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Resorts World (Queens): Resorts World Casino New York City has unveiled its newest gaming experience on the venue’s third floor, Central Park, where patrons can enjoy an additional 336 video lottery terminals and Electronic Table Games. The Central Park level will continue to be utilized for events, concerts, and trade shows, with a dedicated gaming space just steps away on the same floor. “We are thrilled to unveil the new Central Park Casino that will provide patrons with an integrated gaming and special event experience all on one floor,” said Scott Molina, President of Resorts World Casino New York City. “The addition of these new games allows us to continue to fulfill our commitments to our partners throughout the state and most importantly generate additional revenue for New York State’s Lottery Education Fund.” In July, Resorts World New York broke ground on a $400 million expansion project that includes a new 400-room four-star hotel with five-star suites; four new dining outlets; several retail offerings to allow customers access to locally produced goods; space to accommodate additional, new gaming, including cutting-edge, first to market products designed to appeal to millennial customers; and a new arrival experience for guests that allows seamless access to the hotel, as well as gaming and non-gaming amenities, including a dedicated VIP entrance area.
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The project is estimated to generate $200 million in economic activity for New York City, add approximately 1,000 good-paying careers for New Yorkers along with over 3,000 construction jobs and thousands of indirect jobs, and provide additional revenue for New York State’s Lottery Education Fund, which has already received more than $1.9 billion from Resorts World New York since 2011. Learn more about Resorts World at (888) 888-8801. Mohegan Sun (CT): This Thanksgiving, some of the best dining and retail options across Mohegan Sun are featuring great deals. At Todd English’s Tuscany, enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal from 1 pm to 10 pm on Thursday, November 23 for $40 per person. Hash House A Go Go offers a special Thanksgiving Day menu beginning at 10 am on November 23 with regular brunch served and a regular dinner menu available after 5 pm. Specials will include roast turkey breast with homemade mashed potatoes, rosemary gravy, old school dressing, carrots, baby green beans, grilled corn on the cob and cranberry sauce for $17.99, and more deals. More specials will be avaialble at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, and The Original Soup Man. More information is available by calling (888) 226-7711 or by visiting mohegansun.com.
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complete informatioAssociates Social Hot Charity: Impact Award: Pronto of Long Island, Inc.; Help Puerto Rico The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation In Huntington Arts and Culture Award: East End Arts; A multi-act fundraiser and collection drive, The The BalinConcert, Leadership HelpCertilman For Puerto Rico is slated for Sunday, December 3 at 5 pm at The Sky Room at Excellence Award: Theresa A. Regnante, Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington; more president & CEO of United Way of informaLong tion is at (631) 423-7611. Headlining the massive Island; concert will be The Counterclockwise Ensemble, Empire National Bank Innovation Award: Gathering Time, The Queazles, Toby Tobias, Adults and Children with Learning Toby Walker, and The Folk Goddesses. and All proceeds from ticket sales(ACLD): and Developmental Disabilities The contributions will be donated to The Business Exchange Rising StarHispanic Award: Federation to aid Puerto Rico. There will Angels For Warriors (pictured); and Nerds also be a food, art, goods, and services sale at That Care Fanwith Favorite Award: reduced prices, all proceeds going to HFA; a collection at CAC also ongoing. Contractors For isKids.
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The Smithtown Township Arts Council and The St. James Model Railroad Club offer their annual Holiday Open House Weekend on Friday, December 1 (from 6 to 9 pm), Saturday, December 2 (from 11 am to 5 pm), and Sunday, December 3 (11 am to 5 pm) at The Mill Pond House in St James. The weekend will feature the annual open house of The St. James Model Railroad Club, as well as a Fine Art Showcase and a Holiday Market featuring die-cast models, collectible dolls, jewelry, and more items perfect for holiday gifting. Call (631) 862-6575, or visit stacarts.org for more information. Train display donations: $2 for adults, or 50 cents for children.
Just in time for holiday gifts (or perhaps a little something for yourself): Marc Frankel, owner of the Huntington-based Island Watch website (which is the web-only timepiece store of the same name) has become one of the most trusted watch purveyors in America – in no small part thanks to his “Watch & Learn” video series that's become popular with fans all over the country on YouTube. Frankel offers a host of videos about a host of subjects on YouTube, including watch maintenance, new offerings from his online shop, trends in the timepiece industry, the innner workings of watches themselves from many of his brands, news about special wristwatch events, and more. Learn more at longislandwatch.com, or call (631) 470-0762.
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Long Island’s largest holiday food drive, the ninth annual Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit Island Harvest Food Bank, will take place on Friday, November 17 from 7 am to 6:30 pm. Donations can be dropped off at Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s headquarters, located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. Long Island residents are asked to drop off frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items (except those in glass containers), and supermarket gift cards, or to make cash donations that will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank. The organization will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 needy Long Islanders through its distribution network of more than 550 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs throughout the Long Island area. For more information on how to get involved: lovebethpage.com or (800) 628-7070.
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Crystal Gayle Lee Greenwood Tilles Center, Greenvale November 17 at 8 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 Classic country, anyone? This pair of veteran superstars has scored more hits than we have room to list here, but perhaps you already know the work of Gayle (“Half The Way,” “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue”) and Greenwood (“God Bless The USA,” “She's Lyin'”) by heart.
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The Magic Garden: Carole & Paula YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore November 26 at noon and 4 PM boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 Carole and Paula of TV’s classic children’s show “The Magic Garden” celebrate their program’s 45th anniversary – with a special guest in their friend from the show, Sherlock. Sure, it’s for kids – but we’ll wager the audience will include many adults, who grew up with the show they watched every day on Channel 11. Joplin's Pearl Featuring Amber Ferrari Suffolk Theater, Riverhead November 17 at 8 PM suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 She's every woman: The area’s top female tribute artist returns with her lauded tribute to one of rock's greatest vocalists.
as always by a bandJukebox of stellar musiMaxbacked Weinberg's cians who capture theStreet, periodPort flavorWashington just right. Landmark On Main November 17 at 8 PM landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-6444 Fresh off Bruce Springsteen Crystal Gayle & The E-Street band’s recent tour, LeeRock Greenwood & Roll Hall Of Fame drummer Max Tilles Weinberg Center, brings Greenvale his new interactive November show 17 at to 8 Long PM Island. tillescenter.org Weinberg (516) will invite the audience 299-2752 to create, in real time, Classic country, of veteran the set list he andanyone? his crackThis fourpair piece group superstars has night. scored more hits than we have will play on this
... & A Bit Of Brooklyn, Too Say It With A Smile: Great Northeast Cheese Fest
Flushing Town Hall is the site of The Great Northeast Cheese Fest on Saturday, December 2. Artisanal creameries from all over the region will showcase more than 75 cheeses from nutty sheep's milk tommes and sharp cheddars to triple cremes and goat cheeses, along with wines and spirits. New York City chefs including Hugue Dufour of M. Wells Steakhouse (Long Island City) and Alfonso Zhicay of Casa del Chef Bistro (Woodside) and Areperia Arepa Lady (Jackson Heights) will prepare dishes using the cheeses. Libations including beer, wine, and cider will be paired with all the cheese and dairy offerings. All-inclusive $60 tickets entitle guests to unlimited cheese sampling and beverage pairings, plus tastings from the chefs. For more information: (718) 463-7700; tickets are at gncf2017.eventbrite.com
Found In Translation: The Story Of Queens Through Poetry “Found In Translation” is Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 pm at The Lewis Howard Latimer House Museum in Flushing; register for free admission at eventbrite.com, or call (718) 961-8585 for info. This event details the diverse cultures in Queens by bringing together translators Margaret Carson, Chia-Lun Chang, and Kyoo Lee, working in the three most common non-English languages spoken in the area.
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Swingin' Jazz At Flushing Town Hall
A special musical attraction, “Memories Of Jazz In Queens,” will be presented by Carole Sudhalter's Astoria Big Band on Friday, November 17 at Flushing Town Hall; tickets and info: (718) 463-7700, extension 222. Founded in 1986 by baritone saxophonist Carol Sudhalter, The Astoria Big Band presents the
music of Queens' greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Jutta Hipp, Big Nick Nicholas, Sarah McLawler, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, and more. Fronting the band will be swing dancers The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers.
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Trio Soliisti Adelphi University Performing Arts Center November 18 at 8 PM adelphi.edu (516) 877-4927 Trio Solisti – area favorites thanks to their performances here – is becoming a unit that critics are calling the finest chamber music ensemble of its kind. The trio sossesses a repertoire that encompasses the standard repertoire and works by contemporary composers.
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CSNsongs: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Tribute Madison Theatre, Molloy College, Rockville Centre November 17 at 8 PM madisontheatreny.org (516) 678-5000 CSNsongs is a group of seven seasoned professional musicians that perform the timeless Crosby Stills Nash & Young hits for audiences both young and old alike. Expect everything from “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” to “Wasted On The Way” during this concert.
