Arts & Lifestyles - August 19, 2021

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LOCAL COLOR

West Meadow Afternoon

by Mary Jane Van Zeijts

ALSO: Long Island Museum presents three new exhibits B25 • Greek Festival returns to Port Jefferson B26

Preemies aren’t just small babies.

They’re different.

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SO THEY NEED THINGS DESIGNED JUST FOR THEM. INCLUDING THEIR MEDICAL CARE. That’s why,

10 years ago, we created an all-private-room, state-of-the-art NICU for babies born too early or with special medical needs.

As a level III facility, we offer the highest level of neonatal intensive care in Suffolk County. And with our unique NICU High-Risk Clinic, your baby can continue to be followed for two to three years to help ensure development is on track.

Most NICU hospital stays are unplanned. But you can plan ahead to give birth at Stony Brook where we’re fully prepared to care for your baby, whenever he or she arrives.

To learn more, visit stonybrookchildrens.org/justforkids

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The quicker, the dirtier, the better!

Boat building competition returns to Port Jefferson

BY KIMBERLY BROWN

This weekend bring your friends and family to Port Jefferson Harbor to experience the legendary and captivating Sikaflex “Quick and Dirty” Boat Building Competition.

Sponsored by the Sika Corporation, a supplier of marine adhesives and sealants, the event provides would-be boat designers and builders a chance to showcase their creative skills and talents.

Hosted by the Long Island Seaport and Eco Center (LISEC), the tenth annual competition will be held over a two-day period, Aug. 21 and 22. On Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., visitors can watch twomember teams, who are working under a time limit of five hours, build their boats in the parking lot of Harborfront Park next to Bayles Boat Shop.

“It’s great to be back,” said Len Carolan, the event’s coordinator. “This year we have about ten teams, so it seems like everyone is ready to get out there and have some fun again and that’s what it’s meant to be about.”

The challenge? Not only do the contestants have to finish constructing their makeshift boat within a few hours, but they are also expected to assemble it using a mere supply of plywood, plastic cable ties, and Sikaflex sealant — no nails or screws allowed!

On Sunday from 9 a.m to noon, the teams will finish painting their masterpieces, covering the boat in fun designs, and

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patterns. Finally, at 2 p.m, the teams will race each other in Port Jefferson Harbor to compete for first prize.

“I think the time limit is what keeps some people away from trying because they’re thinking ‘How could we build a boat in five hours?’ but it gets done and always turns out great,” Carolan said.

Teams ranking in first, second, and third place will receive trophies for their boat racing success, but there will also be a prize for the team that has the most original design. Following the award ceremony, LISEC will raffle off a special item made at the Bayles Boat Shop. “We thought we should do something a little different for the raffle this year, so we built a 14-foot stand-up paddle board at the shop,” Carolan said. “We have one team that builds a different raffle boat each year — next year we will have a 16-foot canoe.”

Tickets for the raffle range between $5 and $20 and the paddle board will be on display throughout the weekend.

According to Carolan, the “Quick and Dirty” boat race is still welcoming teams to join in on the fun. The entry fee is $100 and each team must seek a sponsor, or sponsor themselves. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor this annual event.

For more information on how to participate, visit www.lisec.org or contact Len Carolan at ltcarolan@optonline.net.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

An arsenal of treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea

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Increased fall risk is a consequence of sleep apnea Sleep is critical for physical and mental health, yet many struggle to get quality, restful sleep. For those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), quality sleep is elusive. This can cause serious physical and mental health impacts.

BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD Sleep apnea is an abnormal pause in breathing that occurs at least five times an hour while sleeping and can be caused by either airway obstruction (OSA), brain signal failure (central sleep apnea), or a combination of these two (complex sleep apnea). Estimates indicate that approximately 30 million people suffer from sleep apnea in the United States (1).

Here, our focus is on OSA, which can be classified as either mild, moderate or severe.

It’s estimated that 80 percent of moderate and severe OSA are undiagnosed.

Risk factors for OSA include chronic nasal congestion, large neck circumference, excess weight or obesity, alcohol use, smoking and a family history (2). Fortunately, many of the risk factors are modifiable.

Significant symptoms of OSA include daytime fatigue, loud snoring, breathing cessation observed by another, impaired concentration and morning headaches.

These symptoms, while significant, are not the worst problems. OSA is also associated with a list of serious consequences, such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and depression.

Fortunately, we have an arsenal of treatment options, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices; oral appliances; lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation and reduced alcohol intake; and some medications.

Cardiovascular disease risk

In an observational study, the risk of cardiovascular mortality increased in a linear fashion with the severity of OSA (3). In other words, in those with mild-tomoderate untreated sleep apnea, there was a 60 percent increased risk of death; and in the severe group, this risk jumped considerably, 250 percent. However, the good news is that treating patients with CPAP considerably decreased their risk by 81 percent for mild-

Approximately 30 million people suffer from sleep apnea in the U.S. Photo from Brandpoint to-moderate patients and 45 percent for severe OSA patients. This study involved 1,116 women over a six-year duration.

Another observational study with male subjects showed similar risks of cardiovascular disease with sleep apnea and benefits of CPAP treatment (4). There were more than 1,500 men in this study with a 10-year followup. The authors concluded that severe sleep apnea increases the risk of nonfatal and fatal cardiovascular events, and CPAP was effective in stemming these occurrences.

In a third study, this time involving the elderly, OSA increased the risk of cardiovascular death in mild-to-moderate patients and in those with severe OSA by 38 and 125 percent, respectively (5). But, as in the previous studies, CPAP decreased the risk in both groups significantly. In the elderly, an increased risk of falls, cognitive decline and difficult-to-control high blood pressure may be signs of OSA.

Cancer association

In sleep apnea patients under age 65, a study showed an increased risk of cancer (6). The authors believe that intermittent low levels of oxygen, which are caused by the many frequent short bouts of breathing cessation during sleep, may be responsible for the development of tumors and their subsequent growth.

The greater the percentage of time patients spend in hypoxia (low oxygen) at night, the greater the risk of cancer. For those patients with more than 12 percent low-oxygen levels at night, there is a twofold increased risk of cancer development when compared to those with less than 1.2 percent low-oxygen levels.

Male sexual function

It appears that erectile dysfunction (ED) may also be associated with OSA. CPAP may decrease this incidence. This was demonstrated in a small study involving 92 men with ED (7). The surprising aspect of this study was that, at baseline, the

participants were overweight, not obese, on average and were young, at 45 years old.

In those with mild OSA, the CPAP had a beneficial effect in over half of the men. For those with moderate and severe OSA, the effect was still significant, though not as robust, at 29 and 27 percent, respectively.

Dietary approach

Although CPAP can be quite effective, it may not be well tolerated by everyone.

In some of my patients, their goal is to discontinue their CPAP. Diet may be an alternative to CPAP, or may be used in combination with CPAP. In a small study of those with moderateto-severe OSA levels, a low-energy diet showed positive results. A low-energy diet implies a low-calorie approach, such as a diet that is plant-based and nutrient-rich. It makes sense, since weight loss is important.

