East End Arts Council Pays Tribute to Long-Time Arts Supporters ‘Evening of Thanks’ at Historic Brecknock Hall

Greenport, NY (October 4, 2007)—At what will be one of the first public viewings of the grand, restored Brecknock Hall in Greenport, the East End Arts Council will honor several community members and organizations who have been, over many years, staunch champions of the arts on the East End. The Evening of Thanks will take place at Brecknock Hall on Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 4-6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and will include food and wine from acclaimed East End restaurants and vineyards; tickets are $60/pp. and can be purchased at the East End Arts Council.

Honorees:

Ken LaValle                 NY State Senator                Public Official for the Arts

Fred Thiele                   NY State Assemblyman            Public Official Friend of the Arts

Bob Berks                    Sculptor                                   Lifetime Arts Achievement

Edgar Goodale            Riverhead Building Supply            Business for the Arts

Troy Gustavson           Times Review Newspapers            Promoter of the Arts

Ranny Reeve               Jazz Pianist

Inspirational Arts Educator

Barry Barth                  Barth’s Pharmacy                     Business Person for the Arts

Bonnie Grice                Music Director, WLIU            Spokesperson for the Arts
Featuring tastings from:

Aldo’s, Catapano Dairy Farm, Cynthia Battaglia Distinctive Catering, Hampton Coffee Company, Jamesport Manor Inn, Jedediah Hawkins, Junda’s Pastry Shop, Michael’s at the Boardwalk, North Fork Table, Peconic Baking Company, Peconic Landing, Planet Bliss, Rotisserie Smokehouse, Salamander General Store, Sang Lee Farms, Seasoned Caterers, Tierra Mar, TY KU, Village Cheese Shop, and Vine Wine Bar & Café. A selection of Long Island wines provided by the Long Island Wine Council.

Brecknock Hall was built for the David Gelston Floyd family in the 1850’s and named for their ancestral Welsh home, Brecknockshire.  The building lays claim to a rich architectural history, and tours will be available at the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 631-727-0900.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Laura Helms
631-727-0900