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Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Stefanie Cardamone, MD Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 60,000 women in Suffolk County. It’s a hormonal and metabolic condition that impacts a woman’s quality of life, reproductive and overall health.

What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common but complex condition that touches one in ten women of childbearing age. It is associated with the excess production of certain hormones called androgens, often associated with insulin resistance. PCOS can affect a woman’s metabolic, endocrine and reproductive systems. It is one of the most common causes of irregular menstrual cycles and infertility, as the high levels of androgens interfere with the development and release of eggs. For some, metabolic changes can result in weight gain, and the hormonal changes can be responsible for acne, excess body hair, and even male pattern baldness. PCOS can also increase the chance of developing uterine cancer in adulthood. These symptoms and consequences can have a negative impact on body image and mental health. PCOS can be associated with other related health disorders including obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In many cases, the signs and symptoms of PCOS develop in adolescence. Early diagnosis is important to

most effectively treat symptoms and to prevent complications and other associated conditions. Due to the systemic effects of PCOS, it requires a multidisciplinary team of physicians to properly care for the whole patient. In normal ovulation, the egg (follicle) ruptures through the outer surface (capsule) of the ovary. In women with PCOS, high androgen levels cause an excess number of small follicles to grow, but interfere with ovulation, resulting in a number of follicles (eggs) accumulating under the outer capsule of the ovary. This is why the disease, has been named Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

SYMPTOMS OF PCOS • • • • • • • •

Irregular or missed periods Infertility Hair growth on face and chin Excess body hair including on the back, chest or stomach Male-pattern baldness or thin head hair Weight gain, especially around the belly Acne or oily skin Darkening of the skin around the neck or other body folds

Who can get PCOS? PCOS symptoms typically start around the start of menstruation. Any woman of childbearing age can develop PCOS, but there also is a genetic component, so women are more likely to develop symptoms if another family member has it too. Women and teens who are overweight generally have a much greater chance of developing PCOS than those who are slimmer. We are currently learning more about possible prenatal and prepubertal risk factors such as poor fetal growth, low birth weight, and early onset of pubic hair.

Can it be cured? Although PCOS is not curable, there are many treatments available to reduce the impact PCOS can have on health, fertility and appearance. The clinical team should include endocrinologists, gynecologists, fertility experts, primary care providers, cardiologists, weight loss experts, dermatologists, mental health providers and nutritionists as they are needed. Every patient’s symptoms and goals are different and they may change over time. Nutrition and weight loss programs are paramount to help improve many of the symptoms of PCOS and prevent other negative health consequences. Many patients use hormone therapy to regulate their periods and improve excess hair growth and acne. A medication called Metformin may be prescribed to help

control blood sugar levels and obesity. Aesthetic programs like laser hair removal help with unwanted hair growth. For women struggling to conceive, medications can be used to help ovulation happen.

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This week's shelter pet is Zeus, a 3-year-old male Golden Retriever. This handsome boy was rescued from a Florida shelter by a local family and then surrendered to the Smithtown Animal Shelter. He is a sweet and affectionate dog that craves human contact and company. Zeus clearly lacked proper socialization in his early years. He is a timid and jumpy and needs a strong, loving and experienced leader to help him gain confidence so he may enjoy the world around him. Because of his fears, the shelter would prefer him to go to a home with no children or other pets. Zeus is also currently being treated for heartworm disease. He will only be available for foster or foster to adopt

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Two simple steps to living better longer Add quality years with modest lifestyle changes

The number of 90-year-olds is growing in the U.S. According to the National Institutes of Health, those who were more than 90 years old increased by 2.5 times over a 30-year period from 1980 to 2010 (1). This group is among what researchers refer to as the “oldest-old,” which includes those aged 85 and older. What do these people have in common? According to one study, they tend to have fewer chronic morbidities or diseases. Thus, they tend to have a better quality of life with greater physical functioning and mental BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD acuity (2). In a study of centenarians, genetics played a significant role. Characteristics of this group were that they tended to be healthy and then die rapidly, without prolonged suffering (3). In other words, they grew old “gracefully,” staying mobile and mentally alert. Factors that predict one’s ability to reach this exclusive club may involve both genetics and life-style choices. Let’s look at the research.

Get modest exercise

We are told repeatedly to exercise. Here’s one reason. Results of one study showed that 5 to 10 minutes of daily running, regardless of the pace, can have a significant impact on life span by decreasing cardiovascular and allcause mortality (4). Amazingly, even if participants ran fewer than six miles per week at a pace slower than 10-minute miles, and even if they ran only one to two days a week, there was still a decrease in mortality compared to nonrunners. Those who ran for this very short amount of time potentially added three years to their life span. There were 55,137 participants ranging in age from 18 to 100 years old. An accompanying editorial to this study noted that more than 50 percent of people in the United States do not meet the current recommendation of at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day (5).

Reduce animal protein

A long-standing paradigm has been that we need to eat sufficient animal protein. However, cracks have developed in this theory, especially as it relates to longevity.

Studies show that running just 5 to 10 minutes each day may help reduce your risk of death from heart attacks, strokes, and other common diseases.

Reduce systemic inflammation

In the Whitehall II study, a specific marker for inflammation was measured, interleukin-6. The study showed that higher levels did not bode well for participants’ longevity (8). In fact, if participants had elevated IL-6 (>2.0 ng/L) at both baseline and at the end of the 10-year follow-up period, their probability of healthy aging decreased by almost half.

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Two more dates added! Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for a indoor musical production of Mo Willems’ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! on Oct. 2 and 3 at 11 a.m. It’s not easy being the Pigeon — you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the bus driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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In an observational study using NHANES III data, results show that those who ate a highprotein diet (greater than 20 percent of calories from protein) had a twofold increased risk of all-cause mortality, a four-times increased risk of cancer mortality, and a four-times increased risk of dying from diabetes (6). This was over a considerable duration of 18 years and involved almost 7,000 participants ranging in age at the start of the study from 50 to 65. However, this did not hold true if the protein source was plants. In fact, a highprotein plant diet may reduce the risks, not increase them. The reason, according to the authors, is that animal protein may increase insulin growth factor-1 and growth hormones that have detrimental effects on the body. The Adventists Health Study 2 trial reinforced this data. It looked at Seventh-day Adventists, a group that emphasizes a plantbased diet, and found that those who ate animal protein once a week or less had a significantly reduced risk of dying over the next six years compared to those who were more frequent meat eaters (7). This was an observational trial with over 73,000 participants and a median age of 57 years old.

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The good news is that inflammation can be improved significantly with lifestyle changes. The takeaway from this study is that IL-6 is a relatively common biomarker for inflammation that can be measured with a simple blood test offered by most major laboratories. This study involved 3,044 participants over the age of 35 who did not have a stroke, heart attack or cancer at the beginning of the study. The bottom line is that, although genetics are important for longevity, so too are lifestyle choices. A small amount of exercise and replacing animal protein with plant protein can contribute to a substantial increase in healthy life span. IL-6 may be a useful marker for inflammation, which could help predict healthy or unhealthy outcomes. Therefore, why not have a discussion with your doc-tor about testing to see if you have an elevated IL-6? Lifestyle modifications may be able to reduce these levels.