In the study, almost 50 percent of those who followed this type of diet were able to discontinue CPAP (8). The results endured for at least one year.

The bottom line is that if you think you or someone else is suffering from sleep apnea, it is very important to go to a sleep lab to be evaluated, and then go to your doctor for a follow-up. Don’t suffer from sleep apnea and, more importantly, don’t let obstructive sleep apnea cause severe complications, possibly robbing you of more than sleep.

There are effective treatments.

References:

(1)sleepapnea.org.(2)JAMA.2004;291(16):2013.

(3) Ann Intern Med. 2012 Jan 17;156(2):115-122.

(4) Lancet. 2005 Mar 19-25;365(9464):1046-1053.

(5) Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2012;186(9):909916. (6) Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2012 Nov. 15.

(7) APSS annual meeting: abstract No. 0574. (8) BMJ. 2011;342:d3017.

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African drumming circle offered

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will present an African Drumming Circle in September.

Sharon Pataky and Tracy Hamilton will be teaching a 12- week semester of 1 hour classes (in person and zoom) on Friday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There are many benefits from learning the African drum (djembe and dunun). Being in a communal drum circle reduces anxiety, reduces stress and gives one a feeling of connection with those around you.

The drum is a vehicle for different kinds of transformation. It can transform an emotional state from one of anger, sadness or conflict into a state or feeling of wellbeing. For more information about drum purchasing, tuition information and class schedule, call Linda at 631-543 0337 or email edlinmik9@gmail.com.

Long Island Comedy Festival

Save the date! Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts the 15th annual Long Island Comedy Festival on Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Paul Anthony, Friday's comedians include John Santo, Aiko Tanaka, Eric Haft and Chris Roach.

Saturday's comedic line-up includes Talia Reese, Dennis Rooney, Mark DeMayo and Richie Byrne. Tickets are $35 per person.

To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Seeking donations

Calling all animal lovers! Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton is in need of canned cat and dog food, bleach, paper towels, large garbage bags, blankets and towels. The no-kill haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 631-727-5731.

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MONEY MATTERS

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK Meet YETI!

Start thinking about your retirement income plan

If you’re getting close to retirement, you’re probably thinking about the ways your life will soon be changing.

And one key transition involves your income — instead of being able to count on a regular paycheck, as you’ve done for decades, you’ll now need to put BY MICHAEL CHRISTODOULOU together an income stream on your own. How can you get started?

It’s helpful that you begin thinking about retirement income well before you actually retire. Many people don’t — in fact, 61% of retirees wish they had done better at planning for the financial aspects of their retirement, according to an Edward Jones/ Age Wave study titled Retirement in the Time of Coronavirus: What a Difference a Year Makes.

Fortunately, there’s much you can do to create and manage your retirement income.

Here are a few suggestions: Consider ways to boost income. As you approach retirement, you’ll want to explore ways of potentially boosting your income. Can you afford to delay taking Social Security so your monthly checks will be bigger? Can you increase your contributions to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, including taking advantage of catchup contributions if you’re age 50 or older?

Should you consider adding products that can provide you with an income stream that can potentially last your lifetime?

Calculate your expenses. How much money will you need each year during your

retirement? The answer depends somewhat on your goals. For example, if you plan to travel extensively, you may need more income than someone who stays close to home. And no matter how you plan to spend your days in retirement, you’ll need to budget for health care expenses. Many people underestimate what they’ll need, but these costs can easily add up to several thousand dollars a year, even with Medicare.

Review your investment mix. It’s always a good idea to review your investment mix at least once a year to ensure it’s still appropriate for your needs. But it’s especially important to analyze your investments in the years immediately preceding your retirement. At this point, you may need to adjust the mix to lower the risk level. However, you probably won’t want to sell all your growth-oriented investments and replace them with more conservative ones — even during retirement, you’ll likely need some growth potential in your portfolio to help you stay ahead of inflation.

Create a sustainable withdrawal rate.

Once you’re retired, you will likely need to start taking money from your IRA and 401(k) or similar plan. But it’s important not to take too much out in your early years as a retiree, since you don’t want to risk outliving your income. A financial professional can help you create a sustainable withdrawal rate based on your age, level of assets, family situation and other factors.

By planning ahead, and making the right moves, you can boost your confidence in your ability to maintain enough income to last throughout your retirement. And with a sense of financial security, you’ll be freer to enjoy an active lifestyle during your years as a retiree.

Michael Christodoulou, ChFC®, AAMS®, CRPC®, CRPS® is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in Stony Brook. Member SIPC.

This week's shelter pet is Yeti, a 2-year-old female shepherd mix who was recued from a high kill shelter in Georgia. She is now safe at Kent Animal Shelter and ready for her furever home. This sweet girl is friendly to all people and dogs and loves to go for long walks.

Yeti shows best outside of her current kennel and would love to have the opportunity to meet you! She comes spayed, microchipped and is up to date on all her shots.

Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The shelter is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about Yeti, call 727-5731, ext. 1 or visit kentanimalshelter.com.

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Medicaid will pay the long-term care needs for individuals who meet certain income and asset criteria. This means that Medicaid will pay the high cost of home care or nursing home care for seniors.

Since Medicaid is a means tested BY NANCY BURNER ESQ. program, many people believe that they cannot access benefits. This common misconception results in people failing to plan ahead and spending down most of their assets before realizing their mistake. Yet, even with little planning, families can preserve funds by moving assets out of the Medicaid applicant’s name.

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A durable power of attorney allows an agent to step into the applicant’s shoes as a fiduciary.

A comprehensive power of attorney allows the agent to transfer assets, gain eligibility and apply for Medicaid. This is crucial if the applicant has become incapacitated — or cannot easily meet with an attorney. Without giving an agent the authority to do this planning, optimal asset protection may not be possible.

Community Medicaid covers home care needs in the home. There is currently no

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lookback period for Community Medicaid.

This means an applicant can transfer assets one month and apply for Medicaid benefits the following month.

In contrast, with Chronic Medicaid — which covers nursing home care — there is a 5-year lookback. Thus, an applicant is penalized for transfers made for less than fair market value or “gifted” within the 5 years immediately before institutionalization. But, there are certain exempt transfers that can be made within the 5-year lookback period which make an applicant immediately eligible for Chronic Medicaid.

Exempt transfers include transferring an unlimited amount of money to a spouse or

disabled child. To effectuate these transfers, the Medicaid applicant must either complete the paperwork or have a valid power of attorney allowing another to do so.

Often, the Medicaid applicant does not have capacity to transfer the assets or complete the application. The agent under a power of attorney can do this emergency planning and preserve assets even in the eleventh hour. The only alternative when there is no power of attorney and the applicant has no capacity, is applying to the court for guardianship.

When protecting income in the Community Medicaid setting, a pooled income trust is typically required. An

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applicant for Community Medicaid has an income limit of $904.00 per month, plus the cost of health insurance premiums.

Individuals with income that exceeds this level must contribute the excess income to their cost of long term care each month.

This can be avoided with the establishment of a pooled income trust. If the Medicaid applicant does not have capacity, an agent through a power of attorney will need to establish a pooled income trust on their behalf.

