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ARTS&LIFESTYLES TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA APRIL 7, 7, 2022

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe juried art show heads to St. James See story on page B13

'Peonies' by Liz Jorg Masi

ALSO: Review of Morbius B23 • SBU Sports B31 • Madagascar: A Musical Adventure opens in Northport B33 • Spring Coloring Contest B35

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CELEBRATING SCIENCE IN A FRACTURED SOCIETY PANEL DISCUSSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 � 4 PM TO 6 PM Staller Center for the Arts

This event is free and open to the public.

About the Discussion Join our panel participants in a conversation about one of the most grave challenges to confront humanity: the anti-science movement.

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S. James Gates Jr.

Brian Greene

Brown University

Columbia University

David J. Gross University of California

Hon. Shirley Ann Jackson Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Cliﬀord V. Johnson

Neil deGrasse Tyson

University of Southern California

Hayden Planetarium

This event is sponsored by the Della Pietra family in conjunction with the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and Stony Brook University.

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Pairing sparkling wine with food

I must confess … I love bubbly; regardless if it’s in a Mimosa for breakfast, a glass of Prosecco for lunch, Champagne as an apéritif, during dinner, or even a glass of Asti after dinner! Sp a rk l i n g wines are superb pairing partners with a multitude BY BOB LIPINSKI of international foods, from appetizers to main courses and finishing with desserts. Although all wineproducing countries make some type of sparkling wines, the most common styles or designations are: Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demisec, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Vintage. Some names of sparkling wines produced worldwide include Champagne, Crémant, Cava, Franciacorta, Asti, TrentoDoc, Prosecco, Sekt, and simply “sparkling wine.” Dry sparkling wines pair with salty foods; fried and deep-fried foods; spicy hot foods; smoked foods; oily seafood such as anchovies, bluefish, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, and tuna; chives, garlic, ginger, leeks, onions, scallions, and shallots; citrus and citrus-like ingredients; and fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, sage, and tarragon. — Sparkling wine is an excellent an apéritif because of its refreshing, appetitestimulating effervescence. — Sparkling wines add excitement to the meal when served throughout dinner. — Many Asian foods can be paired with sparkling wines. — Dry sparkling wines taste thin and unpleasant with sweet desserts — Avoid serving dry sparkling wines with desserts featuring chocolate or lemon sauces.

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— Avoid serving dry sparkling wines with salads featuring tart or acidic dressings. — Avoid serving dry sparkling wines with tomato-based sauces, whose acid interacts with the high acid of the wine, causing a tart, sometimes biting taste in the mouth. Recently tasted sparkling wines include: NV Moser 51,151 “TrentoDoc” Brut, (DOC) Trento, Italy: 100% Chardonnay grapes. Straw-yellow with a fruity aroma of blueberries and raspberries. Mediumbodied, dry, and crispy tasting, with hints of apples and cherries. NV Codorníu Cuvée Clásico “Cava Brut,” Spain: Blend of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-Lo grapes; a bouquet of green apples, lemon, and brioche. Dry, clean, and crispy in the mouth with a pleasing aftertaste of almonds. NV Ca’ del Bosco “Cuvée Prestige,” Franciacorta (DOCG) Lombardy, Italy: A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Bianco grapes; crisp, delicate bouquet with hints of almonds, dried pears, and apples. Soft in the mouth with a crispy aftertaste. NV Valdo Cuvée di Boj “Prosecco Brut,” (DOC) Veneto, Italy: Medium-bodied with a floral bouquet of stone fruits, apples, and citrus. Dry with hints of fennel and ginger. NV Ruinart “Blanc de Blancs” (Champagne, France): Clean and crisp with flavors of green apple, pear, brioche, celery, and citrus. Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He consults and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

Our children’s spring coloring contest is back! See page B35

In this edition: Art Exhibit .............................................B13 Business News ......................................B10 Calendar .................................................B28 Cooking Cove .......................................B20 Crossword Puzzle/Sudoku ...............B12 Horoscopes ............................................B16 Kids Korner.............................................B34 Life Lines .................................................. B5 Medical Compass ................................. B9 Movie Review .......................................B23

News Around Town .............................. B9 On the Web .............................................. B5 Photo of the Week ..............................B17 Power of 3 ............................................... B7 Religious Directory .............................B25 Shelter Pet of the Week ...................... B6 SBU Sports .............................................B31 Theater Review ....................................B33 Theater Talk ...........................................B16 Wine and Cheese .................................. B3

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The Center for Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. Gadi Avshalomov, M.D. Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology

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A disorder affecting the airways of the lungs. People with asthma have Allergic airways that cause Wheezing and cough in response to certain “triggers”, leading to difficulty in breathing. The airway narrowing is caused by inflammation and swelling of the airway lining, the tightening of the airway muscles, and the production of excess mucus. This results in a reduced airflow in and out of the lungs. You may be waking up at night coughing or wheezing after exertion. Why suffer; today’s treatments may permit you to breath and live much better.

Allergies:

An allergy is an overreaction of your body’s immune system to substances that usually cause no reaction in most individuals. Reactions can be hives, congestion,

sneezing, coughing, sore throat, headache, and itchy runny eyes and nose. Allergy symptoms are triggered by pollen, molds, dust mites, cockroach and animal dander. For people allergic to these common substances, symptoms can be quite bothersome. And treatment can result in dramatic improvement.

Sinuses:

Sinusitis is caused by an inﬂammation or infection of your sinus cavities. These cavities are located around the nose and behind the eyes. Inﬂammation is your

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Thank you for reading my Life Lines essays In 1997 I sent Leah Dunaief several essays that I called Life Lines and I asked her if she thought these might be of interest to the readers of her new newspaper, the Village Times. About a month later she replied and BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON said she retrieved my packet from her pile of correspondence and liked my essays and thus began a LIFE 25 year association and more than LINES 400 columns of Life Lines as her newspaper chain grew in number across the North Shore of Long Island. My aim was to inform my readers of the importance of science in our lives. I am a professor, now retired, who taught in Canada (Queen’s University), UCLA, and Stony Brook University as well as holding visiting professorships over the years in San Diego State University, the University of Utah, the University of Minnesota, and Tugaloo College in Mississippi. I have also taught twice on Semester at Sea a floating campus that sales eastward or westward around the world for a semester with 500 students. I have taught also in programs for a federal program to raise science literacy in former USSR republics, including Samara — on the Volga River, and Tbilisi in former Soviet Georgia. I have mentored 6 students through their PhDs in my laboratories and have published 15 books on genetics, the history of genetics, the eugenics controversy, and science and society conflicts. I love to teach and have taught thousands of students at UCLA and Stony Brook University in a course titled Biology 101-102 Biology – A Humanities Approach. I argued that a knowledge of science and its history and its application to society is important in showing how science has greatly reduced infant mortality, greatly increased life expectancy, eliminated most communicable disease, and restored health to millions of people through its applications to our food industries, pharmaceutical industries, and public health programs.

It gives us greater control over our lives and allows a person like me to live more than 90 years. I will be celebrating my 91st birthday in July and I am grateful that I have lived an examined life, avoided alcohol and other harmful agents in my life and have insights into how life works that are worth sharing. I read widely, love the arts and humanities, consider science to be part of the liberal arts education we should extend past K-12 to college level programs that make us informed citizens in a democracy and parents able to make informed decisions about their children’s well-being rather than relying on political ideologies or religious traditions first introduced two or three thousand years ago as guides for how to protect ourselves and our families. Science allowed me to understand how life works. I can follow it from atoms to molecules, macromolecules, cell organelles, cells, tissues, and organs. From there I can extend it to the population, the diversity of life on earth, and the importance of human stewardship of that life by informed ways using the earth’s bounty, protecting it from pollution, avoiding erosion, preventing desert formation, and preventing discharges of carbon dioxide from the fuels we use that lead to climate change that can flood our coastal cities and bring chaotic weather patterns around the world. I thank Leah Dunaief and her son Daniel for the many articles on science that inform North Shore readers of what is going on in our universities, research institute, and industries on Long Island. I thank you readers who have written to me, stopped me when I shopped in the local stores, or offered different points of view to which I would respond. I have lived an examined life, selected, as an Epicurean, from the best minds and writing of Western civilization. I am grateful for the gift of life to have lived this long. But now in my 90s I lack the energy I had ten years ago and have decided to use the time remaining in my life to work on my unpublished manuscripts and get them published or place them to printon-demand programs on the internet. I much appreciate you, my reader, for the pleasure of having this opportunity, Elof Axel Carlson elaxcarl715@gmail.com

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CSHL’s Shea studies blue spot for clues about maternal behavior Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

The black box has a blue spot. Often considered so mysterious that it has been called “the black box,” the brain has a small cluster of cells called the locus coeruleus (LC), or blue spot because it appears blue. The LC is the predominant source of the neurotransmitter noradrenaline, which plays numerous roles, including triggering the “fight or flight” response, sleep/wake regulation and memory. Recently, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Stephen Shea and his post doctoral research Roman Dvorkin demonstrated that the LC was involved in normal maternal social behavior. In the publication Journal of Neuroscience, they demonstrated that surrogate mothers had a spike in this neurotransmitter just at the time when they retrieved young pups that had rolled out of the nest. “Most of the research on noradrenaline and the LC has been involved in non-social behavior,” said Shea. Researchers have recorded it extensively during “cognitive tasks and memory formation.” The evidence for its involvement in social behaviors has been more indirect. With the exception of a study 35 years ago that made a few recordings in cats, the current research is the “first time anyone has recorded” the LC during a more normal social behavior, Shea said. Research on this blue spot could prove valuable in connection with understanding and treating a wide range of diseases and disorders. Noradrenaline (NA) is “one of the

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systems that is disturbed in anxiety and depression,” Dvorkin said. It also may be involved in other diseases, like autism. Scientists have conducted research on the LC and ADHD, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, Dvorkin explained. Some studies have also linked Rett syndrome, for example, which is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects mostly girls and can alter the ability to speak, walk and eat, to lower levels of noradrenaline. “There’s evidence that the LC has pathology in Mecp2 mice,” said Shea, referring to a gene traced to Rett. “We are working on that directly.” Researchers believe studying the structure of the LC could lead to diagnostics and therapeutics for some of these diseases. Dvorkin suggested that this kind of research is “important to see how it works under normal, awake conditions.” Monitoring the release of this neurotransmitter during a typical social behavior among female mice provides a context-connected understanding of its potential role. “When people are studying this, they often use investigatorcontrived tasks,” Shea said. “This is the system that preexisted for mice to use for other purposes.” Shea has done earlier work with the LC, particularly as the sense of smell is so prominent in social interactions for mice. He demonstrated that anesthetized mice exposed to the scent of an unfamiliar mouse react as if they have a familiarity with the mouse. She believes the LC initiates sensory plasticity or sensory learning. NA can affect the sensory responses in parts of the brain that carry information, creating a stored

Above, from left, CSHL Associate Professor Steven Shea, Yunyao Xie, a former postdoctoral research in Shea’s lab, and Roman Dvorkin at work. Photo is from CSHL Below, a mouse retrieving a pup that has rolled out of its nest. Photo by Roman Dvorkin

memory. While his extensive work offers some clues about the role of the LC in mice, all vertebrates have the LC in their brain stems, including humans. Shea said other research has demonstrated the involvement of the LC in cognitive tasks and memory formation, including during periods of sleep and wakefulness. Blocking the release of noradrenaline is challenging in part because it is compact and the cells in the brain interact with so many of their neighbors, which makes turning on or off a specific signal from one region especially challenging. At the University of Washington, Richard D. Palmiter and S.A. Thomas published a visible and definitive paper in 1997 in the journal Cell that brought the LC to other researcher’s attention. These researchers created complete knockout mice, where they found that rodents lacking noradrenaline were “really bad mothers,” according to Shea. In their research, Dvorkin and Shea used optogenetics and chemogenetics to inactivate the LC and the release of noradrenaline.

