Huntington Weekly Issue February 22, 2018 by Long-Islander Newspapers

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

E D I S N I Greenlawn Filmmaker robotics

Harborfields Team’s Dedication, Hard Work Paying Off 4

Comedy Long Island Native, Comedian Gears For Residency 5

The foodies

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Mac’s Steakhouse: A Staple Of Huntington Village 6

business ‘Kidz’ Can Make ‘Hitz’ At Village Music Space 11 Portrait painter captures precious moments in time 3

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by CONNOR BEACH

The Things You See

Assault Victim Hospitalized

view mirror, I suddenly noticed a 1990 ToyHas anyone else noticed… that Poland Springs recently changed the signature shape ota Corolla driving pretty fast up on the left turning lane to make the of their water bottles? Over the past week or light. “They better slow down so I’ve noticed that the shape in this weather,” I said to of both the 20-ounce and IN THE KNOW myself out loud. The light one liter bottles seem to have WITH AUNT ROSIE turned yellow as they apchanged. The usual ridges proached and made a quick that run around the width of the bottles have left turn. The car suddenly been replaced with indentations that run the stopped turning but didn’t stop moving as it length of the bottle from cap to base. This began to slide, heading for the pole on the minor change has absolutely no impact one corner of Fair Meadows Park. Luckily, the car way or another on my everyday life, but for came to a stop before hitting into the pole some reason the change stood out to me and the driver was able to continue the turn enough that I am writing about it here. In and be on their way. I know it seems like my humble opinion, I think I like the shape we’re always in a rush to get places and snow of the new bottle. I don’t know if it looks has a tendency to slow us down but making a more streamline or if it’s just something diflight is definitely now worth your life. Please ferent, but on the other day I caught myself drive safe always! reaching past one of the old bottles on the shelf to get to a new one. Oh the things that And then there was Monday… Yes, Satcatch our eyes. urday did bring us a decent amount of snow, but Monday morning sure was a beauty. We Drive slow, not fast… The weather has went from near freezing temperatures over been quite dreary lately, with cloudy skies, a the weekend to the near 50s on Monday — whole lot of rain and Saturday night’s recent and I saw that we were expected to reach the addition of snow. I know most of us are fed 60s in the days to come! Make up your mind, up with the bleak setting but this doesn’t Mother Nature. mean we have to be careless while driving on the road. Saturday’s snowfall didn’t stop me from leaving my home, as I ventured out to (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you Huntington village for to grab a bite to eat. have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapHeading northbound on Park Avenue, I pening in your neck of the woods, write to me came to a red light at the intersection of Park today and let me know the latest. To contact me, Avenue and East Pulaski Road. As the arrow drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, for the left turning lane to head west on East 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the Pulaski Road turned green, I knew my light e-mail at info@longislandergroup.com) would be turning green soon. In my left rear

Photo Of The Week A ‘Jellybean’ Is Born

Chris and Lauren Jacobi welcomed Raegan Marie Jacobi into the world on Monday, Feb. 12. Raegan, playfully nicknamed “Jellybean” before birth as the sex of the child was kept secret, stretched 19 inches and weighed in at 6 pounds, 3.5 ounces. The happy and healthy baby girl made her way to her Huntington home for the first time on Friday.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK DENISE FRANZINO

“I just love painting people, children, and capturing their essence.” Portrait Painter ‘Captures Essence’ Of Subjects, PAGE 3

A 44-year-old Medford man was arrested for assault outside of 1220 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington at around 10:30 a.m., Feb. 14, Suffolk police said. The suspect punched a male victim in the face several times after a disagreement, according to police. The victim was brought to Huntington Hospital for treatment, police. The attacker was charged with third-degree assault, police said.

T.V. Thief An unknown suspect broke into an Upper Drive residence in Greenlawn at around 7:41 p.m., Feb. 12, Suffolk police said. The suspect entered the house through the back door and stole a T.V., police said. Police classified the incident as second-degree burglary and are still searching for a suspect.

Serious Shoplifter A 58-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for attempting to steal items from the C-Town Supermarket on New York Avenue in Huntington Station at around 1:50 a.m., Feb. 11, Suffolk police said. According to police, the man entered the store through a hole in the roof and attempted to steal deli meat, a laptop, a leaf blower, phone cards and cash from an ATM, but police were able to arrest the man before he could flee the store with the stolen goods. The man has been charged with third-degree burglary.

Medication Missing At around 6:65 p.m., Feb. 11 an unknown suspect burglarized a Charles Avenue home in Huntington, according to Suffolk police. The man smashed a window to gain entry into the home and stole medication, police said. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary, and no arrests have been made.

Boozy Bandit An unknown suspect stole alcohol from Mahoney’s Neighborhood Bar on Depot Road in Huntington Station at around 4:12 a.m., Feb. 12, Suffolk police said. The suspect broke in after closing time through a rear window and stole seven bottles of liquor, according to police. Police have classified the incident as third-degree burglary, and no arrests have been made.

