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Preserving treasures: Long Island Museum presents Off the Rack • B11

ALSO: Fantasy Island reviewed B9 A Taste of Stony Brook Village returns B10 A colorful Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat hits Theatre Three B18

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PATRICIA WRIGHT

Professor and Chair of Turkana Basin Institute

Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anatomical Sciences

Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anthropology

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Mittermeier has spurred biodiversity conservation across South America, working closely with foreign heads of state and indigenous leaders. Credited with protecting hundreds of threatened species and millions of acres of critical habitat, he was awarded the Indianapolis Prize. A true pioneer, he has researched and described more than 20 species new to science.

A world-renowned primatologist, Wright is saving lemurs from extinction. She helped establish Ranomafana National Park, a 106,000-acre protected area. A MacArthur Fellow, she became the ﬁrst woman ever to win the Indianapolis Prize.

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Leakey has transformed what the world knows about the origins of mankind. His most extraordinary discovery was the 1.6-millionyear-old nearly complete skeleton of “Turkana Boy,” a Homo erectus youth. For his groundbreaking anthropological ﬁnds, he won a Hubbard Medal, National Geographic’s highest honor, in 1994.

A MacArthur Fellow, Safina has propelled national and international efforts to protect ocean wildlife. From overhauling U.S. fisheries laws to reducing the drownings of sea turtles and albatross from commercial fishing lines, Safina’s efforts helped pass a United Nations global fisheries treaty.

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WINE AND CHEESE

The 2018 Burgundies have arrived

Earlier in the month I attended a special “preview” tasting of the 2018 Burgundies imported by Frederick Wildman. Both the reds and whites were showing very well with considerable fruit, acidity, structure, balance and drinkability. Many of ‘Nothing inspires the bigger wines (mostly reds) will be bottled such a rosy view of the future’ [when in May, June or perhaps speaking about later in the year. Chambertin wine]. Overall, Chablis − Alexandre Dumas, (chardonnay) had con1802-1870; French siderable body, zippy novelist and playwright acidity and tropical fruit flavors. The whites from further south in the Côte d’Or were crisp, densely flavorful with considerable fruit and not oaky. The reds (pinot noir) were deeply colored, supple with good body and displayed red berries (raspberry) and plenty of acidity. There were over two dozen wineries offering a taste of their prized 2018 wines and I tasted through most of them. However, space does not permit me to list all the wines tasted with comprehensive notes. So, under the name of the winery are the wines I tasted and highly recommend: Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru “Vaillons” Chablis “Grand Cru Vaudésir” J.J. Vincent Selections Crémant de Bourgogne Pouilly-Fuissé “Marie-Antoinette” Château Fuissé Pouilly-Fuissé “Tête de Cuvée” Pouilly-Fuissé “Les Combettes” Pouilly-Fuissé “Les Brûlés” Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Clos de la Maréchale” Domaine Lignier-Michelot Bourgogne Rouge Chambolle-Musigny “Vieilles Vignes” Morey-Saint-Denis “En la Rue de Vergy” Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru “Les Chenevery”

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Calendar ...........................................B14-15 Cooking Cove .......................................B12 Crossword Puzzle ................................. B8 Medical Compass ................................. B7 Movie Review ......................................... B9 Parents and Kids .................................B19

Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru “Les Faconnières” Clos de la Roche “Grand Cru” Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Malconsorts” Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Les Murgers” Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Thorey” Domaine Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Chambolle-Musigny “Les Echézeaux” Gevrey-Chambertin “Symphonie” Gevrey-Chambertin “Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes” Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Champeaux” Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Les Rouges du Dessus” Chambertin Clos de Bèze “Grand Cru” Domaine du Comte Armand Auxey-Duresses Volnay Volnay 1er Cru “Frémiets” Domaine Jacques Prieur Clos Vougeot “Grand Cru” Olivier Leflaive Frères Bourgogne Blanc “Les Sétilles” Montagny 1er Cru “Bonneveaux” Domaine Humbert Frères Fixin “Vieilles Vignes” Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Lavaux Saint-Jacques” Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Poissenot” Charmes Chambertin “Grand Cru” Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Lavaux Saint-Jacques” Clos de la Roche “Grand Cru” Chambertin “Grand Cru” Stéphane Aviron Beaujolais-Villages

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL’s Zhang finds unexpected role for vitamin B6 in leukemia Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF In the span of a few months, Lingbo Zhang, a Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory fellow, has made discoveries involving two deadly blood cancers. In September, Zhang, collaborating with researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, found a drug target that might eventually lead to a new treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome, which is a common form of blood cancer. The scientists published their work in the journal Science Translational Medicine. In January, Zhang published work that analyzed the genes that are active in acute myeloid leukemia, which has a ﬁve-year survival rate of only 33 percent. By studying 230 genes, Zhang found that this form of blood cancer is addicted to higher concentrations of vitamin B6, creating a potential target for future therapy. The CSHL scientist published this work in the journal Cancer Cell. “We feel humbled that we found a target” for a future AML therapy, Zhang said of his latest discovery. “My lab partners and I think one day we can potentially translate our knowledge into a real therapy. The translational part gives us the energy and encouragement to work hard.” Indeed, Zhang explained that his work broadly focuses on blood cancer, in which he looks for questions of medical importance. With MDS, he started with the view that many patients with this disease do not respond to the typical treatment using a hormone called erythropoietin, or EPO. People with MDS typically have too few red blood cells, which are made in bone marrow. The hormone EPO converts progenitor

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immature versions of red blood cells into the ones that function in the body. A small percentage of MDS patients, however, respond to EPO. This occurs because people with this disease have a smaller pool of progenitor cells.

‘I feel very happy that we can identify a target for leukemia and MDS.’

— LINGBO ZHANG

Zhang and his colleagues went upstream of those progenitor cells, searching for defective processes earlier in the pathway. They found that a protein receptor, CHRM4, decreases the production of cells that might become red blood cells. By inhibiting that receptor, they hoped to restore the red blood cell making process. In mice that have the same blood features as human MDS, this approach worked, restoring the machinery that leads to the production of red blood cells. With both the MDS and the leukemia studies, these discoveries might lead to a future treatment, but are not necessarily the ﬁnal step between understanding molecular signals and developing treatments. These ﬁndings are transitioning from basic discoveries into the preclinical development of novel therapies, Zhang said. For MDS, the treatment may be effective with the inhibitor itself, while for AML, it will potentially be effective as part of a therapy in combination with other treatments. In his work on leukemia, Zhang said the research went through several phases, each of which took several months. For starters, he screened all the potential target genes. Once he performed the initial work, he conducted a validation study, exploring each gene, one by one. Finally, he worked to validate the study.