Future experiments

The next step in this research could involve understanding the relative importance of the signal from the LC and noradrenaline. In typical life settings, mice and other vertebrates confront competing signals, in which a pup rolls out of the nest at the same time that one of their many predators, like a hawk or other bird is circling overhead. “That could be a next step” in this research, said Dvorkin. Dvorkin believes it is possible to increase or decrease the threat level for mice gradually, in part because mice learn quickly when the threat is not real or what to avoid if the threat is too risky. Shea is also looking more closely at courtship behavior. The LC could be involved in sexual selection and in dominance hierarchies, enhancing the aggressive behavior of alpha males towards less dominant males. “We see big signals associated with events in courtship, including when the female and male begin to mate,” said Shea. A resident of East Northport, Dvorkin lives with his wife Paolina and their nine year-old son Adam,

who is in third grade at Pulaski Road School. Originally from Afula in northern Israel, Dvorkin has been working in Shea’s lab for over five years. Outside the lab, he enjoys spending time with his family, taking pictures, and swimming at the JCC. Dvorkin has enjoyed his work at CSHL, which he described as a “great experience in a beautiful place,” where he can appreciate the quiet and where he has received considerable support. In the future, he’d like to apply his expertise in working on neuronal cell cultures and behaving animals to address translative questions, such as neurodegeneration.

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EXCITING UPDATE:

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Winning the sodium war isn't just about salt Most Americans underconsume potassium

Most of us know we need to lower our sodium intake. Still, more than 90 percent of us consume far too much sodium (1). Even if we don’t have hypertension, the impact of sodium on our health can be dramatic. Sodium is insidious; it’s in foods that don’t even taste BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD salty. Bread products are among the primary offenders. Other foods with substantial amounts of sodium include cold cuts and cured meats, cheeses, pizza, poultry, soups, pastas, sauces and, of course, snack foods. Processed foods and those prepared by restaurants are where most of our consumption occurs (2). On the flip side, only about two percent of people get enough potassium from their diets (3). Why is it important to reduce sodium and increase potassium? A high sodiumto-potassium ratio increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by 46 percent, according to the study, which looked at more than 12,000 Americans over almost 15 years (4). In addition, both may have significant impacts on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. To improve our overall health, we need to shift the sodium-to-potassium balance so that we consume more potassium and less sodium. And if you struggle with high blood pressure, this approach could help you win the battle. Let’s look at the evidence.

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Why do we always harp on sodium?

Two studies illustrate the benefits of reducing sodium in high blood pressure and normotensive (normal blood pressure) patients, ultimately preventing cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke. The first used the prestigious Cochrane review to demonstrate that blood pressure is reduced by a significant mean of −4.18 mm Hg systolic (top number) and −2.06 mm Hg diastolic (bottom number) involving both normotensive and hypertensive participants (5). When looking solely at hypertensive patients, the reduction was even greater, with a systolic blood pressure reduction of −5.39 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure reduction of −2.82 mm Hg.

Why is potassium important?

This was a meta-analysis (a group of studies) that evaluated data from 34 randomized clinical trials, totaling more than 3,200 participants. Salt reduction from 9 to 12 grams per day to 5 to 6 grams per day, determined using 24-hour urine tests, had a dramatic effect. The researchers believe there is a direct linear effect with salt reduction. In other words, the more we reduce the salt intake, the greater the effect of reducing blood pressure. The authors recommend further reduction to 3 grams per day as a long-term target for the population and concluded that the effects on blood pressure will most likely result in a decrease in cardiovascular disease. In the second study, a meta-analysis of 42 clinical trials, there was a similarly significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressures (6). This study included both adults and children. Both demographics saw a reduction in blood pressure, though the effect was greater in adults. Interestingly, an increase in sodium caused a 24 percent increased risk of stroke incidence but, more importantly, a 63 percent increased risk of stroke mortality. The risk of mortality from heart disease was increased alongside an increase in sodium, as well, by 32 percent. In an epidemiology modeling study, the researchers projected that either a gradual or instantaneous reduction in sodium would save lives (7). For instance, a modest 40 percent reduction over 10 years in sodium consumed could prevent 280,000 premature deaths. These are only projections, but in combination with the above studies, they may be telling.

When we think of blood pressure, not enough attention is given to potassium. The typical American diet doesn’t contain enough of this mineral. In a meta-analysis involving 32 studies, results showed that as the amount of potassium was increased, systolic blood pressure decreased significantly (8). When foods containing 3.5 to 4.7 grams of potassium were consumed, there was an impressive −7.16 mm Hg reduction in systolic blood PIXABAY photo pressure with high blood pressure patients. Anything more than this amount of potassium did not have any additional benefit. Increased potassium intake also reduced the risk of stroke by 24 percent. This effect was important. The reduction in blood pressure was greater with increased potassium consumption than with sodium restriction, although this was not a head-to-head comparison. The good news is that potassium is easily attainable in the diet. Foods that are potassium-rich include bananas, almonds, raisins, sweet potato and green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard. The bottom line: decrease your sodium intake by almost half and increase potassium intake from foods. Lowering sodium intake may have far-reaching benefits, and it is certainly achievable. First, consume less and give yourself a brief period to adapt — it takes about six weeks to retrain your taste buds, once you cut your sodium. You can also improve your odds by increasing your dietary potassium intake, which also has a substantial beneficial effect, striking a better sodium-to-potassium balance.

References:

(1) Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Sep;96(3):647657. (2) www.cdc.gov. (3) Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Sep;96(3):647-657. (4) Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(13):1183-1191. (5) BMJ. 2013 Apr 3;346:f1325. (6) BMJ. 2013 Apr 3;346:f1326. (7) Hypertension. 2013; 61: 564-570. (8) BMJ. 2013; 346:f1378. Dr. David 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.

NEWS AROUND TOWN Brookhaven blood Drive

The Town of Brookhaven hosts a blood drive in the 2nd floor auditorium at Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville on Thursday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All donors will receive a McDonald’s voucher. Appointments are strongly preferred by calling 1-800-9332566 or by visiting www.nybc.org. For more information, call 631-451-9100.

KOC Food Drive

The Knights of Columbus Father Seyfried Council, 44 Church St., Kings Park will host a Food Drive on Saturday April 9 and Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will support the nees of local families, many still recovering from the impact of COVID-19. Canned and packaged food, including cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, soup, baby food, pancake mix, juice boxes, tea/coffee, etc. are needed. For further information, please call 631-724-1410 or 631-269-1118.

Medicine Collection Day

The Northport Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff ’s Office will collect unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications in pill form only (in a plastic bag) during a Medicine Collection Day at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport and the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Ave., East Northport on Thursday, April 14 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. No questions asked and no personal information is required. Call 631-261-6930 for more information.

Paper Shredding event

The Town of Smithtown will hold a free paper shredding event at the Municipal Services Facility, 85 Old Northport Road, Kings Park on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Papers, boxes, folders and bags acceptable - no large metal clips. Questions> Call 631-360-7514.

Community blood drive

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Gypsy Hair Lounge celebrates grand opening of 'Mondays at Racine' Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn and members of the Three Village Chamber of Commerce attended the grand opening of “Mondays at Racine” at Gypsy Hair Lounge in the Three Village Shopping Center, 1389 Route 25A in Setauket on March 28. “Mondays at Racine” is a not-for-profit organization that strives to increase a sense of control with wellness, beauty and therapeutic services for anyone experiencing the side

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effects of cancer. When patients go through chemotherapy treatment, they look in the mirror and are reminded every day of their medical condition. The physical effects, such as hair loss, nail discoloration and weight loss, take a toll both physically and internally. The program is open to anyone regardless of age or gender. "Last week, I had the honor of attending the official opening of ‘Mondays at Racine’ at Gypsy Hair Lounge in Setauket. It was a beautiful event supported by many members

You're invited! Precision Pilate and Wellness in Nesconset hosts grand opening April 9 Amy Hirsch, founder and owner of Precision Pilates and Wellness, LLC, a boutique Pilates Studio, invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 110 Lake Avenue South, Suite #45, Nesconset on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The newly renovated Precision Pilates and Wellness is located in the Lake Industrial Park at

110 Lake Ave South, Suite #45, Nesconset. The studio will be offering tours, unveiling new equipment and fitness amenities. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and nibbles, along with raffles, giveaways, and sale of up to 20% off fitness wear and more. Special discounts on intro packages and individual Pilates sessions will also be offered at the event.

of our community. Cancer has touched almost every family in our community in one way or another, and we know all too well the impact it can have on a patient’s physical appearance and emotional well-being. ‘Mondays at Racine’ partners with charter programs like Gypsy Hair Lounge all throughout Long Island to offer free services that help remind those with cancer of how beautiful they are," said Councilmember Kornreich. For more information, call 631-374-6397 or visit www. Mondays@Racine.org.

“We are thrilled to introduce and share our new state of the art Pilates Health and Wellness Facility,” said Hirsch. “For the past 9 years, we have truly enjoyed helping our clients energize their lives and improve their overall health and wellness, strength, posture, and flexibility by offering affordable, personalized Classical Pilates instruction. Now with our expansion and the opening of Precision Pilates, we are excited to offer many mor class options, beyond Reformer Pilates,

including Tower, Equipment, Mat and Privates based on the original work of Joseph Pilates.” The event is FREE to the public and all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to wear fitness attire and be ready to try out the new space. RSVP via email at info@ smithtownpilates.com or visit https:// smithtownpilates.com/open-house/ to schedule a tour. For more information, class schedules, or to reserve classes online visit www.SmithtownPilates.com.