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art By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Although she dabbled in painting during her college years, Denise Franzino’s skills as an artist truly flourished after she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. “My teacher, John Frederick Murray, definitely put me on the right path,” Franzino, of Huntington, said. “If one person can change the course of your life, he did that for me so I really am indebted to him for my training and that’s where I basically started really painting, learning the fundamentals and the foundation to painting and drawing.” Now, Franzino is a successful professional portrait artist, using her craft to bring happiness to many families. “I just love painting people, children, and capturing their essence,” she said. “When I deliver the finished painting and see their reaction and the happiness that I bring them, there’s no feeling like that. That’s the icing on the cake.” Franzino said she had been crafting her talents since she was four years old, copying images of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other Disney characters with crayons. “That was my passion at the time…and it got to the point when I was in elementary school where I could just draw them from my memory,” she said. “I was always drawing before I could do anything else. It was something that just came very natural to me.” Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in illustration, Franzino went on to become an illustrator for the New York Times, Doubleday books and Harlequin books. At the time, Franzino said she wasn’t in her element since she was uncomfortable painting in color due to her college background, which consisted of a lot of black and white work. After studying with Murray, who taught her how to paint in color and color theory, Franzino said she tried to go back into illustration but never truly enjoyed it. Noticing her dislike for illustration, Murray sug-

Denise Franzino with her dog Penny, standing in front of the many paintings she’s crafted throughout her 25 plus years as a portrait artist.

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Portrait Painter ‘Captures Essence’ Of Subjects

A successful professional portrait artist, Denise Franzino uses her craft to bring happiness to many families. gested she take on portrait painting, a medium she’s been perfecting for more than 25 years. With her extensive training in the classical and traditional style of drawing and painting, Franzino is best known for her portraits of children at the beach or the gardens. The setting of her portraits is typically suggested by the clients, as they are locations that have a sentimental value to each family. With each project, Franzino meets with clients to discuss their vision for the portrait and then sets up a photo shoot. At the photo shoot, Franzino takes 300 pictures that she will later craft into a composition. “Having flexibility as an artist, I can take the best pictures of each child and then incorporate that into one painting,” she said. Once the photos are complete, she crafts a detailed 8-by-10 inch study, which is an original painting as well. The study will provide a visual for the client before the image is painted on the final 24-by30 inch canvas. Franzino said the study is an important step as it allows her to make adjustments to her work and

gives clients an opportunity to suggest changes. “I always try to please my clients whichever way I can and once they approve the study then I could start the final painting,” she said. “It’s a little bit of a process but my utmost goal is for the client to be happy.” Along with portraits, Franzino also enjoys painting floral arrangements, still lifes, animals and culinary delights. She has sold a variety of her beach scene material. Last November, Franzino was one of the finalists in the Portrait Society of America’s international portrait competition for her “Headmaster Anderson” portrait. She is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists, Hecksher Museum of Art and the Huntington Council of Art. As a portrait painter, Franzino said it’s paramount to be able to carry the likeness a subject in the image. “What I try to do is bring is the spirit of that person that I’m painting,” Franzino said. “It’s a moment in time that I’ve captured for them that they’ll always treasure it.” To see more of her work, visit Denisefranzino.com.

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robotics Time, Hard Work Breed Success By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The seniors on the Harborfields High School Robotics team have been working for nearly four years to build up the school’s robotics program, and this year it appears their hard work is paying off. After finishing on the winning alliance at the Long Island Championship Finals, which were held Feb. 11 at Smithtown East High School, the Harborfields team is now gearing up for the FIRST Robotics Eastern Regional Finals. Senior and Robotics Club President Ben Messing said this year has been by far the most successful since the club was started in his freshman year. “This is the first time that we reached the Long Island championships, and we even made it to the regional finals,” Messing said. Messing attributed the year’s success to experience and the great student leadership from the club’s seniors. “For the past three years we’ve been sort of figuring it out as we go, and this year we started with a set plan,” Messing said.

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This year Messing said the club decided to divide into three teams, each with about 15 students. Harborfields science teacher and club advisor Michael Pinto said the creation of freshman, sophomore and junior-senior teams created friendly competition the helped the team of upperclassmen reach the Eastern Regional Finals. “Having to teach the younger guys what to do made them really focus and learn it well themselves,” Pinto said. “Having the friendly competition between the three teams at Harborfields helped the juniors and seniors really step it up this year.” The club’s lead programmer senior Jack Taliercio said the team has been building their robot since September when the FIRST Tech Challenge was released. This year the challenge, called relic recovering, requires teams to build a robot that can stack up foam cubes and extend an arm over a wall to place objects. “This year, from a technical standpoint, we took more risks,” Taliercio said. “This year we were ambitious, we built the robot in a unique way that was different from most teams.” Looking ahead to the regional finals, Pinto said he

Juniors and seniors from the Harborfields Robotics Club celebrate their victory at the Long Island Championship Finals at Smithtown East last weekend. is proud of the student’s hard work and is confident that their design is good enough to challenge for one of the top spots at the competition. Messing said the seniors especially are really looking forward to their first regional finals. He said, “This is an awesome way to end four years of running this club, and I’m very excited to see what other areas of the country are doing in robotics.” Harborfields is scheduled to compete against 18 other teams from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Ohio in the FIRST Robotics Eastern Regional Finals on March 16-18 at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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This summer will be an exciting time for Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, as it will be celebrating its 50th anniversary by offering “Uniquely U,” its first scholarship search. Lauren Brandt Schloss, executive director of Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, said it’s wonderful that the camp has had a strong impact on the community throughout the years. “It’s amazing that kids and families are so passionate about the arts and all the art forms,” Schloss said. “It’s neat because a lot of the way Usdan runs now is exactly the way it was structured in the ’60s so our founder had a great vision and incredible foresight and I feel really lucky to be part of it.” The late Andrew McKinley built Usdan in 1968 as a way to provide children with the opportunity to develop their artistic skills. Over the decades, Schloss said the camp has grown by adding departments and new classes within the departments, including adding a theater, chess, creative writing, cooking and gardening departments; and modern classes like mobile photography. Usdan has also expanded to include more kids. When it was founded, the camp allowed campers as young as age 8. Today, 4 year olds in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade can enjoy the camp’s Discovery Program. The camp is also expanding its programming. Summer 2018 will see the addition of stage combat, piano lessons for beginners and a choreographic institute for

