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n commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, the Adler Gallery at the Port Washington Public Library is proud to present a photography exhibit highlighting the resilience and hopefulness of Holocaust survivors. These survivors, originating from all over Western and Eastern Europe, are currently residents of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties including two Port residents; Gloria Glantz and Stan Ronnell. A project three years in the making, photographer and project coordinator Danny Weiss, along with Dinah Kramer, photographed and interviewed 18 (‘18’ signifying “Life” in Hebrew) Holocaust survivors. In conjunction with the photography, Rabbi Jodie Siff of Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore will give a talk about the exhibit on Monday, Jan. 27. Danny Weiss is a renowned photographer in New York City and Nassau County, whose journey began with his passion for creating unique, soulful images. Dinah Kramer works at the Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea in Manhasset and helps Siff run the Adopt a Survivor program at the Reconstructionist Synagogue in Plandome. The exhibit will feature large-format portrait photographs on canvas. Weiss refers to the project as an important way of celebrating those “brave individuals who not only survived but also rebuilt their lives after facing untold horrors.” Just children and teens at the time of the Holocaust, they persevered and yet today have amazing outlooks on life. When asked what they believe can be done to fight indifference, hatred, racism and antiSemitism today, the resounding answer was to educate future generations. This collaborative project was made with the support of the Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea, The Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore, Dina Adsetts, Eric Adsetts, Rabbi Lee Friedlander, Matt Harris, Rebecca McKay, Meryl Menashe, Emily Nebenhaus, Cantor Eric Schulmiller, Les Shafranek, Lesley Siegel, Rabbi Jodie Siff, Caleb Weiss, Elijah Weiss, and Liz Weiss. Submitted by the Port Washington Public Library
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THE TOP SEVEN EVENTS Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA Friday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
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Since the band’s inception in 1995, “Arrival from Swedenâ€? has toured in more than 60 countries, including 70 tours in the United States since 2005. The group has also performed with more than 70 dierent symphony orchestras around the world. This ABBA-inspired band not only sounds like the actual group but also dresses like them too. Regular ticket prices range from $35 to $55. Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548 Info: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
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Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to sample some of the over 100 craft beers that will be available. Additionally, they’ll each receive a free souvenir tasting glass. General admission tickets purchased prior to the day of the event are $65 each, plus a $4.39 service fee. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $75 each, plus a $4.69 fee. VIP tickets, which admission one hour early, are $85 plus a $5.81 fee. Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 Info: 516-572-4111 or cradleofaviation.org
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New York Open 2020 Sunday, Feb. 9, 12 p.m. The 2020 New York Open will soon kick o at Nassau Coliseum. Some of the world’s best tennis players will be competing with each other throughout the week. Among the players scheduled to compete that week are Kei Nishikori, John Isner and 2018 champion Kevin Anderson. Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, NY 11553 Info: 516-231-4848 or nycblive.com
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The Persistence of Hate: Exploring Contemporary Antisemitism Monday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center will be hosting a workshop in which participants will be viewing primary sources of antisemitism in America throughout the 20th century. Additionally, there will be a lesson series exploring the 2017 “Unite the Right� rally in Charlottesville, VA. This lesson provides a case study on contemporary antisemitism. Participants will also get the chance to discuss the responses from communities to events like the Charlottesville rally and how they’d respond when faced with violations based on hatred or bigotry in their communities. There is a $25 fee via payable check to the HMTC for the workshop. Where: Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center 100 Crescent Beach Rd.,Glen Cove, NY 11542 Info: 516-571-8040 or facinghistory.org
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Tuesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall Fame band “Cheap Trick” will be performing at the Theatre at Westbury. Formed in 1973, the group’s music bridges the gap between 1960s pop, heavy metal and punk. They may be bestknown for their song “I Want You to Want Me, which reached number seven on the “Billboard Hot 100” in 1979. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Where: The Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, NY 11590 Info: 516-247-5211, events.wbli.com or thetheatreatwestbury.com
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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow with Kevin Smith Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. Film director Kevin Smith will be bringing back the titular fan-favorite characters for a new movie. He’ll be coming to the Paramount and show a special screening of “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” In the film, the stoner duo embark on a cross-country road trip to stop Hollywood from rebooting an old movie based on them. Where: The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743 Info: 631-673-7300 or paramountny.com
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The Taming of the Shrew Thursday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will be putting on a play of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” The play, set in 1590 Padua, is about a bold, brash and brazen man named Petruchio seeking to “tame” his future bride, Katherina, who’s described as a cantankerous wench. The battle of wills between the two sets the stage for this comedy. Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 2 East Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787 Info: 631-724-3700 or smithtownpac.org
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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Active Shabbat Friday, Feb. 7, 6:15 p.m. Simchat HaLev will be holding Shabbat celebration for families. Parents can socialize with each other or get something to eat while the kids partake in a variety of activities. There will be an adventure maze, inatable fun zone, laser tag, ninja warrior course, cannonball blast and laser frenzy. Additionally, there will be pizza and cupcakes on hand for the kids to eat. Tickets to the event are $25 per person. Where: Active Kidz Long Island 200 Robbins Ln., Jericho, NY 11753 Info: 516-922-4224 or simchathalev.org
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“If You Give a Mouse a Cookieâ€? Character Meet and Greet Saturday, Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Mineola Memorial Library will be holding a reading of Laura Numero ’s classic children’s book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.â€? The titular mouse will be on hand to greet kids in attendance. Additionally, there will be cookies provided for each child there. The event is free and will take place in the library’s community room. Where: Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Rd., Mineola, NY, 11501 Info: 516-746-8488 or longisland.kidsoutandabout.com
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Baby Yoda Paint Event Sunday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.