References:

(1) nia.nih.gov. (2) J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57:432-440. (3) Future of Genomic Medicine (FoGM) VII. Presented March 7, 2014. (4) J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;64:472481. (5) J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;64:482-484. (6) Cell Metab. 2014;19:407-417. (7) JAMA Intern Med. 2013;173:1230-1238. (8) CMAJ. 2013;185:E763-E770. 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.

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Next up at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr. from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31. Based on the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, the classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Shows are held on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. All seats are $20. To order, 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Spookley the Square Pumpkin’

Just in time for Halloween, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts presents Spookley The Square Pumpkin on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 2 E. Main St.. Smithtown on various dates from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31. The musical tells the story of a square pumpkin named Spookley living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm who helps the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special. A treat for all ages! Tickets to this outdoor performance are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org

'A Kooky Spooky Halloween'

Children's theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a merry musical about a ghost who's afraid of the dark, from Oct. 9 to 30 (*sensory-sensitive performance on Oct. 10). Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set off on a quest with his newly found friends and learns the power of helping others. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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LIFE LINES

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Scientists study nature. Nature is the world we can observe. It includes things like life, from viruses to plants and animals, and to all forms of humanity. It includes the earth and its continents, oceans, and atmosphere. It BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON includes the moon, the planets and stars and galaxies. It includes the composition of all the objects we can see, touch, taste, smell, or hear. What does it not include? Scientists call that aspect of our experience the supernatural. What is the supernatural? It includes a belief in gods, souls, ghosts, spirits, devils, angels, saints, witches, goblins, trolls, leprechauns, and mythical beasts like unicorns, or snakes that speak intelligible language we can understand, or a host of imagined possibilities such as a fountain of youth, turning other metals into gold, devising perpetual motion machines, pills that can convert water into gasoline, or using the ground powder of rhinoceros horns to cure impotence in middle aged men. It also includes pseudo-sciences such as astrology, alchemy, palmistry, mind-reading, telekinesis, and other forms of extrasensory perception. The list is long, and scientists would strike off some of the supernatural if carefully controlled experiments are done to demonstrate them. Unfortunately, that has not occurred. Magicians are often allied with scientists in exposing the tricks other magicians and charlatans use to fool inexperienced or gullible people. Science has more mysteries to solve and does not need supernatural unproven claims to compete for an interpretation of

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the universe. Science uses reason, gathering of information or data, proposals of theories, testing of theories, instruments to amplify or supplement our senses, and experimentation to test predictions of theories. The supernatural depends on faith. It raises some difficulties. Whose gods are valid and whose have been demoted to myths? Is Zeus still alive? Is Osiris still alive? Is Gilgamesh still alive? Of our current deities, is Jesus an aspect of a Trinitarian deity or is he a human prophet who founded a new religion? If the Old Testament deity called Jehovah, Lord, or God is monotheistic, and if He is also the God of the Hebrew people of the Old Testament, is He the same God that Christians pray to and call Jesus? As these questions and concerns sink in, note that scientists exclude the numerous ways supernatural beings (represented in human or other forms of life) are accepted. The supernatural events and things are accepted through faith. Science is universal and demands testable and repeatable evidence. It does not matter what country one lives in; water will consist of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. It will behave the same wherever it is studied and exists as a gas, liquid, or solid, depending on temperature and pressure. Science is very strict about the evidence needed for demonstrating something to science. Those who practice supernatural beliefs do so out of faith. There is no one universal supernatural system all people would agree to. But all people on earth will be convinced that striking a match to dry paper at room temperature, in breathable air, will ignite the paper and reduce it to ashes and release carbon dioxide into the air.

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Studies show high fat diet in mice promotes intestinal tumors Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

High fat diets present numerous health problems for humans and mice, which are often used as a model organism to understand disease. In a recent multi-disciplinary study with mice, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Fellow Semir Beyaz and 32 colleagues from 15 other institutions explored how a high fat diet affects the development of intestinal tumors. The diverse team of scientists brought together a range of expertise to discover the way a high fat diet disrupts the cross talk among the microbiome, stem cells and immune cells, triggering tumors through the reduction in the expression of an important gene, called major histocompatibility complex II, or MSC-II. “This work nicely integrates efforts in stem cell biology, immunology, microbiology and metabolism in the context of understanding how diet is linked to cancer,” Beyaz explained in an email. With such interdisciplinary studies, “we hope to improve our understanding” of the mechanisms that link nutrition to diseases. The paper, published in Cell Stem Cell, for which Beyaz is the first and corresponding author, shows how a high fat diet leads to immune evasion of tumor initiation stem cells due to the suppression of the immune recognition molecule MHC-II. At the center of this study, the MHC-II gene encodes a protein that presents antigens, or foreign substances, to the immune system. When a cell is infected or cancerous, immune cells detect the

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unwelcome agents through their surveillance of MHC molecules, Beyaz said. A high fat diet also results in the alteration of immune cells in the micro environment and the signals that they produce, called cytokines. “The novel finding of our study is that the crosstalk between stem cells, microbes and immune cells is critical for eliminating tumor initiating cells and this cross talk is dampened in response to a high fat diet, demonstrating a mechanistic basis for how high fat diets may promote cancer,” said Beyaz. A current hypothesis, which has some supporting evidence in Beyaz’s study, suggests that dietrelated factors might facilitate early onset colorectal cancer. To be sure, researchers need to conduct more work to understand the environmental factors that facilitate early onset colorectal cancer, Beyaz explained. “The knowledge of what causes early onset colorectal cancer in young adults is very limited,” he added. Beyaz believes diet is one of the most important environmental factors that contribute to cancer risk. Diet could affect sleep, stress and other factors. “There are so many things we don’t know about how diet affects our body,” he said. “That’s why I’m very excited to work on understanding these mechanisms.” Beyaz said the mice in his study consumed a lard-based pro-obesity diet that was high in carbohydrates. A diet that is lower in carbohydrates and higher in fat is more similar to a ketogenic diet, which could have other outcomes. His ongoing studies are

Semir Beyaz (center) with research assistant Onur Eskiocak, left, and graduate student Ilgin Ergin. Photo by Gina Motisi/CSHL

trying to tease apart some of these differences. To counteract the effect of diet on the development of cancer, Beyaz plans to activate the altered pathways by using either microbes or small molecule drugs. “We believe if we promote immune surveillance by activating these pathways, we can elicit preventative and therapeutic strategies against cancer,” he explained. Additionally, in his ongoing research, Beyaz plans to address numerous other questions that link diet to disease. An increasing number of studies are exploring how diet and microbes affect cancer, which he described as a “hot topic.” Beyaz believes a high fat diet might turn on or off some genetic sequences, enabling the latent development of cancer. His unique niche involves searching for a connection between diet and perturbations that affect cross talk among cells. While this field has numerous challenges, Beyaz suggested he was “drawn” to that difficulty. Beyaz’s expertise is in stem cell biology and immunology. He appreciates and enjoys the

opportunity to interact with researchers from other disciplines that could lead to actionable progress. While science has to be reductionistic and focused on one molecule or cells at times, new conceptual and technical advances have made it possible for the lines between disciplines in biology to disappear slowly, he explained. Beyaz and his colleagues are looking forward to taking some of the next steps in this effort. For starters, he is excited to expand this study, to understand whether there is a threshold for a high fat diet that favors the growth of tumors. Diets that fall below a potential threshold might not promote the growth or development of tumors. Such a threshold could become clinically relevant, providing health care workers with a precancerous marker that could signal the need for lifestyle changes and medical vigilance that could stave off or avoid the formation of disease-bearing and life-threatening tumors. “We have some ongoing work to delineate such thresholds and proxies,” Beyaz said. Additionally, they would like to see whether this

effect is reversible, to determine whether an altered microbiome might promote the expression of MHC-II, which could derail the tumor forming process. Beyaz’s collaborators on this work include Hannah Meyer, who is a fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Fellow, and Pawan Kumar, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. In his life outside the lab, Beyaz, who enjoys fishing, gardening, and hiking, avoids excessive sugar and fat consumption. He doesn’t eat fast food or consume sugary drinks. Originally from the town of Samandag which is near the Mediterranean Sea in the southeastern part of Turkey, Beyaz enjoys cooking and is fond of making lamb, beef, chicken and eggplant kebabs. When he was growing up, Beyaz said science was a passion for him. “It is not a job or a career,” he explained. “It is the way I find meaning in life, by learning how to ask and (sometimes) answer questions at the edge of cumulative human knowledge.”