Lingbo Zhang Photo from CSHL

After all that work, he discovered the role that the gene that makes PDXK, the enzyme that helps cells use vitamin B6, plays in contributing to cancer. Normal, healthy cells use vitamin B6 during metabolism to produce energy and grow. As with most cancers, leukemia involves more cell division than in a healthy cell, which means that the PDXK enzyme is more active. Scott Lowe, a collaborator on the research and former CSHL fellow who is now the chair of Cancer Biology and Genetics at Memorial Sloan Kettering, expressed surprised at the finding. “While the action of certain vitamins has previously been linked to cancer, the specific links between vitamin B6 identified here were unexpected,” he said in a press release. A postdoctoral researcher in Zhang’s lab who has been working on the project for two years, Bo Li plans to continue this research and hopes to find a more mechanistic understanding of the discovery. While this vitamin contributes to cancer, people with leukemia shouldn’t reduce their consumption of B6, which is necessary in healthy cells. If normal and cancer cells both need this vitamin, how could this be a target for drugs? The difference, Zhang explained, is in the concentration of the enzyme and, as a result, the B6. PDXK is higher in leukemia. Reducing its activity by inhibiting this activity could affect the disease. Working with a collaborator at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Zhang

is hoping to develop a better chemical compound with the right property to target the activity of this gene and enzyme. To conduct research into different diseases and pathways, Zhang works with a group of “very talented and hard working people,” in his lab, which includes a few postdoctoral researchers, a doctoral student, a few undergraduates and a technician, bringing his lab’s staff to eight people. “We also have very good collaborators at other institutes and we are able to manage several projects in parallel,” he said. Zhang said he likes basic and translational science. The basic science brings “beautiful new theories that identify a detail nature created.” He also feels driven to “translate some of these basic discoveries into a potential treatment,” he said. He is working with a foundation and the hospital and receives patient information from them, which encourages him to work hard to seek ways to “beneﬁt them.” Down the road, he hopes to understand the hierarchical process that leads from stem cells to mature blood cells. By identifying a majority of the players or the regulators, he may be able to understand the different processes involved in the course of numerous diseases. As for his current work, Zhang is pleased with the potential translational beneﬁt of both discoveries. “I feel very happy that we can identify a target for leukemia and MDS,” he said.

Horoscopes of the week PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A minor disagreement could have you questioning a relationship, Pisces. Don’t fret, as you’ll soon find that the turmoil is short-lived. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may want to pick up a relationship right where you left off, but the other person may not be as amenable. Bide your time and give this person some space. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A few extra goals never hurt anyone, Taurus. Sit down and see how your new resolutions can be turned into ways to achieve all of those tasks you hope to get done. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, while you may want to expand your social circle right now, you’re just not sure how to get started. Networking opportunities may be the way to go. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 There is no point getting into a disagreement over a situation you have no control over right now, Cancer. Instead, wait for the right opportunity to express your position. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a step back from responsibilities at work to devote more energy to your relationships at home. Embrace activities that your family can enjoy together. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Some melancholy may have you seeking out quiet corners, Virgo. Distancing yourself from the crowds is only a temporary fix. Instead, look for activities you find soothing. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone close to you may be feeling under the weather and could use some extra support, Libra. Take a few days off to be the rock that this person can use right now. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Friends may make excessive demands on your time this week, Scorpio. As a generous person, you want to go along with it all, but be careful not to overextend. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are usually outgoing, but this week you may be feeling more shy and reserved. It could be because you are missing someone. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t take what you hear this week at face value, Capricorn. The information that has been coming your way may not be entirely accurate. Make up your own mind. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Group activities or time spent with a spouse may not go as well as usual this week, Aquarius. Your mind is elsewhere. Until you are focused, things may seem stressed.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Reducing pain from hemorrhoids

Increasing fiber can reduce hemorrhoid inflammation Many of us have suffered at one time or another from inflamed hemorrhoids. They affect men and women equally, though women have a higher propensity during pregnancy and child birth. For some reason, there’s a social stigma associated with hemorrhoids, although we all have them. They’re vascular structures that aid in stool control. When they become irritated and inflamed, we have symptoms – and often By David say we “have hemorDunaief, M.D. rhoids” – when we really mean our hemorrhoids are causing us pain. When they’re irritated, hemorrhoids may alternate between itchy and painful symptoms, making it hard to concentrate and uncomfortable to sit. This is because the veins in your rectum are swollen. They usually bleed, especially during a bowel movement, which may scare us. Fortunately, hemorrhoids are not a harbinger of more serious disease. There are two types of hemorrhoids: external, occurring outside the anus, and internal, occurring within the rectum.

How do you treat external hemorrhoids?

Fortunately, external hemorrhoids tend to be mild. Most of the time, they are treated with analgesic creams or suppositories that contain hydrocortisone, such as Preparation H, or with a sitz bath, all of which help relieve the pain. Thus, they can be self-treated and do not require an appointment with a physician. The most effective way to reduce bleeding and pain is to increase fiber through diet and supplementation (1). However, sometimes there is thrombosis (clotting) of external hemorrhoids, in which case they may become more painful, requiring medical treatment.

How do you treat internal hemorrhoids?

Internal hemorrhoids can be a bit more complicated. The primary symptom is bleeding with bowel movement, not pain, since they are usually above the point of sensation in the colon, called the dentate line. If the hemorrhoids prolapse below this, there may be pain and discomfort, as well. Prolapse is when hemorrhoids fall out of place, due to weakening of the muscles and ligaments in the colon. The first step for treating internal hemorrhoids is to add fiber through diet and supplementation. Study after study shows significant benefit. For instance, in a meta-analysis by the Cochrane Systems Data Review 2005, fiber reduced the

NEWS AROUND TOWN

Comedy Night at the Vanderbilt

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum,180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents an evening of comedy on Friday, Feb. 28 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The Carriage House is converted into the Vanderbilt Comedy Club with comedians Peter Bales, Eric Haft, Joe Starr and special guest Manny Erias. Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door, $20 members. Proceeds benefit the Carriage House/Learning Center Revitalization Project. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. For more info, call 631-854-5579.

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Adding more fiber to your diet will help prevent hemorrhoids. Stock photo

occurrence of bleeding by 53 percent (2). In another study, after two weeks of fiber and another two-week follow-up, the daily incidence of bleeding was reduced dramatically (3). There are several minimally invasive options, including anal banding, sclerotherapy and coagulation. The most effective of these is anal banding, with an approximate 80 percent success rate (4). This is usually an officebased procedure where two rubber bands are place at the neck of each hemorrhoid. To avoid complications from constipation, patients should also take fiber supplementation. Side effects of the procedure are usually mild, and there is very low risk of infection. However, severe pain may occur if misapplication occurs with the band below the dentate line. If this procedure fails, hemorrhoidectomy (surgery) would be the next option.

How do you prevent hemorrhoids?

First, sitting on the toilet for long periods of time puts significant pressure on the veins in the rectum, potentially increasing the risk of inflammation. Though you may want private time to read, the bathroom is not the library. As soon as you have finished moving your bowels, it is important to get off the toilet. Eating more fiber helps to create bulk for your bowel movements, avoiding constipation, diarrhea and undue straining. Thus, you should try to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, before adding supplementation. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and legumes have significant amounts of fiber. Grains, beans and nuts have among the highest levels of fiber. For instance, one cup of black beans has 12 g of fiber.

Americans, on average, consume 16 g per day of fiber (5). The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends daily fiber intake for those <50 years old of 25 to 38 g, depending on gender and age (6). I typically recommend at least 40 g. My wife and I try to eat only foods that contain a significant amount of fiber, and we get approximately 65 g per day. You may want to raise your fiber level gradually; if you do it too rapidly, be forewarned – side effects are potentially gas and bloating for the first week or two. Get plenty of fluids. It helps to soften the stool and prevent constipation. Exercise also helps to prevent constipation. It is important not to hold in a bowel movement; go when the urge is there or else the stool can become hard, causing straining, constipation and more time on the toilet. If you have rectal bleeding and either have a high risk for colorectal cancer or are over the age of 50, you should see your physician to make sure it is not due to a malignancy or other cause, such as inflammatory bowel disease. The message throughout this article is that Americans need to get more fiber, which is beneficial for inflamed hemorrhoid prevention and treatment.