high school students in the dance department. While it has offered merit and need-based scholarships since it first opened, Usdan will now additionally offer its very first scholarship search, “Uniquely U,” an implementation meant to highlight the milestone anniversary. Schloss said, “This program in particular is to celebrate 50 years by tying us back to why we’re here, which is to support creative and passionate kids and to get the word out in new communities about Usdan.” She added that the search scholarship asks artists ages 7-18, and in grades 2-12 from New York City, Westchester and Long Island, to submit samples of their work in creative writing or visual and performing arts to be considered for the full scholarship. “We’re launching it for our 50th because our mission has always been about cultivating passion and we wanted to do something this year that really highlighted the passion side of being a young artist,” Schloss said. “It’s really about showing off your uniqueness, your passion and your creativity.” The full $5,450 scholarship will be given to up to 10 young artists, who will receive full seven-week scholarships to Usdan for this summer season. The scholarship also includes tuition and transportation from across New York City, Long Island or southern Westchester. For more information or submit an application for the scholarship, visit UU.Usdan.org. Photo by Matt Zugale

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Camp Celebrates 50 Years With $5.5K Scholarship

Above, attendees of the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts back in 1968, when it first opened in Wheatley Heights. Left, 50 years later, the camp continues to operate with new programming and more.

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COMEDY SPOTLIGHT By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Long Island native Jim Breuer got his first real taste of live comedy as a Valley Stream Central high schooler auditioning for the role of Noah in the school’s rendition of “Noah’s Arc.” “I did him as Eddie Murphy,” Breuer said. The performance made him an overnight star at the school. “This is what I’m doing forever,” he said to himself. “By the time I was 16, I had my mind set on being a comedian, but I just didn’t know how to go about it,” Breuer said. Breuer, now 50, landed his first stand up gig after graduation. The performance, part of a Sunday open mic night

at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown, eventually led Breuer to make a move down to Florida in 1989 to “put my head down” and really focus on becoming a professional actor. Breuer joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” from 1995-1998, and in 1998 he starred in the movie “Half Baked.” His ensuing career has brought him back to Long Island, however, and more specifically Huntington, where’s he’s performed 11 sold out shows at The Paramount over the last few years. He’s now been signed to a monthly residency at the New York Avenue venue. He’s excited about that opportunity. “The first time I performed at The Paramount I knew that I wanted to film my next comedy special there,” Breuer said. The residency will allow Breuer to combine all the ideas that he has had for multiple shows onto one stage where he feels comfortable enough to try them.

“I can do videos on screens, I can do stand up comedy, I can do story telling sets and I can do the rock stuff that people always ask me to do at the very end,” Breuer said. Breuer dismissed the idea that performing at one venue so often might become repetitive. “I would have never done it if I knew I didn’t have the versatility to do every single show differently,” Breuer said. “That’s what excites me even more.” Breuer said he is ready for a twohour comedy special, but instead of doing the special he plans to use all the material he has for different shows at The Paramount. He said, “There is so much different, fun stuff that I’m going to do.” Breuer performed the first show of his residency last weekend, and he has another show scheduled for March 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $29.50-$200 (VIP) and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.

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Breuer Gears Up For Paramount Residency

Long Island native Jim Breuer is scheduled to perform in the second show of his recently announced residency at The Paramount in Huntington on March 3.

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s e i d o o f the Decade Of Fine Dining, Great Service At Mac’s

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Huntington is a restaurant town. Every year new restaurants open, and those that cannot keep up with the changing times are forced to close their doors. However, there’s been consistency at 12 Gerard St., where Mark Gelish has established Mac’s Steakhouse as a landmark of the village restaurant scene that’s not going anywhere. Gelish said the 7,000 square foot restaurant can seat 220 diners across its two floors. Mac’s has always been labeled a steakhouse, he said, but these days the menu is more like that of an American grill. In order to operate a restaurant for over a decade under the same ownership, Gelish said it takes a combination of tradition and a willingness to adapt. “We’re not afraid to change things as trends change,” Gelish said. “Everything on the menu is from an old fashioned recipe, and everything is a labor of love. In addition to opening sister restaurant Mac’s on the Meadow earlier this year at Crab Meadow Golf Course in Northport, Mac’s is also stepping up its catering options. Catering Manager Leanne Verity said Mac’s has hosted around 200 cocktail parties and sit down dinners over the last year for family celebrations or private functions. “We are that staple in the community now, and the staff feel like they are a part of something special,” Verity said. Gelish added that Mac’s has enjoyed the opportunity to interact with and donate to many Huntington charities and volunteer organizations over the last ten years. The menu at Mac’s is a combination of classic steakhouse dishes with a variety of other items that are perfect for a more casual meal. “We want to offer our guests a variety,” Gelish said. “Of course we have beautiful steaks, but we also have other options.” One of those options is the Sliced Tuna and Avocado ($16), a new bar

Mac’s owner Mark Gelish, second from left, and his daughter catering manager Leanne Verity treat all of Mac’s customers like extended family at the Huntington village restaurant.