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Key to my Art will be giving kids the opportunity to paint everyone’s favorite infant from a galaxy far, far away: Baby Yoda. In this drop-o event, kids will learn how to draw and paint the adorable creature. Online registration is required prior to the event and is $20 per child. There is a ten percent discount for siblings. Where: Key to my Art, 10 W. Oak St., Amityville, NY 11701 Info: 631-608-9048 or care.com
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Meditation for Children at Port Jeff Library Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. In this adventure, kids are guided into relaxing and fun activities meant to teach them techniques for gaining more conďŹ dence, focus and consideration for others. While the event is geared towards kids between the ages of eight and 13, parents are welcome to stay and watch. The event will take place in the Port Jeerson Free Library’s activity room. Online pre-registration is recommended. Where: Port Jefferson Free Library 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson, 11777 Info: 631-473-0022 or meditationonlongisland.org
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Introduction to Self-Defense (Ages 8-11) Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. The Locust Valley Library will be holding an introductory class in which kids would learn martial arts. Led by an instructor with more than 57 years of teaching experience, Grand Master Gene Perceval, the class will cover traditional martial arts techniques while also advocating for respect, harmony, inner calmness in the mind and inspiration. Where: Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560 Info: 516-262-2990 or eventbrite.com
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N.Y. Tennis Expo at Nassau Coliseum The country’s largest tennis expo returns to Long Island this winter, as the 2020 New York Tennis Expo arrives at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Last year’s event drew a record crowd of more than 5,200 people, and the sixth New York Tennis Expo promises to be the biggest yet. This year’s Expo will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, which will give attendees the opportunity to watch free professional tennis as the New York Open’s qualifying tournament begins on the same day. With ATP Tour players on-site throughout the day, attendees will also have the opportunity to get autographs from a number of different players doing signings, as well as take part in the tournament’s draw ceremony. The Expo Hall will be filled with more than 70 exhibitors, where guests can try new products, learn about clubs/programs and so much more. “We are proud to be kicking off year three of the New York Open. More than 5,000 people came out to enjoy the 2019 New York Tennis Expo back in February, and Long Island and New York Tennis Magazines are excited to announce the return of this one-of-a-kind event,” publisher David Sickmen said. “This free event provides unparalleled exposure and branding opportunities for companies who want to promote their programs, products, services, etc. to a di-
verse audience in a fun environment. For local families, it is a perfect way to spend the day as there is fun for everyone both on and off the court. Now in our third year at NYCB LIVE, we are excited to continue building off of the success and bring the public an even better New York Tennis Expo in 2020.” Once again, there will be games and activities as we will have something for the whole family. The kid’s zone will feature a bounce house, face-painting, photo booth, and other games, while
the activity zone will have a Beach Tennis Court, two tennis courts and a speed serve booth, as well as non-tennis activities such as mechanical bull riding, basketball pop-a-shot, football toss, plus the New York Islanders I.C.E. tour’s prize wheel and slapshot booth as well as the New York Riptide’s Lacrosse shootout. Guests will get to learn from some of the top coaches in the industry who, joined by ATP Tour players, will speak on two different seminars about a wide array of topics ranging from the junior level
to the professional ranks. The panels are interactive, and audience members will have the chance to ask questions and pick the brains of these tennis experts. Some of these experts include legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who also lead on-court clinics throughout the day, as well as Hannah Berner, star of Bravo TV’s Summer House who was a topranked junior player in the USTA Eastern Section before playing collegiate tennis at the University of Wisconsin. There will be entertainment all-daylong with a DJ, live band, and mascots from local professional sports teams. The food court will also be open so guests can purchase food and drinks throughout the day. The 2020 New York Tennis Expo is a can’t-miss event for anyone looking for a great way to spend their Saturday. It’s completely free to attend, and with something to do for everyone in the family, make sure to join us on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To pre-register and receive free tickets and parking, visit 2020NYTennisExpo.eventbrite.com. For more information on the event, visit LITennisMag. com/2020NYTennisExpo, e-mail Info@ USPTennis.com, or call (516) 409-4444. Submitted by Brian Coleman of USP Tennis
Meet the author of ‘Sharenthood’ Please join the Harvard Club of Long Island on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Bryant Library, as we bestow our annual Distinguished Author Award to Leah A. Plunkett, who received her undergraduate and law degrees at Harvard. Plunkett will speak about her book, “Sharenthood: Why We Should Think Before We Talk About Our Kids Online.” Dubbed a “must-read” by Wired Magazine, which describes how she “illuminates children’s digital footprints: the digital baby monitors,