References:

(1) Dis Colon Rectum. Jul-Aug 1982;25(5):454456. (2) Cochrane.org. (3) Hepatogastroenterology 1996;43(12):1504-1507. (4) Dis Colon Rectum 2004 Aug;47(8):1364-1370. (5) usda.gov. (6) Am J Lifestyle Med. 2017 Jan-Feb; 11(1):80–85. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com.

Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, located at the corner of Edgewater and Mayflower avenues in Smithtown, invites the community to take part in its 10th annual Pysanky egg decorating class on March 22 and 29 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop, which will take place in the church’s Social Hall, is open to all levels of experience. Learn and complete your first egg, discover new patterns and tips or show your skills and enjoy the company. Bring your dyes and tools or start fresh with a new kit, available for an additional fee. Each participant must bring a candle in a holder, pencils and a roll of paper towels. The two-day class fee is $20. Advance registration is required by calling Joanne at 631-332-1449 or email Joanne.pysanky@ gmail.com. Deadline to register is Feb. 23.

Narcan Training workshop

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station offers this life-saving training through New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn to understand, recognize, respond to and reverse suspected opioid overdoses using naloxone. Attendees ages 16 and up will receive a free Narcan kit. Open to all. Please register, as seating is limited. Call 631-928-1212.

Medicine collection sites

The Northport Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport (in pill form only) and the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport (all forms) on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call 631-261-6930.

Shamanic drumming at All Souls

All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts a Shamanic drumming meditation class at its Parish Hall basement at 10 Mill Pond Road on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by Ric Statler. Free. For further details, call 631-655-7798. Send your community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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MOVIE REVIEW

Blumhouse's Fantasy Island or 'Things That Go Bump in the Jungle'

BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Few who lived through the late-seventies to mid-eighties could avoid an awareness of the two cultural − and, ultimately, cult − monoliths that dominated Saturday night television: The Love Boat (nine seasons; 1977 to 1987) and Fantasy Island (seven seasons; 1977 to 1984). Both were introduced in TV movies, played on ABC, and boasted a parade of guest stars, ranging in both level of celebrity and talent. Each episode of Fantasy Island, the darker of the pair, featured two to three separate stories. The island’s visitors all came away wiser if a bit bruised from the experience. The theme, week after week, was clearly "careful what your wish for." Entering the realm of iconography was the spritely Hervé Villechaize as Tattoo, and his cry of "The plane! The plane!" This was complimented by Ricardo Montalbán, suavely raising a glass with his, "My dear guests, I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island." Directed by Jeff Wadlow (with a script by Wadlow, Chris Roach and Jillian Jacobs), Fantasy Island has reached the big screen as Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island albeit a decidedly different incarnation. Blumhouse Productions gave us the cutting and insightful satire Get Out, but it also is responsible for more common fare such as Truth or Dare, Happy Death Day 2U, and others. Fantasy Island clearly falls into the latter category. A group of disparate people believe they have won a contest and are brought to a remote island where they are each told they will received the fantasy of their choice. Gwen Olsen (Maggie Q) needs to undo what she thinks was the worst choice of her life: rejection of a marriage proposal. Former policeman Patrick Sullivan (Austin Stowell) aspires to be a soldier; his wish is wrapped up in a need to connect with his father who died saving men in his platoon. Stepbrothers and "bros" J.D. (Ryan Hansen) and Brax (Jimmy O. Yang) want to "have it all." Finally, Melanie Cole (Lucy Hale) desires revenge on her childhood bully (played by Portia Doubleday). They are told at the outset by the not-somysterious Mr. Roarke (Michal Peña) that they must see their fantasies through to the end. The machine grinds to life. All of this might − might − have worked had the film aimed for a modicum of subtlety. The idea of wishes always being a doubled-edged sword is not new but has great potential. Sadly, it is surprising to think that the rather kitsch television series was ultimately more sophisticated. From the first moments of the film, "THIS IS A HORROR MOVIE" is not so much telegraphed as it is ballistically launched. Generically ominous music, a ghoulish staff that lopes and hovers like refugees from a Halloween walkthrough, and images of snakes everywhere (a nod toward the invasion of the Garden of Eden? a sale on serpent knickknacks?), there is no possibility of anything other than waiting for the limp scares.

Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell and Michael Peña in a scene from the film Photo by Christopher Moss/Columbia Pictures

How much more interesting it would have been to let the fantasies emerge and grow before changing into nightmares. For such a dark movie, it is almost completely lacking in tension; even the jump-outs and the mild gore seem lacking in any commitment to frighten. Instead, the movie immediately devolves into the characters running around the island, hiding and escaping and then being caught … and then hiding and escaping and then being caught. What eventually comes to the forefront is a convoluted mythology of how the island works. It is both simple and overly complicated, dampened by a lot of dripping black blood. It is not until late in the film that all the strands come together for a very nice "aha" moment of how the characters are actually connected. It is here that the story takes a brief up-tick with an extra twist before once again watching the characters hide and get caught and escape. For just a few clever moments, there is a glimmer of hope before it all slides back down into the mire of its own lore, winding toward a very anticlimactic dénouement. There is one humorous nod to the series in the last moments of the film but it was one of the very few shout-outs and seems a bit misplaced. With the move toward constant reboots, the real fear is what will come next? Joanie Loves Chachi Loves Satan? Facts of Life: Tootie’s Revenge? One can only hide in the jungle for so long. Rated PG-13, Blumhouse's Fantasy Island is now playing in local theaters.

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Roberta Fabiano

and mother of seven Carol Martineau Baldwin, whose sons include actors Alec, Stephen, Billy and Daniel Baldwin. According to Stony Brook Medicine, Carol lost her husband to lung cancer in 1983. A few years later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. While she now lives in Syracuse, the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center at Stony Brook Medicine is named in her honor. “Carol approached us 26 years ago with the hope of starting a charity run to beneﬁt breast cancer research,” Rocchio said. “We’ve had one every year since, and have raised $1.5 million for the cause.” By using these funds as seed money, Stony Brook has received more than $8 million in additional grant money, Rocchio added. “Each year we get together with the head of the cancer center and meet the researchers who have beneﬁted from our work to hear what they’ve been able to do,” she said. “We are truly making strides and it’s gratifying to be a part of that effort. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a cure for breast cancer came from Stony Brook?” Participating shops and restaurants include Chico’s, Madison’s Niche, Mint, Blue Salon and Spa, Wiggs Opticians, Village Florist & Events, Roseland School of Dance, The Crushed Olive, Chocolate Works, Village Coffee Market, Premiere Pastry, The Country House, Crazy Beans, Mirabelle at Three Village Inn, Pentimento, Sweet Mamas, Ariti Kaziris Designs, Stony Brookside Bed & Bike Inn, Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook, Watersedge Dental, Stony Brook Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals and the WMHO Heritage Gift Shop. Admission for the evening is $35 per person. Reservations are required and can be made via PayPal at www.stonybrookvillage.com/ tsbv/ or by calling 631-689-5888.

