Rare Groove Band to Play Pindar Vineyards
 
Riverhead, NY - The East End Arts Council is pleased to announce the final concert of the 2008 Wine Press Concert Series: the Rare Groove Band will play on Saturday, August 16th at Pindar Vineyards (Main Road, Peconic). Join band members James Miceli (Tenor Sax), Rod Borrie (trombone), Pete Campo (guitar). John DeWitt (organ), Jeff Brown (bass) and Kevin Twigg (drums) for a night of jazz with an emphasis on the beat—the groove—that makes people smile and want to get up and dance.

The concert begins at 6:00 pm, rain or shine. Concert-goers should bring their own lawn chairs. Picnic dinners are welcome. Wine will be available for purchase from the host vineyard. Outside alcohol is not permitted. Admission is $20 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the event or in advance at the East End Arts Council, 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.  For further information or to purchase tickets, call the East End Arts Council at 631-727-0900.

The term “Rare Groove” originated in the late 1980s, referring to a renewed interest in the jazz-funk of the 1970s. Sometimes referred to as soul jazz, it’s music drawn from jazz but steeped in blues, made by a number of great (although often relatively unknown) musical masters. This music sounds fresh today because its blend of organ, horns, guitar, drums and bass creates an infectious danceability.  After all, this was party music that was played not in the concert hall, but in neighborhood clubs as its artists traveled the various circuits in support of their recordings.  Much of this music has historical significance as the original source that has been sampled and reused by today’s hip-hop artists. So, it’s rare music not widely heard today (or even when it first came out), and it grooves, so it’s rare groove. 
        
The East End Arts Council is a not for profit 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts on the East End of Long Island. The programs offered by the East End Arts Council are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency. The Wine Press Concert Series is supported by the Times Review Newspapers, Bridgehampton National Bank and Riverhead Building Supply.

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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

3rd Annual Hamptons Party Includes Four Events the Weekend of July 25
 
New York, NY – Safe Horizon’s Junior Council is hosting its third annual Hamptons party to raise critically needed funds and awareness among the next generation of leaders. A weekend affair, this year’s party includes four unique events.
 
The Junior Council will kick off the weekend with a welcome celebration on Friday, July 25th, at local hot spot The Stephen Talkhouse to get an early start on the festivities.
 
On Saturday, July 26th, guests will be invited to join the Council in the VIP tent at Bridgehampton Polo from 4 to 6 p.m. Immediately following the match, transportation will be provided to the Beachfront Blues & BBQ dinner. Held at a private residence in East Hampton, the evening begins with cocktails at 7 p.m. followed at 8 p.m. by a beachside BBQ dinner, live music and dancing under the stars.
 
Following the dinner, guests will gather at ultra-hip club DUNE Southampton for the Beachfront Blues & BBQ after party, where guests will enjoy more dancing to a DJ playing the latest music.
 
Since its founding in the spring of 2006, the Junior Council has grown to include 27 individuals who have dedicated their time and talents to work with our clients and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our critical services. The Junior Council has informed and energized young leaders in business, philanthropy and media, introducing over 1,000 individuals to our cause.
 
In May, the Junior Council was honored with the Champions for Tomorrow Award at the 2008 Champion Awards Luncheon. The award was created to honor the leaders of the next generation who help to carry our mission forward. The work of Safe Horizon’s Junior Council exemplifies that ideal, always reaching out in innovative and meaningful ways to educate and engage a wider audience.
 
On April 14th, the Council hosted the kickoff event for the Champion Awards Luncheon in partnership with actress Stephanie March and Calvin Klein designer Francisco Costa. The kickoff event, held at the Calvin Klein Collection Store on Madison Avenue, welcomed more than 400 supporters, including actors Mario Lopez & Cheyenne Jackson and model and fashion expert Kelly Bensimon.
 
The events of Beachfront Blues & BBQ are generously sponsored by Barefoot Wine, Continuiti National Interim HR Staffing, DUNE Southampton, Marchuska, Michal & Zachary Levison, and James Held & Kenn Karakul.
 
Safe Horizon is the nation’s leading victim assistance organization, serving over 350,000 people each year who have been touched by violence. Whether we are responding to child abuse, domestic violence or other violent crimes, we help victims and their families heal and rebuild their lives.
 
Safe Horizon’s Junior Council is a community of dedicated young professionals in their twenties and thirties. The mission of the Junior Council is to support Safe Horizon’s critical work by raising funds to support these endeavors and to increase awareness of Safe Horizon among the next generation. 
 