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Night Of Doo Wop Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts November 18 at 7:30 PM patchoguetheatre.org (631) 207-1313 Quite the lineup: The Happenings Featuring Bob Miranda, returning Long Island favorites The Chiclettes (pictured), The Duprees, Charlie Thomas & The Drifters, and Stan Zizka's Del Satins.
Girls With Voices: Danielle Bradbery RaeLynn • Emily Brooke Maybe April • Hadley Park Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center November 16 at 8 PM (631) 288-1500 whbpac.org “The Voice” winner Danielle Bradbery and finalist RaeLynn will light up the stage along with special guests Emily Brooke, Maybe April (above), and Hadley Park. “Meet And Greet” tickets are available for this show.
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Starring Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, Erza Miller, Christina Wren, Amber Heard, Ray Fisher Directed by Zack Snyder Warner Bros. Pictures Opens November 17 There’s a few things that are certain as the minutes tick away toward the opening day of the autumn’s second blockbuster film release: • Gal Gadot, after just one film as the title heroine in Wonder Woman, is the biggest female film star on the planet, an incredible accomplishment. She is perfectly cast in this role, and it’s clear that the big drawing cards aren’t going to be the longer established Batman or Superman (who isn’t a big factor here) – fans want to see both the return of Wonder Woman and the debut of Aquaman, as portrayed by Jason Momoa (sporting a look that makes orginal Aquaman fans ask “Wha’ hoppen? Isn’t Aquaman supposed to look like Van Johnson?”). • Marvel’s over-saturated film and TV franchises better look over their shoulders, as
this movie could rank as the biggest comic book-derived film of all time once the tallies are counted. Even with Thor: Ragnarok on the boards as well, fans could be much more enticed by the prospect of having a screen full of favorite DC characters to root for all at once. • Speaking of old-timer comics fans, more than few of them might be less than happy with the casting of Erza Miller as the super-
speedy The Flash, as he seems to small and too young in a characterization that seems miles away from the origianal comics hero. • This could also be the highest-grossing film of 2017. Thor will present a challenge, but films like A Bad Moms Christmas and Roman J. Israel, Esq will bounce of Justice League like bullets off Superman’s chest. • This is one of the rare cases when advance TV ads aren’t even going to be as effective as word of mouth; kids are clamoring to watch this mighty array of classic superheroes fight the forces of evil. It’s perfect escapism for the post-election blues; pass the popcorn, Edgar.
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NBC’s Al Roker Joins Vice President Joe Biden For Book Tour Stop At NYCB Theatre At Westbury
This fall, Vice President Joe Biden is traveling the nation for his “American Promise” tour, a series of conversations that go beyond the 24-hour news cycle and 140-character arguments to connect friends and neighbors around the topics that matter most. On Monday, November 27, Biden will be in conversation with NBC News “Today” anchor Al Roker at NYCB Theatre at Westbury at 8:30 pm. Tickets include a copy of Biden’s forthcoming memoir, Promise Me, Dad: A Year Of Hope, Hardship, And Purpose, to be released today (November 14) via Flatiron Books. At NYCB Theatre, Biden will reveal the big political moments of his career, the life-altering choices he made, and the key traits that have helped him persevere through challenges and live with purpose. He will discuss his new book, which chronicles 2015, the most momentous and challenging year in Biden’s life and career. For 12 months, the vice president balanced the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his family while his son, Beau, battled brain cancer. Never far away was the question of whether he should seek the presidency in 2016. “Writing the book about my son Beau was a deeply personal process,” said Biden. “It’s my hope that these discussions about the book will allow people going through similar difficulties to relate and maybe find some hope and purpose in times of severe loss.” Tickets are still on sale for this event; log on to the theatreatwestbury.com or call (516) 247-5200.
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Jackie Martling: The One-And-Only “Joke Man” Tells All In New Book
Long a favorite of Long Island comedy audiences thanks to his many appearances here, Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling has released hs new book, The Joke Man: Bow To Stern. He’s taken part in a wealth of book signings, and is on the road delivering his patented brand of rapid fire standup comedy as well. In the new book, Martling tells of his early beginnings as a working comedian and writer, and his climb to the top on radio’s “The Howard Stern Show.” Log on to Jackiethejokeman.com, or at Twitter @JackieMartling, where he posts a new joke at 4:20 pm every day. Seriously!
ith newly minted memories of their CalJam 17 triumph still fresh in the eyes and ears of more than 30,000 true rock believers – and with Concrete And Gold (Roswell Records/RCA Records) still riding high in the charts worldwide since its international #1 debut – Foo Fighters have announced
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the next phase of the Concrete and Gold “global domination initiative,” as the band puts it: The first 2018 North American dates of the Concrete And Gold world tour have been confirmed. The new shows will kick off April 18 in Austin, Texas and will run through the band’s July 29 return to Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Included on the newly
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There's a slew of exciting new concerts that recently have been scheduled: The resurgent folk/Americana trio Red Molly (below left) returns on Sunday, April 8 to The Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington; Jose James presents a tribute to R&B legend Bill Withers on March 4. Tickets, info: (516) 767-6444 … The ageless whack jobs Cheech & Chong (right) return to Long Island when they headline The Paramount in Huntington on April 21; tickets and info: (631) 673-7300 … The iconoclastic rocker, author, statesman, and all-around unique guy Henry Rollins (below) offers his “Travel Slideshow” on January 16 at The Space At Westbury Theatre. Learn more: (516) 283-5566 … Jewel, offers her “Jewel's Handmade Holiday” Christmas-themed show on December 20 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets and more: (516) 247-5200. Photo: Foo Fighter by Brantley Gutierrez
announced itinerary are a July 16 and 17, 2018 two-night stand at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and on July 14, 2018 at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh; tickets for most stops of the tour are now on sale. Log on to foofighters.com for more details and ticket package information. Foo Fighters kicked off the first U.S. leg of the Concrete And Gold Tour on October 12 with an intimate show by FF standards — the grand opening of The Anthem in Washington.
In the days since, Foo Fighters have continued to storm through sold out arenas in Richmond, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina: Cincinnati, Ohio; and more cities. The first Foo Fighters global trek since the 20th Anniversary trek that placed #5 in 2015’s top grossing world tours, The Concrete And Gold Tour has seen “The Foos” deliver a host of shows that have impressed both their loyal fans and most critical observers. Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, and Rami Jaffee.
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ebra – the legendary Long Island-based trio that still features its classic lineup, and still rocks as hard as ever – returns to Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall for a two-night event on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, Zebra December 2 as these shows will serve as a celebration of Zebra's first Long Island appearance 40 years ago. In addition, these shows will also form the second Hammerheads (the long-lamented Long Island rock club) reunion, as both performances will feature the return of the original Rat Race Choir, featuring the first reunion of its original members – Mark Hitt, Larry McGowan, Dave Chmela, and Steve Luongo – in 20 years. Rat Race Choir were contemporaries of Zebra on the Long Island scene in the early 1980s, and had been one of the most popular bands in the history of the area scene since 1968; the group is widely considered as one of the first American proponents of progressive rock and fusion in their sound. And even that's not all: Special guests on each night – also from the same era as the emergence of Zebra and Rat Race Choir –
"Forty years is a long time for anything, and just the fact that all seven original members of Zebra and celebrating 40 years of Zebra In LI Rat Race Choir from 1977 With Two Special nights at Mulcahy’s are still alive is amazing,” said Jackson. “I am especially excited about these shows, since Rat Race has always been one of my favorite bands. We opened for them at our first two New York shows ever at The 1890s Club in Baldwin.” Bursting onto the scene and scoring a string of radio hits on Atlantic Records including “Tell Me What You Want,” “Why,” and “Who’s Behind the Door,” Zebra has remained tickets as well as a “Super Fan” package vibrant years after taking the area by storm. that includes a once-in-a-lifetime “meet and
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will include Vixen for the Friday, December 1 show, and White Fire on the Saturday, December 2 show. Tickets or information for these highly anticipated events are now on sale; log on to clubloaded.com or call (516) 783-7500. Make plans quickly, as these shows have limited capacity and much demand. Available are general admission
greet” experience, and Rat Race Choir: more. The center of all of The Classic Lineup Returns this, of course, is Zebra, which still boasts its hit-making lineup of Randy Jackson (guitars and vocals), Felix Hanemann (bass, keyboards, and vocals), and Guy Gelso (drums and vocals). Jackson told Good Times three years ago how appreciative he's been of the support of his loyal fans – who will be rewarded by the band on this double-night event by the performances of the classic Zebra album in its entirety, as well as the group's now-legendary “Zep Set” that features a plethora of tunes from one of Zebra's biggest influences.