the daycare livestreams, the nurse’s office health records, the bus, and cafeteria passes recording their travel and consumption patterns—all part of an indelible dossier for anyone who knows how to look for it.” The New Yorker noted that the book’s “most gripping moments come when she imagines scenarios that seem both far-fetched and when you think more deeply about the direction of technological innovation, a bit inevitable.” Copies of “Sharenthood: Why We Should Think Before
We Talk About Our Kids Online” will be available at the event on Feb. 8, for purchase and signing. The book delves into the dangers of sharing of children’s information on social media, apps, and websites—colloquially known as sharenting—which can have disastrous implications in the present and in years to come. By the time they turn five, Plunkett writes, the average child will have nearly 1,000 photos online, thanks to the adults in their lives, and there are few laws to protect the children’s privacy. She pro-
poses solutions that balance the need to share with the need to stay safe. Plunkett got her start in law and writing as a Climenko Fellow at Harvard Law School. Early in her career, she practiced as a legal aid lawyer with New Hampshire Legal Assistance. There, she founded the Youth Law Project, which represents children and teens in special education, school discipline, and related cases. She then worked at the National Consumer Law Center, which is concerned with helping
citizens as they buy houses, shop for cars and make other household investments. She is now an associate dean and associate professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. She also directs the law school’s Academic Success program. In Cambridge, she is a faculty associate with the Youth and Media team at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, a research center.
Hofstra Theater performs ‘Magic Flute’ Mozart’s musical fairy tale, The Magic Flute, will be performed by Hofstra Opera Theater at the Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus. The plot of the opera follows Prince Tamino who is
recruited by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from the evil high priest Sarastro. Tamino, armed with a magic flute, heads out on this quest with his companion Papageno. When they find Pamina, they attempt to escape Sarastro’s
world. Tamino undergoes a series of trials to be deemed worthy of marrying Pamina. Fully staged and performed in German with English subtitles, the production features artistic direction by Isabel Milenski and musical direction by Scott Jackson
Wiley. Showtimes are Friday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Members of the Hofstra community may receive up to two free tickets upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. Tickets are $10, $8 for adults 65+.
For tickets and more information contact the Hofstra Box Office at 516-463-6644. Tickets are also availableonline. If seats are still available, they will be sold at the door starting 90 minutes prior to showtime at the Box Office.
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Hofstra museum A Cappella festival presents ‘Uncharted’ returns to Adelphi Eight acclaimed artists present works that investigate mathematic and scientific principals in the Hofstra University Museum of Art exhibition “Uncharted: American Abstraction in the Information Age.” Presented at the Emily Lowe Gallery, from Jan. 28 – June 19, 2020, this show features art that collides with the worlds of science, math, and technology. James O. Clark, John Goodyear, Lynne Harlow, Daniel G. Hill, Gilbert Hsiao, Irene Rousseau, James Seawright, and Patricia Zarate offer examples of two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and site-specific designs, but many of their works on display defy traditional classification. Museum Director and Chief Curator Karen T. Albert said, “these abstract artists have no common intention or focus, but by exploring new ideas, materials, and technologies in their artistic practice, they share a desire to head deeper into uncharted territory.” The Emily Lowe Gallery is located behind Emily Lowe Hall on Hofstra’s South Campus. The public is invited to two free receptions: A preview and artist reception on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2 – 5 p.m., and an exhibition reception on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Additional specialized programming planned in conjunction with the exhibition includes:
Uncharted Roundtable: Shock of the New Tuesday, March 24, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus Join us for a conversation based upon the exhibition Uncharted: American Abstraction in the Information Age, where the artists explore intersections between art, science, and technology. The presenters, with perspectives from various academic disciplines, will address a variety of issues related to the theme. Free and open to the public. Family Fun with ARTful Adventures All sessions meet 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 • Mobile Madness! Saturday, March 14, 2020 • Op Art! Saturday, April 11, 2020 • Fun with Fans! Saturday, May 9, 2020 • Adding Dimension! For children ages 5-10 with an adult companion. Advance registration is required. Limited to 15 participating children per ses- SingStrong sion. Fee: $10 per child per session when prepaid ($12 when paid day of the program). For