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Good And Evil Battle In

Caitlyn Caughell (as Lucy Harris) commands the stage during “Bring on the Men.”

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

In John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde” audiences are exposed to an authentic battle between good and evil.

The battle is particularly apparent in “Confrontation,” a mesmerizing performance in which Dr. Henry Jekyll, a gentle, passionate and romantic giant displays his internal battle with the violent beast and petrifying madman, Mr. Edward Hyde.

Based on the 1886 story, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson, the Northport Village production features a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi Grammy- and Tony Award-nominated composer Frank

Wildhorn and two-time Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Leslie Bricusse.

As Paul Stancato serves as director and choreographer of the production, the ensemble commands the stage with its operetta synchronization.

For Penelope Voeller, an audience member at last Friday’s show, she said the production delivered an operatic quality, adding that “Broadway is in Long Island and very fortunate.”

In “Transformation,” Nathanial Hackmann (Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde) starts the captivating scene as the well-mannered and soft-spoken doctor, but then, in a physical battle, Hackmann effortlessly transforms into the grunting and indecorous brute.

Nathaniel Hackmann (as Henry Jekyll) gives a captivating performance in the “Transformation.”

Not only is Hackmann’s ability to embody polar opposite personalities impressive, but he is also a powerful singer. He bellows beautiful operetta tones in “Take Me As I Am,” and exposes his low, mid-range voice with gritty angst and operetta pitches in “Alive!”

The production’s leading ladies are Caitlyn Caughell, as the beautiful

Caitlyn Caughell (as Lucy Harris) delivers a compelling performance in “Bring on the Men,” in the John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde.”

and seductive Lucy Harris, and Liana Hunt, as the beautiful and trusting Emma Carew. In “In His Eyes,” the two stun the audience with a compelling duet.

Chris Mancini, another audience member, said her favorite character was Lucy, adding that Caughell’s portrayal of the character was amazing and “her singing was fantastic.”

When both Hackmann and Caughell hit the stage, their chemistry is undeniable. The passionate and toxic pull between the duo in “Dangerous Game” is thrilling and authentic.

For Voeller, her particularly favorite scene was “Dangerous Game.” She added that “There was a great chemistry between both performers and they were very professional. That moment was very believable.”

Although Hackmann loves all the scenes he performs on stage, his favorite last Friday was “Dangerous Game.” Hackmann said he enjoyed hearing the reaction of the audience at the end of the scene.

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Caitlyn Caughell (as Lucy Harris) and Nathaniel Hackmann (as Edward Hyde) exhibit a thrilling interaction when on stage.

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long process, when you see that goal and you can feel the work you’re doing is effective,” he said. “That’s exactly what we do it for.”

Hackmann added that this has been the hardest performance he’s done on stage.

“Trying to be specific and trying to be contrasting between the two characters is an amazing challenge, but it’s also a bucket list part,” he said.

“It’s something I’ve been in love with since I was a kid so the opportunity to get to do this is just amazing.”

When he learned that he landed the part, Hackmann said, he did a lot of research on dissociative identity and borderline personality disorders to prepare for the role and find authenticity within the character.

“I was very lucky because of our director and the way he let us go through the process,” he said. “We talked very much about specific choices about what the characteristics of the two characters will be. The body language, the accent choices, and the voice choices were very specific from the very beginning.”

Showtimes for “Jekyll & Hyde” at the John W. Engeman Theater (250

Main St., Northport) are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are from $71-$76 and can be purchased at the box office, or at Engemantheater.com. Shows run through April 30.

Liana Hunt plays Emma Carew in the John W. Engeman Theater’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde.”

Caitlyn Caughell plays Lucy Harris in the John W. Engeman Theater’s thrilling production of “Jekyll & Hyde.”

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

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Both legs lost, but standing tall… I’ve al-

cerns from scientists, farmers and environmentalists. In fact, earlier this year, the rusty patched ways admired the police work of our brave men bumble bee became the first and women in blue. The immense training and bumble bee, and the first bee in day-to-day dedicate is impresthe contiguous United States, to sive, as they risk their lives to IN THE KNOW be declared endangered, accordbe on the front lines of public WITH AUNT ROSIE ing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife safety. For one officer in particService. Scientists believe that the ular, greater congratulations are in order. Maextensive use of insecticides and climate change tias Ferreira, a 28-year-old Wantagh man, gradare primary factors. Those who have been on the uated from the 29-week Suffolk County Police receiving ends of bee stings might not bat an Academy training on Friday. Ferreira is a double eyelash at this, but our buzzing companions are amputee who lost both of his legs from the knee critical for the global ecosystem. While bees are down after he stepped onto an improvised exnot the only pollinators, they are one of the plosive device while deployed as a marine in most, if not most prolific and efficient at the viAfghanistan in 2011. The superstar, elected as tally important task. Let’s begin to research this class president by his SCPD peers, played on an issue more and act quickly, before it’s too late. all-amputee softball team after the incident.

During that time, he met his wife Tiffany in Spring season sports… Speaking of spring, 2012 and the couple eventually gave birth to the high schoolers across the Town of Huntington now 2-year-old Tianna. Truly accomplished at a are gearing up for the spring season. Prepare to young age, he’ll make an excellent police officer see many features on high school athletes who that’s sure to rise through the ranks and conare participating in lacrosse, softball, baseball, tribute to the welfare of our county. Hats off to boys track, girls track, golf and tennis. As per Matias, his family and Suffolk police! usual, expect to see our reporters at some of the games, taking photos or interviewing coaches, Keep the bees buzzing… With spring now players or parents. And, as always, don’t be officially here — though the weather hasn’t quite afraid to say hello if you do see them out and been reflecting it — we’re sure to soon see batchabout! es of leaves emerge to eventually fill out the trees once more. We’ll see our young ones become ac(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you tive and crowd our parks again. And, we’ll see have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapbees buzzing, jumping from flower to flower, expening in your neck of the woods, write to me panding nature’s bounty one act of pollination at today and let me know the latest. To contact me, a time, but for how long? After watching “More drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-IsThan Honey,” a documentary on our winged lander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or friends, I learned that bees around the world try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) have been dying off en masse, prompting con-

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Pothead With Extras Police said a 28-year-old Glen Cove man was arrested for allegedly possessing drugs and a hypodermic needle at around 9:22 p.m. on March 21 at Depot Road and 1st Avenue in Huntington Station. Police said he possessed drugs including hash oil and marijuana. He was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of marijuana, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic instrument.

Unlawful Weapon And Drugs A 23-year-old Wyandanch man was arrested at around 10:28 a.m. on March 18 at the corner of Straight Path and Foothill Lane in Dix Hills for possessing a butterfly knife and marijuana, police said. He was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Aromatic Thief Police said a 20-year-old Waterbury man was arrested at the Walt Whitman Shops at around 4:08 p.m. on March 18 for allegedly stealing cologne from Macy’s. He was charged with petit larceny.

