Brush Up Your Art Skills with the EEAC Community School of the Arts
 
Riverhead, NY— (June 20, 2007) The EEAC Community School of the Arts offers these and other unique and wonderful classes for kids, teens and adults:

Scene Study for Teens
Scene Study is for the young actor (age 12+) who seeks to further his/her stage skills in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Instruction focuses on projection, enunciation, character analysis, and blocking skills through scenes excerpted from 20th century American plays. Instructor, Laura Helms. Wednesdays from 5 – 6:30 PM, July 11 – August 22.

Painting with Oils

The richness and texture only found in oils can be yours to command in this step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructional class that will take the fear out of painting with oils. Participants will complete an 8 X 10 landscape and an 8 X 10 seascape. Instructor, Laura Stroh. Mondays from 5 – 7:00 PM, July 9 – 30.

For more information on or to register for these and other classes, please call the school at (631) 369-2171, or visit www.eastendarts.org.

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Media Contacts:
School of the Arts
631-369-2171

IT’S A GIRL!

Female Harbor Seal Born at Atlantis Marine World Aquarium.

On Saturday, June 16 at 6:30pm, Buoy, Atlantis Marine World’s ( http://www.atlantismarineworld.com ) fifteen-year-old harbor seal, gave birth to a healthy baby girl, weighing 19 lbs.
   
Director of Mammal Training, Ann Yaiullo, is very excited about the Aquarium’s new addition. “Mother and daughter are doing well together. This should be a lot of fun for visitors to watch this summer.”
   
Mating season occurs annually, generally in late spring through fall. Total gestation is about 9 to 11 months, which includes a period of delayed implantation when the fertilized egg stops growing and remains free-floating in the uterus for one-and-a-half to three months. The fertilized egg then implants on the uterine wall and continues to develop. Delayed implantation assures that the ensuing pup will be born when environmental conditions are optimal for its survival.
   
Pups are well-developed at birth. Their eyes are open and they follow their mothers, learning to swim right away. Seal pups undergo a nursing period of about four weeks. The average pup will double its birth weight to approximately 50 pounds by the time it is weaned. At maturity, females can top 200 lbs. and can live up to 30 years.
   
Photo opportunity and interview available all day on Tuesday, June 26, beginning at 11:00am.
   
Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s own full-scale Aquarium, is located in downtown Riverhead on 3.2 acres along the scenic Peconic River. By capturing our visitors’ imaginations and emphasizing the importance of marine life and environmental conservation and preservation, Atlantis Marine World’s mission is to provide visitors with an interactive and exciting educational experience. Atlantis Marine World is also the home of The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, New York’s only authorized marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. 

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Media Contacts:

Johanna Zucaro,
Atlantis Marine World
Phone: 631.208.9200, ext. 220

Atlantis Marine World Aquarium Celebrates Birthday with Live Concerts and All-Day Party.

Riverhead, NY — Atlantis Marine World Aquarium ( http://www.atlantismarineworld.com ) is celebrating its 7th birthday on Saturday, June 30 with an all-day party beginning at 10:00am, including live concerts, the grand opening of the Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Unearthing Atlantis, and the introduction of the brand-new mascot team — the Aqua Squad.

“This celebration is a great way to honor the Aquarium’s birthday,” said General Manager, Bryan DeLuca. “We are excited to launch this interactive and thematic exhibit, and to kick off the summer with two fun concerts showcasing music from our very own CD, Magic Ocean Ride.”
    
The concerts begin at 1:15pm and 3:00pm in the North Fork Bank Sea Lion Coliseum. Tickets are first-come, first-served, although Aquarium Members can reserve tickets ahead of time by calling 631.208.9200, ext. H2O (426).
   
The Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Unearthing Atlantis, will celebrate its official opening at 11:00am, with a birthday cake-cutting ceremony. The year-round exhibit will offer visitors of all ages hands-on exploration of the techniques used by modern archaeologists. They are invited to make wall rubbings, uncover ancient bones, dig for fossils — all within a commerce building recently uncovered from the Lost City of Atlantis. The exhibit even has its very own mascot, Oceana Joan, one of four new characters who make up the Aqua Squad.
   
“The Aqua Squad is joining the Aquarium to help round out our already very full education programming,” DeLuca continued. “The team has been designed to help our younger guests understand their role in protecting our oceans and environment.”
   
Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s own full-scale Aquarium, is located in downtown Riverhead on 3.2 acres along the scenic Peconic River. By capturing our visitors’ imaginations and emphasizing the importance of marine life and environmental conservation and preservation, Atlantis Marine World’s mission is to provide visitors with an interactive and exciting educational experience. Atlantis Marine World is also the home of The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, New York’s only authorized marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. 