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When the news broke that The New York Yankees had fired Joe Girardi following 10 years of service, the reaction of most was mild surprise but not shock. It was easy to assume that Girardi knew that short of his team getting
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a parade for winning the 2017 World Series, he would probably get the ax from upper management. A number of New York Mets fans on social media, as well as some in the media, were wondering if the Mets rushed things by hiring Mickey Callaway as their manager three days earlier. After all, Girardi was a household name with a high-winning percentage, and was clearly not intimidated working in a high profile job in the nation’s biggest sports market. My gut tells me that Girardi’s agents probably let the Mets know in discrete manner that he wouldn’t be interested in moving to Queens at this juncture. It’s a safe guess that the Mets would not be comfortable with Girardi’s compensation demands even if he were amenable
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LIYBT On The Lanes: LIYBT: October 15 Brian Lunetto and Aaron Rice became first time champions at the first LIYBT event of the season at Herrill Lanes on October 1, as 24 bowlers competed in a singles event for $470 in scholarships. Results: Handicap division: Brian Lunetto $100, Richard Deem $75, Willie Bedoya $50. Scratch division: Aaron Rice $100, Hannah Manetta $75, Hannah Skalacki $50. More LIYBT action: Brian McLean and Amanda Naujokas were crowned first-time champions on October 15 at AMF Centerreach Lanes. Winners: Handicap division: Brian Mclean $100, Richard Deem $75, Jessica Pinelli $50. Scratch division: Amanda Naujokas $125, Eric Bholan $90, Michael Mirabile $70, Joe Thomas $50, Kyle Perillo $40. Next stops for the LIYBT: November 19 at AMF Wantagh Lanes; December 3 at AMF East Meadow Lanes; and December 19 at AMF West Babylon. BVL's Good Works: For the first time since 2001, The Bowlers To Veterans Link (BVL) cleared the million dollar mark by raising $1,069,779.75 going into the organization's 75th anniversary year. “We’re absolutely delighted that we have broken
to commuting to Flushing. Girardi wouldn’t be the right hire at this juncture; He’s better suited for a team closer to being one of baseball’s elite than the Mets. Fans of the “Amazin’s” won’t want to read this, but based on what we saw last year (and given GM Sandy Alderson’s late July and early August trades of veterans for low-level minor leaguers in return), the Mets are a lot closer to NL East bottom feeders than they are to the perennial powerhouse in the division, The Washington Nationals. At his introductory press conference, Callaway said that he considers the Mets to be contenders, but that was probably diplomacy on his part. Alderson has brought him in for the long haul, and one of baseball’s youngest managers should have an easier time Joe of relating to today’s Girardi players than either Terry Collins or Girardi enjoyed. Ric Flair is one of the most colorful professional wrestlers in history. He was the ultimate bad guy as he would taunt fans with his braggadocio soliloquies, long silk robes, flowing blond hair, fancy clothes and cars, and, of course, beautiful women. What we learn from watching “Nature Boy,” the latest in ESPN’s “30 For 30" documentary TV series, is that Flair actually led that fast life that million dollar mark,” said BVL executive director Mary Harrar. “These monies were raised in small towns and big cities across America by hard-working volunteers that understand the importance of the BVL mission to brighten veterans’ Champions lives. They know that their efforts will truly have an important impact on our veterans.” The majority of the contributions – more than $630,000 – was derived from approximately 300 USBC associations and leagues throughout the country, up from $594,000 in the '15-'16 season. The second largest group of donations was from bowling centers – more than $210,000, a substantial increase from the $139,000 raised in the previous year. BVL’s “We called upon bowling John LaSpina proprietors for help, and & Johnny they certainly have Petraglia
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outside of the ring, a lifestyle that nearly destroyed him in the long run. In the documentary, Flair says that he borrowed the “Nature Boy” moniker from oldtime wrestling great Buddy Rogers, and his
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trademark shout of “Woo!” from rock & roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis. Flair may have liked Jerry Lee’s style, but it was the 1960s pop singer Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon who popularized the screaming of “Woo!” by including that one-word shout in nearly every one of his hits. Will New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee, chosen with the 20th pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, be yet another name in their infamous list of high draft choice busts? Photos: John LaSpina and Johnny Petraglia courtesy BVL
responded,” said BVL board chariman John LaSpina. “Last year, we received donations from 130 centers. We believe, however, that this is just the beginning. Already, 550 centers have signed up for our ‘Care, Commit, Contribute’ campaign – and we continue to hear from new centers each week. We are truly humbled by the support of our bowling community.” A complete list of the '16-'17 contributors can be found at bowlforveterans.org/ contributors. On A Quest: The new Trident Quest by Motiv is the result of the company’s coverstock research conducted to create a violent, angular response to friction. Tuned for medium-heavy oil conditions, the asymmetric pearl Trident Quest is an aggressive ball, according to its makers. Crankers, take note: The asymmetric Turbulent weight block is at the center. While other blocks were tested, this Turbulent design proves to be the most versatile with drillings and demonstrates impressive agility at the back end of the lane. Also featured is the Hexion Reactive cover stock, the latest technology from Motiv. This fast response skid-flip shell slips through the front of the lane to deliver a violent back end snap. The Motiv Trident Quest is available now in pro shops.
At 6'1", Lee is undersized for a linebacker, rarely puts pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and is consistently beaten by on coverage over the middle of the field of running backs and receivers. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman was inducted into The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame two weeks ago. The television industry magazine traditionally honors a different sports executive every year, since sports are a major economic driver. Like all Gary major sports Bettman commissioners, Bettman has taken his share of criticism, but he has to be congratulated for working hard to break the insular culture of the hockey business. He has worked tirelessly to make the sport accessible to all sports fans and not only hockey diehards, as evidenced by the outdoor Winter Classic. He has been welcoming all media who want to cover his sport at league events such as the Stanley Cup Finals, the NHL All-Star Game, the NHL Draft, and the aforementioned Winter Classic, which will be
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held this New Year’s Day at Citi Field. “Entertainment Tonight” co-anchor Kevin Frazier, who used to provide the same duties for ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” attended the Broadcasting & Cable gala, and he told me that he was not happy with politics rearing its head in sports – and particularly at his old employer, ESPN. “Most people tune into sports to forget the problems of the world. At ‘Entertainment Tonight’ we try to put up a wall around politics,” said Frazier The Brooklyn Nets certainly look like a more competent NBA team this year, but it still has significant problems: Point guard Jeremy Lin, who missed nearly all of last season, will miss this one as well with a knee injury. Forward Trevor Booker always looks lost on offense, and seems to always turn the ball over as soon as he touches it. Finally, it’s hard to be a successful business in any industry when you have both distant and disinterested ownership – and that certainly seems to be the case with Mikhail Prokhorov, who recently sold a 49 percent stake in the team to Alibaba co-founder Joseph Tsai. It is reported that Tsai will become the team’s majority owner within four years. The New York Islanders must be given credit for the best sports feel-good story of last month. The team invited Brandon Blooman, a rabid eight-year old fan who is battling Stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, to a morning practice, where the child skated with them, took part in meetings, and even
shared meals with the Islanders players. It’s easy to overlook how sports can truly brighten the lives of so many; hat’s off to the Isles for their exceptionally good deed.
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(Rolling Stones Tribute) K.J Farrell’s Bellmore Nov. 18 at 7 PM • kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 They're back: The area's reigning tribute to Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the other British Invasion legends returns, this time headlining one of this area's most historic club stages. Also on this night: Us & Floyd performs 90s hits at 10 pm.
Treme, Islip November 24 at 8 PM • tremeislip.com • (631) 277-2008 Long Island’s masters of melody return, fresh from a summer performing at major venues and outdoor festivals. One of the greatest original musical aggregations this area has ever produced will provide yet another evening of upbeat, beautiful sounds buoyed by their warmth and undeniable charisma. Get ready for a night featuring a mix of classical, folk, and country music with four part harmonies seasoned with improvisational cello and violin, and featuring expert percussion and acoustics. We ask you: What other area group provides that?
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The Lounge At The Space At Westbury November 16 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (516) 283- 5566 Not one but three artists in one night at The Lounge: The Frankel Sisters (above) are pop singers that perform with their father; I Ignite is a five-piece alt rock band with national plaudits; and Acme Dynamite performs rock classics from three eras.
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Long Island Heals: Huge Concert For Hurricane Relief In Bethpage
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A massive tribute and cover band show organized by The PlainviewBethpage Lions Club and Friend Entertainment USA takes place on Wednesday, November 29 at 7 pm as “Long Island Heals,” a hurricane relief benefit concert, appears at Bethpage High School. The eight-band show will feature an array of the area's most popular tributes, including Almost Journey (a Journey tribute band), 2U (a U2 tribute), Pump (an Aerosmith tribute), Uppercut (who on this night will offer a tribute to Chicago), Bloodlines (performing the hits of Blood Sweat & Tears), Back In Time (a Huey Lewis & The New tribute), All Revved Up (Meat Loaf tribute), and the cover band 45 RPM. The $30 ticket cost (children under 12 will be admitted free) will benefit victims of Uppercut Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey through The Lions International General Hurricane Relief Fund. For more information and advance tickets, call (631) 6989696 or log on to eventbrite.com.
