only about one murder a year. The same goes with the cinematic display of Long Island high life.

Glenn Andreiev is a local indie film-maker. He is a graduate of New York's School Of Visual Arts. He is also a columnist for www. filmsinreview.com. Along with having made several feature films, Glenn teaches film-making classes at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre.

His website is www.huntingtonactionfilms.com

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local musicians

Kevin Russell Kaye Kevin Russell Kaye is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and musician. This Native New Yorker can be seen performing throughout Long Island & The Greater New York area. His musical abilities are evidenced by his self taught versatility on guitar, drums and keyboard. Demonstrating percussive dynamics, melodic sensibility and soulful interpretations. Kevin's eclectic song list includes timeless classics, current hits and creative originals. His unique personality shines through at every performance.

After years of Hard Rock as a drummer/vocalist.

Kevin, turned to Acoustic guitar & the coffee house scene. Later finding a true love for The Great American Songbook. He paired with pianist Ann Stevens to create the duo Moonstruck. They enjoyed a successful 3 1/2 year collaboration. Currently, he is performing as a solo artist accompanying himself on guitar and keyboard.

You can visit his website at www.kevinrussellkaye. com for info on upcoming performances and to hear a sample of his music.

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Long Island, New York is a fertile breeding ground for musicians and the home of many famous recording artists. From this fertile ground comes five talented veteran musicians with No Regrets to speak of. They let their powerful brand of Rock, Pop and Dance music speak for them.

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maverick soul • tommy maher

You want to see The Who??

Well, here is a story for YOU!

I have a very dear friend whose name is Neville Chesters. For those of you who might not know him, I’ll give you a quick little background on him. Neville was the Road Manager for the likes of The Who, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Mercy Beats, and also has worked with the Beatles, James Taylor, Led Zeppelin, Emerson Lake & Palmer and the list goes on and on. Neville hasn’t seen his old buddies from The Who in over twenty years.

Recently, Pete Townshend came out with a new book, called “Who I Am: A Memoir”, and spoke very highly of Neville in one of the chapters in the book, and subsequently through friends, a connection was made. The Who extended an exclusive invitation to Neville and two guests to their next show. I received a call from Neville asking myself and my girlfriend, Janine Zarrilli, to accompany him for this once in a lifetime experience, to their upcoming February 2013 show at Nassau Coliseum.

Being a musician/singer and TV host of The Maverick Soul Hour at Madhouse TV Studio’s, I have seen a lot of the great bands backstage and up close and personal, but never with the enormity of The Who. I have to send out a very special thanks to Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry, for the way they made us feel welcomed and part of their family. From letting us park right next to their cars inside the Coliseum, to meeting all the band members, taking pictures, sitting in on a private sound check and even having dinner with the band. After dinner, we even had the honor of hanging out in Pete Townshend’s dressing room during the opening act, Vintage Trouble’s, performance. As if that

wasn’t enough, we were then escorted to front row seats to watch the concert, and we loved every minute of it!

I especially enjoyed the way the band incorporated the images of their former bandmates Keith Moon and John Entwhistle through a very large video screen and included them in the actual songs being played live on stage. But I must admit, the greatest part of the evening for me was sneaking peeks at Neville’s face and trying to read his thoughts of what he was thinking and feeling.They performed the entire Quadrophenia album which was absolutely amazing! And just when we thought we couldn’t have been more blessed, one of their people came and told us they were doing a “runner”, which means they were going to their cars right after the show from the stage, and we got to follow them right out before the rush of the crowd. It was the fastest I’ve ever gotten out of the Colisuem.

It sure was a night I will never forget , and we owe it all to my wonderful friend , Mr. Neville Chesters! It’s only Rock n’ Roll and I LIKE IT! Tommy Maher.........

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