The power of attorney must specifically grant the agent the authority to establish trusts.

Without such a power, the excess income cannot be preserved.

Finally, the actual Medicaid application and corresponding paperwork needs the Medicaid applicant’s signature. If the applicant is unable to sign the paperwork, an agent under a power of attorney may sign the paperwork on their behalf. Additionally, numerous financial documents must be submitted (i.e. proof of income, tax returns, bank statements). Gathering this information from specific institutions requires a power of attorney granting such authority.

A valid and comprehensive power of attorney is an integral part of any estate plan, especially when dealing with Medicaid eligibility. The power of attorney is used in every step of the process and proves to be invaluable in preserving assets and income.

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COVER STORY

Local artists take center stage in Gallery North's latest exhibit

BY TARA MAE

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fter a 3 year absence, Local Color returns to Gallery North, a proclamation of the connection between art, artist, and community. On view from Aug. 19 to Sept. 26, the exhibit is presented in conjunction with the North Shore Artists Coalition and includes a reception and Open Studio Tour.

The beautiful show features artists whose work is both universal and local in impact, meaning, and appeal. “[Executive Director] Ned Puchner and I decided to bring Local Color back this year and re-envision it to show through these artists what local culture is about. The exhibit is defining the role artists play in shaping identity of community and showing diversity of how artists define community: creating culture, creating beautiful and impactful work, adding to the identity through their outreach, etc,” said curator Kate Schwarting.

The show’s art is as varied as its interpretation of theme, featuring oil and acrylic paintings, photography, sculptures, and digital renderings.

Thirty artists, from St. James to Mount Sinai, will be featured including Kelynn Alder, Arts. codes (Margaret Schedel and Melissa Clarke), Fred Badalamenti, Joan Branca, Sheila Breck, Pam Brown, Nancy Bueti-Randall, Sue Contessa, Micheal Drakopoulos, Paul Edelson, Peter Galasso, Han Qin, LoVid, Flo Kemp, Karen Kemp, Jim Lecky, Jim Molloy, Carlos Morales, Patricia Morrison, Patricia Paladines, Mel Pekarsky, Alicia R. Peterson, Doug Reina, Joseph Rotella, Angela Stratton, Mary Jane van Zeijts, Lorraine Walsh, Annmarie Waugh, Marlene Weinstein, and Christian White.

“What is so special about this exhibition is that each artist brings a different thing to the exhibition,” explained Schwarting. “A plein air painter captures the essence of a familiar location and allows us to see it in different light; someone else [deals] with a scientific topic that is so difficult to comprehend, but creates art that enables us to know through physical form and visual cues.”

Several of the participants are also activists who champion social, technological, and environmental awareness and change through their art.

According to Schwarting, a number of the artists were recruited through the gallery’s association with the North Shore Artists Coalition, while others were invited by her and Puchner.

Pam Brown, a sculptor who lives in Stony Brook and co-founder of the coalition, helped facilitate the partnership between the group and the gallery. Her piece, Armour, is a sculpture fabricated out of sheet metal, wire, boar bristles, and vinyl. Brown’s efforts in

Clockwise from top, Coastal by Jim Molloy; White Goddess by Qin Han; Boys Night Out by Doug Reina; and Jupiter Red Spots by Alicia R. Peterson Images from Gallery North

facilitating the relationship between Gallery North and the North Shore Artists Coalition reflect the connection she sees between art and community outreach.

“Community engagement creates an opportunity for the arts and artists to be seen by their communities — it initiates new ways for the public and artists to build connections between different groups. It brings together communities so they can articulate their own history and culture and to acknowledge that art is taking place in a larger context,” she said.

For artist Doug Reina of Stony Brook, who has exhibited at Gallery North in the past, showing his work in Local Color is reconnecting with a “fun, summertime tradition.”

“My work is about sharing the interesting, touching, emotional, funny, beautiful, sad human things that mean something to me with the viewer,” said Reina. His oil painting, titled Boys Night Out, depicts 4 teenage boys sneaking out of the house on a summer night. “The painting is based on real life experiences we

had when our son was that age,” he explained.

Interpersonal connection is a recurring subject of the show’s art. This focus extends outward into explorations of our interactions with and responsibility to the world-at-large.

Han Qin of St. James will be entering her cyanotype on paper, White Goddess, which incorporates digital photo editing, drawing, and papermaking. It was inspired by two poems: “The White Goddess” by Robert Graves and “Quiet Night Thoughts” by Li Bai. “I started the White Goddess series during my pregnancy and have been developing it until now. Poetry and life experience are the main inspirations. The idea behind the artwork becomes a shared experience that brings people together,” she said.

“We as a people have a long continuous personal storyline. Artwork is the moment on the storyline. My moment connects with others’ moments in their individual storylines;

thus, a web of emotional connections builds up. That is a community, too,” said Qin. Such cultural connections are enhanced through community involvement. In this spirit, exhibiting artists of Local Color will also be featured in an Open Studio Tour hosted by the North Shore Artists Coalition and Gallery North on Sept. 25 and 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

“With one piece from each of the selected artists in the exhibit itself, the Open Studio Tour allows for an expanded view of the individual artists,” said Schwarting.

Gallery North, 90 North Coutry Road, Setauket presents Local Color from Aug. 19 to Sept. 26. Join the artists for an opening reception tonight, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 631-751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

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MOVIE REVIEW

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‘Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home’ returns to local theaters Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Superhero movie The Suicide Squad consistently amuses REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Superhero movies don’t aim for high art.

The goal is big box office sales. For the most part, they have never been awards fodder and rarely make best film lists. However, that doesn’t preclude examples of great craft, skill, and even insight. They are not revisionist art descending into the mire of pretension (yes, you, Green Knight) or thrillers aspiring to greater depth (don’t look away when I’m talking to you, Old). Historically, superhero movies strive for entertainment. And there is nothing wrong with that.

The Suicide Squad is the follow-up to Suicide Squad (2016), differentiated by losing its definite article. A sequel? A spinoff? A reboot? A relaunch? There are carryovers from the previous film, so it’s not a completely new entity. But, for whatever reasons, the recent incarnation is a vast improvement— funnier and smarter and far better paced. It is also R-rated, as opposed to the previous PG-13, which means this is a more violent, gorier outing.

There is plenty of plot centering around a group of villains given the opportunity to reduce their prison sentences by running covert missions for the United States government. Task Force X lands on a Southern American island nation, Coro Maltese, after a military insurrection puts the country in the hands of an anti-American faction.

Task Force X—the titular Suicide Squad—is sent to destroy Project Starfish, a laboratory housed in a Nazi-era fortress, Jötunheim. The experiment is a giant alien starfish that the new regime will use against its enemies, most notably America.

The Task Force splits into two squads, with one unit almost completely eradicated in an ambush. Only its leader, Col. Rick Flag, and the mercurial Harley Quinn evade death.

Bloodsport leads the surviving, joined by Peacemaker, King Shark, Polka-Dot Man, and Ratcatcher 2. They unite with rebel forces, led by Sol Soria, who agree to assist them.