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main Street, Amagansett, N.Y.
631.267.3117
 
Bridgehampton Polo
Hayground Road, Water Mill, N.Y.
Jeff Rubenstein: 212.420.9420, x29

DUNE Southampton
1181 North Sea Road, Southampton, N.Y.
631.283.0808

East End Arts Council Call for Entries: Photography Show “3”

Riverhead, NY –The East End Arts Council will be accepting submissions for the juried photography show “3,” which will run from August 29– October 3, 2008.  The theme is ‘3’; the interpretation is the artist’s. The guest juror for the show will be fine-art photographer and photojournalist, Doug Kuntz. Nationally acclaimed New Yorker photographer, Sylvia Plachy, will celebrate New York in a photo essay as our featured guest artist in the Project Room during the show. The opening reception will be held on Friday, August 29 from 5-8 PM. The public is invited.

Artists may submit up to three photographs for consideration on Thursday, August 21   through Saturday, August 23, from 10 AM-4 PM. Jpeg entries on CD are also being accepted for this show.  They must arrive no later than August 5. If accepted, photos must be delivered, framed and wired for hanging, no later than Saturday, August 23 at 2 PM. No email entries accepted. CDs cannot be returned. Entries must be brought (or CDs sent) to the East End Arts Council Gallery at 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901.

For details on submission requirements, please see our website, www.eastendarts.org, 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    

CHEF BOBBY FLAY OPENS BOBBY’S BURGER PALACE (BBP) JULY 15 AT THE SMITH HAVEN MALL, LONG ISLAND, NY
 
Bobby Reminds You to Get Your Burger Crunchified
 
Lake Grove, NY  — Bobby Flay, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, television personality and award-winning cookbook author, opens Bobby’s Burger Palace [355 Smith Haven Mall; 631-382-9590] today.  Adjacent to the Smith Haven Mall located in Lake Grove, NY on Long Island, BBP presents an array of burgers inspired by Bobby’s extensive travels throughout America and love of the grill in a convenient casual setting.
 
From north to south, coast to coast, each BBP burger is Bobby’s tribute to America’s regional flavors and traditions, made with only premium-quality ingredients and condiments.  “At any time of year, my favorite thing to eat is a cheeseburger,” says Bobby.  “And at the BBP, I celebrate America’s variety of flavors, styles and cultures surrounding this classic staple, offering a selection of specialty burgers, served at a great price.”
 
Sides such as French Fries served with BBP Fry Sauce (Bobby’s own blend of mayonnaise, roasted red and chipotle peppers, and spices) and Beer Battered Onion Rings along with Griddled Cheese sandwiches, Milkshakes & Malteds, sodas, beers and other alcoholic refreshments are available to create the ultimate BBP meal.
 
THE BURGERS
Ten signature burgers – including the Palace Classic Burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion; the Dallas Burger spice crusted with coleslaw, Monterey Jack, BBQ sauce, and pickles; the Santa Fe Burger with queso sauce, roasted green chiles, and blue corn chips; and the Miami Burger pressed with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and mayonnaise – are made with Certified Angus Beef and served on a soft potato bun. 
 
All burgers may also be prepared with ground turkey, chicken breast or served Topless, where the burger is simply stacked onto a bed of greens without the bun.  For an additional dose of bold flavor, choose from the BBP’s selection of sauces, including Chipotle Ketchup, BBP Burger Sauce, Jalapeño Hot Sauce, Ketchup and Yellow Mustard.
 
GETTIN’ CRUNCHIFIED?
When dining at the BBP, Bobby reminds you to get your burger crunchified, which means top any BBP burger with crisp chips at no additional cost. “My side of chips always ended up in my burger, so developing ‘crunchification’ was natural; a burger’s overall texture is just as important as flavor,” says Bobby.  “Plus crunchification is not only fun, but it’s also a great way to create the perfect burger, bite for bite, crunch for crunch.” 
 
Crunchified selections include the CrunchburgerÔ with double American cheese and potato chips.  Beyond burgers, the Crunch Salad with chopped vegetables, romaine, crispy tortillas, white cheddar cheese and balsamic dressing is also available.
 
GETTIN’ THIRSTY?
With or without real whipped cream, 10 thick milkshakes and malteds in flavors such as Cola, Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Mango, Black and White, and Blueberry-Pomegranate hit the spot during or after a meal at the BBP. Fountain & bottled sodas, freshly brewed ice tea and lemonade are also available to quench any thirst. 
 