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COVER STORY

Long Island Museum offers fresh look at permanent collection with Off the Rack

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

unning a museum is far from simple. Consider this: The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is home to more than 2,500 pieces of artwork done on paper, 500 paintings and 100 pieces of three-dimensional art. Each piece must be catalogued, maintained, protected and stored. It’s a delicate and meticulous process that takes a lot of work. Recently, the LIM received a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to expand and upgrade its storage facilities. They’ll need to clear out some of their existing storage space to prepare for renovation, and fortunately its visitors will reap the rewards of the process. From Feb. 22 to June 26, the museum will present Off the Rack: Building and Preserving LIM’s Art Treasures, an exhibit of approximately 90 works of art from its permanent collection, in the main gallery of its Art Museum. Many pieces in the exhibit are only put on view rarely, if at all. "We could have taken the artwork to offsite storage, but we thought, ‘Why not put it on display?’ In order to make more space, we thought this would be a great time to assess the state of the collection and share its history and highlights with our visitors," said LIM Deputy Director and Curator Joshua Ruff. "This is an opportunity for people to see things they may not have seen before." Ruff said that choosing pieces for Off the Rack was a team effort by the museum staff, who sought to put together a cohesive story of how the museum’s collection has grown and evolved over the years. Visitors will be able to explore a time line of the LIM’s conservation efforts. In addition, each work in the exhibit will include its accession number, which will help teach visitors how the museum keeps track of each piece. Off the Rack is divided into loose sections celebrating particular themes and standout artists. Not to be missed is a section dedicated to one of the museum’s "anchor" artists, William Sidney Mount. Among Mount’s included works are an 1841 painting of Crane Neck Marsh, which Ruff says is "an example of his extremely detailed craftsmanship while creating a natural setting," and "Dance of the Haymakers," a painting of a fiddler playing music for dancing farmhands, which made Mount a household name in 1845. Other high-profile artists with dedicated spaces in the exhibit include Arnold Hoffman, Samuel Rothport, Winslow Homer, Joe Reboli and Helen Torr, among others.

Whoopi Goldberg in a scene from the film Photo courtesy of Fathom Events

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'Pumpkin Field at Sunset,' oil on linen by Ty Stroudsburg Image courtesy of LIM

There are also sections of artwork focused on coastal and marine environments, abstract work and contemporary artists, including some local Long Islanders like Janet Culbertson, Bruce Lieberman and Dan Pollera. Ty Stroudsburg of Southold also has artwork at the LIM — her 2000 oil painting on linen "Pumpkin Field at Sunset" is one of many views that have caught her eye on the North Fork. "I love color. I used to drive around with a sketch pad in my car, and it was always color that would lead me to pull over and either do quick sketches with pastels or take a photograph to use for later," said Stroudsburg, whose work has hung in exhibits and museums throughout New York and New Jersey for more than 60 years. "I didn’t strive for notoriety, I just painted because I love to paint and it keeps me going. I feel extremely fortunate that curators believe my art is worth being a part of their museums," she added. For LIM Executive Director Neil Watson, Off the Rack provides the chance to see their continuously evolving collection in a new light.

"As we began to do the work required for the renovations and take pieces out of storage, there were things in the collection I hadn’t seen in several years, and even some pieces I didn’t even know we had," he recalled. "That’s the beauty of this exhibit — we get to share parts of our collection that people may have never even seen before. Of course, there will be plenty of ‘old friends,’ like the work from William Sidney Mount, but there is so much more to see. Ours is a living collection — it’s not sealed or stagnant, and it continues to grow." The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents Off the Rack: Building and Preserving LIM’s Art Treasures, from Feb. 22 through June 26. The museum is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission for adults is $10; discounts are available for children, college students, seniors and the disabled. For more information, visit www.longislandmuseum.org or call 631-751-0066. On the cover: 'Black Opal,' acrylic on canvas, by Bill Durham Image courtesy of LIM

Ahead of its 35th anniversary in December, Steven Spielberg’s "The Color Purple" will return to more than 600 select theaters on Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. in honor of Black History Month, courtesy of Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events. It's the first nationwide release of the film in more than three decades. The unforgettable characters of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel brighten the screen in this powerful cinematic adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg. At its center is Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), a poor black woman in Georgia during the 1900s who is sexually abused by her father and physically abused by her husband, and follows her search for fulfillment in a world closed to her. The wonderful supporting cast includes Oprah Winfrey as Sofia, Margaret Avery as Shug Avery, Willard E. Pugh as Harpo and Danny Glover as Albert. Goldberg, Winfrey and Avery were each nominated for an Oscar, among the film's 11 nominations, which also included Best Picture and Original Score. Goldberg won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In reviewing the movie, the late film critic Roger Ebert wrote, "This is one of the few movies in a long time that inspires tears of happiness, and earns them." TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz will provide new commentary and insight into the making and legacy of this unforgettable movie before and after the screening. Participating theaters in our neck of the woods include AMC Loews Stony Brook 17, 2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook and Regal Deer Park & IMAX, 455 Commack Road, Deer Park. To purchase your ticket in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

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Beef Stew with Root Veggies

YIELD: Makes 8 servings. INGREDIENTS: • ½ cup flour • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 4 pounds stewing beef, cut into 2-inch cubes • ½ cup olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cups dry white wine • 1 quart beef broth • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2 -inch pieces • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • ½ pound turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 pound baby potatoes, scrubbed • 1 pound pearl onions, peeled • 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl combine flour, salt and pepper. Add beef cubes in small batches and toss to coat thoroughly. In large Dutch oven or heavy casserole, heat

two tablespoons oil. Add flour-coated meat in four batches, adding two more tablespoons oil with each batch, and over medium-high heat, brown it on all sides, about 6 minutes; transfer to bowl to keep warm. Add chopped onion, and stirring frequently, cook until soft and transparent, about 3 minutes. Add white wine, broth and thyme; bring to boil; return beef to pot; cover and braise in oven for one hour. Add veggies, potatoes, onions and parsley and cook for another hour, until veggies are tender; add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a crisp salad and warm crusty French bread.

Chicken Stew with Green Chilies

YIELD: Makes 6 servings. INGREDIENTS: • ½ cup olive oil • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 pound poblano or Anaheim chilies, halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced • 3 serrano chilies thinly sliced • 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 2 cups chicken broth • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • ¼ cup chopped cilantro • 6 lime wedges DIRECTIONS:

In large heavy casserole or Dutch oven heat oil until very hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to oil and cook, turning at least once, over high heat, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, both kinds of chilies and garlic. Season again with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium high heat until chiles are softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer until everything is tender and liquid is reduced by half. about 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro, garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately with taco chips and rice.

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Women’s lacrosse takes down Ohio State Buckeyes 20-7

After a thrilling season-opening win against No. 4 Syracuse at the Carrier Dome on Feb. 10, the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team earned a victory in less dramatic fashion on Feb. 15. Led by four goals apiece from Sarah Pulis, Ally Kennedy and Kailyn Hart, the Seawolves took down the Ohio State Buckeyes, 20-7, on Saturday afternoon at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. “This was a test for our team,” head coach Joe Spallina said. “We’re so young, so to be able to handle success is something you want to see on your team. We jumped out and I thought we played a good first half to be up the way we were. I’m proud of our kids to get a big win, to be 2-0 and to get a win at home.” Charlotte Verhulst scored her first career goal two minutes into the game, the first of eight unanswered goals by the Seawolves over the opening 15 minutes.