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Thirty-nine Oldfield Middle School students in the Harborfields School District served as “Teacher for a Day” on March 22. One of them, Joseph Weitman, left, is pictured above in an outfit matching Italian teacher Dr. Craig Butler.

A 25-year-old Commack man was arrested in Commack for allegedly possessing heroin and medication without a prescription at around 4:50 p.m. on March 22, according to police. He was charged with three counts of seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

“Even though everyone’s different and our listeners come from all walks of life, we all share the same emotions of love, power and strength, disappointment and hope. It’s so satisfying when the song reaches someone else and touches them in some way.”

Pushed And Injured Police said a 24-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for allegedly pushing another man, causing him to fall and hit his head at around 5:42 p.m. on March 14 on Depot Road. He was charged with third-degree assault.

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MUSIC Mellow, Eclectic, Improvised Jams With Moe. SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

With the mellow vibes of upstate New York and the improvisational flare of extended jam sessions married to the grit of the bar band scene, some may call moe. a prog rock or jam band, but they consider themselves rock ‘n’ roll.

Founded in 1989, the band members grew to become their own establishment, with a discography spanning 24 albums, including their latest, 2014 album, “No Guts, No Glory.” And they’re set to play The Paramount this weekend.

“There’s this overlapping thing where we have these different influences. And, because we’re all from upstate New York, classic rock just is kind of an automatic,” Vinnie Amico, drummer, said.

As most of the band met while they were studying at University of Buffalo, the burgeoning scene gave way to a burst of creativity and original music, Amico said. But still, moe. carved its own niche.

“They were more into indie music, punk or harder stuff, and moe. was kind of playing more of a funky, some ska, just kind of melding influences a little more. These guys were jamming,” Amico, who joined the band in 1996, said.

Moe. also features both Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitar and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and Jim Loughlin as the percussionist and second drummer.

After all these years, Amico said, the band still brims with passion and a desire to create.

“It’s fueled by the fact that we all like playing together and still writing music. We’d probably all be miserable if we weren’t doing this,” he said.

He added that they were influenced by a myriad of artists including the

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Jazzing Through New Orleans

Self-described rock ‘n’ roll band moe. is set to play The Paramount on Friday.

Grateful Dead, Steely Dan and Frank Zappa.

Regarding their uniquely stylized name, Amico said it came from a slightly mischievous origin.

“I think it was just to mess with editors. You can’t really start a sentence in the editorial world with a small ‘m’ o-e, period. It just totally screws with everybody,” Amico said.

Moe. is headed downstate to Huntington village on Friday to

play The Paramount. Amico added that the band rotates who writes the setlist for any given show, so the audience should be ready for a oneof-a-kind, improvised performance.

“We’ve never played The Paramount before and have heard it’s an awesome venue. It’s been a while since we’ve played on Long Island,” Amico said.

Tickets range from $35-$75.

Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show is slated to begin at 8 p.m.

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TheHarborfieldsHighSchoolJazzBandexperiencedanarrayofNewOrleansculture.

The Harborfields High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Music Department Coordinator Dan Bilawsky, traveled to New Orleans on March 9 to perform at Loyola University’s Jazz Festival and dockside at the Steamboat Natchez.

The four-day trip allowed the students to discover the Crescent City’s culture, history and music as the band traveled to sites such as Preservation Hall, the National WWII Museum, the Old U.S. Mint, Jackson Square and the French Quarter.

At Loyola University, the band performed two sets, receiving “Superior” rankings for both shows at the festival. This resulted in marking the group as one of the top performing bands.

Both performances were given “Outstanding Band” status and the trombone and trumpet sections were each awarded “Outstanding Section” awards, as two of only six sections acknowledged out of approximately 100 sections there.

Junior Jay Best and senior Hannah Bartfield were both offered scholarships to attend Loyola’s summer jazz camp, as two of only 11 students awarded out of more than 350 students at the festival. In addition, nearly a third of the band was recognized for outstanding soloing and musicianship.

“The students carried themselves with pride and performed with distinction during this trip,” said Bilawsky. “I couldn’t have asked for or imagined anything more.”

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s e i d o o f e th Walk The Fine Line At Ting

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Stepping into Ting restaurant, the shimmering and spacious interior immediately makes diners feel at home with an atmosphere that walks the line between of casual and fine dining.

From the bustling bar full of specialty cocktails — especially at happy hour — to the elegant sushi bar, guests are in for a truly genuine Eastern experience.

General Manager Colin McGlone said that among the head chefs and sous chefs, there is more than 100 years of collective experience.

“The food is at the front of everything we do here. We believe it doesn’t matter how pretty the place is, or how modern it looks, if the food and the quality is not on point, it doesn’t matter,” McGlone said. “Customers know their food around here.”

Not only are the ingredients as fresh as the sea, with fish and produce coming in daily, but McGlone also said the staff comprises of a “melting pot” of personalities and specialties that come together to create a symphonic experience both in both cuisine and customer service.

In the early evening, swaths of natu-

The Dream of Tuna comes straight from the sushi bar and wraps up toro tartare mixed with scallions and crunch in even more tuna topped with crispy shallots topped with wasabi truffle soy sauce.

The Sushi Flight allows diners to try tuna, salmon, toro, yellowtail, king crab and eel over crispy rice with chef special sauces, all topped with jalapeno. It’s perfect for sushi connoisseurs and novices alike. ral light pour into the restaurant to illuminate an already stellar dinner.

For a hearty appetizer, look no further than the Roti Canai ($6), which is an Indian flatbread served with side of curry sauce. The roti is the perfect balance between crispy and fluffy. The paired curry is usually packed with potatoes, but Ting mixes it up with French fries that easily absorb the curry’s aromatics and spices.

If you’ve ever asked yourself what would be better than tuna, it’s tuna wrapped in more tuna. The Dream of Tuna ($16) an appetizer straight from the sushi bar featuring toro tartare mixed with scallions and crunch wrapped in tuna topped with crispy shallots topped with wasabi truffle soy sauce. The dish tastes freshly caught and bursts with freshness from the additional topping of microgreens with a tasty under layer of the truffle soy sauce.

Moving on, the HK Style Pan Fried Noodles ($11 chicken; $13 beef; $15 shrimp) with bok choy, celery and carrots is a lighter entree, but boasts big flavor with succulent meat, crunchy bok choy, all brought together by noo-

General Manager Colin McGlone says he strives to maintain personal relationships with all of his guests at Ting, with most of the diners returning time and time again. dles that rest somewhere between crunchy and slurp-worthy.