For spirited refreshment, beers such as Bud, Sierra Nevada, local Blue Point Toasted Lager, and non-alcoholic Buckler; custom-blended BBP Red and BBP White wine-by-the-glass, and a frozen margarita, with or without salt, are also offered for enjoyment.
 
THE SET-UP
Designed by Rockwell Group, the 74-seat BBP is a nod to a classic burger joint, emblazoned with fiery red, bold yellow and vibrant green hues that Bobby is so known for.  With vivid lime green leather bar stools for seating, the BBP is outfitted with a central serpentine resin-coated dining counter. Here, guests sit at the counter, socialize with friends and other patrons, while their food and drinks are quickly delivered. Bright and visible from the outside, the counter is echoed by a dramatic ribbon-like light fixture with brown, orange and yellow stripes.  A floor-to-ceiling feature wall is a mosaic of wood, bamboo and bright green, brown and orange glass tiles.
 
The BBP is located at 355 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, NY on Long Island.  The restaurant is open daily from 11am to 11pm.  Burgers range from $6.50 to $7.50; take-out service is also available. Visit www.bobbysburgerpalace.com for further details.
 
For information on Bobby Flay, visit www.bobbyflay.com.
 
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BULLFROG & BAUM
133 WEST 19TH STREET, 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10011
PH: 212.255.6717  EXT. 304
WWW.BULLFROGANDBAUM.COM
 

Creative Home Expressions Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary
 
Mt. Sinai, NY – July 2008 – Kathy Passarette is pleased to announce that Creative Home Expressions is celebrating its third year in business.  Creative Home Expressions provides interior decorating, redesign, home staging, color consultations and shopping services for every reasonable budget.  Creative Home Expressions can also work with you on an hourly basis. 
 
Kathy Passarette is a Certified Interior Decorator, Interior Design Society Affiliate and a Window Fashions Certified Professional Associate.  She has established herself as an expert in her field with her tips and articles being published in such newspapers as:  Newsday, Newsday’s How To Guide, New York Resident Magazine, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Denver Post and the Miami Herald, among others. 
 
Because Kathy has an appreciation for all styles of decorating, Creative Home Expressions does not specialize in any one area.  The diversity of styles and rooms is a challenge the company embraces.  With meticulous attention to details and an acute decorator’s eye, Creative Home Expressions works with each client to make their vision reality - whether it’s interior decorating, redesigning or staging. 
 
For more information please visit our website at www.creativehomeexpressions.com.
 
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Tauk - The End is Just the Beginning

Oyster Bay, NY (July 14, 2008) Long Island has always had a robust and thriving music scene covering almost every genre you can think of. The better part of five decades has seen the area give the world acts such as Mariah Carey, Public Enemy, Pat Benetar, Twisted Sister, Harry Chapin and hundreds more (it even has it’s our own Music Hall Of Fame). Now, in the words of another amazing, and maybe the most famous musician from those parts (by the name of Billy Joel) comes a band “from a town called Oyster Bay, Long Island” who seem intent on adding themselves to the roll call of success in the most fertile music scene in the world: TAUK.

The band’s name is derived from a place that most Long Islanders call “The End” - Montauk, LI - but this is only the beginning for these music school trained performance virtuosos. Their road tested act has allowed them to create original material that fans of acts such as Phish, Addison Groove Project, The Grateful Dead and Soulive will absolutely eat up. With features on Fuse, Q104.3, 102.3 WBAB, features in Newsday, gigs at Great South Bay Music Festival and at Gathering Of The Vibes among many other positive developments, the band is becoming a household name in the USA.

Here is their FUSE performance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcoZiJrBRJ4

For the full story, please check out
http://www.taukrocks.com
http://www.myspace.com/tauk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tauk/5659759985

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Melville, N.Y. - More than 25 million Americans with health insurance did not have ample coverage to cover their medical expenses in 2007. People who have some health insurance, but still spend more than 10 percent of their income on out-of-pocket medical expenses has jumped 60 percent from 2004. Luckily there is a product that can help relieve America’s underinsured and uninsured when it comes to prescription drug coverage, The Preferred RX Card.

The Preferred RX Card is helping lower the costs of prescription drugs, and the best part is everyone qualifies and it’s FREE!  This prescription savings card is helping American families save up to 80% on most FDA approved drugs at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. There are no restrictions and no limits on how many times you may use your card. The savings card can be used at any time if you have no insurance; your prescription is not covered by insurance or to viably lower the cost of your co-payments. 