The crisp top of the Crème Brulee gives way to silky custard underneath with hints of vanilla. menu item that features sushi grade tuna and avocado served with wasabi, ginger, seaweed salad and a soy glaze. The dish radiates fresh, Asian flavors that provide a stark contrast to the heavier options that usually dominate the menu at a steakhouse. The texture of the tuna and the avocado match well together, and the salad, ginger and lightly seared tuna are a creative way to deconstruct a traditional sushi roll. Gelish highlighted Mac’s composed plates that give diners a trio of flavors that are designed to pair well together on the plate. The Blackened Swordfish ($32) is served over vegetable risotto and Caribbean corn. The swordfish is a good choice to stand up to the creole influenced blackened seasoning without being overpowered. The risotto is a second star of the dish that has a clear vision and comforting unity of flavors. You can’t visit Mac’s without trying one of the restaurants 30-day dry aged steaks. The 16-ounce Bone in Ribeye ($46), served alone on the plate in the traditional steakhouse fashion, is accompanied by the Classic Creamed Spinach ($6) and the Garlic Mashed Potatoes ($7). The tender, juicy steak is cooked to a perfect medium rare and simply seasoned to avoid muddling the beef flavor. The creamy sides are both rich and buttery; they are a classic textural complement to the steak. The Crème Brulee is a sweet finish to a very savory meal. The crisp top of

Main: The 30-day dry aged 16-ounce Bone in Ribeye ($46) is served alone on the plate in the traditional steakhouse fashion. Top inset: The Garlic Mashed Potatoes ($7) are hand peeled and served as a side for any of Mac’s steaks. Bottom inset: The Classic Creamed Spinach ($6) is a very traditional steakhouse side that serves as a rich compliment for the seaks. the dish gives way to silky custard underneath with hints of vanilla. The dessert completes a decedent meal that customers have come to expect from a quality steakhouse like Mac’s. Gelish said that the best part about

running a family business in Huntington is the relationships with loyal customers. He said, “We take our time to try and make everyone feel special… We treat our guests like extended family.”

Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St., Huntington 631-549-5300 Macssteakhouse.com

The Blackened Swordfish ($32) is served over vegetable risotto and Caribbean corn.

Cuisine: Classic American Atmosphere: Fine Dining Prices: Appetizers: $10-$16, Entrees: $22-$51, Steaks: $46-$102 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1 noon-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 12 noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

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The annual Leprechaun Bar Crawl through Huntington is set for Saturday, March 10. 8:30 p.m. at Nest on Main (135 Main St. Northport). Tickets are $45 each and available online at Bit.ly/2EAQyjJ. Photo/Facebook/IMC

A GREEN BAR CRAWL: The annual St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl through Huntington village is set for Saturday, March 10, 2-8 p.m. The Long Island Social Events-presented Leprechaun Bar Crawl will hit up seven different village bars: Christopher’s, Finley’s, Huntington Village Tavern, Mary Carroll’s, Nag’s Head, P’s & Q’s and Rust & Gold. Tickets ($25) grant access to drink specials, including $2 Coors Light/Miller Lite; $3 mixed drinks; and $4 select shots. For more information, including how to buy tickets, visit Longislandsocialevents.com. MARGARITA MANIA: Did you know Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day? Well, now you do! How are you planning on celebrating? Wherever you end up, snap a picture of your drink of choice and send it in to info@longislandergroup.com. The Foodies are always looking for places to grab a drink!

MAKE YOUR OWN MOZZ: Ever wondered how to make mozzarella? Now’s your chance; there are two mozzarella making class coming to Northport over the next month. There are two dates for the class, which along with instructions on how to make mozzarella, will also include a tasting. The first class is set for Thursday, Feb. 22 and the second on Thursday, March 22 — both will run 7-

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Meet the 40-ounce porterhouse steak for two available at IMC. 50/50 WEDNESDAYS: IMC Restaurant & Bar (279 Main St., Huntington) is taking “wine down Wednesdays” to a new level. Each Wednesday, IMC offers a 40-ounce porterhouse steak for two for $50, and also 50-percent off every bottle of wine priced over $99. To sweeten the night even more, there are $5 margaritas available all night. Call 631-824-6222 for more information. Photo/Facebook/Nest on Main

BEER FOR BREAKFAST: The Lark (93 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is hosting an early-morning treat for beer lovers in a couple of weeks. The pub will be hosting a four-course breakfast paired with four different Shipyard Brewing Company beers. Cost is $40 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling 631-262-9700.

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business Navigating Markets: Using Volatility, Buy Lists By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com

In the last couple of weeks we have seen a resurgence in volatility, a measure that had been absent for all of 2017. Increased volatility can be a useful environment for investors who are more actively managing their portfolios rather than those passively managed through index funds, which would simply mimic the broad market’s decline. Of course, actively-managed portfolios are far from a panacea in an increasinglyvolatile market backdrop, but what an actively managed portfolio does provide is the ability to allocate previously kepton-the-sidelines cash capital at now lower levels. This exercise is the definition of tactical allocation – maintaining cash (“dry powder”) – while conditions are somewhat ebullient and valuations are stretched only to then, strategically and efficiently, deploy when prices fall. Tactical allocation is less about market timing and more about “value timing,” valuing investments and waiting for the opportunity to buy them at attractive prices. This notion of price vs. value is one that warrants attention by all investors. Price is a function of supply and de-