more information about the exhibiThe SingStrong A Cappella Festition and associated public programs, call val takes over the Adelphi University (516) 463-5672 orvisit the Hofstra Univer- Performing Arts Center Friday, Feb. 7, sity Museum of Art website. through Sunday, Feb. 9, for a weekend with five completely different a cappella concerts and two days of a cappella classes. The movie “Pitch Perfect” and the TV show “Sing-Off ” offer a glimpse of what to expect from the concerts featuring artists performing various styles of music, from pop and jazz to overtone singing, barbershop and even beatbox, all with nothing but the human voice. The weekend includes the ACA-IDOL ton, Benny Goodman and more. Plus, competition Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m., amorous melodies performed by many where college and semi-professional a cappella groups compete for over $1,000 iconic vocalists. Time & Date: 3:00 p.m., Feb. 9, 2020 in prizes. Celebrities judge live while the audience votes by cell phone. The next Price: $35-$40 day, the best High School a cappella Location: Madison Theatre groups compete for awards Saturday, at Molloy College Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. While the judges delibInformation: Theatre Box Office erate, there will also be a performance by 516.323.4444 or the “Single Singers,” an open a cappella www.madisontheatreny.org group that only releases during the festival and that you and your family can join. Go to NewYork.SingStrong.org for details on how to join. Saturday night, professional groups from around the world take the stage for two evening shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with a wide variety of different a cappella acts at each show. The festival’s final concert starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, with more professional acts from across the globe. Headliners for SingStrong include Rilton’s Vanner, the Swedish Nordic Pop Vocal Band; Blue Jupiter, Broadway Records recording artists, performing wild re-imaginings of pop and “twisted Broadway” featuring Diana Preisler, star of the Lifetime TV show “Pitch Slapped;” SYNG Selected, Denmark’s number one
‘Swingtime: Taking a Chance on Love’ Keeping with Madison Theatre tradition, Swingtime returns for its eighth annual Valentine’s Day celebration of classics from the Great American songbook! Our 20-piece house band directed by Steve Shaiman will thrill you with swingin’ toe-tappers and heartfelt ballads to put you in a romantic mood, featuring hits from legendary bandleaders like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Elling-
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ranked contemporary a cappella youth choir; Grace McLean, the Lincoln Center featured composer and live looper; Resolve, the Disney-based jazz quartet that won both the New York and the National Harmony Sweepstakes Competition; Midtown, the fifth-best barbershop quartet in the world; Spiderhorse, the World Champion Beatboxers, two-time American Beatbox Champs and winners of the 2019 ACA-OPEN Championship; and Shimmer Grove Overtone Collective, the multi-generational six-person overtone singing ensemble. All profits go to support school music programs and the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The SingStrong A Cappella Festival will take place Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m., three shows on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Classes are scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9. All shows take place on the Westermann Stage in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall. Individual tickets are $20 or $35 depending on the show, with discounts available to seniors, students, groups, alumni and employees. Full Weekend Passes are $75, $100 or $200; and to just attend classes, a Class Pass is just $40. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-8774000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online. Story submitted by Taylor Damian.
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B.J. Spoke to hold heART, Soul exhibit B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington will be holding a love-themed art exhibit throughout the month of February. The exhibit, called “heART and Soul,” will consist of artworks meant to ask what love means to the viewers. The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 5. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6-9 p.m. All three gallery rooms will be filled with artwork by gallery member artists. There is art available in any style and all media. The gallery also offers fine art prints and smaller originals in a bin located in room three. The gallery room will be offering works for $300 or less. These works could be the perfect gift for collectors or the art lover in one’s life.This event free and open to the public. The Gallery’s member artists include: Richard Anello, archival digital painter John A. Bell, metal constructions Phyllis Baron, abstract painter
Katherine Criss, surreal painter/photographer Lorraine Carol, abstract painter Liz Ehrlichman, painter Andrea Fortunoff, photographer Barbara Grey, watercolor painter and photography Chris Greene, realistic painter and cartoonist Simon Hickey, sculpture and ink drawings Barbara V. Jones, marbleized abstract paintings Karen L. Kirshner, abstract painter Kevin Larkin, abstract painter Lefsky, abstract painter Lee Ann Lindgren, landscape painter Minoo Moadel, abstract painter Lili Maglione, painter Gia Schifano, Long Island landscape painter Cynthia Shechter, painter Mara Szalajda Story submitted by B.J Spoke Gallery in Huntington.