For more information on how to save money on your next prescription or doctor visit, please visit www.thepreferredrxcard.com.

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Gargano Public Relations

Products received in as little as one day from fully stocked East and West Coast fulfillment centers with 99.26% fill rate

Farmingdale, N.Y. – Amana Tool, manufacturers of industrial-quality tungsten carbide woodworking tools, today announced immediate availability of same-day shipping on all product lines to customers throughout North America. Fulfillment centers at Amana’s headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y., and in El Cajon, Calif., are stocked with the company’s entire line of industrial-quality router bits, saw blades, shaping cutters, boring bits, accessories and more to ensure that customers’ immediate shipping needs are met in as little as one day.
 
“Same-day order fulfillment and shipping are an integral part of our commitment to providing the highest quality products and service to our customers,” said Eitan Spiegel, president of Amana Tool. “State-of-the-art warehouses located on each coast give us the unique ability to ship our products in near real-time to reach virtually any customer in North America in a matter of days.”
 
Amana offers one of the largest selections of industrial-quality router bits, saw blades and accessories for the woodworking industry under the Amana, Timberline and A.G.E. product lines. Orders for all three lines are received and processed in-house at the warehouse location closest to the order’s origin. Regardless of size, orders are hand-picked and packed for maximum accuracy, with shipments reaching final destinations in as little as one day, depending on the shipping zone.
 
Amana router bits, saw blades, shaping cutters, boring bits, accessories and more are sold through authorized dealers throughout North America. For the location nearest you, visit www.amanatool.com.
 
About Amana Tool
An industry leader for more than 35 years, Amana Tool specializes in solid carbide, carbide insert and carbide-tipped cutting tools for the woodworking, plastics and aluminum industry. Amana Tool’s full line of industrial-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaping cutters, boring bits and more for wood, plastics and aluminum. The company was founded in 1972 and has corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, N.Y. For a complete listing of Amana Tool’s products, visit www.amanatool.com.
 
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Atlantis Marine World Aquarium Launches Summer Season.
 
The nation’s Top 10 family aquarium is turning up the heat this summer with hotter than ever new exhibits with cool new animals, sizzling new interactive experiences, and the return of seasonal favorites.
   
This summer marks the launch of Otter Falls, a 1,500-square-foot exhibit that is home to two North American river otters,  PB & J, whose names were chosen through an Aquarium-sponsored Website contest.
   
Yo-ho-ho — this is a whole lot of fun! A new interactive experience has dropped anchor at Atlantis Marine World — Pirate Snorkel Adventure. Help Captain Poseidon locate his treasure by finding the missing map pieces hidden at the bottom of our own lagoon stocked with plenty of tropical fish from all around the world! Guests walk away with some booty of their own — a $2.00 arcade card good at our Family Fun Center and a commemorative beach towel. Space is limited, with reservations recommended.
   
And if you want more, we’ve got it! Returning favorites are back in full swing.
   
Are you ready to discover the ecological wonders of Long Island’s waterways aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat? This hands-on adventure takes guests down the Peconic River and into Flanders Bay while promoting environmental awareness and education about the Peconic Estuary. The boat departs three times daily, weather permitting, with space limited.
   
Would you like to take to the water after hours for some grown-up adventure? Try the Taste Long Island Wine Cruise, a Saturday evening wine and cheese cruise. Featuring local wines from Raphael Vineyards, this cruise is a relaxing way to savor both beautiful scenery and fine wine. Guests 21 and older only.   
   
Have you ever wondered what it takes to work with seals or sea lions? Find out with our Trainer for a Day program, running now through September. Guests join our Marine Mammal staff on a Saturday for a behind-the-scenes look at our mammal program. Space is limited to guests over 10 only, with advance reservations required.
   
Summer vacation can be made more special with our Adventure Days program. Week-long sessions throughout the summer offer kids 4 through 14 hands-on learning and full-on fun. Separate programs provide age-appropriate learning and activities, with kids immersed in snorkeling, kayaking, shark diving, boat tours, and many more adventures!       

If you’re looking to cool off on a hot summer day, we have just the place for you — our Interactive Salt Marsh. Roll up your pants, take off your shoes, and get an up-close look at Long Island’s marine life. Watch as killifish glide past your toes, but be careful not to step on that rock — it just might move!
   
Want to know what a stingray or shark feels like? Visit our outdoor Ray Bay and find out. Guests can even help feed the inhabitants of this seasonal exhibit, with limited quantities available throughout the day.
    
