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April 2021
*Northport Arts Coalition Presents Poets in Port
Ongoing, last Friday of the month. Featured poets and open readings. All are welcome to participate. 10/25/19, 11/29/19, 12/27/19, 1/31/20.
Find out more »June 2021
Jan Guarino Fearless Watercolors – Virtual Classes & Workshops
These 4 week workshops start with one theme and build each week upon it. It will show you techniques that will allow you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Learn to trust your instincts with color and add contrast and allow blossoms, drips and splatters to work for you. All four weeks for $80
Find out more »Jan Guarino- Fearless Watercolor Virtual Classes
Learn watercolors in a unique way - tackle landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, florals, portraits and more! Learn to trust your instincts allowing you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Ongoing class on Monday evenings 7-9, Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 and Thursdays 3-5. Includes a critique and recording. Get my class newsletters at: janguarinofineart.com/email-newsletter.
Find out more »The Heckscher Museum Celebrates 100: Tracing History, Inspiring the Future
The Heckscher Museum of Art’s centennial exhibition commemorates the fascinating people art, and events that have shaped the thriving Museum during its first century. Brimming with masterworks and historical objects from the permanent collection, the exhibition takes visitors from the original collection donated in 1920 to the people, exhibitions, and recent acquisitions that have shaped a vibrant and significant museum. Open Thursday to Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. More information and tickets available at Heckscher.org.
Find out more »Township Theater Group presents: “Getting To Know You”
Township Theatre Group presents a light-hearted look at discoveries about family and friends that shake up the status quo. Just when you think you know someone -- life throws you a curve ball. This virtual performance features four original shows written by local playwrights: "Scene Partners"- written by Bonnie Corso, featuring Carol Carota & Tim Rogers. "Let Them Eat..." - written by Laurie Atlas, featuring Ken Young & Stacey Portmore Davies. "Just Desserts" - written by Linda Delmonico Prussen, featuring…
Find out more »Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society Presents: Huntington Lighthouse Tours
Tours are being planned for the summer. Please check our website for dates- www.Huntingtonlighthouse.org. Musicfest is also being planned for Labor Day weekend. Again, please check the website for updated information.
Find out more »Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society presents: Tours and Musicfest
Sunday tours to the Huntington Lighthouse, between 11am and 3pm, have been scheduled for June 13, June 27, July 18, August 22 and September 12. Musicfest will take place on September 4, with a rain date on September 5.
Find out more »The Firefly Artists presents: We’ve Gone Wild
Juried exhibition to be held from 6/26-7/31/21 honoring wildlife and the artists who appreciate it. An Open House Reception will be held 7/10 and 7/11 during normal gallery hours. Prizes will be awarded. A Call to Artists will be available on our website starting 5/1/21, with a submission deadline of 6/15/21. Other related events may be posted on www.thefireflyartists.com as the exhibition approaches. The exhibition itself will be open during all regular gallery hours: Tues-Thurs: 11am-6pm Fri-Sat: 11am-8pm Sun: 11am-5pm
Find out more »The Firefly Artists presents: Call to Artists: We’ve Gone Wild!
Submission Deadline: 6/15/21 "We've Gone Wild" is a juried exhibition of works from local artists focused on wildlife. Artists living on Long Island and in the surrounding region are eligible, provided they can pick up and drop off the work. All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. Entries must be original artwork, no reproductions (with the exception of photography). All art must be for sale.…
Find out more »Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members!
The Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members in all sections. The orchestra rehearses on Wednesday evenings in East Northport from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. We present three public concerts per season, as well as performances at nursing homes and libraries. Our 2021-2022 repertoire will include Beethoven's Sixth Symphony (Pastoral) and the Grieg Piano Concerto. Interested musicians are invited to contact Music Director Richard Hyman; please visit our website www.northportsymphony.org to send him an email and learn more about our ensemble.…
Find out more »July 2021
Steve Walker, Long Island Charcoal Artist Exhibit at Bethpage Library
Charcoal Art - A Detailed Perspective To be exhibited at the Bethpage Library Gallery for the entire month of July. Prior to the pandemic Steve Walker Art was exhibiting in library galleries across Long Island. Preview most current artwork in FACEBOOK "Steve Walker Art" and/or INSTAGRAM "longislandcharcoalartist"
Find out more »Michele Palatnik- American Art Lecture
Learn about Art and Artists throughout American History.
Find out more »Fearless Watercolors – Virtual Classes with Jan Guarino
Painting different a subject matter each week from landscapes, seacapes, still lifes, florals and portraits. I will show you techniques that will allow you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Learn to trust your instincts with color and add contrast and allow blossoms, drips and splatters to work for you. $25 per class includes a 2+ hour class, critique and recording. Sign up for my newsletters to receive class updates on my…
Find out more »Hofstra University Museum presents “Let’s Explore” Backpacks
The Museum’s distinct “Let’s Explore” Backpacks offer activity-filled ways for children (ages 5-12) and adult companions to explore together the outdoor sculpture collection on the University’s beautiful campus. Children then create their own works of art to take home. Various backpack themes are available. Pick up all backpack and caper activity materials at the Emily Lowe Gallery during open hours year-round until 3 p.m. Return all backpacks by 4 p.m. and keep your completed works of art. All backpack activities…
Find out more »Sanctuary Music at Noon
Soothe your soul and revive your spirit with 30-minute performances every Sunday at noon. Join us in our beautiful, historic church or in the sanctuary of your own home via Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745/live/ The last Sunday of each month will be a Taize prayer service. Young Musicians Showcase - 7/11, 8/8. Free or make an offering of $10 to support St. John's Music Ministry. Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact the Parish Office for more information.
