NAC newsletter, May,2005 (b)

April 29th, 2005
Dear NAC Community:
     Pat Bond is away this week so I am presenting the NAC News. There are lots of changes in store so please take note.
     Our Board member, Joan Hauser will be leaving the Board. We will miss her a great deal. Joan joined the Board over two years ago, and has worked actively. She edited our "Journal for the Arts", and prepared forms and programs for us. Joan has always been available to help, and she has been a treasure to the organization. The NAC Board would like to express great appreciation for her service. Fortunately, she will still be around to assist us! At the present time, we have not chosen a replacement for her position. A board member is encouraged to attend board meetings (approx 6 a year), and attend events. For those of you who feel that they can successfully serve on the board, please contact Pat Bond secretary@northportarts.org
      I expect that all of you are racing to get copies of the Northport Observer (and hopefully getting subscriptions!) just so that you can keep track of our weekly activities. Our precious, wonderfully creative Doris Rowe, has been laboring for months and months as editor of these newsletters. She has been doing fabulous work since Jan. 1st, and will take a well-earned long break starting June 16th. If any of you are anxious to become editor (layout, edit, design, etc....) or at least would like to try to be the editor or work with others on this, please contact me ASAP at vivaldi222@aol.com The publication has enhanced NAC's position within the community and spread the word about our events in an unprecedented way.
      As far as our pitch to raise money for the Tsunami effort, NAC did send $100 to the Unicef Tsunami Relief effort. I was somewhat disappointed with the turn-out of new memberships during this time. Despite the fact that a percentage of the fee was to be to the relief efforts, we only took in 4 membership/renewals. Please renew for 2005, if you haven't already. If you would like to know when you last paid your dues, please contact me at vivaldi222@aol.com
     With regards to our Fund Raiser concert, we have decided to table the matter until the Northport Theater is open and has a functioning stage for live performances! Our "committee" includes Amy Tuttle, Steve Bennett, Soshana Rahmani and Steve Archdeacon. We will start planning once we have a date scheduled in the Theater.
     There are programs galore happening in Northport! Opera Night at the Cafe Portofino(249 Main Street) continues every first Friday of the Month, and our very own Kate Kelly has been running the "Poets-in-Port" since the start of 2005. Tonight's (April, 29th) event will feature Poetreeman (aka John Kicker) and music by Sun, Moon and Stars. Today is also our seventh year anniversary. It's amazing that so much has been accomplished in such a relatively short time. Kudos to all those involved.
     Congratulations, Board Member Tara Kavanagh and NAC member Michelle Whitaker, who have founded and debuted the "Northport Opera Company." Our April 23rd event was a huge success. For all you budding divas and Luciano Pavarotti's who are interested in auditioning for the company---I encourage you to contact Tara at: northportopera@yahoo.com
Our DO-ing music, headed by Sally Shorrock was also a smashing success. The library was filled to capacity (200!), the pianist was extraordinary, and 10 generous artists displayed their art work.
     Artists are reminded to turn in your applications for the "Art, Music and Poetry in the Park" festival on June 19th, July 17th and August 21st. application After May 15th, a $10 application deadline fee will be implemented.
                                                                                                              Isabella Eredita Johnson, NAC Chair

Looks like the May 11th Nac Wednesday (beginning 7:30 pm) will be WONDERFUL! Tara has lined up an evening of wonderful entertainment. Those participating include:

Roni Yaari, belly dancer

Kate Kelly, poetry

Deborah Lombardi, Singer songwriter

Shoshana Rahmani , soprano

Northport Opera Co.

and

Leslie Strait, flutist (who was the first to sign up!)
She will be performing the Doppler Fantasie Pastorale Hungroise for flute and piano. Her accompanist will be William Bensburg

Member announcements:

Theater:

     THE BARE BONES THEATER COMPANY is proud to present its annual Spring Showcase, Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10, 8:00 PM at the Posey School,
57 Main Street, Northport. Admission is free, on a first come, first served basis.
Donations gratefully accepted. Please be warned that some material may be inappropriate for children under age thirteen. Oh, and some happy news: you can leave the chairs home this year.

     Gene Connor directs "As You Like It" at Syosset High School, Thursday 5/19 (7pm), Friday 5/20(7:30pm), and Saturday 5/21 (7:30pm). For information, contact Syosset High School Theater Department at 516-364-5709.

MUSIC

Happenings on Main Street:

In collaboration with the Northport Chamber of Commerce, NAC member Jackie Rose has been extremely busy preparing the schedule for the "Happenings on Main Street." "Happenings,"musical performances including singer songwriters, Jazz, etc... ,take place every Friday from 7-8:30 pm at the entrance to the Northport Park. Here is the schedule for May and June:

May 27th   Cathy Kreger
June 5th    Paul Helou
June 10th   Oak Street Quartet
June 17th Glen Roethel
June 24th   Alice Weisner
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Northport Chorale:
     Our Spring Concert - "An International Festival of Folk" is scheduled at Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road, E. Northport, for the evening of Friday, May 6th at 8:30 PM. General Admission $10, Seniors $8, Students $5. This concert will be a very exciting and unique event, as folk dancers from all over Long Island will be appearing on stage with the Chorale, representing five cultures! And, as if that weren't enough, our small lobby will be home to an interesting display of local "folk" art, including the work of popular artist Elizabeth Yarii.