Other outdoor attractions now open include our Family Fun Center, Scoops Ice Cream & Candy Shop, and Poseidon’s Peak, complete with a 25-foot climbing wall.
   
And don’t miss any of our special guests, visiting us daily throughout the summer. Right now, be sure to visit with the Priceless Parrot Preserve, the only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in New York dedicated to the permanent care of abused, unwanted, exotic birds. Legendary fisherman, Frank Mundus, along with his unique boat, The Cricket II, will be docked behind the Aquarium all summer long. Mundus, now active in shark conservation, will speak to guests about his history of fishing and how it fits within the larger picture of the history of commercial fishing on Long Island.
   
For more information about booking any of our Aquatic Adventure programs, please call 631.208.9200, ext. H2O (426), or visit http://www.atlantismarineworld.com/adventures.html.

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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. Situated on 3.2 acres along the Peconic River, AMW is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (closed December 25). General Admission Rates are $18.00 (plus tax) for Children 3 – 17 and Seniors 62+; $21.00 (plus tax) for Adults 18 – 61; Children 2 and under are always free at AMW. 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.

Expanded Festival features hot air balloons, mega-kites, more than 40 top bands, extreme sports, monster trucks and much more 

 (Long Island, N.Y.)  Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival sponsored by RE/MAX of New York, Inc., returns to Brookhaven Calabro Airport on August 8, 9 and 10, 2008.  In keeping with the event’s theme “Reach for the Sky”, each day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., wind and weather permitting, more than 35 colorful and special shape hot air balloons will be inflated, some will tether and others will take flight. 

In addition to morning and evening hot air balloon inflations, the sky will be the backdrop for a fantastic array of mega-kites, including the world’s largest kite in the shape of the American flag.  While the skies will be full of activity, there will be action and excitement on the ground as well.  There will be daily monster truck rallies, motorcycle dare devil performances, extreme sports displays and other thrilling shows.  The skydivers will return as well as an expanded carnival midway, circus acts, Purina pet pavilion with Purina Incredible Dog Team show, travel expo, boat and RV show, vintage fire truck muster, craft and home improvement pavilion and custom car and motorcycle show. 

More than 40 top name touring and Metro NY area bands will perform all day long on three big concert stages each day of the Festival. Bands will include Zebra, playing its only Long Island performance of the summer; direct from Ireland – The Saw Doctors, local teen favorite Push Play, Billy Joel tribute band “Big Shot” and touring Pink Floyd tribute band “The Machine.”  All concert performances are free with admission.  In addition, the Party 105.3 FM and 101.5 FM Tenth Anniversary Mega Jam will be taking place on the evening of Saturday August 9th, 2008. The Mega Jam, will feature over 25 pop and dance artists. The Second Marine Aircraft Wing Big Band and Show Band will also be performing.

The 2008 Festival will also include the Astoria Federal Savings Children’s Jubilee.  This special area of the Festival will be devoted to children’s entertainment and will include daily juggling shows by Guinness Book of World Record Holding Juggler, Bruce Sarafin, and the Kings of the Coast Interactive Family Pirate Show as well as Children’s Character Parades which will march down the center of the Festival each day.  The Children’s’ Jubilee will also feature Starfish, a children’s rock band which will perform in the morning on Sunday, August 10th.

In support of local families who wish to enjoy the Festival, management has implemented a new family value pricing structure for select food and beverage items.  Festival admission discount coupons will also be available at more than a thousand local retail locations, including all McDonald’s locations on Long Island.

“The 2007 Metro NY Balloon Festival was a great success.  More than 100,000 people attended and saw fantastic hot air balloons take to the ski, thrilling extreme sports and world class musical performances.  This year’s event will have much more entertainment and activities for people of all ages.   The Festival will feature more than 100 hours of music and entertainment including performances by more than 40 music acts performing all day long on three stages,” said Henry Weber, President of RE/MAX of New York, Inc., the event’s sponsor.

Tickets for the Festival can be purchased online in advance.  Advance ticket prices are adult $20, children ages 5 to 11 $12 and kids 4 and under are free.  For tickets, information and schedule of performances visit www.metronyballoonfest.com  or call (516) 794-4444.

RE/MAX of New York, Inc., is the state’s leading real estate franchise network headquartered in Garden City, New York.  The 2007 Festival helped to raise more than $100,000 for local charities and not-for-profit organizations.  This year the Festival will be supporting more than a dozen community groups, charities and not-for-profit organizations including the Ronald McDonald House, Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network.

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