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‘Youth Film Day’ to be held at Hofstra Hofstra University and the Gold Coast International Film Festival are proud to announce the third annual Youth Film Day, a day of hands-on filmmaking workshops for teens which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication in Hempstead, NY. Hofstra, one of the top schools in the country for training media and entertainment professionals, is the official university partner of the Gold Coast International Film Festival and the Gold Coast Arts Center’s year-round film programs. This free event is designed for students in grades 7 through 12 who have an interest in directing, producing, editing, writing or acting, and wish to explore careers in film and television. Attendees will participate in hands-on filmmaking workshops in animation, visual effects, cinematography, editing, sound design, stunts and fight choreography, special FX makeup and more, led by industry professionals including Hofstra faculty and Gold Coast International Film Festival staff and board members. New this year are hands-on workshops on experimental filming techniques such as green screen, stop motion, shutter effects and rear projection. “There has never been a more exciting and innovative time in the film and television arts,” said Mark Lukasiewicz, dean of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra. “Young people are creating media at ever-younger ages, and exposing them to professional-level skills and techniques is a great experience for students and faculty alike.” Other activities include screenings, panels and tours of the Herbert School’s fully HD-equipped learning environment, which includes production studios with 4K/ Ultra HD cameras, an audio production, sound mixing and color correction suite for TV and film, editing and screening suites, a converged digital newsroom and a new multimedia studio and control room for music, audio and radio production. Participants will also have an opportunity, though not required, to submit a short film to be screened for awards consideration. The program is an extension of the Gold Coast International Film Festival’s highly successful Young Filmmakers Program, which takes place every year during the annual film festival. “Our goals are to give students a clearer picture of the industry and, for those who decide to pursue careers in film or television, some practical skills and experience,” said Caroline Sorokoff, festival director. Youth Film Day is part of Hofstra’s Regional Scholars program, which offers talented middle and high school students the opportunity to explore new academic interests with scholars and college students as mentors, to
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Participants in Youth Film Day work on creating special effects; part of the various workshops in film and television at the free event at Hofstra University on Feb. 29. spend a day or two on a college campus and to gain an understanding of what collegiate-level work entails. The initiative supports Hofstra’s mission to encourage and nurture intellectual curiosity and learning through a free and open exchange of ideas. Although the event is free, participants must register in advance at https://goldcoastarts.org/event/youthfilm-day-2020/. Lunch is provided at no cost, along with some fun giveaways. The program is open to students from throughout the tri-state area and beyond. More information is available on the web page. About Hofstra University Hofstra is an internationally ranked and recognized university with more than 11,000 students and 136,000 alumni from around the world who are dedicated to academic excellence, civic engagement and community service. Hofstra is the only university chosen to host three consecutive U.S. presidential debates, 2008, 2012 and 2016, and is among only three schools in the New York metropolitan area with colleges of law, medicine and engineering. Hofstra’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication educates students to become leaders in the dynamic world of mediated communication with a curriculum that provides strong technical skills while remaining steadfastly committed to a liberal arts foundation. Its students are taught to think critically as they explore countless opportunities to express themselves creatively. The Herbert School’s Department of Radio, Television and Film was named to Variety’s 2017 list of “stellar film schools” worldwide – the second year in a row that Hofstra made the industry magazine’s annual list of top
schools for training media and entertainment professionals. The department’s faculty are working professionals and scholars who are groundbreaking documentary and feature filmmakers, radio personalities, writers, editors and producers. The school’s close proximity to New York City also allows students to take full advantage of worldclass internship and career opportunities. About the Gold Coast International Film Festival Since 2011, the festival has brought the latest Hollywood hits and Indie favorites to standing-room-only audiences throughout the fabled Gold Coast of Long Island. Add A-list celebrities and unforgettable events to the mix and it’s easy to see why the Gold Coast International Film Festival has become the “go-to” festival for film buffs and the public. It is also the last major film festival on the East Coast before