MAY 2006

NAC EVENTS

 

The Northport Arts Coalition has reorganized: Lauren Paige, chairperson, Pat Bond; vice chair and acting treasurer, Terry Lister; corresponding secretary, Tara Kavangh; secretary , and Charlotte Koons; board member.  We are all very excited to meet new challenges as NAC continues to grow and thrive in the community. We now have over 260 members and email our NAC Newsletter out to over 1000 people all over Long Island.

 

 To the membership from Isabella, from our retiring chairperson:: NAC is going through a lot of change! I have resigned as the NAC Chairperson, after serving as board Member for 2 years, co-chairman for 2 years, and chairperson for 4 years. I have seen the organization through its inception to its current state. Growing pains can be somewhat challenging, yet NAC is strong and fully equipped to continue with excellent programs and community service to artists.  

<>I am extremely proud of NAC's growth---we have expanded our membership to almost 300, and our programs are numerous and wide reaching. I will continue being a very helpful member of the organization, and encourage each and every one of you to contribute your part in assisting the Northport Arts Coalition in its future growth. Get involved!  The Red Hat Ladies join me in the Dance!”

 

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The Northport Theater for the Performing Arts

& the Northport Arts Coalition present

 

Opera Romantica

Italian scenes and arias by Verdi, Gluck, Mozart, Monteverdi and Puccini, with narration.

 

General Director: Michelle Whittaker

Musical Director: Tara Kavanagh

Artistic Director: Jeremy Black

 

Performers: Ruthann Turekian, Gina Haver, Tara Kavanagh, Kara Cornell, Kirsten Kane, Jinho Hwang, Jim Greening, Jeremy Black

 

(At the newly opened Northport Theater)

 

Saturday May 6^th, 2006 7pm

$20 $18 Seniors/Students

Online: http://www.NorthportTheater.org

Call: (631) 261-2900

 

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

at 7:30 PM

The Northport Arts Coalition in Cooperation With

The Northport Public Library

Presents:

TRIO MUSICA

Gene Keyes     Suzanne Valerio     Sandy Valerio

Clarinet                          Cello                              Piano

Enjoy an evening of chamber music with Trio Musica featuring Sue Valerio (principal ‘cellist of the Long Island Philharmonic, clarinetist Gene Keyes, and pianist Sandy Valerio, The Brahms Clarinet Trio will be featured. All are welcome.

 

 

Free tickets can be reserved by calling the Library at  631 261-6930

 

The Northport Arts Coalition presents.... OPERA NIGHT at the Caffe! June 2, 8:00 First Friday in June Caffe Portofino, 249 Main Street, Northport Singers, bring music for a fun and casual evening of performance For information, contact Isabella vivaldi222@aol.com (creator of the series)

 

NORTHPORT THEATER EVENTS

 

After the success of the Theater's first production, BROOKLYN BOY in March, the Northport Theater for the Performing Arts is once again offering a first rate quality show, THE LION IN WINTER, set to debut on Thursday, April 27th at 8 pm. Produced by Authors' Playhouse, the show is an historical drama made famous by the movie version starring Peter O’Toole as Henry II, King of England and Katherine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine. You won’t want to miss THE LION IN WINTER performed at the Northport Theater for the Performing Arts on Friday evening,   May 5, and     Sunday afternoon, May 7^th Just when you thought a mother’s love was sacrosanct and the foundation of our American Pie society, come on in and get a good dose of Eleanor of Aquitaine in the play made famous by Peter O’Toole and Katherine Hepburn in the movie version out in 1968.

The play should be listed in the dictionary under "conditional love." Behave my son and daddy will give you the kingdom, and so the play moves fairly rapidly and smoothly. The conflict arises from Henry’s intention to pass over his eldest son, Richard, and his middle son, Geoffrey, and install as his successor the youngest and easily the least admirable and capable John. What follows is a joy to watch as each of the family plots against the rest; son against father, brother against brother and wife against husband. The cast includes Jean Hipskind, Bill Casalino, Jack West, Michael Kenney, Matt Pappadia, Tom McIntyre and Lucia Curatolo.  Produced by the Authors’ Playhouse, written by James Goldman, directed by Marcalan Glassberg. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $18 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased online at www.authorsplayhouse.org    or call  1-866-811-4111. For further information, visit the website, www.AuthorsPlayhouse.net or www.NorthportTheater.org or call the box office at 631-261-2900

 

 

MUSIC

 

Internationally renowned concert pianist, Francesco Attesti will be appearing at the Northport Library on Friday evening, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.  The program will include selections by Chopin, Brahms, Debussy and Liszt.  There will be a "Meet the Artist Reception" immediately following, with refreshments donated by Copenhagen Bakery. This free concert is sponsored by the Northport Rotary Club, and is Mr. Attesti's only metropolitan New York area appearance before he returns to Europe to complete his summer tour.  Free tickets will be available at both libraries after May 1.

 

The Northport Chorale's 3rd annual Flea Market/Craft Sale will be held on Sunday, May 21st from 10 am to 4 pm.  Applications are currently being accepted for vendors to participate at Northport Harbor Park at the corner of Main Street and Bayview Ave. in the Village of Northport.
The cost is $40 for a 10 x 10 foot space. 

 

 

 

Nocellos, Wed, May 17^th an evening of fine dining and entertainment by the members of the Northport Opera Company. Call (631) 262-8565 for reservations.