Four of those goals came from Pulis, including a personal three-goal run. The junior now owns a hat trick in both games this season. The Seawolves took a 12-3 lead into the half, then scored six of the first eight goals of the second half to leave the Buckeyes in the dust. Along with Verhulst, also scoring their first career goals were fellow freshmen Erin MacQuarrie and Lexie Correia. Rayna Sabella and Sara Moeller notched their first goals of the season as well. The Seawolves had 10 total different goal scorers. Kira Accettella led the way with four assists. “This win shows that we’ve matured a lot, we took this preseason very seriously and that we can turn the page,” Kennedy said. “Beating Syracuse was great, but always a faceless opponent and it’s always about us.” The team has a two-week hiatus before returning to action Feb. 29 in Gainesville, Florida.

Sarah Pulis (19) celebrates the team’s win last Saturday. Photo from SBU Athletics

Seawolves swim team shines at America East Championships WORCESTER, MA: Making an ‘A’ final as a freshman is no easy task. Yet Maddy Enda was up for the challenge. Enda produced an impressive swim in the 200-yard butterfly on the final day of the America East Championship, Feb. 16, earning the bronze medal with a scorching time of 2 minutes, 4.25 seconds. “I’m so unbelievably happy to have made it this far and to have been able to push the team forward,” Enda said of her performance. “It’s such a rewarding experience to finally make it to the podium at the end of the year. I’m so grateful to my amazing coaches and I’m crazy proud of all the girls for all they’ve achieved. I can’t wait for next season.” Her time was just .73 seconds shy of the school record set by Julie Policht in 2011 and the fastest by a freshman in the field.

Maddy Enda, in red, stands on the podium during the award ceremony for the 200-yard butterfly. Photo from SBU

Also earning an ‘A’ final swim on Sunday was fellow rookie Reagan MacDonald. She turned in a seventh-place finish in the 200 backstroke at 2:04.32. In the 200 breaststroke, Jessica Salmon and Melissa Mungroo

each swam in the event’s ‘B’ final. Salmon took 10th with a time of 2:23.35, while Mungroo placed 16th (2:28.84). Ava DeMayo competed in the ‘C’ final, placing 16th (2:31.46). Team captain Emma Waechter represented the team in

the ‘C’ final of the 100 freestyle. She took 18th overall, touching the wall in 55.91. Bridget Montgomery paced the Seawolves in the 1650 free, coming in 16th in 18:21.89. Stony Brook closed out its time at the America East Championship with the 400 free relay. Michal Liberman, MacDonald, Enda and Montgomery combined for a time of 3:34.99, placing sixth. Overall, the Seawolves finished sixth as a team with 253.5 points. “This weekend was a good stepping stone for the program,” head coach Kerry Smith said. “We had our first event winner since being reinstated and we went from one ‘A’ final to six ‘A’ final swims and multiple ‘B’ final swims. We also had many lifetime bests and we are comprised mostly of freshmen and sophomores. The future is bright for Stony Brook swimming and diving.”

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Thursday 20

Gregorian Chant at All Souls

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook has added Gregorian Chant/Music of Taizé to its monthly programs, providing a time for quiet meditation to clear the mind and rest the soul. The historic chapel will be lit with candles and alive with the mystical sounds of Gregorian chant and songs of Taizé. Join them from 8 to 9 p.m. Free. For more info, call 516-607-9111.

Feb. 20 to Feb. 27, 2020

Get to know the SHS

Staff from the Smithtown Historical Society will be on hand at the Smithtown Library, Commack branch, 3 Indian Head Road, Commack from 7 to 8 p.m. to share information about the organization including the grounds, historic houses, programs, upcoming events and more. Children under age 10 can enjoy a hands-on activity with the society’s junior educators, as well as a Q&A session. Open to all. No registration necessary. Call 360-2480, ext. 230.

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Ellis Paul heads to the Long Island Museum on Feb. 23 for his 13th appearance in WUSB’s Sunday Street Series. The singer/songwriter will perform songs off of his latest album, ‘The Storyteller’s Suitcase.’ Photo by Tim Rice

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday program series from 6 to 8 p.m. with guest speaker Eric Feil of Dan’s Papers, in conjunction with an artist reception for the gallery’s latest exhibit, Dan’s Covers. The event is free and open to the public. Call 751-7707.

Hot Toddy Hop Crawl

The Pro-Port Restaurant Group and the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Hot Toddy Hop Night Crawl event throughout the Village of Port Jefferson from 6 to 9 p.m. (Rain date is Feb. 28.) Visit participating restaurants for their “Signature” Hot Toddy. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 473-1414 or visit www.portjeffchamber.com for more information.

A Night Out with the LIGMC

Join the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach for a Love Is in the Air concert performed by the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all. Call 585-9393. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

The Velvet Lounge, 10 Woods Corner Road, Setauket will host a concert by the Melting Pots at 10 p.m. Tom Killourh, Mike Pitocchi and Tom Gallagher will open the show at 8:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance at www.eventbrite. com, $10 at the door. For more info, email popthecorkpromotions@gmail.com.

The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington welcomes five contemporary local photographers for a Gallery Talk titled Collection Conversation from 1 to 3 p.m. Curator Karli Wurzelbacher will lead a discussion of themes, techniques and more. The event is free with museum admission. Call 351-3250.

Sunday at the Society

As part of its Sunday at the Society series, the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport hosts a presentation titled America’s First Freedom Rider Elizabeth Jennings, Chester A. Arthur and the Early Fight for Civil Rights with author Jerry Mikorenda from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $5, free for members. Call 757-9859 or visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Hard Luck Café concert

Third Friday at the Reboli

Melting Pots in concert

Gallery Talk at the Heckscher

Comedian Bob Nelson returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Watching a Bob Nelson live performance is like watching several different types of top comedians all rolled up into one. Characters like the lovable nerd Eppy Epperman, punchy boxer Jiffy Jeff and chicken rancher Wilby Stuckinson are as funny and memorable as any you will see in comedy today. Tickets are $39. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Friday 21

The Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook hosts a concert by the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra on its Main Stage at 8 p.m. Program will feature 2019 Concerto Competition winner Yezu Woo on violin. Tickets are $20 at www.stallercenter.com. Call 6322787 for more information.

Sunday 23

The Bob Nelson Show

Join the Folk Music Society of Huntington for a Hard Luck Café concert featuring John John Brown and Steve Robinson at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Call 425-2925 or visit www.fmsh.org.

SBU Symphony Orchestra concert

Kyle Carey in concert WinterTide concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents a performance of “Meet Sherlock Holmes” by Boots on the Ground Theater from 7:30 to 9 p.m. as part of its WinterTide series. Free. Questions? Call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday 22 Country Auction

Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, E. Northport hosts an old-fashioned Country Auction with auctioneer Pat Meares at 10 a.m. with viewing at 9 a.m. Featuring hundreds of items including antiques, collectibles, artwork, household goods, bric-a-brac and furniture. Dealers welcome. Bargains galore. Call 261-1303.