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Media Contacts:

Johanna Zucaro,
Atlantis Marine World
Phone: 631.208.9200, ext. 220;

East End Arts Council is excited to present Family Night

Riverhead, NY (June 12, 2007) —The East End Arts Council is excited to present Family Night every Wednesday from July 11th through August 29th, including fun activities for every age.  The heart of Family Night is a very special independent film series screened in the one-room schoolhouse on the grounds of the EEAC, 133 East Main Street. The schedule is below, and there’s so much more to do. Wednesdays on the River. Make a family night of it!

The snappers are running! Grab the fishing poles and snap them up along the dock.
Do the Dino Walk! The Dinosaur Walk Museum, 221 East Main St., will remain open till 7 pm (www.dinowalk.com). 

Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the evening light on the picturesque EEAC grounds and along the recently renovated boardwalk of the Peconic River.

Send the teens for a special screening just for them, “Look Both Ways.”
Films start at 7 pm, cost $5 per person, and follow the schedule below.

#1 July 11th  “Happy Pagwah” Singing, dancing and cultural celebration abound when these kids, animals and toys have their way. (SPECIAL GUESTS! Meet the brother and sister director team!)

#2 July 18th  “Against all Odds” Despite the odds, these characters accomplish something much more important than winning.

#3 July 25     “Rules of the Game” Modern kids and old fashioned ones make things happen in this film.

#4 Aug 1       “Look Both Ways” The world of teens, raw and uncut. (TEEN NIGHT)

#5 Aug 8       “Far and Away” A child’s view, from around the world to the sky.

#6 Aug 15     “Saint Monica” The determination of a young girl to be an angel in the procession meets the mission of a homeless woman.

#7 Aug 22     “Monsters in Disguise” From monsters in the night to monsters in the classroom, kids find a way to overcome their obstacles.

#8 Aug 29     “On Being Pavarotti” Boys in South Africa battle poverty with song.

For complete descriptions of films, go to www.eastendarts.org.

More films!! Cinema Sunday at the Opera House, independent films for adults at Vail Leavitt Music Hall, Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, 7pm, $10/person

This program is supported by the Riverhead Business Improvement District and the East End Arts Council

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Media Contacts: Pat Snyder
631-727-0900

Singer-Songwriter Caroline Doctorow Plays Paumanok Vineyards
 
Riverhead, NY—(June 18, 2007) The East End Arts Council is pleased to announce that singer- songwriter Caroline Doctorow will perform on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue as part of the Wine Press Concert Series, with Barbara Lamb accompanying on  fiddle.

Caroline Doctorow’s style of music falls into the folk-pop genre. She has recorded six solo CDs, the latest of which is entitled Bootsy Met a Bank Robber. Other credits include the performance of a song on the PBS series, Freedom - The History of Us, narrated by Katie Couric, which aired in 2003. Her compositions appear on many compilation disks, including The Best of the Eclectic Café and an Ars Nova Productions release featuring independent folk performers.

Carmel Valley Ride, Caroline’s concept record about the 60’s folk duo Richard and Mimi Fariña, has received outstanding reviews: “This CD takes the listener on a fascinating journey, with most of the songs in some way relating to the Fariñas.…Carmel Valley Ride spins from the disk with a driving fury and conviction.” (Sing Out, 2004) “A brainy, heartfelt tribute.…#15 Best CDs of 2003.” (Eric Alterman, MSNBC) “An uplifting mix of sublime originals and covers that’s positively enchanting.…Best 20 Discs of 2003.” (Jim Musser, Iowa City Press-Citizen).

Caroline currently lives in Nashville, where she produces records and performs, and she tours the country with her band, “The Folk Dogs.” She is the daughter of author E.L. Doctorow.  “I learned to play the guitar at the age of eight. There was always music in our household. I always wanted to be a singer and a performer, and in one way or another, music is something I have worked on nonstop, from a very early age,” says Caroline.

Sponsored through the generosity of Bridgehampton National Bank, Times-Review Newspapers, and Corcoran Group, in association with the Long Island Wine Council, the Wine Press Concert Series performances take place at east end vineyards during sunset hours. All concerts begin at 6:00 PM and are held rain or shine under a tent. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the East End Arts Council or at the gate. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, as seating is not usually provided. Picnic dinners are welcome, but no outside alcohol is permitted.  

For more information, please call the East End Arts Council at 631-727-0900.

