Subject: NAC NEWS Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 20:53:54 -0400 From: PatBond NORTHPORT ARTS COALITION NEWS September 4, 2002 August has been a very productive month for NAC. Our membership has grown and many of our projects have flourished. On August 18, our participation in "Happenings on Main Street" was enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Tara Kavanagh for all her work. We are happy to report that Board member Jeff Bennett is directing a play "The Dining Room," appropriately set in Tello’s Restaurant at 15 New Street in Huntington. Performances will take place Sept. 12, 13, 18, 19. Dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. Yes dinner theater is back! Advanced reservations only. Call 631 421-7361 On September 11, 2002, in the Northport Public Library Community Room at 7:30 p.m., there will be a memorial gathering to express artistic responses to this day. Artists, poets, and musicians, etc. will be there on this occasion. We encourage you to come and participate. Don’t hesitate to contact Isabella Johnson at 261-2387 if you are interested in performing. We welcome you as audience, performer, or both. The nominating committee will be presenting a slate of officers in preparation for the October Election. At this time, nominations may be made for people who are voting members of NAC and have also participated in three meetings/events. A voting member must have currently paid dues and have been with us for 90 days. Elsa Posey has informed us that space at 57 Main Street is available at a nominal rental fee for community artists. Contact her at 631-757-2700 or at Eposey@optonline.net The Huntington Arts Council has informed us that the deadline for Decentralization Grants is Friday, October 11. First- time applicants must attend a workshop. H.A.C. has scheduled six application workshops in September. Any members interested in NAC sponsorship must submit a proposal to us before September 20th when we will be meeting to review them. Send to Northport Arts Coalition, P. O. Box 508, Northport, NY 11768 Or e-mail pbond@suffolk.lib.ny.us "Artists Celebrate Northport" art exhibit at the Village courtroom will run until December 14th. Drop in and enjoy local artists work. Cow Harbor Day September 29th – Come visit our booth! Welcome New Members – Carmen Baron, Nancy Reycraft, Glenn Baldwin, Donna Gabusi, Jo Ann Corretti and Marilyn Barker. In Memoriam:NAC member Reggie McCullough Getting ready for our Second Annual Black and White Ball! Pat Bond A note from Isabella: It is my belief that the Northport Arts Coalition is a model for what art organizations are all about. We are comprised of writers, musicians, visual artists, actors, etc.…with a common goal of promoting the arts. We have given artists a forum to express themselves in the community. Any organization is a s good as those involved, and our members have been supportive and creative thinkers. I encourage more of you to join or renew your membership. We want to hear your ideas, and we want you to be involved. My personal goal for the organization is that it develop financial resources that would facilitate the creation of a multipurpose theater and arts center in Northport. "Lorenzo d" (You’ll have to read last month’s newsletter to understand) is out there…somewhere. It is only a matter of spreading the news. To be a member, simply send a check/money order of $15 to "Northport Arts Coalition," P. O. Box 508, Northport, NY 11768 Isabella "Claim Your Wednesday" Nac presents events and gatherings at the Northport Library every second week of the month. The Community Room consists of a spacious room complete with stage, piano and a seating capacity of 200. A NAC member who is interested in organizing a performance and/or artistic event on a Wednesday evening may contact Isabella. (261-2387) or e-mail: vivaldi222@aol.com