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Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club celebrates 125 years with exhibit at Deepwells Mansion BY MELISSA ARNOLD

ver the past few generations, hardworking and determined women from all walks of life have fought to be heard and seen. Their efforts laid the groundwork for today’s women to break all sorts of glass ceilings. In the late 19th century, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe was the richest woman around thanks to her COVER family’s inheritance of the Lorillard Tobacco STORY famed Company. Wolfe was generous with her fortune, doing whatever she could to support education, the arts and museums. One major recipient of that generosity was Grace Church on Broadway in New York, where Wolfe was a parishioner. Among her final wishes was a request that the church use her financial gift for some sort of “women’s work.” In response, the church founded the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (CLWAC) in 1896 to provide counsel and support for female art students in the city. This year, the club is marking its 125th anniversary with a series of special exhibits around the tri-state area, including a juried satellite exhibit at Deepwells Mansion in Saint James. from April 10 to 30, and will culminate with a national juried exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in Manhattan from June 20 to July 1. “The goal was always to support women artists in particular. Cooper Union [a college focused on arts, architecture and engineering] was in the area, so there were plenty of women who needed a place to go to relax, have lunch, and exhibit their work,” said Karene Infranco, president of the CLWAC. The club has boasted a number of famous artists in its lifetime, including sculptors Anna Hyatt Huntington and Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, to name a few. By paying modest dues, any woman can become an Associate Member and participate in select shows and events, but the requirements for full membership are rigorous. “In order to become a Juried Member, you have to be selected to exhibit your work in at least two of our open shows within a five-year period — shows that are just for Associates don’t count, as the competition

Portrait of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1876, by Alexandre Cabanel

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for the open shows is on a much higher level, with many more people entering,” Infranco explained. Entrants can exhibit in five categories: pastel, oil and acrylic, watercolor, graphics (pencil and printmaking), and sculpture. Selections are made by a committee of five artists, and then each competition is judged for prizes by a three-person jury of curators, critics and fellow artists that are well-known in their field. A computerized system allows jurors to score each piece by objective criteria. Those who make the cut twice are then invited to join the club as a full, lifetime member. Member artists range in age from their 20s to their 80s, with wide-ranging careers and art interests. Infranco owned a healthcare advertising agency and, in 2013, decided to sharpen her skills in drawing and painting by taking classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. She eventually

'Her Majesty with Striped Cat' by NicoleMoné; 'And the Veteran Wore Pearls' by Nicole Moné; and 'The House Wren' by Karen Kemp will be on view at the exhibit.

began exhibiting her work at the national level with numerous groups, including CLWAC, and currently serves as a docent for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. “When the Met was incorporated in 1870, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe contributed $2500 of her funds and became the only woman founder,” Infranco said. “The club stands out to me because of its long history, that unique relationship with the museum, and the fact that it caters specifically to women. While there are other womenfocused organizations out there, Catharine was such a savvy, interesting and influential person with spot-on taste for art and the ability to carve her own path in life. That’s a big attraction for all of us.”

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe ultimately bequeathed her personal collection of 140 paintings, along with an endowment for its maintenance, to the Met. Her endowment was the Museum’s first, and her donated paintings formed the beginning of the museum’s European painting collection. ART EXHIBIT continued on page B22

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HOROSCOPES OF THE WEEK ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Enhanced feelings of determination motivate you this week, Aries. You will be able to wrap up projects that you’ve thus far been unable to finish. You will be able to handle anything. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it may seem right now, Taurus. Take one step at a time and you will find out that the culmination of something challenging is near. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Think about making some plans for a getaway or a short vacation this week, Gemini. You likely can use the break and change of scenery. Use this as an opportunity to rest and refocus. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try not to be too judgemental of others, especially as it pertains to a project at work. Be openminded to other ideas and value another’s perspective. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, friends will come to you seeking advice or simply looking for a patient person to lend an ear. Give them all the time they need to share their thoughts. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Getting through the week shouldn’t be too much of a problem for you, Libra. A second wind of energy may come your way and you will have the determination to get the job done. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 When a project presents itself you don’t want to pass on it, Libra. Do your due diligence. Now is not the time for shortcuts or to rush through anything. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There’s a good chance you will feel positive and upbeat for most of the week, Scorpio. Make the most of this good mood and catch up with friends and loved ones. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t underestimate your ability to be resourceful when a problem lands in your lap. You will find the answers to get through it. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try not to let one obstacle get you down, Capricorn. You will have plenty of other opportunities to redeem yourself and find success in the task at hand. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it can be easy to fall into a rut, but by daring to be different you may gain a new perspective on things you never imagined. Try a new style and embrace the change. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Resist feeling self-conscious about some of your choices, Pisces. If you believe in yourself, others will start to flock to your side. Famous Birthdays: 4/7 - Russell Crowe (58), 4/8 - Robin Wright (56), 4/9 Kristen Stewart (32), 4/10 - Mandy Moore (38), 4/12 Saoirse Ronan (28 ), 4/14 - Anthony Michael Hall (54)

Clockwise from back row left, Ginger Dalton, Stephanie Moreau, Christine N. Boehm, Marci Bing, Linda May and Michelle LaBozzetta Photo by Steven Uihlein/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.

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“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”

This famous line from Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias embodies the ethos of the comedy-drama, which is Theatre Three’s next Mainstage production, opening on April 9. Spanning three years in the lives of a group of Southern women, the play explores how the depth of their bonds sustain them through triumphs and tragedies. Harling wrote the play in 1985t as a way of processing his sister’s death and paying homage to the women from his childhood. It was later adapted into an award-winning film starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis and Daryl Hannah. Unlike the film version, the play exists strictly in the world of women, featuring female characters with the male characters only referenced through dialogue. “Working with an all-female cast was absolutely wonderful, and we all talked about how we connected to material both as mothers and daughters. I love that in this show every single person is integral to the play, and it really celebrates the strengths of these women and the beauty of their souls and personalities,” said director Mary Powers.

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Starring Stephanie Moreau (Truvy), Christine N. Boehm (Annelle), Marci Bing (Clairee), Michelle LaBozzetta (Shelby), Linda May (M’Lynn), and Ginger Dalton (Ouiser), Steel Magnolias is a personal favorite of Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel, who first saw the play when it debuted off-Broadway in 1987. “I believe it is an absolutely perfect play. Very few plays are as well constructed as Steel Magnolias. It is one of the top ten theater experiences of my life. I do not think there is one moment that is false or one moment that does not work. This is the second time we have done it…and we felt it was time to bring it back for our 50th season,” Sanzel said. Unfortunately, the 50th anniversary season (2019-2020), designed to showcase some of the of the theater’s most revered productions, was cut short due to the pandemic lockdown. The cast was completing the rehearsal process and preparing to open the show when the world around it abruptly shut down, and the show was postponed. After a two-year delay, rehearsals resumed in February of 2022. “We were very committed to the project. We thoroughly enjoyed the rehearsal process the first time around and were all very invested in coming back, which everyone did,” Powers said. “We kept our schedules clear for that time. It was like riding a bike; one rehearsal and we were back to where we had been with the exact same casting, exact same roles.

Nothing changed at all. We all had our scripts and got to work. We get along so well, and the cast and crew are a delight to work with.” Interpersonal, emotional connections onstage are reflected in the dynamic between the actresses, who also kept in touch with Powers and Sanzel during the hiatus. “One of the best feelings I’ve had thus far was at our read through this year. Finally being together again, hearing everyone’s voices, laughing and crying as we read was such a unique experience and I’ll cherish it forever,” said LaBozzetta. The dedication to the material, its message, and each other are highlights of the process, according to Bing, who played the role of M’Lynn in Theatre Three's production in the 1990s. “We have a strong connection onstage as well as offstage. I love the whole group, which makes it easy to connect,” she said. For LaBozzetta, after the interrupted preproduction process, opening the show is a relief. “I am most looking forward to finally having an audience! We’ve been having so much fun in rehearsals and I just cannot wait to share what we’ve created.” Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson presents Steel Magnolias from April 7 to May 9. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 for children ages 5 and up. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Triumf H. Qosej1 Abstract: Besides the obstacles, abuse with the cryptocurrency notion and technology by individual speculators, the blockchain technology and distributed blockchain networks (or “Internet of Finance” as some like to call them), are making gains in the well-regulated financial, banking, investment and brokerage industry. Major banks and financial institutions (such as JP Morgan Chase with JPM Coin, IIN, and Distributed Ledger Technology Applications; Deutsche Börse, Deutsche Bank, Banco Santander, Credit Swiss, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu - Deloitte, American Express, CitiGroup, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - CIBC, Wells Fargo, and Thomson Reuters, to name a few), are introducing and acquiring the blockchain technology and DeFi, to increase efficiency in the capital markets value chain, stock and trading markets, and shorten the operation time of peer-topeer transactions, payments and settlement time. Banks are joining efforts, to group and agree upon an all-approved and certified electronic virtual currency, upon which they want to operate and transact among each other on peer-to-peer group operations, so streamlining the transaction and payment management process, providing better transparency, eliminating paper and providing a green solution on the way. It is expected that a hybrid architecture landscape would dominate the future of capital markets, and payment transfer and settlement market. The current landscape of non-institutional and unregulated cryptocurrency usage markets The current US and global cryptocurrency market landscape is mostly dominated by unregulated individuals and/or independent entities that operate on different “agreed” or “designated” cryptocurrencies. This “Internet of Finance” market landscape mirrors in a great degree, the introduction of the Internet, in early 90’, when the security risk of doing business on Internet, was on the high side, and the Internet market was dominated by flyby-night operators. Most of these crypto players, depict a profile with little or no predictability or forecast as per their term in the market, or reliability of the blockchain business model deployed.

Several of the said operators of such blockchain systems, end up of sudden dissolved system and the cryptocurrency liquidity disappearing, living crypto players to scratch their heads. Canada, for example has invoked emergency rules that allows for the cease-and-desist operations against illegal cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (Crypto: DOGE), Ethereum (Crypto: ETH), and Bitcoin (Crypto: BTC), as well as crowdfunding through cryptocurrencies (1). In other global markets, “whales” (crypto acronym for online wallets with large holdings) illegal operations (2), are becoming a concern in many countries. In the global unregulated blockchain platforms operating with dubious cryptocurrencies, billions of dollars are usually ill-gotten through ransomware and hacks. The US is also moving into taking measures and steps to crack down on illegal cryptocurrency and blockchain platforms, although Bitcoin mining has seen an increase in activity in the south of the US (such as Texas and Georgia) (4). China has, since 2021, completely banned all cryptocurrency mining, and soon thereafter it also banned and outlawed all cryptocurrencies. Capital markets industry adaptation and acquiring of new technology Capital markets and banking industry led by fortune 500 and leader in the industry companies, are spearheading the introduction and adaptation onto the industry of the blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT) and best practice digital coin/cryptocurrencies. JP Morgan Chase, for example, starting in 2019, introduced a digital coin called JPM Coin, of fiat currency (fiat currency - a government-mandated currency that is not backed by a commodity such as gold). JP Morgan Chase can use virtual JPM Coin in lieu of US dollars, therefore streamlining the transaction based processes and real time payment operations between its institutional clients – all resulting in reduction of real time payment settlement timeframe and increased transparency. JPM Coin is one of the enterprise-grade blockchain technology based tools introduced in the market, by JP Morgan Chase, the others being Interbank Information Network® (IIN), Dromaius (a digital securities platform), and Quorum® (an open-source Ethereum network based blockchain application, for running IIN).