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ART EXHIBIT "Uniquely expressive sound & soaring musical imagination."

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As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to fall we turn our attention to the sights and sounds of autumn. In celebration of the season, the Reboli Center for Art and History presents Autumn Shadows, a beautiful exhibit featuring artwork by Joseph Reboli, Laura Westlake, and Vicki Sawyer that include some beguiling and bewitching crows and ravens in paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewelry. The show will run from September 28 to Oct. 31. Some of Joseph Reboli's paintings are on loan from private collectors, and are rarely exhibited, providing a great opportunity for Reboli fans to see some of his work for the first time. Laura Westlake is a native Long Islander, who grew up in Stony Brook and now lives in Orient with her artist husband, Dominic Di Lorenzo. Having studied at Santa Barbara City College in California and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, she spent 15 years working in commercial illustration for television, magazine and print ads, portraiture and book illustration. Westlake excels in both color pencil and oil paints and has been exhibiting in galleries for over 35 years. Her love of

birds and nature complements the work of internationally known artist, Vicki Sawyer, another show participant. Celebrated for her incredibly imaginative and whimsical art, Vicki Sawyer, former Stony Brook artist and designer, has had two shows at the Reboli Center in recent years. Growing up in farm country, she spent years studying and admiring birds and animals. Sawyer works in acrylic and incorporates vegetables, twigs and flowers to adorn her whimsical creatures with hats, necklaces and other decorative accessories. Her paintings are definitely one of a kind. Her notecards, calendars and other home decor items are on sale in the Reboli Design Shop. “We are thrilled to have such a high caliber of artists participating in Autumn Shadows,” said Lois Reboli, a founder of the Reboli Center. “They each bring a distinct element of talent and creativity that supplement each other’s work.” The Reboli Center for Art and History is located at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please call 631-7517707 or visit www.rebolicenter.org.

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Grease rocks at Theatre Three!

BY BARBARA ANNE KIRSHNER o you ever think back to your teenage years, to the time you were hanging out at the beach, local candy store or park and you turned around to stare into the eyes of the most gorgeous person you’ve ever seen? That snapshot is lodged somewhere in the deep recesses of your mind, but when you allow it to surface, you get that sweet nostalgia of those “Summer Nights.” Grease, now rockin’ the rafters at Theatre Three, is that journey down memory lane with 1950’s Pink Lady jackets, Greasers and Greased Lightnin’. It explores the innocence of youth, the pangs of first love and the teenage psyche The moment Jon when everything was a crisis and monumental. Sawyer Coffin struts This effervescent down the aisle in romp brimming with Director Jeffrey Sanzel has assembled electrifying familiar his seductive first songs ignites the audience entrance, he has the a dazzling ensemble of supporting characters with Pink Ladies, Rizzo making it difficult not to jump up, dance and sing audience eating out (Rachel Greenblatt), Jan (Alanna Rose Henriquez), Marty (Heidi Jaye) and along with the spirited of his hands. Frenchie (Michelle LaBozzetta). They ensemble. The team of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey are the cool girls hanging out with the super cool wrote the book, music and lyrics with the Burger Palace Boys, Kenickie (Steven Uihlein), original concept derived from Jacobs’ personal Doody (C.J. Russo), Roger (Eric J. Hughes) experiences at William Taft High School in and Sonny (Darren Clayton). This powerhouse Chicago. The name was changed to Rydell High company attacks the rock and roll score with in deference to the pop 50’s singer Bobby Rydell. vigorous dancing and stunning voices. There are many stand out performances. Grease was first produced at the Kingston-Mines Theatre Company, Chicago in 1971, then went Greenblatt’s Rizzo is dynamic as she grasps the to Off-Broadway before moving to Broadway audience with her cynical teasing of Sandy in closing on April 13, 1980. The show received Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee, then exposes her vulnerable side with There Are Worse Things I seven Tony Nominations in 1972. This story of teenage love centers around Could Do. Jaye’s Marty portrays sophistication greaser Danny Zuko and innocent Sandy beyond her years and her Freddie My Love is such Dumbrowski who have a summer romance fun. LaBozzetta’s bubble-headed Frenchie flunks that ends as the new school year begins. To out of beauty school, but finds guidance from her the surprise of both, they bump into each other on the first day of school. But this reunion is awkward at first. Danny, leader of a greaser gang, is not what Sandy thought he was and Danny doesn’t want his gang to know he fell for this prim girl. Supported by a cast of exuberant characters and bursting with hits, this show has continued to delight audiences for decades. The success of the 1978 movie version launched John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John into movie history and their performances are etched in our brains making it a monumental task for other actors to compare, but Jon Sawyer Coffin as Danny and Jenna Kavaler as Sandy are charismatic. The moment Coffin struts down the aisle in his seductive first entrance, he has the audience eating out of his hands. Kavaler, with her sweet smile, emits wholesomeness and her floating soprano wraps Hopelessly Devoted to You with emotion. We are with this Sandy right from the start and cheer for her and Danny to get together.

Clockwise from left, Jon Sawyer Coffin as Danny, center, with the Burger Palace Boys; Coffin and Jenna Kavaler sing 'Summer Nights'; Londel Collier leads the cast in a rendition of 'Beauty School Drop Out.' Photos by Brian Hoerger See more photos from the show at www.tbrnewsmedia.com

Teen Angel played with animated elan by Londel Collier. The not so cool Jan (Henriquez) teams up with the jokester Roger (Hughes) for a comical Mooning. And, of course, we can’t have Grease without a hot rod, so suddenly taking center stage is Kenicke’s dream car replete with big round headlights prompting the Burger Palace Boys into a lively Greased Lightnin’. Costumes by Ronald Green III from Pink Lady jackets to black leather jackets mirror the personalities of the characters. Sandy is wrapped in white cardigan over pastel full skirt as opposed to Rizzo’s tight-fitting reds and blacks. The dream sequence of Beauty School Drop Out is a delight with silver curlers piled on the girls’ heads and the entire company swathed in silver beauty parlor capes. Nicole Bianco’s choreography is bouncy and artistic with many dance routines ending in gorgeous tableaus. Born to Hand-Jive with its synchronized sequences is frenetic.

