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Your Best Bets For Area Fun Photos: Drums & Petting Zoo by Merelize
The “Clippers Go To War” exhibit opening – including a cocktail reception and presentation by Captain John A. Hot Beats: Marshall – willSummer be Sunday, Drum June 4 at 5 pm at The Cradle of Aviation Museum Camps in Garden City. This is a new phase for The Long Island Drum & Music School's this ongoing exhibition, which brings to summer drum camps are scheduled for life the journey 14 of the Am July 10 through andfamed AugustPan 7 through Clipper flying boats, their many aviation 11 at the school's headquarters in accomplishments, distinguished service Hicksville. These youth-based camps are during War(aged II, and7 the dedicated for boysWorld and girls through 15), heroic people who made aviation from beginners to advances. All campers history. For more information, log on will be grouped by age and ability. For to cradleofaviation.org, or call complete information: Call (516) 735(516)or 572-4111. 2984, log on to lidrumschool.com.
Hot Wings: Clipper Exhibit In Garden City
Hot Beats: Summer Drum Camps In Hicksville
The Long Island Drum & Music School's summer drum camps are scheduled for July 10 through 14 and August 7 through 11 at the school's headquarters in Hicksville. These youth-based camps are for boys and girls (aged 7 through 15), from beginners to advances. All campers will be grouped by age and ability. For complete information: Call (516) 735-2984, or log on to lidrumschool.com.
Hot Winners: LI Imagine Bestows Awards
The Long Island Imagine Awards event in May at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury gave formal acknowledgement to some of Long Island's most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations. More than 175 nonprofit applications were submitted hopes of winning a $5,000 grant. Winners for this year's event: The Cerini & Associates Social Impact Award: Pronto of Long Island, Inc.; The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Arts and Culture Award: East End Arts; The Certilman Balin Leadership Excellence Award: Theresa A. Regnante, president & CEO of United Way of Long Island; The Empire National Bank Innovation Award: Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities (ACLD): The Business Exchange Rising Star Award: Angels For Warriors (pictured at right); and The Nerds That Care Fan Favorite Award: Contractors For Kids. Ho H ot t S Su un nd da ay y: Arts Festival & More In Bay Shore
More fun in Suffolk County: The 17th annual Arts Festival By The Bay is slated for Sunday, June 11 from 11 am through 6 pm on Main Street in Bay Shore. Featured during this free daylong event will be live music by The Sweet Adelines and other artists; the 1888 Oyster Sloop Priscilla; food from Bay Shore eateries; artists and vendors; pony rides; a petting zoo; and other attractions. Info is at (631) 665-7003; or log on to bayshorecommerce.com. More than 20,000 Long Islanders attended last year's event. To learn more about how to sail the sloop, log on to sailpriscilla.com.
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Mavis Staples
Landmark On Main Street, Port Washington June 4 at 7 PM • landmarkonmainstreet.org (516) 767-1384 A landmark entertainer graces The Landmark: It was Mavis Staples' mellifluous voice that graced so many of The Staple Singers' biggest hits (“Let's Do It Again,” “I'll Take You There,” “Respect Yourself”), and her group and solo performances took her all the way to Kennedy Center Honors and Grammy Awards. Rocker Nicole Atkins opens.
see performengagement; call or log on for all Robert Cray the details. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice June 10 at 8 PM Patchogue Theatre (631) 288-1500 Through January 1 patchoguetheare.org (631) whbpac.org 207-1313 Take a “Midnight Stroll” to hear one of the last of Set to holiday songs and starring figure skaters, the great traveling bluesmen, who clearly is still singers, and dancers, this family-friendly musiat the top of his game. Cray and his band have cal celebration featurers stunning costumes, recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have performance artistry, and dazzling production been on the Billboard charts. The legendary hit numbers. World class figure skater Rohene was “Smoking Gun”; the classic albums include Ward is part of the cast. Time Will Tell, Strong Persuader, and more.
Edwin McCain YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore June 10 at 8 PM • boultoncenter.org (631) 969-1101 McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years by balancing his massive pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour. His hit songs, authentic spirit, and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than rock concerts.
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Forest Hills Stadium: A Summer Of Shows
Headlining this season at the renovated and revived Forest Hills Stadium will be concerts in a variety of genres, including the red-hot The Chainsmokers on June 9 and 10; smooth singer/songwriter Jack Johnson on June 14; a double bill of 80s stars in Darryl Hall & John Oates (below) and Tears For Fears on June 16; more nostalgia with John Mellencamp on July 11; Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Peter Wolf on July 26 and 27; and other concerts booked through October. Info and tickets: foresthillsstadium.com.
Light Spectrum: Gaze & Learn In Flushing Opening in April, the “Light Spectrum” exhibit at The Lewis Howard Latimer House Museum in Flushing has proven a popular attraction; it runs through August
Four-Pronged Mega-Concert At Citi Field
With a packed summer already featuring Lady Gaga, The Eagles, and other concerts, Citi Field recently annnounced a massive four superstar concert taking place on Friday, July 28 at 6 pm (rain or shine). Linkin Park and Blink-182 will co-headline their “Welcome To Blinkin Park” tour and will be accompanied by special guests Wu-Tang Clan and Machine Gun Kelly (above). Tickets are now on sale via mets.com/BlinkinPark, or by phone at (800) 745-3000.
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6. This exhibit by Antonia Perez draws the viewer’s attention to the science of light and color. The sculpture is composed of repurposed lampshade frames through which natural light is filtered. Admission is free; learn more at itsinqueens.com.
The Biggest Events At Area Performing Arts Centers & Theaters Photos courtesy respective venues & artists
The Illusionists: Live From Broadway
Tilles Center, Greenvale June 1 at 7:30 PM tillescenter.org (516) 299-2752 Direct from the “Great White Way,” the world’s best-selling magic show showcases the talents of seven of the most famous illusionists on earth. This show has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzled audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with illusions, comedy, and more than a few surprises along the way.
The Temptations Revue Featuring Nate Evans
Suffolk Theater, Riverhead June 3 at 8 PM • suffolktheater.com (631) 727-4343 Utterly legit: The Temptations Revue is led by Nate Evans, hand-picked by original Temptations lead singers Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, and Dennis Edwards to join the group and continue the legacy. The hits will be many, so don't be “Too Proud To Beg” and check this one out.
The Man In The Ceiling
Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor May 30 through June 25 baystreet.org (631) 725-9500 This ranks as an astoundingly high profile area theater event: This musical features a book by the legendary Jules Feiffer, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and direction by Jeffrey Seller (above) – the producer of a little show you may have heard of in Hamilton, the biggest Broadway smash ever.
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A Stunning Farewell:
Glen Campell’s Final Recording
Taking Back Sunday: LI’s Seasoned Superstars Take On A Huge Tour
Long Island’s Taking Back Sunday will return to the summer concert circuit in mid-July. Their national headline tour will kick off on July 14 in New York City at Webster Hall, circle around the U.S., and conclude at Buffalo’s Waiting Room Summer Stage on August 19. Direct support will be provided by Every Time I Die with Modern Chemistry and All Get Out splitting the opening slot. In addition, they’ll be making a few spring festival appearances including Carolina Rebellion, Rock On The Range, and The Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis. More information can be found at the band’s website: takingbacksunday.com. This tour is in support of TBS’ most recent album Tidal Wave, which had garnered a wealth of critical acclaim since its release. Two music videos can now be seen online of two of the album’s top tracks: "You Can't Look Back" and "Call Come Running.” Taking Back Sunday remains Adam Lazzara (vocals), John Nolan (guitar, vocals), Eddie Reyes (guitar), Shaun Cooper (bass), and Mark O’Connell (drums).
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Fresh concert bookings: The Back To The Eighties Show Featuring Jessie's Girl – the sexy and silly kinda/sorta tribute band that has cut its teeth with its weekly performances at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City – now as been booked into a “residency” at The Paramount in Huntington. Upcoming shows have been announced for August 11, September 10, October 20, November 8, and a New Year's Eve event that will close out the year. Tickets and more: (631) 673-7300. Speaking of nostalgia, The NYCB Theatre At Westbury presents “A Night At The Disco” on Thursday, June 22, featuring genre legends Rose Royce, The Trammps Featuring Earl Young, and The Village People, as well as area cover band 45 RPM. Tickets and info: (516) 247-5200. Singer/songwriter Matthew Sweet (right) once again returns to the area on Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm at The Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington. Tickets and info: (516) 767-6444.
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Glen Campbell's final album, Adiós Shania’s albums include will be released June 9;her the Platinumalbum was selling 1993 debut, Shania Twain; recorded following Campbell's the GRAMMY Award-winning, Double "Goodbye Tour," which took place after Diamond-selling 1995 release, The with revealing he had been diagnosed Woman in Me; Come On Over, the was bestAlzheimer's Disease. The album selling studio album in Soundscan announced at People.com by his history wife, byKim a female artist in any genre and Campbell: "Glen's abilities to the play, best-selling country album ofbegan all timetowith sing and remember songs over 40 million rapidly declineunits aftersold his worldwide; diagnosis inand UP!, Shania’s third consecutive Diamond2011. A feeling of urgency grew to get selling album release. him into the studio one last time to capture what magic was left." Recognizing impact andto Fans canher log indelible on to People.com achievements in music, Shania read Kim Campbell's full note, as well as hear the album's first track, For more information, visit "Everybody's Talkin',"please Campbell's www.ShaniaTwain.com. take on the Fred Neil-penned hit
made famous by Harry Nilsson in the film "Midnight Cowboy."