Added to the mix is the Thinker, the eccentric scientist who is running Project Starfish. Most of the action is the Suicide Squad invading the capital and laying siege to Jötunheim. Along the way, there is massive carnage, with bodies being shot, blown up, torn apart, and even eaten. This is not a Disney movie.

There is plenty of plot centering around a group of villains given the opportunity to reduce their prison sentences by running covert missions for the United States government.

Perhaps not quite as irreverent as Deadpool, The Suicide Squad consistently amuses. While the humor is, for the most part, sophomoric, the jokes usually land. The writing is smart(ish) and the direction is brisk—both due to James Gunn’s clear vision. And he has assembled a first-rate cast that somehow makes it all worthwhile.

Idris Elba is terrific as Bloodsport, who reluctantly heads his team to help his daughter. His dry wit, spot-on delivery, and underlying humanity give dimension without losing the danger. John Cena’s Peacemaker is equal parts flag-waving psychotic and macho frat boy. The contrast of Elba’s selfaware Bloodsport and Cena’s almost oblivious Peacemaker create a wonderful contrast. Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag is less showy but brings both an aww-shucks integrity and wide-eyed understanding.

Sylvester Stallone voices the bizarre hybrid, man-eating King Shark, with just the right monosyllabic innocence. David Dastmalchian shows depth in the melancholy Polka-Dot

Man, one of the more eccentric characters, and has the best line in the film. Daniela Melchior is the perfect millennial slackerwith-a-heart-of gold, Ratcatcher 2 (with an adorable CGI sidekick rodent, Sebastian).

Peter Capaldi’s Thinker is an appropriately underplayed mad scientist, with just enough danger to avoid caricature.

And, of course, Margot Robbie’s third time as Harley Quinn is just as impulsive, amoral, and insane; it is a psychotic tour-deforce. But in this rogue’s gallery, Viola Davis’s Amanda Waller is the most cold-blooded.

Davis, an exceptional chameleon of an actor, is chillingly methodical as the program leader.

What separates the focus on villains rather than superheroes is often the angst. Few characters are more brooding than Batman, and even Superman has found a darker side.

What works so well in The Suicide Squad is that there is little indulgence or over-sentimentality.

Genuine moments of compassion flash throughout, and they enrich the experience, but Gunn never dwells as he moves on to the next fight, explosion, and decapitation. He creates hyper-real environments.

Waller rules over the agency with an iron fist, but that doesn’t stop her subordinates from making side bets on who will survive the mission, a nod towards office pools.

A screaming match between Bloodsport and his daughter is both over-the-top and recognizably domestic. Gunn’s world is the intersection of the extreme with honest threads of reality.

If you’re looking for art, look elsewhere.

But if you’re looking for easy laughs, first-rate special effects, and a good—if extremely violent—escape, you could do worse than The Suicide Squad.

The film is now playing in local theaters and streaming on HBO Max.

Calling all Trekkies! In addition to being the 55th anniversary of Star Trek, this year also marks the 35th anniversary of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. To celebrate, Paramount Pictures and Fathom Events will “beam” a remastered version of The Voyage Home to select movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, Aug. 19 (which also would have been Gene Roddenberry’s 100th birthday) and Sunday, Aug. 22.

This special screening will also include a featurette called “Three Picture Saga,” featuring cast and crew exploring the backstory of the story arc seen in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

Plot: When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd Century, Captain Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind. Exploring this strange new world, they encounter punk rock, pizza and exact-change buses that are as alien as anything in the far reaches of the galaxy.

“We are so proud to work with Paramount to bring this Star Trek film back to theaters for the 35th anniversary,” said Tom Lucas, VP of Studio Relations at Fathom Events in a statement. “Between being nominated for four Academy Awards and the unconventional storyline, this film, in particular, deserves the bigscreen treatment.”

The event is set to coincide not only with the film’s 35th anniversary, but also with its upcoming release on 4K UHD Blu-ray in Star Trek: The Original 4-Movie Collection, set to hit shelves on September 7.

Screenings will be held at AMC Stony Brook 17, 2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook at 3 and 7 p.m. on both days and at Island Cinema De Lux, 185 Morris Ave., Holtsville at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19 and 3 p.m. on Aug. 22. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

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COOKING COVE

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hether it’s on the village green or in a local park, at a band shell or the beach, reggae or rock, classical or country, an outdoor concert accompanied by an elegant picnic is as good as it gets.

One especially savory main dish cooked ahead, then served at room temperature or chilled, accompanied by a salad, some crusty bread and a bottle of good wine works well, and bringing along some nice dishes, table linens and even some candles makes it really special. Dessert can be cheese and fruit to nibble while you’re listening or something incredibly sinful if you prefer. A paella is especially good as is a tomato and goat cheese tart or poached salmon with dill mayonnaise.

Paella YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut up into large pieces • 1 Vidalia onion, chopped • 1 large bell pepper, (any color) diced • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 2 cups long grain rice, (not instant) • Pinch saffron, dissolved in a little hot broth • 3 1/2 to 4 cups broth, white wine, water or a combination • 1 pound seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, lobster, squid) • 1 pound cut up fresh tomatoes DIRECTIONS:

In a large skillet heat oil over mediumhigh heat. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper and cook, turning chicken until nicely browned on both sides (about 3 to 4 minutes each side) and stirring onion and pepper until a little soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice and saffron, stir, then add liquid and stir again; add seafood and

stir once more. Cook over medium heat, but do not stir any more because a good paella forms a nice crust on the bottom.

Continue to cook, adding a little more liquid if the rice still seems hard after all the liquid has been absorbed. Ten minutes before serving sprinkle tomatoes on top.

Serve warm or at room temperature in pan with a sangria or chilled fruity white wine.

Herb-Poached Salmon with Dill Mayonnaise YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS:

Poached Salmon

• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth • 1 cup dry white wine • 2 sprigs fresh thyme • 2 sprigs fresh dill • 2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley • 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt to taste • 1 teaspoon black or white peppercorns • 2 pounds fresh salmon, cut into 6 even pieces

Dill Mayonnaise

• 3/4 cup good quality mayonnaise • 1/4 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons cream • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill • 1/3 cup snipped fresh chives • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 6 fresh dill sprigs • 6 fresh lemon slices DIRECTIONS:

In a wide deep skillet combine the broth, wine, thyme, dill, parsley, shallot, lemon juice, salt and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer; gently add salmon (if liquid doesn’t completely cover fish, add boiling water just to cover); partially cover skillet and simmer until salmon is cooked

through, about 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spatula, gently remove salmon to platter, let sit 10 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and chill. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cream, chopped dill, chives, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and chill. Serve cold or at room temperature; garnish with dill sprigs and lemon slices and serve with dill mayonnaise and sliced cucumbers.

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • Nonstick olive oil cooking spray • One 10-inch pastry crust • 3 level tablespoons prepared mustard • 1 1/2 pounds garden tomatoes, sliced • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil • 2 large eggs • 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a tart pan with nonstick cooking spray, then line bottom and sides with pastry crust; run a rolling pin over the top edges to even out the crust; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spread mustard evenly over bottom of crust, then arrange tomatoes in overlapping pattern over mustard; sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs. While crust is chilling, in a medium bowl whisk or beat together the eggs and goat cheese, pour over tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil.