Awards season. The Gold Coast International Film Festival is produced by the not-for-profit Gold Coast Arts Center. Previous honorees and special guests of the festival and the Gold Coast Arts Center include film and entertainment industry VIPs Francis Ford Coppola, Hugh Grant, Baz Luhrmann, Brian Dennehy, Paul Sorvino, Ed Burns, Bruce Dern, Isabella Rossellini, Lou Diamond Phillips, Morgan Spurlock, Eli Wallach, Gabriel Byrne, Jacques Pepin, Bill Plympton, Phil Donahue, Phylicia Rashad, Joan Allen, Jay McInerney and Michael Cuesta, as well as composer Morton Gould, artists James Rosenquist, Oleg Cassini, Edwina Sandys and Bob Gruen, comedian Susie Essman, Broadway stars Kelli O’Hara, Melissa Errico and Savion Glover and four-time Oscar winner for production and costume design Catherine Martin. About the Gold Coast Arts Center The Gold Coast Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach. Located on the North Shore of Long Island, it has brought the arts to tens of thousands of people throughout the region for the past 25 years. Among the Center’s offerings are its School for the Arts, which holds year-round classes in visual and performing arts for students of all ages and abilities, a free public art gallery, a concert and lecture series, film screenings and discussions, the annual Gold Coast International Film Festival and initiatives that focus on senior citizens and underserved communities. These initiatives include artist residencies, after-school programs, school assemblies, teacher-training workshops and parent-child workshops. The Gold Coast Arts Center is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Partners in Education program and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. More information is at www.goldcoastarts.org. Story submitted by Hofstra University.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Blau, Bonomo join Gold Coast board Richard L. Blau, principal at Hicksville-based real estate development company Good Deeds Development, and Anthony Bonomo, an attorney with the Law Offices of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C., in Melville have joined the Board of Directors of the Gold Coast Arts Center according to Regina Gil, founder and executive director of the Great Neck-based nonprofit arts and cultural organization. A resident of Brookville, Mr. Blau’s
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development company specializes in the adaptive re-use of distressed commercial properties. Holdings include more than 400,000 square feet of space on Long Island and 500,000 square feet of developments in other markets, including Florida and Texas. He is married to Julie Levi and has two grown daughters, Rachel and Sara. Mr. Blau also serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Schechter School of Long Island. Anthony Bonomo is an associate at the Law Offices of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C., which concentrates in the fields of foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and modification negotiation. He provides counsel to clients facing residential foreclosure. Mr. Bonano received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Adelphi University in 2009 and earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law in 2018. Newly married, he and his wife reside in Fort Salonga. “Anthony and Richard bring an added, new dimension of personal and professional experience to our diverse board of community and business leaders,” said Gil. “Their passion for the arts and commitment to service will be a tremendous asset in our core mission of bringing the arts to a broader audience, and we are delighted to welcome these gentlemen aboard.”
Oscar-nominated animated short films Join the Gold Coast Cinema Series as we present this year’s selection of the Oscar-nominated animated short films. For the 15th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures will provide local film aficionados an opportunity to see these Oscar-nominated short films on the big screen before the 92nd annual Academy Awards presentation on Feb. 9th. The screening will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 4:30 p.m. at Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire, located at 115 Middle Neck
Rd. in Great Neck. The nominees, listed below, will be shown during the screening of the 2020 Oscar-nominated animated shorts: “Dcera” (Daughter) – Czechia/ 15 mins/ 2019/ Directed by Daria Kashcheeva “Hair Love” – USA/ 7 mins/ 2019/ Directed by Matthew A. Cherry and Karen Rupert Toliver “Kitbull” – USA/ 9 mins/ 2019/ Directed by Rosana Sullivan and Kathryn Hendrickson “Memorable” – France/ 12 mins/ 2019/ Directed
by Bruno Collet and JeanFrançois Le Corre “Sister” – USA/ 8 mins/ 2018/ Directed by Siqi Song The Gold Coast Cinema Series will also be screening the nominated liveaction shorts on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire. At each screening, moviegoers can enter their vote for the film they think will take home the Oscar, and could be eligible to win a free pair of tickets to an upcoming film presented by the Gold Coast Cinema Series. One winner will be chosen from each screening and winners will be notified after the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 9. The cost of admission in advance is $15 ($10 for members) and can be purchased online at www.goldcoastarts.org or by calling 516-829-2570.