The Sushi Flight ($18) brings together a sampling of tuna, salmon, toro, yellowtail, king crab and eel over crispy rice with chef special sauces, all topped with jalapeno. Each fish brings its own distinct palette of flavors sure to satisfy both sushi connoisseurs and novices alike. The crispy rice is a unique enhancement that makes each bite all the more enjoyable and textured.

The classic Peking Duck ($29) is a Chinese flagship, offering a succulent roasted half of crispy duck served with scallions, cucumbers, buns and hoisin sauce. McGlone said the duck comes straight from Flushing, Queens, and tastes as authentic as it is delicious.

Nestled in between the warm, steamed bun, the duck is rich and is dressed with effervescent scallions, juicy cucumbers, with a tangy sweet hoisin sauce.

The HK Style Pan Fried Noodles mix up bok choy, celery and carrots.

Though a lighter entree, it still boasts hearty flavor and features a choice of chicken, beef or shrimp.

McGlone, who took his post at Ting three and a half years ago, not long after its opening in 2012, emphasized the bond he builds with his diners.

“I just want to make sure my guests leave happy. I try to maintain an actual relationship with the people who walk through the door. That’s my main thing,” McGlone said.

Ting Restaurant 92 East Main St., Huntington 631-425-7788 Tingrestaurant.com

The classic Peking Duck serves up duck in between warm, steamed buns, topped with effervescent scallions, juicy cucumbers, with a tangy sweet hoisin sauce.

Ting’s Roti Canai is a crispy and flakey Indian flatbread served with side of curry sauce with french fries that easily absorb the curry’s aromatics and spices.

Cuisine: Asian fusion Atmosphere: Intimate and warm Price: Moderate Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 12 noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon-10 p.m.

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COMING SOON: Whales Tale’s Facebook page teased the unveiling of its soon-to-be next door neighbor, Harbor Head Brewing Company. Sosh Andriano, owner of Whales Tale (81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport), revealed his plans to open the brewery last March and said he would be ready to open it sometime this year. On Friday, the Whales Tale Facebook page posted a picture of a beer growler with the Harbor Head logo on it. Hours later, Harbor Head’s own Facebook page posted some additional photos, including a shot of the brewing area, and a prototype of the brewery’s custom four-pack carrying case.

Earlier this month, the page also posted a promotional video for the 85 Fort Salonga Road brewery, which will be footsteps away from Whales Tale. The brewery’s website (Harborheadbrew.com) is also live, and lists planned hours of operation as Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. There are also four different beers listed on the website — a pilsner, summer ale, hefeweizen and grapefruit.

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VEGAN POWER: There’s a new sweet on the menu at Stella Blue in Huntington, and it’s not a scale buster. The Banana PB Chocolate Chip Power Cookie is packed with oats, banana, powdered peanut butter, un-sweet applesauce and more, but it’s also vegan and gluten free.

Check out these locations for your next dining experience 318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com

Harbor Head Brewing Company looks like it’s gearing up to open up its 85 Fort Salonga Road location in Northport.

Another newly-added vegan dish is the sweet potato boats, which are loaded with kale, beans, corn, onions and a walnut cayenne sauce.

Stella Blue is located at 188 New York Ave. MATHEMATICALLY DELICIOUS: Students in Harborfields School District’s Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School recently learned the importance of fractions in everyday life by creating Shamrock Shakes in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The students in Nancy Sordi and Melissa Reisen’s math classes learned how to properly measure ingredients and follow directions when determining how much of each item to put in the blender. Sordi explained to her classes that fractions are used constantly in daily life and particularly in cooking. Students put their fraction skills to the test with the end result being a delicious and healthy green shake. Classes sipped on their shakes while completing a worksheet as a group on what they learned. The students were also challenged to determine how much ingredients they would need to serve the shakes to a larger number of students.

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The Banana PB Chocolate Chip Power Cookies at Stella Blue.

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MUSIC Singers, Songwriters, Sisters

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Frankel Sisters bring rhythm, family center stage

By Carrie Parker info@longislandergroup.com

For the Frankels, show business is family business.

Taking their passion for music from the living room to The Paramount in Huntington and beyond, sisters Jaymee, 27, and Lianne, 22, along with their dad, Josh, 62, share one beating heart for performing.

“Although Lianne is five years younger, our DNA is just so the same,” Jaymee said. “We just get each other. She’ll write a song and I’ll harmonize. I think it comes out musically, and not just in our personalities.”

Music has always been a part of the girls’ lives, long before Jaymee and Lianne – lifelong artists, sisters, and best friends – combined musical forces in their singer-songwriter group, the Frankel Sisters, around five years ago.

The girls remember how their dad, who was a wedding singer for nearly 20 years, always played the guitar and sang with them around the house when they were young.

“He exposed us to all types of music before we could even speak,” Lianne said.

For some reason, the girls took a love to music right away, said their mother, Jan Frankel. Because she felt the girls were passionate about music, Jan, 56, said she began looking into activities and auditions for them.

“It just catapulted from there,” she said, and performance opportunities began opening up at churches, fundraisers and festivals.

Now, the Frankel Sisters’ performance credits include Fox’s “The X-Factor,” HBO’s “Talent Showcase,” NBC’s “The Voice,” and shows at Manhattan’s Webster Hall and The Bitter End, and more.

But the sisters say The Paramount in Huntington village, where they opened for a Motown show featuring Prentiss McNeil of the Drifters last

August, is without a doubt their most memorable performance.

“To play a stage that big and to be in front of a crowd that big, it’s almost frustrating, to be honest,” Jaymee said with a laugh, because she didn’t want that “amazing feeling” to end. She described the night as something she’ll “never forget.”

But the girls don’t just do it for the thrill of performing. They want to convey a message that is “real and relatable.”

“Even though everyone’s different and our listeners come from all walks of life,” Lianne said.

“We all share the same emotions of love, power and strength, disappointment and hope.

“It’s so satisfying when the song reaches someone else and touches them in some way.”

Jan said watching the girls sing got her through some really tough times. As a breast cancer survivor, Jan found the girls’ music was a great positive distraction.

“It just took my mind off things when I was going through things, and it continues to just make me happy,” Jan said, adding that she believes the lyrics have the potential to resonate with and inspire others.

Lianne said her songs always spring from an “honest emotion” evoked by life experience.

“I’ll sit at the piano and match the cords to how I’m feeling,” Lianne said, “and the lyrics just kind of come naturally.”

Their developing sound falls under the umbrella of pop music. While the sisters grew up listening to Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, the Beatles and Billy Joel, they are huge fans of modern artists Charlie Pooth, Jon Bellion, Tori Kelly, Meghan Trainor and Kimbra.