Birding hike

Join the folks at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a 1-mile adult hike titled Birding Basics for Beginners from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring

binoculars. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Maple Sugaring Day

Bundle up with family and friends and head over to Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket for its annual Maple Sugaring Day from noon to 4 p.m. All phases of maple sugaring will be demonstrated. Visit with the farm’s animals, watch a maple candy demonstration and taste the finished syrup on hot pancakes made from scratch. Admission is $8 adults, $6 senior citizens and children under 12. Call 689-8172 or visit www. bennersfarm.com.

Health and Wellness Showcase

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station invites you to enjoy vocalist Kyle Carey’s fusion of Gaelic Americana with influences of American Folk, Appalachian poetry, and the traditional music of Cape Breton, Ireland, and Scotland from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Open to all. Please register, as seating is limited. Call 928-1212.

International folk dancing

Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge hosts an afternoon of International folk dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. No partner is needed. Free. Call 8964751 or 979-1600.

Romance with the Ricciardis

Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove hosts a Health and Wellness Showcase: A Dose of Healthy Living at its Center Court from noon to 5 p.m. The free event will focus on health and wellness for the whole family with many vendors, a free body fat analysis from Redefine Fitness, a bounce house and face painting. For more information, call 724-8066.

Sunday performances continue at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook with a concert by husband and wife duo Vincent and Emily Ricciardi at 2 p.m. The show will feature renditions of classic love duets made famous by artists including Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and more. All are welcome. Call 588-5024.

Baroque concert

Ellis Paul in concert

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown welcomes the Long Island Baroque Ensemble for a concert titled A Golden Age – From Venice to Valencia featuring baroque music of Italy and Spain at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $35 adults, $30 seniors, $20 “In Your Twenties,” $15 students, children under 12 free at the door or at www.libaroque.org.

As part of its Sunday Street Acoustic series, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook and WUSB welcomes singer/songwriter Ellis Paul in concert at 3 p.m. The program will feature many of the songs from Ellis’ latest album, “The Storyteller’s Suitcase.” Tickets are $25 in advance at www.sundaystreet.org through Feb. 21, $30 at the door. Call 751-0066.

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Jazz gospel concert

Singer Songwriter Night

An evening with Irving Roth

Theater

Join the Setauket United Methodist Church, 160 Main St., E. Setauket for its second annual Jazz Gospel Concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Tom Manuel of The Jazz Loft will perform with members of his illustrious orchestra to help raise funds to support missions of the church. Refreshments will be served. Free will donation. Call 941-4167. Village Chabad, 360 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket presents An Historic Evening with Holocaust Survivor Irving Roth, the harrowing story of a death camp survivor, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $15 students. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, call 585-0521, ext. 100 or visit www. myvillagechabad.com/survivor.

Monday 24 TVHS lecture

The Three Village Historical Society’s lecture series continues at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket with “Fire Island Light House, Long Island’s Welcoming Beacon” with guest speaker and author Bill Bleyer at 7 p.m. $5 admission at the door, free for members. To RSVP, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Tuesday 25

A Taste of Stony Brook Village

The Three Village Inn, 150 Main St., Stony Brook hosts the 3rd annual A Taste of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night Out fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature a fashion show, food tastings from local restaurants, wine, raffles, giveaways and a dance performance. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer research at Stony Brook Medicine. $35 per person. Reservations required by calling 689-5888. See more on page B10.

Singer Songwriter Night is back at the Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 7:30 to 10 p.m. (sign-up at 7 p.m.). Original music only, no backline. First come, first serve. $10 donation to perform, $5 to listen. Call 271-8423, ext. 12.

‘Million Dollar Quartet’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its 2019-20 season with “Million Dollar Quartet” now extended through March 8. On Dec. 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Featuring a treasure trove of hits from these music legends, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire” and many more, “Million Dollar Quartet” not only plays the music that made the Golden Age of Rock and Roll, it tells the stories of the men who created it. Tickets range from $75 to $80. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Running Scared, Running Free’

In honor of Black History Month, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook presents a production of “Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land” through Feb. 28. Experience this on-stage drama about slavery, the Underground Railroad, secret codes hidden in quilts and the strength of the human spirit in the struggle for freedom. Tickets range from $12 to $20. Reservations required by calling 689-5888 or 751-2244.

‘The Taming of the Shrew’

Up next for the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown is William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” through March 1. In 1590 Padua, Baptista is seeking to sell off his youngest daughter Bianca to the highest bidder, but his oldest, Katherina, must first be wed to honor the traditions of the times. However, there are no takers for this cantankerous wench of a woman – that is but one – Petruchio – a bold, brash and brazen man – who sets out to “tame” Katherina. The ensuing battle of wills sets the stage for this classic comedy of the ages. Tickets are $40 adults, $36 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

Film

‘Ford v Ferrari’

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport screens “Ford v Ferrari” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 261-6930.

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ SBU Film Series Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its 50th year with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through March 21. One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph” is a warm-hearted celebration of the boy who changed the course of history told entirely through song. Take this rainbow ride through biblical Egypt infused with fast-paced dance numbers, adventure, song and even an appearance from Elvis! Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order. See review on page B18.

‘The Bald Soprano’ & ‘The Lesson’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson” in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building, on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and March 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. “The Bald Soprano” is a hilarious, unique satire about

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook continues its Spring 2020 Film Series on Feb. 21 with “Harriet,” the story of Harriet Tubman, at 7 p.m. (rated PG-13) and the character-driven masterpiece “Waves” (rated R) at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors, children and staff, $5 students. Call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

‘Downton Abbey’

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station screens “Downton Abbey” on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Open to all. No registration necessary. Call 928-1212.

‘Judy’

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham screens “Judy,” starring Renée Zellweger as entertainer Judy Garland trying to stage a comeback in 1960s London, on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. No registration required. Open to all. Call 929-4488.

‘The Other Son’

Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville screens “The Other Son,” the moving and provocative tale of two young men — one Israeli, the other Palestinian — who discover they were accidentally switched at birth, on Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Rated PG. Followed by a discussion led by librarian Chris Garland. Refreshments will be served. Open to all. Call 421-4535.

Book signing

Join Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington for an evening with author and Spirit Medium Gina Simone as she speaks about and signs copies of her new book, “Whispers of Love: Spirit’s Messages from Heartbreak to Hope,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Wednesday 26

‘Crown Heights’

On Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the 2017 film, “Crown Heights” as part of its Black History Month programming. The screening will feature a postfilm discussion with the real life subjects of the time, Colin Warner, wife Antoinette Warner and Carl “KC” King. Rated R. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

STEM Café

The Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson kicks off its monthly STEM Café series with a lecture titled “Is Your Sleep Keeping You Awake? A Look at Sleep Biology, Disorders and Fixes” with guest speakers Barbara Rosati and Brendan Duffy from 7 to 8 p.m. Coffee and tea will be served. Free. Call 331-3277.