&M, Interscope Records, and Deutsche Grammophon have announced announce the release of The Complete Studio Collection by Sting on June 9. Encompassing the entirety of Sting's isolo studio album catalogue on 180 gram heavyweight vinyl – from his 1985 debut album The Dream Of The Blue Turtles through to his latest, 57th & 9th – The Complete Studio Collection is the first complete anthology of Sting's solo career.
Sting
A Legend Complete Following the release of the now sold-out The Studio Collection box set via A&M/Interscope Records, The Complete Studio Collection includes all of the A&M / Interscope Records catalogue plus his Deutsche Grammophon discography – Songs From The Labyrinth (2006), If On A Winter's Night... (2009) and
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Symphonicities (2010) – in addition to his new album 57th & 9th; bringing together all 12 solo studio albums for the first time. All of the included catalogue LPs are presented in meticulous reproductions of their original artwork with new vinyl masters cut at Abbey Road Studios to ensure the highest possible audio quality. Check with your favorite record store for availability of this set.
Photo: Taking Back Sunday (above) by Ryan Russell
Sting's “57th & 9th” world tour, with guests The Last Bandoleros and Joe Sumner, is now underway. The guitardriven rock tour, featuring a four-piece band, has seen sold-out performances throughout North America and Europe. Sting is currently performing across South and Central America, before venturing to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka. Sting next returns to Europe for more festivals and concerts.
FILM Wonder Woman
Preview by Cody Bell
Staring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Danny Huston Directed by Patty Jenkins Warner Bros. Pictures Opens June 2 She was the best thing about the Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice film last year; she looks exactly like we all always thought Wonder Woman should look; she's not yet a major film star, but she's about to be – the casting of Gal Gadot, the 32-year-old former model previously best known for roles in The Fast & The Furious series, as Princess Diana may be the most perfect actress for the most perfect role in years. Gadot, despite her obvious beauty, is also genuinely tough: She served in the Israeli military, and she's also been an Israel Defense Forces soldier. And holy DC, has she got fans: Her brief appearance in the Batman Vs Superman film drew the best audience response about the film according to multiple reviews and audience polls. Now, Gadot stars in this film, and in this preview, we can't tell you all that much about it; DC and Warner Brothers have been tight-lipped about this new release, as they're banking on it to become one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer. Certainly, this new superhero film is going to have a lot of competition during the coming months for
filmgoers' dollars; also on the boards for the coming weeks and months are such notables (we've already seen The Fate Of The Furious and Guardians Of The Galaxy Part 2 do betterthan-expected tallies) as newest version of The Mummy, another run with Transformers: The Last Knight, Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming; War For The Planet Of The Apes; the Cara Delvigne sleeper Valerian & The City Of A Thousand Planets; Steven King's The Dark Tower; and more family and action films.
THE BOUNTIFUL GOURMET
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However, the key to Wonder Woman will be simple: Avoid the darkness and mock solemnity of the Batman/Superman film and you've got a hit on your hands. Advance word is good, thanks in no small part that DC honchos Jon Berg and Geoff Johns are promising a good, old-fashioned superhero thrill ride. But, again: The big factor here will be Gadot; smart, funny, and obviiously in perfect shape, she's what every comic geek female wants to be, and who every comic geek boy wants to meet. Jackpot.
Wonder, a new Ice Cream Cupcake that comes topped with a Wonder Woman-logoed chocolate medallion. Act fast: The Cold Stone Creamery Wonder Womaninspired items will be in stores through June 13. I Went Down To The Crossroads: The farm stand at Crossroads Farms at Grossman's in Malverne is now officially open for the season. Offered at this popular area attraction and store is a newly renovated farm stand, where browsers can sample some of the company's latest finds, as well as traditional favorites. The farm stand now features samples of Pulp Kitchen's organic juices and craft sodas made with organic honey and herbs; Wally's Spotted Dog Organics marinades and rubs; Really Good Jam fruit spreads, and new varieties of
Long Island Iced Tea. The farm stand beckons visitors to “try one or try them all!” The farm stand will be fully stocked with produce and many more products, including Crossroads’ local honey, organic teas, vegan cheese, Fire cider, Papa's
Country Porch pies and cookies, and more items than we have room to list here. Crossroads Farms’ hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm (closed Mondays). More information: (516) 881-7900.
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The return of The San Francisco Giants to Citi Field to take on The New York Mets in a rematch of last October’s wild card game generated little buzz. Giants second baseman and St. John’s University alum Joe Panik
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pointed out that both starting pitchers from that game, Madison Bumgarner and Noah Syndergaard, were on the disabled list, and that took some luster off of the moment; he also noted that both teams were struggling. Matt Of course, the real reason Harvey why the Giants-Mets series storyline was overlooked was because Mets pitcher Matt Harvey had been suspended by the team for three games for a violation of team policy. What I found most interesting about the Harvey hullabaloo was that many of his teammates had no compunction about criticizing him without waiting to hear his account. Harvey’s aloofness and unfriendliness apparently extend past his relations with the media. Nonetheless, Harvey did deserve a chance to defend himself. He
Bowling With Bob Smith
Summer's Here: LIGBT Action Yes, most league bowling seasons start in the fall and run through spring – but if you've got the bowling bug, be sure to check with your area house and ask about summer league action, usually available in any format you'd like: USBC sanctioned leagues, unsanctioned fun leagues, sport shot leagues, you name it. Heat up the lanes while you cool off from the high temperatures at area bowling centers this summer. LIGBT Summer Schedule: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) recently began its summer schedule of summer handicap tournaments. If you've never played in tournaments, the LIGBT is a great way to begin, as its club handicap format evens the playing field for bowlers of all experience levels. Here's highlights on the summer schedule: June 4: sport shot tournament at AMF Babylon Lanes; June 11: house shot tournament at Whitestone Lanes; June 25: sport shot tournament at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park; June 30 and July 2; the annual 4th Of July weekend major at AMF Garden City Lanes;
apologized to his team as soon as he was reinstated, and it seemed to put an end to the latest saga with the Mets’ drama queen and erstwhile ace. While the Giants were in town, I asked outfielder (as well as one of baseball’s great personalities) Hunter Pence, if he ever crossed paths with Vice President Mike Pence. “No, I haven’t. Actually I am not very political,” he said. Hunter’s grimace indicated that he wasn’t a fan of the Trump administration. The annual Sports Emmy Awards are always an enjoyable gathering of on-air talents and executives. It’s also been a great place to get insider information from decision makers and boldface names, who drop their guard a bit because of the upbeat atmosphere. An ESPN official privately admitted to me that the company wanted to wait until after its Upfront presentation to advertisers in mid-May before it laid off 100 air personalities, but the leaks were springing up and its employees were on edge.
CBS replaced Bart Scott with Nate Burleson on its “NFL Today” series, but company executives told me that they like Scott and want to find a way to retain his services. A return for Scott to Joe the Panik underrated “That Other Pregame Show” on CBS Sports Network is a possibility. Alex Rodriguez was a presenter at the Sports Emmys, and to his credit he was quite approachable. He will continue to work for Fox Sports on select baseball telecasts, but one gets the feeling that he wants to emulate
July 16: sport shot tournament at AMF Wantagh Lanes; and the annual “Super Tournament” from August 25 through 27 at AMF Plainview Lanes, and a three-squad Labor Day special on At AMF Babylon Lanes September 3 at AMF Babylon Lanes. Get all the LIGBT information, including news on tournaments not listed here, by calling (877) 900-6464. Scoring's Never Boring: High and honor scores from recent league play: Farmingdale Lanes: Shawn Green 300; Lewis Getzelman 299; Evan Myers 289; Christina Schulze 279 and 262. Herrill Lanes (New Hyde Park): Bill Delawski 300; Anthony Campagna 289; Jonathan Corda 279 and 265; Jim Cleary 279; Rafael Acosta 279; G.J. Lasala 279; Abel David 277; Ed Ziemak 275; Eric Kaplan 268; Paul Kolacki 268; Justin Juarez 268; Ean Noblesala 267; Thomas Riccobono 265; Harry Collins 265; Jackie Delawski 258 and 212; Lisa Laguarino 247; Donna Doyle 236; Susan Bilicki 212; Liz Corda 207; Vickie Calagna 205; Pamela Scholz 202. JIB Lanes (Flushing): Tom Werthmuller 300; Danielle Merino 279; Gwen Conyers-Baptist 256; Jennie Leung 256. Norm Gets The Duke – Again: From the PBA's Bill Vint: Crafty strategy and clutch
shots helped The Shipyard Dallas Strikers defend their L.L.Bean PBA League Elias Cup title at Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine, in a hotly contested battle with the local-favorite L.L. Bean Portland Lumberjacks telecast on ESPN in mid-May. Led by player-manager Norm Duke, the Strikers won the singles, trios, and five-player Baker format matches for a 5-1 victory over the Lumberjacks.
