Canon U.S.A. Welcomes Alexandra Cousteau to the Company’s Long Island Earth Day Festivities on Monday, April 21st
 
Who:   Canon U.S.A., Inc., and guest speaker Alexandra Cousteau, social environmental advocate and granddaughter of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau.
 
What:  In the spirit of its corporate philosophy of kyosei and its continued commitment to a sustainable environment, Canon U.S.A, Inc., will host a number of Earth Day activities for employees. As part of the festivities, several presentations will also take place, including Ms. Cousteau, who is dedicated to advocating the importance of conservation and sustainable management of water resources in order to preserve a healthy planet. In addition to Ms. Cousteau, other organizations that will join Canon U.S.A. management and employees for Earth Day at the Company’s Lake Success headquarters include:

• The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
• The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, N.Y.
• Long Island Transportation Management, Melville, N.Y.
• Clean Air NY, New York, N.Y.
• The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), Washington, D.C.

Where: Canon’s headquarters in Lake Success, N.Y.
 
When: Monday, April 21, 2008 from 12 to 2 pm
 
Why:    Canon U.S.A. protects future generations by helping to preserve nature’s most valuable resources through the support of a wide range of environmental education and conservation initiatives, including the Canon Envirothon, one of North America’s largest high school environmental education competitions; the PBS Nature series; and scientific research and educational programs at Yellowstone National Park. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com/environment.
 
Canon Executives and Ms. Cousteau will be available for photo, video and interview opportunities.

Long Islander,  Alexia Anastasio Working on First Feature Length Film

Long Islander Alexia Anastasio, who directed, starred and self-distributed two short films, “Church 4 Sale” and “Salome,” and edited the feature documentary, “Vampira: The Movie”, is working on her first feature length film, “I Believe.”  The film is about a group of college live action role players that dress up like faeries. They go through their trial and tribulations trying to graduate while relationships and drama get in the way.  Alexia has appearances at two major conventions coming up, which includes New York Comic Con at the Javits Center April 18-20, and Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors in Los Angeles, CA April 25-27.

There will also be a fund raiser held on Sunday, May 4 at the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington, NY.  The event includes live performances by Alexia and other local bands, auctions, food, and of course, girls dressed up like faeries.  Auction prizes include VIP tickets to the Colbert Report, Singing Lessons, A Date with the Star & Director as well as some of the cast, crew and Cinema staff.  Proceeds will benefit the production of “I Believe.” 

Festivities begin at 7:30pm. 

Cinema Arts Centre is located on 423 Park Ave. Huntington, NY 11743 

For more information on the fund raiser, visit www.CinemaArtsCentre.org, www.AlexiaAnastasio.com, or www.myspace.com/ibelievefilms

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www.salomefilm.com

East End Arts Council Workshops on Framing and Matting
 
Riverhead, NY (April 16, 2008)—Frank Miragliotta will be back by popular demand to run two workshops on framing artwork. Expanding on his very well received Framing and Matting Demo, Frank will return two Fridays in June (the13th for Framing and the 20th for Matting) from 1-5 pm to do full-fledged, hands-on workshops. Equipment will be provided for each student.

For more information or to register for these workshops, please call the School of the Arts at 631-369-2171.
 
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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 Council Announces Opening of Images of Long Island
 
Riverhead, NY (April 16, 2008)—The East End Arts Council and the Town of Riverhead announce the opening of artist Martha Elliott Killian’s Images of Long Island at Riverhead Town Hall. The show will be on display at Riverhead Town Hall beginning April 28, 2008.

Martha has been vacationing on both forks of Long Island for many years.  The beauty of the area inspired her to paint these scenes. Watercolor has been the artist’s preferred medium since 1990.  She attempts to express a time, a place, a mood, or a season when painting a scene.  To enable the viewer to feel a sense of being there, close attention is paid to accurate color and value.

Some of the paintings have inspired the artist to write poetry, and three poems are included in this exhibition.  The poems help explain what the artist is feeling when choosing to paint these scenes. Images of Long Island can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 am - 4:30 pm.

The show runs through July 29,2008 and is a collaborative effort on the part of the East End Arts Council and the Township of Riverhead to support local artists and introduce their work to the community.

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

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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 Council Announces Opening of Images of Long Island
 
Riverhead, NY (April 16, 2008)—The East End Arts Council and the Town of Riverhead announce the opening of artist Martha Elliott Killian’s Images of Long Island at Riverhead Town Hall. The show will be on display at Riverhead Town Hall beginning April 28, 2008.

Martha has been vacationing on both forks of Long Island for many years.  The beauty of the area inspired her to paint these scenes. Watercolor has been the artist’s preferred medium since 1990.  She attempts to express a time, a place, a mood, or a season when painting a scene.  To enable the viewer to feel a sense of being there, close attention is paid to accurate color and value.

Some of the paintings have inspired the artist to write poetry, and three poems are included in this exhibition.  The poems help explain what the artist is feeling when choosing to paint these scenes. Images of Long Island can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 am - 4:30 pm.

