April 2007

NAC EVENTS

 

 
 

 

"Put On Your Dancin' Shoes" for NAC's Ninth Birthday Party   on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. -
Annette Kirk and her Contra Dancing Group  will perform and then teach a few basic Contra Dancing techniques.

       Come and enjoy the performance and join in the 'lesson session' if you wish. For the second hour, we're planning to have a ballroom dancing exhibition and demonstration.  Come and celebrate!  There'll be birthday punch and birthday cake!

CALLING ALL NAC MEMBERS….

    We're planning the new season of NAC 2nd Wednesdays from September 07 to June "08, and we'd like to try something new!  Four or five NAC Wednesdays during the season will host presentations by 2 different NAC members; we’re calling it "TWO-FORS".  (October (?), January (?), March (?), May (?)     These presentations/ programs would each be 40-45 minutes in length and there would be two of them during a NAC Wednesday:
   The possibilities and combinations are endless, limited only by the imagination of our members:

    a writer's workshop/ a dance solo /    a sculptor at work/ a singer-songwriter   /   a choral work/  an artist's process  /      an origami  demonstration/ a soprano   /   haiku   /  tap dancers    /       travel slides and guide/  magician   

You get the idea!  Please submit your idea for a 40 minute program to NACNEWSLETTER@GMAIL.COM

 

 

 

                             Photo by John Ellsworth

NAC IS DELIGHTED TO BRING TO NORTHPORT VILLAGE A “PLEIN AIR EVENT” WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE LAMANTIA GALLERY

Plein Air – What is it?

  Thirty Fine Artists will be painting outdoors in the Picturesque Village of Northport on JUNE 15TH AND 16TH  

Plan on a visit and watch the artists at work. On Sunday the 17TH  An auction of the final works will be held at the LaMantia Gallery between 11 am and 4 pm.   Plein Air (1) guidelines and an (2)  application form is posted on the NAC homepage website. Click on to   www.northportarts.org  for access  to both.  The LaMantia Gallery will be giving the coalition a list of their patrons.  The NAC will  design, print, and mail out at least 2000 post cards in order to get publicity for this event.  We hope this will be an exciting and fun day for the artists, the village of Northport and the L. I. community.

 

 

 

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DO-ING MUSIC  On Friday, April 27th at 7:30 p.m., NAC and the Northport Library’s Do-Ing Music concert series  will feature Northport’s own Canta Libre, the fantastic ensemble of harp, flute and strings.  They have enjoyed a wonderful year performing in Manhattan and on Long Island, including a feature appearance on WLIW Channel 21 TV in February. They look forward to returning to Northport Library with a ravishing new work by Joseph Jongen, as  well as as enchanting music by Arnold Bax , and an intimate and beautiful trio for strings. 

Meet the artists and refreshment reception immediately following. Concert will be at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport.  Advance tickets recommended by contacting the library, 261-6930. 


SUNDAYS IN THE PARK

This event   will take place on July 8th  -

 Sunday in the Park application forms will soon be posted on our website.  Visual Artists, craftspeople and artisans  interested in applying for this event can go to the website and download an application form    at    www.northportarts.org            

 

OPERA NIGHT

April 6th at 8:00 pm - Opera Night in Northport has become an increasingly popular event, both for semiprofessional opera singers given the rare opportunity of singing for their peers and for audiences who flock to the monthly event to hear Long Island's finest voices.  Opera Night takes place the first Friday's of the month, at 8 p.m. New location:  St. Paul's Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. $5 suggested donation.

 

Opera Night has grown! To insure a performance opportunity, please contact Isabella at vivaldi222@aol.com For review of last month's event, please go to: www.myspace.com/operanight

 

 NORTHPORT READERS THEATER

Actors – No Auditions! No Rehearsals! No Memorizing Lines!  Northport Reader’s Theater will meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Msin Street, Northport to read.  Last minute update: The renowned actor, John Shea, will once again be participating in the reading of Doug Macleod two one act plays on April 23.

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Thank you Laura DeSalvo for serving as our Membership Coordinator and sending out our newsletter.

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MUSIC

Ridotto Concert Sunday April 15 at 4 pm THE JUPITER STRING QUARTET - This young, award winning quartet known in all the great chamber music centers of the U.S., Europe and Asia performs in Ridotto a program of Haydn’s enchanting Quartet opus 20 nr.4, Benjamin Britten’s lyrical Quartet nr.1 opus 25, and Beethoven’s majestic String Quartet Opus 130.

This group, brimming with enthusiasm, and sparkling in energy and technical perfection is not to be missed. CONCERT: Old First Church at 125 Main Street (25A) in Huntington (opp.Town Hall) Tickets $20; $18 seniors; $15 members; $10 students; $12 group rate (min.10). Reservations (631) 385-0373 or ridotto@optonline.net     The hall is handicapped accessible.

