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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.
Baumgarten on Light Up East Hampton Hanukkah celebration: 'Everyone is welcome’
Light Up East Hampton will celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 14, with the lighting of a giant menorah and entertainment for all ages. The event begins at 4 p.m. at Herrick Park, 67 Newtown Lane.
Parrish spokeswoman on Winter Welcome Day in Water Mill: 'Free to the entire community'
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will hold Winter Welcome Day on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering free admission, activities, and an artisan market in the Lichtenstein Theater.
Nesnick on free laser holiday Show in Huntington: 'Every year is a different show'
A free Christmas laser-projection display has returned for its second year in Huntington, with nightly shows running through the holiday season at 41 Homeland Drive.
Romaine on Big Duck holiday lighting event: A tradition that brings ‘our communities together’
The Big Duck in Flanders will hold its annual holiday lighting on Wednesday, Dec. 3, an event expected to draw hundreds of residents as it marks nearly 40 years of the county’s longstanding seasonal tradition.
Pecorale on Holiday Shopping Weekend at Sagtikos Manor: 'The gift shop is very different'
Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore is offering two holiday events in support of local history, both well-established traditions.
Severino on Girls Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show: 'A magical experience'
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is preparing to open its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport. The walk-through event will run from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Everybody Loves Raymond exhibit: 'It's going to be amazing!'
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will open its “Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years” exhibit on Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at 11 a.m. at its Stony Brook location.
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