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Wednesday April 19, 2006
VISIT LONG ISLAND FOR A MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
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VISIT LONG ISLAND FOR A MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
ArtsWave Promotes Community-Building Ability Of The Arts In Downtown Districts
HAUPPAUGE, NY-(April 18, 2006)- Long Island communities come to life this spring as ArtsWave sweeps through Long Island’s downtown districts bringing film, music, dance and art.
ArtsWave, developed by the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Workforce Housing, Office of Film and Cultural Affairs, is designed to highlight the ability of the arts to round out the sense of community in Long Island’s Main Street districts. The spring arts festival focuses attention on the events happening in Suffolk County’s downtown areas, historic districts and in landmark buildings.
During the month of May a "network of creative communities" that make up Suffolk County will participate by offering programs in film, dance, music, and theater as well visual art exhibits. Outside of New York City, Suffolk County enjoys one of the nation's highest concentrations of arts and cultural organizations and activities, according to the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development.
Most downtown areas have a least one cultural arts “anchor” that often serves as the catalyst for downtown revitalization efforts. These anchor facilities often spur other economic redevelopment that creates millions of dollars in the expansion of cultural facilities and in attracting new shops and restaurants, according to the County.
A recent study conducted by Dr. Pearl Kamer, Chief Economist for the Long Island Association, found that arts organizations contribute over $200 million in economic impact for Suffolk County alone. ArtsWave offers communities the opportunity to benefit from the "arts effect."
Following are some of the exciting activities and events planned during May ArtsWave:
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
5/20/2006
Steve Tyrell
Treat yourself to a romantic evening celebrating the very best of "Old Blue Eyes," when Steve Tyrell sings "Songs of Sinatra.
8:00pm
Price: $45, $55, $70
76 Main Street , Westhampton Beach NY 11978 (631) 288-1500
www.whbpac.org
5/27/2006
The Four Tops
Motown's best live act - four voices in perfect harmony, moving in perfect rhythm! 8:00pm
Price: $80, $95, $125
76 Main Street , Westhampton Beach NY 11978 (631) 288-1500
www.whbpac.org
5/28/2006
Kathy Griffin
Side-splitting stand-up comedy with the hilarious Kathy Griffin (for mature audiences only).
8:00pm
Price: $65, $85, $110
76 Main Street , Westhampton Beach NY 11978 (631) 288-1500
www.whbpac.org
Guild Hall
5/12/2006 - 6/4/2006
Creature Cravings: Question: What do the Ayatollah Khomeini, Surgical Enhancement, Marital Discord, and Family Vacations have in common?
Answer: One playwright and a cycle of four original comedies, "Creature Cravings" presented over the course of 3 weeks at East Hampton's John Drew Theater.
Skymaker Productions in association with John Drew Theater is proud to announce the opening of a cycle of four plays. All four plays are comedies and offer a unique perspective on topics including misplaced fear in a Long Island suburb, surgical enhancement obsessions from a male perspective, couples counseling from unlikely sources, and social responsibility in the American desert.
"Empire Gas" Friday 5/12 at 8pm
"A Creature Craving" Saturday 5/13 at 8pm
"Tattoo" Sunday, 5/14 at 2pm
"The Lawless Sun, An American Road Dream"
Full performance 5/26-6/4, Friday and Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm
Price: $10 Non-members/$8 Guild Hall Members
158 Main Street, East Hampton, New York 11937 631-324-0806/ 631-871-3408
IMAC
5/5/2006
Jazz Guitarist CHIELI MINUCCI with SPECIAL EFX
9:00pm
Price: $37.50/ 28.50 IMAC members
370 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-549-ARTS
www.imactheater.org
5/6/2006
Contemporary Harpist/Multi-Instrumentalist ANDREAS VOLLENWEIDER
8:00pm
Price: $40.00/ 30.00 IMAC members
370 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-549-ARTS
www.imactheater.org
5/12/2006
Jazz Keyboardist BOB JAMES
8:00pm & 10:30pm
Price: $37.50/ 28.50 IMAC members
370 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-549-ARTS
www.imactheater.org
5/13/2006
Jazz/ Rock Guitarist ALLAN HOLDSWORTH featuring drummer Chad Wackerman
8:00pm
Price: $37.50/ 28.50 IMAC members
370 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-549-ARTS
www.imactheater.org
5/19/2006
Pianist/ Songwriter JIM BRICKMAN
8:00pm & 10:30pm
Price: $40.00/ $30.00 IMAC members
370 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-549-ARTS
www.imactheater.org
Sherwood-Jayne Farm, Setauket
5/6/2006
Revolutionary War Encampment at Sherwood-Jayne Farm, Setauket
Join the 5th New York Regiment for Revolutionary War military drills, musket firings, colonial music, games and crafts.
12:00pm-4:00pm
Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, Setauket
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
Through- 6/11/2006
Tiffany by Design exhibition magnificent collection of lamps and related materials created by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Exhibition explores the construction, design and unique qualities of Tiffany lamps created between 1900 and 1925.
10:00a.m.
Price: $7 Adults, $6 seniors, $3 Children
1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-0066
Through- 5/21/2006
Raymond Loewy: Designs for a Consumer Culture Biographical chronology of Raymond Loewy. Exhibition highlighting works designed by the most prominent industrial designer of the 20th century.
10:00a.m.
Price: $7 Adults, $6 seniors, $3 Children
1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-0066
www.longislandmuseum.org
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
5/11/2006
Live in the Lobby: Art and Music. Artist Showcase Featuring Anne Baum/Patchogue; Sandy Maler/Bellport; Sue Orifici/Miller Place
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Price: FREE
71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 631-207-1313
www.patchoguetheatre.com
5/11/2006
Live in the Lobby: Art and Music. Miles to Dayton: a unique texture of harmony and songs from their Album A Long Way Back.
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Price: $10 General Admission
71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 631-207-1313
www.patchoguetheatre.com
5/25/2006
Live in the Lobby: Art and Music. Youth Art Showcase: Local Artists ages 13-21
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Price: FREE
71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 631-207-1313
www.patchoguetheatre.com
5/25/2005
Live in the Lobby: Art and Music. Deborah Lombardi: Multi-instrumental singer-songwriter performing her new debut album.
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Price: $10 General Admission
71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 631-207-1313
www.patchoguetheatre.com
Mill Pond House Gallery
5/6/2006 - 6/3/2006
This year’s Youth Art Showcase highlights the talents of students from 20 school districts across Suffolk County. Over 250 pieces of artwork will be on display in Mills Pond House Gallery and the following outreach locations: Cornet Music of Smithtown, The Bank of Smithtown in Smithtown and Kings Park, Apple Bank in Smithtown, Washington Mutual in Bayport and North Fork Bank in St. James. The artworks on display at local businesses may be viewed during regular business hours.
660 Route 25A St. James, NY 11780 631-862-6575
www.stacarts.org
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