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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
CEED educator on Suffolk Birding Record, Big Bird Bonfire: 'Very excited’
Birders in Suffolk County are invited to celebrate a record-breaking year at the Big Bird Eco-Bonfire on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) in Brookhaven.
Luciano on Port Jefferson Ice Festival: 'This is the biggest ice festival on Long Island'
Guinness World Record ice sculptor Richard Daly will headline the seventh annual Port Jefferson Ice Festival on Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, when thousands of visitors are expected to attend the winter event in the village.
Port Jefferson Chamber official on Mac & Cheese Crawl: 'It's a very, very popular event'
The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will hold its Mac & Cheese Crawl on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, featuring 12 participating restaurants and locations in lower Port Jefferson.
Ballet Long Island director on upcoming performance: 'It's kind of a fun ballet'
Ballet Long Island in Ronkonkoma is offering two family-focused events in January that combine live performances with opportunities to support young dancers.
Treder-Wolff on (mostly) TRUE THINGS in Port Jefferson: 'You'll laugh, you'll feel stuff'
Three Long Islanders will perform in (mostly) TRUE THINGS, a storytelling game show where audiences try to spot subtle lies in mostly true personal stories.
DEC spokesman on First Day Hikes in Ridge and Wading River: 'What better day is there to start?'
Long Islanders can kick off 2026 with a healthy start by joining First Day Hikes at Ridge Conservation Area and Wildwood State Park, events sponsored by the New York Department of Conservation (DEC).
Port Jefferson Chamber on Festival of Trees: 'another reason to come to the village'
The Port Jefferson Festival of Trees is underway at Port Jefferson Village Center, featuring 30 decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, nonprofits and residents through Jan. 2.
James Joyce GM on Patchogue Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl: 'We hope it will be even bigger this year'
The Patchogue Official Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl returns on Saturday, Dec. 20, where it is expected to draw hundreds to this annual observance from 3 to 9 p.m.
Lucharitos GM on Reindeer Paint Party in Center Moriches: 'It's going to be a lot of fun'
Center Moriches’ Lucharitos will host its first Reindeer Paint Party on Sunday, Dec. 21, giving local residents an opportunity to create holiday-themed art in the café’s private space while enjoying food and drinks.
Longwood Estate director on holiday train display: 'They just stand there in awe'
Inspired by a 5-year-old boy’s wish for a train set, the Brookhaven Township holiday train display is on track for this Christmas season.
Srivastava on Box of Chocolates holiday concert in Bay Shore: 'We have fun and music'
A Box of Chocolates: Holiday Sampler and Singalong returns to Bay Shore on Saturday, Dec. 20, bringing a new lineup of performers to the Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk (UUSSS) for the monthly concert series known for its mix of musical styles.
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Longwood Teacher Earns National Recognition
A Longwood Central School District educator is earning national recognition as she prepares to close out a decades-long career in the classroom, adding to a list of honors that highlight her impact.