A mix of blues with a little country influence, the girls said, and their three-part harmonies with their dad, set their music apart. In their covers, they often add a “blues pop spin,” Jaymee added.

Working as a family creates a constructive

Above: Jaymee, left, Lianne, right, and their dad, Josh, center, at their August 2016 performance at the Paramount.

Right: Young Jaymee, left, and Lianne, right, are pictured on stage at a talent competition on a cruise.

Jaymee, left, and Lianne, right, along with their dad, Josh, not pictured, make up the Frankel Sisters band and they typically record at DCity Studios in Huntington village. dynamic.

“There’s no egos involved because we know each other so well,” Jaymee said. “We could be brutally honest, which could be seen as a negative or a positive.”

While they hail from East Setauket, the Frankels frequent Huntington village, enamored of its restaurants, shops and performance venues. The sisters also record at DCity Studios on Lake Place in the village.

Studio owner and musician Don Chaffin said it is a privilege to have worked with the sisters over the years. He described their music as having “an R&B backbone with a very catchy and melodic structure in the vocal delivery.”

The girls remain down-to-earth even while their “talent is at such a high level,” Chaffin said in an email. “They are very hard workers and put forth 100 percent effort into everything that they are involved in, whether they are singing, writing, dancing or performing.”

Both girls are extending their musical abilities into new territory. Lianne is self-taught on the piano and has picked up enough guitar to write a new song, “Run.” Jaymee said she plays “a mean tambourine” and loves percussion, and hopes to start exploring different techniques so she can play the bongos in shows.

They’re currently gearing up for the summertime release of their first EP. It will be a “versatile” collection including their single “Sidekick,” plus at least five more tracks ranging from piano ballad “Anxiety,” to summer jam “Garbage.” The sisters are “really excited” about the EP’s eponymous track, “Don’t Judge Me,” a new song that hasn’t been played live yet.

“We want our listeners to feel comfort in knowing that they’re not alone and the highs and lows of life, but at the same time we want it to be sort of feel good and fun as well,” Lianne said. “I think it sort of has both those elements to it.”

The sisters’ next performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 9 p.m. at The Bitter End in Manhattan.

Their music is available at Frankelsisters.com, or on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes.

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Girl Scouts Recycle Plastic Into Benches

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergoup.com

Members of the Huntington Station-based Girl Scout Troop 239 are working diligently towards their bronze award by collecting hundreds of pounds of plastic caps and lids to recycle and transform into park benches that will be donated to local schools.

“What we really wanted to do was use this project as a vehicle to help the leadership skills in our girls and also to educate not only the girls in our troop but also people in our community about the importance of recycling,” Christine Reilly, troop coleader, said. “The message is that something that you might otherwise have thrown away can be recycled into something that can have a permanent and lasting effect.”

Collecting 1,200 pounds of plastic to assemble three benches, the troop has already gathered up 400 pounds for its first bench, which is currently in production at Green Tree Plastics in Indiana.

“We have hundreds of families collecting on our behalf, as well as several local businesses and schools in the South Huntington School District and several other schools as well, from Elwood Middle School and several schools in the Kings Park district,” Reilly, of Huntington, said.

“The support has been unbelievable.

People truly have gone above and beyond to support this effort and it truly is a community effort.”

With 26 girls ages 9-10 in the troop, several of the scouts were selected to make presentations to

Kace Sperduti, 9, and Allie Lynde, 9, pose for the camera as they sort through pounds of plastic caps and lids for the troop’s bronze award.

After the plastic caps and lids are sorted through the bags, they are passed to Judy Reilly, 9, who thoroughly washes each plastic cap and lid. various classes in their schools to talk about the purpose of the project and the importance of recycling.

Kace Sperduti, 9, of Huntington Station, said that the experience has been fun and helped her develop her skills in teamwork and her knowledge to recycle more.

Throughout the project, members of the troop sort through the plastic caps and lids to make sure they’re acceptable, clean them, and put them in 55-gallon bags to be shipped to Green Tree Plastics, to be grinded down, melted and turned into a bench.

The first bench will be donated to Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center in Huntington Station. A ribbon cutting ceremony for unveil the bench is slated for April 21, the day before Earth Day. In the midst of gathering up an additional 800 pounds of plastic caps and lids, Reilly anticipated that the

Lindsay Alms, 10, Ciara Coleman, 9, and Evelyn McGorry, 9, examine each plastic cap and lid to make sure they are acceptable to be made into a bench.

Co-leader Christine Reilly and Girl Scout Troop 239 spent Saturday going through pounds of plastic caps and lids that can be turned into their second bench, with the daily goal to reach 80 pounds of plastic.

Kate Adams, 9, Leah Linsner, 9, and Lilly Fleischer, 9, are all smiles Saturday while they sift through pounds of plastic caps and lids. other two benches will be complete by the end of the school year, with one bench to be donated to Maplewood Intermediate School in Huntington Station and the other donated to Birchwood Intermediate School in Huntington Station.

These three schools were selected because Silas Wood is where the troop has been holding its meetings for the past five years, while Maplewood and Birchwood is where members of the troop currently attend.

“We wanted them to be able to see these benches that they helped make every day as they go to school and take pride in that and to see it as a lasting reminder of the good that they were able to do,” Reilly said.

With that,Allie Lynde, 9, of Huntington Station, added that when the troop sorts through the bottle caps and lids, it’s exciting and fun.

“I really liked it because we’re making a bench and it’s going to go in front of our school,” she added. “We have fun doing it.”

Each bench will be 6 feet long and will be maroon to represent the district color. A plaque will be displayed on the front explaining that the bench was

made from recycled plastic caps and lids donated by Girl Scout Troop 239.

Another plaque will be on the back listing the sponsor who helped pay for the cost associated with billing this project.

Once the troop receives the first bench, which is slated to be complete April 3, they will assemble the plaques to its front and back.

The benches for the Maplewood and Birchwood schools will be used as buddy benches on the playground, where a student can sit if they have no one to play with to encourage other students to include them.

“There’s a lot of kids that for whatever reason don’t seem to fit in and could use a helping hand,” Reilly said. “Part of what girl scouts is all about, and ideally all students, is to make the world a better place.

Reach out to your fellow students and make them feel included and be a friend. Don’t be a bully, be a friend.”

Donations of plastic caps and lids can be dropped off at any school in the South Huntington School District except for Walt Whitman High School.

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Self-centeredness: The Root Of All Evil?

By Debbie Carbone info@longislandergroup.com

We’ve all probably heard the words, “The love of money is the root of all evil.”

No doubt, it would be to our betterment to heed this timehonored wisdom.

And yet, after much observation, it seems to me that there’s something even more sinister eating at the peace and harmony we should be enjoying with our fellow man.