     We will also be performing for the residents at the Northport Veteran's Hospital May 1st at 2:30 PM, and at 8:30 PM on Friday, June 17th at Northport Park to kick off Northport's "Summer Concert-in-the-Park" series. Of particular note; we will once again be holding our enormously popular "Northport Chorale Flea Market & Craft Fair" in Northport Park on Saturday, May 14th from 10AM - 4PM.

     Ranny Reeve will be celebrating his 80th birthday on May 20th. Many of us in Northport have known Ranny for decades as a friend, teacher, performer and composer of jazz. I am hoping that the Newsletter will acknowlege his birthday in some form. If you don't already have something in the works, how about:
     RANNY REEVE, friend, teacher, composer and jazz piano player extrordinaire!! Happy 80th      Birthday, May 20th 2005. We wish you health, happiness and many more years on the road.....with all      ..that.. jaaaaazz!!

     Martha Trachtenberg: Next Wednesday, May 4, I'm opening for Sarah Lee Guthrie (Arlo's daughter) And her husband, Johnnie Irion, at the Brokerage. The show starts at 8:30,
and the tickets are $15. If you'd like to make reservations, call them at
516 785-9349 or 785-8655. The Brokerage is on Merrick Road in Bellmore. I'm also playing in one of the tsunami benefits organized by John-FlorSisante, later this month, but I'll send the details on that one later . . .

     The Huntington Choral Society will present:
The Saint Matthew Passion Of J.S. Bach
Sung in English; with double chorus and double orchestra
Saturday April 30 at 8pm
Huntington High School
Oakwood and McKay Roads
Huntington 11743
For ticket information call 421-SING

     Glen Roethel: Does Your Art Tell A Story? Maybe it can write a song.
Singer/songwriter and roving minstrel, Glen Roethel, paints with music.
For bright, tasteful entertainment at your next opening, call
516-456-8004 today, and reserve your date. Smooth vocals and acoustic
guitar, and if your art is talking...maybe an original song, too!

     Evelyn Ulex: Concert 20.May 2005 at 6.30pm
TransAtlantic Ensemble with TransAtlantic Music !!
music by Katchaturian, Milhaud, VColeman, Piazzolla, Debussy
Hrabba Atladottir- violin (Reikjavik), Mariam Adam- clarinet (NYC), Evelyn Ulex- piano (Berlin) at Frank&Camille's, 29 West 57th St, New York City (second floor)
RSVP Tel. 212-832-8289 or email jawdfs@earthlink.net  limited seating !!

Cathy Kreger: THE BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER AT STILLWATERS
2851 Ocean Ave
Seaford, NY
(516) 783-1999
There will be Food , fun and prizes for your $20 donation.   Yours truely will be the entertainment from 7pm - 10pm. Please join us in helping to raise money for BREAST CANCER and make your reservation now. Thank you!

ART

Open Gallery at Arndt's, 70 Main Street

Northport Village is proud to sponsor an open reception Saturday May 7th

6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Featuring new abstract work by Edward Joseph

Expressionist works by Jason Coughlin

and the Hard Edge Abstracts of Sandy Nemeroff.

The Galluccio Family Wineries will be serving wine. Cheese and crackers will also be offered.

Contact: Han Soon Murdock (631) 754-050

Kevin McMahon: Stoomzee.com ~presents~ The Vanderbilt Museum - photo collection by Kevin McMahon. Go to www.Stoomzee.com NORTHPORT/Photos - page 2.  Also view Photos of the Week by Kevin.

     Mary Ahern has been invited to show her Botanical Art at the Meet the
Artists Show in Milford Connecticut the weekend of May 14 & 15, 2005.
To see her upcoming show and personal appearance schedule don't forget
to visit her website at: http://www.MaryAhernArtist.com
     Mary Ahern
One Oleander Drive
Northport NY 11768
Mary Ahern Makes Art Naturally
http://www.MaryAhernArtist.com

     John Ellsworth: On April 30 and May 1 (10:00-5:00, Saturday and Sunday),
Daffodil Hill Fine Arts & Crafts Show. It is the
5th annual juried show sponsored by the Caumsett State Historical Park,
Lloyd Harbor, NY.
Daffodil Hill
Fine Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, April 20
Sunday, May 1
10-5 pm
For directions, click MAP

Forgotten Dinghies
©2005 John Ellsworth
Dear Friends,
Just letting you know there will be a fine arts and crafts show this coming weekend in Lloyd Harbor, NY, at Caumsett State Historical Park. The show is sponsored by the Lloyd Harbor Historical Society. There will be about 60 artisans, including myself, gathered at the Marshall Field Farm Complex.
During the winter, I photographed during and after several snow falls and started writing a column--Vantage Points--for the Northport Observer (Northport Arts Coalition).

DANCE

Posey School is registering students for the following summer programs:
Integrated Arts Camp for 4-8 year old students meets June 28 through July 28. Program Director, Dorit Netzer with Denise Tellier Cook.
Intensive Ballet Program for students with prior training ages 10 and older. Program Director, Elsa Posey
Musical Theater Camp for students ages 10 and older. Program Director, Elyssa Vanderpool
Further information at www.poseyschool.com or phone 631-757-2700
Posey School is now registering students for the 2005-2006 School Year.