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Photos: Dallas Strikers courtesy PBA LLC; AMF Babylon action by Bob Smith
Piazza’s Truly ‘Great’: Tom Piazza of Roslyn Heights won his first Great American Seniors Bowling Club championshop on May 7 at Levittown Lanes, earning $1,000 for his first-place finish. New members of this popular area bowling club, which offers USBC-sanctioned bowling tournaments for players 50 and older, include Glenn Silverberg of Lindenhurst, Willie Petro of Huntington, Peter McDonald of North Bellmore, Kevin Myree of Brooklyn, and Gary Manganiello of Elmont. Bob Steppe’s Great American Seniors Bowling Club’s next event is June 11 at AMF Garden City Lanes. For information or reservations, call Steppe at (516) 378-8349 or write to gasbowling@gmail.com.
Photos: Matt Harvey by Bob Smith; Jimmy Rollins by Keith Allison (CC); Joe Panik by Daniel Hartwig (CC); Doc Emrick by Bruce C. Cooper (CC)
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Michael Strahan’s career, which has a big non-sports component. A good example was “A-Rod”’s surprise appearance as a co-host on a recent episode of “The View.” “My mom and my sister love that show. It’s not everyday that they ask ugly guys like me from the sports world to come on,” he said with self-deprecating humor. “I had a great time, but I have to admit that I got nervous and tried to stay clear of all political discussions.” Former MLB shortstop Jimmy Rollins is
another recently retired ballplayer who is now working in the media, as he is now an analyst for Turner Sports. The always candid Rollins admitted that he would put on the uniform again in a heartbeat if an MLB team came calling. Recently retired Brent Musburger received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy. It’s safe to say that Musburger and his colleagues at the time, Phyllis George, Irv Cross, and Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, put NFL pregame, halftime, and postgame shows on the map when they were the “NFL Today” team on CBS. “People ask me about that show every day,” said Musburger. “The key to our success was Phyllis George, who was a recent Miss America. She brought a huge female following to the show, and she could handle herself with the guys.” NBC hockey voice Mike “Doc” Emrick won the Emmy for best play-by-play broadcaster for the third straight year. When asked about the possibility of an Edmonton Oilers-Ottawa Senators Stanley Cup, Emrick waxed poetic about the 2006 meeting of two-small market teams, The Carolina Hurricanes and The Edmonton Oilers: “It was a wonderful Stanley Cup final,” he said. What he didn’t say was that a test pattern would have drawn higher TV ratings. At the time that Emrick was getting his Emmy at The Frederick P. Rose Hall, The New York Rangers were down 2-0 to The Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden and were facing likely playoff elimination. I joked to Emrick that NBC Sports CEO Mark Lazarus
was probably on the ledge of the roof of the Time Warner Center. Doc was clearly uncomfortable discussing the business side of sports broadcasting, but did crack a smile. Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is moving from CBS’s NFL pregame show to Fox. ESPN re-signed Tim Tebow for its college football telecast,s but a press release emphasized that he was still free to pursue his baseball career – you can breathe easy, Mets fans. Charles Barkley stepped out of his comfort zone recently with his four-part miniseries on TBS called “American Race,” which delved with the Doc uncomfortEmrick able topic of prejudice. Generating buzz was his interview with white supremacist Richard Spencer. Barkley maintained his cool; if he hadn’t, it all would have descended into Morton Downey, Jr. territory.
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'Who's' Gone: More than a few Major League Baseball fans around the country were saddened to find that the annually published digest-sized magazine, Who's Who In Baseball, was not released this year and apparently is no more. For decades, fans found the career statistics of most current MLB players in this handy little book, but the magazine, sadly, seems to now be yet another victim of the digital information age; just type in a name in a Google search and websites such as Baseball Reference can give you statistics in seconds. However, the magazine continued to enjoy a loyal following, at least amongst fans we knew in the Long Island area, who this year won't be able to thumb through the black-and-white stock paper to find out what Buster Posey's batting average was in 2014 – it may sound trite, but it truly is the end of a sports magazine era. At the end of its run, WWIB was published by Harris Publications, which announced at the end of April was closing its doors; other Harris titles included Celebrity Hairstyles, Guns & Weapons, and Naturally, among other imprints ... The legendary Pamela Anderson may not be in the main cast, but reports claim that wall and theater posters for the new film version of Baywatch are being seeked out by young fans. It's certainly quite the pleasant-looking cast, which includes Zac Efron, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kelly Rohrbach, and Alexandra Daddario … Speaking of Rohrbach, she's on the cover of the current Cosmopolitan Magazine, which finds itself in the news for an odd reason: If you've listened to AM radio of late, you might have heard quite the unusual ad: The voice of Victoria Hearst, the granddaughter of publisher William Randolph Hearst, who claims that the long-running women's magazine “contains pornography” and should be regulated to an extent. On her cosmohurtskids.com website, Hearst writes that she's not trying to put the magazine that her family publishes out of business: “The goal is to have Cosmo labeled 'Adult Material' so that it cannot be sold to anyone under 18 years of age.” Victoria Hearst has conducted this informational campaign for more than two years; she's been involved in various ministries for more than 16 years ... Surf-loving Brook Power is the 2017 Playboy Playmate Of The Year; she graces the cover of the current issue.
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Calendar
Tuesday, May 30
Nassau Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Ed Kaercher K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Original Music Showcase: Father Jones / Others Nutty Irishman (Farmingale) County Line Oyster Bay Brewing Company Bryce Larsen Paddy's Loft (Massapequa) Paul Cuthbert Reel (East Rockaway) Honor The Shield Tropix (Freeport) Country Night Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Night With David Jon Paisley BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Vinyl Night With Jordan Miller Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James): Open Mic Dek's American Restaurant (Rocky Point) Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The People's Open Mic House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's Of Smithtown Tuesday Night Live: George Cintron & Bobby Rondinelli Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Jam Night Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Stephen's Talkhouse (Amagansett) Industry Night: Running Rampant NYC/Queens/Brooklyn B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Lulu / B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars Blue Note (NYC) McCoy Tyner City Winery (NYC) Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Wednesday, May 31
Nassau Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Run For Cover Blue Parrot Lounge (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By The Johnny Mac Band Homestead (Oyster Bay) Open Mic: "Big Daddy" John Struck Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach) Country Music Originals Night Kacey's (Rockville Centre) Paul Cuthbert K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Wonderous Stories Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith Mickey Malone's (Floral Park) Open Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Campfire's Acoustic Throwdown Otto's Sea Grill (Freeport) Country Wednesdays R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Sunset Grill (Seaford) Blues At Sunset: Open Jam With The Sunset Boyz Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Night Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza (Bohemia) Bryce Larsen Beau's Bar (Greenlawn) Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Wayne Sabella & Company Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic 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 Mouse Trap Café (Amityville): Open Mic Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Rock & Roll Brewing Company
Your Guide To Local Events Port Jeff Brewing Company The Electrix Quogue East Pub (East Quogue) Open Mic With Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Night Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Alejandro Aviles
NYC/Queens B.B. King's (NYC) Eric Johnson Electric Band Blue Note (NYC) McCoy Tyner City Winery (NYC) Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Thursday, June 1
Nassau Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Ace Duo Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Ciao Baby (Massapequa) Joey Luongo Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg Craft Kitchen & Tap House (Lynbrook) Thursday Night Live E.B. Elliot's (Freeport) A Witch's Brew Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Brian McGeough Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Generations Kacey's Rooftop (Rockville Centre) Country Night K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / PseudoSsudio (Phil Collins Tribute) Living Room (Bethpage) R&B After Work Party Lounge At The Space At Westbury The Deeds Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Tiki Thursday Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Hosted By Ken Rodriguez & Bobby La Serra Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Tocolo Cantina (Garden City): Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Tropix (Freeport) The Legendary Murphys Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Sceneless Scene Showcase Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Trevor Davison Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Rubber Soul Crooked Rail (Northport) Tommy Hellbent & Friends Electric/Acoustic Rock & Roll Open Mic & Jam / Ladies Night Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Niesen 347 (Saint James): Nisen 347 Thursdays Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Anthony Raffs Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Blues To Black Street Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Spaghetti Westerners /Poletarians / Phoenix Chapter Tap & Barrel (Smithtown) Jellyband Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Live Jazz Treme (Islip) Quadralove NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Ambrosia Birdland (NYC) Emmit Cohen Blue Note (NYC) The Dirty Dozen Brass Band City Winery (NYC) Marc & Ted Broussard Resorts World Casino (Jamaica) For The Record Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Jazz-Manian Devils
Friday, June 2 Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Con & Heather
The ’60s Invasion At Resorts World Casino
