(Please read to the very bottom for a pleasant surprise.)
June 2007
NAC SPONSORED EVENTS
NAC WEDNESDAY
A program starring students from "Tri-M" (Northport High School Music Honor Society), under the direction of Ellen McCarthy & Frank Doyle. Program Highlights include : A String Trio playing Shostakovich, A Jazz Ensemble with original arrangements, A Vocal Quartet, A Vocal solo: Haylee Nichols sings Shubert, A Percussion Trio with Chris Heidelberger, Matt Becher, and Mike Gordon. Free Admission! Bring the Kids! Note: July NAC Wednesday will be on July 18th this year, the 3rd Wednesday!
Plein Air –“to paint outdoors in natural light!” Think of strolling on the streets of Paris or Greenwich Village, but not having to travel far. Watch the magic of artists interpreting the environment. Over twenty of the most accomplished plein air painters will set up at locations throughout the waterfront village of Northport on Friday, June 15th and 16th where you can observe the creative process from start to finish and talk with the artists as they work. The third day will feature an exhibition and silent auction for the still “wet” paintings at LaMantia Gallery, Sunday June 17th at 11am to 4 pm. 631 754-8414.
POETS IN PORT
POETS IN PORT will take place at 7:30 p.m., Friday June 22, at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport. Featured poet will be Bart Allen. Enjoy an evening of poetry reading, in a café environment, with fellow poets, friends, and poetry lovers. Open mic - the audience is encouraged to bring their poems and participate in the reading. For additional information contact Kate Dellis-Stover at stover01@optonline.net
SUNDAY IN THE PARK
SUNDAYS IN THE PARK - This event will take place on July 8th - Sunday in the Park application forms are 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 then click on Art, Music, Poetry
JUNE HAPPENINGS ON MAIN ST
Takes place at the edge of the Village park (corner of Main St. and Bayview Ave.) in the historic village of Northport Friday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm.
June 1 - Armed with only an acoustic guitar and a voice as clear as cool water, Cathy Kreger delivers more pure music per minute than a bevy of roadhouse rockers.
June 8 - OSQ, formally known as the Oak Street Quartet, started as a Northport village neighborhood backyard group playing improvisational jazz for family and friends.
June 15 - High energy groove, tight and funky, Nobody’s Fool boasts a group of top level musicians led by Phil Azzara (drums), Dean Stelding (guitar & lead vocal), Bill Wagner (rhythm guitar, and Frank Turano (bass).
June 22 - Open Mike Night, hosted by Happenings 2007 Artistic Directors Sandy and Steve Edwards, will bring another group of talented artists to our sidewalk patio stage.
June 29 - Tommy Santoriello brings a long Northport musical family background to Happenings 2007.
MUSIC
Amy Jorrisch, Vocal instructor at Five Towns College, is accepting new students into her private studio in Northport. Specializing in Great American Songbook, Broadway, jazz; with emphasis on improving basic vocal technique, acting style, audition skills. Phone: 631-757-8666; e-mail: amyjorrisch@optonline.net
Please join Marie De la Cruz & friends on Saturday, June 16th at the Old Street Restaurant located on 92 East Main St. (Branch Shopping Center) in Smithtown, NY (their phone number is 979-9073). The Old Street is a great restaurant with a fun atmosphere, catering to couples, family and singles. Marie & Friends will be performing popular covers and originals from 8 to 11 p.m. Check out the website www.mariedelacruz.com for more information.
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Opera Night Friday, June 1st ,8:00 pm
St. Paul's Methodist Church 270 Main Street, Northport $5 donation www.myspace.com/operanight
7:45: Pre-Opera Night Chamber Music Concert with Sally Shorrock, Flute, Matthew Pierce, Violin, Isabella Eredita Johnson, Piano Read the recent featured article in this week's "Times of Northport"
http://www.tbrextra.com/PicPaperFrame.lasso?-token.issue=2006-07-01
To insure a performance opportunity, please contact Isabella at vivaldi222@aol.com or 631-261-2387
$5 donation
VISUAL ARTS
Northport artist Kate Kelly is exhibiting 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. Hours are M-F, 9am – 9pm, Sat. 9am – 5pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pm. 631-427-5165 (Library) Visit www.katekellyart.com
( .Unique and inspiring show! P.B.)
Outsider Art
Universal Unitarian Church Nichols Road, Stonybrook, When: May 31 – June 31, 2007 Reception: Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Location: Universal Unitarian Church is located on Nichols Road about a mile north of 347. It is on the right side just past the fire station. The exhibit is in the sanctuary.