The multi-level set design by Randall Parsons allows action to flow seamlessly. Lighting design by Robert W. Henderson, Jr. sets the mood from bright to sultry and provides flawless continuity. Music director, Jeffrey Hoffman, and his four-piece band underscores the fun with their sparkling orchestration. A standout is Bill Kinslow’s sexy saxophone in There Are Worse Things I Can Do. Theatre Three is celebrating its 51st season of bringing fine entertainment to Long Island audiences by kicking off the festivities with the world’s most popular musical, Grease. Come join in the fun! Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Grease through Oct. 30. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. For COVID protocols, please visit the website at www.theatrethree.com. For more information, call 631-928-9100.

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ART EXHIBIT

Resurgence Fine Art Showcase opens at Mills Pond Gallery this weekend

Resurgence: A rising again into life, activity, or prominence. — Merriam-Webster

When the Smithtown Township Arts Council's Mills Pond Gallery opens its doors this Saturday, it will introduce Resurgence, a fine art exhibition featuring fifty works by twenty-five contemporary realist artists selected by curator Thomas Legaspi. The stunning show will run through Oct. 23. The exhibit features a cross section of representational artists from the New York Metropolitan area, including Long Island, and Pennsylvania and a few artists whose ties to New York continue to be strong even after their art careers have relocated them after their amazing New York educational experiences. "The artists have had to evolve and react to the changes happening in this pandemic society," said Allison Cruz, Executive Director of the Mills Pond Gallery. "From cancelled brick and mortar exhibitions, closing of cultural institutions, concerns about the future

to zoom teaching, virtual exhibitions and more. For some, working alone has sharpened their creative focus … for others, the absence of physical human connection has forced them to seek new sources of inspiration." "We are thrilled to celebrate the strength of Realism as an art form and provide a forum for our public audiences to experience the moving and original ways artists depict the world around them," she said. Curator Thomas Legaspi has juried shows for Dacia Gallery and an Art Collective New York Realism. A New York based, contemporary realist artist with an MFA from The New York Academy of Art, he has exhibited nationally and internationally for the past 20 years. In that time, he has also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Art for St. John's University and City College of Technology as well as in the historic Educational Alliance Art School in the Lower East Side. "With a hopeful gaze, Resurgence aims to highlight what these

contemporary realist artists are creating in this return to creative activity," said Legaspi. Exhibiting artist include Susan Cottle Alberto, Steven Assael, Ross Barbera, James Xavier Barbour, Charis J Carmichael Braun, Julia Chen, Jon deMartin, Stephanie Deshpande, Elizabeth Diaz, William Dodge, Christian Fagerlund, Mojca Fatur, Kelly Foss, Kyle Keith, Sara Keith, Scott Lawson, Lisa Lebofsky, Peter Leeds, Cliff Miller, Kseniya Ostrovska, Ivan Pazlamatchev, Ravindra Rana, William D. Reed, Doug Reina and Zimou Tan. The Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James presents Resurgence from Sept. 25 to Oct. 23. The community is invited to an artist reception on Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 631-862-6575 or visit www.millspondgallery.org.

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COOKING COVE

The world is my oyster (or something like that)

There are some of you out there who know how I feel about oysters. I’m crazy about them, so much so that one of the items on my bucket list is to learn how to open them. And so serious am I about this challenge that I’ve ordered the appropriate utensils from Amazon and am now the proud owner of an oyster knife and gloves. And there are some of you out there who also know how accident prone I am so what remains now is meeting not so much the challenge of opening the oysters but doing so without impaling myself on the oyster knife! My favorite oyster preparation is no preparation ... just opening them and slurping them raw from the shell with maybe a squeeze of lemon and/or a raspberry mignonette. In second place are fried oysters, preferably in a traditional po’boy sandwich. And then, let’s not forget Oysters Rockefeller, that elegant appetizer on a bed of spinach, doused with Pernod and baked on a bed of rock salt.

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Fried Oyster Po’ Boy

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 eggs • 1 quart shucked oysters, drained • 2 1/2 - 3 cups cornmeal • 1/4 cup flour • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 /2 teaspoon cayenne • Canola or vegetable oil for frying • 1 long baguette, cut cross-wise into 4 pieces, then sliced horizontally • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or remoulade sauce • 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced • 12 dill pickle slices DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, beat eggs, add oysters, stir to coat and let sit 10 minutes. In a gallon size resealable plastic bag, combine

Oysters Rockefeller Photo by Brittany Steiner/Unsplash • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley • 24 oysters on the half shell • Rock salt • Lemon wedges • Fennel leaves DIRECTIONS:

cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper and cayenne. With a fork, remove oysters, one at a time, from bag. Let excess egg drip off, then shake and toss, again, one at a time, in cornmeal mixture. Pour one inch of oil or more into a deep skillet; heat over medium-high setting till a pinch of flour mixture sizzles; place oysters, with spaces in between, in oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. (You may have to fry them in two batches); drain on paper towels. Spread top halves of bread with mayonnaise or sauce; on bottom halves arrange lettuce, tomatoes and pickles, then oysters; add sandwich top. Serve with fries or potato chips.

Oysters Rockefeller

YIELD: Makes 8 appetizer servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 cup unflavored bread crumbs • 1 shallot, minced • 2 scallions, thinly sliced • 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and drained • 1/4 cup Pernod • Salt and pepper to taste • Generous dash hot red pepper sauce • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 450 F. In a small-medium saucepan melt butter, add garlic and cook over medium heat just long enough to infuse butter, 2 minutes or less. In a small bowl, place bread crumbs and half the garlic butter; toss and set aside. To the remaining garlic butter in the skillet, add shallot, scallions and spinach and cook just until spinach wilts, about 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with Pernod, add salt and pepper and hot red pepper sauce, then continue cooking over medium heat until liquid evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil and parsley to bread crumbs, season again with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. Put one teaspoonful of spinach mixture on top of each oyster, then top with a teaspoonful of the bread crumb mixture. Generously sprinkle a large baking pan with rock salt; arrange oysters in the salt crystals to keep them from tilting; bake until golden, about 10 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, top with fennel leaves and serve with lemon wedges and chilled champagne.

➢ The Giant Pumpkin Patch returns to St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31. Find that perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating or painting for Halloween. Pumpkin patch hours are Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Masks are suggested. For more information, call 631-265-4520 or visit www.stthomasofcanterbury.net. ➢ Pumpkins big and small can be found at the Union United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch at 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31 along with a pumpkin bakery, pumpkin store, gourds and mums. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 631-261-1303. ➢ American Legion Hall, 1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington hosts the 5th annual Pumpkin Patch for the Pickin’, a seasonal benefit for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington & Navajo Nation of New Mexico daily from Oct. 9 to 31 with beautiful pumpkins, gorgeous gourds, mini pumpkins and mums. Hours are weekdays from noon to dark and weekends from 10 a.m. to dark.

Donations wanted

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks donations for its Outdoor Thrift Market on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a,m, to 3 p.m. Please drop off your antiques and other household items, small pieces of furniture in good condition, collectibles and knick knacks on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the center’s rescued and injured wildlife. Questions? Call Joe at 631-901-5911.