Hot Wax, Great Sounds: The Music Lover’s Faire Returns
The latest edition of the popular Long Island Music Lovers Faires record and memorabilia shows will be Sunday, November 19 from 10 am to 3 pm at The American Legion Hall, located at Broadway and Veterans Boulevard in Massapequa. For complete information and a taste of what to expect: showsandexpos.com. This massive record show is a pop music fan's dream, featuring records in 33 and 45 RPM formats, CDs, 12'', DVDs, posters, memoribilia, and many more items for sale in every genre you can think of: rock, soul, jazz, blues, doo wop, disco, R&B, folk, alternative, country, comedy, show tunes, imports, spoken word, religious/gospel, and more. The memoribilia offered is also always a treat for rock fanatics, with posters and vintage promo materials from the biggest acts in the history of music in every genre and style available. As always, parking is free for this event. Admission is $5 (special 8 am admission is $15); for more information, call (973) 209-6067.
Cool & Real: Art By Clemente Ettrick On Display This Month At Treme
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Generations Music Festival: Rockin' For Holiday Cheer
As we went to press, added to the second annual Generations Music Festival (organized by Loss4Words Productions) was the Kiss tribute band Revenge, featuring John Maliadis and Iroc guitarist Rick Cotrone. This huge multi-act music event will be Saturday, December 2 beginning at 7 pm at House Of Brews in Port Jefferson. Revenge joins a huge array of groups and performers already scheduled for this rock music benefit, including Pipe, Iroc, Unglued (a Stone Temple Pilots tribute), Redhouse Sunset, and The Loss4Words All Star Band. Admission for this special event is actually free – those attending simply need to bring a new, unwrapped toy, which will be donated to children in need this holiday season. More information: call the club at (631) 509-6622; for more on the concert: loss4wordsproductions.com.
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Treme, the popular jazz and blues club and luxurious destination spot in Islip, has selected Long Island painter Clemente Ettrick as November's Artist of the Month. For Ettrick, what started out as a keen childhood interest evolved into a career as a commercial artist. Joe Camel, Pantene, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Wendy’s are among the many recognizable brands whose ads he worked on to bring them to public attention. Now retired and having the freedoms of time and choice, much of his work is focused on portraits that include public figures, friends, and family members. The realistic nature of his work as a commercial artist carries over into the art that he creates today. During the month of November, Treme is hosting the exhibit that includes one dozen of Clemente's paintings. Other pieces of his work can be seen in an exhibit at Pot O’Paint Gallery in Baldwin. For more about Treme: (631) 277-2008.
Calendar
Tuesday, November 14
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Keith Ruzika Junction (Long Beach) Singer/Songwriter Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Howard Emerson / Baker 8 / Blue Velvo Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Beachcraft Bonanza / Binary Heart / Bad Idols / TBA Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night: UnWined Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Paul Cuthbert Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio
Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Night With David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Open Mic Night Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Madeline Kole House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's Of Smithtown Jam Night: Cintron, DeMartino, & Ronindelli Paramount (Huntington) Culture Club Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen NYC/Brooklyn/Queens City Winery (NYC) Ari Hest
Wednesday, November 15 Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Kane Daily
Your Guide To Local Events City Cellar (Garden City) Chelsea Takami Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Freeport Memorial Library Adult Coloring Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Half Moon Café (Long Beach) Blues Jam With The Mo Betta Blues Band Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) 45 RPM Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Kellie Nicole & Jon Price: Linda Ronstadt – The Early Years / Mindfulness: Finding Balance In A Stressful Day Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) You Vandal / Like Minded Criminals / Vent / Calls R.S. Jones (Merrick) Mike Barry Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Tilles Center (Brookville) Mike Francesa
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night Amityville Music Hall Vista / Criminal Syndicate / Punches Pilot / Amboy Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night With Super Electric BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Open Mic Night Butterfield's (Hauppuge) Anthony Romano Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Hump Day Hoedown: Country Music Emma S. Clark Memorial Library (Setauket) Tennessee Walt Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open MIc
Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Wayne Sabella Trio Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Jam Sessions Joe's Garage & Grill (Riverhead) Open Mic Katie's Of Smithtown: Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night M.J. Dowling's (Sag Harbor) Open Mic Molly Maguire's (Oakdale) Open Mic Night With The Godfather Paramount (Huntington) Culture Club Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Smithtown Social Open Mic Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) The Swing Sessions
Thursday, November 16
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) The Vega Brothers Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Open Jam Freeport Memorial Library Knitting & Crocheting Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute) Lounge At The Space At Westbury I Ignite / The Frankel Sisters / Acme Dynamite Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic NYCB Theatre At Westbury Deepak Chopra Paradise Studios Open Jam & Networking Session Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic
With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Jan Slow Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Katie Pearlman & Richard Lanahan Sunset Grill (Seaford) Open Mic Hosted By Phil Kennelty & Phriends That Meetball Place (Farmingdale) Southbound Theater 294 (Farmingdale) Creative Cornucopia Celebration: GeoTribe / Astronauto / The Chris Ruben Band / Human Host
Suffolk 89 North (Patchogue) Stories Untold / The Major Minor / Crash The Calm / Staleworth / The Word & The Whisper / For What It's Worth / Desolationist Amityville Music Hall Moon Tooth / Husbandry / JAB / Consonance Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Blue Point Brewery (Patchouge) Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Bobbique (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington) Bettman & Halpin / The Belle Hollows Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Jen & Larry Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Rich Iacona's The Bad Little Big Band Patchogue Theatre Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3 Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Battle Of The Fantasy Girl Bands: Fundraiser For The Neo-Political Cowgirls Treme (Islip) Latin Rhythms With José Trombone Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Girls With Voices: Danielle Bradbery / RaeLynn / Emily Brooke / Maybe April / Hadley Park NYC/Brooklyn/Queens Chelsea Piers Lighthouse (NYC) VVA Toy Drive: Mazarin City Winery (NYC) The Orchestra Now Queens Theatre (Flushing) Frida Libre
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Calendar Friday, November 17
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) The Electric Dudes (Trio) Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Steve Dale Broadway 247 (Hicksville) Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) "Stuttering" John Melendez Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Brian Duggan Eat Gastropub (Oceandise) Bryce Larsen E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Dueling Pianos Freeport Memorial Library Chess For Adults Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Tim Krompier K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Flavorwire / Wonderous Stories Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Max Weinberg's Jukebox Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Live Music Madison Theatre At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) CSNsongs (Crosby Stills Nash & Young Tribute) Memories 2 (Williston Park) Our Generation Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Wave (1980 Synth Pop Tribute) Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) / Who's Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Desperado Ridge (Eagles Tribute) / Paul Cuthbert / Pete Moss & The Fertilizers NYCB Theatre At Westbury Tank & Leela James Our Times Coffeehouse At Ethical Humanist Society (Garden City) Ryanhood Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Half Step R.S. Jones (Merrick) County Line (Acoustics) Sonny's Canal House (Baldwin Harbor) South Shore Rockers Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Andy Aledort & The Groove Kings Sunset Grill (Seaford) Victims Of Rock Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Jim Treutlein Tilles Center (Brookville) Crystal Gayle / Lee Greenwood
Your Guide To Local Events Trotter’s (Franklin Square) Rewind
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Legendary Murphys / 45 RPM Amityville Music Hall Ache / Mutiny Abroad / Payback / None Above All / Agony Kings Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Refugee (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) Bobbique (Patchogue) Christine Sweeney & The Dirty Stay-Outs BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Mike Longo Showcase Bottoms Up (Islip) E3 Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) Cruise Control Butterfield's (Hauppague) Jet Stream Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington) Jazz After Hours: Pete & L.A. Digger’s Ales N’ Eats (Riverhead) Bangers & Mash Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Camille Thurman Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Pressure Cookers Harbor Crab Co. Restaurant & Marina (Patchogue) Eddie Trap Joe's Garage (Riverhead) The Key Three Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live DJ McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Andrew Schulz Paramount (Huntington) Veterans Benefit Concert: Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Primi (West Islip) Brian McGeough Red River Inn (Yaphank) The Pamela Betti Band Revolution (Amityville) Van Hagar (Sammy Hagar Era Van Halen Tribute) / Facelift Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) The Touch Salt & Barrell (Bay Shore) Chelsea Takami Sea Breeze (Babylon) Ventura Boulevard South Country Tavern (East Patchogue) Bohemian Summer Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The House Wreckers / Amanda Becchio & The Nashville Sound Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Joplin's Pearl Featuring Amber Ferrari Treme (Islip) Thom Penn Nonet