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Planting Fields presents art exhibit Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks OďŹƒce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the exhibition, “The Great Bird Blind Debate,â€? by artists Mark Dion and David Brooks, opening May 16 and on view through Dec. 2020. The ďŹ rst of its kind at Planting Fields, the exhibition ushers in the Foundation’s new Catalyst program created to bring newly commissioned work by living artists to the site. The installations of Dion and Brooks will be composed within the Carl F. Wedell Bird Sanctuary and a corresponding exhibition, including the artists’ renderings, works on paper and artists’ models for the project, will be displayed inside Coe Hall. As part of the initiative, Dion’s drawings for the project have been acquired and added to the Foundation’s permanent collection, expanding the scope of future collecting possibilities. The Foundation and New York State Parks have collaborated over the past several months on the planning and execution of this unprecedented initiative. The work of both artists has looked at how the natural world is interpreted, organized, presented and preserved from the human perspective. In this new exhibition, Dion and Brooks will present two dierent interpretations of bird blind designs, complimenting each other while also reecting on aspects of Planting Field’s history and architecture. According to Gina Wouters, executive director of the Planting Fields Foundation, “A deďŹ ning, yet often-overlooked characteristic of the site’s founders, the Coe family, is their embrace of arts patronage. Leading designers and artists such as Robert Winthrop Chanler, Everett Shinn and Samuel Yellin were engaged for site-speciďŹ c work at Planting Fields at the time of its making. We are continuing that legacy through our new ‘Catalyst’ commission program and the thoughtful work of Mark Dion and David Brooks. While our mission to preserve underpins all aspects of our work here, we also want to ensure a strong sense of cultural vitality, bringing fresh perspective and relevance to our visitors.â€? The site-speciďŹ c, sculptural works will frame Dion’s and Brooks’ dueling views on birdwatching or “birdingâ€? as an activity and birders as a distinct community. “In the spirit of the great scientiďŹ c debates throughout modern history, we will debate the counterpoint notions of the birder,
culturally and ecologically, on the one hand celebrating the unique character of the nature observer ‘eccentric’ just as birding is becoming more mainstream, while, on the other hand, considering the unique character of the actual habitat that the nature observer will be observing within, at a time when animal habitats worldwide are reaching a critically vulnerable state,â€? Brooks said. The Carl F. Wedell Bird Sanctuary was carefully selected as the site of the installations based on the artists’ mutual interest in ornithology and new perspectives that emerged out of the Cultural Landscape Report highlighting the environmental impact of the landscape of Planting Fields. Like the artists, both of whom have participated in numerous scientiďŹ c expeditions, Planting Fields founder W.R. Coe was also a bird enthusiast and endowed the Professor of Ornithology position at Yale University, an appointment that historically has been ďŹ lled by the world’s leading ornithologists, including today by Richard Prum, Planting Fields, while renowned for its collection of trees and plants, is also a hot spot for birdwatching, attracting numerous avid birders each season. The opening preview reception will take place on Saturday, May 16. A complete schedule of exhibition programming will be announced in the coming weeks. About the Artists Mark Dion has had major exhibitions at Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, New York, dOCUMENTA 13 in Kassel, Germany, MoMA PS1 in New York City, ICA Boston, British Museum of Natural History in London, Guggenheim Bilbao and the Tate Gallery in London. His work can be found in the collections of MoMA, Tate Gallery, Carnegie Museum of Art, Centre Pompidou and Seattle Art Museum. David Brooks has had major exhibitions at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, RidgeďŹ eld, Connecticut, MoMA PS1 in New York City, Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, New York, along with exhibitions at the Tang Museum, Saratoga Springs, Vizcaya Museum in Miami, Florida and major commissions from The Trust for Governors Island, Art Production Fund with the Time Square Alliance, and deCordova Museum, Massachusetts. About Planting Fields Foundation Planting Fields Foundation preserves and interprets Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park as the premier public gar-
den and Gold Coast estate for today and tomorrow while creatingenriching experiences for the visiting public. Founded in 1952 by William R. Coe, the Foundation is a not-forproďŹ t public educational foundation chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and tax-exempt under the status for a 501C3 organization. Located in Oyster Bay, New York and originally landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Mass., the Arboretum grounds feature 409 acres of greenhouses, rolling lawns, formal gardens, woodland paths and outstanding plant collections. The original historic estate buildings remain intact, including Coe Hall, a 65-room
Tudor Revival mansion designed by “Walker and Gillette.â€? The interior of the house is a showcase of artistry and craftsmanship and features a distinctly American aesthetic through original ironwork commissions by Samuel Yellin and murals painted by artists Robert Winthrop Chanler and Everett Shinn. Planting Fields is included in the National Register of Historic Places, the oďŹƒcial list of the Nation’s historic sites worthy of preservation. To learn more about Planting Fields Foundation, visit their website atwww.plantingďŹ elds.org. Submitted by Planting Fields Foundation
