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Here are a few featured Art Events coming up during the next month. Visit our website for a full gallery listing and more upcoming art exhibits and events. villageconnectionmagazine.com/art FOTO FOTO GALLERY 14 West Carver Street, Huntington 631-549-0448 fotofotogallery.org Through May 28 - FLORAbundance by Holly Gordon & Floral Bouquet by Gallery.

For solo exhibiting artist Holly Gordon, gardens throughout the world present her with infinite palettes of color. The digital darkroom has expanded the fluidity of her work as well as her innovative universe.

FLORAbundance combines her creativity as both painter and photographer. Although she stopped painting with a brush twenty years ago, the two mediums are reunited through lens and technology.

Complementing Floral Bouquet is a group show by individual gallery artists that

provide a veritable garden of photographic delight. Among the exhibiting artists are Patricia Beary, Sandra Carrion, Lawrence Chatterton, Patricia Colombraro, Susan Dooley, Rosalie Frost, Andrea M. Gordon, Kristin Holcomb, Seth Kalmowitz and Lois Youmans. Compare and contrast the creative diversity of all the fotofoto gallery artists, the unique inspiration and perceptions presented in this Floral Bouquet of fine art photography. Both exhibitions… fresh, vibrant and poignant…will arouse your senses and sensibilities…and perhaps change the way you look at your garden!

were invited to create four paintings of the same size to commemorate each one of the seasons. A cohesive quartet of paintings was created that pay homage in palette, subject, mood, symbol, etc. to Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.

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Park Shore caters to children ages 2-14. Campers at Park Shore have the opportunity to learn to swim, traverse the High Ropes Course, hone their skills in a variety of sports, participate in a skit contest, or learn how to program a robot, all under the watchful eye of Park Shore’s Leadership Team, hand-picked for their professional experience and expertise. Park Shore also offers specialized programs in their new Extreme STEAM Science Kids Camp, The Sports Track Program and Performing Arts Programs. 21st Century Skill development is a major focus behind the development of the programs at Park Shore.

According to Bob Budah, co-owner of Park Shore, “I have seen the evolution of the day camp experience first-hand from a very unique perspective. I literally grew up at Park Shore,

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​Anytime of the year is a good time to go on a vacation and a great to time to be in Hawaii. Hawaii is an all season destinations and the islands’ offerings vary from urban on Honolulu to the luxury resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai and the Big Island that makes it a location that is appealing to all kinds of visitors. There are two other islands that are less developed- Molokai and Lanai. All of the Hawaiian islands are rich in culture and worth a visit. Hawaii emerged from the sea millions of years ago, forged by the power of volcanoes. The natural beauty of Hawaii’s fragile environment comes from its geographical isolation from other ecosystems.

Ancient deities play a huge role in Hawaiian life today. Gods and goddesses tend to be associated with particular parts of the land and most of them are connected with many places. One of the most important ways the ancient Hawaiians showed respect for their gods and goddess was through the hula. Various forms of hula were performed as prayers to the gods and as praise to the chiefs. Hula is uniquely a Hawaiian dance accompanied by a chant or song that preserves the stories, traditions and culture of its people and exemplifies their beauty. There are many types and styles of hula. The most familiar type of hula to visitors is danced with western influenced features and music and is known as Hula auana [modern hula] while the Hula kahiko [ancient hula] is danced to dramatic chants and drums with traditional costumes. Both artforms are impressive and you can find yourself getting lost in any hula performance. I love to

engage in authentic experiences and really understand the local people when I am in a place that is not my home. One of the most striking qualities in today’s Hawaiian culture is the sense of family, or ohana. While spending time in Hawaii I enjoyed feeling this connection and learning about a rich and diverse history. My childhood memories of Hawaii come from the Brady Bunch TV Show and all I could think about was the curse of the tiki until I experienced it myself and learned so much more.

One of my favorite places to spend time in Hawaii is on the island of Oahu. I love the culture and its history. The north shore of Oahu is unbelievable with its beaches and scenic views.

I loved Waimea Bay, which is the birthplace of big wave surfing.

To really experience all that this island has to offer you should rent a car and drive around. In addition, I enjoyed a lot of my time spent at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. It is one of the most popular snorkeling spots in the islands. The beaches and natural beauty are unparalleled, but a major must- see is Pearl Harbor. The attack on the American navy that occurred here during 1941 brought the United States into the Second World War. The memorial on Oahu has a memorial to the USS Arizona and you can take a boat to see it. This place is heart wrenching. The first time I visited Pearl Harbor was right after I spent time in Japan and visited Hiroshima where the first atomic bomb was dropped by the USA in 1945. I could not believe how blessed I was as a history teacher to experience these historic sites firsthand. I felt like I was in a dream. I was eager for school to begin so I could share my new knowledge with my students even though it was an emotional experience. I visited

Pearl Harbor numerous times and each time spent hours there. I love wandering around the site and also viewing artifacts in the museum while creating lesson plans in my head about what I want to use and how I will implement them into my classroom.

Even if you are not a history teacher or a history lover it is a must see as an American.