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Staller Center for the Arts presents: Stony Brook Film Festival – Live
Live Festival July 22-31 The Stony Brook Film Festival presented by Island Federal showcases the best in independent film premieres over ten stimulating days. All films screen July 22-31 in Staller Center’s main stage theatre at Stony Brook University, followed by a virtual encore screening in August. For film schedule and description, and ticketing information, visit stonybrookfilmfestival.com
Find out more »The Art Guild presents 3D Work & Sculpture Grades 6 and up!
July 26 – 29 August 2 – 5 AM Session: Monday – Thursday | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PM Session: Monday – Thursday | 2pm – 5pm 3D WORK & SCULPTURE This summer’s 3-D workshop will take our artists to places small, Big, and BIGGER. We will work in clay, cardboard, wood, and large-scale foam sculpture. When students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, and think outside “the box” anything can happen! ABOUT THE TEACHER MARK ISAACS: Marc Isaacs…
Find out more »Michelle Palatnik: Teen Portfolio Class
Build your art portfolio skills for college. For eager high school students.
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with John Barone
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. Meet the author, John Barone and historian Alfred "Alfie" Kuntz as they share stories and photographs about the estate and the Caumsett Foundation and the Marshall Field III Gold Coast Estate.
Find out more »Jazz Loft Trio and Jam
The Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach performs at 7 PM followed by a jam at 8 PM.
Find out more »Michelle Palatnik: Abstract Expressionism
Learn about the history of the Ab Ex movement.
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series – Long Island Golf, Phil Carlucci
Lunch & Learn series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. This month a discussion with author Phil Carlucci featuring 200 images that trace the sport's local history from its roots in Southhampton in the 1980's through the modern era.
Find out more »Fotofoto gallery presents: “Strength & Vision III,” ~ Group Exhibition of Photography by fotofoto gallery Artist Members
Group photography show by fotofoto gallery Artist Members highlights the diverse talents and visions found in one of the oldest fine art photography gallery collectives on Long Island. Located in the heart of downtown Huntington, the gallery hosts an extensive calendar of members' solo and group exhibitions, workshops, salons, special events and competitions including Pop-up Shows, Your Best Shot, Phone-ography and National Open-Photography Competitions and Exhibitions. • fotofoto gallery, 14 W. Carver St., Huntington, NY 11743. Gallery Days and Hours:…
Find out more »Fotofoto gallery presents: 7th International Phone-ography Competition Exhibition
fotofoto gallery will feature the "7th International Phone-ography Competition Exhibition." Approximately 30 photographs, all created using a camera phone will be in a four-week exhibit at fotofoto gallery in August 2021. The juror, TBA, will select 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. • Reception date TBD. fotofoto gallery, 14 W. Carver Street, Huntington, NY Gallery Days and Hours: Thursday 12-4pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am-6pm. Go to fotofoto gallery Facebook, Instagram and Website for prospectus and additional information.
Find out more »Huntington Arts Council and Hecksher Museum of Art present: Art Happenings
Featured Artist- July 29, Jan Guarino, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM The Huntington Arts Council and The Hecksher Museum of Art have collaborated to present a visual arts component to the Huntington Summer Arts Festival. Art Happenings are free and all are welcome! Join us and our featured artists each Thursday in July from 4:00-7:00 PM to create in Hecksher Park. Bring your own supplies to create along with the artists or just watch and enjoy the creative process. Everyone is invited…
Find out more »Long Island Dance Consortium presents: Kaleidoscope of Dance
Our program will showcase the talent, creativity and virtuosity of Long Island’s dancers and choreographers from the finest studios and companies. Many dance genres will be included in the program including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and modern. The Red Hot Mamas, American Dance Theatre of Long Island, Moves & Motions, North Shore Dance, Long Island Academy of Dance and Long Island Ballet Theatre will perform, joined by the winners of the Rea Jacobs, Sandi Bloomberg, and LIDC’s Dance Scholarships.
Find out more »Nassau County Museum of Art presents Feast for the Eyes
Feast for the Eyes, guest curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, explores how food has always inspired artists. Drawn from a wide variety of media, the exhibition offers viewers eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafés, shops, parties and table decorations. Included are luscious depictions of food by artists such as Ben Schonzeit and Wayne Thiebaud, Berenice Abbott’s photographs of food-related sights in New York; Judith Leiber’s fabulous jeweled evening bags in fruit and vegetable shapes; as well as Al Hirschfeld’s famed…
Find out more »The Jazz Loft Presents Melanie Marod Ensemble
Vocalist Melanie Marod has performed in the top jazz venues in NYC. She performs a wide range of jazz material.
Find out more »EastLine Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet Long Island Tour – Free
EastLine Theatre will present their rollicking take on Shakespeare's classic romance under the summer sun at locations across Long Island. Romeo & Juliet will feature original live music in a family-friendly production. Performances begin June 20 in Freeport. An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts again on the streets of Verona. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet, who is a Capulet. But love can lead to tragedy — Scheduled performances are: 6/20 - Waterfront…
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