mand: the more demand, the higher the price, and vice versa. One can just imagine how proverbial “bubbles” are formed. Buyers beget higher prices, which bring in more buyers, and the cycle continues to build irrespective of value. Value, on the other hand, is a construct of fundamental analysis. Using the tenets of finance and basic business sense, an investor forecasts the value of a security or business. Markets, due to their nature, rarely present an equalization of price and value. Either one is too high, or too low, and it is the function of the mindful investor to recognize and to exploit such inefficiencies. So, when prices are too high – as they had been for much of 2017 – investors might be well served to develop a “buy list” based on their estimation of value and wait for the market to provide an opening to carefully, but often opportunistically, deploy a portion of their cash reserves Determining when to dial back exposure and when to increase it (allocate cash capital to investments; that is, going from a no risk asset to risk assets) investors should spend a considerable amount of time valuing the overall market conditions – valuation stats, growth expectations, quality of earnings and the macroeconomic underpinnings – as well as an assessment of the current market sentiment, or how investors are behaving (complacent/fearless or concerned/fearful). By the way, when it comes to senti-

ment, investors are typically well-rewarded, over the long term, not over the short term, to go against the herd. That is, to adopt a contrarian strategy. If everyone is bullish and fearless, better to adopt a more defensive strategy, and vice versa when investors are frightened and running for the exits. Technical analysis, or the study of chart patterns, provide signals about investor psychology, which in our view is what ‘drives’ markets over the short term. Even those unfamiliar with technical analysis can see the simple patterns. Corrections typically start with a sharp decline, a ‘bounce’ and then the S&P 500 either makes a new low over the coming months, or at the very least, ‘tests’ the low by trading down towards the low. Let’s dig deeper into each “move:” • Initial low: Markets go through a ‘shock and awe’ scenario where prices decline rapidly. • Bounce: Investors see prices 5-10 percent cheaper than a few days or few weeks ago, begin to buy because there is a “sale.” • New low/testing the low: Prices decline rapidly, usually resulting in an environment where selling is exhausted – everyone who wants to get out sells. • Ultimate low: Long-term investors conclude that the correction is not a bear market, but simply a market event and over time, the market will recover. Buying ensues, but due to selling exhaustion, the buyers are more urgent than the sellers, so prices rise quickly. Optimism

breeds more optimism, and eventually, prices continue to rise in a self-reinforcing loop. So, where are we now? In our view, the recent recovery from the recent nadir may not represent the final low. That intraday low did not produce the exhaustive selling spike that is consistent with an ultimate low and if that was indeed the low it would represent the shortest correction in over 50 years. We see more sideways trading and potential for continued volatility in the near term, which could be an excellent opportunity for the investor who has a well-researched buy list and the capital at the ready to put to work. Stay patient and opportunistic, my friends! Klein Wealth Management is a team of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB and SIPC & HighTower Advisors LLC a registered investment advisor with the SEC. All securities are offered through HighTower Securities LLC and advisory services offered through HighTower Advisors, LLC. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable. Investors may lose all of their investments. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. In preparing these materials, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public and internal sources. HighTower shall not in any way be liable for claims and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to their accuracy or completeness or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from the.

Employment, Business Opportunity Officers Appointed By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The town board recently appointed two officers tasked with ensuring there is no discrimination in the town’s process of hiring or awarding contracts. Assistant Town Attorney Brooke Lupinacci – whom Supervisor Chad Lupinacci said he is not related to – has been named the town’s disadvantaged business enterprise liaison officer. Huntington’s Community Development Director Leah-Michelle Jefferson has been named the equal employment opportunity officer. The resolution to appoint Brooke Lupinacci was co-sponsored by councilmembers Joan Cergol and Eugene Cook and unanimously approved. The second resolution to appoint Jefferson was sponsored by Chad Lupinacci and approved, 4-1, with Councilman Mark Cuthbert-

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son the only dissenter. The resolution allocates a $2,000 annual stipend for the EEO officer. “In the past this is a job that has been done by department heads as part of their duties,” Cuthbertson said at the board’s Feb. 6 meeting. The position of EEO officer was formerly held by Jillian Guthman, who appointed to the receiver of taxes position in December. Title VI Coordinator Rhonda Shepardson pre-

viously served as DBELO. The EEO officer is tasked with carrying out the responsibilities of the town’s EEO policy, including investigating equal employment complaints filed by town employees or applicants for town jobs. The town’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program was established in 2009 to “remove barriers for disadvantaged businesses in the participation of federal Department of Transportation-assisted contracts,” according to town documents. The role of the DBELO is to ensure disadvantaged business enterprises can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts on federally funded transportation-related projects. This includes providing outreach to DEBs and community organizations to advise them of contract opportunities. According to the resolutions both Jefferson and Lupinacci assumed their new roles effective Feb. 9.

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people When he was growing up in Malverne, Brian Andrew Tully was close to both sets of grandparents — literally. His maternal grandparents lived next door, where he played games, spent Saturday nights watching TV, learned to swing a golf club and received a penny for every weed he pulled from their lawn. On Sundays, he spent time with his father’s parents attending church, sitting with them at the kitchen table eating rolls and cookies they picked up from the bakery and enjoying large family dinners. His paternal grandfather, Andy Tully, was an attorney. One day, he had a talk with Brian, who was a college student at the time studying criminal justice. Andy saw the potential in his grandson and, along with his wife, recommended that Brian should take the same career path. A few years later, Brian enrolled in Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Huntington and obtained his Juris Doctor. For 20 years, Brian Andrew Tully, Esq., of Tully Law, PC has been honoring and protecting elders and their caregivers by providing them with advanced planning, longterm care services, and life care planning. He started his practice in Huntington in 1998. What gravitated him toward the field of elder law were the closeness with his grandparents and witnessing firsthand how his parents