Inside of our homes, and especially in the presence of our children, we work hard to show the very best of who we are and how we would like to be perceived. In the confines of our domain, we love easily, forgive in an instant and do a pretty good job of controlling our temper. If the dog could talk even he would have lots of wonderful things to say about us.

However, the reality is, that it’s only 8:15 a.m., and we haven’t ventured out the door yet. Ahead of us lies the greatest challenge of the day. We must get from point A to point B in the shortest time possible. As usual, we will be leaving the house late and our stress level will be high.

Out on the road now, the self-centered, not-so-nice version of ourselves kicks into high gear.

Concerned for no one but number one and our agenda, we blow off every speed limit sign we pass. These signs are just a nuisance and hamper our need to make up time. school zones?

Whatever! The most important place to slow down – where innocent unsuspecting children are – we fly by. After all, we’re not even looking for those signs that advise us to watch for chil-

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dren. Add to that, our kids don’t even go to that school, so why bother.

To make it all even more deadly, our eyes are glued to the clock instead of the road. The time on the clock tells us when to increase speed. Not the laws.

God help the unassuming pedestrian that suddenly ventures off the curb.

If only we’d left on time we would do the right thing. Or would we?

If only we didn’t have to drive? If only we didn’t have to work? If only we weren’t so self-centered? The things around us are not the problem; we are the problem. Self-centeredness and our need for the world to revolve

around us keeps us from enjoying a happier life.

The love of money as the root of all evil? I know it was written long before automobiles. As for the love part? We really could try to love one another like we love ourselves. We can change our world, one commute at a time.

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s s e n i s u b Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Thriving Business Expands Its Reach

jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Lisa Lazzara, owner of Wax Republic in Huntington village, attributes her businesses booming success to their unique technique and approachable atmosphere, serving both women and men.

The 700-square-foot space officially opened in February 2014 at 249 Main St., Huntington village.

Now, the boutique has opened its second location at 2 Main St. in Roslyn village. The space stretched to 900 square feet and officially opened March 16.

“This business model works so I wanted to stay on the North Shore, but go into a new area, a new demographic of women,” Lazzara, of Huntington, said. “For Roslyn, I felt like our target market was there.”

When she originally opened the Huntington village location, Lazzara said she wanted to offer something that was reliable.

“Getting waxed myself, I realized there’s so much inconsistency in a service that should be done right,” she said. “It was very inconsistent.

Women want this service. There’s a market for it. And it should be done right in a friendly, hygienic environment.”

Natia Schiffer, Lisa Lazzara, Dena Grella and Lola Dickson, of Wax Republic in Huntington village, pride themselves on offering a service that’s friendly and approachable to their clients.

Specializing in Brazilian waxing, Lazzara said each session only lasts 10-15 minutes.

“The beauty is that the competition cannot figure out how we’re doing it so fast,” she said. “It’s all about the right technique and being officiate.”

For those who would like to pay as they go, the Brazilian is $59, while the popular three pack is $135, dropping prices to $45 a visit. Customers can also purchase the five pack for $235.

The boutique also offers full face and full body waxing, brow design, A growing success, the Huntington village-based Wax Republic recently opened waxing for men, and spray tanning. its second location in Roslyn village.

“Last year, we introduced airbrush ular,” Lazzara said. “I couldn’t at ease, we’re not intimidating, and spray tanning, which is insanely pop- believe how fast it took off. We there’s no sales pressure. The women already had the clientele here so it love that, and we make them feel like was just a great add on for them.” family.”

Clients interested in preparing As the warm weather approaches, their skin for the summer sun can the boutique expects a bustling seapurchase the full body airbrush spray son to come. for $54, the three pack for $135 or “This is what we live for and when the five pack for $200. we thrive,” she said. “There’s nothFor men, the boutique’s most ing better than being busy.” requested service is waxing the back, In regards future plans with the which includes the shoulder area. business, Lazzara said she’s hoping This session takes approximately 30 to grow and open a couple of stores minutes and costs $68. moving west.

The boutique prides itself on being friendly and approachable, Lazzara said.

“It’s such an intimate service that 249 Main St, Huntington you have to make the person feel 631-470-9488 comfortable and we’re very good at Waxrepublic.com doing that,” she said. “We put them

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Retirement Planning Ideas to Consider

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

Let’s start with a little reminder.

You have until April 18 to get your 2016 qualified plan contributions in (IRA and ROTH IRA, etc.).

Why miss the opportunity to put away $5,500 toward your future and let it grow through the coming years toward your retirement? If you are age 50 or older you can add $1,000 catch up for a total of $6,500. While you are at it, think about doing your 2017 contribution as well. This will give you 15 more months of taxdeferred growth in your retirement account. Why wait? If you do not have the full amount to contribute now, think about setting up an automatic investment plan. Talk to your Certified Financial Planner (CFP) about setting up a program that fits your wallet. Do yourself a favor and do it now!

Retirement planning and investing are long-term processes. Back in the days when I did a lot of ocean racing on sailboats, there was much planning to be done. Make sure the boat was properly equipped: Did we have the right sail inventory, were all the navigation aids up and working properly, did I have the right charts for the waters we were racing through, choosing the crew to make sure they were competent at the job I wanted them to do and how they got along with other people. Some races you had to be aboard a boat for three weeks or more. A

boat like your vacation cabin or motor home feels there! If you leave a dollar sitting on the table for a smaller the longer you share it with other people. year without investing it and there is inflation of say This is much like retirement planning. There is 2 percent, then your dollar will only have buying a grand scheme to the process, however; power of 98 cents in a year. You must we take it in small parts when starting always keep your money working for you. and creating a plan. Again, this is a long If you do not have the time, knowledge or THE EXPERT inclination to do this yourself, then perhaps term process with many moving parts.

We look at investments which are going it is time to talk with a professional who can to most likely do the job we intend them give you the support and guidance you to do. We plan the insurances you need to protect need. Call a Certified Financial Planner today and get your family and properties, we put an emergency on the right course for your financial success. The plan (fund) together to be sure you have access to very best of fortune to you. Call “Ask the Expert” if stable value money when you need it – for the you need help navigating the financial world. costs of repair or replacement for the house or Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen cars, to have access when the markets are down Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial and you do not want to touch the investments planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this which are temporarily down in value. bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial Think of the retirement plan like I do in a long questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t distance race (say across the Atlantic Ocean). Your be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! plan is to sail from New York to London, England Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com – You set the course (magnetic heading) and off today, and let our expert help you. you go. All goes well until a storm comes up and *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering throws you off course, then you have to make midsecurities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance course corrections. This is exactly what we as Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered financial planners do when our investments get investment advisor. He is also an active community member, thrown off course. We make adjustments. You canserving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of not set and forget a financial plan the same as you the Greater Huntington Boating Council. cannot with a boating course. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen There are other things coming along like living Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., expenses going up, taxes rising, commodities like Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check fuel oil and electricity and insurance plans increasing out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert! your costs. And let’s not forget inflation. It is always

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s s e n i s bu It’s Time To Improve Your Business Etiquette

By Mindy Wolfle info@longislandergroup.com

Books have been written, the internet abounds with tips and there is an endless stream of seminars and workshops on business etiquette.