Place in oven and bake 30 to 40 minutes until top is dark golden. Remove from oven, let cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp arugula and Belgian endive salad.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, stay alert this week because bold and potent feelings may be drummed up and will need to be addressed promptly. Now isn’t the time to deflect or procrastinate.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You’re the wildcard in various situations, Virgo.

People may expect one thing from you, but then you deliver something else. Keep people on their toes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Step back and examine the big picture, Libra. If you don’t, you may get lost in the small details. Take some time away for yourself if the need arises.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Explore some hidden talents, Scorpio. Something you do as a hobby or just for fun could provide an opportunity for an entrepreneurial endeavor.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may need to step into the spotlight more often, even if doing so takes you out of your comfort zone. You can do it with the support of a few friends.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you are seeking a clear mind, it is best to get away from home for a few days to be free from distraction. Too much going on in your life can limit possibilities.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Now is an ideal time to clear out social media accounts and do some digital housekeeping, Aquarius. Keep the online friends whom you interact with in person.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Emotions are bound to be intense for a little while, Pisces. You may be inspired to make some major changes in your life.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, emotional awakenings may change your goals for the time being. Expect opportunities for more travel or even new educational endeavors.

Involve Pisces in your decisions.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep a light schedule this week because you may have to fit something in at the last minute. This is an easy week to connect with others as well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Powerful revelations can stir up many emotions, Gemini. You may need to take time out to process some new developments. Look to others for support.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Elements of your health and well-being may need to be addressed sometime soon, Cancer.

Other things have been taking priority and you need to focus on improving health.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

BNL’s Zhangbu Xu, others prove 87-year-old theories of famous physicists Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Gregory Breit and John Wheeler were right in the 1930s and Werner Heisenberg and Hans Heinrich Euler in 1936 and John Toll in the 1950s were also right.

Breit, who was born in Russia and came to the United States in 1915, and Wheeler, who was the first American involved in the theoretical development of the atomic bomb, wrote a paper that offered theoretical ideas about how to produce mass from energy.

Breit and Wheeler suggested that colliding light particles could create pairs of electrons and their antimatter opposites, known as positrons. This idea was an extension of one of Albert Einstein’s most famous equations, E=mc2, converting pure energy into matter in its simplest form.

Working at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, a team of scientists in the STAR Collaboration has provided experimental proof that the ideas of some of these earlier physicists were correct.

“To create the conditions which the theory predicted, even that process is quite exhausting, but actually quite exciting,” said Zhangbu Xu, a senior scientist at BNL in the physics department.

The researchers published their results recently in Physics Review Letters, which provides a connection to Breit and Wheeler, who published their original work in a predecessor periodical called Physics Review.

While Breit and Wheeler wrote that the probability of two gamma rays colliding was “hopeless,” they suggested that accelerated heavy ions could be an alternative, which is exactly what the researchers at RHIC did.

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The STAR team, for Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC, also proved another theory proposed decades ago by physicists Heisenberg, who also described the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and Hans Heinrich Euler in 1936 and John Toll, who would later become the second president at Stony Brook University, in the 1950s.

These physicists predicted that a powerful magnetic field could polarize a vacuum of empty space.

This polarized vacuum should deflect the paths of photons depending on photon polarization.

Researchers had never seen this polarization-dependent deflection, called birefringence, in a vacuum on Earth until this set of experiments.

Creating mass from energy

Xu and others started with a gold ion. Without its electrons, the 79 protons in the gold ion have a positive charge, which, when projected at high speeds, triggers a magnetic field that spirals around the particle as it travels.

Once the ion reaches a high enough speed, the strength of the magnetic field equals the strength of the perpendicular electric field.

This creates a photon that hovers around the ion.

The speeds necessary for this experiment is even closer to the speed of light, at 99.995%, than ivory soap is to being pure, at 99.44%.

When the ions move past each other without colliding, the photon fields interact. The researchers studied the angular distribution patterns of each electron and its partner positron.

“We also measured all the energy, mass distribution, and quantum numbers of the system,” Daniel Brandenburg, a Goldhaber Fellow at BNL who analyzed the

Zhangbu Xu in front of the STAR detector at Brookhaven National Lab’s Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. Photo from BNL

STAR data, said in a statement.

Even in 1934, Xu said, the researchers realized the cross section for the photons to interact was so small that it was almost impossible to create conditions necessary for such an experiment.

“Only in the last 10 years, with the new angular distribution of e-plus [positrons] and e-minus [electrons] can we say, ‘Hey, this is from the photon/ photon creation,’” Xu said.

Bending light in a vacuum

Heisenberg and Euler in 1936 and Toll in the 1950’s theorized that a powerful magnetic field could polarize a vacuum, which should deflect the paths of photons. Toll calculated in theory how the light scatters off strong magnetic fields and how that connects to the creation of the electron and positron pair, Xu explained. “That is exactly what we did almost 70 years later,” he said.

This is the first experiment on Earth that demonstrates experimentally that polarization affects the interactions of light with the magnetic field in a vacuum.

‘I’ve been working on this project for 20 years. I have witnessed and participated in quite a few exciting discoveries RHIC has produced. These are very high on my list.’

— ZHANGBU XU

Xu explained that one of the reasons this principle hasn’t been observed often is that the effect is small without a “huge magnetic field. That’s why it was predicted many decades ago, but we didn’t observe it.”

Scientists who were a part of this work appreciated the connection to theories their famous and successful predecessors had proposed decades earlier.

“Both of these findings build on predictions made by some of the great physicists in the early 20th century,” Frank Geurts, a professor at Rice University, said in a statement.

The work on bending light through a vacuum is a relatively new part of the research effort.

Three years ago, the scientists realized they could study this, which was a surprising moment, Xu said.

“Many of our collaborators (myself included) did not know

what vacuum birefringence was a few years ago,” he said. “This is why scientific discovery is exciting. You don’t know what nature has prepared for you.

Sometimes you stumble on something exciting. Sometimes, there is a null set (empty hand) in your endeavor.

Xu lives in East Setauket.

His son Kevin is earning his bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is studying science and engineering.

His daughter Isabel is a junior at Ward Melville High School.

As for the recent work, Xu, who earned his PhD and completed two years of postdoctoral research at Yale before coming to BNL, said he is pleased with the results.

“I’ve been working on this project for 20 years,” he said. “I have witnessed and participated in quite a few exciting discoveries RHIC has produced. These are very high on my list.”

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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 To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 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, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

(Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date.

Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 to 4:45pm or by Appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Bereavement: 631-941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631-941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 x 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00 pm closed ... reopening TBD 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 witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity ... so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only 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

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 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. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE 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

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 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

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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.

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 and 9:30am

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Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Online service continues 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel.

The service is accessible anytime thereafter.

We are going to hold our Sunday service at 10:00AM out of doors, on the east side of the church. Bring chair, mask and we will socially distance from each other. We also have Sunday School at the same time, outdoors.