Resorts World (Jamaica): Resorts World Casino New York City generated $361,643,895 in revenue for New York’s Lottery education fund in 2016/2017, according to the latest Lottery year-end review. The revenue generated by the Queens casino was more than any other video gaming facility in the state, and more than any of the Lottery’s jackpot games. Since opening in 2011, Resorts World Casino New York City has generated more than $1.8 billion for the education fund, to which it gives approximately 44 percent of its earnings. “Resorts World is proud to support New York’s public education system and is committed to continuing to help provide students with a high-quality public education,” said Scott Molina, President of Resorts World Casino New York City. “Our partnership with the state has been extremely beneficial for New Yorkers both in terms of education aid and economic development, and we look forward to an even brighter future.” One way that Resorts World raises all those dollars is by offering entertainment – and here's who's on the boards for the coming weeks: Area bands are front and center, with performances by the Cars tribute Drive on June 7; the rocking '60s Invasion on June 8; and Uppercut on June 15. Learn more by calling (888) 888-8801. Tropicana (AC): Soul icon Patti LaBelle is known for belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards, and spiritual sonnets. The musical legend (and sweet potato pie expert) will bring her soulful voice to the Tropicana's Showroom for a live performance on June 24 at 8 pm. For more than 50 years, LaBelle's strong, expressive voice has left an The Who At indelible mark all over the world. This Mohegan Sun Philadelphia-born entertainer captured her first hit in 1962, as lead singer of Patti LaBelle and The BlueBelles. Later with her group LaBelle and as a solo artist, she went on to release numerous hit songs and albums and capture worldwide acclaim. Tickets to see Patti LaBelle at Tropicana Atlantic City are priced from $55 to $125 and are subject to tax and fees. Tickets are available at the Tropicana box office or Ticketmaster; for more info: (609) 340-4000. Mohegan Sun (CT): Burton Cummings, formerly of The Guess Who, recently wowed the crowd at this popular destination spot – and now, it's been announced that the even more legendary British group with the similar name, The Who, are hitting the road this summer and will be making their way to Connecticut for a live performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, July 20 at 8 pm. Tickets are now on sale; info and tickets are at (800) 745-300. Fans can expect the band, fronted by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend, to take them on a journey through their entire career from the days of The High Numbers to classic albums such as Who’s Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia, My Generaton, and Live At Leeds up to the present day. Patti LaBelle
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Calendar Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Debra Lynne D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) Name That Tune / Zocial E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Ready In 10 K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Reckoning (Grateful Dead Tribute) / Off The Record Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Live Music Luxor (Hicksville) Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) The Legendary Murphys Memories 2 (Williston Park) The Buzz Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Exit Verona / Young Harbor / TBA Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) The Ronald Reagans / The 90s Band Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Nine Deez Nite / Kevin's Band NYCB Theatre At Westbury The Whispers / Stephanie Mills Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Wonderous Stories R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Still Partners (Sea Cliff) King Fishers Sunset Grill (Seaford) Generations Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Billy & Jacinta Trotter's (Franklin Square) Flashback Suffolk Amityville Music Hall Bright Green / Cold Collective / Gin War / An Old Friend / Sam Pollet 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) The Whisky Dogs / The Lisa Polizzi Band / Gypsy (Stevie Nicks Tribute) Babylon Carriage House Bryce Larsen Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Michael Duca Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Broadway 247 (Hicksville) Live Music Butterfield's (Hauppauge) New Life Crisis Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Mean Machine
Your Guide To Local Events Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Gail Storm Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Steve Meadors Hamlet Golf & Country Club (Commack) Fleetwood Macked (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Joe's Garage (Riverhead) Cyndi Hazell Straight From The Heart Trio Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) DJ Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Southbound Oar (Patchogue) Shockwave Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Mystic Pace's Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Revolution (Amityville) Chanel West Coast / Sarkazm / Lindsey Jenningz / iDeal2Times / JBARR Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Uppercut Seagull Restaurant (West Babylon) The Two Daves Smith Point Beach Hut (Mastic Beach) Tradewinds Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Nancy Atlas / Pump (Aerosmith Tribute) Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Mimi & Company Tula Kitchen (Bay Shore) Atomic Red Hots Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Venetian Shores Beach Hut (Lindenhurst) X-Session NYC/Queens Alley Pond Environmental Center (Douglaston) World Environment Day Celebration / World Environment Day Concert: Gathering Time B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Divasoul Birdland (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Blue Note (NYC) The Dirty Dozen Brass Band City Winery (NYC) Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Gramercy Theater (NYC) Okilly Dokilly Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) The Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air
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Calendar Nublu 151 (NYC) Kathleen Potton St. Margaret Parish Hall (Middle Village) Live Standup Comedy Benefit For Laughter Save Lives: John Larocchia / Frank Failla / Joe Currie / Tom Daddario Terra Blues (NYC) Bill Carter Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Breakaway Treme (Islip) Quadralove
Saturday, June 3
Nassau Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Shockwave Dawg Pound (Levittown) Joe Rock & The All-Stars D.F. Meadow's (East Meadow) Acme Dynamite Fireman's Park (Patchogue) Seven Turns (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Generations K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Streetfighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) / Petty Rumours (Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, & Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) Memories 2 (Williston Park) Interview MP Taverna (Roslyn) Jazz Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) The Steve Hollow Band / Refugee (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) Mineola Memorial Library BeatlesFest: Penny Lane / Beatles Trivia Contest Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Unforgettable Fire (U2 Tribute) Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) The Weeknd Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) KTUphoria: Backstreet Boys / Fifth Harmony / Nicky Jam / Jason Derulo / Shaggy / Daya Craig / David Starley / Miley Cyrus Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Radio Riot NYCB Theatre At Westbury Johnny Mathis Oyster Bay SideStreet Concert Series Face
Your Guide To Local Events To Face LI (Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute) Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Bon Journey (Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute) Rockaway Beach /Breezy Point Irish Festival Shilelagh Law / Others R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Peak Sunset Grill (Seaford) Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles Tribute) Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) The Mike Barry Band Trotter's (Franklin Square) Cover To Cover Uncle Tony's (Farmindgale) Danny Kean Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Grateful Dead Tributes: The Electrix / Betty & The Boards / Reckoning Amityville Music Hall Assuming We Survive / Moonwalker / MISTAKES / AllOut Bistro 72 (Riverhead) April Rain Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (Huntington) Live Music Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Bottoms Up (Islip) Live Music Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Gaelic Storm BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Brody McKay's (Selden) E3 Crooked Rail (Northport) The Vinyl Plane / Advent Horizon / And You And I /Tiberius Jonez Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) The Electric Dudes Gray Horse Tavern (Bayport) Quarter Horse Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Ayako Shirasaki & Noriko Ueda Greenport Harbor Brewing Company (Peconic) Atomic Red Hots Jason's Vineyard (Jamesport) George Barry Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Epic Moon Chaser Bay Tours At Captree State Park (Babylon) Oogee Wawa / The Burbs / Reinstated Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music
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Napper Tandy’s (Northport) Whiskey Road Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Latinology Revolution (Amityville) Theater Of Pain (Motley Crue Tribute) / Unmasked (Kiss Tribute) / FiveStone Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Somethin' Fresh Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Smith Point Beach Hut (Mastic Beach) 45 RPM Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Bob Scheider / Lez Zeppelin (All-Female Led Zeppelin Tribute) Suffolk Theatre The Temptations Revue Featuring Nate Evans Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) The Singing Websters Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson – Ray's Proteges Jazz Treme (Islip) Gil Parris Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show Westhampton Beach Peforming Arts Center The Pitchforks: All Stars NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Kool & The Gang Birdland (NYC) Ravi Coltrane Blue Note (NYC) The Dirty Dozen Brass Band City Winery (NYC) Ian Hunter Gin Fizz Harlem Ms. Bluntler Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl
Sunday, June 4
Nassau City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Connoly Station (Malverne) Live Irish Music Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Dinner Music Great Neck Public Library Acoustically