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Horoscopes of the week

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a great rapport with a new acquaintance could bode well for this budding relationship. Take things slow but enjoy getting to know this person. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may ask yourself if a relationship with someone who is always drumming up drama is worth it in the long run. Carefully consider whether to cut ties. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You don’t always have to do everything you are told, Sagittarius. You can go your own way in the name of having a little fun. Color outside of the lines once or twice. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, satisfy an urge to travel by getting away for a little while. Why not venture to some place a little exotic or off the beaten path? Expand your horizons. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, someone at work is putting personal issues in the way of professional responsibilities. Offer your support and see if this makes the situation better for all involved. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may need to pinch a few pennies to keep your finances in check, Pisces. Figure out areas where you can save some money. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a few days of self-reflection is not a selfish endeavor. Sometimes you need to give yourself a little TLC so you can more effectively care for others. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you find that some bad habits are increasingly getting in the way, then push those vices aside for good. Focus on activities that benefit your overall health. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are wielding a lot of energy and some people just may not be ready for your kind of motivation. Read the room before you come in like a whirlwind. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Mistakes that you made in the past are just that: in the past. You can learn from them and move on to bigger and better things. Enjoy turning over a new leaf. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week your energy and outlook are both very positive, Leo. You’ll be in a good frame of mind to take on some new endeavors that have been pushed to the side. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Share what you are going through with someone you trust, Virgo. This person can help you through some sticky situations and provide valuable guidance.

FEATURE STORY

Bill Graf shares decades of artistic wisdom in Atelier solo show BY MELISSA ARNOLD

rom his early days, Bill Graf was laserfocused on becoming a professional artist. And while he didn’t come from an artistic family, they were still eager to support him. “When I was a little kid, I always drew — my mom was a voracious reader and would bring home stacks of books from the library, and I would draw in the margins,” said Graf, 61, of Huntington. “The librarian called our house Artist Bill Graf and that’s how I was found out. My mom bought me two big pads of paper and pencils, and after that, it opened the floodgates.” That deep love for creating has taken Graf from an art degree to a successful career and, more recently, sharing what he’s learned with others as an art teacher. He has also traveled the world in search of new vistas to capture. This fall, the Atelier at Flowerfield in Saint James will exhibit more than 50 of Bill Graf ’s paintings from the 1980s to current times. The solo exhibit will highlight Graf ’s great skill in a variety of media and the beautiful places he’s been fortunate to paint over the years. After high school, Graf wanted to use his artistic skills in a practical way. He chose to pursue an associate’s degree in advertising art and design from SUNY Farmingdale, but was initially turned down for the program. “I met with the director of the program to sort of plead my case, and outside the office were these photorealistic pieces from the second-year students,” Graf recalled. “I told the director that I could do that. He doubted me, but he said, ‘Okay, I’ll give you three days to draw something in that style.’ When I came back, he looked at my work and said, ‘You’re in.’” He went on to work in design, illustration and advertising, and studied in his free time at the Art Students’ League in New York City, where he learned the Frank Reilly system of painting. He also had the opportunity to study in Italy at the prestigious Cecil-Graves Studiomin Florence, Italy. Those experiences made a huge impact not only on his art, but on his career as well: Graf would spend more than 20 years illustrating the covers of various Harlequin novels. “I would have a description of the hero and heroine, along with a synopsis of the

Children of Cadiz, oil on board, by Bill Graf

book. Then I would work with models who would serve as references. We would set up the lights and backgrounds that I had chosen, shoot some pictures, then I would take those pictures home with me. I would have about a month to complete the final painting,” he explained. Ultimately, as Harlequin switched over to photographed covers in 2015, Graf returned to his old passions as a way of coping with loss of his major client. He found renewed joy in watercolor and oil painting. A friend even suggested he try leading a casual paint night, which was a great success. “I came away from that event with a sense that I could pass on what I’ve learned to others,” he said. “Seeing the enthusiasm of the people that were there, it felt like a good time to start paying it forward.” Since 2016, Graf has taught a number of workshops in drawing and painting throughout Long Island, including at the Atelier. “When we first met, I was blown away by Bill’s talent. He’s been able to pick up and excel in so many different media, with an incredible level of detail and a very high standard,” said Gaby Field-Rahman, administrator for the Atelier at Flowerfield. “Bill was also an instrumental part of getting the Atelier online and offering virtual classes during the height of the pandemic. In that way, he was truly a lifesaver for all of us.” Carol D'Amato of Sound Beach first met Bill at one of his watercolor classes. She was newly widowed at the time and struggling to navigate life without her husband of 58 years. “My doctor told me very seriously that I needed to make some positive changes or I was going to die of a broken heart. He asked

me, ‘What is something you’ve always wanted to do but never had the chance?’ I admitted that I wanted to try watercolor, and he broke out into this huge grin,” she recalled. “He immediately said that he knew just the thing — that I needed to go to the Atelier and study with Bill Graf.” During the first class, Graf gently observed that D'Amato didn’t really know how to draw, and told her that if she could learn to draw, he knew she could learn to paint. “I really was the worst drawer ever! I never knew that I had the capability. I just needed someone who cared to come alongside me and teach me,” D'Amato said. “No one teaches like Bill. He has the ability to make you feel good and find good things in your art, even when you’re doing things wrong. I started with simple shapes and now, amazingly, I can paint nudes.” As for Graf, he is always striving to grow as an artist and has never lost the passion he found as a young boy. “It was my lifelong ambition to become a painter. I still have the same enthusiasm for a finished piece as I did with those first drawings when I was a kid,” he said. “I can lose so much time in my art ... it’s almost meditative. I’m not looking to be the greatest of them all — I just have a love for seeing ideas come to life and sharing what I’ve learned with others.” Bill Graf ’s solo exhibit is on display now through Oct. 21 at the Atelier at Flowerfield's Atelier Hall, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, Saint James. A reception will be held Sept. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 631-250-9009 or visit www. theatelieratflowerfield.org.

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Ongoing

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.

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Sept. 23 to Sept. 30, 2021

Estate Walk & Talk

A psychic evening

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes psychic medium Robert Hansen at 7 p.m. as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil. Hansen will share with the audiences his Psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mille Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts a Native American Drumming Meditation workshop 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 wellbeing. Call 655-7798 for more information

Harbor Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers are invited to attend the Harbor Jazz Festival at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook through Sept. 25. Each day brings a line-up of jazz greats, including some of the top internationally and nationally recognized talents. For schedule and prices, call 631-7511895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River presents its 27th annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event will feature a variety of local craft vendors, food and free activities which include family entertainment, and inflatables (weather permitting). Admission is free. Call 929-4314.

Setauket Harbor Day

Raptor Day at the Vanderbilt

ART ON WHEELS Stony Brook University hosts an Italian Car Show on Sept. 26.

Nighthawk Watch

Thursday 23

Wildwood Fall Festival

Come celebrate the history of beautiful Setauket Harbor at the Brookhaven Town Dock and Beach on Shore Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy free kayak lessons and boat rides, learn about Setauket’s shipbuilding past and view displays of the marine environment thriving in the harbor. Free. Call 786-6699.

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. Call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org. Migration has begun! Join Four Harbors Audubon Society at Frank Melville Memorial Park’s Stone Bridge to witness the exciting annual migration of the most beloved members of the nightjar family — the common nighthawk — every night through Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. The park is located at 1 Old Field Road, Setauket. For more information, email fourharborsheron@gmail.com.

bratwurst) plus pretzels and beer! Dine in or take out. Admission is free. Call 849-4773.