 

 

Celebrate our beloved Duke Ellington's 107th Birthday with some > straight ahead, burnin', foot stompin' jazz ?!  Be sure to join Mike > Longo's swingin' 18-piece Big Band, the NY State of the Art Jazz > Ensemble next Tuesday, May 2 for a tribute to Duke at "Jazz Tuesdays" > in the Gillespie Auditorium at the New York Baha'i Center at 53 East > 11th Street (between University Place & Broadway).  There will be two > shows at 8:00 and 9:30.

 

Last Licks Cafe @ UU Fellowship of Huntington 109 Browns Rd. Huntington present
Women's A capella Ensemble Willow, and  The Northport Wind Ensemble: Saturday May 27th 8 PM.
www.lastlickscafe.com

 

VISUAL ARTS

 

May 6 & 7: Photographer John Ellsworth will be exhibiting his work at the Daffodil Hill Fine Arts & Crafts show at Caumsett State Historical Park, Lloyd Harbor. There will be 45 exhibitors featuring photography, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, and more. 

http://www.lloydharborhistoricalsociety.org/events-daffodil.html

 

May 2 - July 5: John Ellsworth will also be displaying one of his photos, "Moored," at the 3rd Annual Juried Photography Show in the Petite Gallery of the Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St, Huntington. Opening reception is Friday, May 12, 6-8pm.

 

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The Twomey Gallery in Huntington features the fine-art photography of James Twomey III and digital art of Victoria Twomey.

The cheerful in-home gallery space also encompasses the studios of both artists and is open for private appointments year round as a service to their valued customers. For information about special events or to make an appointment call 631-754-1009 or go to www.twomeygallery.com.

 

FILM

AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL '06

Sponsored by Stuart and Ginger Polisner, and the Eastern Shore Long Island chapter of The Links

Join us for a lively week-long festival featuring the best new African-American comedy, drama, documentary, and music movies!  Filmmakers In Person, Live Music, Food, and Art!   April 28 to May 4 For details go to  www.cinemaartscentre.org  

 

POETRY  

 

Friday, May 26^th, 7:30- 9:30 P.M. Northport Arts Coalition presents “Poetry In Port”, featuring  Beverly Smith, hosted by Kate Dellis-Stover, at Caffe’ Portofino , 249 Main Street , Northport, NY  11768 (Across from the Post Office)

 

Friday, May 19^th, 8:00  P.M.

The Poetry Cafe at Huntington Historical Society Barn presents featured reader, Mark Donnelly and Julie Sheehan, Gary Corseri,  Marc Weidershein, Norbert Krapf ,   hosted by George Wallace at HHS  Conklin Barn, Corner High St/Rte 110, Huntington

 

Friday, May 12^th, 7:00 PM "Poems of Italy". Poets George Wallace and Annabelle Mosele y, The Stevenson Academy of Fine Arts, 20 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. www.thestevensonacademy.com Free admission!  All are welcome.

 

Every Thursday-7:30 P.M.LIPC Peer Workshop.  Bring copies of a poem in need of peer review and critique. Open to poets at all levels, at Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street Huntington Voice: (631)427-5165 (meeting room will be displayed on computer screen in the lobby)  
        
Saturday, May 13, 2006 The Village Bookshoppe  4:00 PM  7 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY

(516) 764-1395 thevillagebookshoppe.com  YOLANDA COULAZ will read from and sign copies of her book of poetry:  SPIRITS AND OXYGEN

 

Constant Wonder is performing their "Who Lays the Eggs?" Springtime Show at Old Westbury Gardens, Sunday May 7th at 1pm. Later on that day, they are performing two benefit shows for Children's Museum of Manhattan (4:30 pm and 5:15 pm). For details, check out our website at www.constantwonder.com

 

 

PERFORMING ARTS

Under the capable direction of Jo Ann Katz, the Readers' Theater will be having its second meeting on Sunday, May 21, 2 to 5 p.m. at the East Northport Public Library.  Come join in the reading or just be an audience to a fascinating theatrical happening

 

Gene Connor directs "Much Ado About Nothing" with Syosset High School's award-winning theater program.  These extremely talented students - many of whom go on to professional theatrical careers - will be performing on May 19 at 7pm, May 20 at 7:30pm, and May 21 at 7:30pm.  Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased in advance by calling 516-364-5709 or at the door.

 

Bare Bones Theater Company presents its Spring Showcase on Monday and Tuesday evenings, June 5 and 6, at 8:00 at the Posey School of Dance, 57 Main St
Northport.  Details forthcoming.

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Comedy Night Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Featuring Peter Bales @ Trinity Episcopal Church 130 Main Street, Northport, NY  For reservations and information please call 261-7670 Ticket prices are: $15 Ea, $25 per Couple, $10 Seniors

 

DANCE

 

OPEN HOUSE AT POSEY SCHOOL IS MAY 8 TO 13 - You are invited to observe classes—visit   www.poseyschool.com  for schedule

 

AUDITION for adult dancers Modern Dance Company now forming More information call

 757-2700

 

Denise Cook is returning to teach in the Summer Creative Arts Camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 8  July 10 to 27 come for all three weeks or just one—dance, art, music and acting

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

 

  Welcome New Members and thank you to those who have renewed membership.  Lia Baldasano, ,  Meredith Callagan, Joanne Corretti,  Herb Freedman, , Ron Friesmann, , Teri George, Carol Harrington, , S.S Hubbard, , Lynda Lehman, , Harry, Lennon, Leslie Kerievsky, and Diane Lobaugh

 

For more about us, go to www.northportarts.org       If you would like to join this great organization and help promote art in our community, fill out the following form and send it to us with a check for $25.00 made out to NAC. For a yearly membership

 

 

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 Northport Arts Coalition

P. O. Box 508

Northport, NY 11768

 

 

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