January 2007
The NAC Board wishes everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
The following events take place because of your membership!
If you want to learn about your membership status, go to the end of this newsletter.
NAC SPONSORED EVENTS
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MUSIC AND DANCE OF CHINA- With an eye toward bridging the cultural gap between the East and West, the Northport Arts Coalition will host a program of Chinese traditional music and dance on Wednesday, January 10th at 7pm at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave. Featured will be the students of choreographer Stella Shieh, a Long Island resident who has taught in some of the most prestigious Chinese schools in the metro NY area. The program will encompass music (the Chinese pipe and the zither) and song. The dancers will perform in traditional costume. FREE ADMISSION. Tickets required and advised. Call (631) 261-6930 for ticket information.
OPERA NIGHT – Jan 5 at 8:00 p.m. at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport. Consider singing or just listening to the beautiful music. Singers...bring sheet music. Isabella Eredita-Johnson is the accompanist and the audience is receptive and warm. Caffe Portofino provides an intimate atmosphere that is perfect for a cameo showcasing of opera. For additional information contact Isabella at vivaldi222@aol.com or call (631) 261-2387.
DOING MUSIC - January 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel, Ave. Come enjoy a recital of exquisite music by virtuoso lutenist Christopher Morrongiello. His recital will be played on an authentic gut-strung Renaissance lute. Meet the artist after the performance. Refreshments will be served. FREE Admission. For tickets call the library at (631) 261-6930
POETS IN PORT will take place at 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 26, at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport. Featured poet will be Richard Bronson. Enjoy an evening of poetry reading, in a café environment, with fellow poets, friends, and poetry lovers. For additional information contact Kate Dellis-Stover at stover01@optonline.net
NORTHPORT READER’S THEATER - ACTORS - No Auditions! No Rehearsals! No Memorizing Lines! The Northport Reader's Theater will be reading "Couples" by Rich Orloff. The play is a series of eight charming vignettes about different types of relationships. The next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. Readers and audience members are invited. For further information or to sign up to read contact Jo Ann Katz at jak@cosmeticmall.com or 631-261-5089.
MUSIC
Melissa Maravell will be performing at
the Harborfield
Public Library on Sunday January 28 @ 2pm. admission is free.
Melissa will be performing a varied program- folk-
originals - pop standards-
accompanying herself on guitar. For further info Harborfields Public
Library
631.757.4200
THEATER
Kevin O’Neill and his partner Richard T. Dolce will be hosting a gala on June 16th to celebrate the opening of The John W. Engeman Theater on Main Street in Northport. The Theater season will begin on June 28th. Remarkable changes are taking place, including seating which will provide excellent site lines.
The focus on comfort has not limited the focus on the aesthetic, and thus the famed 17th century murals in the theater will remain. The NAC community is looking forward to this wonderful event.
VISUAL ARTS
NAC member Ward Hooper was chosen as "Man of the Year” in The Times of Northport/East Northport
You can now view the artwork of NAC member Leila Atkinson on her new website http://www.leilaatkinson.com/
Ongoing exhibition at the Twomey Gallery of Huntington, featuring the work of James Twomey III (fine-art photography) and Victoria Twomey (alternative imaging). The cheerful in-home gallery space includes the studios of both artists and is open for private appointments year round. For information about gift certificates, special events or to make an appointment call 631-754-1009 or go to www.twomeygallery.com.
Leeanna Chipana of Stevenson Academy is now registering for the Winter 2007 Term. Registration deadline is Jan. 20th. Classes in oil painting, drawing, cast drawing, figure drawing & painting, landscape painting, sculpture, pottery, writing, and art business are now forming. Call 516-922-8011 to register today. The Stevenson Academy of Fine Arts, 20 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. http://www.thestevensonacademy.com, info@thestevensonacademy.com
NAC member Jim Ryan will be appearing at the Book Revue in Huntington on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 7:30pm. Come hear Jim speak about his new book "Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up". Purchase a signed copy of this soon to be best seller. Find out more about Jim at his website, JimRyanTalks.com.
FILM
Creativity Monthly FilmSeries@cinemaartscentre – Tuesday, January 30 at 7:30 pm only.
Absolute Wilson – A fascinating portrait of legendary theater director Rober Wilson. In Person: Guests from the Film, plus Elkda Rifkin:Program Director Watermill Center. Advanced tickets recommended Call 631 423-7811
POETRY
Victoria Twomey will read her poetry at the Hecksher Museum "First Friday" series of music and poetry on Friday Feb 2nd. Enjoy the Northport High School choir and Victoria's moving words. Performance begins at 6:30 pm. Free admission.