Correct (James Taylor & Carole King Tribute) Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Open Jam / Mikey “Bones” Gerbino Memorial Concert: Greg Smith / Special Guests Landmark On Main Street (Port Washington) Mavis Staples / Nicole Atkins Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Jason Aldean Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Central Nassau (Garden City) Concert To Benefit The International Rescue Committee: The Folk Goddesses / Josh Joffen / Mason Sansonia / Nabilla Nazem / Arno Hecht / Michael Sansonia / The Usual Suspects Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Concerts For A Cure Benefit: Emcee Maria Milito / Indulgent Lucie / Randy Jackson / Afterburn / The Tom Freitchen Band Central Islip Public Library Tennessee Walt's Bristol & Beyond: The Birth Of Country Music Concert & Lecture Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson's Tasting Notes Jazz Club Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Lily Flanagan's (Islip) Islip Street Fair: The Suburban Brothers Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Danny Marks & Wayne Sabella Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Quarter Horse Michael E. Reilly Fireman's Memorial Park (Patchogue) Live Music: Danny Kean / Others Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Oar (Patchogue) The 60s Invasion Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) The Electric Dudes / Others Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam With Jim Moran & Ed The Hat Revolution (Amityville) Radiate Long Island
Calendar Shandon Court (East Islip) Tommy Mulvihill Smith Point Beach Hut (Mastic Beach) That 70s Band Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Winston Irie Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Pandora’s Vox Treme (Islip) Interplay Jazz Orchestra NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Incognito Birdland (NYC) Vanessa Racci Blue Note (NYC) The Dirty Dozen Brass Band City Winery (NYC) Ian Hunter Diving Bell (Sunnyside) Open Mic With Anthony Gibney Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria) Bluegrass Jam Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Of Moonshine Falls Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) The Ancient Jazz Quartet
Monday, June 5
Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Al Smith K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Hosted By Kenny Forgione Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon): Open Mic with Dave Drew BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Acoustic Open Mic Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station): Monday Jazz Jam Hosted The Gracenotes Trio Crooked Rail (Northport): Vox Populi Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings: Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Andrew Carroll Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Shandon Court (East Islip): Musicians Night Hosted by Gil McLean Tap And Barrell (Smithtown) Blues Jam Trifecta Lounge (Copiague): The Swing Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst): Open Mic Night With Kenn NYC/Queens B.B. King Blues Club (NYC) Candy Dulfer / Jon Paris Birdland (NYC) Amanda McBroom Blue Note (NYC) The Hot Sardines Kitano New York Hotel (NYC) Jam
Tuesday, June 6 Nassau Oyster Bay Brewing Company Bryce Larsen K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Long Island Rock Unplugged: All New Episode / No Lives Matter / Convincing Adam / Others Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh) Dave Matthews / Tim Reynolds Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Country Night Suffolk 50 Yard Line (West Babylon) Acoustic Open Mic Nite hosted by David Jon Paisley 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 Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) The People's Open Mic House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Open Jam With Jeff Regan Katie's of Smithtown Open Jam With George Cintron & Rob DeMartino Looney Tunes Records (West Babylon) AllTime Low (Autograph Signing) Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Open Mic O Solo Mio (Stony Brook) Phyllis Tagg Shandon Court (East Islip) Ward Cloughen Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Industry Night Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Jazz Jam
Your Guide To Local Events Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor) Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) B.B. King Blues Club All-Stars / Gary U.S. Bonds Birdland (NYC) Troy Roberts Blue Note (NYC) Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda Bowery Electric (NYC) Klangstof
Wednesday, June 7 Nassau Blue Parrot (Massapequa): Karaoke With DJ Chris Of Songbird Entertainment Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Karaoke Night With DJ Greg Don Lorenzo's Restaurant & Lounge (Glen Cove) Jerry Costanzo & His Trio Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park) The Johnny Mac 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) Wonderous Stories Manning's (Carle Place) Phil Smith R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Suite 1828 (Merrick) Open Jam With Mike & The Outlaws Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Country Music Night Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza (Bohemia) Bryce Larsen Beau's Bar (Greenlawn): Open Mic Hosted By Steve Urban Bobbique (Patchogue) Jam Night BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue): Kyle Fitzpatrick's Open Mic Night Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Open Mic With Toby Tobias Front Street Pub (Massapequa Park): Open Mic & Jam With The Johnny Mac Band Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Jen & Larry Huntington Music Hall At Finley’s Of Green Street Open Mic Jazz Loft (Stony Brook) Open Jam / Jam Session Katie's Of Smithtown: Open Mic Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Country Night Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Penny Lane Quogue East Pub (East Quogue): Open Mic hosted by Johnny B. Sea Cove (Center Moriches): Open Mic Night Toomey’s Tavern On The Crik (Amityville): Acoustic Open Mic With Tom Treme (Islip) Mind Open NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Rosana Birdland (NYC) Nikki Parrott Blue Note (NYC) Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda City Winery (NYC) The Steel Wheels
Thursday, June 8 Nassau Allegria Hotel (Long Beach) Jazz & Sushi Night Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway) Live Music Big Daddy's (Massapequa) Live Music Blue Parrot (Massapequa) Karaoke With DJ Chris From Songbird Entertainment Craft Kitchen & Tap House (Lynbrook) Thursday Night Live Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Trivia Night With DJ Greg Holiday Inn (Carle Place) Salsa Night Hudson's Mill (Massapequa) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) The Grand Central Hub (Island Park) Open Mic With Benoir K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Ladies Night & Live Band Karaoke / FM (Steely Dan Tribute) Living Room (Bethpage) R&B After-Work Party Mesita (Rockville Centre) Latin Pulse Thursdays Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Open Mic Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Tiki
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Calendar Thursday Paradise Studios (Massapequa) Open Jam & Networking Session Hosted By Ken Rodriguez & Bobby La Serra Plum Tomatoes (Mineola) Acoustic Open Mic With Frank Walker R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Spice's Restaurant (Baldwin) Open Mic Night Tocolo Cantina (Garden City) Thursday Night Music Club Featuring Bryce Larsen Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Chuck Ragan Amityville Music Hall September Mourning / Ashes In The Sky / Maybe Later Bar Louie (Commack) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Dave March Boulton Centre (Bay Shore) Kimock Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) Uppercut Crooked Rail (Northport) Tommy Hellbent & Friends Electric/Acoustic Rock & Roll Open Mic & Jam / Ladies Night Deks American Bar & Restaurant (Rocky Point) Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Frank O'Brien & Tim Givens Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Niesen 347 (Saint James) Nisen 347 Thursdays Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Lush Paramount (Huntington) Demetri Martin Ristegio's Restaurant (North Patchogue) Joey Luongo Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Roses Grove Band / HooDoo Loungers Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards (Head Of The Harbor): Ray Anderson & Steve Salerno Treme (Islip) Sabori NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Brand X / Selywn Birchwood Birdland (NYC) David Finck Blue Note (NYC) Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda
Your Guide To Local Events Forest Hills Stadium The New York Pops Resorts World Casino (Jamaica) The 60s Invasion Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Nate Hancock & The Declaration
Friday, June 9
Nassau Althouse 1848 (East Rockaway): Live Music Belmont Racetrack (Elmont) Post-Belmont Stakes Concert: Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) Christian's Parkside Café, Grill, & Garden (Farmingdale) Ed Ryan Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Steve Calta D.F. Meadow's (East Meadow) Live Music Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Uppercut K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Sons Of Sanford / Empty Sky (Elton John Tribute) Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live Music Lighthouse Waterfront Café (Glen Cove) Live Music Living Room (Bethpage) Classic Fridays Luxor (Hicksville) Live Music MaliBlue (Lido Beach) For The Record Memories 2 (Williston Park) East Coast Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Larger Than Life (Boy Band Tribute) / The Allmost Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Band Tribute) Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Mr. Beery's Presents b o t from Dandy McDowell Of Rubblebucket Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Turn Past 10 / Hot Date Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) The Mystic R.S. Jones (Merrick) County Line Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Laughing Matter Sunset Grill (Seaford) The John Sinatra Band Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Simple Truth Trotter's (Franklin Square) Spectrum
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Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Back In Time (Huey Lewis & The News Tribute) / That 70s Band Amityville Music Hall Kissing Candace / Prey Upon / Call It Home / Zoume / From Hollow Veins Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Live Music Bistro 72 (Riverhead) Keith Sloane Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Butterfield's (Hauppauge) The Below Average White Band Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) 45 RPM Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) The Mike Frost Band Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Live Music John Scott's Surf Shack (Westhampton Beach) Bryce Larsen Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Bus Duty / Deejay Epic Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Old School R&B Band Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) New Life Crisis Paces Steakhouse (Hauppauge) Danny Kean Paramount (Huntington) Michael Franti & Spearhead Park Lounge (Kings Park) The Grand Central Revolution (Amityville) Suburban Zombie / Dino Skatepark Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) In The Groove Sand Bar (Ocean Beach) Slingshot Smith Point Beach Hut (Mastic Beach) Decadia Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Black & Sparrow / Strecker Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Beer Nutz That Meetball Place (Patchogue) Ninjas Need Money (Acoustic) Treme (Islip) Roots Foundation Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Zeppelin Laser Light Show