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NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Blackthorn 51 (Elmhurst) Kore Rozzik / Meaxic / Evil Deeds / Soul Unhinged / Behind The Bullet Flushing Town Hall Astoria Big Band Javits Center (NYC) Anime NYC Queens Theatre (Flushing) Frida Libre Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Dave Clive's Nawlins Funk Band Yerman's Irish Pub (NYC) Generations
Saturday, November 18
Nassau Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) The Generators Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) "Stuttering" John Melendez / General Hospital's Michael Easton & Roger Howarth E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Audio Replay Cabana (Long Beach) The Electrix
Escorza’s Mexican Restaurant (Levittown) Chelsea Takami Garvies Point Museum & Preserve (Glen Cove) Native American Feast Governor’s Comedy Club (Levittown) Tim Krompier / Chris Roach Junction (Long Beach) Live Music K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Us & Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute) / Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Manhattan Comedy Night: Sandy Marks / Christian Finnegan / Lenny Marcus / Wil Sylvince Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) A Celebration Of Leonard Bernstein Memories 2 (Williston Park) FiveStone Montana Brothers (Freeport) Penny Lane Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Eternal Black / Borgo Pass / Exist Among
Calendar Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Disco Unlimited Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Radio Riot / The Legendary Murphys NYCB Theatre At Westbury Almost Queen (Queen Tribute) Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Mystic Publicans (Manhasset) Cousin Fungus R.S. Jones (Merrick) The Welldiggers Sip This (Valley Stream) Coincidence Machine (Jeff Beck Tribute) Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Bodega Tallboys Sunset Grill (Seaford) Retrofest Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Joe Vicino Trio Syosset Public Library The Karpenteers (Carpenters Tribute) Tilles Center (Brookville) Petra & The Wolf Trotter's (Franklin Square) The 52nd Rockets Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Buttered Soul / Rubix Cube Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music B.K. Grosso's (Bay Shore) Live Music Bobbique (Patchogue) Giselle Garcia Bottoms Up (Islip) Slam BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Morning View / Soul To Squeeze Brody McKay's Tavern (Selden) The Lisa Polizzi Band Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Wild Honey Changing Times Pub (Farmingdale) Croxley Ale House (Smithtown) Whiskey Road Fadeley’s Deli Pub (Patchogue) Acoustic Only Open Blues Jam 3: Shecky & The Twangtones Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Noreko Ueda Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) T he Hoodoo Loungers Hot Date (Bellport) Billy Joe's Ribworks Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music / Live DJ McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Andrew Schulz Napper Tandy's (Northport) Whiskey Road Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts The Duprees / The Happenings / Charlie Thomas & The Drifters / Stan Zizka's The Del Satins / The Chiclettes Raphael Vineyards (Peconic) Blue Roots Recipe 7 (Miller Place) Rock Nation Red River Inn (Yaphank) Killin' Time Revolution (Amityville) J.R. Marvin / Aqua Cherry / Bunktown Falls Rudi's (Patchogue) Live Music Staller Center (Stony Brook University) Sons Of Serendip Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) The Brooklyn Hits / The Sturdy Souls Terryville Fire Department (Port Jefferson Station) County Line Treme (Islip) The Johnny Mac Band Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) Robyn Hitchcock Javits Center (NYC) Anime NYC North Shore Towers Theater (Floral Park) Uppercut / Bloodlines (Blood Sweat & Tears Tribute) Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) August West (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Sunday, November 19
Nassau American Legion Hall (Massapequa) Music Lover's Faire Records Show Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Keith Ruzika Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Little Wilson / Session 99 Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Kenny Hendricks Freeport Memorial Library Dave Sear: Pete Seeger's America In Song Garvies Point Museum & Preserve (Glen Cove) Native American Feast K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) ScienceSplosion Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Mulchay's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Kickboxing: Fall Brawl VII NYCB Theatre At Westbury Long Island Music Hall Of Fame Family Holiday Concert Rock Hall Museum (Lawrence) Nanny Rose School Of Etiquette For Children Tilles Center (Brookville) National Acrobats & Martial Artists of Tianjin, People’s Republic Of China: China Soul
Your Guide To Local Events Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Cedar Beach Bluesfest's Keeping The Vibe Alive: Father Zen / Likho / Harmonica Bill & Marked Deck / Cuttin’ Cotton / The Kerry Kearney Band / Carrie & The Cats / Harmonica Jam: Blue Roots / Scott Micciche / Ken “The Rocket” Korb / Frank "King Bee" Latorre / Bob "Hooch" Paolucci / Harmonica Bill / Paul Curcio Bay Shore – Brightwaters Public Library (Brightwaters) The Steel Silk Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Gail Storm / Danny Marks Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Patrick Falco, Paul Grassini, & Tom Falco Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night With Tom Pekar Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Treme (Islip) Interplay Jazz Orchestra Village Pub (Lindenhurst) Live Music NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) The Subdudes Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Javits Center (NYC) Anime NYC Queens Theatre (Flushing) Frida Libre Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Jerry's Jazz Band
Monday, November 20
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Roberts & Ice K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Tilles Center (Brookville) Martial Artists & Acrobats Of Tianjin
Suffolk Amityville Music Hall 42 Eagle / Figure Eight / Northernstate / Heavy Tides Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic With Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz: Frank Bellucci / Al Cardillo / Glafkos Kontemenlotis Crooked Rail (Northport) Open Mic Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Andrew Carroll La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Open Mic Night With Kenn
Tuesday, November 21
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Keith Ruzika Junction (Long Beach) Singer/Songwriter Night Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Break Out Day / Suburban Zombie / Aron Street K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Songwriter's Roundtable & All-Original Open Mic Hosted by 4nd & Nelson Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Music Night: Whiskey Road Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Paul Cuthbert Spinnakers (Oyster Bay) Open Mic With Mike Dorio
Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Crooked Rail (Northport) Open Mic Night Hosted by Jerry Ramone Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Richie Iacona & Students Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The People's Open Mic House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Jam Night With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg
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Calendar Paramount (Huntington) Dream Theater Revolution (Amityville) The Story So Far / Turnstile / Drug Church Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Staller Center (Stony Brook University) Starry Nights Fall Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) Hot Tuna
Wednesday, November 22
Nassau Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Joe Rock & The All-Stars City Cellar (Garden City) Chelsea Takami Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Thanksgiving Eve Party Freeport Memorial Library Goldie Hawn: From Flower Power To Power Player Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic Governor's Comedy (Levittown) Vic Dibitetto Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic with "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Thanksgiving Eve Party: Wonderous Stories / Uppercut Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Thanksgiving Eve Party: Wonderous Stories / Others Memories 2 (Williston Park) FiveStone Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Midweek Jam: Don Celenza & Friends Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Thanksgiving Eve Mulcahy's (Wantagh) DJ Mike Savage / DJ Johnathan Move Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) 12X / Face To Face NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Brian Setzer Orchestra One Block East (Wantagh) The Nina Gordon Party Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Mean Machine R.S. Jones (Merrick) Pie Night With The Buzzards Still Partners (Sea Cliff) The Dave Diamond Band Space At Westbury Theater Twiddle Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute)
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Unglued / Soul To Squeeze / Last Exit / Lithium Babylon Beanery Open Mic Night Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Ladies Drink Free Butterfield's (Hauppague) Good Heart Dublin Deck (Patchogue) Hump Day Hoedown: Country Music Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Fulton's Gate (Patchogue) Irish Night Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Vanessa Trouble Trio House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Buying Time / No Lives Matter / Felix / Sklubby / The Recip3 Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Young At Heart: # Hits That Defined An Era Katie's Of Smithtown Vox Populi Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night M.J. Dowling's Steahouse & Tavern (Sag Harbor) Open Mic Molly Maguire's (Oakdale) Open Mic Night With The Godfather Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Karaoke & Open Jam With The Lou Saxon Jam Band Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3 Revolution (Amityville) The Story So Far / Turnstile / Drug Church Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Panic Rudi's (Patchogue) The Vibe
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Your Guide To Local Events Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Smithtown Social Open Mic Stereo Garden LI (Patchogue) Hot Date Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) LHT / Matt & Bosco Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville) Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Sabori
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn City Winery (NYC) Hot Tuna Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Killer Joe & The Lido Soul Revue Editor's Note: Check with your favorite venue for Thanksgiving night cancellations or schedule changes for jams or regular weekly events before venturing out.
