East End Arts Council Juried Painting Show The Face

Riverhead, NY - The East End Arts Council will be accepting submissions for the juried painting and drawing show The Face, which will run from June 6– July 11, 2008.  The show is open to all painting and drawing media, including pastels.  Artists may submit artwork for consideration to the EEAC gallery, 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, on May 29 -31 from 10 AM-4 PM.

The guest jurors for the show will be Robert Armetta, director of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art in Riverhead, and Ruth Appelhof, executive director of Guild Hall in East Hampton. (For more information on Mr. Armetta and Dr. Appelhof, please visit http://www.eastendarts.org/gallery/juror.html)

The EEAC is also proud to present the art of portrait artist Don Florence in our gallery Project Room, courtesy of boltax.gallery. The opening reception will be held on Friday, June 6th from 5-8 PM. The public is invited.
For submission details and CD-entry rules, please visit http://www.eastendarts.org/gallery/call_artist.html or call the gallery at 727-0900 for a prospectus.
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Arts for Everyone

Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

Special Guests Announce Nominees on WLIU Show In the Morning
 
Riverhead, NY — The 2008 slate of nominees for the Teeny Awards, the ground-breaking student theatre arts recognition program of the East End Arts Council (EEAC) in collaboration with the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, will be announced live on In the Morning, Bonnie Grice’s talk show on WLIU, 88.3FM, on Wednesday, May 7, at 9:40 am.  “I will be bringing two special guests with me this year,” said Toni Munna, Teeny Awards Coordinator.

Ms. Grice, who will be returning for her sixth year as emcee of the awards ceremony, will announce the nominees, along with Denise Donovan, executive team leader of human resources from the Riverhead Target, a key sponsor, and A.J. Lebenns, a graduate of Eastport South Manor High School and multiple Teeny Award winner.

The Teeny Awards celebrates its sixth anniversary with its ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2008, during which the winners will be announced. Schools under the jurisdiction of the East End Arts Council are eligible. Those participating this year include Center Moriches, East Hampton, Eastport-South Manor, Greenport, Hampton Bays, Mattituck, Pierson in Sag Harbor, Riverhead and Mercy-McGann in Riverhead, Ross School in East Hampton, Shelter Island, Shoreham-Wading River, Southampton, Southold, and Westhampton Beach.

“Much like the countywide athletic awards, the Teeny Awards celebrate the dedication, concentration and teamwork required to put on a production and focus on individual and group achievement irrespective of the size of the school or the amount of money allotted to the production,” said Patricia Snyder, East End Arts Council Executive Director and Teeny Awards Founder.

Through sponsorship and fundraising, scholarships were bestowed along with the awards. Current sponsors include Target Stores, Bridgehampton National Bank, Fred W. Thiele, Jr., Assemblyman 2nd District, Joseph & Mary Ann Martorano, Mary Tiedemann, Tanger Outlet Center, Riverhead Building Supply, Miller Environmental, Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre, Astoria Federal Savings Bank, Hudson City Savings Bank, Westhampton Rotary, Dr. Joseph Duva, Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, LLP, Emil Norsic & Son, Southampton Inn, Linda Dieterich, Esq., and The Open Book. Anyone interested in actively serving on a committee or becoming a sponsor of the Teeny Awards may contact Ms. Munna at EEAC, 631-727-0900.

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Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

School of the Arts String Ensemble to Perform

Riverhead, NY — The East End Arts Council School of the Arts String Ensemble, Nota Bene, is set to perform for A River Runs Through It: The Great Riverhead Story, a program cosponsored by Suffolk County and Suffolk County National Bank, on Friday, May 9th at 6:30 PM at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall (Peconic Ave., Riverhead).

Under the direction of James Lewin, the ensemble will perform a repertoire of traditional classical and folk favorites. The public is welcome. The ensemble will also perform on-stage at the Community Mosaic Street Painting in Riverhead on Sunday, May 25th. The Community Mosaic is a fun, arts and music filled street fair held each year in downtown Riverhead. For more information contact the School of the Arts at (631) 369-2171, or visit www.eastendarts.org.