We continue with our Online Service, at 10AM and anytime thereafter, on our You Tube channel with Reverend Phil Hobson.

The online service with Rev. Hobson on our You Tube channel continues at 10Am and is accessible anytime Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm.

Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL

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 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 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the Church

Barnum

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 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel. Please wear masks.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. 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 MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 10:00 AM Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Sanctuary Music at Noon Sundays in our beautiful, historic church & Facebook Live Soothe your soul and revive your spirit with 30-minute performances by pianist Alex Pryrodny and guest artists Taize service every last Sunday of the month Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3pm- Tuesdays & Saturdays www.stjohns1745.org FOLLOW us on Facebook

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

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Religious D irectory Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson Tel: 631-473-0894 Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS, PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

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

9:30am followed by a coffee fellowship. The wearing of masks while attending service is optional. 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 thechurch to speak to them.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 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.

Lutheran-ELCA Methodist 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

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 June 1-September 30 Indoor Service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary.

We will continue to follow CDC Guidelines.

Masks not required if fully vaccinated. Please maintain social distancing if not fully vaccinated.

Outdoor Parking Lot Service 10:30am each Sunday. Service of Holy Communion. Masks not required. Maintain Social Distancing. Bring your own lawn chairs or stay in your car and listen over your radio.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our summer worship schedule is one service at

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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 Every 3rd Sunday only Outdoor service at 10am Services are streamed online @www.setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School meets online 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!

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

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 and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person worship in Fellowship hall Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks requires-social distancing possible. Childcare availableBasic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Bell Choir All ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

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 www.uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG)

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

Times ... and dates

Thursday 19 Estate Walk & Talk

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts an Estate Walk & Talk today, Friday and Saturday at noon and again at 1 p.m. Join a museum educator for a walking tour of the Vanderbilt estate and gardens and learn about architectural details and William Vanderbilt’s passion for travel, marine biology, and car racing. Tickets, which include general admission, are $16 adults, $15 seniors and students, and $13 children under 12. For more info, call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Aug. 19 to Aug. 26, 2021

Historic Harbor Tour

The Northport Historical Society hosts two Historic Harbor Tours — at 5:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Meet at Seymour’s Boatyard (63 Bayview Avenue) where you will board launches and enjoy a 45-minute cruise around Northport’s historic harbor. Guides will share stories about the boat builders, oystermen, and businesses that influenced the development of Northport as a thriving waterfront community.

Refreshments will be served afterward. Rain date is Aug. 13. Cost is $60 per person, $50 members at www.northporthistorical.org.

Friday 20

Estate Walk & Talk See Aug. 19 listing.

Port Jeff Greek Festival

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival today from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 21 from noon to 10 p.m. and Aug. 22 from noon to 10 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides and a giant raffle. Fireworks are Friday and Saturday nights. Call 473-0829 or visit www.portjeffgreekfest.com for more info.

See story on page B26..

Southbound in concert

Head over to Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai for an evening of country music! From 6 to 7 p.m., enjoy Country line dancing followed by a performance by Southbound. Indulge in food truck fare, ice cream, snacks, candy and beverages. Free.

Bring seat ing. Questions? Call 509-0882.

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

Port Jeff Greek Festival See Aug. 20 listing.

LISEC Sikaflex Boat Build See Aug. 21 listing.

Car Show and Swap Meet

Long Island Cars will present their "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show and Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds on Route 25A in Saint James from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring show cars from the 50's, 60's and 70's, one-of-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, street rods, muscle cars and imports, live music by The Fugitives, fun fair food and more. Rain date is Aug. 29. Admission is $10 adults, free for ages 12 years and under, free parking. Call 5675898 or visit www.LongIslandCars.com.

Grist Mill Tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook is open to the public for guided tours with a miller and a Country Store on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. through October.

Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children.

For more info, call 751-2244 or visit www. wmho.org.

Wind Down Sundays

Gregorian Chant at All Souls

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook, hosts a Gregorian Chant/Music of Taizé from 8 to 9 p.m. The historic chapel will be lit with candles and alive with the mystical sounds of Gregorian chant and Songs of Taizé, providing a time for quiet meditation to clear the mind and rest the soul.

This is a unique opportunity for reflection and/or silent prayer for people of all faiths (or no faith) searching for a spiritual connection in their lives. Call 516-607-9111.

Sunday 22

OLDIE BUT GOODIE Long Island Cars' Car Show & Swap Meet returns to Flowerfield Fairground in Saint James this Sunday, bringing together hot rods, muscle cars, antiques and custom automobiles like this 1956 Oldsmobile. Photo by Phyllis Aquino / Courtesy of Long Island Cars

Jazz Concert at Hap's Barn

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket hosts a special jazz concert featuring Carl Safina and his Natural Causes Band (Peter Slavov, Baron Lewis Jr., John Ludlow, David Futcher and Douglas Baldwin) at the Red Barn (Hap's Barn) from 6 to 8 p.m.

Come down with family and friends to hear nature-inspired tunes such as Dolphin Dance, Equinox, Solar and more! Bring seating. Free.

For more info, call 689-6146.

Happenings on Main Street

The Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at Northport Village Park at the harbor Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonight’s performance features the Kerry Kearney Band. Weather permitting. Bring seating and a picnic. Free.

Call 827-6827 or visit www.northportarts.org.

Musical Moments

The Kings Park Civic Association continues its Musical Moments in Kings Park summer concert series at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park at 7:30 p.m. with Beyond Fab (Beatles tribute band). Free. Weather permitting. Bring seating.

Saturday 21 Estate Walk & Talk See Aug. 12 listing.

Port Jeff Greek Festival See Aug. 20 listing.

LISEC Sikaflex Boat Build

LISEC and the Bayles Boat Shop will sponsor the 10th annual Sikaflex “Quick & Dirty” Boat Building Competition at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Two-person teams will construct a boat in five hours on Saturday and return on Sunday to decorate their boats and prepare to race them at 2 p.m. Prizes are awarded after the races for design, decoration, first built and race winners.

Call 689-8293 or visit www.lisec.org for more info. See story on page B3.

Scandinavian Fun Day

Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252, 201 Seventh St., St. James will host a Scandinavian Fun Day from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy axe throwing, cooking demos, kiddie korner, penny pitching, and more. For more info, call 5847510.

Farmingville Community Day

Join the Farmingville Residents Association, One More for Jesus Church, Helping Hands Outreach, Sachem Public Library and YMCA LI for its annual Community Day Festival at Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive on Aug. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Free admission. Held rain or shine. Call 2607411 or visit www.farmingvilleresidents.org.

The popular summer concert series continues at the historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with the The Joni Project (Songs by Joni Mitchell) at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. Free.

Questions? Call 689-6146 or visit www. frankmelvillepark.org.

Monday 23

Write America series

Join Book Revue in Huntington for the thirtieth episode of Write America live on CrowdCast at 7 p.m. The evening will feature award-winning poets Jamaal May and Lindsay Adkins as they read and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.bookrevue.com.

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.