Thursday, November 23
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) Open Jam Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Pink Flaw'd (Pink Floyd Tribute) Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Montana Brothers (Freeport) Open Mic With Pep & The Soul Explosion Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Sunset Grill (Seaford) Open Mic Hosted By Phil Kennelty & Phriends Suffolk Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Blue Point Brewery (Patchouge) Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Red River Inn (Yaphank) E3
Friday, November 24
Nassau Antonette's (Roslyn Heights) Penny Lane Bacaro (Massapequa Park) The Johnny Mac Band Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Bad Sandwich / Acoustic Urge Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Joe DeVito Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Porch Groove E.B. Elliot’s (Freeport) Foam Levittown) Colin Quinn K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Mystic / The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Junction (Long Beach) Live Music Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Live Music Madison Theater At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) The 60s Show Memories 2 (Williston Park) Dunster Road Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Dinosaurs In Vietnam Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute Band) Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) The Benderz / 45 RPM Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band R.S. Jones (Merrick) Chic 'N Martini Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Half Step Sunset Grill (Seaford) The John Sinatra Band Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Mike Barry Trotter's (Franklin Square) Parade
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) / Rag Doll (Aerosmith Tribute) Amityville Music Hall Cryptodida Wreath Of Tongues Bobbique (Patchogue) Lokedo Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Big Laughs In Bay Shore: Live Standup Comedy BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) DJ Fuego Brickyard Bar & Grill at Clarion Conference Center (Ronkonkoma) The Terri Hines Band Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) The Josh Allen Band Butterfield's (Hauppauge) Rapid Fire Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Jim Cammack Trio Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Gene Casey &
Calendar The Lone Sharks Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) The Tom Manuel Quartet Katie's Of Smithtown Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music / Live DJ Mary Dowling's Irish Pub (Islip) The Vibe McGuire's Comedy (Bohemia) Bobby Collins Paramount (Huntington) Dark Star Orchestra Red River Inn (Yaphank) Live Music Revolution (Amityville) King Neptune / The Republic Of Wolves / Des Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Inner Roots / The Nancy Atlas Project Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) The Ronald Reagans Treme (Islip) Miles To Dayton Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show
Your Guide To Local Events Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band Treme (Islip) Blu Mojo Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) B Easy Band
Sunday, November 26
Nassau Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Them Again Big Daddy's (Massapequa) King Cobras /
Coincidence Machine
NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Bitter End (NYC) Pete Mancini Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Tony O Blues
Saturday, November 25
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway) Live Music American Beauty Bistro (Massapequa) Donna D & The Notorious Three Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Redneck Romance Bellmore Bean (Bellmore) Coincidence Machine B.K. Grosso's (Bay Shore) Live Music Brokerage Comedy (Bellmore) Joe DeVito E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) FaceFirst Governor’s Comedy (Levittown) Bobby Collins K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Any Way You Want It (Journey Tribute) / Petty Rumours (Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks Tribute) Madison Theatre At Molloy College (Rockville Centre) Norman Brown's Joyous Christmas: Bobby Caldwell / Marion Meadows Memories 2 (Williston Park) East Coast Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Thomas J Needs His Glasses / Cover Me Badd / Racoon City Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) / Rick Bailey Memorial Turkey Bowl Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) XOX / Superbad Olde Trading Post (New Hyde Park) The Hambones Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Ronald Reagans R.S. Jones (Merrick) Breakaway Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Bathtub Gin Sunset Grill (Seaford) Mercury Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Andreas Durkin & Tom Comerford Tap Room (Massapequa Park) Live Music That Meetball Place (Farmingdale) The Grand Central Trotter's (Franklin Square) The Rockinghams Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Guilty Pleasures / Drop Dead Sexy Amityville Music Hall This'll Killa Ya / Red Arkade / Jones Crusher / Sister Munch / Posers / Cry Havoc / Remnants Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Live Music Bobbique (Patchogue) Tom Groney & Co. Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Gary Hoey: Christmas Tour BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Soul Purpose Brody McKay’s Tavern (Selden) Shot Glass Nickel Butterfield’s (Hauppague) Popparazzi George Martin’s Strip Steak (Great River) Chelsea Takami Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Noriko Ueda Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The Rhythm Kings Hoptron Brewtique (Patchogue) Jon & Anthony's Acoustic Jam Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Nikki Parrott (Blossom Dearie Tribute) Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) DJ Epic Madison Steak House (Hauppauge) Penny Lane McGuire’s Comedy Club (Bohemia) Colin Quinn Paramount (Huntington) Dark Star Orchestra Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts It's A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play Port Jefferson Moose Lodge #1379 (Mount Sinai) Southbound Red River Inn (Yaphank) Live Music Rudi's (Patchogue) Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) LHT / Yellowman
11/25 Bellmore Bean
The Joe Roberts Trio Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Kenny Hendricks Freeport Memorial Library Gathering Time K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam / Jimi Hendrix Birthday Concert Madison Theater at Molloy College (Rockville Centre) The Doo Wop Project Massapequa Public Library The Steel Silk Band Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Sip This (Valley Stream) Jam Hosted By Coincidence Machine West Hempstead Public Library Pete Mancini
Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Carole & Paula: The Magic Garden Carney's (Amityville) Brian McGeough Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic Connetquot Public Library (Bohemia) The Hambones Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Danny Marks Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Dave Diamond Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Live Acoustic Music Paramount (Huntington) Melissa Etheridge Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts A Charlie Brown Christmas Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Night With Tom Pekar Revolution (Amityville) Make Some Noise Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Treme (Islip) Jazz Jam Session Village Idiot Pub (Patchogue) Live Breakfast Music NYC/Queens/Brooklyn Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam With Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Jerry's Jazz Band
Monday, November 27
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Industry Night Bacaro (Massapequa Park) Kane Daily Cinque Terra Restaurant (Huntington) Monday Night Live Jazz: Frank Bellucci / Al Cardillo / Glafkos Kontemenlotis K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione
Suffolk BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Monday Jazz Jam Crooked Rail (Northport) Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Robert LePley & Pamela Lewis Little Nook Café (West Sayville) Open Mic Hosted By Justin Odiogn & Eva Marie Nags Head Ale House (Huntington) Open Mic Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Hosted By Gil McLean Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Open Mic Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Blues Jam Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music
Classic Rock
So Many Legends, Who Still Have Time: Frank Zappa has been much in the news of late: First, it was announced there will be a “hologram” tour featuring the guitarist and social satrist – and that blurb was quickly followed by the announcement of something Zappa's longtime fans have craved for decades: The Zappa Family Trust and Universal released Zappa's Halloween residency of 1977 for the first time in its entirety on October 20 via Zappa Records/UMe in a celebration of the 40th anniversary of these shows. Look for the new Halloween 77 box set … Robert Plant's new album, Carry Fire, hit stores on October 13; he Robert will begin a new North Plant American tour in February … Cheap Trick, of all people, released their first holiday-themed album, Christmas Christmas (featuring the new original song of the same name) on October 20 … Phish have announced a New Year's Eve run of four dates at Madison Square Garden from December 28 through 31; tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster … Now, like artists like Britney Spears, classic rockers can have Las Vegas residencies: Styx and Don Felder return to The Venetian Las Vegas from January 26 through February 2, 2018; yeah, it's Ticketmaster … Cindy Wilson, still of The B-52s, has launched a solo project; her new album, Change, will be released Sparks November 17. The first single, “No One Can Tell You,” can now be viewed on YouTube. She'll perform twice in Brooklyn a few days back: On November 10 at The Bell House, followed by November 11 at The Knitting Factory … Motorhead lives on: Its new album, Under Cover, hit stores recently … You may not have heard of them since the 1980s, but in England, they've never stopped being major hitmakers: Sparks is back with a new album, Hippopotamus, now available everywhere on the planet. Yes, Sparks is still comprised of the brothers Ron and Russel Mael, who stormed out of California in the 1970s with quirky live shows and songs. Cheap Trick
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HEADLINERS
Make Your Plans Now For These Huge Events
98°: At Christmas
NYCB Theatre at Westbury November 26 at 7:30 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 98° has made its Christmas plans for this year: The vocal quartet comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons – renowned for its signature R&B-tinged, four-part harmonies – are touring in support of Let It Sno. The new Christmas album is its first new album in four years, and a follow-up 18 years in the making to This Christmas.
Twiddle
The Space At Westbury Theater November 22 at 8 PM thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 With 12 years of relentless touring behind it, this Vermont-based band has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues including Port Chester, New Jersey’s Capitol Theatre, and more. Now, Twiddle ventures to Long Island buoyed by its huge fan base that follows it every day on social media.
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Dream Theater
The Paramount, Huntington November 21 at 8 PM paramountny.com (631) 673-7300 Dream Theater is in the third and final leg of their “Images, Words & Beyond 25th Anniversary Tour,” which sees the pioneering group celebrating the 25th anniversary of their milestone album, Images & Words. Like previous legs, the show will be presented as an “Evening With Dream Theater,” with no opening act. The tour will feature an live set of Images & Words in its entirety, along with a wealth of fan favorites from their catalog.
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t’s a certified Long Island tradition: The Brian Setzer Orchestra – featuring the Massapequa-bred master guitarist and performer – brings its 14th annual “Christmas Rocks! Tour” on Wednesday, November 22 to The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. For tickets and information on a show that’s always a very big deal in these parts: (516) 247-5200 and thetheatreatwestbury.com. The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner along with his 19-piece The Brian Setzer Orchestra will perform music from their latest Christmas
BRIAN SETZER
His Rockin’ Annual Holiday Tradition Returns To NYCB Theatre At Westbury
album, Rockin’ Rudolph (available now as a limited edition box set, CD, vinyl, or download), plus music from their three previous holiday albums, as well as original material from Setzer. This has been a big year for The Brian Setzer Orchestra (BSO), which celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with an exclusive, landmark show at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 2. Under the stars at the legendary venue, where they’ve performed on four previous occasions, Setzer’s trademark guitar work and vocal stylings were matched with his 19-piece orchestra’s rockin’ big-band horn
arrangements, making for a reliably unbeatable combination. Setzer belongs to an elite group of artists who’ve had four super successful phases of his career, from The Stray Cats, to solo albums, to The Rockabilly Riot, to BSO. The BSO show seamlessly encompasses music from all these phases. “The music I play in the big band is rock & roll with a jazz influence,” said Setzer, who always expresses his love for the NYCB shows. “What keeps it fresh is the quality of the players in the band. Also a big part of keeping the big band fresh is the arrangements; writing the arrangement for 18, 19 people is like writing a song within a song. It makes the song you might have heard many times sound new again.”
