Three cheers, and even more beers for a well-welcomed end-of-the-month news dump, as Patchogue Theatre announced its forthcoming partnership with Long Island Brewers Guild.
The beloved Main Street mainstay gives South Shore residents, and Long Islanders in general, something to look forward to as summer's end makes way for a rocking October, and then some.
"I’m thrilled to collaborate with the brewers and members of the Long Island Brewers Guild,” Patchogue Theatre Executive Director Michele Rizzo-Berg said. “My aim is to strengthen the connection between the Patchogue Theatre and local businesses, not only by providing the finest beers the island has to offer, but also by creating opportunities for the breweries to present their products in new and unique settings."
Larry Goldstein, treasurer of the Brewers’ Guild, seconded this notion: "This is an incredible opportunity to highlight Long Island's breweries alongside a fantastic performance venue."
Together, the new partners vow to encourage others to broaden their taste buds and horizons in the same breath. Craft beer aficionados and residents in the market for a shared experience with new faces will be able to enjoy the heap of opportunities soon to be in store.
Featured local breweries already signed up to showcase the best of their best as part of this year-round series include Spider Bite Brewery of Holbrook and Lithology Brewing Company of Farmingdale.
‘Tis the season of the witch, and in conjunction, Spider Bite will unleash its “All Hallows Eve” selection on tap for all that dare to indulge.
“Spider Bite is my favorite brewery,” says excited Patchogue resident Kim King McCann, “the owners are fantastic people.”
Meanwhile, Lithology will flaunt its “A-Frame Pilsner,” renowned for a crisp, clean taste and balanced character—something that ought to enrich the richest of theatrical experiences the theater has on its upcoming slate.
“Figures that the theater would bring in two personal favorite crafts the literal week after I leave town,” said Ssgt. Carlos Bazan-Bergamino, formerly of the Smithtown Marines Recruiting Station. After his three-year duty, the 2014 graduate of Hauppauge High School was honorably reassigned to North Carolina where he awaits his next command.
“I’m jealous of all my friends still on the island who will get to catch a show with a cold one, and sure hope this partnership is still going when I return,” he adds. “You’ll know where to find me.”
Notable screenings on the October docket include: “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” (Thurs, Oct. 3, 7:30- p.m.) and“The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour!” (Sun., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.).
ABOUT PATCHOGUE THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (PTPA)
The historic crown jewel of downtown Patchogue, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA), first opened in 1923 as the largest theater in Suffolk County. One hundred years after its construction, Patchogue Theatre has been through multiple renovations, including a $1.15 million renovation of its interior in 2016 with the installation of over 1,000 new seats, and the addition of a state-of-the-art LED marquee to its exterior in 2018.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (organization name: Patchogue Village Center for the Performing Arts) operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 71 East Main Street in Patchogue, N.Y., and can be reached at (631) 207-1313 or by visiting PatchogueTheatre.org.