JPM Coin can serve as a prototype, and eventually it is expected, that in the future, to represent other major currencies besides US dollar. The other blockchain based tool, IIN, is a scalable, peer-to-peer virtual financial network, and its main purpose is to establish a common denominator with other network participants, streamline information sharing, and expedite international payment operations. So far, more than 300 banks and financial institutions on the global markets, have shown real interest in joining IIN, such as in Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa markets.

“Another major market competitiveness of blockchain-based companies..., is the business model of integrating blockchain technology...with major advances in the artificial intelligence technology...” In addition, Credit Swiss, JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, are collaborating to building advanced distributed ledger solutions, with standards that meet and exceed generally accepted banking industry requirements. Banco Santander and Goldman Sachs are entering the area of private blockchain investments. Goldman Sachs also, was first to co-lead and issue in April 2021, the first public digital 2-year bond of 100-Million Euros for the European Investment bank (EIB), on Ethereum public blockchain network, under the French Central Bank currency (CBDC). Furthermore, Thomson Reuters, for example, has developed and deployed BlockOne IQ and BlockOne ID tool kits, to help create a blockchain ecosystem through healthy partnerships with other companies and key industry organizations, together aiming at building solid blockchain applications. In Europe, Credit Swiss, has issued tokenized shares trading on the Taurus Digital Exchange (TDX), in the recreative sports company Alaïa SA, using Ethereum blockchain network. The new legislation in Switzerland, now allows for tokenized securities to trade on a blockchain platform, with the same legal protection as any conventional financial assets. Deutsche Börse based in Frankfurt - Germany, an international exchange and technology company, completed in 2021, the acquisition of a majority stake in Crypto Finance – a products and services provider for crypto assets (based in Switzerland). The new blockchain technology, is also acquired by financial

services and insurance providers, such as Visa, American Express, MasterCard, New York Life, TransAmerica, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group (MSIG) (3). Other major blockchain players beyond capital markets and banking industry (but that support capital markets and banking industry), are Microsoft (Cloud based Azure Blockchain Workbench), Amazon.com (AWS Blockchain Templates), IBM (Hyperledger Fabric – a permissioned based blockchain infrastructure, and BaaS: blockchain-as-a-service), and Oracle (Oracle’s BaaS). Evaluation of blockchain engineering and the future forecast: Swift vs Distributed Ledger technology and the DeFi The ability and tradition of a well-regulated and reliable check-and-balance business model by the banks, would allow for a more prudent approach of a gradual deployment of blockchain technology and well-regulated cryptocurrencies, with a secure multi-level authentication and verification

Mr. Qosej, Albanian born US entrepreneur, World Bank Scholar, Stony Brook University Alumni (M.Sc.), Authority and published Author in the Field, is the Founder (in 2003), President & CEO of Strategic E-Business Systems, Inc. (SEBSYS) – a New York based premier e-business and management consulting company, serving markets in the US, and globally. SEBSYS (sebsys.com) core business competencies are: a B2B and B2G provider of corporate e-commerce, e-business and digital enterprise technology deployments and transformation, UX/UI design engineering and web information architecture, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology for the banking and brokerage industry, and robotic solutions. Email: ask@sebsys.com

system (backed by the faith and credit of the US government, and/or independent private watchdog and certification bodies), of the liquidity deposits on cryptocurrency for market players. SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications), is a messaging system that makes possible bank-to-bank transfers throughout the globe. The organization is based in Belgium and has a majority share in the global payment transfer market. Blockchain technology on the other hand, also allows for international transfers, but rather in a decentralized, independent and un-regulated environment for the time being. This leads to a re-imaged finance industry of the future, onto so-called Decentralized Finance (DeFi) (5).

“Blockchain based companies...,have the advantage of speed..., in the money transfer operations, and providing better transparency on the way.” One successful blockchain technology company that operates in the payment transfer market is the US based company called Ripple. Having into consideration three major make-or-break factors in the business model of the two systems, such as the speed of transfer, the transparency of data, and the vulnerability to cyberattacks, it can be observed that Swift may have to transform and re-invent its traditional centralized business model in order to survive and maintain its competitiveness in

the global payment transfer and settlement market. Otherwise, blockchain-based companies like Ripple, have the advantage of speed compared to SWIFT, in the money transfer operations, better cyberattack defense, and providing better transparency on the way. Another major market competitiveness of blockchainbased companies like Ripple, compared to SWIFT, is the business model of integrating blockchain technology (i.e., digital asset XRP) with major advances in the artificial intelligence technology, such as single API (single Application Programing Interface, for instant transfers). This in return, allows companies like Ripple to position themselves as a better alternative for on-demand liquidity offerings and solutions to many institutional players in the investment banking industry. In conclusion, the most realistic and foreseen capital markets, and payment transfer services architecture of the future, is a hybrid market landscape of traditional Swift global platform (continuously re-inventing itself), competing with the ever-growing distributed ledger technology (DLT), i.e., blockchain technology players (such as Ripple, Oracle with Oracle’s Blockchain Cloud Service, IBM with IBM’s Blockchain, IOTA’s Tangle, SDF’s Stellar). References and Notes: 1. Sh. Dhaliwal, “Canada Invoking Emergency Rules Means Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Can Also Be Seized”, February 21, 2022 (Benzinga News, Canada) 2. B. McGleenon, “Crypto crime wave accelerates as report finds thousands of ‘whales’ hold $25 billion in stolen funds”, February 15, 2022 (Evening Standard, UK) 3. “The March of Financial Services Giants into Bitcoin and Blockchain Startups in one Chart”, February 19, 2017 (CB Insights, New York) 4. Th. Hum, “US is now the ‘Bitcoin mining capital of the world’: GEM Mining CEO”, February 13, 2022, (Yahoo Finance, US) 5. Sh. Voshmgir, “Token Economy – How the Web3 reinvents the Internet”, Second Edition, Nov. 2020, Token Kitchen, Berlin.

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For veggie lovers, asparagus spells spring

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

If crocuses and daffodils are the floral harbingers of spring, then surely asparagus is the vegetal one. Truth be told, for die-hard veggie lovers nothing spells spring like asparagus. While nowadays it is available year round, it’s still a real treat when it’s grown locally and is fresh, young, and tender. Another thing that’s great about it is that it lends itself to so many cooking methods. I know a lot of people like it roasted or grilled or sautée, and still others like it in a salad or soup, on a tart or crostini. As for me, I like it so much that I prefer to eat it unadorned, just steamed with nothing but a little salt sprinkled on it. Anyway, here are a few recipes you might enjoy.

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Cream of Asparagus Soup

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 ounces unsalted butter • 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1 garlic clove, crushed • Salt and pepper to taste • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 1” pieces • 6 cups chicken broth • 1/2 cup heavy cream • Chopped fresh chives • Chopped fresh dill DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes; add salt and pepper and asparagus and cook another 3 to 5 minutes, until asparagus starts to turn bright green. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer about 20 to 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender; let cool 10 to 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer solids and one cup liquid to a food processor; pulse till smooth, then return to pot and stir into remaining liquid. Add cream and simmer until heated through. Garnish with chives and dill and serve hot or warm with a chilled dry white wine.

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends removed • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 large egg yolk • 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper DIRECTIONS:

Steam the asparagus until just tender; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste; set aside to keep warm. Place egg yolk and lemon juice in a blender and pulse a few times to combine; with motor running, gradually add butter until mixture is light and frothy. If sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water to loosen it. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper and keep warm until ready to serve, then pour over asparagus. Serve with eggs, beef, or crusty bread.

Asparagus and Pea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends removed • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed and drained • 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen peas, cooked • 1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard • Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread asparagus on sheet, then drizzle the two tablespoons olive oil over it and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; roast until al dente, about 10 minutes; remove from oven and let come to room temperature. Line a platter or salad plates with lettuce leaves; place asparagus on top of lettuce, then sprinkle peas over it. In a small bowl whisk together

the mustard, lemon juice, the 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus, peas and lettuce and serve with beef, chicken, poultry or fish.

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Today, the club still meets in person at Grace Church, and its ranks are growing with 410 club members located throughout the country. There is a sizable Long Island contingent in the group, and many of the local women have known each other for years. Flo Kemp of Setauket and Eleanor Meier of Centerport became friends after spending time together at many of the area’s drawing clubs and classes. Kemp has devoted herself to marketing her oil paintings and etchings for years, and Meier pursued her own art style after a long career as a high school art teacher. “I entered shows with 'The Journey Awaits' by Renee Caine will be on view at CLWAC intermittently Deepwells Mansion from April 10 to 30. over the years until I was eventually invited to become a member,” own personal style,” Meier said. “I’ve Kemp said. “It’s a great encouragement and been showing at Deepwells with [a local inspiration to be around so many excellent group] for several years now … it’s a classic artists through the club. It has deep roots, building and Suffolk County has put a lot and it’s an honor to be a part of that history.” of work into it. There’s so much history and While she works with oils, Kemp gravitas there.” specializes in soft ground etchings that Indeed, Deepwells Mansion, located at have a “painterly” effect. Her inspirations 2 Taylor Lane in St. James, is the perfect are land and sea scapes which she enjoys venue for such a prestigious show. Dating for the calming, serene way they draw the back to 1845, it is in the Greek revival viewer in, she said. Her submissions for the style built for Joel L.G. Smith — one of the exhibit are two etchings: one of Flax Pond, family for whom the Smithtown Township and another of West Meadow Beach. is named. Its most famous owner was W.J. Meier first heard about the club at Gaynor, mayor of New York City from a luncheon for the National League of 1910 to 1913. In 1989 the house became American Pen Women, a professional the property of the Town of Smithtown and organization for female writers, artists and is now managed by the Deepwells Farm composers. She was intrigued by the club’s Historical Society. mission as well as the opportunity to learn The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club from others, and was invited to join them exhibit will be on display at Deepwells from around 1990. April 10 to 30. Gallery hours are from 11 “Being a member of the club has given me a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday an opportunity to meet artists from all over, (closed April 17). people I never would have met otherwise, The exhibit will feature 45 works of art which is always exciting,” she said. from 41 artists, including a small collection Meier prefers to focus on detailed still life of oil and pastel pieces by the late Jeanette drawings of simple items she finds around Dick of Belle Terre, a past president of the house, saying that they’re easy to set up the CLWAC who passed away in January and fun to create. Her two submissions to of this year. Many of the included artists the exhibit are watercolor paintings: one of will act as docents for the exhibit, guiding stacked cups, and the other of a Mason jar guests through the gallery and sharing their filled with hydrangeas. personal insights. All artwork on display “For all the years I was teaching, the art is available for sale. An awards ceremony projects that I did were for the classroom. will be held on April 30 at 2 p.m. For more It wasn’t until after retirement that I had information about the CLWAC, visit www. the chance to work on and develop my clwac.org.