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Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski and relatives cared for his grandparents when they became too ill to care for themselves. “What I didn’t realize is that my childhood and teenage years were gratefully focused on my amazing grandparents — those grandparents right next door and those I looked forward to seeing every Sunday,” Tully said. “So, yes, law was a choice but elder law was not. It was natural for me to continue to be with and help other people’s grandmoth-

ers and grandfathers.” Along with launching the ElderCare Resource Center, an online resource guide for the elderly and their caregivers, Tully has received accreditation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to represent and assist veterans and their spouses in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits, including the Aid and Attendance Pension. His law office, which relocated to

Melville in 2011, has received the Partnership Award from Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the Handicapped, Inc., a nonprofit organization that assists families in estate planning. From 2011-2017, Tully has been named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list in the practice areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning & Probate. And in 2017, he was certified as a Member of the Lawyers of Distinction.

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Brian Yudewitz, Robert Scheiner, Vice Cha Chair ir Robert Bontempi, Vice Cha (Chair, 2014-2017) ir (Chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, Vice Chair Jennifer Cassidy, Treasure r Bushra Dano, Secretary www.huntingtonchamber. com

Larry Kushnick Award Recipient Named The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, through the efforts of its multicultural committee, is presenting the Larry Kushnick Multicultural Award reception on March 5 at Honu Kitchen & Cocktails. The committee was founded by former board Chairman Larry Kushnick in order to bring awareness and respect to people of different cultures in the business world. Larry was taken from us at an early age and we wish to further his vision with the creation of this event. The award recognizes a communityminded individual who gives of themselves to benefit others and is a visionary promoting the values of inclusiveness and equality.

The committee has vetted several nominees and found these qualities inherent in Kevin Thorbourne, Town of Huntington director of minority affairs. As a recipient of this honor, Kevin will have the oppor-

tunity to receive grant funds (raised at this event) for a project that exemplifies the values of this unique award. We invite you to join us in remembrance of Larry and in recognition of Kevin. The event will run from 6-9 p.m. and feature live music, open bar and delicious food. The ticket price is $80 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. In order to be a part of this event, check out the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, call 631-423-6100 or email info@huntingtonchamber.com. We thank you in advance for being a part of the first ever Larry Kushnick Multicultural Award and look forward to your participation.

This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members.

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ply help create a positive future for all of their clients. Insurance services include homeowners, auto, renters, life, annuities, investments, disability, health and pet. Visit Allstateagencies.com/steveconte, or call 631-549-0700, for more information. Better yet, stop by their offices to meet Steve and his team for the best in personal service.

Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

Upcoming Chamber Events Feb. 27, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Paper Doll Vintage (372 Main St., Huntington) March 5, 6-9 p.m. – Larry Kushnick Multicultural Award reception at Honu (363 New York Ave., Huntington) March 13, 6-8 p.m. – Young Professionals Business Blender at Vanderbilt (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport)

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Back in 1998, Patrizia Floro heard her songs “Voices” and “Just Say Yes” featured on radio stations like WBLI. Now, in 2018 as the owner of the KidzHitz music space in Huntington, the singer-songwriter has been working to help kids reach their own music-centric goals. First, Floro came up with the idea of a mobile recording studio that would host after school programs in several Long Island school districts. That idea became successful and Floro, of Huntington, said she was approached by Time Warner Executive Brian Wolf who offered to help her launch a Main Street studio for her program. KidzHitz officially opened in October 2008 at 304 Main St., and kids have been writing and recording their own tunes there ever since. The space has gone through some changes over the past decade. It’s morphed from a recording studio for kids, to one that also offers music lessons, and now doubles as a recording karaoke party venue for both kids and adults. “It’s a great space and venue for anybody, from the general public to groups that need a karaoke space for fundraising

for just for fun,” Floro said. The 1,000-square-foot location is equipped with a drum room, guitar room, piano room and a recording studio, and offers all types of music lessons from beginner to advanced. With 10 staff members, lessons are taught by certified New York State Department of Education instructors with a background in music education. In September 2017, KidzHitz launched its Rockstar Parties, where both children and adults record a song, perform karaoke, and design their own CD cover. Floro said songs then get published to the KidzHitz radio show. KidzHitz also serves pizza and juice for the Rockstar Parties, which are $35 per child and adult. A booming success, the Rockstar Parties are booked until the end of June. With that, Floro is excited to introduce the KidzHitz mobile karaoke studio, which will be launched this spring. The mobile studio van is equipped with speakers, microphones, flat screen TV’s and a disco ball for karaoke festivities at home and private parties. “It’s a 24 track, digital recording facility and karaoke studio,” Floro said. “They can either record, do karaoke, or both.” Floro has a lot to offer students with more than 30 years in the music industry as a published singer-songwriter. “It’s a very fun and safe environment that’s been here for almost a decade,” Floro said. “We have a proven track record of success in providing an education, a recording experience and fun.” A Melville native and Half Hollow Hills High School East graduate, Floro loves that her job allows her the opportunity to be innovative and be part of the community she grew up in. “I think Huntington is one of the most artsy towns on Long Island and it’s really great to give back to the children in the community,” Floro said. “It’s been amazing to be an influence to so many young children in the area and now it’s very exciting for me to provide this space to also adults looking for an outlet and to offer something else that’s not currently available in this town.”

KidzHitz As a recording studio that also offers music lessons for kids, KidzHitz in Huntington has also become a recording karaoke party venue for kids and adults.