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Media Contacts:
Laura Helms, 631-727-0900

NYIT and CPE’s Symposium to Focus on Health Care Crisis Preparation for Long Island Businesses

Old Westbury, N.Y., June 14, 2007: New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and the Long Island Chapter of Contingency Planning Exchange (CPE) will gather key health care professionals for a discussion to address “Effects of a Healthcare Crisis on Long Island Businesses: What You Can Do to Prepare.” The half-day symposium will be held at NYIT’s W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Center Auditorium on NYIT’s Old Westbury, N.Y., campus on Friday, June 22, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The highlight of the event will be a mock health care crisis scenario moderated by Kenneth C. Rondello, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of emergency management and health services administration at Adelphi University, and Bill Raisch, director of New York University’s International Center for Enterprise Preparedness (InterCEP).

Panel speakers include:

• Humayun Chaudhry (D.O. ’91), commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and past assistant dean and chair of medicine at NYIT’s New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Connie Kraft, coordinator for the Regional Resource Center for Emergency Preparedness at Stony Brook University Medical Center
• Eileen Scanlon, RN, MSN, director for public health emergency preparedness, Nassau County Department of Health
• Charles Bauer, assistant vice president of business continuity, compliance, and special projects, Teachers Federal Credit Union
• Vincent Mazzarella, associate insurance examiner, New York State Department of Insurance.

Seating is limited. To register or for more information, please call CPE at 212.344.4003 or e-mail headquarters@cpeworld.org.

About NYIT

NYIT is the college of choice for more than 14,000 students enrolled in more than 100 specialized courses of study leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in academic areas such as architecture and design; arts and sciences; education and professional services; engineering and computing sciences; health professions, behavioral, and life sciences; management; and osteopathic medicine. As a private, nonprofit, independent institution of higher learning, NYIT embraces an educational philosophy of career-oriented professional education for all qualified students and supports applications-oriented research to benefit the greater global community. Students attend classes at NYIT’s campuses in Manhattan and Long Island, as well as online and in a number of programs throughout the world. To date, more than 73,000 alumni have earned degrees at NYIT. For more information, visit www.nyit.edu.

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Media Contact: 
Jason Selss,
media relations manager,
516.686.7481 or jselss@nyit.edu.

Help Fight Cerebral Palsy at The Crazy Donkey on June 21st!

Farmingdale NY (June 1st 2007 ) - “Rock Without Limits” for UCP Suffolk will be held June 21, 2007 at the Crazy Donkey, Farmingdale NY. Doors open at 4pm, first band performing at 5pm.

Admission
$25 per person (includes free buffet from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, cash bar)

Bands Participating:
The Bleeding Egos, Strawberry Fields, Steelin’ Dan, Beginnings, Randy Jackson of Zebra, Bad Medicine and others.

ABOUT UCP SUFFOLK
UCP Suffolk’s Mission is To Advance the Independence and Productivity of People with Cerebral Palsy and Other Disabilities.
UCP of Suffolk | 250 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 | 631-232-0011 ext. 457 | 631-232-0015 | crestani@ucp-suffolk.org

ABOUT THE CRAZY DONKEY
THE CRAZY DONKEY is one of Long Island’s top rock and dance clubs, presenting many world renowned artists and DJ’s. http://www.thecrazydonkey.com

THE CRAZY DONKEY | 1058 ROUTE 110, FARMINGDALE NY | 631-753-1975 | thecrazydonkeypr@gmail.com

FOR PRESS PASSES AND OTHER INFO, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rick Eberle | Rick@PopCore.net | 516-729-6872
Todd Shapiro | Toddspr@yahoo.com

(Pictured Left to Right: Gus Sermegus, The Crazy Donkey Club Co-Owner, Colleen West Levy - UCP Board
Member, Tony Kokell and Sean McGrath - UCP of Suffolk Employees and Glenn Martin The Crazy Donkey Club Co-Owner.)

Media Contact:
Rick Eberle | Rick@PopCore.net | 516-729-6872
Todd Shapiro | Toddspr@yahoo.com

HAPPY ENDINGS ARE ACHIEVED WITH THE RIGHT BEGINNINGS!

The Child Development Center of the Hamptons (CDCH) celebrates their 11th annual summer gala FAIRY TALES & DREAMS An Enchanted Celebration
 
On Saturday, July 28, 2007 in a land not so far, far away The CDCH Foundation for Special Children will host its 11th annual summer benefit, “Fairy Tales & Dreams” at the CDCH campus in Wainscott, New York. Set within an enchanted forest, the benefit features a magical story hour with Emma Walton & Friends, cocktails, silent auction, dinner by Fresh Flavors and dancing to the music of Total Soul.
 
