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Walsh on Long Island Maritime Museum's Seafood Fest: 'Come out and have fun'
The Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville will host its 32nd annual Seafood Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24.
Kalmar Nyckel hosts final free Greenport deck tour: ‘We love sharing our history’
Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, will offer a final free deck tour in Greenport on Saturday, Aug. 2, before departing for Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Sussman on Crossroads of Verse in Huntington Station: 'We try to keep it interesting'
The Walt Whitman Birthplace is hosting Crossroads of Verse, a combination of poetry and music, on Friday, July 18, followed by an open mic event for the audience.
Grover on Guild Hall's Hamptons Institute: 'The topics are nationally relevant'
“SNL: 50 Years of American Satire” is the next program in Guild Hall’s Hamptons Institute, a forum aimed at sparking dialogue on timely topics each Monday night in July.
Roden on Hamptons Youth Triathlon: 'This is a big year for us'
More than 200 middle school girls from across Long Island are expected to participate in the Hamptons Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 12, as i-tri marks the 16th season of its program in Sag Harbor.
Harbes on Fourth of July celebration at Mattituck farm: 'The farm is a fun place’
Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is hosting a Fourth of July celebration featuring free live music, family activities, and farm-fresh food from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. The event highlights include daily concerts, pig races, and the debut of two miniature Highland cows.
Strassfield on 'Independency' exhibit at Southampton Arts Center: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
Southampton Arts Center is marking Independence Day with Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years, an exhibition featuring Apollo mission flags and a George Washington kerchief among its highlights.
McKenna on Hampton's Wine & Food Classic: 'It's fun for everyone'
The Hamptons Wine & Food Classic returns to Stony Brook Southampton University for its second year on Saturday, July 19, combining live music with culinary offerings for an evening organized by Taste Long Island Events.
Lavender Festival brings artisans to Manorville farm: ‘The only you-pick lavender farm on Long Island’
Hoshyla Farms, a five-generation farm in Manorville, is opening its grounds to the public this weekend for a two-day Lavender Festival.
Cast member on Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore: ‘The music is incredible’
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is bringing H.M.S. Pinafore to new audiences this summer with performances across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including a free outdoor show in Huntington on July 3.
Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’
Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.
East Hampton Art Affair director on upcoming show: 'We really encourage people to come out'
More than 100 artists from across the country and beyond will showcase original work at the third annual East Hampton Art Affair, returning to Herrick Park June 28–29.
Reichert Planetarium director on 'Alien Safari': 'It’s funny, dramatic and humorous'
The Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium is launching a new interactive program, Alien Safari: The Live Show, on Saturday, July 12. The show combines science and entertainment in a one-time event at 1 p.m.
Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'
The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.
Betesh on LVIS Fair in East Hampton: 'It's a great day for everyone'
One of East Hampton’s longest-running summer traditions returns Saturday, June 14, as the Ladies’ Village Improvement Society hosts its 130th annual LVIS Fair—a major community fundraiser featuring family activities, local vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
Mattituck Lions Club media director on Strawberry Festival: 'The unofficial kickoff of summer'
Marking its 70th year, the Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns Father’s Day weekend with fireworks, live music, carnival rides and one of the region’s largest celebrations of the local strawberry harvest.
Velasquez on Yoga in the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard: 'A unique opportunity to practice wellness and fitness'
Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack has brought back its weekend Yoga in the Vines program, offering outdoor fitness classes through the end of August amid the vineyard’s scenic landscape.
Zuckerman on Long Island's Comedy for a Cause: 'It'll be fun"'
A Bridgehampton nonprofit is aiming to raise funds for college and trade school scholarships with its “Comedy for a Cause” fundraiser on Saturday, June 21.
Dlouhy on Bay Shore Historical Society Open House: ‘A fantastic museum of the strong, vibrant history of Bay Shore’
The Bay Shore Historical Society will hold its annual open house on Saturday, June 7, offering the public a chance to explore local history inside one of the hamlet’s oldest homes.
Coté on cruise nights at The Shoppes at East Wind: 'People love it'
With summer around the corner, The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River is expanding its lineup of seasonal events, drawing families, car enthusiasts and local shoppers to its brick-paved grounds.
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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.