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Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

East End Arts CouncilCarriage House Solo Show
 
Riverhead, NY - As part of its mission to make space available to artists for exhibiting, the EEAC announces its first Carriage House Member Solo Show. Member artists may fill out an application to show in this new space (applications are available at www.eastendarts.org or by calling 631-727-0900). The first member artist to show is Lisa Petker Mintz of Plainview; her work will be on view from May 2 through May 20, 2008 in the multi-use room of the Carriage House on the EEAC grounds (133 Main Street, Riverhead). Please call 631-727-0900 for viewing times and more information.
 
A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Ms. Petker Mintz has exhibited in NYC and on Long Island for the past 20 years. To learn more about the artist and her work, please visit www.LisaPetkerMintz.com.

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Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900

Dowling College and GEAR UP Offer Free Conference for Parents Wyandanch Community to Experience Day of Learning and Fun

(Oakdale, N.Y.) Dowling College and The GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) partnership are sponsoring a free conference on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Wyandanch Memorial High School. Dr. Clyde Payne, Dean of the School of Education at Dowling College, will be the keynote speaker for this premiere event. This parent conference has been made possible through the support of FidelisCare.

The conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. Vendors and exhibitors will be present and child care will be available.  A “poetry slam” will showcase the creative talents of Wyandanch students. Door prizes will also be offered to participants.

Parents from Wyandanch and surrounding communities are invited to experience a day of learning and fun where they will be recognized for the heroic efforts they are making every day to raise their children to be healthy, successful adults in today’s complex world.

For more information about GEAR UP, please visit the website at: www.Dowling.edu/gearup.

About GEAR UP
GEAR UP is a federally funded partnership whose aim is to assist students to graduate from Wyandanch Memorial High School better prepared academically, socially, and financially to attend college. Partner agencies include: Dowling College, Urban League of Long Island, the Mentoring Partnership of Long Island, and the Wyandanch School District.

About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education. www.dowling.edu

Attorney General of New York Andrew Cuomo to Speak at Landmark
 
 (Port Washington, N.Y.) Landmark on Main Street continues its thought provoking Conversations From Main Street Series with an on-stage interview of New York State Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, on Monday, May 12th at 7:30 PM.   Elkan Abramowitz will conduct the interview.  The Conversations From Main Street Series is sponsored by Angela & Scott Jaggar with additional season sponsorship from Harding Real Estate and Wachovia Bank. 
 
Andrew Cuomo was elected the 64th Attorney General of New York State on November 7, 2006.  As Attorney General, Cuomo is the highest law enforcement officer for the State, responsible for representing New York and its residents in legal matters.  Cuomo has a long record of fighting for justice and championing for government reform.
 
This event, like all Conversations From Main Street, is offered free of charge to the community.
 
Landmark on Main Street is a not-for profit community center, located at 232 Main Street in Port Washington, housing the beautiful Jeanne Rimsky Theater.  Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org for more information. 
 
Photo: New York State Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo

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Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Executive Director
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1
Port Washington, NY  11050
516-767-1384 extension 101
FAX 516-767-7261
sharon@landmarkonmainstreet.org
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Interactive Program Goes Behind the Scenes with Mammal Trainers.
  
Learn what it really takes to be a trainer at Atlantis Marine World! The Aquarium’s Trainer for a Day program invites children over 10 years of age to don their rubber boots and shadow its Marine Mammal Staff on a Saturday from April through September to see what it’s really like to care for marine mammals.
   
During the nearly two-hour session, “Trainers for a Day” assist the Marine Mammal Staff with their daily routines including food preparation and participation in a harbor seal training session. They are also provided reserved seating at our Sea Lion Show, with this behind-the-scenes opportunity concluded with the once-in-a-lifetime experience of getting a kiss from a seal.
   
Participants also receive a free Atlantis Marine World t-shirt, certificate of completion, commemorative seal kiss photo, and Aquarium Admission for that day.