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Morbius sucks the life out of Marvel's Living Vampire Jared Leto as Dr. Michael Morbius in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of SONY Pictures

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

There are good superhero pictures. There are memorable vampire films. Some movies fall under guilty pleasures — entertainment for the sake of fun. Then there is Morbius which manages to get almost everything wrong. Morbius, the Living Vampire, first appeared in Marvel Comics’ The Amazing Spider-Man (issue #101; October 1971). Due to a failed experiment intended to cure a rare blood disease, the former biochemist, Michael Morbius, was imbued with vampire-like abilities. While he became one of Spider-Man’s antagonists, he was also an adversary of Blade, the vampire hunter. (Originally, Morbius was to appear in Blade (1998) but was cut.) Morbius follows a similar origin story. A prologue in a private clinic in Greece shows genius ten-year-old Michael Morbius (Charlie Shotwell) joined by the younger Lucien (Joseph Esson), whom he dubs Milo. The boys share the same blood illness that requires constant infusions. They form a deep and lasting connection. Twenty-five years later, Michael (Jared Leto) is now a successful scientist who has just declined the Nobel Prize. He has now received funding to develop a treatment using vampire bats, and he creates a lab on a private vessel in international waters. Unfortunately, the remedy causes him to have vampiric characteristics, and he murders the entire crew. He escapes the vessel and returns to New York. Endowed with new powers (strength, speed, reflexes, and super-hearing), he struggles with a bloodlust he staves off

MOVIE REVIEW

with the serum. However, the efficacy and Worst of all, the visual effects are bizarre, duration become shorter. The now wealthy bargain basement, and just plain annoying. Milo (Matt Smith) discovers that Michael However, it’s a good day to be a CGI bat. has found a cure but becomes furious when Jared Leto is surprisingly bland in a role Michael refuses to share it. Incensed, Milo that calls for grand strokes. Even when goes rogue. Meanwhile, FBI agents Simon declaring, “I brought this into the world — Stroud (Tyrese Gibson) and Al Rodriguez it’s up to me to take it out,” he lacks passion, (Al Madrigal) investigate Morbius’ victims. running the gamut from A to … well, A. While there is nothing original about Michael is not so much a mad scientist the plot, in the right hands, the story as a mildly peeved one. He growls and is potentially engaging. snarls when transformed into However, Daniel Espinosa’s Jared Leto is the beast, but the ferocity is just uninspired direction of Burk surprisingly bland above an irritated puppy. Sharpless and Matt Sazama’s Matt Smith, best known as inept script make for an in a role that calls the eleventh Dr. Who, has quirky anemically leaden, mostly for grand strokes. fun with the antagonist, but the unwatchable hour and a half. homoerotic connection between The dialogue is an insult to clichés. “You Michael and Milo is underdeveloped. While get to live, and I get to die,” says Milo. the writers hint around the edges (the Spartan To which Michael responds, “It’s a cure. reference “We are the few against the many” Forget me, brother.” Later, Morbius says, has multiple levels), they pull punches by “Where is the brother I used to have?” introducing a pallid love interest for Michael Even better is his statement: “I’m starting with scientist Martine Bancroft (Adria to get hungry. You don’t want to see me Arjona, drastically underused). Poor Gibson when I’m hungry.” But the nadir is given and Madrigal have little screen time and even to Rodriguez, who, looking at one of the less to do. (Maybe they’ve been spared.) victims, is forced to deliver with a straight The epilogue more than hints at a future face: “Those puncture wounds … do they crossover into the Spider-Verse. Michael look like fang marks to you?” Keaton appears in a cameo in the credits Even if The Batman’s noirish as Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. The Vulture. It cinematography is not to your taste, there speaks volumes that ninety seconds in the is a commitment to style. Here, Oliver credits have generated more interest than Wood provides a murky atmosphere. the ninety minutes of film. The desaturation creates a dullness that Sadly, Morbius is not a traditional reflects the film’s lack of energy. When vampire tale, so it cannot be vanquished by Morbius isn’t drinking his artificial plasma stake, sunlight, or holy water. Morbius says, from what looks like Sunny D pouches, “It’s not a curse. It’s a gift.” Sorry. You got there is action, but it feels pedestrian and that reversed. predictable. The extended fights are not so Rated PG-13, Morbius is now playing in much by the numbers as they are just numb. local theaters.

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Singin' In the Rain

returns to the big screen

In honor of its 70th anniversary, "Singin' In the Rain" heads to select cinemas nationwide on Sunday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 13, courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Turner Classic Movies. Starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen, Cyd Charisse and Rita Moreno, the 1952 classic musical is still as fresh and delightful as the day it was released. Musician Don Lockwood (Kelly) rises to stardom during Hollywood's silentmovie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont (Hagen). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden (Reynolds), Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lamont speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice. Set during the advent of "talkies," this film's classic song-and-dance numbers celebrate the beginning of movie musicals. Written by legendary musical “book” writers Betty Comden and Adolph Green and directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards and is the No. 1 musical on the American Film Institute’s (AFI) list of the “25 Greatest Movie Musicals.” This 70th anniversary event includes exclusive commentary from Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz. Locally, the film will be screened at AMC Loews Stony Brook 17, 2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook on April 10 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on April 13 at 7 p.m.; Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas, 1001 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale on April 10 at 4 p.m. and on April 13 at 7 p.m.; and Island 16 Cinema de Lux, 185 Morris Ave., Holtsville on April 10 at 4 p.m. and on April 13 at 7 p.m. To order tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR, ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 4:00 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

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Stations of the Cross Each Friday night during Lent, 7pm. Mass: Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm. Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8pm* April 15: Good Friday Morning Prayer at 8am Youth Stations at 12 noon Solemn Stations at 3pm* The Passion of the Lord with Stations of the Cross at 8pm April 16: Holy Saturday Morning Prayer at 8am Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 8pm* April 17: Easter Sunday Mass 8am* 9:30am, 11:30am in the church 9:45 in the Parish Center *Indicates the service/Mass will be streamed via our parish website and Facebook pages Please note that there will be NO 8AM Mass on the days of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. All are welcome to join us for Morning Prayer at 8am Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ... Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) 11:30am (Choir) Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished 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; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witness of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

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429 Rt. 25A, Setauket Phone: 631-941-4141 Fax: 631-751-6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Holy Week Schedule of Services Palm Sunday April 9/10: Saturday: 5pm Mass* Sunday: 8, 9:30 and 11:30am Reconciliation Monday April 11: Confessions will be heard after 8am Mass; 2-4pm and 6-9pm Tuesday, April 12: Confession immediately following 8am Mass April 14: Holy Thursday Morning Prayer at 8am

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach Parish office: 631-744-8566; fax 631-744-8611 Parish website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS 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. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon. Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact Parish Office for an appointment. Reconciliation: Saturday 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

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SOCIETY OF SAINT PIUS X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times. Palm Sunday & Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday (April 14) 6:00 pm: Confessions 7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Mass (Washing of the Feet, Stripping of the Altars, and Adoration at the Altar of Repose until Midnight) Good Friday (April 15) 11:30 am: Confessions 12:30 pm: Stations of the Cross Solemn Afternoon Liturgy immediately following (Singing of the Lessons, Singing of the Passion, Adoration of the Cross, Mass of the PreSanctified) Holy Saturday (April 16) 9:00 pm: Confessions 10:00 pm: Easter Vigil (Blessing of the New Fire, the Blessing and Procession with the Paschal Candle, The singing of the Exsultet & Lessons, The Litany of the Saints, The blessing of the Easter Water, the Renewal of the Baptismal Vows) Easter Mass (April 17) at 12:00 Midnight after the Easter Vigil 9:00 am Sung Mass

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to the public Please wear a mask and be ready to sing!” We will continue to provide our online service on our You Tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Rev. Phil Hobson. Through our worship and by our actions we strive to live out Christ’s message to love one another. The Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, N.Y. Our hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Maundy Thursday, April 14th at 7 PM, we commemorate the Last Supper. Good Friday, April 15th, please come to the church for a labyrinth prayer walk, and our time of self-guided reflections on the Stations of the Cross from 12-3pm. On Easter Sunday morning, before it is light, we will worship together on Cedar Beach at 6AM for our Sunrise Service. We will then give thanks and praise in the Sanctuary at 10 AM for our service of the Resurrection. Sunday Morning services are at 10 am.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net REV THOMAS REESE Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music Schedule Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter Services: Maundy Thursday-7:00PM Eucharist with Stripping of Altar Good Friday-12 Noon Service 7:00PM Service Holy Saturday-7:00pm the Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday-8:00AM Morning Prayer Service (Zoom) 9:30AM Holy Eurcharist followed by egg hunt & sing along All Souls collects food for the hungry of L. I. everyday Please leave non-perishables in vestibule of Church. 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.

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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Religious D irectory Episcopal CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am Church School at 9:30 Maundy Thursday, April 14th 7:00pm - Holy Eucharist; followed by an overnight vigil in the church Good Friday, April 15th 9:00am - Individual Sacrament of Reconciliation 10:00am - Stations of the Cross 12:00pm - Community Service at the Methodist Church 7:00pm - Good Friday service Holy Saturday, April 16th 10:00am - Free Community Egg Hunt & Hat Contest 7:00pm - The Great Vigil of Easter; Lighting of Paschal Candle & 1st Holy Eucharist of Easter Easter Day, April 17th 8:00am - Festal Choral Holy Eucharist 10:00am - Festal Choral Holy Eucharist

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Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 631-473-0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST IN CHARGE Please join us for our Holy Week services masks are optional Maundy Thursday April 14 7:00 pm Eucharist please make a reservation Good Friday April 15 3:00 pm please make a reservation Scriptural Readings, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion Easter Day April 17 9:00 am please make a reservation Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR REV. CLAIRE MIS, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Sunday

Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Easter Sunday 7:30 am Rite I Holy Eucharist 9:00 am & 11:00 am Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist Easter Egg Hunt 10:15 am Thrift Shop Open! 12 to 3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Volunteers needed info@stjohns1745.org (631) 427-1752 www.stjohns1745.org Facebook.com/stjohns1745

Jewish 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) 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 INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG

Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

Lutheran-ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR DALE NEWTON, VICAR On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. A link for all these services is on the website: www.hopeluth.com. Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service. Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page. In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Mid-Week Lent Worship Wednesdays at 11am & 7pm Holy Thursday, April 14th at 7pm Good Friday, April 15th at 7pm Easter Vigil Saturday, April 16th at 7pm Easter Sunday, April 17th at 8:30am & 11am with Continental Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at 10am Our worship services are 9am and 10:45am with Sunday school at 9am. Wednesday, April 20th at 7pm Prayer Service for Ukraine All are welcome! We are still asking people to wear a mask and social distance. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page. Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the link.We are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them. May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor services of Holy Communion are offered each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 am in our sanctuary. Parking lot is behind church. Enter from Maple Avenue.Out of consideration for others if you have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask. Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website from the 8:30 service. Special Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday April 14 Holy Communion and Stripping the Altar 7:30pm Good Friday April 15-Tenebrae Service and Veneration of the Cross 7:30pm Easter Eve- April 16 Great Vigil of Easter and lighting of new fire Holy Communion 7:30pm Easter Day April 17 Feast of the ResurrectionChoral Eucharist and Sermon 8:30 and 10:30 am

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS PASTOR 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 Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Services are streamed online @ www. setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B27 water to achieve a plum red appearance. In what I call the ‘Raku’ version of this patina, variations in the surface coloration are created by pressing the white-hot copper onto wood, causing flames and smoke which change what would have been an even, plum red finish into more organic tan and dark brown colors. The diverse materials I work with require a combination of goldsmithing techniques to turn them into a piece of finished jewelry.” “At the Reboli Center, we not only admire Keith’s beautiful designs and unique materials, but also that for more than 20 years he has been donating a portion of the sales for his ‘heart’ earrings to the Family of Woodstock. This organization provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence. At shows, buyers of ‘heart’ earrings are given a SASE to send the full cost of the earrings directly to the shelter. He truly is a gem,” said Lois Reboli, founder and president of The Reboli Center. The Reboli Center is located at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook. Operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and for more information, call 631-751-7707.