Yet, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t question someone’s grasp of the subject and perpetrate a few missteps myself.

Business and employment attorney, arbitrator, mediator and trainer Lisa Pomerantz brings some common lapses in business etiquette to the forefront.

“It is human nature to avoid giving people bad news. So, people who apply or interview unsuccessfully for jobs or promotions often don’t receive rejection letters. Would-be clients who interview attorneys, accountants or other service providers rarely inform them that they have not been selected.”

Lisa has covered ignoring (what should be) obligations. Here’s my list of when we need to employ some additional business etiquette best practices.

Respect your colleagues’ space. There’s a reason why offices have doors. But many more sit in cubicles and open spaces with little or no privacy. Who remembers Les Nessman, the weatherman on WKRP

in Cincinnati? Les’ desk was in a bullpen surrounded by his colleagues. He marked off his space with masking tape on the floor and insisted people knock on his imaginary door. While we don’t have go this far, there’s no need to shout across a room or hold an impromptu meeting leaning on a co-worker’s cubicle.

Don’t interrupt someone else’s telephone conversation. There is a constant sense of urgency throughout the workday. A good portion of what is deemed urgent can actually wait more than a minute or two. How many times have you been involved in a telephone call and someone else has barged in? Think twice before being that person.

A firm handshake sets a professional tone.

Wimpy handshakes are downright creepy. It doesn’t take much for a man or a woman to develop a solid handshake. Just make sure it’s less than the grip of a pro wrestler.

Emails do not solve tense situations. Sure, it’s easier to send an email when diplomacy and a telephone call would better serve the circumstances. In fact, tone of voice cannot be read in an email and the written message can be misinterpreted. Pick up the phone and use tact, courtesy and compassion when dealing with those difficult, but inevitable, situations.

A written thank you is not a thing of the past.

Again, emails are quick and easy. But a written note

leaves a lasting impression on the recipient. This holds true for notes of congratulations, sympathy and acknowledging important occasions. Note cards are inexpensive and the kind of personal touch that sets apart good from great.

Disconnect, be on time, put the food away.

Business meetings – the scourge of the workplace.

We attend them; we schedule them; we create action plans; we write the next meeting’s agenda. Are you the first to arrive and sit doing a slow burn waiting for those who dawdle in? Are you glued to your cellphone, distracted and disrespectful of the others in the meeting? Or is there that one colleague who always seems to be munching throughout a meeting?

I’m sure lists with other business etiquette pointers could be made. In the meantime, let’s all do a bit better when it comes to plain old courtesy at work.

Mindy Wolfle is the president of Neptune Marketing LLC, chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and instructor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing in Hofstra University’s continuing education program. She is a member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island, the Social Media Association and Direct Marketing Association of Long Island. Her LinkedIn profile describes her as a marketing/public relations/social media executive, writer, editor, educator, connection maker, semiotician and do-gooder.

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Yarn Crawl

Calendar

March 30-April 2 marks the third annual Long Island yarn crawl, which has a stop in Huntington at the Knitting Garden (49 Green St.). Over the course of the long weekend, yarn crafters – knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners – are invited to participate in this self-guided tour of Long Island yarn shops. For the full list of participating locations, and more information, visit Longislandyarncrawl.com.

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer continues his listening tour across town on Thursday, April 6, when he’ll be at Cold Spring Harbor Library (95 Harbor Road) from 7-8:30 p.m. Come share concerns, find solutions to pressing issues and participate in community discussion. Call 631-854-4500 for more info.

Celebrating The Music Of Billy Joel

SATURDAY Spring Antiques Sale

On Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, 10 a.m.-5p.m., 25 dealers from the tristate area will be at the American Legion Hall (1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington) exhibiting furniture, art, jewelry, garden, haute couture accessories, and vintage to mid-century objects. Admission is $6.

Call 631-549-4339 for more information.

Beauty And The Beast, And Books

Barnes & Noble (Huntington Square Shopping Center, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) will have a special children’s event on Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. to celebrate the release of the new “Beauty and the Beast” movie. In addition to a special story time, children of all ages are invited to sing their favorite songs from the movie soundtrack and participate in other fun activities. Attendees will receive a miniposter and bookmark, while supplies last. Call 631-462-0208 for more information.

Pick It Up!

Help save marine life from the negative impacts of marine debris on Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-12 noon with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, which will be cleaning up Crab Meadow Beach in Northport.

To sign up, visit Riverheadfoundation.org, call 631-3699840, or email education@riverheadfoundation.org.

Kiddie Academy CampVentures

Kiddie Academy of Greenlawn (787 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn) will host an inaugural CampVentures event on Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. Families looking for summer camp programs for kids ages 2-12 years old are invited to the free community event to experience firsthand a summer’s worth of camp programs, concepts, and education in a single morning. For more info, call 631-2612220.

UPCOMING/ONGOING

Doc’s Listening Tour

FRIDAY Mike DelGuidice and his Billy Joel Tribute Band Big Shot will celebrate the music of Billy Joel on Friday, March 31, 8 p.m. at The Paramount (370 New York Ave., Huntington). Mike and Big Shot have performed to sold-out audiences across the U.S. for nearly three decades.

Tickets are available online at Paramountny.com ($20-$40). Call 631673-7300 for more information.

Accordion Alliance (LIAA) will be hosted at La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) on Wednesday, April 5, 6 p.m. Come hear the LIAA orchestra, plus featured guest artist accordionist Fabio Lucarelli. All are welcome to participate, so bring your accordion if you play. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Call 631261-6344 for more info.

LIBRARIES

Pick It Up! Help save marine life from the negative impacts of marine debris on Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-12 noon with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, which will be cleaning up Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. To sign up, visit Riverheadfoundation.org, call 631-369-9840, or email education@riverheadfoundation.org.

SUNDAY Sunday At The Society

Did you know that the Legend of Gray Mare came from East Northport? What was the strangest kind of farm in the community? Local historian Bob Little will answer these questions and more with a discussion of the area’s development at the Northport Historical Society (215 Main St., Northport) on Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free for members and $5 for non-members.

Call 631-757-9859 for more information.

Chili Cook-off For Charity

The Lark Pub and Grub (93 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is hosting its fifth annual chili cook-off on Sunday, April 2, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door. There will be 40 chilis to try, raffles and prizes.