Venetian Shores Beach Hut (Lindenhurst) Justice Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Jeff LeBlanc NYC/Queens B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) The Robert Cray Band / The James Brown Soul Revue Blue Note (NYC) Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda City Winery (NYC) Nick Lowe Forest Hills Stadium The Chainsmokers Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) The Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Ricky Stein
Saturday, June 10
Nassau Althouse 1828 (East Rockaway): Live Music Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) The Generators Belmont Racetrack (Elmont) Post-Belmont Stakes Concert: Andy Grammer D.F. Meadows (East Meadow) Side Gig E.B. Elliot (Freeport) Live Music Jetty Bar & Grill (Long Beach): Live DJs Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Free Pass K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) The Electrix (Grateful Dead Tribute) / Bellmore-Merrick 1977 Reunion: Live Music Memories 2 (Williston Park) Rewind Micky Mo's Cafe & Lounge (Lynbrook) Live Music MP Taverna (Roslyn) Brunch With Jack Morelli Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Super Electric & Friends Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall (Wantagh) Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale) Maxwell Nutty Irishman (Farmingdale) Mean Machine / Vavoom Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Long Island Bavarian Heritage Festival Reel (East Rockaway) Spirits & The Radio
Calendar R.S. Jones (Merrick) Live Music Space At Westbury Theater The Fab Faux Still Partners (Sea Cliff) Wolf! Sunset Grill (Seaford) VOR: Victims Of Rock Swing The Teapot (Floral Park) Live Music Trotter's (Franklin Square) Generations
Your Guide To Local Events K.J. Farrell’s (Bellmore) Curt Arnel & Friends Sunday Open Jam Mr. Beery's (Bethpage) Live Music Old Bethpage Village Resoration Woodstock Revival Concert Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square) Long
Island Bavarian Heritage Festival
Suffolk 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Backtrax / Suffolk Jet City / Suckerpunch 89 North Music Venue (Patchogue) Comedy Backstage Pass (Ronkonkoma) Streetlight Fundraiser For Longwood Thunder Soccer: Circus / Sinner's Prayer / Red Sun Riot Eric Haft / Joe Larson / Mike Keegan Black & Blues Seafood Chophouse Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard The Denise (Huntington) Danny Kean Given Band Bobbique (Patchogue) Live Music Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) The Mystic Boulton Center (Bay Shore) Edwin McCain Comiskey Park Bar (Saint James) Open Mic BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Live Music Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Danny Marks Cedar Beach Hut (Babylon) The Legendary & Wayne Sabella Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Kyle Fitzpatrick Murphys Crooked Rail (Northport) Live Music Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn Finley's Of Green Street (Huntington) Drive Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music (The Cars Tribute) Oakdale Yacht Club Woodstock Concert: Grey Horse Tavern (Bayport) Hymn For Her The 60s Invasion House Of Brews (Port Jefferson) Live Music Off Key Tikki (Patchogue) Latin Rhythm Lieb Cellars Bridge Lane Tasting Room Paramount (Huntington) Pottercon (Mattituck) Bryce Larsen Red River Inn (Yaphank) Jam Lily Flanagan's (Babylon) Martin Flynn / DJ Revolution (Amityville) Kill The Clock / Epic Figure Lily Flanagan's Eight / (Islip) Hard Northern Times State / The Mirabelle Other Me / Tavern (Stony Heavy Brook) Live Tides / Music Lost & Mouse Trap Adrift Café Shandon (Amityville) Court (East Butch Islip) Tommy Barbella's All Time Low: Autograph Signing Mulvihill Streets Of June 6 • Looney Tunes Smith Point The Bronx (West Babylon) Off Key Tikki Beach Hut (Patchogue) 20 Highview (Mastic Beach) New Life Crisis Painter's Restaurant (Brookhaven Hamlet) Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Weird Science Rattlesnake Dawn Paramount (Huntington) I Love The 90s: Treme (Islip) Vinnie Loccissano The Fresh Kids Of Bel Air Peter's Clam Bar (Island Park) NYC/Queens The Grand Central B.B. King's Blues Club (NYC) Thee Phantom Pugliese Vineyard (Cutchogue) George Barry & Illharmonc Orchestra Revolution (Amityville) The John Stamos Birdland (NYC) Urbanity Project Blue Note (NYC) Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda Ristegio’s Restaurant (North Patchogue) Duet Panic City Winery (NYC) Nick Lowe Shandon Court (East Islip) The Cara Band Forest Hills Stadium John Mellencamp Smith Point Beach Hut (Mastic Beach) Irish Whiskey Bar (Astoria): Bluegrass Jam Billboard Live Hosted By Dave McKeon & Mary Noecker Stephen Talkhouse (Amagansett) Zach Of Moonshine Falls Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Deep Pockets Williams / Hello Brooklyn / Baby Raptors With DJ Moods Suffolk Theater (Riverhead) Night Fever (Bee Gees Tribute) Tanner Park Beach Hut (Copiague) Mimi & Nassau Company Allegria Hotel (Long Beach): Industry Night Tasting Notes Jazz Club at Harmony Vineyards Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa) Kane (Head Of The Harbor): Live Jazz Daily Treme (Islip) The J.D. Leonard Band Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Tooty & The Vanderbilt Planetarium (Centerport) Led Mother Pluckers Zeppelin Laser Light Show K.J. Farrell's (Bellmore) Open Mic & Jam Venetian Shores Beach Hut (Lindenhurst) Tradewinds Hosted By Kenny Forgione Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center The Robert Cray Band Suffolk Bartini Bar (Babylon) Open Mic with Dave NYC/Queens Drew B.B. King’s (NYC) Mr. Big BrickHouse Brewery (Patchogue) Vinyl Night Birdland (NYC): Urbanity Cinque Terre Restaurant (Huntington Station) Blue Note (NYC) Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda Jazz Jam With The Gracenotes Trio BLVD (Whitestone) KickStart 80s Crooked Rail (Northport): Vox Populi City Winery (NYC) Nick Lowe Acoustic Open Mic With Live Artist Tapings: Forest Hills Stadium The Chainsmokers Hosted by Michael Perlmutter Gin Fizz Harlem Ms. Bluntler Grasso's (Cold Spring Harbor) Andrew Le Poisson Rouge (NYC) Jessie’s Girl Carroll Thai Rock (Rockaway Beach) Chicken Head La Scala Ristorante (Commack) Phyllis Tagg Mouse Trap Café (Amityville) Live Music Sea Cove (Center Moriches) Open Mic Shakers Pub (Oakdale) Open Mic Comedy Show Nassau Shandon Court (East Islip) Musicians Night Bacaro's Italian Tavern (Massapequa Park) Hosted By Gil McLean The Second Street Band Tap And Barrel (Smithtown) Blues Jam City Cellar (Westbury): Live Jazz Brunch Trifecta Lounge (Copiague) The Swing Corner Galley Restaurant (Massapequa) Live Sessions Hosted By Dud Music Dinner Music Village Lanterne (Lindenhurst) Floral Park Street Fair Off The Record Open Mic Night With Kenn Hudson's On The Mile (Freeport) Reflex
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Comedy
Live Loonies: The crazed cutups of Long Island Comedy – as always, helmed by emcee and standup star in his own right Paul Anthony – will undertake its biggest Long Island Comedy Festival tour in the company's history during 2017. The tour will get started on July 8 at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson, with a lineup including Chris Monty, John Santo, Tina Gorgi, and Moody McCarthy. Learn much more at Tina longislandcomedy.com … Georgi The Landmark On Main Street in Port Washington welcomes iconic comedian and three-time Emmy Award winner Louie Anderson to The Jeanne Rimsky Theater on Friday, June 16 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now; info is at (516) 767-6444. Anderson was named by Comedy Central as one of its 100 greatest standup comedians of all time, and his career has spanned more than 30 years. He is a best-selling author, star of his own standup specials and sitcoms, and continues Louie to tour the country. Anderson He’s found even greater fame in a most unique way: Since 2016, Anderson has played the extraordinary role of Christine, the matriarch of the Baskets clan on the FX series “Baskets” that stars Zach Galifianakis. Bonus: Matt Stoksky opens the Landmark show ... Just announced: Lisa Lampanelli will headline a benefit comedy show for North Shore Animal League America on June 29 at 8 pm at The Paramount in Huntington. The uproarious Frank DeCaro will also be on the bill. Tickets and info: paramountny.com or call (631) 673-7300 … The ultimate “hometown boy made good,” Vic DiBitetto, headlines The NYCB Theatre At Westbury on July 22. Info and tickets: (516) 247-5200 ... Wanna get outta town? Solid Sound has revealed its comedy lineup for this year’s festival, which takes place at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts from June 23 Chris through 25. Hosted by John Monty Hodgman in a production with the Pretty Good Friends organization, the always-popular comedy stage will feature three sets at MASS Lisa MoCA’s Hunter Center. Joining Lampanelli Hodgman will be Michael Ian Black, Eugene Mirman, Aparna Nancherla, and Nick Offerman. Jean Grae's The Show Show with DJ Quelle Chris Comedy complements the musical lineup for this year’s festival, which features two headlining sets by Wilco plus performances by a packed lineup of legends and current stars including Television, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Robert Glasper Experiment, Dawn of Midi, Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with The Guilty Ones, Kevin Morby, Joan Shelley, Big Thief, Peter Wolf, and more. Vic DiBitetto More: solidsoundfestival.com. Compiled by Bob Smith, who sometimes walks to work, yet still defiles the ozone layer.
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CLUBBING
Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall, Wantagh June 19 at 9 PM muls.com (516) 783-7500 Area tribute acts come and go, but the eternally popular Half Step – Matt Iselin, Scott Bardolf, Joe Chirco, Craig Privett, Cindy Lopez, and Tom San Filippo – keeps on keeping on, joyously performing the music of the classic rock legends in halls large and small.
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Petty Rumors (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Stevie Nicks, & Fleetwood Mac Tribute) K.J. Farrell's, Bellmore June 3 at 7 PM • kjfarrells.com (516) 804-9925 A tribute to not one but three distinctive acts at the same time sounds unusual – but this area band really nails the music of these legends without breaking a sweat. Plus, there's more: Streetfighter, the mega-popular area Rolling Stones tribute, takes the stage at 10 pm.
Gil Parris
Treme, Islip June 3 at 8 PM • tremeislip.com (631) 277-2008 The Grammy-nominated rock, blues, and jazz guitarist returns to Long Island for yet another appearance at this Islip hotspot. Lauded for his solo albums, Parris has also recorded and toured with a host of major artists, including Dr. John, Blood Sweat & Tears, Diane Schuur, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell, and Toni Braxton.