 

DENISE ROMAS  www.ahealingangel.com, will be opening for Michael Smith ("The Dutchman") on Sunday, April 29th, 2007 - 3:00 PM
Finch Mountain House Concerts in Babylon Pot luck dinner at 2:00 PM - bring something to share

RESERVATION REQUIRED: 631-661-1278 or finchconcert@yahoo.com Donation $20 ($5 of which will be donated to a charity designated by Michael Smith)

 

OPEN MIC NITE -Where:   Batata Cafe    847 Fort Salonga Road,   Northport, NY  11768,         www.batatacafe.com  When:    Every 3rd Friday of the month Time:   7:30 - 10pm      Sign up starts at 7:00  All musicians welcome !  Don't forget the kitchen is open until 9 pm.   The cafe serves sandwiches, salads, panini, smoothies and full coffee bar.  Hope to see you there !!


VISUAL ARTS

 

LaMantia Gallery will be featuring the artwork of World Renowned Artist, Brian Davis.

May 18th from 7-9pm and May 19th from 3-5pm. Internationally known for his wonderful floral paintings, this will be  Brian's second show in the gallery. There will be available to view and purchase new original oils, as well as Mr. Davis'  complete collection of limited edition canvases. LaMantia Gallery 631-754-8414

 

Lynda Lehmann has an image accepted into "The Art of Digital Imagery," the Center for Fine Art Photography show in Fort Collins, CO, in June. Only 50 photographers out of 300 had their work accepted

 

Rob Goldman, Christine Benjamin and Roseann Nicotra proudly announce the grand opening of Art That Matters, an artists’ collective in Oyster Bay. The space at 55 West Main Street serves a community of socially committed artists—primarily photographers—exploring, creating, sharing and celebrating all aspects of the creative process. The venue houses a public art gallery, photography studio and artists’ gathering space as well as a school for creative expression. We are actively seeking members of all disciplines. For further information, please contact Rob Goldman at (631)424-1650.

 

 

 

Northport artist Kate Kelly will be showing a new series of work, “Newsprint(s)” at the HPL Art Gallery, Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington.  May 25th through June 20th, 2007. An opening reception will be held on  Saturday, May 26th, 2- 4pm. All invited!

 

 

Greeting  ART  LOVERS,  TEACHERS AND SUPPORTERS, Thought I would let you know about the new sculpture workshop coming up on April 14th on Saturday for six Saturdays. THIS IS A GREAT Way TO ENLIGHTEN YOUR FIERY PASSION OF WELDING for beginners, intermediate and,advance. !I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ADVENTURE AND TAKE A BREAK FROM NORMAL LIFE  or pass this on to a friend   Last Session for the season Starts April 14th- Studio Workshop! .....SIX Saturdays    You can also look at my website link that gives you more details to the workshop. If you are ready just send a deposit to reserve your spot or check with me. Total is $395 with a $ 100 minimum deposit made out to David T. Haussler.  Mail to: -David T. Haussler-sculptor, 49 Fort Salonga rd.             Fort Salonga, NY. 11768

 Visit me at:   <http://www.dthsculptor.com/class register.htm>

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"Paths" by Elizabeth Yaari

 

“The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination.”- John Schaar  

 

Elizabeth Yaari will be speaking at a meeting of the Institute of Noetic Science on April 17th 2007,7:30pm - 9:00pm and exploring paths of consciousness through silk painting. Please join her at I Am Books www.iambooksonline.com for an hour and a half of interactive silk painting and lively discussion. $9 donation.  To register contact: elizabeth@elizabethyaari.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roni Murillo was the featured artist in the March 1, 2007, issue of "The Observer."  Her art is very personal and emotional, filled with color, energy, and movement. It sometimes transforms from its original intent during the creative process. The work often includes various media and styles.
After suffering an eye injury that temporarily impaired her vision, she drew on her positive attitude and created some of her finest and most innovative work she calls her “One Eye Series.”