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Harbor Jazz Festival See Sept. 23 listing.

unique works in an outdoor gallery setting along with music, kids crafts, face painting and bounce house. Free admission. Call 929-3500, ext. 708 for more info.

Night at the Races

Fall Festival

Friday Night Face Off

Brookhaven Country Fair

Join the Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce for a Night at the Races at Elk’s Club Lodge, 41 Horseblock Road, Centereach from 7 to 11 p.m. $50 in advance, $55 at the door includes hot dinner buffet, tap beer and wine, coffee and dessert. Tons of raffle prizes. For ages 21 and over. For tickets, call 681-8708. Grab some friends and head to Theatre Three Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a night of comedy and laughs as Friday Night Face Off returns tonight at 10:30 p.m. Enjoy improv at its very best on the Second Stage. Tickets (available at the door only) are $15 per person — buy one ticket, get one free! For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100 for more info.

Saturday 25 Harbor Jazz Festival See Sept. 23 listing

Church Fair in Greenlawn

First Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn will hold its annual Church Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature over 30 craft vendors, live music, food. Call 261-2150.

Autumn Arts Festival

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River will present an Autumn Arts Festival today and Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Discover fine handmade, original and

The Farmingville Residents Association hosts a Fall Festival at its Farmers, Artisans & Friends Marketplace at Triangle Park, Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive, Farmingville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local produce, handmade and homemade items, flea market, live music and more. Held rain or shine. Call 260-7411. The Brookhaven Country Fair returns to the Longwood Estate, corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road in Ridge today and Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will feature historical re-enactments and demonstrations music by the Ed Travers Band, children’s activities, vintage apron show, vendors, house tours and much more. Admission is $5 per person, children 12 and under free. Pet-friendly. Free parking, complimentary shuttle available from Longwood Jr. High School. Call 924-1820.

End of Summer Craft Fair

The Centereach Fire Department host an End of Summer Craft Fair on Sept. 25 in the Raymour & Flanagan parking lot, 3147 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring craft vendors, raffle baskets, 50/50 and food. Call 588-9220.

Oktoberfest and Vendor Fair

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham will hold an Oktoberfest and Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy traditional German food (sauerbraten dinner,

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for Raptor Day, a one of a kind event featuring live rescued raptors exhibit with Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Owls, Hawks, and more! Get an up close and personal look at Mother Nature’s gifts that can no longer be released into the wild. The event will also include craft beer, raptor face painting, a movie screening, kids crafts and more. Choose from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 3 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Held rain or shine. Admission is $20 per person, $10 members, $7 children. Purchase tickets at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Joe Reboli's Birthday Celebration

The Reboli Center of Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook will host its first annual community celebration in honor of Joseph Reboli's birthday from 3 to 5 p.m. Attend a q&a session with Casey Chalem Anderson, whose work is in the current exhibit, Coming Home, from 3 to 4 p.m. and enjoy live music and birthday cake from 4 to 5 p.m. Call 751-7707.

Chris Botti in concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook kicks off its 2021-2022 season with a performance by legendary trumpet player Chris Botti at 8 p.m. Hailed for his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination, the Grammy winner has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist with four #1 jazz albums and multiple Gold and Platinum awards. Tickets are $68. To order, call 6322787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

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Autumn Arts Festival See Sept. 25 listing.

Brookhaven Country Fair See Sept. 25 listing.

Soles for All Souls

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook hosts its annual Soles for Souls 5K Run/2K Walk starting at 9 a.m. Come race or walk through the beautiful tree lined streets of Stony

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Brook Village. An award ceremony with medal presentations and prizes will immediately follow the race with live music by Downport. All proceeds from the race will be dedicated to making the church handicapped accessible. Award ceremony with medal presentations and prizes immediately following race. To register, visit active.com or register on the day of the race at 7:30 a.m. Call 655-7798 for more info.

Italian Car Show

The Center of Italian Studies at Stony Brook University presents its annual Fall Italian Vehicle Concorso d’Eleganza event, a display of “art forms on wheels” as a means of illustrating one form of Italian culture, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Display vehicles will rally at Stony Brook University campus on the lawn adjacent to the Graduate Physics Building and directly across from the Sports Complex off John S. Toll Drive. Call 632-7444 or visit www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudies.

Classic Car Show

Step back in time with the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society as they present a Classic Car Show and tour of the Fitz-Greene Hallock Homestead, 2869 Pond Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a 50/50 raffle and basket auction. Donation of $5 pp admission. Call 588-7599.

Draw Out! Arts Festival

Join the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington for its annual Draw Out! Community Arts Festival, a day of creativity, art, music, and family fun for all ages, from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy watercolor painting in scenic Heckscher Park, create an abstract collage, and sketch from a live model. Meet with local artists from Huntington Fine Arts, Art League of Long Island, and Huntington Arts Council, enjoy live music by CMONTY on the terrace and take part in a docent-led tour of the museum’s latest exhibit. No reservations required for outdoor activities. Timed tickets for the Museum available at the door, first-come, first-served. Rain date is Oct. 3. Call 380-3230 or visit www.heckscher.org.

Just Sixties in concert

As part of the Dennis Cannataro Family Concert series, the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown will present an outdoor concert featuring the Just Sixties Band at 2 p.m. Bring seating to this free event. Call 360-2480, ext. 231.

Monday 27

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 28

One-Act Play Festival

St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport presents the 12th annual Northport One-Act Play Festival from Oct. 1 to 3. Five new one-act plays will be presented on Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. and five more new plays will be performed on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 per show. For further details and to order tickets, visit www.northportplays.com or call 223-8053.

Watercolor at the Vanderbilt

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a Watercolor in the Hall of Fishes event for adults today from 10 a.m. to noon. A museum educator will discuss William K. Vanderbilt II’s expeditions, his contributions in marine science, and the work of William Belanske. Participants will sketch and paint from the collection. $20 per person, $18 members. Call 854-5539 to reserve a space.

‘Twelfth Night’

Wednesday 29 Atelier lecture

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James continues its virtual lecture series with The Micro and Macro Cosmos of Pieter Bruegel the Elder presented via Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join instructor Randall DiGiuseppe as he explores Bruegel’s life, influences, methods and several of his most revered masterpieces. Learn how this provincial Renaissance miniaturist became a beacon of humanism and naturalism, ushering in a brave new world of art. To register, visit www. theatelieratflowerfield.org or call 250-9009.

Thursday 30 Lunch and Learn

Join author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky at the Country House Restaurant, 1175 North Country Road, Stony Brook for a Lunch and Learn program beginning at 12:30 pm. Brosky will be joined by the proprietor of the Country House, Bob Willemstyn, as they recount their experiences with the spirits and the strange happenings of the restaurant. $45 per person, includes signed book, program and appetizer luncheon, plus tax and gratuity. Beverages are additional. To register, call 751-3332.

September Trivia Night

Test your wits in a fun virtual setting with diverse questions about music, history, pop culture, science, and of course the sea as the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Night of Trivia at 7 p.m. This month's questions will be a class act and inspired by back-to-school themes. Free, $10 suggested donation appreciated. Register by visiting www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

A psychic evening

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport welcomes Grace Grella, nationally acclaimed psychic and host of The Grace Grella Show on NSTV, who will give audience members “messages from above: from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening includes a one-hour show, and one hour of Zodiac forecasting for 2021. Grace will do audience-style readings for entertainment only. Attendance does not guarantee a reading. Nonrefundable tickets are $35 non-members, $45 at the door, $25 members at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Grammy winner Chris Botti kicks off the Staller Center for the Arts' 2021-2022 season on Sept. 25.