"Do re mi fa so la ti do"
John Ellsworth, fine-art photographer, will be participating in two fine-art and craft shows in June.
On June 2 & 3, the show will be in Westhampton Beach on the Village Green (John will be in space #58).
On June 16 & 17, the show will be at the Marine Park in Sag Harbor. This show is sponsored by the South Fork Craftsman's Guild.
Splashes of Hope
Friday, June 29, 11am-2pm: Barbeque lunch for the campers at Camp Paquatuck in East Moriches to celebrate the Splashes of Hope murals painted in the dining room, made possible by a grant from the Target Corporation. For more information go to: Splashes Of Hope info@splashesofhope.org
OPEN GALLERY 70 Main Street Northport Village will be offering astounding hand embroidered silk from some of the finest studios in China through June. Artists include Gu Wenxia, Lu Fuying, Sean Delong. Collectively their work has been given to many world heads of state and leaders in industry. 631 754-0501
Rodee Hansen is exhibiting her pressed flower greeting cards at the Huntington Library in the month of June. Each card is individually crafted and is one-of-a-kind. They range from whimsical, abstract, traditional to elegant. These special cards have been sold from Cold Spring Harbor to Port Jefferson, as well as Maine and California. Here is a visual sample of the actual pressed flowers.
Thanks to all who visited James and Victoria Twomey at the Twomey Gallery's 2nd Annual Spring Show! Recently, James received third prize at LaMantia Gallery's Petite Show in Northport. Victoria won Honorable mention at the Huntington Arts Council's Juried Photography show (runs until July 6th). Both artists will exhibit at the South Fork Craftmen’s Guild Fine Art & Craft Show in Sag Harbor on June 16th/17th and will participate in NAC's Art, Music & Poetry in the Park on July 8th (if it rains, drop by the Twomey Gallery 10-5 that day to see our work). For more information call 631-754-1009 or go to www.twomeygallery.com.
Art (that matters) announces its grand opening and inaugural exhibition. June 15th from 6-9 PM. 55 West Main Street in Oyster Bay. Artists include Rob Goldman, Roseann Nicotra, Christine Benjamin, Luke Delalio, Bill Wegener and Shana Einhorn. Art (that matters) is an artists' collective offering support through community, gallery exhibition and education while promoting the growth of arts and culture on Long Island.
FILM
The Reawakening TWO NIGHTS ONLY! June 4 & 5 at 7:15pm @ Cinema Arts Centre IN PERSON: Chief Oren Lyons & Filmmaker Diane Fraher Special Post-Screening Reception Tuesday, June 5 ONLY The first dramatic feature entirely written, directed and produced by the Native American people http://www.amerinda.org/reawakening/thetrailer.htm http://CinemaArtsCentre.org/may07/reawakening.html advance tickets 631-423-7611
POETRY
The Center For Hope at Schneider Children’s Hospital Partners with L.I. Author S.H. Post and Is Developing an “All-Star” Charity-Literary Event. NAC members might be interested in an evening of fine dining, champagne, and wine, with NAC's own George Wallace, Steven H. Post, and Daniel Thomas Moran, along with three novelists, including a silent auction and the energetic Kim Berk (KJOY 98.3FM morning co-host) as MC... Interested ticket buyers can call Steven H. Post at 631-501-4311
PERFORMING ARTS
The John W. Engeman Theater is Long Island’s only year round professional theater company, casting its actors from the Broadway talent pool. Shows are performed year round in the heart of Northport village amidst a scene of elegant restaurants and beautiful boutiques. We will open with Smokey Joe’s Café and great tickets are still available. Groups rates available. For more information contact the theater directly at 631-261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com .
The TOWNSHIP THEATRE GROUP (TTG), Long Island ’s longest continuously operating community theatre, concludes its 54th season with Cactus Flower by Abe Burrows, directed by Sally Zwiebach. Performances will be at the Laurel Avenue School Theatre, 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on June 1, 2, 3, 8, & 9. Show times are 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00 PM on Sunday. Ticket prices are $20.00 ($18.00 for students and seniors). For information or to purchase tickets, call (631) 421-9832, or visit our website, TownshipTheatreGroup.com, or TheaterMania.com.