Thursday 27 An evening of jazz

Join The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook for a concert by the Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. The 17-piece orchestra performs original compositions written by band members. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $10 children. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www. thejazzloft.org.

a British middle-class family, with everyone talking and getting nowhere at all. In “The Lesson,” an elderly professor and his young female student experience the most remarkable and bizarre lesson in the history of pedagogy. It ends with murder. Mature content. Tickets are $14 general admission, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75. For more information call 451-4163.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Join the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus for an evening of love songs at the Middle Country Public Library’s Centereach branch on Feb. 21. Photo from the LIGMC

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Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER TYLER A. STRAND, ADMINISTRATOR, JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm. Men’s Prayer Group Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 or by appointment Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Ofﬁce Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Mission Statement: Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we are Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community on Camino-journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel, we strive to respond to Jesus’ Invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity. REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir) Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Bereavement: 631- 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631- 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631- 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631- 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. LENNARD SABIO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon. Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact Parish Office for an appointment. Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request. Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date. Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHARISMATIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

Services held in the Grace Presbyterian Church 425 Hawkins Rd., Selden, NY 11784 516-395-7606 StMichaelsCCC.wix.com/Archangel Email: StMichaelsccc@outlook.com Rev. Che Obas, Pastor Mass: Saturday at 4 pm COME BACK HOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH With St. Michael’s you no longer have to pick and choose. Just come home. We understand that wherever your experiences have led you, we will meet you where you are. Christ the Good Shepherd always leaves the porch light on and the front door unlocked. Our vision is to have a joyful experession of early Apostolic age Christianity. Our smaller Christian community strives to create an atmosphere as intimate and as inviting as the Last Supper.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Catholic Traditional Latin Mass Mass: Saturday 8:00am (please call to conﬁrm) Sunday: 9:00am Holy Days and First Fridays:7:00pm Confessions:8:00am Sundays, and 7:30am Saturdays All Sacraments are administered in the pre-Vatican II traditional Rites.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON We invite you to worship with us in our judgement-free sacred space. Come experience our tradition, where freedom of thought and exchange of ideas are encouraged and celebrated. Join us as we put our Christian values into practice, following the example of Jesus, by caring for our neighbors near and far, as they suffer food insecurity, homelessness, political and domestic violence, gender discrimination and other injustices. We know it is God who put the wiggle in the children, so bring them with you so they can participate in worship and in our lively Sunday School program. Service and Sunday School on Sundays at 10:00 AM. Meditative service at 8:30 AM on Sundays. All are welcomed!

CAROLINE ESPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: ofﬁce@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service Saturday Service: 5 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I; 9:30 am - Rite II (family Service) 9:30 Children’s Chapel & Sunday School Classes Sunday School Classes now forming; Call 631-941-4245 to register. Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccofﬁce@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Sunday Services: 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist:8 am and 10 am; Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Friends on Mondays at 5:00 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. Friday: Hands of Love knitting, crocheting and stitching ministry 10 am - 12 pm It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Ofﬁce email: stjamesc@optonline.net THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR Where is God calling us? To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world. Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 9:30 a.m. (Rite II, with music) Prayers for healing after both worship times Children welcome at all services, religious formation offered for all levels, including Godly play. Active Choir, Altar Guild, Lay Eucharist Ministry, Fellowship and Bible Study programs

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Main Street, Stony Brook • 631–751–0034 www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service every Tuesday Morning at 8:00 AM This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us. Continued on next page •

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship: 8:00 am – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 am – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist with Sunday School at 9:40am Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 25, 6 - 7:30 pm Puerto Rico Mission Fundraiser Ash Wednesday Services with the Imposition of Ashes Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 am, 12 noon, 7:30 pm Thrift Shop: Tuesdays & Thursdays noon to 3pm; Saturdays 10am to 3pm All are Welcome!

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre-K–5TH grade), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me, Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 631-689-0257 (leave a message & you’ll get a call back) Visit Us At: www.kct.org. We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members. We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews. Join Us Shabbat Morning And You’ll Get A Warm Welcome! KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times. Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home! Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce*

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship. Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY • CANTOR MARCEY WAGNER RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

Jewish

Lutheran–ELCA

VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept. 631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: ofﬁce@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Sunday Services at 9:30 Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Who Like Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group. Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at Hope Lutheran Church Selden NY Children’s Programs Sunday School (3-11) 9:30 am, Saturday Sparklers 5 pm

Anchor Nursery School Tuesday-Thursday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm. Tuesdays Hugs Toddlers (ages 18 mos-3 yrs) 9:15 am Hugs (ages 3-5yrs.) 12:15 pm Wednesdays - Kids’ Club 4:15 pm

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Service Times: Sundays 8:30 am and 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Holy Communion offered at both services Fridays: Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Meal provided by Welcome Friends Sundays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 5:45 pm We continue to seve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship. It would be wonderful to have you with us. February 26, Ash Wednesday Worship at 7 pm Sunday Worship Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11am (All with Holy Communion), Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Bible Study at 9:30am We have NYS Certiﬁed Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Ofﬁce: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org REV. CHUCK VAN HOUTEN, PASTOR Connecting People To God, Purpose And Each Other Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Renewing, Restoring, Reviving For The 21st Century!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service -10am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15am Bible Study: Tuesday 3pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meals Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events. NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm Our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 6 pm. Entertainment included. Ticket donations are $20 per person. Children 12 and under $8. Reservations are requested. Call the ofﬁce for more information 631-584-5340. Open Hearts Open Minds Continued on next page •

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THEATER REVIEW

Go, go, go see 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at T3

BY HEIDI SUTTON

t was hard to discern who was having more fun during last Saturday night’s opening of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Theatre Three – the audience or the actors. The fast-paced family-friendly show, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is told almost entirely in song and makes for a wonderful time at the theater. Directed by Jeffrey Sanzel, the musical opens where the Narrator (Sari Feldman) is telling a group of children the biblical story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis, about a young man who lives in Canaan with his father Jacob and his 11 brothers. A predictor of dreams, Joseph is his father’s favorite (he reminds him of his late wife), causing much resentment and jealousy among the remaining brothers. When Jacob gifts Joseph a "coat of many colors," the brothers decide that they must get rid of the chosen son once and for all and sell him into slavery to passing Ishmaelites who take him back to Egypt. They tell their grief-stricken father that Joseph was killed in an accident. Joseph becomes a household slave to a wealthy man named Potiphar but is soon accused of seducing his wife and thrown in jail. He is eventually summoned by the Pharaoh to analyze his recurring dream, and in turn saves Egypt from a seven-year drought. Back in Canaan his brothers are not so lucky and are starving to death. They decide to go to Egypt to ask the Pharaoh for help but encounter Joseph instead. Will he seek revenge or find it in his heart to forgive?

The cast performs 'Jacob and Sons' in a scene from the show. Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions, Inc.

Supported by an uber talented cast (38 in all), C.J. Russo is brilliant as Joseph and shines in his solos "Any Dream Will Do" and "Close Every Door." Sari Feldman is terrific in the exhausting role of Narrator, shadowing Joseph and keeping his spirits up as he faces bad luck at every turn and leads the cast in an inspiring "Go, Go, Go Joseph." Douglas Quattrock is hilarious in the duel role of Jacob and Potiphar and draws the most laughs with his perfect comedic timing. Choreographed by Jean P. Sorbera, the many wonderful dance numbers in this huge production are each embraced by the cast with

gusto, from the jaw-dropping country-western hoe-down "One More Angel in Heaven" featuring Kiernan Urso, the reggae inspired "Benjamin Calypso" with Londel Collier, the exotic Egyptian dance number "Potiphar" with Nicole Bianco and the too funny "Those Canaan Days" with Steven Uihlein. It is Andrew Lenahan's Elvis-inspired "Poor, Poor Pharaoh"/"Song of the King," however, that steals the show and brings the house down. The many colorful costumes designed by Ronald Green III, the live orchestra directed by Gregory P. Franz, incredible lighting by Robert W. Henderson Jr. and beautiful set by Randall

Religious D irectory

Parsons tie it all together perfectly. Don't miss this one. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" through March 21. The theater continues its 50th season with Robert Harling’s "Steel Magnolias" from April 4 to May 2 followed by the '50s rock ‘n’ roll musical "Grease" from May 16 to June 21. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 students and seniors, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Wednesday matinees are $20. For more information or to order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Presbyterian

Quakers

Unitarian Universalist

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Sunday Worship at 9:30 (Childcare available) Sunday School at 9:45 (ages 3 through 6th grade) www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday: Adult Education at 11 am Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes... Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church ofﬁce or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org Worship Sundays: Sept. - June 11 am , July - Aug. 10:00 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

Would You Like to Join Our Religious Directory? For More Information Please Call 631-331-1154

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice. Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

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KIDS KORNER

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

Programs

MEET ROSE!