304 Main St., Huntington 631-470-9788 Kidzhitz.biz

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A Decade Later, KidzHitz Continues To Grow

Patrizia Floro, owner of KidzHitz in Huntington, wanted to give back to the community by offering children the opportunity to experience music to its full capacity.

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From School To Deportation

Calendar

A forum examining why more immigrant youths now run the risk of facing deportation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). To RSVP, email Liisaedu@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Long Island Immigration Students Advocates.

FRIDAY Sign Painting Workshop

Create hand-painted wooden sign with a workshop at Nest on Main (135 Main St., Northport) on Friday, Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m. Cost is $15, includes materials. Refreshments will be served, but BYOB. Call 631-651-9173 for more info.

Poets In Port

Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

SATURDAY Comedy Improv Night

A talented group of performers will create an evening of antic improvisation under the direction of local legend actor-director John Dorcic, of Bare Bones fame, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington’s Main Hall (109 Browns Road, Huntington) on Saturday, Feb. 24, 8-10 p.m. Cost is $15/$13 for seniors/students. Call Jack DeMasi at 631-757-6193 for more info, or log on to Uufh.org.

Shabbat Kiddush

All are invited to Chabad of Huntington village (23 Fairview St., Huntington) on Saturday, Feb. 24 for a historic Shabbat with Holocaust survivor Dr. Maurice Gunsberger. Services begin at 9:30 a.m., with the Kiddush to follow at 11:30 a.m. Visit Chabadhv.com for more info.

Adopt-a-Thon

The adopt-a-thon mobile pet adoption van will be parked outside Petco (30 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack) from 12 noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. For more info contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org.

SUNDAY

Book Signing, Lecture

Father Thomas Berg will discuss and sign copies of his “Hurting in the Church: A Way Forward for Wounded Catholics” on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. at the library at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception (440 W Neck Road, Huntington). Books will be available for purchase. Call 631-423-0483 ext. 141 for more info.

Fishing Expo

The AllPro Fishing Expo will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. at the Hilton Long Island (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville). If it involves fishing, boating, the beach or the outdoors, you’ll find it at

Community Conversation An honest conversation among community members, leaders, and law enforcement in an effort to improve communication, mutual respect, and safety for all will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station). Call 631-470-0636 for more info. the AllPro Fishing Expo. Tickets start at $15 and are available at Allproexpo.com

charge to attend first meeting. For more info, call 631-423-3738.

Winter Farmers Market

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The Huntington Winter Farmers Market continues each Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through March 25 at Jefferson Primary School (253 Oakwood Road, Huntington). There is live music, along with a selection of fresh goods. Visit Longislandfarmersmaarkets.com for more info.

Black History Month Celebration

ton). The award recognizes communityminded individuals who promote values of inclusiveness and equality. The cocktail reception will include raffles and entertainment. Tickets are $80 (sponsorship opportunities available). Visit Huntingtonchamber.com or call 631-4236100 for more info.

Medicine Collection Week

The local public libraries, along with the Northport and Suffolk police departments and Suffolk Sherriff’s office, will host collections of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications over a five-day period. On March 19, there will be collections at South Huntington Public Library (10 a.m.-12 noon); Commack Public Library (1-3 p.m.); and both branches of the Northport-East Northport Public Library (3:30-6:30 p.m.). On March 20, Harborfields Public Library will host a collection from 12 noon-2 p.m. On March 21, Cold Spring Harbor’s will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. On March 22, Elwood’s will run 10 a.m.12 noon and Huntington’s Station branch run 1-3 p.m. Lastly, on March 23, the Dix Hills branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library will host a collection from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call your local library for more info.

L.I. Builders Expo

The Long Island Builders Institute’s 28th annual home, trade and remodeling expo is Thursday, March 22, 3-8 p.m. at Hilton Long Island (598 Broadhollow Road, Melville). Features over 95 exhibitors; new products and services; $10,000 remodeling giveaway; and more. Cost is $160 per person (includes lunch). For more info, visit Libi.org.

MONDAY

An annual Black History Month celebration will be held at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road) on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7-9 p.m. Presented by the Tri-Community Youth Agency and Huntington High School Step Team.

Country style line dancing for beginners or experts, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. No partners needed. $10 per person. Info at linedancingwithlynn.com.

Junior Chamber Event

Community Conversation

Bingo!

The Long Island Junior Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business networking happy hour on Monday, Feb. 26, 5-7 p.m. at Jewel (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville). Free for members, $10 for guests. Email Longislandjaycees@gmail.com for more info.

Four Towns Civic Meeting

The Four Towns Civic Association, made up of residents from the towns of Huntington, Smithtown, Islip and Babylon, will review the latest on a pending lawsuit and planned rally during its general meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, 7:30-9 p.m. at Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. Visit the association’s Facebook page for more info.

TUE SDA Y Neddleworkers Workshop

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library’s 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills branch. Beginner, intermediate or advanced stitchers are welcome. No

An honest conversation among community members, leaders, and law enforcement in an effort to improve communication, mutual respect, and safety for all will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station). Call 631-470-0636 for more info.

UPCOM ING/ ONGOING

Pet Food Drive

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Huntington Station) and Long Island Cares are hosting a pet food drive for Baxter’s Pet Pantry now through the end of April. Donations of pet food and/or supplies can be dropped off at the legislator’s 130 W Jericho Turnpike office in Huntington Station. For more info, call 631-8544433.

Multicultural Award Ceremony

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will recognize Kevin Thorbourne, Town of Huntington director of minority affairs, with the Larry Kushnick Multicultural Award on March 5, 6-9 p.m. at Honu (363 New York Ave., Hunting-

Country Line Dancing

Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship is hosting a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for more info.

