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Christina of 123 Andrés on Guild Hall performance: 'This is going to be fully interactive'
Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés will perform an engaging family-friendly show at the Guild Hall in East Hampton on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Ainslie on JAWsome in Cold Spring Harbor: 'The kids love to look through the museum and find the sharks'
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is hosting a shark-themed scavenger hunt through the end of August to mark the 50th anniversary of the film Jaws and engage families with interactive programming tied to the iconic movie’s re-release.
Needham on LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival: 'I think people are going to love it'
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook will launch its first-ever LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10, showcasing a lineup of music-focused documentaries and live performances.
Powers on Wilderness Survival Series in Centerport: 'When disaster strikes...you're left to lean back on your survival skills'
The Wilderness Survival Series continues this month at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, where experts will highlight one of the most essential survival skills: making fire with friction.
Denton on Long Island Live Steamer's public run days: 'We've become very popular'
The volunteers at Long Island Live Steamers are inviting train enthusiasts of all ages to experience the world of model railroads during upcoming public run days in Southaven County Park.
Walsh on Long Island Maritime Museum's Seafood Fest: 'Come out and have fun'
The Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville will host its 32nd annual Seafood Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24.
Kalmar Nyckel hosts final free Greenport deck tour: ‘We love sharing our history’
Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, will offer a final free deck tour in Greenport on Saturday, Aug. 2, before departing for Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Sussman on Crossroads of Verse in Huntington Station: 'We try to keep it interesting'
The Walt Whitman Birthplace is hosting Crossroads of Verse, a combination of poetry and music, on Friday, July 18, followed by an open mic event for the audience.
Grover on Guild Hall's Hamptons Institute: 'The topics are nationally relevant'
“SNL: 50 Years of American Satire” is the next program in Guild Hall’s Hamptons Institute, a forum aimed at sparking dialogue on timely topics each Monday night in July.
Roden on Hamptons Youth Triathlon: 'This is a big year for us'
More than 200 middle school girls from across Long Island are expected to participate in the Hamptons Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 12, as i-tri marks the 16th season of its program in Sag Harbor.
Harbes on Fourth of July celebration at Mattituck farm: 'The farm is a fun place’
Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is hosting a Fourth of July celebration featuring free live music, family activities, and farm-fresh food from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. The event highlights include daily concerts, pig races, and the debut of two miniature Highland cows.
Strassfield on 'Independency' exhibit at Southampton Arts Center: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
Southampton Arts Center is marking Independence Day with Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years, an exhibition featuring Apollo mission flags and a George Washington kerchief among its highlights.
McKenna on Hampton's Wine & Food Classic: 'It's fun for everyone'
The Hamptons Wine & Food Classic returns to Stony Brook Southampton University for its second year on Saturday, July 19, combining live music with culinary offerings for an evening organized by Taste Long Island Events.
Lavender Festival brings artisans to Manorville farm: ‘The only you-pick lavender farm on Long Island’
Hoshyla Farms, a five-generation farm in Manorville, is opening its grounds to the public this weekend for a two-day Lavender Festival.
Cast member on Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore: ‘The music is incredible’
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is bringing H.M.S. Pinafore to new audiences this summer with performances across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including a free outdoor show in Huntington on July 3.
Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’
Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.
East Hampton Art Affair director on upcoming show: 'We really encourage people to come out'
More than 100 artists from across the country and beyond will showcase original work at the third annual East Hampton Art Affair, returning to Herrick Park June 28–29.
Reichert Planetarium director on 'Alien Safari': 'It’s funny, dramatic and humorous'
The Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium is launching a new interactive program, Alien Safari: The Live Show, on Saturday, July 12. The show combines science and entertainment in a one-time event at 1 p.m.
Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'
The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.
Betesh on LVIS Fair in East Hampton: 'It's a great day for everyone'
One of East Hampton’s longest-running summer traditions returns Saturday, June 14, as the Ladies’ Village Improvement Society hosts its 130th annual LVIS Fair—a major community fundraiser featuring family activities, local vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
George Santos From Behind Bars: Week Two
Week two in what some here dramatically — and perhaps not inaccurately — call “hell on earth.”
Bayport-Blue Point Central School District Called Out Over Lead Testing
The New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, issued an unflattering audit report on the Bayport-Blue Point Central School District with regard to lead in the school’s drinking water.