Tuesday 24

Observations from Stone Bridge

As part of its summer program series, Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket welcomes naturalist John Turner for a talk titled Observations from Stone Bridge at the Red Barn at 11 a.m. Turner will discuss

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‘Grease’

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Grease is the word! Theatre Three 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Grease from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30. Since its electric Broadway debut, Grease has remained one of the world’s most popular musicals! Funny, frank, and featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” Grease follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations. Dust off your leather jackets and pull on your bobby socks, Grease will have you dancing in the aisles! Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

the park's four year Night Hawk migration observations which will kick off on Aug. 27 this year. Bring seating. Free. Call 689-6146.

Concerts at The Gazebo

Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. with The Blast (Beatles tribute band), courtesy of the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce. Free.

Weather permitting. Bring seating. Call 6725197 or visit www.nesconsetchamber.org.

Wednesday 25

Cruise Nights at The Shoppes

Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Wednesday through Oct. 27. Car enthusiasts from across Long Island will display their classic and coveted automobiles in The Shoppes parking lot. Free. Call 929-3500 or visit www.

EastWindLongIsland.com.

Sunset Concert in Port Jeff

The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council closes its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by D'Va Nation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Dogs welcome. Rain location inside Port Jefferson Village Center. Free. For more information, visit www.gpjac.org.

Northport Summerfest

The Northport Chamber of Commerce presents a free Summerfest concert featuring Milagro (Santana tribute band).at the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park at 7:30 p.m. Bring seating. Questions? Call 754-3905.

Thursday 26

Stony Brook Walking Tour

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents a Stony Brook Village Secrets Walking Tour at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:50 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful Stony Brook Village while hearing the quirky, real stories of the people who lived here and the landmarks that make it unique! Newly uncovered stories include the rumrunners of Stony Brook Harbor, William Tillman and his clash with Confederates, Mount’s painting palette, the creation of Creek Road, and the story of the Stony Brook Post Office’s wingflapping mechanical eagle. $10 per person. To register, call 751-2244 or visit www.wmho.org.

Holbrook Carnival

The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce presents its 26th annual Carnival, Festival and Fireworks Show on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook tonight and Aug. 27 from 6 to 11 p.m., Aug. 28 from 2 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 29 from 2 to 9 p.m. Enjoy carnival rides, games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment and fireworks. Questions? Call 471-2725.

Vendors wanted OUR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE Catch a free screening of Farming Long Island at Suffolk County Farm on Aug. 24.

Spy Stories on the Porch

(Rescheduled from July 29) Join the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket for Spy Stories on the Porch with TVHS Historian Bev Tyler and TVHS Education Director Donna Smith at 6 p.m. Stories include Benjamin Tallmadge and Nathan Hale at Yale at 6 p.m.; Selah Strong and Caleb Brewster on Strong’s Neck cliff at 6:30 p.m.; Benjamin Floyd, Loyalist and friend of Abraham Woodhull at 7 p.m.; and Austin Roe Rides to meet President George Washington at 7:30 p.m. Free. This event will be live streamed on the TVHS Facebook page as well. For more information, call 7513730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Harborside Concert

The Village of Port Jefferson presents its final Harborside concert of the season, First Ladies of Classic Disco, First Choice Musique at the Ferry Dock on West Broadway in Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. Bring seating. Free. Visit www.portjeff.com.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts a Native American Drumming Meditation program from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being.

Please call 655-7798 for more information.

Film

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’

Join the Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River for a free screening of “Godzilla vs. Kong” under the stars on Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Bring seating. Advance registration is required by visiting www.eastwindlongisland. com. Call 469-3545 for more info.

‘Farming Long Island’

Cinema Arts Centre, Cornell Cooperative Extension & Suffolk County Farm and Education Center will present a free outdoor screening of the independent documentary film, Farming Long Island at Suffolk County Farm & Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank on Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. followed by a Q&A at 9 p.m. The event will be preceded by music and free wagon rides at 5 p.m., a movieposter sale, panel & director discussions, a food truck, wine and beer along with some other fun surprises! Bring seating. Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

Musical Cabaret

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents Love Songs from Broadway’s Golden Age, a musical cabaret celebrating the talents of Smithtown’s finest, on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. Enjoy listening to some of Broadway’s most iconic love songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Tickets are $35, $30 seniors. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Shakespeare Festival

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and The Carriage House Players continue their annual Summer Shakespeare Festival with Titus Andronicus from Aug. 8 to 29. Shakespeare’s first tragedy, a tale of ambition and revenge, comes to the Vanderbilt stage with a modern spin on the classic material. Performances are held on the mansion courtyard stage Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children.

To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www. carriagehouseplayers.org.

»Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead is accepting applications for its 40th annual Hallockville Country Fair & Craft Show on Aug. 28 and 29. Call 298-5292 or visit www.hallockville.org. »The Davis Town Meeting House Society, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram seeks vendors for its annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Sept. 19. $25 per spot/$15 members. For a vendor application, call 804-2256. »Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook is seeking vendors for their Apple Festival (2021 version!) on Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 3). 10’ x 10’ spots are $40 each. Call or text 631-252-0777 for an application to reserve a space and for further information. »East End Arts in Riverhead seeks vendors and street painting artists for its 25th annual Community Street Painting Festival in downtown Riverhead on Sept. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 6. For an application, visit www.eastendarts.org. For more info, email mparsons@eastendarts.org. » Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks exhibitors for its Evening Market for Wildlife event in the fall. Date TBD. Looking for vendors who specialize in homemade, nature themed and one of a kind crafts; non-profits specializing in the natural world, environment and rescue; and food vendors. Call 979-6344 or visit www. sweetbriarnc.org.

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Long Island Museum reopens Aug. 20 with three new exhibits Art exhibit, Fragile, showcases work of LIMArts members

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he Long Island Museum (LIM) in Stony Brook unveils three exciting new exhibitions — Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light, Fire & Form: New Directions in Glass and the 8th annual LIMarts Members’ Exhibition, Fragile — this Friday, Aug. 20. All three will be on view through Dec. 19.

Peace may be found in both the practice and presence of art. Fragile explores how art enriches our lives, particularly during times of stress and strife. On display in the recently renovated Cowles Gallery in the History Museum and Visitors Center (pictured on the right), the show features works by 92 members of LIMarts, both amateur and professional, working in different formats and mediums including sculpture, printmaking, oil painting, watercolor, etc.

“LIMarts is a collaborative arts group designed for artists dedicated to creating a new forum within our cultural community,” said Neil Watson, Executive Director of the LIM. "The group offers space for the exhibition and sale of artwork, varied programming events, lectures and opportunities for social gathering with other artists and the public.”

All LIMarts members were invited to submit one piece for the exhibit, which enables the museum to introduce or amplify the art of local artists to its audience. Although a few of the artists have works already in the museum’s permanent collection, the art included in Fragile is being exhibited for the first time.

Thanks to a sponsorship by Maryellen and Michael Lubinsky, the museum was able to waive its normal commission; all proceeds from art sales will go directly to the artists.

Images courtesy of the LIM

There were no confines put on the artists’ interpretations of the theme, but they were constrained by space; each participant’s work had to fit on 12" x 12" canvas boards. This restriction enabled creative solutions and unique results.