Posed photo by Tony Nelson
Brian Setzer: A Master Guitarist Both On Record & On Stage (Inset)
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Double Reed/woodwind teacher, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet preferred. Call (631) 549-4510 or email resume to murphysmusicny@aol.com (TFN) Ticket Agency in Melville on 100 is looking to hire someone whose passion is music. Part time; could be full time. Computer skills a requirement; willing to train. (516) 802-0529. (1193) HELP WANTED: BARS & RESTAURANTS
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Harmon Kardon Citation 16 amplifier, excellent condition, $500 alone. Rackmounted Citation 11 pre-amp, Citation 15 tuner, $700. All cables, manuals. Monster amp will knock your socks off. (631) 737-6286. (1185) Treadmill, not used much, LED lighting, $125. Nice big Ab Chair, $25. Bicyle exercise machine, $25. Women’s Universal machine, just like in high school, does everything: leg press, bench press, much more, $150. Chris (631) 496-6139. (1183) For Sale: Vintage 70s Budweiser clock; domed light; working condition. $99. Rich (516) 233-9916. (TFN)
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ne of pop music’s most unique quartets, Sonds Of Serendip, makes its Long Island debut on Saturday, November 18 at 8 pm at The Staller Center for the Performing Arts at Stony Brook University. Tickets are now on sale; for more information, call (631) 632-2787; for tickets, log on to stallercenter.com or call
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SONS OF SERENDIP TV Favorites Debut At Staller Center At Stony Brook University
(631) 632-ARTS. The Sons of Serendip are a musical group of four friends who have put together the unique combination of harp, piano, cello, and voice, and became an audience favorite on the ninth season of NBC’s popular new-age talent show, “America’s Got Talent.” Their pop creations bring new interpretations of music known and loved: reinventions of songs such as Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game,” Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World,” and Evanescence’s “Bring Me To Life” along with traditional pop-oriented covers of “How Will I Know,” “Hallelujah,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” and “Purple Rain.” This Boston-based group is comprised of Micah Christian (lead vocaist), Cordaro Rodriguez (pianist), Mason Morton (harpist), and Kendall Ramseur (celist and vocalist).
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Arts Announcements I Ought To
Art MASS MoCa Building 6 Mass MoCa, New York City This facility commissioned Long Island-based artist Barbara Prey to create the world’s largest known watercolor painting for its new Building 6. The site-specific work, “MASS MoCA Building 6,” depicts the early 20th century textile factory. Auditions/Cast Calls Long Island Gay Men's Chorus H.L. Dennison Building, Hauppauge Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 7 pm; boardpresident@ ligmc.org Join this groundbreaking chorus in preparation for the 2017 Holiday Concert; no audition is required. Write to the LIGMC's board president at the e-mail address above for details.
Robert Hansen Theatre Three, Port Jefferson November 16 at 8 pm;
Robert Hansen
Books Scott Ian Book Revue, Huntington December 14 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The Anthrax guitarist returns to Book Revue to speak about and sign copies of his new memoir, Access All Areas. Comedy Friday Night Face-Off Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Most Fridays at 10:30 pm; theatrethree.org; (631) 928-9202 Long Island's longest-running improv show rolls on with new laughs each week. Call or log on for schedules. Concerts University Orchestra
Be In Pictures Staller Center, Stony Brook Univeristy April 14 at 8 pm; (631) 632-ARTS; stonybrook.edu/ music The University Orchestra will perform Mozart Overture To Don Giovanni, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 in G minor and Schumann’s Koncertstucke for Four Horns and Orchestra performed by Wilden Dannenbert, Elizabeth Schmidt, Bryan Kupferman and Edward House, music students at Stony Brook University.
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jazz by Ray Anderson as well as an array of classical musicians.
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University Orchestra Horn Soloists
A Leonard Bernstein Celebration Madison Theater at Molloy College, Rockville Centre November 18 at 8 pm; (516) 323-4444; madisontheatreny.org The South Shore Symphony performs Bernstein’s Second Symphony, “The Age of Anxiety,” and “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.” Theater Disney's Beauty & The Beast Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale November 18 through December 23; (631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The smash Broadway musical based on the now-classic 1991 Disney film. Oliver! Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through January 21; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.
(631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com The renowned psychic returns for another of his popular public appearances. Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 L.I.A.R.S. meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information Pinkalicious and meeting dates. Performance Starry Nights Fall Staller Center For The Arts, Stony Brook University November 21 at 8 pm; stallercenter.com; (631) 632-ARTS [2787] Artistic Director and cellist Colin Carr leads this edition, featuring
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Crazy For You BayWay Arts Center, East Islip Through November 19; (631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: Oh, The Gershwins: “ “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” and the rest of one of Broadway's legendary scores. Note: This production moves to BroadHollow Theater in Elmont from November 29 through December 10 Annie John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport Through December 31; (631) 261-2900; engemantheatre.com Engeman Theatre: Leapin' lizards! The beloved comic strip star comes to Long Island in this revival. Other Desert Cities Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts November 25 through December 17; (516) 868-6400; merrick-theatre.com One of the most lauded plays of recent vintage comes to Long Island. Annie Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst November 18 through December 30; (631) 226-8400; studiotheatreli.com It won't be a “Hard Knock
Life” for you if you catch this production based on the classic comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Pinkalicious The Showplace At The Bellmore Movies November 25 at 11 am; (516) 599-6870; plazatheatrical.com Plaza Theatrical Productions: The little girl who just can't get enough pink in her life returns. Willy Wonka The Showplace At Bellmore Movies November 18 at 11 am; November 19 at noon; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870 Plaza Theatrical Productions: It'll be a sweet morning (get it?) with this touring family production from one of Long Island's most popular theater companies. I Ought To Be In Pictures Carriage House Theater, Centerport Through November 19; (516) 5571207; carriagehouseplayers.org The Carriage House Players: It's Neil Simon's raucous classic comedy, centering on perhaps the most put-upon father of all time. Death Of A Salesman Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor Through November 25; (631) 725-9500; baystreet.org A revival of the Arthur Miller classic. It's A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play Patchogue Theatre November 25 at 3 pm; patchoguetheatre.org; (631) 207-1313 Joe Landry's fresh interpretation of this nostalgic classic marks its second year at this venue. A Christmas Carol Theatre Three, Port Jefferson November 18 through December 30; (631) 928-9100; theatrethree.com Jeffrey Sanzel returns as Ebenezer Scrooge in this area tradition.
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Hot Artists & Events Rocking The Area Scene
Ryanhood: A Folk Duo For Our Times
Gina Cutillo:
Photos provided by the artists or their representatives and area venues; Huntington Music Factory images provided by Rick Eberle Agency (Village Connection Radio by LM Rose Photography)
The Our Times Coffieehouse at The Ethical Humanist Society building in Garden Her 'Brand New Start' City welcomes Ryanhood on Friday, November 17 at 8 pm; the Society is located at Is Her Hot New Single 38 Old Country Road. Doors open at 7:15 PM for ticket sales (no pre-sales are Gina Cutillo, a favorite of Long Island audiences, has been available: sug- on the scene for several years – but 2017 is clearly her most gested donasuccessful one to date. After scoring a chart sucess with a tions are $20 recent single, she’s back with a new video and song, adults and $15 students with ID. For more information, visit ourtimescoffeehouse.org or call (516) 741-7304. Ryanhood was declared the “Best Group/Duo” at the 2014 "Brand New Start." International “I am so excited to share my new video and song with Acoustic Music you,” wrote Cutillo in a message to her fans about her new Awards. They song, a vision of hope for our troubled times. “I hope the have toured with message inspires you and leaves you with a positive feeling Jazon Mraz, that we all can always start over in every aspect. The world recorded an album with Grammy-winning producer Ross Hogarth, and shared the too! We need this message.” stage with Matt Nathanson, Train, American Authors, and Lifehouse. The new song is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Ryan Green and Cameron Hood began more than a decade ago as street and most outlets where music is sold; according to the artist, performers in Boston’s Quincy Market. They’ve come a long way: They released the song is being featured at Billboard, Pandora, ID, MTV, their sixth album, Yearbook, in March of this year, and have performed more than Last FM, Daily Mail, PopMatters, Pitchfork, and other media. 800 shows in 45 states. Campus Activities Magazine shortly thereafter named them Cutillo is also now being represented by the public “one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country.” They cur- relations company Chrome PR. Fans can hear “Brand New rently reside in their hometown of Tucson, AZ, where they have won more than a Start” on ReverbNation and YouTube as well; connect with dozen Tucson Music Awards. the pop star on Facebook and Twitter.