Slippery, Slimy Science

Join Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a Slippery, Slimy Science workshop on Feb. 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Slime is used by many animals to help them survive. Come make your own gooey slime and learn why it is important to animals. $7 adults, $6 seniors $5 kids age 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768.

Wagons West!

The Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson is open for winter break from Feb. 20 to 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Come check out the SnappyXO robots and explore the museum! $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

National Dog Biscuit Day

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join the staff at the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown in celebrating National Dog Biscuit Day on Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a special visit from East Coast Dog Trainers and one of their successful clients! $30 per child. To register, call 265-6768.

Repurposed Art workshop

Children in preschool with an adult are invited to take part in a Repurposed Art workshop to make an owl sculpture at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. $20 per child. Advance registration required by calling 854-5539.

Moon Myths & Facts

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program, Moon Myths & Facts, on Feb. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children and their parents will connect with nature through short walks and crafts. For ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall and in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “Saturday” by Oge Mora, about a mother and daughter who learn what’s best about Saturdays: precious time together, on Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Stay after for fun activities. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

Toothpalooza!

Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month with Toothpalooza! at The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore teeth large and small – including some of the largest teeth in the world. Check out a real whale tooth cavity, see a narwhal tusk, watch a puppet show and see the Tooth Fairy! Carve a scrimshaw box for baby teeth and go home with “toothy” crafts. $12 children, $6 adults. Call 367-3418.

Theater

‘Little Red Riding Hood’

The classic Grimm fairy tale heads to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Feb. 22 with a fresh new slant. Amanda Sally Desdemona Estella Barbara Temple, better known as Little Red Riding Hood, takes a thrilling journey through the woods to her grandmother’s house. Joined by her twin sisters, Blanche and Nora, Little Red Riding Hood learns a big lesson about safety in this modern musical telling. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Photo from Kent Animal Shelter

Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” now extended through March 8. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown continues its children’s theater season with “Shrek The Musical Jr.” through March 1. In a faraway kingdom, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairy tale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. Farquaad tells Shrek he can get his swamp back if he rescues Princess Fiona from the dragon-guarded tower. But every fairy tale has its unexpected twists and turns! All seats are $18. To order, call 7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Children’s theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with “Hansel and Gretel” from Feb. 29 to March 21 with a sensorysensitive performance on March 8 at 11 a.m. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother and sister team. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother and a wellmeaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinx. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

PUZZLE

SnappyXO robots

Meet the Tooth Fairy at The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 23!

SUDOKU

Feb. 20 is Family Drop-in Day at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook! Families are invited to join educators in the Carriage Museum for Wagons West from 1 to 3 p.m. Experience the hopes and fears of a 19th-century family preparing to leave their farm to travel to a new life in Oregon through hands-on activities. Free admission. Call 751-0066, ext. 212.

This week’s shelter pet is Rose, a beautiful 1½-year-old black domestic short-haired cat currently available for adoption at Kent Animal Shelter. Rose loves to play explore, enjoys meals and being in the mix of things. This social gal is patiently waiting on her forever family to bring her home! Rose comes spayed, microchipped and up to date on all her vaccines. Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The adoption center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Rose and other adoptable pets at Kent, call 631727-5731 or visit www. kentanimalshelter.com.

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Answers to last week’s SUDOKU

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Should I be concerned about my baby’s head shape? OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS David A. Chesler, MD, PhD Pediatric Neurosurgeon Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

Craniosynostosis is a condition that affects the head/skull and face. It occurs in one out of 2,500 births. Few pediatric neurosurgeons in our region have the advanced training required to diagnose and treat this condition. David A. Chesler, MD, PhD, a Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained, boardcertified pediatric neurosurgeon at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital is an expert in treating craniosynostosis.

How does craniosynostosis occur? The normal skull consists of eight bones, which are joined/separated by fibrous joints called sutures. As an infant grows and develops, the sutures close to form a solid piece of bone we call the skull. Craniosynostosis occurs when one or more of the sutures close too early. It causes problems with normal skull growth.

Is it genetic? Craniosynostosis is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some studies suggest that environmental factors, such as smoking or taking certain medications during pregnancy

may cause the condition to develop in the fetus. However, there is no data to support this. There are different types of craniosynostosis and some are more common than others. • Scaphocephaly (sagittal synostosis) is the most common form of craniosynostosis, occurring in 50 to 60 percent of cases. It’s characterized by a skull that’s narrow from ear to ear. It’s also associated with increased pressure on the brain. • Plagiocephaly (coronal synostosis) occurs in about 15 to 30 percent of cases. The forehead and the brow stop growing on one side, and appear flattened while the forehead tends to bulge on the opposite side. Another form of plagiocephaly, called positional plagiocephaly, which isn’t a form of craniosynostosis, is characterized by the flattening of one side of the back of the head. It is simply due to an infant’s preference to sleep in one position and it’s estimated that 20 to 30 percent of all children born have some degree of positional plagiocephaly. • Trigonocephaly (metopic synostosis) is characterized by a noticeable ridge running down the forehead. As a result, the forehead may look pointed, like a triangle.

What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed? Changes in the shape of an infant’s head and face may be noticeable and are generally the first and only symptom of craniosynostosis. One side of the face may not be the same when compared to the other side. The condition may be congenital (present at birth) or observed later, during a physical exam by your pediatrician. At Stony Brook, we ask if there’s a family history of craniosynostosis or other head or face abnormalities. We also ask about developmental milestones, since

craniosynostosis can be associated with other developmental delays. A head measurement is then taken and plotted on a graph to identify normal and abnormal ranges. Diagnostic tests such as head x-rays and computed tomography scans (CT or CAT scan) may also be performed.

Is time a factor in getting treatment? Yes. Treatment is determined based on your child’s age, overall health and medical history, and the extent of and type of craniosynostosis. So the sooner your child is diagnosed, the better. The best time to perform surgery is before 1 year of age when the bones are still very soft and easy to remove and reassemble. If not surgically treated, there’s a risk of injury to the brain and vision. Traditional open-skull surgery is performed between 6 and 9 months of age. Blood transfusions are common with open surgery and the average hospital stay is five to seven days. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, which offers comparable results to open surgery, is generally performed at 3 months of age with an average hospital stay of one night. Postoperative care for endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery often includes a custom-fit helmet for the infant to wear for up to a year, to help guide and mold the shape of the skull as the child grows. And because there’s rarely a need for blood transfusions with endoscopic surgery, the risk of complications is dramatically lowered.

This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature. Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 20011195H

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