“When everybody’s work is the same size, it distills a different type of beauty...they are all on the same panel and figuring it out,” said Joshua Ruff, Deputy Director of the LIM and the show's curator. “The diversity of approaches and how the exhibit was interpreted are amazing: fragile, as an idea, departure point, and concept."

During the past 19 months, emotional and physical fragility have been ideas arguably at the forefront of the collective conscience.

Most of the submissions were created during this time frame, and these ideas are recurring subjects, especially as they relate to the delicate nature of both the environment and human condition. Yet fragile does not equal weak, and the exhibit is also a testament to

Wisteria Library Lamp, ca. 1901, Tiffany Studios, NYC

how fragility can be infused with fortitude.

“This is not an exhibition of 92 different ways of suffering; rather it shows there is an inner reserve of strength in all of us. You can be vulnerable but have other positive qualities of strength. I think some of the artists were trying to say that you can be fragile but be strong or have a fragile environment that produces great beauty and great strength,” said Ruff.

Certain artists chose to explore the intersection of fragility and vulnerability by experimenting with new painting styles or artistic techniques. “Some artists were trying new things and you can be vulnerable when you are trying new things,” Ruff explained. “It's really impressive to see how many ways people approached the subject and how many different points of view and perspectives you see.”

Fire & Form: New Directions in Glass

Fire & Form: New Directions in Glass , organized by the Long Island Museum, will feature nearly 50 works from nine contemporary artists, all reinforcing that glass is a sculptural material of near-infinite artistic and narrative possibilities. The artists included in this exhibition represent some of the most renowned names in American contemporary glass: Joseph Cavalieri, Deborah Czeresko, Trefny Dix, Bengt Hokanson, Beth Lipman, Judith Schaechter, Andy Stenerson, Marianne Weil, and Toots Zynsky. These exceptional artists all demonstrate a variety of approaches, methods, and inspirational starting points. Fire & Form will inhabit more than 2,500 square feet in LIM’s History Museum and Visitor’s Center and will be accompanied by a richly illustrated 30-page catalogue that will be printed as a takeaway for visitors.

“Fire & Form and Tiffany Glass are two of the biggest and most beautiful exhibitions we have ever mounted here,” says Joshua Ruff, Deputy Director the LIM and one of the curators of Fire & Form. “The comparison between Tiffany’s approach with some of the striking other work people will see — modern stained glass, blown glass, and cast glass — will really give people some perspective on how versatile a medium it really is.”

Tiffany Glass:

Painting with Color and Light Organized by the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in Queens, Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light will be the first exhibition of its kind at the LIM. This compelling exhibition will include five windows, twenty lamps, and several displays showing how Louis C. Tiffany’s lamps were assembled, and how collectors today can distinguish between authentic lamps and forgeries.

The exhibition features some of the most celebrated of Tiffany’s works.

Chosen for their masterful rendering of nature in flowers or landscape scenes, they exemplify the rich and varied glass palette, sensitive color selection, and intricacy of design that was characteristic of Tiffany’s leaded-glass objects. This exhibition also highlights some of the key figures at Tiffany Studios who made essential contributions to the artistry of the windows and lamps— chemist Arthur J. Nash and designers Agnes Northrop and Clara Driscoll.

IF YOU GO

Acesa (Ascend), 2019; by Toots Zynsky; Heller Gallery, NYC

The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook. It is open Friday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (62 and older), $5 for students (including college students with IDs), $3.50 for people with disabilities (personal care assistants admitted for free), and free for children under the age of six. For more information about the above exhibits or orther programs at the LIM, call 631-751-0066 or visit longislandmuseum.org.

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Opa! Greek Festival returns to Port Jefferson this weekend

BY HEIDI SUTTON

Lovers of all things Greek will gather at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson this weekend when the church hosts its 59th annual Greek Festival on Friday, Aug. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22 from noon to 10 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, a variety of vendors, fireworks, church tours, live music, dancing and of course, traditional culinary delights.

Authentic mouth-watering foods such as gyros, tiropita (cheese pie), souvlaki, and spanakopita (spinach pie) will be served up, along with sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, koulourakia, baklava and loukoumades, a fried dough pastry favorite.

One of the main attractions at the festival is the over-the-top sweepstakes that the church holds. This year 200 prizes will be awarded from cars — a 2022

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 W4 is first prize — to a trip to Greece, cash prizes; Xbox; New York Giants tickets; a10-inch iPad; a 24" Smart TV, gift cards and much more.

Tickets for the sweepstakes are $100 each, limited to 3,999 tickets — meaning that one out of 20 will win a prize. The drawing will be held on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.

Fireworks will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Free shuttle buses will pick up attendees from Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket to transport them to festival on Saturday and Sunday only. Parking is also available at BASF Corporation across the street from the church. Admission to the festival is $2 requested donation per person.

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption is located at 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson. For more information, call the church office at 631-473-0894 or visit www.portjeffgreekfest.com.

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Funky Town Playground in concert

The Village of Port Jefferson will present a children’s concert by Funkytown Playground at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Come sing, dance, jump and jam! Free. Bring seating. For more info, call 473-4724.

Magic of Amore

As part of its Children’s Summer Theatre series, Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents the Magic of Amore on Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. This magic show will amaze and astound no matter your age! Colorful handkerchiefs turn to magic canes and objects materialize out of thin air. Bring seating. A vehicle use fee may be in effect. Call 269-4333.

Bat Safari

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a Bat Safari on Aug. 21 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures! Separate myth from reality during a walk around the park at dusk. As the sun sets, search for bats as they begin their evening insect hunt! $4 cash per person. Advance reservations are required by calling 265-1054.

Pirate Quest

Drop in at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor Tuesdays to Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 22 for a Pirate Quest. This drop-in program offers pirate fun where you can use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum.

Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. For ages 5 and up. Fee is $10 per participant plus admission fee to the museum. Call 367-3418.

Fiddler Crab Frenzy

Have you ever wondered who makes all those little holes in the sand close to the water's edge?

Odds are, it was a fiddler crab! Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park on Aug. 22 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for a walk around the marsh as you learn more about these fascinating little creatures and observe them in their natural environment! Bring water shoes. $4 cash per person. To register, visit Eventbrite. com and search for #NatureEdventure. For more info, call 581-1072.

Museum Together

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents its second installment of Museum Together on Aug. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. Families are

invited to spend time in the Hall of Fishes learning about the marine life in William Vanderbilt’s collection and create a work of art together. $10 per person, members are free. Call 854-5539 to reserve a space.

Sweetbriar Butterfly House open

Come meet the butterflies at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown!

The center’s enclosed outdoor butterfly vivarium is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily throughout the summer. Fee is $5 per adult, $3 seniors and children ages 2 to 12 (exact change please).

Questions? Call 979-6344.

Theater

'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. through Aug. 22. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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

MAGIC AT THE PARK Amore the Magician heads to Sunken Meadow Park on Aug. 21

‘Don’t Let the Pigeon …’

Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts for a musical production of Mo Willems’ “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown on various dates from Aug. 28 to Sept. 17. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

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