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L.I. native, opera star to Gold Coast Arts camp perform live spirituals registration now open On Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4:00 p.m., acclaimed opera vocalist Zelotes Edmund Toliver, will be performing his moving Spirituals concert, live at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. Toliver is known for his great vocal skill and his deep sonorous bass. His Spirituals concert is dedicated to the historically important religious songs that constitute one of the largest and most significant forms of American folksong. Toliver will be joined on piano by Wayne Sanders. His setlist will include iconic African American Spirituals: On ma’ Journey, Down on Me, I’ve been in the Storm so long, All Night, All Day, Joshua fit de’ Battle of Jericho, I Know de Lord´s Laid His Hands on Me, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Chile’, Didn’t my Lord deliver Daniel, Oh Glory!, Goin’ To Shout All Over God’s Heav’n, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, O Rocks, Don’t Fall On Me, De’ Ole’ Sheep Done Know de’ Road, City called Heaven, Ride on, & King Jesus Born on Long Island, Zelotes Edmund Toliver studied at Illinois Wesleyan before earning his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical of Arts Degrees at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he sang major roles in fourteen different operas. He has since performed at The Michigan Opera Theatre, The Wolf Trap Opera, The Cincinnati Opera, The New York City Opera, and The Lyric Opera of Chicago – in addition to numerous performances
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throughout Europe and Asia. He has received prizes in many international music competitions, including The International Verdi Voice Competition in Buseto, Italy, The Sixth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, and he was a regional winner in the Metropolitan Opera auditions in Washington, D.C. His repertory encompasses almost all of the major-bass roles in Mozart, Verdi, as well as, Wagner Operas. He has worked with leading conductors including Erich Leinsdorf, Heinrich Hollreiser, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Nello Santi, Giuseppe Patanè, Giuseppe Sinopoli and Horst Stein (Vienna), Niksa Bareza and Fabio Luisi (Graz), Ralf Weikert (Zurich), Esa-Pekka Salonen and Jeffery Tate (Paris and Minneapolis), James Conlon (Cologne), Lawrence Renes and Ton Koopmann (Netherlands), Hartmut Haenchen (Amsterdam) and Armin Jordan (Geneva). And is known for playing the parts of Don Basilio, Sarastro, Sparafucile, Boito’s Mefistofele, King Phillip, Grand Inquisitor, Ramphis, King Henry, Gurnemanz, King Marke, Pogner, Fasolt, Hunding, Fafner, and Hagen, in operas around the globe. Program Event Fees: $15 Cinema Arts Centre Members | $20 Public To learn more about the Cinema Arts Centre visit our website www.cinemaartscentre.org, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Submitted by the Cinema Arts Centre
Before you know it, summer will be here, and now is the time for savvy parents to enroll their children in the Gold Coast Arts Center’s popular summer programs: the SummerArts Camp and the Half-Day Junior Camp. The SummerArts Camp has comprised of one, and two-week-long sessions concentrated on specific forms of visual and performing arts, giving local children a variety of ways to have fun and express themselves. Sign up for one session or all! As a special offer, parents registering their kids by March 6 can save $25 per week! The SummerArts Camp Program, which begins on June 29 and runs through Aug. 21, is geared toward children ages six to 14 and goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including lunch and a snack. The Half-Day Junior Camp is for kids pre-K to age six and goes from 9 a.m. to noon, and includes a morning snack. All food provided is nut-free. Flexible scheduling allows for children to attend sessions from as little as one week to all eight weeks. Knowing that youngsters have a wide range of creative interests, the Gold Coast Arts Center has organized weekly sessions that offer something for everyone, including cartooning, drawing and painting, musical theater, 3D art, ceramics, dance, chess, theatre, Wood Workshop, and NEW Robotics Camp. “The summer is an ideal time for students to devote 100 percent of their creative energy to a specialty,” said Ellen Schiff, school director at the Gold Coast Arts Center. Ms. Schiff reminds parents that programs fill up very quickly, and encourages parents to register soon, especially before March 6, to take advantage of the early-bird discount that will save them $25 per weekly session. All camps take place at PHOTO BY BERND PAULITSCHKE the Gold Coast Arts Center, located at 113 Middle
Neck Road in Great Neck. Tuition depends on attendance dates. Reduced rates are available for members of the Center. For more information, visit www.goldcoastarts. org.To register for the programs, please call 516829-2570. WOOD WORKSHOP The Gold Coast Arts Center’s Wood Workshop, a new 4-day program is offered June 29th-July 2nd. Attendance is limited to 12 students. Campers, ages eight and up, have the opportunity to create their projects using raw materials and supervised in an intimate and safe environment. Safety is paramount. Students spend a great deal of time working on a One Board Minimalist Chair, which some historians say dates back to the Vikings. Each camper will create a unique piece of furniture using acrylic or water-based paints. Karen Hubela, the instructor of the wood workshop, explained, “the One Board Minimalist Chair gives practical knowledge with a creative aspect. Woodworking builds persistence, concentration, and use of new muscles.” Intern Theo Chang said about last year’s class, “it was an opportunity to be
very creative while designing their chairs, for example, there were a cupcake, spaceship, and chessboard chairs.” The purpose of the program is to offer youngsters the opportunity to design, cut, and use tools properly. “Safety is emphasized, and we have spotters when using a drill or saw,” Hubela assured. ROBOTICS CAMP The Gold Coast Arts Center’s Robotics, a new week-long program, is offered Aug. 3rd – Aug. 6th. Children ages seven to 14 and all levels are welcome. Class size is limited to 12 students. Students will learn to build mechanisms, write programs, and incorporate sensors for the Vex IQ robot by working through a series of guided challenges, such as autonomous navigation, object transportation, and SUMO-bots. Through a curriculum that meets the next generation of science standards, elementary students will be engaged in authentic scientific experimentation, and energized to develop the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century. Submitted by the Gold Coast Arts Center