Monday, January 8th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Charlene Knadle and Barbara Southard will facilitate a discussion of
poems in the current issue of Poetry Magazine at Half Hollow Hills Library 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 11746 631-421-4530 http://hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us/calendars/netcal.htm
Friday, January 19th, 8:00pm
The Poetry Cafe at Huntington Historical
Society
Barn welcomes featured poets, hosted by George Wallace at HHS Conklin
Barn,
Corner High St/Rte 110, Huntington
(Route 110 and High Street, two blocks south of Main Street) Open
reading to
follow
Friday,
January 19th, 8:00pm The Poetry Cafe at Huntington Historical Society Barn
welcomes featured poets, hosted
by George Wallace at HHS Conklin Barn, Corner High St/Rte 110,
Huntington
(Route 110 and High Street, two blocks south of Main Street) Open
reading to
follow
Sunday, January 21st,7:00– 9:00 P.M . The JCC’s Poetry reading series presents poet, Barbara Reiher-Meyers at Mid Island JCC of Plainview, 45Manetto Hill Road. 516-822-3535 Members:Free Non=Members, $3.00 donation Open reading will follow www.miyjcc.org
Friday, January 19th, 8:00pm
The Poetry Cafe at Huntington Historical Society Barn welcomes featured poets, hosted by George Wallace at HHS Conklin Barn, Corner High St/Rte 110, Huntington Route 110 and High Street, two blocks south of Main Street) Open reading to follow
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PERFORMING ARTS
Amy Connor is appearing as Charity Hope Valentine, the eternally optimistic dance hall hostess, in Township Theatre Group's production of "Sweet Charity." Lots of singing (Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, and more) and even more dancing! Performances are at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. The production runs on January 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21. Fridays and Saturdays the curtain is at 8pm, and Sundays it's at 2pm. Tickets are on sale now through the group's web-site (www.townshiptheatregroup.com) and through TheaterMania (1-866-811-4111or www.ovationtix.com).
DANCE
NAC member, Elsa Posey (founder and director of the Posey School) was recently chosen as the Times of Northport and East Northport's “Woman of the Year” for her artistic contributions to the community.
MEMBER NEWS
WANTED - PLAYWRIGHTS
The Northport Reader's Theater, under the auspices of the Northport Arts Coalition, is looking for playwrights who would like their plays read aloud at one of our meetings. The next meeting is at 7:30 on Wednesday, January 31 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. Playwrights are invited to attend and lead a discussion of their work after the reading. For further information contact Jo Ann Katz at jak@cosmeticmall.com or 631-261-5089.
Lynda Lehmann has published a series of short articles on art and the creative process at Creativity Portal: www.creativity-portal.com/articles/lynda-lehmann , including "Art and Power," "Think Small," "Don't Ask Me Why" and "Art and Beauty." You can also read them on her blog at Absolute Arts. The links are posted on her site www.lyndalehmann.com.
FRENCH CABARET
ACT -
looking for
one or two persons (male or female) interested in vintage French
songs... must
play an instrument preferably the accordion.
Leave a message for Yvette
at yobrien@suffolk.lib.ny.us
who will contact you.
Judi Hason invites you to join them on Wed. evenings 7:45 - 8:45 pm for Tai Chi class with George Graf at Posey School, 57 Main Street Northport. Beginners and advanced students are all welcomed. For questions or more information please call 631-368-8701.
Alice Weiser invites you to Catch the Wonder! Constant Wonder, the children's performing duo, has a busy line-up of January shows. In addition to numerous school and library performances, they will have several public performances this month. On January 20th, you can catch them at Barnes & Noble bookstore on Route 110 in Huntington at 5 pm. On January 21st, they will present "Animals Revealed!" at two shows at The Brooklyn Children's Museum at 1 pm and 2 pm. For more information, check out their website at www.constantwonder.com.
Welcome New Members – Ruth Axt, Daniel Ragone,
And thank you to those who renewed - Mellissa Maravell & Richard Podlesney, Yvetter & Bill O’Brien, Jim Ryan, and Maggie Kalar
Your Membership status:
We are going through our records and will be sending out on-line membership forms to those of you whose yearly membership is due. We hope you will continue to be a part of our growing arts community and look forward to hearing from you. We will also contact those who do not have e-mail.
We believe the arts foster community and encourage humanistic values. Not only do we sponsor & bring such events as Sundays in the Park, Poets in Port, Village Hall Art Shows, Readers Theater Group, Opera Nights, NAC Wednesday's and Doing Music into the community, we also reach out to our local schools, inviting students to participate in our art programs. We are a non-profit, volunteer arts coalition made up of artists and art lovers.
We send out a monthly NAC newsletter to almost 1000 people on Long Island announcing membership news and upcoming art events on Long Island. We also give 69 artists and organizations opportunity to link their website onto ours. We were given a weekly “NAC for the Arts” page in the Northport Observer where we report upcoming events and feature local artists. We have a comprehensive website at www.northportarts.org which is updated each month by our volunteer graphic website designer, George Hart.
We know you see the importance of what we are trying to do and understand how we are working in our coalition to bring our community together through the arts. It is your continued support that keeps us growing strong. Your tax deductible membership and contributions help us pay out artist stipends, CPA fees, liability insurance, publicity costs, promotional materials, mailings, and office supplies.
We thank you again for your continued support and wish you all a happy, healthy New Year!
Sincerely,
Lauren Paige and Pat Bond