Meet the Reboli Center's Artisan of the Month, Keith Lewis During the month of April, the Reboli Center for Art and History in Stony Brook will showcase the art of jeweler Keith Lewis. Lewis was not like your average six year old. At that age, he began collecting corn silk from the family garden and bits of broken glass. He imagined them to be like gold and diamonds. Growing up in Europe and Asia, he continued to be enthralled by jewelry, so much so that at 12 years old, he learned to cut gems in South Korea at a lapidary shop and to cast and construct jewelry shortly afterwards. Lewis studied art at several universities and graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts in Goldsmithing from SUNY New Paltz in New York. Shortly after graduation, he participated in his first craft show and hasn’t stopped. In fact, Lewis has had the opportunity to show his work in nearly every major craft exhibition in the United States. His Mica Pod earrings were chosen

SPOTLIGHT ON ART

Keith Lewis in his studio. Photo from Reboli Center

to be the logo for the 2010 Smithsonian Craft2Wear exhibition. According to Lewis, his process for creating jewelry entails incorporating, “the materials, textures and surprises found in nature. I am currently using amber Mica which I layer with 23K gold-leaf, carving

volcanic stone and Anthracite, which I inset with natural pearls and precious stones. “In addition, I create my copper finishes using a Japanese technique called Hiirodo where I heat the finished copper shape until brightly glowing, then plunge it into boiling

From April 12 to July 10, the Reboli Center will present BLOOM, an uplifting, mixed media exhibition celebrating the end of winter and the rebirth of the environment that surrounds us and featuring never yet before exhibited Joseph Reboli originals and reproductions along with the works of various New York-based artists.

Religious D irectory 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. Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm and Fridays 3:30-5:00 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy & 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.

S E TA U K E T P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating & sharing the love of God since 1660 All are welcome! THE REV. CHUCK CARY TEMPORARY SUPPLY PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Worship with us in-person Sundays at 9:30AM Masks required Our service is available via live-stream. Visit www.setauketpresbyterian.org Holy Week Schedule Maundy Thursday Service with Communion

April 14 at 7:30PM Good Friday Tenebrae April 15 at 8:00PM Easter Sunday April 17 6:30AM Sunrise Service (outdoors) 9:30AM Sanctuary Service 11:00AM* Sanctuary Service *Children’s Easter Activity after the 11AM Service We are a More Light and Matthew 25 congregation We believe ALL are created in the image of God and we actively engage in making our faith come alive.

Quaker QUAKER

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit. We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of

simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children. Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Go to uufsb.org for live-streamed YouTube link.worship services. Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person attendance is limited to 50 people, and all in-person attendees must show proof of vaccination Go to uufsb.org to register in advance.

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Thursday 7

Stony Brook Walking Tour

Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization for a Secrets of Stony Brook Village walking tour at 11:50 a.m. and again at 3:50 p.m. Hear some newly uncovered stories while strolling through the historic village. $10 per person. Reservations required by call 751-2244.

April 7 to April 14, 2022

HHS Lunch & Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch & Learn series at Encore Luxury Living, 300 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho from noon to 2 p.m. Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky will discuss stories intertwined with ghost tales and local history from her latest book, Haunted Long Island Mysteries followed by a book signing. $50 per person includes a gourmet two-course meal. To RSVP, visit www.huntingthistoricalsociety.org.

All Souls Church in Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays poetry series via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Richard Bronson, the featured poet will be Carmen Bugan. An open-reading will follow; all are welcome to read one of their own poems. For more information, call 655-7798. Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/

Art reception

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will kick off the first of a series of Thankful Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Reichert Planetarium. The evening will feature a family-friendly planetarium show titled Stars: The Powerhouse of the Universe narrated by actor Mark Hamill. After the show, astronomy educators will invite visitors to look through telescopes at the night sky – weather permitting. The event is free but registration is required by visiting www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

An evening of jazz

Join The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook for an evening of jazz with the 17-member Jazz Loft Big Band at 7 p.m. Led by Jazz Loft founder and trumpeter Tom Manuel, the band will perform jazz standards, original compositions and arrangements written by band members. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Putt & Pub Crawl

Second Saturdays Poetry Reading

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will host a Volunteer Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Come and speak with representatives from local organizations including the Northport Historical Society, Huntington Historical Society, Island Harvest Food Bank, RSVP Suffolk, Northport Arts Coalition, East Northport Chamber of Commerce, Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary and more. To register, call 261-6930.

Thankful Thursdays

Trout Unlimited Fly-Casting Clinics Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a Trout Unlimited Fly-Casting Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants learn the art of fly casting as well as fly-tying, conservation, and safety techniques. The clinic also offers participants, who must be 16 years and older, tips on equipment and tackle needs. Free but $8 vehicle use fee. To register, call 265-1054. The Port Jefferson Rotary Club will host the 5th annual Putt and Pub Crawl throughout the Village of Port Jefferson today from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit nine locations including Billie’s, Barito, Wave Bar at Danfords, Gourmet Burger Bistro, Port Bistro & Pub, PJ Lobster House, Port Jeff Brewing Co., Ruvo, and Tommy’s Place. For more information and to register, visit www. portjeffrotary.org.

Volunteer Fair

Join Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket for an opening art reception for its latest exhibit, Prolonged Perception by Doug Reina, from 6 to 8 p.m. The solo exhibit highlights the artist’s exploration of obscure, ordinary spaces of contemporary life that are often shielded from view. For more information, call 751-2676 or visit www. gallerynorth.org.

Fly-casting clinic

Gallery North ArTalk WHERE EAGLES FLY The Huntington Jewish Center hosts a World Music concert titled Where Eagles Fly highlighting music from Armenia, Spain and Argentina with, from left, Yves Dhar, Solange Merdinian and Sami Merdinian on April 10 at 4 p.m.

Friday 8

Wintertide concert

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will offer an early morning birdwatch and architecture tour with the Vanderbilt’s director of curatorial affairs at 8 a.m. Participants will enjoy the unique opportunity to view the Vanderbilt estate in the early dawn hours, when the grounds are still closed but the birds are active. Bring binoculars. $12 per person, members free, To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Saturday 9

Birdwatching at the Vanderbilt

Fling Into Spring Carnival

Fling into spring and join Newton Shows for a three day carnival at Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai today from 6 to 9 p.m., April 9 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and April 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with rides, games, food vendors and a children’s magic and illusion show on April 9 and 10 at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Fun for the whole family! For advance tickets, visit www.newtonshows. com. For more information, call 509-0882.

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Part Jefferson continues its Wintertide concert series with a concert by Rupert Wates, an award-winning singersongwriter from the UK, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5 donation at the door. Questions? Call 802-2160.

Fling Into Spring Carnival See April 8 listing.

Train Station Cleanup

Bring your gloves, rakes and brooms to the Stony Brook Train Station’s annual cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Join the Three Village Civic Association, the Three Village Community Trust, Stony Brook University, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and others for this Earth Day event. For more informaton, email hjmones@gmail.com. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Join Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket for an ArTalk with artist Doug Reina at 6 p.m. Sit down with Reina and Gallery North’s Executive Director, Ned Puchner, for a discussion about Reina’s creative practice and the focus of his recent paintings. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Call 751-2676 for more information.

Vanderbilt lecture

Best-selling author and historian Betsy Prioleau will speak about her latest book, Diamonds and Deadlines: A Tale of Greed, Deceit, and a Female Tycoon in the Gilded Age, the first major biography of the glamorous and scandalous Miriam Leslie – a titan of publishing and an unsung hero of women’s suffrage, at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport at 6 p.m. The event will be followed by a book signing. Tickets are $20, members free. To order, visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Saturdays at Six concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook welcomes Romanian born violinist Joenne Dumitrascu in concert at 6 p.m. Titled “A Musical Trip Around The World,” the program will showcasing works written for solo violin from 18th-century’s most wellknown composers of Europe’s royal courts to the rising voices of present-day artists reflecting on the Covid-19 pandemic. Call 655-7798 for more information.

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The Queen’s Cartoonists

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes The Queen’s Cartoonists to its Recital Hall at 7 p.m. See projected cartoon classics paired with a tour-de-force of the Swing Era’s zaniest and most creative music, written and or adapted for classic cartoons. Fun for the whole family! Tickets are $52 to $60. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

Sunday 10

Fling Into Spring Carnival See April 8 listing.

Port Jeff Winter Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market will be held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson through April 25. This year’s vendors include Brownies N’ Stuff, Joann’s Desserts, Farm Fresh Potions, Mello Munch Awesome Granola, O Honey Bee Farm, Sweet Melissa Dip, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Spilt Milk Macarons and many more. For more information, call 802-2160.

Open House & Tour

The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James will hold an open house and tour of its facility from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with a reception for its latest art exhibit celebrating music and musicians for Jazz Month from 1 to 2 p.m. All are welcome. For further details, call 984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

Antiques Roadshow

Walk-ins MUST pay in cash at the start of tour. For more information, call 751-3730.

Ridotto concert

The Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington will host a Ridotto concert, concerts “with a touch of Theatre” titled Where Eagles Fly at 4 p.m. The program will highlight music from Armenia, Spain and Argentina. Vibrant music by Komitas, Guastavino, DeFalla and others for Mezzo-soprano, Violin, Cello and Piano is performed by Solange Merdinian, voice, Sami Merdinian, violin, Yves Dhar, cello and Philip Fischer, piano. Tickets are $30 general admission, $25 seniors, $20 members, and $12 students. To order, call 385-0373 email or Ridotto@optonline.net

Monday 11

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register. Questions? Email Danlovestrivia@ gmail.com.

Civic Association Meeting

The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a general meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information call 744-6952.

Tuesday 12

Indoor Gardening program

Join Celebrate St. James for a Little Green Indoor Gardening program at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Horticulturist Jean Dowling will lead you through an exploration of succulent plants and terrarium environments. Create your own mini-plant design to take home! A fun afternoon to tune up your green thumb for spring. Donation of $15, $10 seniors. To register, call 984-0201 or visit www. celebratestjames.org.

Garden Club Meeting

The Three Village Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 10 a.m. Following the regular business meeting, a program titled “Invasive Plants” will be presented by Sue Avery. New members welcome. Call 751-2743.

