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Freeport’s 'Movies in the Park' Continues with 'Trolls Band Together' on July 11
Families searching for a no-cost evening of entertainment will be thrilled as the screenings of free movies will continue on, July 11, 2024, after dusk., at Cow Meadow Park, 701 S. Main St. with Trolls Band Together. The event is under the auspices of Village Hall, and the free movies...
Dog named 'Roxi' found with note on side of Long Island highway
LONG ISLAND - A dog named ‘Roxi’ is looking for a home after being left on the side of a Long Island highway on Monday. Officials say the white female English mastiff was found tied to a pole on the Southern State Parkway with a note and a bowl of food.
Experience over 100 Years Of History At Nassau County Museum of Art
The Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) is a cultural and intellectual hub for art lovers in NYC. Inside, explore stunning exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Outside, enjoy manicured gardens, outdoor sculptures, and nature trails. Here’s your guide on planning your trip to the Nassau Country Museum, including the history of this establishment, how to get there and what to expect when you visit! As you approach the museum, the elegance of the Georgian mansion and the well-manicured gardens is mesmerizing. Inside, the museum houses impressive galleries featuring works by renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Auguste Rodin, and Larry Rivers. The museum’s rotating exhibitions ensure that there is always something new to see, covering a range of creative genres from classical to contemporary. This establishment is also a learning hub when it comes to the arts, The Manes Art and Education Center offers workshops, family programs, and art classes.
Nathan’s Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest kicks off soon in NYC
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Soon, 29 competitive eaters will take on the sport’s biggest stage on Coney Island to eat as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes. A crowd of thousands watched Miki Sudo defend her title by eating 51 hot dogs during the women’s competition. Her previous record was 48.5 […]
Sands Point Preserve Conservancy Presents The Avant-Garden Party Gala
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is hosting an Avant-Garden Party Gala on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hempstead House Garden. The magical affair will feature entertainment such as acrobats, sword-balancers and other performance artists. There will be a delicious buffet which will include vegetarian options and an open bar. The experience promises to push the boundaries of creativity while guests enjoy dinner and cocktails in the native-plant garden. The dinner will be followed by a dessert procession with delectable treats.
Anderson .Paak Brings The Malibu Tour To Jones Beach Theater
Eight-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak is heading on tour. The Super Bowl halftime performer announced The Malibu Tour, featuring Maurice Brown and Gawd, where he will perform his critically-acclaimed sophomore effort, Malibu, in its entirety. The 3-week trek will see .Paak make 14 stops with a performance at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY for the penultimate performance.
St. Rose of Lima Family Festival
St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa will hold their 2024 Family Festival from July 11th – 14th the first week and July 17th – 20th the second week. An annual tradition for over 50 years, this family friendly two week long fair features exciting carnival rides for all ages by Newton Shows, tasty festival food and treats, carnival games & prizes, and fun for the entire family!
Artist Finds Her Calling in Sea Glass
For Holly L’Hommedieu, working with sea glass seemed inevitable from the jump. Before her first birthday in the double digits, L’Hommedieu’s focus when at the beach was already probing through the sand and picking up whatever she saw, which included sea glass. “I grew up Read More ...
Your server is a robot at new eatery
A newly opened chicken restaurant in Hicksville includes among its staff a robot server who delivers meals from the kitchen to the table. The good news:. The restaurant is Peri Peri Guys on South Broadway in the Big Lots shopping strip. It’s part of an international network of chicken restaurants with a distinctive flame-grilled chicken and exotic spices with a Portuguese and South African derivation.
Renowned Sculptor John DiNaro's Artwork Showcased at Freeport Recreation Center
The Freeport Recreation Center is proudly displaying the artwork of acclaimed artist John DiNaro for two months, beginning on July 7. The art is being exhibited at the center’s Art Alcove, which has been procured by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to further the presence of art in the lives of local residents.
Oyster Bay walking tours highlight history
Residents interested in local history are invited to embark on a journey through time with a guided walking tour of historic Oyster Bay, where echoes of the past meet footsteps in the present. Raynham Hall Museum, located at 30 West Main Street in the hamlet of Oyster Bay, offers a two-hour, historic walk through Oyster Bay, spanning 1.5 miles.
PHOTO: Baldwin Community Garden celebrates 10 years
The Baldwin Community Garden marked its 10-year milestone on June 21 with festivities that included live music, raffles, and hors d’oeuvres. Spearheaded by the Baldwin Civic Association, the garden’s origins trace back to 2013 when Rita Cavanaugh, leading the association’s Beautification Committee, proposed the idea of establishing a green space in Baldwin. This vision was supported by then Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran.
Lauren Reiss of Baldwin reflects on art exhibits
Lauren Reiss, 74, of Baldwin, never pictured herself dabbling in the arts, and even hesitated when her girlfriend, Nancy Levy, invited her to join a drawing workshop at the Baldwin Public Library right before the coronavirus pandemic. “I really wasn’t interested,” Reiss said. “I wasn’t going to go, but my...
Peering through Planting Fields’ history
Here, (a palimpsest) applies to architecture—layers of history are visible in the remnants of these buildings.”. Planting Fields Arboretum is set to offer a unique historical walking tour, “Planting Fields as Palimpsest,” led by Marie Penny, the Planting Fields Foundation’s Michael D. Coe archivist. Scheduled for July 20, this tour is a first for the arboretum, featuring an archivist as the guide.
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