Film

In partnership with the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, the Smihtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night from Oct. 8 to 31. The tale of a young woman who disguises herself as a man and becomes entangled in the courtship of two local aristocrats upends conventions of romance and gender roles, Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most performed plays. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children 12 and under. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

'Claydream'

Vendors wanted

Theater

»Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach will host a Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. (rain date Oct. 3). Vendors wanted — 10’ x 10’ spots are $50 each. Food trucks also welcome. Email Melalady@me.com.

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. with a screening of Claydream which follows the story of Will Vinton, a modern day Walt Disney who picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Guest speaker is Director Marq Evans via Skype. Tickets are $10 at the door or at www. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘Richard III’

The Carriage House Players celebrate the works of William Shakespeare with a production of Richard III at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Mansion Courtyard from Sept. 19 to 26. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children performances. To order, visit vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘Grease’

Grease is the word! Theatre Three 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Grease from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30. Featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights.” 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. See review on page B19.

‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off its MainStage season with “Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller from Sept. 16 to Oct. 31. Featuring 40 of the greatest songs of the past century, including “On Broadway,” “Stand By Me,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Love Potion No. 9.” Tickets are $75 per person. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

»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 631252-0777 for an application to reserve a space.

»Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for its 9th annual Farmingville Street Fair on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come join hundreds of other vendors offering a variety of crafts, toys, jewelry, clothing, accessories and other wares on Portion Road. Visit farmingvillestreetfair.com to register. »The Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce will hold a Family Fun Day at the Train Car Park in Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors and non-profits welcome to apply. Visit www.PJSTchamber.com or call 631-821-1313. »Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket seeks vendors for its Holiday Market Fairs on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. $75 for one market, $125 for two, $150 for three and $200 for four. To reserve a booth, visit www. gallerynorth.org or call 631-751-2676. 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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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

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

(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 Smaritan 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.

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

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.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

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

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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 9:00AM 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

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 Church School classes now forming

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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 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 9:15 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Annual Harvest Fair Saturday, October 23rd, 10am-4pm Live Music, Raffles, Crafts, Vermont Cheese, and more! Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open! 12 to 3 pm Tuesdays & Saturdays www.stjohns1745.org FOLLOW us on Facebook

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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

Lutheran-ELCA

weather allows. Please maintain social distancing. Masks are not required. Please follow all directions. Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website or Facebook Live from 8:30am service.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our worship services are 9am and 10:45am with Sunday school at 9am. 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.

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 service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary. Out of consideration for those who may be unvaccinated for Covid-19, and since even those vaccinated may contact or pass on the coronavirus, masks are required in the building except as directed when receiving Holy Communion. We also ask that you just hum along or sing hymns quietly. Unless otherwise instructed, all pews are available. Please remain where you are seated for the duration of the service. You will be given communion wafers and bulletins upon arrival. Wine and grape juice will be distributed during communion. Please follow all directions. Outdoor Parking Lot Service is a Drive-In, or you may sit outside as weather permits. Please bring your own chair if possible. The service begins promptly at 10:30am. Enter from Maple Avenue. Greeters will provide communion wafers and bulletins. Sound will be broadcast on FM radio station 88.3 and with speakers as

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 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.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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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!

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 worshiping in church sanctuary Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks requires-social distancing, Childcare available, Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Bell Choir All ringers welcome Sunday morning Sunday school 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

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BOOK REVIEW

New York City Blues

A new book with Long Island connections BY JOHN BROVEN

ew York has been at the heart of international musical activity ever since the far-off days of Tin Pan Alley, from Broadway show songs through Brill Building pop to jazz, folk, mambo, doo wop, rock, disco, punk, rap/hip hop and other styles in between. There was also a neighborhood blues scene. It has remained little known and scantily documented until now, with the publication of New York City Blues: Postwar Portraits From Harlem to the Village and Beyond by Larry Simon (University Press of Mississippi) which I have had the pleasure of editing. The period covered is from the 1940s through the 1990s. For too long, New York has been under the shadow of major blues conurbations such as Chicago, Memphis and the West Coast. Many of the local artists made a familiar trek up the Eastern Seaboard, particularly from the Carolinas, as they escaped the segregated South looking for the bright lights of the big city. Simon, a Brooklyn-born guitarist, became interested in New York blues musicians in the 1980s after reading articles in Juke Blues, a highly respected British magazine. In search of new material, Paul Harris and Richard Tapp made trips with myself from England to the Big Apple in the mid-1980s through early ‘90s. The people we interviewed were hardly household names, certainly not to the public at large: Bob Gaddy, Larry Dale, Jimmy Spruill, Harlem record man Bobby Robinson, even songwriters Rose Marie McCoy and Doc Pomus — both of whom wrote hits for Elvis Presley. Yet the Juke Blues stories struck a chord with Simon, so much so that he initiated a New York blues revival movement with Gaddy, Dale and Spruill, also Rosco Gordon (a famous Memphis R&B artist) and Dr. Horse (Al Pittman, who had been singing with the Ink Spots). Besides playing clubs in Manhattan

Above, John Broven, left, celebrating the book’s launch with Larry Simon in Brooklyn; left, the book’s cover (with guitarist Jimmy Spruill) Images courtesy of John Broven

and the Bronx, they even traveled to Europe to ecstatic reaction. Realizing the importance of these artists and the stories they had to tell, Simon had the idea to write this first-ever book on the subject. “I had the foresight to interview the guys and have my photographer friend, Robert Schaffer, take pictures,” he said. “Thus began a 35-year odyssey that resulted in our just-published book, not to mention all our wonderful years of performing and touring.” After I agreed to edit the book, which includes my scenesetting introduction, Harris and Tapp were brought on board. Harris contributed many photos mainly taken in the Harlem of the 1980s, while Tapp interviewed Bob Malenky, a guitarist with a fascinating story of New York’s underground blues activity. At the last minute, we felt we needed a chapter on Tarheel Slim — another talented but overlooked East Coast blues guitarist. Step forward Val Wilmer, a noted U.K. jazz photographer and writer, who contributed her 1973 interview with Slim and his wife Little Ann, plus photographs. Then Wilmer came up with features on classic blues singer