BENEFIT SPONSORS
The Manhattan Mortgage Company, The Baker House 1650, The Bridge, C2 Media,
John & Eileen Farrell, The Footlocker Foundation, Riverhead Building Supply, Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley, Suffolk County National Bank, Water Mill Party, Wine & Roses, Mickey’s Carting, VOX Magazine, HAMPTONS Magazine, VOZ LATINA, LI Pulse Magazine, Plum TV, Hamptons.com, WEHM, WBAZ, Beach 101.7
 
For reservations & more information please call 631.267.2734, visit www.cdch.org,
or email info@cdch.org

Adults: $300    Children (ages 3-12): $100
Festive Attire
 
ABOUT CDCH
 
Early Intervention • Toddler Program • Preschool • Charter School
 
Special Services
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Counseling
Assistive Technology
Parent Mentoring / Training
Professional Development
 
The Child Development Center of the Hamptons (CDCH) has grown from an enrollment of 14 preschoolers in 1997 to serving 200 children, ages birth through Eighth Grade, from the entire East End of Long Island. CDCH provides innovative, differentiated education for all students in integrated classrooms that recognize the importance of taking a holistic approach to each child’s learning and development.
 
CDCH provides each and every child with a personal learning plan to address their strengths, nurture their talents, build confidence and afford the greatest possible opportunity to fulfill their dreams. The CDCH Charter School (Kindergarten through Eighth Grade) provides the East End of Long Island with public school choice at no cost to families. www.cdch.org
 
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Megan Curren Schmidt
Director of Development
 
CDCH Foundation for Special Children
PO Box 1042
110 Stephen Hands Path
Wainscott, NY 11975
631.267.0133 tel
631.267.0131 fax
mschmidt@cdch.org

Musical Composition & Digital Recording Classes

Riverhead, NY (June 11, 2007)— The East End Arts Council is pleased to announce that noted Long Island composer, George Cork Maul, is accepting students for individual instruction who wish to learn the art of musical composition. With a focus on the creative process, lessons will include basic melody & harmony, scoring and the use of improvisation as a writing tool. Mr. Maul is also accepting students for individual digital recording sessions for the student who would like to record his own music using today’s digital technology. For registration and information contact the Community School of the Arts at (631) 369-2171, or email education@astendarts.org.

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Contact: School of the Arts 
631-369-2171

Summer Early Childhood Music and Visual Art

Riverhead, NY (June 11, 2007)–The East End Arts Council Community School of the Arts is pleased to offer summer visual arts and music & movement classes. Share artistic exploration with your toddler in Mommy & Me Art or bond and explore through singing, rocking and bouncing in Kindermusik. All classes are age-specific, developmentally appropriate and designed to enhance the developmental stages. For more information call the Community School of the Arts at (631) 369-2171, or visit www.eastendarts.org.

Martha Clara Vineyards hosts the 5th Annual Anything But Chardonnay and Merlot Festival

Riverhead, NY—June 4, 2007 - Martha Clara Vineyards hosts the 5th Annual Anything But Chardonnay and Merlot Festival, on July 7th, 2007 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. This year’s event is sponsored by Wolf/Sub Zero and Cabot/McCadam Cheese.

Sample over 50 different wines from 17 East End vineyards and become acquainted with the diverse body of exceptional varietals other than Chardonnay and Merlot.

Participating vineyards include:

Ackerly Pond Vineyards-Bedell Cellars-Castello di Borghese Vineyard-

Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards-Palmer Vineyards-Peconic Bay Winery-Pindar Vineyards-

Duckwalk Vineyards-Jason’s Vineyard-Corey Creek Vineyards-Jamesport Vineyards-

Laurel Lake Vineyards-Long Island Meadery-Macari Vineyards & Winery-

Martha Clara Vineyards-Vineyard 48-Waters Crest Winery

Farmer’s Market

Catapano Dairy Farm

Northville Farms

Sidor Farms/North Fork Potato Chips

Really Good Jams

The evening will also include hors’d oeuvres provided by Buoy One Restaurant of Riverhead and live music. 

Tickets are $45.00 in advance $50 at the door/ Wine Club members $40 in advance $45 at the door

*Space is limited- RSVP by July 3rd 2007  631.298.0075 
*Rain or Shine - No refunds

6025 Sound Ave
Riverhead, New York 11901
Tel: 631.298.0075  Fax: 631.298.5502
http://www.marthaclaravineyards.com