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Styx
Classic & Coming: The veterans of classic rock just keep on keepin' on … Mickey Dolenz, legendary for his work with the made-for-TV Monkees, headlines on June 2 at The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead … In addition to his appearances this summer with Steely Dan, Donald Fagen & The Nightflyers are set to begin a tour on August 3 and 4 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester; the U.S. tour leg will hit more than 20 cities before wrapping at The The Legends Keep Rolling Masonic in San Francisco on Sept. 16. Following the U.S. dates, the band will travel to Japan. Joining Fagen (keyboard, vocals) in The Nightflyers are Connor Kennedy (guitar, vocals), Lee Falco (drums, vocals), Brandon Morrison (bass, vocals) and Will Bryant (keyboards, vocals) … Hair rockers Warrant are back with a new song, “Perfect,” from their just-released album, Mickey Louder Faster Harder … Styx, Dolenz who never seem to stop touring, are back on the boards as well: The band will release its 16th studio album, The Mission, on June 16 on their own label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. “The planets truly aligned for The Mission, and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Tommy Shaw, who co-wrote the album’s storyline with longtime collaborator Will Evankovich (formerly Shaw/Blades and a current member of Jim Kale's touring version of The Guess Who). “It’s our boldest, most emblematic album since Pieces Of Eight” … John Prine will take to the road once again for an extensive tour this fall ... In addition to shows with The Eagles, Joe Walsh is back on the road, serving as the “special guest” on Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ “40th Anniversary Tour.” Walsh's band includes longtime collaborator and bandmate Joe Vitale on drums and keyboards; Chad Cromwell, also on Joe drums; Tom Bukovac on guitar; Walsh Jimmy Wallace on B3 organ and keyboards; Larry Young on bass and vocals; and a team of background vocalists: Lois Mahalia, Leslie Page, Windy Wagner, and Rickey Washington … Massapequa native Brian Setzer's “Rockbilly Riot” tour begins on June 7, as he fronts a stripped-down band including Noah Levy on drums, Kevin McKendree on piano/guitar, and Mark Winchester on bass. "When you look up rockabilly in the dictionary there is a picture of Mark Winchester," said Setzer. "He grew up slapping the bass and is in a class of his own.”
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Bassist Wanted for good vibes classic rock trio. Mature; Jamesport area, vocals preferred. (631) 523-3499 (text). (1221) MUSIC INDUSTRY: HELP WANTED
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I Love The 90s: The Fresh Kids Of Bel-Air • The Paramount, Huntington June 10 at 8 PM • paramountny.com • (631) 673-7300 Get ready for nostalgia (and clichés), but what’s not to love: The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air are NYC-based musicians who have “come together to put on the dopest live ’90s show,” begins their press notes, which continue with: “The Fresh Kids take the stage and perform the hits you loved when you were still rocking butterfly clips and feeding your Furby. They are all that and a bag of chips!” The Fab Faux • The Space At Westbury Theater June 10 at 8 PM • thespaceatwestbury.com (800) 745-3000 The least corny tribute band ever conceived, Jimmy Vivino, Will Lee, Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, and Jack Petruzzelli bring back their Beatles passion with a lavish show featuring The Hogshead Horns and The Creme Tangerine Strings. This time, they'll perform the Hey Jude album in its entirety, along with Beatles favorites. Take it from us: It's 10 times more entertaining than the usual doofuses in faux period costumes and wigs – and 100 times more musical. – Bob Smith
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NYCB Theatre At Westbury June 3 at 8 PM thetheatreatwestbury.com (516) 334-0800 It's really incredible: The master of the romantic song looks and sounds the same as he always has – utterly remarkable, since he's been performing professionally since 1955. The hits are legendary: “Chances Are,” “Wonderful! Wonderful!,” “Misty,” “It's Not For Me To Say,” and on, and on, and on.
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(631) 581-2700; broadhollow.org BroadHollow Theatre Company: The Mel Brooks musical storms onto the stage once again.
serious illness, features Eddie Brill (“The Late Show With David Letterman”), John Larocchia, Steve Aleva, Pat Marone, and Sheba Mason.
Art Barbara Ernst Prey: Out Painting Old Westbury Gardens June 2 through 5; barbaraprey.com; (516) 333-0048 An exhibition by the Long Islandbased artist. An “artist talk” will be featured on Sunday, June 4 at 2 pm.
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Books Bethany Mota Book Revue, Huntington June 12 at 7 pm; (631) 271-1442; bookrevue.com The YouTube sensation will be appearing for her new book, Make Your Mind Up. Reservations are required; call the number above for complete information. Anna Quindlen: Miller's Valley Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington June 8 at 7:30 pm; cinemaartscentre.org; (631) 423-FILM; Long Island LitFest presents this intimate reading of the new novel. The admission price includes a copy of Miller’s Valley and a book-signing reception. Comedy Laughter Saves Lives: Jim Daly Family Fundraiser Broadway Comedy Club, New York City June 1 at 7 pm; (845) 797-7642; laugthersaveslives.org; broadwaycomedyclub.com A massive “A-list” comedy benefit for Kristina Brightbill, stricken by
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. Concerts Good Old Dance Band St. Sylvester's Parish Center, Medford Check website for show dates; (631) 730-3333; goodolddanceband.com The regular monthly show of Mike Virostko and his 17piece swing band. Dancing, raffles, and more; log on for the next show dates. Hobbies Long Island Auto Replica Society Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Centereach Third Thursday of every month at 7 pm; (516) 884-2270; (631) 946-6335 The L.I.A.R.S. monthly meetings are open to anyone with an interest in building scale models of automobiles. Call for more information and meeting dates. Theater Alice In Wonderland Studio Theater, Lindenhurst Through June 17; studiotheatreli.com; (631) 226-8400 The eternal children's classic. Saturday Night Fever: The Musical Theatre Three, Port Jefferson Through June 24; (631) 928-9100 The stage version of the legendary 1970s film that ushered out the disco era.
Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert: The Musical Noel S. Ruiz Theatre At CM Peforming Arts Center, Oakdale June 3 through July 8; 20 • Good Times Magazine - May 30 - June 12, 2017
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Oklahoma! John W. Engeman Theatre At Northport Through June 25; (631) 261-2900 Engeman Theatre: The Pulitzer Prize-winning Rogers & Hammerstein musical returns.
Anna Quindlen
(631) 218-2100; cmpac.com The musical version of the hit film that details how three decidedly different performers took their show to the Australian outback. Songs include “It's Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” and other dance favorites. The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts Through June 17; smithtownpac.org; (631) 724-3700 This musical features classic pop hits of the 1960s and 1970s. My Fair Lady Westbury Manor June 7 at 1:15 pm; plazatheatrical.com; (516) 599-6870; theatermania.com The latest offering of Plaza Theatrical Productions. Young Frankenstein BayWay Arts Center, East Islip June 4 through 18;
Saturday Night Fever: The Musical
Parade Merrick Theatre & Center For The Arts Through June 11; (516) 868-6400 The final performances of this area production.
Eddie Brill
Rent The Gateway, Bellport Through June 3; (631) 286-1133 A new production of the groundbreaking pop culture phenomenon Disaster! Richie Applebaum Theater, Ronkonkoma May 27 through June 11; (631) 496-9625 A musicial and spoof of 1970s disaster films, featuring several hit songs from the era.
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For 2017, Long Island Pride moves to Long Beach on to become a three-day destination weekend on June 9 to 11, including numerous events, a pride market and fair, a concert on the beach, and the 27th annual Long Island Pride Parade. This year's concert will feature national recording artist Rachel Platten (“Fight Song,” “Stand By You”) as headliner on June 11; live music runs from 1 through 7 pm at the beachfront at Long Beach Boulevard. Other events include a pride market fair; a pride beach party; the Long Island Pride Parade; a family run run; a pride boat parade; beach club “VIP experiences”; and many more attractions during this event organized by LGBT Network. Learn more by logging on to prideonthebeach.org, or by calling (516) 323.0011.
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Ellis Paul Returns To LI For FMSH
Singer/songwriter Ellis Paul will headline The Folk Music Society Of Huntington’s monthly First Saturday Concerts series on June 3 at 8:30 pm at The Congregational Church of Huntington in Centerport. The concert will be preceded by an open mic hour at 7:30 pm. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members), may be purchased in advance online at fmsh.org, using a credit card, or at the door (cash and checks only). For more information, visit the website or call (631) 425-2925. Since his emergence on the Boston music scene in 1990, Paul has earned accolades, awards, and a large fan base in recognition of his songs, his stage presence, and voice. As Kristian Bush, of the duo Sugarland, has said: “Ellis has a voice that is so powerful you know who it is the second he comes through your radio.” Now celebrating 25 years on the road, Paul has played 5,000 shows, and is a veteran of The Newport Folk Festival.
Hot Artists & Events In The Area Scene Groovy, Baby: Patchogue's Season-Long Summer Of Love
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The Patchogue Arts Council has announcesd “The Summer Of Love 1967-2017,” which it describes as a “phantasmagorical arts festival” for all ages honoring the 50th anniversary of the “Summer of Love” movement. Events will run throughout Patchogue through August 17, and are free and open to the public. In 1967, a convergence of cultural significance occurred in San Francisco when more 100,000 hippies and flower children gathered in Haight-Ashbury. This idealistic counter-cultural movement embraced the themes of peace, love, psychedelia, and Zen philosophy. The Patchogue Arts Council will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this movement with a series of exhibits, performances, and events inspired by and reflective of the music and art of that time. Upcoming events include; on June 4: “Arts On Terry Street Artists' Fair”; a “Summer of Love” exhibit at PAC Gallery through June 24; “You Spin Me Round,” featuring new works by Ratgrrl at the Long Hall Gallery at Toast Coffee house through August 30; and more exhibits and attractions.