Wednesday 13 Poetry at the library

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a live poetry reading from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Poet David Mills will read from his recent collection “Boneyarn,” the first book of poems about slavery in New York City. Registration is required, Call 928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Audubon lecture

The Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society will present a virtual lecture titled

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will host an Antiques Roadshow from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Do you wonder how much your family heirloom is worth? Do you own a special piece and want to know its value? Three antique/collectible experts will be on hand to give you a verbal appraisal on your items. $18 per item at the door (2 items max per person. Please no large items. For more information, call 421-5835, ext. 206.

Emerson Quartet in concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook present the Emerson String Quartet in concert in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. The program will include Haydn’s “Seven Last Words of Christ” and Beethoven’s Op. 132. Tickets range from $52 to $56. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Thursday 14 Vanderbilt lecture

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will welcome Heather J. Lynch for the inaugural lecture in museum’s “Ecology and Climate Change Lecture Series” titled Mapping Penguins, with Satellites, Drones, and Other Technologies at 7 p.m. Professor Lynch will share insights from her innovative research into the population dynamics of penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula due to climate change, tourism, and fishing. Tickets are $6 per person. To register, visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Theater

‘Steel Magnolias’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Steel Magnolias from April 9 to May 7. Come on down to Truvy’s Louisiana beauty shop where six strong women share their hopes and dreams. Beginning on the day of debutante Shelby’s wedding, the play traces this eccentric and lovable cast of characters as they support each other through life’s many challenges. Stop by for some great laughs and unforgettable friendship. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 9289100 or visit theatrethree.com.

Maritime History Walking Tour

Join the Three Village Historical Society for a maritime history walking tour titled Down the Ways, the Wooden Ship Era at 2 p.m. Led by Historian Beverly C. Tyler, guests will learn about shipbuilders, ship captains, and families prominent in Setauket’s maritime history. The walking tour explores the Dyer’s Neck-East Setauket Historic Shipbuilding District where coast-wise and ocean-going ships were built and where these local families, lived, worked and died. You will see the carpenter shop where the construction planning took place and visit the area where completed ships wintered over and where the bones of these ships rest today. Tours leave from the Brookhaven Town Dock, 58 Shore Road, East Setauket. $20 per person. Walkins welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended by visiting www.tvhs.org.

Recent Discoveries About Bird Song via Zoom at 7 p.m. Dr. David Lahti, professor from Queens College, will share the latest revelations about bird songs, thanks to our modest house finch which was introduced here from California in the 1940s. In the last decade his laboratory has contributed to this bird’s research prominence with studies of house finch song in New York, California, and Hawaii. This research has resulted in various interesting discoveries that will be discussed in this lecture. To register, visit www.hobaudubon.org.

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CALOGERO’S TALE Critics are raving about the John W. Engeman’s production of ‘A Bronx Tale’! The show runs through May 8. Photo from Engeman Theater

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road, Selden presents Henry V by Shakespeare at the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building on April 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 24 at 2 p.m. Mature content. General admission is $14, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75, veterans and Suffolk students with current ID receive one free ticket. To order, call 451-4163.

‘Kinky Boots’

April 14 & September 22

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Kinky Boots from May 19 to July 3. With songs by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, this ‘dazzling, sassy and uplifting musical celebrates a joyous story, inspired by true life events, taking you from the factory floor of a men’s shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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‘The Automat’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Spring Series continues on April 11 with a screening of “The Automat” at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. Chock-full of rich archival footage of old Philadelphia and NYC, this everything-you-wanted-to-know-aboutautomats film is a lighthearted trip through the history of Horn & Hardart’s iconic and innovative eateries. Led by the irrepressible Mel Brooks, the film also features an impressive roster of celebrities (Colin Powell, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Carl Reiner, to name a few) waxing nostalgic on their experiences at the nickel-driven restaurants and their dreamy lemon meringue pie. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Lisa Hurwitz moderated by Tom Needham, Host of The Sounds of Film at WUSB radio. Tickets are $10 per person at the door or at www. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

Vendors Wanted

◆ Calling all makers, artisans and crafters! Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket welcomes vendors for its annual Easter Egg Hunts on April 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 per day or $80 both days for a 10’ by 10’ spot. Call 631-6898172 or email Folks@bennersfarm.com for further info

◆ Huntington Historical Society will hold its annual “Antiques in April” sale on the grounds of the Daniel Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington on April 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $100 registration fee for vendors. Visit www.huntingthistoricalsociety.org for an application or call 631-427-7045, ext. 401. ◆ The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor seeks antique vendors for its outdoor Spring Antique Sale on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an application, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. For more information, call 631-367-3418. ◆ Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach seeks vendors for its Spring Craft Fair on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date May 22). $50 for a 10X10 spot. Food trucks also wanted. For more information, email Alex at alexandra_gallo@ aol.com. ◆ Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown seeks vendors for its Spring Farm Festival on May 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Call 631-265-6768 for more information. ◆ Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn is looking for craft vendors for its annual outdoor Friends of the Library Craft & Flea Market on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The non-refundable fee for a 10X10 space is $35. To apply, visit www.harborfieldslibrary. org/friends. ◆ East End Arts, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead will host the 26th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Downtown Riverhead on May 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Craft/artisan vendors and food/beverage vendors may visit www.eastendarts.org for an application or call 631-727-0900.

‘Mamma Mia!’

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The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents A Bronx Tale from March 24 to May 8. Based on Chazz Palminteri’s classic movie, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring a doo-wop score, A Bronx Tale is a story about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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movies introduced and discussed by Graduate Fellow Antonio Fideleo including Corpo Celeste (2011) on April 11, Le Meraviglie (2014) on April 18, Lazzaro Felice (2018) on April 25 and Omelia Contadina (2020) on May 2. Films are in Italian with English subtitles. All screenings begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 632-7444.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 2021-2022 with Mamma Mia! from May 21 to June 25. ABBA’s timeless hits tell the enchanting story! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. Featuring such chart toppers as “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” and “Dancing Queen,” this is a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 9289100 or visit theatrethree.com.

Film

Italian Film Series

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, Room E-4340, Melville Library, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a series of film screenings of Alice Rorwacher

THE AUTOMAT Take a trip down memory lane with a screening of ‘The Automat’ at Theatre Three on April 11 at 7 p.m., part of the award-winning Port Jefferson Documentary Series spring line-up. Photo from PJDS

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SBU SPORTSWEEK APRIL 7 TO APRIL 13, 2022

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Baseball sweeps doubleheader at Hartford to win series The Stony Brook baseball team entered the day down a game in its weekend set with Hartford on April 2. They finished the day with a pair of wins and a series victory, winning 9-5 and 7-5 to sweep Saturday's double dip at Dunkin' Donuts Park. Shane Paradine finished the day 4-for-7, hitting .571 with a pair of doubles and a home run, leading the Seawolves in all three categories. Colton Book earned the win in game number one, throwing two scoreless in relief while striking out three. Devin Sharkey received the win in game two, a 2.1 inning relief effort. The big blow for Stony Brook in the opener was a four-run ninth in a seveninning contest, as Matt Brown-Eiring's fielder's choice allowed the go-ahead run to score. He would then score on an error by the third baseman that plated two. In game two, the Seawolves scored in four of the seven frames, including a pair of runs in three innings. A RBI groundout and wild pitch gave Stony Brook the lead in the fifth before a two-run double in the sixth from Evan Giordano gave the Seawolves muchneeded insurance.

SBU Seawolves Home Games #12 Evan Giordano takes a swing during last Saturday's game. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

"I'm very proud of the guys. The last two weekends, we've dropped that first game but we have been able to lock back in and battle back to win the series. Today specifically... it is not easy to sweep doubleheaders but we were able to be physically and mentally tough. We had some guys sick and then some guys get

hurt but everybody stepped up and we were able to get the win," said head coach Matt Senk. 'Today was a total team effort and I couldn't be more proud of our team." The team returns home for a three-game set with UAlbany. First pitch on Friday is slated for 3 p.m., at Joe Nathan Field.

Women's lacrosse celebrates victory over Arizona Sun Devils Sophomore midfielder Ellie Masera and junior attacker Kailyn Hart each tallied six points, leading the No. 5 Stony Brook women's lacrosse program to a 16-4 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on April 1 at LaValle Stadium. Masera recorded a five-spot in the goal column, adding 11 draw controls on the day. Hart had four goals and two assists, leading her squad in the facilitation department. 10 different players recorded an assist on the afternoon, with four different players recording multiple goals. Hart started the scoring as the Seawolves raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. The home team used a 5-0 run in the second quarter to pull away, establishing a six-goal advantage with 2:45 in the second frame. They went two better in the second half, rattling off the first eight goals. "You know, Friday night, our team was excited to be out here. We had a lot of Long

Island youth teams here and their [Arizona State] assistant is an alum. They brought a lot of intensity early on and we were a little rattled," said head coach Joe Spallina after the game. "I didn't want to call timeout. I wanted to see how they would handle adversity and handle the situation and I thought they did a good job of getting through. Once #12 Elli Masera scored 6 points during Friday's game. we got that first goal, it Photo from Stony Brook Athletics calmed us down. This is the formula for us right now: getting stops another day. ... I'm proud of our kids. We're defensively and play smart and efficiently playing really good lacrosse. We've learned on offense. Sometimes that means putting a lot as the season has gone on but we are the ball in the corner and living to fight making major strides," he added.

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Feel-good musical Madagascar returns to the Engeman Theater BY HEIDI SUTTON

Ladies and gentleman — it’s showtime! Dreamworks’ Madagascar: A Musical Adventure is back at the Engeman Theater in Northport in all its glory through May 8. Based on the much-loved 2015 animated comedy by the same name, the show follows the adventures of four best friends from New York’s Central Park Zoo — Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe. It’s Marty’s 10th birthday and his friends throw him a surprise party. When it’s time to blow out the candles, the zebra’s only wish is to go to the wild. After the party he bumps into a bunch of plotting penguins who also want to escape from the zoo and go to Antarctica and Marty follows them to Grand Central Station. Discovering that their friend has gone, Alex, Melman and Gloria go after him but they and the penguins are soon recaptured by the zookeepers, tranquilized, and placed in crates en route to Kenya. On the boat the penguins escape their crate, take control of the ship and cause the crates to fall overboard and wash up on the shores of Madagascar.

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Photo by Christine Carrion/John W. Engeman Theater

There they meet the illustrious King Julien, self-proclaimed Lord of the RingTailed Lemurs, and his adviser, Maurice who see Alex as their new protector from the bloodthirsty foosa “who are always bothering us and ripping our limbs off.”

