JANUARY 2005

 

We have all been deeply touched by the Tsunami Tragedy.  Many in the NAC community would like to send aid to the victims.  If you are an artists or an interested member of our community who would like to contribute your ideas on how to raise money, please contact Isabella  at  vivaldi222@aol.com

 

NAC HAS A NEW PUBLICATION ! – Northport Arts News appears weekly in The Observer.  The first issue appeared December 16^th and was a smashing success.   Our editor Doris Rowe invites submissions from the art community.  We suggest you buy an issue to see the layout.  We invite participation from visual artists, poets, writers, and artists of all ages.   If you are interested in submitting material, contact secretary@northportarts.org  and we will e-mail details. 

 

 

NAC SPONSORED EVENTS

 

Friday, January 7th, 2005  8:00 pm - A Night at the Opera

Join Tara, Isabella, Ruthann, Kimberly and friends in a fun evening of operatic repertoire at the Cafe Portofino on Main Street, Northport

 

Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 7:30 pm - NAC Wednesday

Northport Library, Schmooze with the Best update.

We will have an open rehearsal and artistic gathering. Community members are welcome to meet members of the Northport Arts Coalition, join our membership, and learn more about the things we are doing.

 

Friday, Jan. 21^st -  Do-ing Music

The Armonia Quartet will be back by popular demand.  Featured behind the musicians will be the artwork of Elizabeth Yaari.  The warm sounds of these dedicated strings players as well as the vibrant colors used in Ms. Yaari's renderings on silk will be a welcome boost on a cold winter's night.  Refreshments afterwards. Advance tickets for this free event will be available through the Northport Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, 261-6930.  The program begins at 7:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, January 27th, 7-10 pm – Poets-in-Port

Hosted by Kate Kelly, an innaugural outing!  A new venue for poets and singer songwriters at Cafe Portofino in the village of Northport (on North side of Main Street, across from the Post Office) Featured Poet:  Suffolk County Poet Laureate George Wallace Featured Musician:  Cathy Kreger Open mike for all poets and musicians who wish to participate. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.  

 

NAC VILLAGE HALL ART SHOW " Theater Vision" - The Northport Theatre's doors closed two years ago, creating an agitated silence for the Northport Community. Voices are now stirring. What does the future hold for a theatre that was a vital part of Main Street from 1933 until only a few years ago. Can this space once again be a vital part of our community life? We are looking for artwork that gives form to the many abstract concepts of what this theatre could be. Artists often see things with a unique eye. It is hoped that their vision will influence this community issue.

Hanging: Saturday, March 5, 2005 - Meet the Artist Reception: March 12, 2005

(the show will run for 2 months)

 Now is the time to take out your paint brush and easel (Photographers--your camera and tripod!), and get ready to participate.  For more information, contact Elaine Stein at: estein9560@aol.com or 261-0303

 

VISUAL ARTS

NAC member Kate Kelly will be having a show of her recent work at the South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at 228 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY. 516-623-1204   Opening reception on Friday evening, January 7, 6 - 8pm.  All invited!  Show will be on display through January 31st.

 

MUSIC

The Northport Chorale will hold auditions for new members at 7:00 PM on January 5 and 19, 2005 at the Northport High School Choir Room – A115.  Concerts will be in May, June and next December.  Prospective members must call Su Ronneburger for an appointment; (631) 754-3144, or go to www.northportchorale.org.  All voice parts are needed, especially bass & tenor.

 

Glenn Baldwin and Friends of Jazz - an ensemble of vocalist, horns, and rhythm section-remains active with monthly performances at Classy Coffee in Huntington and Sweetwaters in Hauppauge. A special appearance by Glenn's trio is scheduled at Nocello's in Northport for Friday, Jan 14, from 7-11 p.m. Two CD's, currently in production, will be available the first of the year for $10 each.  Sunday afternoon library concerts are slated for Brentwood in February, Sachem in March, and South Huntington in April. For details and to join the Friends' mailing list, call Glenn at 631-757-5048.

 

 

 

 

POETRY

New Year's Day Marathon Poetry Event

The North Sea Poetry Scene is proud to announce that it will be hosting
A New Year's Day a poetry reading featuring Allen Planz  at the North Sea Community House 130 Noyac Road, Southampton, N. Y. @ 12 noon.

 

To those of you who have not yet sent your poems in for consideration for Purple Sage Press's pet poems anthology to benefit Loving Touch Animal Rescue, there's still time. The deadline has been extended to January 31,2005 (postmark) due to health and financial difficulties.

Address questions only to: ELLAFANTOM@cs.com  (E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Please note “Pet Poems” in the subject line of your e-mail.

 

Dance

… Happy New Year everyone!…This is a wonderful time to Dance your life, stretch your body, soften your mind, and have fun! Come to Danskinetics classes on Thursdays at Posey School of Dance, 57 Main street, Northport. Ghislaine will reopen her class Thursday January 6^th at 10:00 am. Please contact her, at: 631-262-7844

Northport Arts Coalition and the Posey School

Celebrates Music and Dance from the Middle East featuring: Bassam Saba, oud and nay (bamboo flute)

Roni, dancer,Aviva, dancer, and friends organized by Isabella Eredita Johnson
Sunday, February 6,2005,2:00 pm, Posey School,57 Main Street, Northport, NY  11768 757-2700

 

Student News

The current issue of Humanities Magazine has an article by a Northport High School student, Michael Marra, on “ Students for 60,000” , titled: "The Power of Committed Citizens to Change the World."  It presents a major program at the high school and speaks of its success.  There is also a poem by Northport native, Ryan Baker, titled, "Rachel."  Included is an unusual  poem honoring the 9/11 victims, titled, "I Came to You," by  Dr. Henry Dondero, with the Dept. of Dental Hygiene.  Another Northport native, Dr. Al Short has a book review on a current Scott Turow book.    Humanities (Edited by Jim Friel) is available through the Northport Library or at frielkelly@optonline.net  

 

Services available to members:

 

NAC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER on- line Editor Pat Bond,

due-date one week before the new Month

SUBJECT: Art Happenings

BY MAIL: P O BOX 508 NORTHPORT NY 11768

 

NAC NORTHPORT ARTS MAGAZINE

Published Weekly Observer $.75 Editor: Doris Rowe

SUBJECT: Nacazine Guidelines

BY MAIL: POBOX 508 NORTHPORT NY 11768

 

FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE THROUGH  E-MAIL CONTACT secretary@northportarts.org

 

Welcome New Members - Paul Jepson,Nancy Hughes,Ian and Hansoon Murdock