To view more of Roni Murillo's artwork please log onto her website at www.ronimurillo.com

 
 

FILM

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Wide Wild World - Sunday, April 15 at 12 Noon A concert with live music and animation! All Seats $10/Reservations Required / No Refunds, and THE HEALING GARDENS OF NEW YORK Thursday, April 19 at 7:30pmIn Person: Filmmaker Alexandra Isles & gardeners from the film  Members $9 • Public $12 • Includes reception • Advanced Reservations Recommended Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave, Huntington 631-423-7611 x14 www.cinemaartscentre.org

POETRY

Saturday, April 21, 2pm, Locust Valley Library Poetry Series presents featured readers Linda Opyr and Vivina Ciolli, plus open mic. Hosted by Mankh.  170 Buckram Road - Locust Valley (516) 671-1837

For Directions > http://www.locustvalleylibrary.org/hours.html

 

PERFORMING ARTS

Charlotte Koons, NAC Board Member, will be performing in a one-act play "The Way to Miami" as part of Township Theater Group's Library Touring Company's program consists of "Faultline", "I'm Not Herbert" (two smaller pieces) intermission,  & "The Way to Miami" (a 1 actor for 2).  All are Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m.: April 22 @ Farmingdale Public Library, April 29 @ Huntington Public Library,  May 6 @ South Huntington Public Library.  Call the library to reserve free tickets.
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The exciting new Posey Series opens with six performances of "Luv" by Northport's own celebrated Bare Bones Theater Company.  This comedy by Murray Schisgal is directed by Jeff Bennett, and will be presented on May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20.  Call 757-2700 for tickets or more information.

 

DANCE

 

The Blue Spruce Cloggers present a variety show: Clogging, Tap, Irish-Step Featuring Michael Buchta and the Buchta Family Players as well as the Blue Detour Bluegrass Band at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, April 29, 2007
18 Peconic Ave Riverhead at 2:30PM. $10 Admission. Tickets at box office or in advance by check to Blue Spruce Cloggers 66 Shore Rd Mt. Sinai NY 11766.

 

 

Posey Dance Repertory Company's performance at the Northport Library was cancelled due to the ice storm. We hope to see you all next year! Our next performance is at Posey School on Sunday, April 22 at

2:00 pm

 

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                                           Photo Credit: Rhonda Dorsett

The program includes ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap dance and Middle Eastern belly dance. The performances are held at Posey School, 57 Main Street, Northport, NY. Donations are requested at the door. More information is available at 757-2700.  The Posey School Dance Company will come together in performance on Sunday, April 22nd, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm taking place at the   The performance will include a Middle Eastern Dance Medley (zills, veils, and drum solo), choreographed by Isabella Eredita Johnson. 
 

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

 Member Robert Besancon – TREASURED MOMENTS STUDIO- Newly opened Studio at 146 Main Street in Northport. Portrait photography for children to adults and pets too. Services include portraits at the store location or come to you service as well. Able to photograph party's to all sporting events

 

 

Connor's Army
www.ConnorsArmy.org
Gene Connor is a one-man army in the war against cancer.  See how you can support him as he cycles 2,000 miles to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

 

Welcome new members and thank you for renewals: Amy Jorrisch and Arno Herweth and Lisa Kerr, Miriam Feinstein, Jeff Bennett, Michael Casano, Marie Michaelopolus Warren,  

 

Northport High School presents a Senior Vocal Recital & Reception Monday April 30, 2007 at 7:30pm

Northport HS Auditorium

 

 

Pat Bond, Editor nacnewsletter@gmail.com

Laura DeSalvo - Membership Coordinator

George Hart, Web Master - Website – www.northportarts.org   

Doris Rowe – Art Coordinator

 

EXTRA!  EXTRA! 

 

  A CO-OP proposal from photographer, John Ellsworth johnells@optonline.net

 

To the NAC membership: I have discovered that a storefront on Northport's Main Street is likely to become available early this summer. The rent is reasonable.

 

I am proposing that the membership of NAC consider forming an artists' cooperative gallery.

 

As many of you know, a co-op is an organization where dues paying members exhibit their art on a continuing basis. Membership would be open to part- and fulltime local artists that produce high quality, professional work. A coop committee would screen (or juror) potential artists. Depending on the membership level, members would be entitled to a yearly show.

 

The mission of the co-op would be to promote the work of local artists and challenge them to be at their most creative. Artists could produce work that may reflect periodic themes generated by the membership. The gallery could also present competitions for non-members as well. In this case, there would be a call for artists to submit examples of work that represents a theme. A jerrying fee and a gallery sales commission would be applied.

 

What would this entail? We couldn't run a co-op without volunteers and dues paying membership. Meetings would be conducted each month, perhaps in the gallery space. Shows would have to be arranged and curated. Receptions would have to be arranged. The space has to be manned and maintained. Moneys have to be collected and accounted for. Shows have to be promoted. Rent has to be paid. The interior space would have to be redesigned and constructed to reflect a gallery environment, and so forth.

 

At this point, I am asking those of you who are interested in at least discussing this possibility, email me at johnells@optonline.net   . (Put "Co-op" in the subject line.) If there is sufficient interest, we can meet and address the practicality, plausibility, and logistics of this idea.


 

Thanks,

John Ellsworth