All donations go directly to the League for Animal Protection of Huntington.

Shelter volunteers will be on hand as well. Call 631-943-5004 for more information.

Register by calling 631-351-3214. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers.

The Life Of America’s Sweetheart

Explore the life of Debbie Reynolds, whose sense of humor guided her through her public life and star career as America’s sweetheart and Carrie Fisher’s mother. Lecturer Marc Courtade will use pictures, film clips and interviews to paint the life of an entertainment icon at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Monday, April 3, 2-4 p.m. No registration required. Call 631261-6930 for more information.

Blood Drive

St. John’s Church 91670 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor) is hosting a blood drive on April 3, 2-8 p.m. No appointment necessary; all are welcome. Call Sharon, of the NY Blood Center, at 516-790-1644 for more info.

TUESDAY Orwell’s ‘1984’ On The Silver Screen

MONDA Art And Life Book Group

Heckscher Museum of Art’s next book discussion is Monday, April 3, 1-2:30 p.m. Admired biographer Meryle Secrest paints a fully realized portrait of one of the twentieth century’s master painters and sculptors in “Modigliani: A Life.”

Learn about Modgiliani’s upbringing as a Sephardic Jew from an impoverished but genteel Italian family; his going to Paris to make his fortune; his striking good looks, his training as an artist, and his influences. Dr. Kenneth Wayne, former Chief Curator at the Heckscher Museum and the Founding Director of the Modigliani Project, will joi the discussion.

Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) will join movie theatres across the country on Tuesday, April 4 as they screen writer-director Michael Radford’s “1984,” the film adaptation of George Orwell’s classic 1949 dystopian novel. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion moderated by Professor Marty Haas of Adelphi University. A portion of the proceeds from this screening will be donated to the ACLU. $11 for members, $16 for nonmembers. Visit Cinemaartscentre.org or call 631-423-7611 for more information.

WE DNESDAY Accordion Alliance Performance

The next performance of the Long Island

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.

• Children ages 2-3 with parent/caregiver are welcome on Friday, March 31, 10:30-11:15 a.m., for a story and crafts. Enjoy a beginning story time filled with more advanced books, songs, fingerplays, movement and crafts. Register online.

Commack Public Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected. Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Play family mini golf at the library on Tuesday, April 4, 6-8 p.m. Putt your way up and down the aisles and all around the library on an indoor mini golf course. Please reserve one 30minute session for your family in person or on the phone. This program will take place at the Library’s temporary location.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Hamilton Karaoke. Young adults are invited to come sing the songs and share their love for the hit musical Hamilton with other fans on Thursday, March 30, 7-8 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Register online.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

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Register online.

• Melville: Movies at Melville features “The Girl on the Train” (2016; Rated R; 112 min.) on Friday, March 31, 2-4 p.m. No registration required.

The Life Of America’s Sweetheart Explore the life of Debbie Reynolds, whose sense of humor guided her through her public life and star career as America’s sweetheart and Carrie Fisher’s mother. Lecturer Marc Courtade will use pictures, film clips and interviews to paint the life of an entertainment icon at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Monday, April 3, 2-4 p.m. No registration required. Call 631-261-6930 for more information.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • All About Rain Gardens: A rain garden helps collect, absorb & filter storm water run-off from roofs, driveways and other areas. On Thursday, March 30, 7-9 p.m., Rusty Schmidt will present what a rain garden is, how they work and why they are so important for the water that we drink and recreate with on Long Island. Register online.

• Are you learning to play the guitar?

Would you like to improve your playing and pick up some tips? If so, bring your guitar on Friday, March 31, 7-8 p.m. and meet like-minded people who want to jam. Swap ideas and songs and see what you come up with!

Open to Harborfields Library cardholders, grades 6-12. Register online.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Kiss Me, Kill Me Mystery Book Discussion Group (Main Branch): Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger on Tuesday, March 21, 2-4 p.m. and The Kind Worth Killing by

Peter Swanson on Tuesday, April 18, 2-4 p.m. Registration required. Open to all. Books are available at Customer Services desk at either building.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • East Northport: The ESL for Adults series will help develop English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Continues on Thursday, March 30, 7-8:30 p.m. Register online.

• Northport Chess Club for grades 3-6 takes place on Thursday, March 30, 77:45 p.m. Chess teaches children about foresight, helps to expand selfconfidence, and sharpens their ability to focus. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Every young person has the potential to become a good communicator and

leader, but this potential needs to be developed. The Youth Leadership Program continues on Thursday, March 30, 7-9 p.m. The workshopstyle session enables participants to overcome nervousness, organize and present ideas, listen to others’ ideas and constructively participate in group discussions.

Sponsored by Toastmasters International. Register online.

• A hands-on, zombie make-up workshop on Friday, March 31, 6-8 p.m., will focus on expression and creativity as each student will go over the procedure of creating themselves into a zombie. There will be discussion on the history of zombies from the origins in Haiti to the popular show, “The Walking Dead.” Register online.

TH EA TER/ FI LM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

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comedy to the cinema on Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Zweibel, an Emmy Award winner and original “Saturday Night Live” writer, will discuss his illustrated Passover Haggadah parody, cowritten with humorist Dave Barry and Alan Mansbach, “For This We Left Egypt? A Passover Haggadah for Jews and Those Who Love Them.” He’ll also be performing, and the all-gal Klezmer ensemble Isle of Klezbos will entertain on stage and during a gala Jewishthemed book signing reception. Tickets are $42 for members, $52 for the public (book included in ticket price).

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Jekyll & Hyde runs through Sunday, April 30. Tickets start at $71.

• Children’s Theater will perform Madagascar - A Musical Adventure through Sunday, April 30. Tickets start at $15.

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 Art League presents “Long Island Abstraction: 2 Generations” through April 15 with a reception on Sunday, April 12, 2-4 p.m. The exhibit features the abstract artwork of four local artists Stan Brodsky, Frank Wimberley, Peter Galasso, and Laura-Powers-Swiggett.

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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 • A solo exhibition by member artist Bert Winsberg titled “This and That” will be on display April 1-30. Her paintings represent her interest in music, cities, and landscapes. “The sample will I hope represent my exuberance in life even as forces are committed to destroy them from pollution, global warming and erosion.”-Winsberg. Opening reception on Sunday, April 9, 2-5 p.m.

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.

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 • Plan ahead for spring break with a number of fun activities during the week of April 10 including Backyards Birds, Nature’s Gardeners, Live Animal Encounter, and more. Visit Cshfishhatchery.org for more details.

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.

• Egg-cellent Celebration: Celebrate Spring with egg-laying sea creatures on Sunday, April 2, 11 a.m.-noon for ages 3-6 and 1-2 p.m. for ages 6-12.

