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Horse spotted hanging out in Islip pub: Humane Long Island
ISLIP, N.Y. (PIX11) – A horse was seen hanging out by the bar in a Long Island restaurant over the weekend, according to Humane Long Island. The horse was spotted inside The Harp & Hound at 528 Main St. in Islip, according to social media posts obtained by the humane society. One of the photos showed the horse standing with multiple partons by the bar.
Paranormal Cirque III heads to Smith Haven Mall Aug. 1 to 4
The circus is back in town but this time the adults will have all the fun. Paranormal Cirque III arrives at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from August 1 to 4 featuring a brand new show for mature audiences. The circus will once again be under the big...
Great South Bay Music Festival 2024 Brings Rock, Jam, & Reggae Favorites To Long Island [Photos]
Great South Bay Music Festival returned to Shorefront Park in Patchogue, NY over the weekend for four days of music featuring an eclectic mix of rock, jam, and reggae artists. The festival’s daily schedule was organized by genre, offering something for every type of music lover. Thursday, July 18th, kicked off the event with a guitar-heavy lineup showcasing the talents of blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Jim Messina brought a nostalgic touch with his classic hits, while young prodigy Brandon “Taz” Niederauer impressed with his energetic performance. Kerry Kearney added to the mix with his blues-infused rock, and other notable acts kept the momentum going, making for an electrifying start to the festival.
Paranormal Cirque Comes To Lake Grove!
This creepy, almost “haunted” circus is making a few stops on Long Island. You may see the big tent set up at Smithhaven Mall during the summer months, that features amazing performers and fun for the whole family...well this experience targets a different audience. You must be over 17-years-old to step foot into this paranormal world. The “creatures” you’ll see underneath this tent are highly trained and have amazing circus abilities. This show is definitely not for the faint of heart. If you scare easily, it may not be for you. You be the judge and watch the video below!
The sign’s up! Chick-fil-A coming soon to Farmingville
Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in Ronkonkoma. Click here to book your in-person tour today. Chick-fil-A’s footprint on Long Island is getting bigger. The fast-food chicken chain is set to open a new location in Farmingville later...
Tanger Outlets Deer Park Celebrates Families with Back-to-School Luau, Aug. 10
Tanger Outlets Deer Park invites shoppers to say Aloha to the school season with its Back-to-School Luau on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 1 – 3 p.m. While shopping the latest looks and best deals from top brands including Nike, Crocs, J. Crew and Gap, families can celebrate with an array of fun-filled activities, games and giveaways and learn how to hula from traditional Polynesian dancers. TangerClub Gold & Platinum Members can enjoy a complimentary frozen tropical treat.
Chicken Hill Country Picnic and BBQ returns to Setauket Aug. 17
A fun family event that celebrates a forgotten part of the history of the Three Villages. Tickets are now on sale for the Three Village Community Trust’s 9th annual Chicken Hill BBQ, a genuine old-fashioned country picnic to be held on the lawn of the Bruce House and the Rubber Factory Worker Houses, 148 Main St., Setauket on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LIMEHOF Presents Free “Beatles on the Balcony” Concert Featuring The Liverpool Shuffle, July 28th, 2pm
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will hold a free concert entitled “Beatles on the Balcony” featuring The Liverpool Shuffle (a popular Long Island based Beatles tribute band) on July 28th at 2pm at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook museum location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY).
Uncle Joe’s officially opens in former Wading River Pizza location
Uncle Joe’s Famous Pizzeria now counts four locations on Long Island. The Hamptons-based pizzeria company announced the takeover of Wading River Pizza in Wading River this winter. As of May, it has officially rebranded it as Uncle Joe’s, offering to-go and full sit-down dining services. Led by Tana...
Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine Opens In Sound Beach
Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine – located in the Brookhaven hamlet of Sound Beach at 157 Whitestone Road – held its soft opening in early July 2024. As the name implies, the eatery’s menu boasts a number of Peruvian-inspired dishes, like the bistec a lo pobre: grilled skirt steak marinated with chimichurri sauce, served with a fried egg, plantain, and fries.
‘A Noble Art’ — William Sidney Mount’s portraits take center stage at the Long Island Museum
Art is more than a communion between artist and audience. It is a point of entry into understanding the past, assessing the present, and perhaps even informing the future. A Noble Art: A New Look at the Portraits of William Sidney Mount on display at Long Island Museum’s Art Museum (LIM) through December 15, examines this dynamic through a 27-piece exhibit.
Chilean world music artist Pablo Araneda to enchant Long Island audiences
Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon. Click here for tickets to ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ performing July 11 through Sept. 1. The dream began at his family’s dining room table in Santiago, Chile. A young Pablo Araneda intently...
Centereach High School and Newfield High School artists honored with SCALA scholarships
Centereach High School artist, Alexandra Cesa, and Newfield High School artist, Catarina Pacheco, have been awarded $100 scholarships from the Suffolk County Art Alliance Association. This prestigious honor recognizes the outstanding artistic talents of these students. “Alexandra and Catarina have demonstrated remarkable growth and vision in their artistic journeys,” said...
‘Dawgs’ from around the world arrive at Wing It On! in Copiague
Long Island’s only Wing It On! location is about to start selling franks — in the form of Nomad Dawgs, a foodie concept “that takes guests on a journey to savor unique varieties of hot dogs from around the world.”. So reads an announcement issued this week...
Supreme Philly Cheesesteaks to be replaced by taco eatery in Babylon
Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon. Click here for tickets to ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ performing July 11 through Sept. 1. Babylon Village has lost its go-to Philadelphia-style cheesesteak joint. Supreme Philly Cheesesteaks, founded by Plainview’s Jerry Paiaros in...
Kids Korner: July 25 to August 1, 2024
Children ages five through ten are invited to the Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington to create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s exhibitions on July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. Each week’s project will be exciting and different! Programs will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park, weather-permitting. $10 per child includes all art supplies and admission to the museum. No advance registration required. www.heckscher.org.
Summer Cabaret Series at the Sieminski Theater this August
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The very best in Broadway, jazz and rock in three very unique cabaret-style shows will debut this August in Somerset County at the Sieminski Theater. Why travel all the way to New York City when you can experience authentic New York City-style cabarets right in central NJ in Basking Ridge? This August, the versatile and state-of-the art Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge will be transformed into a genuine cosmopolitan cabaret setting with table seating, light bites, and a cash bar. Doors open at 7 PM. Upon arrival, each patron receives a glass of...
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