Gathering Time
That’s All Folk: Gathering Time, Mara Levine Grace Garden Stage
A double bill of area folk performers – Mara Levine and Gathering Time – headlines on Friday, June 2 at The Garden Stage at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN). For tickets and more information: (516) 248-8855. The Long Island-based folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time enjoyed a banner year during 2016, as their new CD, Keepsake, came in as the #1 album with the #1 single and five other songs in the top 25, making them the #1 act on the prestigious Folk DJ-List. Called “one of the best singers of her generation” by no less a folk star than Christine Lavin, folksinger and jewelry designer Mara Levine has been creating interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk songs for many years. Her most recent album, Jewels And Harmony, enjoyed positive reviews and was the #1 album on the Folk DJ chart for January 2013, as well as reaching #3 overall for 2013.
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RIP Chris Cornell: In the 1970s, I recorded for the Death Records label. These days, I feel like the keeper of the “death records” for pop and rock & roll stars who are no longer with us.
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This Sizzling Tribute To The ’80s & ’90s Owns Long Island Who: Returning To Long Island after an asbsence of several months, the hard-touring Weird Science is back – once again bringing a wild and wooly tribute to what they describe as “the ’80s, ’90s, and Pop2K” in their own unique style. Area fans are so enamored with this stylish, sexy, and sounds-
filled party band that it will be among the busiest in this area this summer; upcoming shows are June 10 at Painters Restaurant in Brookhaven Hamlet, and June 17 at Hudson's On The Mile in Freeport. The Artists & Their Sound: This is a group that performs everything from Cyndi Lauper to Lady Gaga and just about everything in between, with both male and female lead singers, as well as lot of audience activity and fun. From their bio: “Weird Science is a non-stop hype, energetic, and interactive party group. This professional troupe performs all of the chart topping hits spanning the 80's, 90's & Pop2k. Weird Science consists of four members: Myndi Lauper, Willy Idol, LL Cool K and C.C. D'Skillz. “Fronted by both male and female vocalists, Weird Science features top level entertainers including powerful keyboards, screaming lead guitars, thumping bass lines, and tight percussion. Each show includes elaborate costumes, detailed lighting, and mind-blowing audio visual enhancements that have to be seen to be believed!” To Contact The Artists Or Find Our More: Weird Science pretty much rules the web; find them at WeirdScienceNY.com, Facebook.com/WeirdScienceNY, Twitter.com/WeirdScienceNY, and Instagram.com/WeirdScienceNY. They won’t be hard to find this summer: Upcoming shows include not only those noted above, but also July 1 and August 12 at Dublin Deck in Patchogue; July 8 and August 26 at Hudson’s On The Mile in Freeport; August 4 at The Jones Beach Bandshell in Wantagh; and September 2 at The Casino Bar at Davis Park in Fire Island. For bookings and more information: Shore Bets Entertainment at (215) 884-4357.
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Last year was simply overwhelming because of the parade of names of those who passed away, and it seems as if it's never going to stop. As I began to write these words, there had been no conclusive findings on the cause of death of 52year-old Chris Cornell, the front man for Soundgarden and Audioslave, but the Internet was full of speculation since Cornell ran in the same circles as Nirvana and the full slew of West Coast grunge bands who left a trail of gone-too-soon casualties in their way. Without tying this in to Cornell, all I will say is that seriously fatal Cherry drugs like heroin are not a fad or trendy; there is noth- Vanilla ing cool about them. As I wrapped this up, it was reported that Cornell's death was ruled suicide by hanging. I don't even know what to write ... Ziggy's Zeal: David Bowie knew his death was imminent; his final album, Blackstar, was centered on that very subject. It was rather unsettling to see and hear him perform his own obit in videos issued when that album was released. Rock stars of eras gone by were bound and bonded with their fans in a way that now seems unavailable, because social media has taken us to a different place. There are numerous Bowie books that line bookshelves now, but only recently I realized that the holy grail from the Ziggy/MainMan era has never seen the light of day in English. The publisher Hachette in France released
Les Papiers de Ziggy Stardust more than a decade ago in French, comprised of the collected diary entries that appeared in the European fan magazine Mirabella in the 1973-1975 days of Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Pin Ups, and Diamond Dogs. It's an incredible timeline of Bowie's journey from country to country, who he met, what he wore, his interactions with other rockers, recollections of his young son Zowie, and more. It seems incredible that this is not on the racks alongside Bowie books that were written by people who weren't even born in 1974. Bowie didn't even write those diaries; they were ghostwritten by his sidekick and publicity lady Cherry Vanilla, who played a major role in helping Bowie become a star in America. When Hachette released the book in France, Bowie wrote the foreword, raving about Vanilla and admitting that he couldn't remember which of the entries were more Cherry than David, and vice versa; he said it all melded together, yet gave the release his blessings, so I'm taking it upon myself to seeing that this book gets its overdue and well-deserved U.S. release. Stay tuned.
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Paramore
They ‘Told You So’
Fueled By Ramen superstars Paramore have unleashed the latest track from their just-released fifth studio album, After Laughter, in “Told You So,” now available at all digital music services and joined by a colorful companion video, directed by Aaron Joseph and Paramore’s own Zac Farro. The clip can be viewed via Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel. The new album is the band's first in more than four years. The official “Hard Times” companion video earned more than 18 million individual views at YouTube alone in its first week of release. “Hard Times” also drew ecstatic critical attention, after which the band performed on the red-hot ABC late night series “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on May 17. For more, visit paramore.net.
Halestorm
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Photos: Bruno Mars by Kai Z. Feng; Paramore by Lindsey Byrnes; Lzzy Hale courtesy Halestorm/Atlantic Records by © Chris Phelps
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Hard-rocking veterans Halestorm have unveiled a new video for the song “Dear Daughter” from their latest full-length album, Into The Wild Life. The video can be viewed at YouTube and other online video portals. “I'm hoping that through this song, I can spread the inspiration and empowerment that has been instilled in me,” said Halestorm lead singer Lzzy Hale in a Tumblr post about the video. “Carve your own path, ladies (and little gents too). I'm living proof that nothing in life is impossible.” For more information on the song and video and inspiration behind it, visit halestormrocks.com/deardaughter. The new album is currently rocketing up the Billboard charts.
Ruth B.
Her ‘Safe Haven’
She's new, but she's already an established platinum artist: Canadian singer/ songwriter Ruth B.’s debut album, Safe Haven, is out now on Columbia Records – and it includes the multi-platinum single “Lost Boy” as well as “Superficial Love” and newest single “If This Is Love.” Ruth wrote and composed all 12 tracks on her debut. Earlier this year, Ruth took home a Juno Award (Canada's version of the Grammy Awards) as Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars scored his seventh Billboard Hot 100 #1 with his latest single, “That’s What I Like.” It's a case of lucky sevens: The triumph comes exactly seven years after Bruno scored his first Billboard Hot 100 #1 with “Nothin’ On You.” With seven Hot 100 #1s, Mars is now tied with Elvis Presley, Phil Collins, and Frankie Valli for the most chart-toppers among male solo artists, and is also ranked #1 amongst male artists with the most Hot 100 #1s for this decade, extending his lead
Amber Coffman There’s ‘No Reply’
Singer/songwriter Amber Coffman will release her upcoming debut album, City Of No Reply, on June 2 on Columbia Records. The 11-track album features the singles “All To Myself” and “No Coffee”; a video for her latest single, directed by Zia Anger, mirrors the dark yet humorous undertones of the song with Coffman describing the video as “a bit of a commentary on the ‘American dream,’ which I think informs a lot of our romantic endeavors, and often times in a not-sohealthy or fulfilling way.” The former guitarist/singer for groundbreaking indie band The Dirty Projectors, Coffman wrote and recorded her solo album in Los Angeles. She’s quietly become one of the most intriguing and Ruth B. sought-after vocalists, delivering notable performances with Bjork and David Byrne on separate Dirty Projectors collaborations (“Mount Wittenberg Orca” and “Knotty Pine,” respectively). A host of cuttingedge artists from the EDM, hiphop, and indie worlds have also enlisted Coffman’s talents for their own projects. Artists she has collaborated with include Major Lazer, Rusko, J.Cole, Snoop Dogg, Velvet Underground impresario John Cale, and Frank Ocean on his recent album, Blonde.
over Justin Bieber, Drake, Eminem, and The Weeknd. And consider this: The superstar is the fastest male soloist to reach his first five #1 hits since Elvis Presley. “I'm extremely honored to get the gold this week,” Mars said of the achievement, “It’s amazing to see an R&B song at the top of the charts – such a great moment. I love everybody right now! Cheers Billboard!” “That’s What I Like” is the second platinum single and Top 5 hit from platinum album, 24K Magic. The Amber Coffman album has proven to be one of Mars' most successful to date, remaining in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 for 22 weeks since its November release. Mars' current tour will stop on October 5 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.
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