About Trainer for a Day
Participants must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a paying adult or guardian.
Session size is limited to four people per session.
Availability: Saturdays; April through September
Times: 10:00am OR 2:00pm
Fee: $150.00  ($125 Aquarium Members) per person
To register for this Aquatic Adventure, call Reservations at 631.208.9200, ext. H2O (426) or visit http://www.atlantismarineworld.com/adventures-trainer.html for more information.

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About Atlantis Marine World Aquarium
Atlantis Marine World (AMW) opened in Riverhead, NY on June 15, 2000, as the first large-scale Aquarium to open in New York State in more than 35 years. Themed around the “Lost City of Atlantis,” AMW blends science and nature with myth, inviting visitors to explore its inhabitants while discovering the Lost City. Today, nearly two million people have visited the Aquarium, enjoying its interactive exhibits. AMW 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. Additional information can be found at www.atlantismarineworld.com.

A medical mystery show wants to hear your story…

Did you leave doctors scratching their heads?  Did you desperately seek answers when it seemed like there weren’t any?  If so, we want to hear your journey to find an accurate diagnosis.

Symptoms emerge.  Tests are analyzed.  Specialists are consulted.  But still, something is not quite right.  Time passes and the daily struggle continues.  Then one day, because of a patient’s relentless pursuit (or the efforts of their family or a forward thinking doctor), the puzzle is solved.  An accurate diagnosis is finally given.  In each personal story, everyone involved discovers the importance of being vigilant and that the journey to diagnosis can be a twisted path full of many surprises.

We are looking for unique diagnoses, emotional journeys, and patients who want to share their stories on television.  If you fit these criteria, please contact MYSTERY DIAGNOSIS at 212.645.0904 or email MysteryDiagnosisCasting@gmail.com.

Be sure to give your name, number, and disease.
 
 

Spring into Spring with Dowling College’s Musical Performances

OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College’s Department of Music presents a series of musical ensemble concerts this Spring featuring Long Island artists. All performances will take place at Dowling College’s Rudolph Campus in Oakdale and are free and open to the public. Please call 631-244-3351 prior to the performance to confirm date and time. All performances will take place in the Fortunoff Hall Ballroom, except where noted.

Long Island String Quartet Concert
The Long Island String Quartet will feature From My Life by Bedrich
Smetana and Opus 54 #3 by Joseph Haydn on May 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Dowling College Jazz Ensemble
The Dowling College Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Rich Cruz, will feature
Take the A Train by Duke Ellington & The Queen Bee by Count Basie on May
5, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

Dowling College Chorus
The Dowling College Chorus, conducted by Ronald Armanini, will feature
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff & The Kyrie from Mass #4 by Johann Sebastian
Bach on May 6, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

Dowling College Symphony Orchestra
The Dowling College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Reynard Burns,
will feature Fifth Symphony (Finale) by Peter Tchaikovsky & The Academic
Festival Overture by Johannes Brahms on May 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Dowling College World Music Ensemble
The Dowling College World Music Ensemble, directed by David Racanelli,
will feature No Woman No Cry’ by Bob Marley & Bella by Jack Licitra on
May 13, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Dowling College Chamber Ensemble
The Dowling College Chamber Ensemble, conducted by Paul Piekut, will
feature Georgia on my Mind by Hoagy Carmichael & The Triumphal March
from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi on May 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.

1st Annual “WALK for Patient Safety”

Please join us for our 1st Annual “Walk for Patient Safety” scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Rockville Centre, New York to coincide with Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the New York area. 

Please visit our website www.LeapforPatientSafety.org for details. 

There is no-fee to register, and there is no-fee to “Walk.” 

For those who are interested, we are issuing 4-hour community service certificates. Bikes, Strollers, and PETS welcomed. 

What: 1st Annual “WALK for Patient Safety”

When: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Where: Rockville Centre, New York

For more info: www.LeapforPatientSafety.org