The show runs through July 29,2008 and is a collaborative effort on the part of the East End Arts Council and the Township of Riverhead to support local artists and introduce their work to the community.

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

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

Roz Dimon and Leo Revi Open at Rosalie Dimon Gallery
 
Riverhead, NY (April 16, 2008)–A collection of Roz Dimon’s drawings and Leo Revi’s paintings will be on display at the Rosalie Dimon Gallery at the Jamesport Manor Inn (Manor Lane, Jamesport) from May 7 – August 6, 2008. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 3-5 pm. The public is invited.

Ms. Dimon, who is best known for her innovative computer art, will be exhibiting a series of iconoclastic drawings of very recognizable products and condiments. In her zany, inimitable style, words and colors clash in what looks like “advertisements on steroids.” Ms. Dimon (who, incidentally, is no relation to the Rosalie Dimon for which the gallery is named ) has exhibited her work in various venues on Long Island and NYC and is in the private collections of many Fortune 500 corporations.

Mr. Revi, who appears courtesy of Hampton Road Gallery where he recently had a solo exhibit, is an accomplished land and seascape painter who derives much inspiration from the East End of Long Island. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums and are held in many private collections and in the permanent collections of Guild Hall and Stony Brook Museum. He’s also thrice graced the cover of Dan’s Paper.

Sales of artwork will be made through the East End Arts Council. The Rosalie Dimon Gallery shows are a joint effort of the East End Arts Council and the Jamesport Manor Inn.  EEAC exhibits are made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs and the Town of Riverhead.

For more information, please call the EEAC at 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

The East End Arts Council Thanks Pedro Sousa and Gallery 4222 for Hosting the Congressional Art Show 2008
 
Riverhead, NY (April 4, 2008)—Thanks to Mr. Sousa, this year’s Congressional Art Show will be a real “gallery event”!  Art teachers from high schools all over Long Island’s First Congressional District have submitted the art of their  students to be on display from April 18th through May 4th at Gallery 4222 in Port Jefferson. The award ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 4th from 2-4 pm. 

The public is warmly invited to come view the show.  Gallery Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 1-9pm, Friday & Saturday 1-10pm and Sunday 1-6pm.  (Gallery 4222 will close at 6 pm on Saturday April 19th for Passover.)

For more information or directions please visit: www.gallery4222.com, or call 631- 473-5422.

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

Ms. Kate L. Foresten opening a new exhibition titled  “MY MOTHER MYSELF”

Ms. Kate L. Foresten will be opening a new exhibition titled “MY MOTHER MYSELF” at the Amelie A. Wallace Gallery in SUNY College at Old Westbury’s Campus center on May 5th,2008. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 1-4 pm, and the opening reception is on Mon May 5th from 4-7.
 
Through photography Forsten reveals the complexity of self image, and the aging process while using the tool of a mother / daughter relationship. The artist does this through the reflection of mirrors capturing unusual angles and views which reveals arms, sides, pieces of faces, and backs. The mirrors tell two stories, the picture in the mirror and the scene behind it. This gives the viewer a different perspective of the model being photographed. The mirrors warp the subjects together as one entity revealing unity, a spiritual connection, the process of aging , and woman in a realistic/ actual domestic environment.
 
As an artist, Ms.Forsten creates a photogenic environment veered towards the realist; who see women for what they are and not for what they are expected to be. In her photographs the complex layers are shed away breaking away the labels of harsh modern society. 

“MY MOTHER MYSELF”
Amelie A. Wallace Gallery
SUNY College at Old Westbury (Campus Center)
(516) 876-3056
12 noon – 4 PM Monday through Friday
May 5th, 2008

Rose & Thorn Presents: Women’s Self Defense Seminar
 
 (Long Island, N.Y.) This seminar is designed for any woman interested in learning simple, effective self-defense techiniques. Our strategies for safety and heightened self awareness are practical, useful, and easy to learn. With over 20 years combined of martial arts experience, instructors Maria Di Dio and Jackie Paez  guide students every step of the way. Included in the seminar is yoga stretching, time for refection on self worth, and a variety of striking techniques designed to ward off an attacker.

Meet us from 2:30-4:00 on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the East Islip Health Club on Main Street.

The cost is $10.00 pp. Loose, comfortable attire necessary. Ages 12 and up.

What: Women’s Self Defense Seminar

When: 2:30-4:00 Saturday, April 26, 2008

Where: East Islip Health Club on Main Street

Call 516-543-7423 for more details or visit our website at
www.womenfightbackselfdefense.com

Dowling College Invites You to Experience the Little Shop of Horrors

OAKDALE, NY - Dowling College’s Department of Drama, Dance and Music, with the support of the Drama Club, is proud to present their Spring 2008 Production, Little Shop of Horrors.  Performances will be held on the following dates; Friday, April 25th at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26th at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, April 27th at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3rd at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 4th at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Dowling’s Rudolph Campus in Oakdale.
The production team, cast and band consist of mostly Dowling staff and students.  This event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $10.00. Tickets are available at Box Office by calling 631-244-5037.

For additional information and directions, please visit www.dowling.edu.

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.