See a scrimshawed Ostrich egg, go on an egg hunt in the museum, and decorate a Fabergé-style egg. Each session limited to 30 children. Regular Admission + $5 craft fee. Members $5 per craft (no admission).

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org.

Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5.

• Photography by the students of the Knox School on display through Saturday, April 22.

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.

Accordion Alliance Performance

Walt Whitman Birthplace

The next performance of the Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) will be hosted at La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) on Wednesday, April 5, 6 p.m. Come hear the LIAA orchestra, plus featured guest artist accordionist Fabio Lucarelli. All are welcome to participate, so bring your accordion if you play. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Call 631-261-6344 for more info.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • Nicolas Bruno’s Between Realms and History of Art both now through Sunday, April 2. Email info@havenartgallery.com for details.

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.

• “Mort Kunstler: The New Nation,” featuring historical paintings by this Long Island artist, through April 2.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. hmtcli.org • A reception, book reading and discussion of “After the Silence” will take place on Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and to be signed. Light refreshments will be served. There is a suggested donation of $10 to attend.

To RSVP contact Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040 or dlom@hmtcli.org.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010.

• Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more.

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.

• High Arts Showcase XIII: For the 13th year, students work from Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, Northport/East Northport, Plainview/Old Bethpage and South Huntington High Schools will be exhibiting works by their junior and senior students. Runs through Saturday, April 22.

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. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Lunch & Learn Lecture Series continues with President of the Huntington Historical Society Robert “Toby” Kissam on Wednesday, April 19, 12 noon-2 p.m., for “Play Ball.” Space is limited, so make a reservation at 631427-7045 ext. 404. $45 for members, $50 for nonmembers, and includes a gourmet three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Wall St., Huntington).

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Joan Aurecchione’s watercolor artwork is on display at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main Street, Northport) now through April 15.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

• Enjoy the artwork of Ellen Hallie Schiff & Chris Ann Ambery on Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Schiff is an award winning abstract artist in New York who has enjoyed years of professional success.

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

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. 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.

• The next installment of the Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance series features Patricia Spears Jones on Friday, April 7. Jones is a Brooklynbased African American poet, a senior fellow at Black Earth Institute, and the author of A Lucent Fire: New and Selected Poems, a 2016 Finalist for the William Carlos Williams Prize from the Poetry Society of America. Open mic begins at 6:00, followed by a musical prelude at 7:30 p.m., and a poetry reading, Q&A and book-signing at 8 p.m. Tickets available online at $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers.

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StarLight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org.

• James Maddock will perform Friday, April 21. Gourmet coffee and light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Isabelle at 631663-3038.

Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• Showings of “In The Heights” begin tonight and continue through the weekend. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors/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.

• James Keelaghan, one of today’s most-esteemed contemporary Canadian folksinger-songwriters, performs Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online at $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin James will perform Thursday, April 6 and Sunday, April 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $79-$350.

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Nick Bruno, 23, with a few of his works from “Between Realms,” his first solo exhibition at Haven Gallery in his hometown, Northport.

Northport Art Alum Jumps ‘Between Realms’

By Carrie Parker info@longislandergroup.com

A typical photoshoot might involve tying himself to a chair with thick ropes, diving into murky pond water, or setting a grandfather clock ablaze.

So really, it’s no wonder Nicolas Bruno graduated Northport High School in 2011 as somewhat of an art legend.

With the prompting of his high school art teacher, Bruno began creating poignant and meticulously staged photography by physically reenacting the haunting night visions he experiences as a result of sleep paralysis.

This artistic means of coping with a condition Bruno described as “terrifying” has earned him substantial buzz in the press, around the globe, and, of course, among his local followers.

Now, the 23-year-old artist is wrapping up his first hometown solo exhibition, and is looking ahead with a two-pronged mission: ensuring a thriving future for the arts in Northport and continuing to help those who suffer in silence like he had.

“I just want to communicate with as many people as I can and also have the underlying awareness issue of bringing sleep paralysis to the table for people to learn more about,” Bruno said.

The foundation for Bruno’s “Between Realms” exhibition, which is on display at Haven Gallery (155 Main St., Northport) through April 2, was built when he was an art student at Northport.

There he was given his wings by faculty who “went above and beyond,” Bruno said. His teachers recognized his talent, pushing him to enter contests and giving him the opportunity to flourish in the rigors of AP art as a junior. He went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in photography and minor in art history at SUNY Purchase, which he graduated from in 2015.

Most importantly, the high school program was where he discovered a means to coping with his debilitating sleep paralysis condition. A person with sleep paralysis temporarily straddles the divide between being asleep and being awake. The body cannot move but the mind is active, resulting in disturbing hallucinations and sensations.

“I was struggling so hard with the dreams,” Bruno said of when it was most intense, around 15 years old. “I had no escape.”

His teacher encouraged him to use the dream journal he had been keeping to sketch and process his experiences.

“Every part of your senses are stimulated, except your body is unable to move,” Bruno said. “You’re hearing screams, feeling static, pressure, getting grabbed at by the throat, hearing voices speaking in different languages. It’s like jumping into a different realm.”

These sensations become symbols in his work, like water, ladders and ropes. It gave him a direction, Bruno said, and lifted his spirits after being in a very dark place mentally, unable to sleep for days and suicidal for a time.

While sleep paralysis is relatively common, it’s not commonly talked about so for years, it was an unnamed and frightening unknown for Bruno.

Haven Gallery owner Erica Berkowitz said Bruno’s work has created a dialogue.

“He’s confronting his nightmares, something very stressful and anxiety-ridden for him,” Berkowitz said.

Bruno is an artist-of-all-trades, repurposing or creating all of his props by hand. He paints with gold leaf, welds brass and copper, and hand-stitches his 19th century attire.

Bruno also plays magician. Clad in a frock coat and trousers, Bruno has bound himself with rope, climbed

into chests, and even becomes each faceless character in the image, many of which are taken at his childhood haunts like Makamah Nature Preserve and Crab Meadow Beach.

Having a role in the nightmarish hallucinations allows him to finally be in control of them.

Now back in his hometown, Bruno is itching to give back to the educators and community. He has collaborated with local businesses, in projects like constructing a tap handle for Sand City Beer, and looks forward to doing more.

Bruno lives with his parents in Northport, but has his eye on a studio space on Scudder Avenue. He hopes to turn it into a studio where he can work full-time and offer workshops for K-12 students in the district to give back to the great art education he received in Northport.

He also hopes to partner with the schools to offer studio visits and demos for AP art students, woodworking classes, and elementary school kids, perhaps teaching them how to turn their dreams into art.

“I want to give some time of mine to help out in that way,” Bruno said. “I’d like to keep that going as much as I can. If I'm set up here, why not donate a weekend day to helping out kids?”

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