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News by Donna Rolando on South Shore Press


Mar 7, 2026

Brookhaven Library to Host St. Patrick’s Day Gold Hunt

Annual gold hunt open to the public.

Mar 3, 2026

Center Moriches library to host children’s gardening program March 16

The Center Moriches Free Public Library will host Kids Can Grow! Organic Gardening for Children and Their Parents on Monday, March 16, offering hands-on instruction for children and connecting families to the library’s seed lending program.

Mar 2, 2026

Mastic Beach librarian on Spinnin' Wax vinyl event: 'A great experiment'

The Mastic Beach Satellite Branch will host its first-ever Spinnin’ Wax Vinyl Listening Party on Thursday, March 5, inviting record fans of all genres to bring a favorite album and listen together.

Mar 1, 2026

Mastic Beach Singer-Songwriter Debuts New Album

I’m very much an in-the-moment kind of person.

Feb 27, 2026

Mastic-Moriches-Shirley community library to launch Community Cares Drive in March

The Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library will launch a Community Cares Drive in March to provide essentials to those in need.

Feb 26, 2026

Mastic Beach singer-songwriter on upcoming concerts: ‘music from the heart’

With a new album in the works, Mastic Beach singer-songwriter Melanie Morin looks ahead to bigger stages but remains focused on performing throughout Long Island at several upcoming concerts.

Feb 21, 2026

Russo on Friday Night Face Off in Port Jefferson: 'It's a lot of fun'

Theatre Three Productions in Port Jefferson draws audience members into the act with its Friday Night Face Off, which has been called the longest running improv comedy show on Long Island, in operation since 2003.

Feb 21, 2026

ListenUp! President on Spring Carnival Music & Arts Fest: 'immersive indoor amusement park experience'

ListenUp! Long Island is hosting its Spring Carnival Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, March 7, in Patchogue with an immersive atmosphere designed to banish winter blues.

Feb 16, 2026

Verbeck on Star Party at Moriches Branch: 'Jupiter is in a great position for viewing'

Long Islanders are invited to celebrate the night sky during the Astronomy Star Party, held monthly throughout the winter at Moriches Branch Library.

Feb 13, 2026

Allan on Cabaret Night fundraiser in Bellport: 'The Gateway is pretty unique'

The Gateway in Bellport is hosting a Cabaret Night fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring cocktails, cuisine, and live Broadway music in the original barn.

Feb 11, 2026

Bull on International Pokémon Day in Bellport: 'I expect it to be a good turnout'

South Country Library will celebrate International Pokémon Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, with free activities for all ages, including card games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22 Station Road.

Feb 9, 2026

East Patchogue artist Mark Van Wagner on Repercussions show: 'Wherever I go I collect sand'

East Patchogue artist Mark Van Wagner will present his first solo exhibition, "Mark Van Wagner: Repercussions," at Gallery North in Setauket, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19.

Feb 5, 2026

Folk-pop artist Sam Robbins to kick off WinterTide concert series: ‘A real conversation between me and the audience’

Port Jefferson will host the WinterTide Concert Series on Fridays throughout February and March, beginning with singer-songwriter Sam Robbins on Friday, Feb. 6.

Jan 30, 2026

Heart Month screenings in Suffolk County: 'Prevention is key'

Stony Brook University Hospital is marking American Heart Month with screenings and education, targeting the nation’s leading killer for both men and women.

Jan 27, 2026

Rodgers on Super Bowl tribute at Long Island hall of fame: 'a little more fun'

Centereach singer/songwriter Mike the Rodgers is kicking off gameday with the best of halftime highlights on Feb. 8 at Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook.

Jan 26, 2026

Artist on 'Luminous Afterimages' exhibit and workshop in Shoreham: 'Expect the unexpected'

A Rocky Point artist will lead a hands-on light painting workshop at North Shore Public Library in Shoreham on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m., coinciding with the opening of her month-long exhibition, “Luminous Afterimages.”

Jan 24, 2026

Weng on Silk Road Reverie at Seuket library: 'Music and dance are among the best ways to celebrate the new year'

The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket will host a Lunar New Year celebration featuring “Silk Road Reverie: A Journey in Dance and Rhythm” on Saturday, Feb. 7, inviting Suffolk County residents to explore the history and cultural exchange of the ancient Silk Road through dance and live percussion.

Jan 22, 2026

Hamlet Gets Dance-Theater Makeover at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center will present a family-friendly dance-theater version of "The Tragedy of Hamlet" starting Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.

Jan 19, 2026

Sound Symphony Orchestra conductor on Port Jefferson concert: 'I always try to get my audiences involved'

Long Island-based Sound Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of Brahms and Dvořák on Friday, Jan. 30, at JFK Middle School in Port Jefferson Station.

Jan 16, 2026

Nichols on Stony Brook Valentine Craft Fair: 'There’s stuff for everyone'

The Valentine Craft and Gift Fair is set to return to Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, with about 90 vendors offering treats, gifts, and handmade goods.

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Joe the Box Celebrates America First Spirit

“Joe the Box” has become one of Suffolk County’s most recognizable America-First personalities, turning The America First Warehouse in Ronkonkoma into what supporters call “the most patriotic venue in all the land.”