The Huntington Music Factory: Long Island’s New Entertainment Launchpad
Hot and ready to serve: The Huntington Music Factory, located at 11 Lake Place, is the home of D-City Studios, Fan Network News, Village Connection Radio, and The Rick Eberle Agency. The production facility offers music/photo/video production, website and merchandise design, an internet radio and television facility, and a public relations agency. D-City Studios has worked with a variey of artists, ranging in genres including metal to pop, hip hop, dance, and more; the company features a 2,000-square foot live rehearsal and showcase space with a multimedia facility. Village Connection is a marketing company with a monthly digital magazine serving as the foundation of their business. The Rick Eberle Agency offers everything from publicity to social media, marketing, advertising, artist/venue/festival management, booking, and promotions for the area entertainment scene. Info: Call (844) MY-DCITY or visit DcityStudios.com for D-City Studios; for more information on Village Connection, visit VillageConnectionRadio.com or find them on Facebook; for The Rick Eberle Agency: log on to RickEberleAgency.com or see them on Facebook.
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Rhythm Tracking With Jimi LaLumia
An In-Depth Look At The Hottest Area Artists
Who: Larger Than Life is truly living up to its band name: They were the first to use the concept of playing homage of every boy band from The Four Season to 98 Degrees, and they’ve pretty much taken over as one of the most popular weekend acts at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall in Wantagh. The Artists & Their Sound: The band’s official bio: “Larger Than Life – the ultimate boy band tribute – started in New York, and it is taking the country by storm. This is the only act of its kind featuring actual boy band singing, dancing, costumes and that ‘pop’ look. Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest ’90s party since The Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square. Experience this full interactive production that is one of a kind! “Founders Edvin Ortega and John Wagner are leading the way in bringing back the ’90s with over 40 boy band songs by The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, LFO, One Direction, and many more. And for extra fun, the ‘boyz’ take us even way back with hits by The Jackson 5, The Temptations, Four Seasons, and other classic male groups, truly making this ‘The Ultimate Boyband Tribute’! “Edvin Ortega, who has had roles in big hits like ‘Orange Is The New Black’ and ‘Gotham,’ fronts LTL,and also directed the group's documentary. ‘Larger Than Life: A Boy Band Story’ is available on Amazon streaming and DVD.” To Contact & Learn More About The Artists: Yes, they’ll be back at Mulcahy’s on November 17. Also coming up: November 22 at Brewski's Bar and Grill in Bronx, New York, and November 25 at Mickey Spillane's in Westchester. Find the group at wearelargerthanlife.com, or find them on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
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We Found Our Thrill: So it finally happened; a pioneer rock star died, but when I heard that Fats Domino was gone, I was shocked – yes, I had believed that his passing had already occurred. Domino was born in 1928; with more current music stars dying so young, one forgets that the “old school” were cut from different material. They were not hardcore into drugs, they were not challenged in a psychiatric way because they came up from very hard circumstances, and they were happy to have made their way into the public eye, to get a good car Fats Domino and a nice house. For them, that was more than enough. Did you know that Fats Domino had 39 Top 40 hits on the Billboard singles chart? The big ones – "Blueberry Hill," "I'm Walkin'," and his first, "Ain't That A Shame," still sound as fresh as they did yesterday. A true giant from the early days
of rock & roll is gone. Ronson Lights It Up: I don't think I've ever seen a book on another departed rocker, Mick Ronson, before – so when I
stumbled upon Mick Ronson: The Spider With Platinum Hair by Weird & Gilly, I was both delighted and repulsed. I was delighted that Ronson had finally gotten his moment – yet repulsed by the simplistic title (a reference to Spiders From Mars, which was the band that he led in support of David Bowie's
Book photo provided by Jimi LaLumia
Ziggy Stardust period) as well as the author names, lifted from lyrics on the Ziggy album. Nonetheless, it's a great, quick read; the black and white photos (this is a slightly oversized paperback, not a hardcover release) are quite enjoyable, and for the most part, the saga of Ronson's solo career getting caught in the shifting gears of RCA and the MainMan company are spot on. This is a must for Bowie fans. RCA Records should give Mick's solo outings, Slaughter On 10th Avenue and Play Don't Worry, proper re-issues if they still hold the rights. Boo Was Cool: I had a great Halloween at 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue. Their Saturday costume party featured the appropriately attired O El Amor, who have cultivated a massive and loyal fan club who follow them around similar to the way Kiss fans follow their guys. I had a great time lighting a cigarette for David of 89 North and sharing decades' worth of rock tales from the LaLumia vaults. Support your Long Island nightclubs – and I must get out more often!
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Carly Pearce:
‘Every Little Thing’ Is Big
The debut album from Carly Pearce, Every Little Thing, is now available via Big Machine Records. Penning eight of the 13 songs, including the title track, Pearce collaborated in the studio with hot producer busbee. Already scoring a #1 for three weeks on SiriusXM’s The Highway with “Every Little Thing,” Pearce at the time of the song’s release was the only solo female in the Top 10 at Country radio, in addition to previously being selected for iHeart On The Verge and as Cox Media’s first “Plugged in” artist. The breakthrough momentum has resulted in 10,000 downloads each week, and excess of 28 million on-demand streams to date. The charismatic Pearce took part in Brett Young’s “Caliville Tour” that kicked off on October 14; she’s also be touring with Brett Young and Blake Shelton through next year. For a full list of tour dates, memorabilia, and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.
Rachael Sage
World" featuring Terra Lightfoot acoustic guitar, chamber strings, and an intimate vocal delivery. The tongue-incheek "Tchatchkes & Latkes" was penned for her annual holiday show at Joe's Pub in New York City, along with the fan favorite "Hanukkah In The song are from her new album, Village." The new effort, on New Mistakes. The new disc is MPress Records, is available produced by Gus van Go and everywhere; she’s at Werner F; it features Lightfoot’s rachaelsage.com. live band: Maury LaFoy (bass), Joel Haynes (drums) and Jeff Terra Lightfoot: Heisholt (keyboards). A Song With A Story More: terralightfoot.com, or find her at Facebook, Twitter, and Songwriter Terra Lightfoot has Instagram.
Photos courtesy respective labels and artists; Carly Pearce courtesy Big Machine; Maggie Rose by Ford Fairchild courtesy Shore Fire Media; Terra Lightfoot by Dustin Rabin
Anna Burch:
New Label, New Era
Detroit's Anna Burch recently signed to Anna Burch Polyvinyl Records. Her selfdirected video for her tune “2 Cool 2 Care" is catching thousands of eyeballs at present; she’s be on tour with Mister Heavenly through this month. She already tore the roof off New York City’s red-hot Le Poisson Rouge on November 2. The singer/ songwriter came to Polyvinyl’s attention the same way most valuable discoveries happen: by word of mouth. Fellow Michigan native and longtime Polyvinyl artist Fred Thomas sent Burch’s demos to Polyvinyl in the summer of 2017 with a simple note; “This is not a drill. You need to hear this.” Birch’s debut full-length album is scheduled to be released in early 2018. Ra R ac ch ha ae el l S Sa ag ge e: :
It’s Pure ‘Joy’
Singer Rachael Sage has released her first holiday collection, Joy! The self-produced fivetrack EP was recorded and mixed by John Shyloski and Andy Zulla, and features Sage's longtime band The Sequins along with a variety of guest musicians. The collection includes two original Hanukkah songs, a Yiddish ballad, and a cover of the holiday classic "Joy To The
Maggie Rose:
It’s What She Wants
Maggie Rose's new tracks "Just Getting By" and "Pull You Through" were recently released. Recorded in Nashville with an 11-piece band, Rose taps into the soulful country style of Linda Ronstadt and Adele. "I have a level of confidence now that's allowing me to make my music the way I want," said Rose, already lauded by music critics while garnering a huge fan base that seems to grow by the day. "I have been waiting to seize this opportunity and I didn't even know it." Get the scoop on this hot artist at iammaggierose.com; she’s also popular at virtually every social media platform.
released a new single, "Norma Gale,” which has a sincere story behind it. "I was inspired to write this song after meeting a Canadian woman named Norma Gale, who was a near-famous country star in the 1970s,” recalled Lightfoot. “She played all over the world Maggie but specifically had a great Rose following in Nashville, and played with Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. This song is one of my first songwriter songs, I'd say. It chronicles the life of Norma as a musician in the ’70s, and trying to bring up her young son while she's gunning for sustainable success. I kept in touch with Norma and her son and let them know when I finally made it to Nashville to do some writing, but unfortunately she had passed away two weeks earlier." "Norma Gale" follows the release of Lightfoots' initial lead single and video "Paradise," which premiered via American Songwriter; both Good Times Magazine - November 14 - 27, 2017 • 23
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