Do The Argentine Tango

Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • Meditate with Linda Cafiero on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. The hour-long session is free and open to all. Advanced registration requested.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-

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MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net. • The “Advanced Placement Exhibition,” which celebrates the exceptional artwork, as selected by their teachers, of AP art students in Long Island high schools, will be on display Feb. 17March 4. An artists’ reception and awards presentation will be held Sunday, March 4, 1-3 p.m.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-549-5106. Bjspokegallery.org • The Artist’s Choice exhibit featuring work of artists selected by gallery members is on display through Feb. 25.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org. Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time. • Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Adopt-a-Thon The adopt-a-thon mobile pet adoption van will be parked outside Petco (30 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack) from 12 noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. For more info contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org.

499-0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org. • The library is leading a trip to Elwood Cinema on Saturday, March 10, 9:45 a.m. to see the 10 a.m. showing of “A Wrinkle in Time” (Rated PG). Registering with the library gets kids in grades 6-12 a ticket, popcorn and drink. Own transportation must be provided. Register at the library. (Continued from page 12)

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Tweens in grades 4-6 can on Thursday, March 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. assist with a volunteer project that will be donated to the community. Participants will receive one hour of community service. Register online starting Feb. 23.

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Use fine drawing pens to learn how to translate a color landscape photo into a black and white composition on Monday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. No experience necessary. Bring a landscape photo, or choose from instructor’s collection. Free. Register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Children ages 3-5 can learn about simple art concepts through stories and crafts with an art academy on Wednesday, Feb. 28 10-10:45 a.m. Dix Hills branch. Dress for a mess.

Register online. • Celebrate National Pig Day on Thursday, March 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Melville branch with stories and a craft. For ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver. Register online starting Feb. 26.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • A tribute to the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, 2:30-4 p.m. Free tickets available at circulation desk. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • The New Horizons String Orchestra will be at the Main branch on Friday, March 2. No registration required. • Meditate with Dorothy Mandrakos at the Station branch on Friday, March 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring a block or meditation pillow. For adults. Register online starting March 1.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Kids in grades K-2 can learn how to play soccer on Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Northport branch. All levels of athletic ability are welcome. Register online or at the library. • The East Northport branch will host a book swap for kids ages 3-10 on Fri-

day, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-12 noon. Bring books from home and swap them for others. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Make rainbow donuts using a rainbow of sprinkles with the baking coach on Saturday, March 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m. For kids in grades K-5 or ages 5-10. All will go home with three donuts. Register online March 3.

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Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • A 35mm double feature with “Evil Dead 2” (US, 84 mins, Dir. Sam Raimi, 35mm) and “The Gate” (US, 85 mins, Dir. Tibor Takacs, 35mm) kicks off at 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $18 for members, $22 for public. • The 2018 Academy Awards Nigh Fundraiser is Sunday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen in the Sky Room Cafe with comedian Tim Dillon serving as emcee. Tickets are $75 for members, $100 for public and include a “Taste of Long Island” dinner, wine bar and ice cream.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “Once” continue through March 4.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • Make gooey slime and learn why it’s important to animals with a hands-on station on Feb. 22-23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun for all.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org. Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. • Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries. • Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Wednesday, March 7, 9-10 a.m. with the “Little Fishies: One Fish, Two Fish!” program featuring the famous tale, a scavenger hunt, snacks and a “fishy” craft. For ages 2-4. Cost $12 adult/tot pair; $4 per sibling (members half-price).

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m. • Entries in the 13th National Photography Competition will be on display through March 3.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features

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paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport village, 631-662-6411. Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com (Continued from page 13)

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188. • Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. • “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” is on display through March 11.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext. 100. Hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. • Showing prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as local photography from the permanent collection.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org. • The Manipulated Image Juried Photography Show with juror Nicolas Bruno is on display through March 3.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • An introductory class to the ancient art of weaving is Tuesday, March 21, 6-8 p.m. at the Conklin Barn. Attendees will be able to bring a piece of fabric home. Bring your own wine, but weaving and light refreshments will be provided. Cost is $35 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Register by calling 631-427-7045 ext. 401.

Sign Painting Workshop Create hand-painted wooden sign with a workshop at Nest on Main (135 Main St., Northport) on Friday, Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m. Cost is $15, includes materials. Refreshments will be served, but BYOB. Call 631-651-9173 for more info.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org. • From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. • Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a week early with a night filled with local food, beer, wine, live music and trivia. At the museum gallery. Tickets are $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org. • Schedule at a group high tea and

transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org. • The Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance series continues Friday, March 2 with community mic and then after a musical prelude featured poet Scott Hightower will give a reading. Free with admission.

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Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse. • The next performance will be led by Ana Egge and Kirsten Maxwell on Friday, March 16.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Showings of “All My Sons” are FridaySaturday, March 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and students.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org. • The next First Saturday Concert is March 3 with Tom Paxton and The Don Juans.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot –

Celebrating the music of Billy Joel on Friday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $20-$50. • Motionless in White: “The Graveyard Shift Tour” with special guests Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin and Ice Nine Kills is Friday, March 2, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$45. • The Noise Presents: Sabaton and Kreator with special guest CYHRA is Sunday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net. • The “Catalogue of Birds” concert with music by Beethoven, Vaughn Williams, Arvo Part and Janacek is Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for students; $25 for seniors; $30 for adults.

VO LUNTE ER OP PORTUNITIE S Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills

SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.

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