Hawaii is also known for many food items and two of my favorite were shave ice and malasadas. Shave ice is an ice- based dessert made by shaving a block of ice. Even though it is made with shaved ice it is called shave ice in Hawaii. It is refreshing and delicious anytime. A malasada is a fried dough pastry that is

coated in granulated sugar. If you eat too many you will start to look like a malasada. They are amazing and worth every calorie!

The fresh air energizes you. The warm and tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking beauty renews you. Perfect weather aside, Hawaii might be the warmest place anyone can visit. You will feel great mana [spiritual power] while traveling in Hawaii.

Adventure beyond the obvious. Live life for the moments now and you will be happy. I hope you will plan a journey soon and comment here to let me know about your personal experience in Hawaii.

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Their album shows some of this off, and that their sound has substance, and is not just a lot of noise. I was very glad to get a taste of their music in such an intimate setting. They'll be touring the US, with shows in Austin, TX; North Charleston, SC; and Myrtle Beach, SC. If they come to a town near you, be sure to crack a Molsons and go see em live, eh?

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GNARLY KARMA W. ROBBIE KRIEGER OF THE DOORS, EDGAR WINTER GROUP IN NJ TOURDATES AND MORE Having recently taped a performance for their TV debut on My Long Island TV and Verizon FiOS1’s “Rick’s Rising Stars”, been featured on Reverbnation.com’s “CROWD PICKS”, Eastern Surf Magazine’s On the Record, premiered their video for “Grey Street” (Dave Matthews Band Cover) via Elmore Magazine, AND been mentioned in a recent New York Times article regarding their studio: Montclair Records - Long Island’s own Gnarly Karma seem to be spreading their good vibes to bigger and bigger audiences as they head further into 2016! With their debut album “Classic Breeze”- released via iTunes last September - as the catalyst for their recent growth, the band is set to continue bringing their mix of different influences while still keeping unique elements to their sound that make them stand out to bigger audiences. Too see for yourself, you can check them out as they hit the stage at Legendary downtown NYC venue The Bitter End Saturday, April 16th and rock one of their biggest shows to date- opening for Robby Krieger of The Doors & Special Guest The Edgar Winter Band Wednesday, April 27th at The Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ! (Full List of Upcoming Dates Below) The group consisting of members Mike Renert (Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica), Jarrod Beyer (Drums, Percussion), Ryan McAdam (Bass), and Billy Hanley (Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Keyboard, BGV’s) brings a wide and varied range of influences to the table equating to their unique sound, which is most often associated with that of Dave Matthews Band, Sublime, and Mumford & Sons, but not restricted by genre. Originally starting in 2012 with Renert and Beyer, McAdam and Hanley later came into the mix having gone to school together with Beyer, who’d also performed with McAdam in Alt band “We Love Radio”.

Though the “outer layer” of their music could be most closely associated with the folksy “jam” elements of bands like DMB, Mumford, or even O.A.R., a more unique style mixing a harder acoustic-punk, post-hardcore edge in many of the songs off “Classic Breeze” makes it evident that--like many bands often pigeonholed by genres--there’s more to find when you keep peeling. With songs like the acoustic driven “Neptune” evoking Jimmy Eat World’esque or even Taking Back Sunday comparisons, “Directions” could be more closely associated with that of

Dave Matthews through not only Hanley’s eloquent horn arrangement but Renerts vocals as well. A tune like “Please Come Home” brings these elements full circle with its catchy chorus “Don’t ask me where I’m going // Don’t ask me where I’ve been” with overdubbed crowd vocals making the true live band experience unmistakeable.

Screenshots From Gnarly Karma’s “Grey Street” (Dave Matthews Band Cover) Video Directed By Andrew Malary and shot at Montclair Records.

Upcoming Dates: Saturday, April 16th, 9PM @ The Bitter End, New York, NY Wednesday, April 27th, 8PM @ The Wellmont Theatre w/ Robby Krieger of The Doors, Montclair, NJ Thursday, April 28th, 8PM @ The Space at Westbury, Westbury, NY Friday, July 15th, 10PM @ Blue Canoe Bar & Grill, Greenport, NY Sunday, July 17th (Time TBA) @ 13th Annual Hicksville Summer Street Fair Saturday, August 13th, 10PM @ Blue Canoe Bar & Grill, Greenport, NY Sunday, August 28th (Time TBA) @ Sayville Seafood Festival, Sayville, NY Friday, September 23rd (Time TBA) Greenport Maritime Festival With a number of various musical elements making up the true core of Gnarly Karma, the band has said of both past and upcoming performances “We give it our all at every show, and do everything in our power to make sure the people that come to see us feel our energy and contribute to it”. And with so many upcoming live dates in the next few months, you can be the first to contribute to that energy Saturday, April 16th at the Bitter End in NYC and most certainly Wednesday, April 27th at the Wellmont Theatre as they open for Robby Krieger of The Doors with the Edgar Winter Band!

For More Information, Visit: www.Facebook.com/GnarlyKarmaMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnarlykarmamusic/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gnarly-karma-music For Press Inquiries, CONTACT: Rick@Rickeberle.com

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