AMY CONNOR is appearing in "Damn Yankees" as Lola, the tenderhearted seductress, with Plaza Theatricals. Performances take place in June and July all over Long Island, including in Heckscher Park on July 14 as part of the Huntington Arts Council's Summer Arts Festival. Some other dates are June 20, 27, July 11, 18, and 19 at Milleridge Cottage Luncheon Theater; July 17 in Seamans Neck Park, Seaford; July 21 in Eisenhower Park; and July 22 in Morgan Park. The show is loaded with well-known favorites like "Whatever Lola Wants," "You've Gotta Have Heart," and "Two Lost Souls" so come enjoy a fun family-friendly and FREE show!
DANCE
Inner Sprit Yoga Center presents "Family Creative Movement through yoga" on Laurel Road in East Northport. Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 12 noon. Parents with their children having fun expressing themselves & developing their creativity through ancient yoga movements. Come and join the fun. Donations optional, no pre-registration required. For more information call 631-262-9642 or email info@innerspirityoga.com
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
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Announcement, from member Maria Elisa Cuadra: "COPAY Inc., located at 21 North Station Plaza, Great Neck has several openings availalbe for a Children's (ages 4 through 18) Summer Program that focuses on Drama, Music, and Art as a means of expression. The program also provides summer recreational activities. For more information, please call Christopher Mazz, LMSW, Children's Services Coordinator at 516-466-2509".
Center For Hope at Schneider Children’s Hospital Partners With L.I. Author S.H. Post In Developing “All-Star” Charity-Literary Event - (3/5/07) Author S.H. Post, whose initial book events for his novel, SAMSARA MOON in July and August 2006 served as fund raising events for the Center For Hope at Schneider Children’s Hospital, has now focused his energy on an even bigger charity and literary event for 2007. Black Tie & Tales”, created by Mr. Post, is scheduled for June 5th at Coolfish Restaurant in Syosset, NY thanks to the support of Long Island’s “peripatetic restaurateur”, Tom Schaudel, an “all-star” cast of literary presenters and those donating items for the charity auction
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Pat Bond, Editor – nacnewsletter@gmail.com Webmaster – George Hart – www.northportarts.org - Art Consultant – Doris Rowe
NAC BOARD –Lauren Paige , Executive Director, Pat Bond, Director, & Board members, Tara Kavanagh and Charlotte Koons
Advisory Board – Laura DeSalvo – Membership* Craig Fligstein – Grant Writer * George W. Hart – Website Manager * Mary Ellen Moll – Library Liaison* Kate Kelly – Poetry/Art* Terry Lister – Public Relations* - George Rehn, CPA* Doris Rowe – Graphic Consultant* *All stars!
THANK YOU TO NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWALS: Jane McGraw Teubner, Sandra Edwards, James , Victoria and Family, Isabelle O’Connor, and The John Engeman Theater. The Cinema Arts Center
NAC NEWSLETTER now reaches 1041. We started with 10.
And now a word from our traveling Board Member Tara Kavanaugh:
This is letter from our intrepid Board Member and director of the Northport Opera Company Tara Kavanagh, who has received a grant to complete a one month grand tour of Italy and Germany to improve her opera skills (on a very limited budget)…. Truly a brave and talented addition to the Northport Arts Coalition, she has been sharing her adventures with us, and here is an excerpt from one of her spontaneous
e-mail letters. (with permission)
“OK, I jumped the border and here I am in Germany for the first time. …I miss Italy… From the air, the ground was so lush and green and water everywhere. There are a lot of little parks and rivers that are very nice. However, no one wears anything colorful, people are in a rush and the buildings are not very pretty. The people for the most part are nice when I asked for directions. I could imagine it a very cold place in the winter.
I went to the international college of music and missed the vocal professor by 2 hrs urghhh. She won´t be back for another 2 weeks. urgh. but I did run into the lawyer for the state opera and she told me of a program the opera house has. I got information inside and made a contact. I called but no answer. We will see if it leads anywhere.
Tomorrow, Berlin. I am looking forward to singing and learning for 3 days.
Before I forget...while in Milan I had a fun experience. I wanted to see La Scala and so I went to the main mall area and sang to raise money for the entrance fee . I exceeded the amount! 22 euro in 20 minutes. I thought that was pretty good. The people really appreciated it. One never knows… people were video taping me and thought I was from the Scala. Ha. maybe one day.
I´m thinking of taking an Italian course in Florence for a week. I think I would get a lot out of that. I also want to see the south-- Naples perhaps. we´ll see.”
( I just had to share this with our members – they appreciate artists and are our supporters, especially supporters who have become NACmembers. Pat)
.To become a member, CONTACT Pat Bond at NACNEWSLETTER@GMAIL.COM