While the three vegetarians enjoy the lemur’s daily diet of seaweed on a stick, Alex the carnivore starts to get hungry for his favorite food, steak, and begins to look at his best friends in a new light. Will the four friends be rescued in time or will someone

end up on Alex’s dinner plate? Directed by Andrew McCluskey, the show is funny, fast-paced and wildly engaging. All of the actors are excellent with special mention to the scene-stealing Jae Hughes as the narcissistic King Julien. The songs, including “Wild and Free,” “Relax, Be Cool, Chill Out,” are terrific as well. Choreographed by Jillian Sharpe, the big musical numbers — “Steak,“ “Living in Paradise,” and the iconic “I Like to Move It” — bring Cast the audience to their feet. Justin Autz Utilizing the set from Daniel Bishop Lainey Carney the theater’s current Main Taylor DeMott Stage production “A Bronx Jae Hughes Giovanni Marnie Tale,” the stage comes alive through the use of lighting, Jiillian Sharpe Eddie Weiss sound effects (like Alex’s Rachel Zulawski roar and the ship’s horn), props and costumes. The standing ovation at the end of last Saturday’s performance was well-deserved. Don’t miss this one. The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. through May 8 (no show on April 17) with special spring break performances on April 21 and 22 at 11 a.m. All seats are $20. To order, call 631261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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Let’s have some fun and celebrate the world of art with the Times Beacon Record News Media’s Third Edition Coloring Book coloring contest for the young and young at heart.

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Children - ages 5 -12 Teens - ages 13-19 Adults- ages 20+ HOW TO ENTER: 3 WAYS

Simply color in a page of your choice, scan or take a photo, then submit your drawing by one of the following methods: Please include your name, age, town and email/phone number. 1) Post on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags #BankonLIArts. Be sure to tag @BankofAmerica and @tbrnewsmedia in your post. 2) Email your drawing to loveourphotos@ tbrnewsmedia.com with “Artist Coloring Book” in the subject line. 3) Mail in your drawing to TBR News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733, Attn: Artist Coloring Book.

The deadline to enter is April 28, 2022.

The Mount Sinai Fire Department, 746 Mount Sinai Coram Rd, Mount Sinai invites the community to a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on April 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Don't forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny! Admission at the door is $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, under age 4 free. For more information, call 473-2418.

HOW TO VOTE:

Starting on April 30, 2022 – Head over to www.facebook.com/ TBRNewsMedia to check out the galleries and vote for your favorite photo in each age category! The photo with the most likes in each category will be declared the winner, discretion of the judges and social media scores.

Pee Wee Gardening

The Holtsville Ecology Site & Animal Preserve, Buckley Road, Holtsville offers Spring Pee Wee Gardening Classes for ages 3 to 5 years. Children will learn about the environment, animals and plants through crafts and stories. Classes are Tuesdays on April 12, 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. or Wednesdays on April 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $50 per child. Call 451-5330 to register.

Deadline to vote is May 19, 2022. Winners will be oﬃcially announced the week of May 30, 2022.

THEATER 'Madagascar'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Dreamworks' Madagascar: A Musical Adventure from April 2 to May 8. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Winners will be featured in the Times Beacon Record and in local Bank of America financial centers.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase your odds of winning. Contest begins March 10, 2022 at 12:01AM EST and ends May 19, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST Limit one (1) entry per person. All entries must be original and entirely created by the entrant. There are no restrictions on what an entrant can use to color the image. Entries will be judged based on creativity, coloring skill and overall artistic ability according to that age category. One winner from each age group (5-12, 13-19, 20 and older) will be determined by the judges in their sole discretion. The decisions of the judges will be final. All entries become the property of TBR News Media and Bank of America and may be used or reproduced in any manner and for any purpose by TBR NewsMedia and Bank of America without additional consent or compensation, and will not be acknowledged or returned. Winners will have their art work displayed in a local branch of Bank of America. By participating, Contest entrants: (1) represent that they have complied with these Official Contest Rules; (2) have received parental consent and grant TBR news Media and Bank of America the right to use his or her name, city, state, and likeness, (3) release TBR News Media and Bank of America from all and all liability in connection with this Contest. TBR News Media is not responsible for lost, late or misdirected entries, or incomplete/incorrect entries.

Scrimshaw Detectives

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Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will present a Fairy Garden Workshop for children ages 4 to 10 on April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. Take a tour around the Children ages 3 to 5 can sign up for a six-week gardening farm to find all the natural materials class at the Holtsville Ecology Site starting next week. to build your very own fairy garden. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure Come find some plants, flowers, dirt, stones, galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar will moss, fairies, gnomes and more! $40 per leave audiences with no choice but to “Move child. Advance registration is required by It, Move It!” All seats are $20. To order, call calling 689-8172. 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B33. Pancakes with the Easter Bunny

Calling private investigators! For the month of April, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Scrimshaw Detectives! Spy around the museum and look for clues to uncover secret meanings hidden in scrimshaw art. When you complete your tasks, design and etch your own scrimshaw box to take home. For ages 5 and up. Admission plus $10 per participant. Call 3673418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Disney's 'High School Musical Jr.'

We're all in this together! Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown in Disney’s High School Musical Jr. from April 15 to May 15. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs will have you dancing in your seats! All seats are $25. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit'

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit hops over to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from April 16 to May 7 (sensory sensitive performance on April 24). Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, the McGregors and all their friends come to life in this delightful musical adaption suggested by the characters created by Beatrix Potter. Fun for the entire family and a Theatre Three tradition for spring break! $10 per person. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Royal Princess Party

Come one, come all to a Royal Princess Party at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from April 18 to 22 at 11 a.m. Everyone's favorite princesses return to the Royal Kingdom of Smithtown to get together and celebrate their stories. Join Royal Historians as they guide you through meeting each of the princesses, teaching the morals behind each of their stories and singing along to their favorite songs in this immersive play. Princesses, princes, and royal families of all ages are welcome to attend but must be with an adult at all times. The special surprises and magical touches make this show a royal treat! All seats are $16. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

See a list of this week's Easter Egg Hunts on page B35.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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Easter egg hunts Egg Hunt at the Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will host an Egg Hunt for children up to age 6 on April 9-10 and April 15-16 with 20-minute sessions scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. $12 per child, $5 helper siblings ages 7 to 12, $7 adults, $6 seniors. Registration is required. www.cshfishhatchery.org, 516-692-6768.

Miller Place

The Miller Place – Mount Sinai Historical Society will host two spring egg hunts with games and crafts on April 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for ages 0 to 4 and 2:30 to 3:30 for children ages 5 to 8 with a limit of 8 eggs per child. All eggs and prizes will be non food items. Bring a small basket or container. $5 per child. Advance registration is required through Eventbrite (2022EggHunt.eventbrite. com). www.mpmshistoricalsociety.org.

Rocky Point

Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School, 525 Route 25A, Rocky Point will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 6 and under on April 9 at 11:30 a.m. with free Easter candy for all participants. Sponsored by the Rocky Point Lions Club. First rain date is April 10 at 11:30 a.m., second rain date is April 16 at 11:30 p.m.

St. James

St. James Chamber of Commerce presents a free Spring Egg Hunt at Deepwells Farm Parking Field, Route 25A and Moriches Road, St. James on April 9 at 1 p.m. for children 1 to 10 years of age with prizes and fun galore. Bring a basket and a camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. 584-8510.

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ey kids! We’re having a spring coloring contest for ages 4 to 8. Color this picture and enter to win 4 tickets to ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’ courtesy of Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. The rules are simple — just have fun! Drop off or mail your courtesy coloring page to Times Beacon Photo of Theatre Three Record News Media, 185 Main Street, Setauket, NY 11733 by April 16. Winner will be notified by April 18 and all entries will be printed in the issue of April 21. Good luck!

Join the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown for two Easter Egg Hunts on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Enjoy refreshments, hanging out with the farm animals, and a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny in between hunts. Please bring your own baskets. Admission to the farm is $5 per person via Eventbrite. For more information, call 631-265-6768. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts an Egg Hunt and Enchanted Forest event on April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy egg hunts, games, live animal presentations, crafts, face painting, entertainment and more! A special long eared guest will be available for photo opportunities. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Ages 2 and up $20 each, adults $5. Visit www. sweetbriarnc.org to register.

Next week’s egg hunts will be in the issue of April 14.

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What You Need to Know About Brain Tumors OUR EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Agnes Kowalska, MD Neurologist, Neuro-Oncologist. Co-Director, Neuro-Oncology Center

uncontrolled cell growth. People with certain genetic conditions also have an increased risk of developing tumors of the central nervous system. There have also been some reports of people in the same family developing brain tumors who don’t have any of these genetic syndromes.

What are the symptoms? Charles Mikell, MD Neurosurgeon Co-Director, Neuro-Oncology Center

Dr. Kowalska: Symptoms vary depending on the size and location of the tumor. Many symptoms are related to an increase in pressure in and around the brain. The most common symptoms include: headache, seizure, nausea, vomiting (usually in the morning), personality changes, irritability, drowsiness, depression, decrease in heart rate and breathing, and, eventually, coma if not treated.

How is a brain tumor diagnosed? Our Neuro-Oncology Center is led by Dr. Agnes Kowalska, one of the few neurologists in the country who is board certified in both neurology and neuro-oncology, and Dr. Charles Mikell, a neurosurgeon with expertise in treating the broad range of brain tumors.

What is a brain tumor? Dr. Kowalska: A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. When a tumor originates in the brain, it’s called a primary brain tumor. When it comes from another part of the body and travels to the brain, it’s called a metastatic or secondary tumor. Brain tumors can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous), depending on their cell growth.

What causes brain tumors? Dr. Mikell: The majority of brain tumors are the result of gene abnormalities that cause

Dr. Kowalska: In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, a computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be performed to evaluate your specific case. At Stony Brook, you may be a candidate for a simultaneous positron emission tomography (PET/MRI). Simultaneous PET/MRI can more accurately localize the tumor, which is ideal for surgical planning. And with PET/MRI, patients are exposed to much lower levels of radiation than with PET/CT. At Stony Brook, you may also undergo a scan and a biopsy where a cell sample is removed for analysis. And you may also see physicians from multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, neurology and radiation oncology. Together, they will map out a treatment plan tailored to your needs and best outcomes.

What is the treatment for brain tumors? Dr. Mikell: At Stony Brook, we can often treat tumors declared inoperable or untreatable by other centers. We have a number of tools, including laser ablation, awake surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. We have high

success rates with both benign and cancerous tumors and in patients with more than one tumor or condition. We also offer minimally invasive procedures with tiny incisions, such as laser ablation and endoscopic surgery, which can be better than open surgeries, as they reduce pain, recovery time and the risk of infection and complication. At Stony Brook, we offer flexible approaches for the best outcomes.

What’s the Stony Brook difference? Dr. Kowalska: Our Neuro-Oncology Center provides complete care for primary and metastatic brain tumors. Our collaborative approach involves experts from neurology, neurosurgery, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and neuroradiology. And our chemotherapy suite offers the most advanced therapies. As an academic health center, we also value research highly. It contributes to advancements in the field and gives patients access to the most novel treatment options. For people with malignant brain tumors, we offer clinical trials that are not offered anywhere else on Long Island. For information about our active brain tumor clinical trials, visit: bit.ly/sbclinicaltrials.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kowalska in Neurology, call (631) 444-2599. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mikell in Neurosurgery, call (631) 444-1213 (option1). For more information, call (631) 4954-2323 or visit neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu/ centers/neuro-onco. 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. 22031234H

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