Subject: NAC NEWS NOVEMBER Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2003 17:02:19 -0500 From: Pat Bond NAC NEWS - NOVEMBER We were truly pleased to note that The New York Times listed last month’s NAC- sponsored performance as the "Best Bet" for the week. Thanks to the Northport Library we were able to bring you a unique performance by Randolph Herr on his Steinway Pianola. Randolph Herr’s performance was a sensation. For those unlucky individuals who missed Herr’s A Truly Remarkable Piano Recital (You may click to view program and pictures) We also brought you A Poetry and Music Collaboration with Philip Sparacino, poet and Isabella Eredita Johnson, classical pianist (click to see more). In addition, we had a very well attended Do-ing Music Concert . Believe it or not, we have started taking reservations for our upcoming Do-ing Music concert January 23rd. If you want to play it safe, reserve a ticket to hear a true virtuoso pianist, Maxim Anikushin, please contact: vivaldi222@aol.com or call 680-0819. Our latest Village Hall Art Show featuring the works of Ronnie Valerio opened October 26th:Village Hall Art Show We are looking for artists interested in becoming involved in this exciting project. Please contact Isabella at vivaldi222@aol.com (Clicking blue items will take you elsewhere ah! Computers.) Saturday, November 1, Danskinetics If you like to dance, if you enjoy expressing yourself, if you want to have fun, experience Danskinetics with Ghislaine Grillo at the Inner Spirit Yoga Center, 24 Vernon Valley Rd. East Northport. Call 631 262-7844 Saturday, November 8, 2003, Our own Tara Kavanaugh will be appearing in The Scarlet Pimpernel at the Suffolk Y in Commack. $15 Adults, 11 Seniors/Y members. Also she will be singing at the Old-Bethpage Village Restoration Center on November 28th. Wednesday,November 12th at 7:30 NAC presents: "Potpourri Performances" featuring Theater scenes from : Good Evening by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, (performed by Frank Zinghini and Tom Fischer),. and Silver Linings by Ted Taley (performed by Jean Brown and Dominic Bodden) Musicians: Tara Kavanagh, Stephanie Graelow (who will also bring some of her Artwork) and Sally Shorrock Poets: Kate Kelly, Phil Sparacino Admission is free. Saturday, November 15, 2003 -- Photography NAC member Kate Kelly’s art will be exhibited as part of Stepping Stone Gallery’s First Annual Local Juried Exhibition which will feature different approaches to photography, including digital images. Juried by Joe Szabo.Opening reception on November 15, 7-9pm. The gallery is at 356 New York Avenue, Huntington. For information call 631 547-0243 The show will be on view through December 14, 2003 Friday, November 21, 2003, Poetry Huntington Poetry Barn features: Phil Sparacino and Phil Asaph. Saturday, November 22, 2003 Jo-Ann Corretti will be exhibiting her Paintings of Long Island at the Spinnato Gallery for the Holidays...Opening reception will be Nov.22 noon till 5pm...Spinnato Gallery is located at 243 Main St. (25A) East Setauket...more info...444-5060... From George Wallace: Wednesday nov 5 4 p.m. suny stony brook library wednesday nov 5 6:45 smithtown library friday nov 14 emma clark library sunday nov 16 walt whitman birthplace, long island poetry collectiv reading wednesday nov 19 4 pm keynote dedication of john ciardi papers suny stony brook thur nov 20 longwood high Upcoming in December: BARE BONES THEATER COMPANY Monday and Tuesday, December 8th and 9th, 8:00 PM Posey School of Dance, 57 Main Street, Northport Scenes from Contemporary Plays and Films Donations are appreciated Please bring a folding chair Northport Chorale’s Holiday Concert The Northport Chorale under the baton of Richard Hyman will present its annual winter concert on Friday, December 12th at 8:30 p.m.. This year’s concert will feature a beautiful and inspiring selection of seasonal music surrounding themes of love, joy and peace.The venue is currently the Northport High School which is located at the corner of Elwood and Laurel Hill roads in Northport.Ticket prices are ten dollars with senior and student discounts of two dollars off the regular price. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or at discount, in advance from Jones Drug Store on Main Street as well as Munro Music on Larkfield Road in East Northport. For further information ,Please phone 864-7080 or 754-3144. The Children’s Dance Company, sponsored by Dance Education Services of Long Island, will perform at Posey School on Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. Reservations are necessary. Call 631-757-2700. Member Emily Eisen is now doing Brain Gym® balances for actors, artists and musical performers to improve their tone matching, audition memory, and visual creativity and accuracy, balanced coordination for dancers and athletes alike. In addition, she provides education and instruction on the Brain Gym® activities to activate brain function for peak performance. Splashes of Hope, a not-for-profit organization of artists who change the environment of healthcare facilities with original artwork and murals, would like to invite you to participate in the creative meetings. Held on the last Thursday of every month, ideas are exchanged, projects are explained and the calendar of events will be discussed. Creative meetings are held at 6pm at at Coindre Hall at 101 Browns Road, Huntington. Check out their web site at www.splashesofhope.org or call the office to join the team of artists, who transform the environments of nursing homes, children’s cancer units, orphanages and clinics, psychiatric units and homes for AIDS patients. Office #: (631) 424- 8230Welcome new members :Dr. Michael Mamakos and Helen Morris Nac member Angela Deniro has received reviews for her new Jazz CD "Swinging with Legends" from Woodstock CD’s on line. It received 8 Grammy nominations! Lionel Hampton chats with her and plays "Midnight Son." WOW! Congratulations! Renewing members: Anna and Greg Tsontakis-Mally, Ghislaine Grillo, Roxanne Browning, Joan McKerr, John Ellsworth, and Ann Stevens Membership in NAC is $20.00 a year. Help support us by sending a check to The Northport Arts Coalition, P. O. Box 508, Northport, NY 11768 Membership will bring you the Journal for the Arts, the NAC NEWS, outstanding free performances throughout the year, free announcements of your activities in the NAC News and ability to link your web page to: www.northportarts.org Contact Isabella at vivaldi222@aol.com if you need to renew. .Pat Bond -- pbond@suffolk.lib.ny.us