Victoria Spivey and country blues guitarist Larry Johnson. Simon conducted last-minute interviews with important bluesmen Paul Oscher and John Hammond Jr., and with a location map designed by Debbi Scott Price, of Stony Brook, the book was ready to go. While much of the New York blues activity was centered on Harlem, flowing out to Greenwich Village, the Bronx and Brooklyn, there was a respectable Long Island contingent. Local interviewees included record men Hy Weiss from Woodbury and Jerry Wexler from East Hampton, ballad heartthrob Arthur Prysock from Searington and Doc Pomus from Lynbrook. As a matter of interest, there is a Prysock exhibit on permanent display at The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook. Also featured in the book are no less than three photographs of the Celebrity Club in Freeport, a somewhat forgotten harbor of Black entertainment in the 1950s and ’60s. Said Tapp of his Malenky interview, “In the early ‘70s, Bob was a member of blues singer Charles Walker’s band. It was a hand-to-mouth existence with gigs being played in small Black

neighborhood clubs in areas like the South Bronx and out onto Long Island where Malenky recalled clubs in Roslyn, Wyandanch and Huntington Station. They were tough times but, looking back, Malenky said he was proud of his association with Walker and I’m pleased that the story has now been told.” Other people covered include saxophonist Noble “Thin Man” Watts and his wife June Bateman (a supremely soulful singer), the Rev. Gary Davis (the guitar maestro), Billy Bland (hit recorder of “Let The Little Girl Dance”) and Billy Butler (a master guitarist of “Honky Tonk” fame, an instrumental known to almost every working band). Sadly, time has caught up with almost every interviewee in the book, except Hammond and Malenky, so New York City Blues champions their memory rather than attempts to revive a long-gone

scene. Moreover, Oscher, who once played harmonica with the famed Muddy Waters blues band, and photographer Harris both sadly died in April just prior to the book’s publication. It is hoped that musicians of all ages will find suitable inspiration from the trendsetting artists who operated in the different and difficult social circumstances that bred the blues. Others can immerse themselves in YouTube to discover yet another stylistic element of the many timeless sounds of New York as they devour the words of pioneering blues people, record men and songwriters. New York City Blues by Larry Simon, edited by John Broven, is available from usual book sources including Amazon.com. Broven is a member of the TBR News Media editorial staff and lives in East Setauket.

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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. Check uufsb.org for Zoom links and information about in-person and live-streamed Sunday worship services. Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group,

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. Check uufsb.org for Zoom links and information about in-person and live-streamed Sunday worship services. Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online and in person, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes.

For almost a century, the Three Village Garden Club has been uniting the community with its passion for flora, education, and support for worthy causes. On Sept. 17, I attended the Garden Club’s “See you in September!” BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN flower show at the Neighborhood House in Setauket. As I entered, I was instantly entranced by the vibrant floral displays decorating every corner of the historic building. Delicate, brightly colored arrangements adorning the fireplace mantle and tables welcomed me into the exhibit. This welcome was mirrored by the warmhearted hospitality of the club members. Joan Roehrig, a member of the club for ten years, offered to give me a tour. She explained that each division of the show, Horticulture, Educational, and Design, as well as some special exhibitions, were meticulously judged by experts earlier that day. In addition to the members’ contributions to the show, the club was very grateful for the floral designs donated by local florists, including James Cress, Village Florist and Events Stony Brook, Setauket Floral Design, and Stop & Shop’s Floral Designs by Jennifer. Our first stop on the tour was the Horticulture room, which was organized into spectacular arrangements of perennials, annuals, herbs, fruits, and vegetables all grown in the members’ backyards. The Best in Show for this category was Patricia Bany’s exquisite combination planting of succulents. In the Educational division, there were multiple displays regarding various floral topics, including native plants and the history of the Garden Club. Not only were they informative, but they were also so elegantly presented. The Best in Show for this division was a comprehensive, educational project board and floral arrangements piece by Donna Hill. Entitled “Floral Design Techniques,” it displayed numerous methods used in flower arranging. The Design category consisted of multiple sub-divisions, including MultiRhythmic, Tapestry, Table Centerpieces, and Art Interpretation classifications. Each piece radiated creativity and innovation. Arrangements varied in style from classical to contemporary, and each displayed a strong proficiency in their craft. The Best in Show for Design was earned by Vikki Bellias. As I spoke to the participants in the show, they were eager to share their knowledge and love for flora and the Garden Club. Joan

First place tapestry design by Vikki Bellias Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen

expressed one of her favorite experiences with the club has been the December Greenery Boutique. It’s an annual event where members gather during the holidays to create festive wreaths and decorations, later to be sold to the community. Martina Matkovic, a member for about 6 years, described how the members regularly meet over tea and sandwiches to discuss various matters and attend lectures together. This teatime tradition goes back almost a century to the times of Jennie Melville, the club’s founder in the 1920s. From its inception, the club played an important role in the community through local beautification and support for causes such as employment during the Depression and clean water availability. Later, they took part in war relief efforts during World War II. The club continues to support environmental and educational movements and even offers horticulture scholarships and camps to students. The Three Village Garden Club is always looking for new members. No green thumb or gardening experience is required, as it is an educational group. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the club’s president, Karin Ryon at -631-813-5390. Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism. She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in teaching. See more photos online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com.

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Outstanding Fiber Art: Kate Ackerman

Artists honored at Gallery North event Outstanding Glass Art: Gail Applebaum

Best in Show: Chloe Wang

Gallery North in Setauket hosted its 55th annual Outdoor Art Show & Music Festival on Sept. 11 and 12. The two day event showcased the work of over 90 artists and artisans and featured live music, kids activities and food and attracted thousands of visitors. Juried by Karen Levitov, Director and Curator of the Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University; artist Nancy Bueti-Randall; and Lorraine Walsh, Art Director and Curator of the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics, awards were granted for each art category, including wood craft, ceramics and pottery, fiber art, works on paper, photography, glass art, jewelry, and painting. Gallery North's Executive Director Ned Puchner had the honor of presenting the awards. The winning artists will be featured in Gallery North's Winners Circle Exhibition in 2022. Honorable Mention: Marlene Weinstein

Outstanding Work on Paper: Gerard Lehner

Outstanding Work on Paper-Watercolor: Scott Hartman

Outstanding Ceramics and Pottery: Bebe Federmann Honorable Mention: Eric Giles

Outstanding Photography: Madison Muehl

Outstanding Wood Craft: Michael Josiah

Outstanding Jewelry: Jessica Randall

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Outstanding Painting in Oil and Acrylic: William Low

Honorable Mention: Cassandra Voulo

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

SEPT. 23 TO SEPT. 29, 2021

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Women's soccer wins third in a row as Burke records 12 saves

Emerson Richmond Burke entered the weekend with a career high of six saves. She doubled it on Sunday afternoon, making 12 saves against rivals UAlbany at LaValle Stadium, helping the Stony Brook women's soccer team to its third consecutive win, a 2-1 decision in favor of the hosts. The Seawolves were able to withstand a 20-shot barrage from the Great Danes in the second half, making Chelsie DePonte and Kerry Pearson first-half tallies stand up for a victory on the first day of America East play. Burke made five saves in the first half and then kept out seven of eight shots on goal in the second half, as the eighth needed a Stony Brook defender to turn the ball away from the goal line. DePonte scored her second goal of the weekend to open the match, a right footed curler that just beat the outstretched arm of the UAlbany keeper. As the half wound down, Kerry Pearson played a 30-yard free kick into the box that froze everybody and found its way into the side netting to double the advantage ahead of the break. Her second of the season, DePonte's goal total for her career now sits at 15. The Honolulu native has scored on each of her last two shots.

#29 Gabby Daniels celebrates the team's third win with #20 Kerry Pearson after the Sept. 19 game.

Photos courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics Aneta Sovakova earned the assist on the goal, her second of the season. She aided on Catharina von Drigalski's game-winner against Saint Joseph's a week prior.

Pearson has recorded points in four games this season, including each of her last two. It was her first goal of the season and third of her career.

Stony Brook improved to 16-2 at home under Tobias Bischof, including an 11-game winning streak at LaValle Stadium that sits as the fourth-longest active streak in the country. Burke's 12 saves are the most by a Seawolves keeper since 2018, when Sofia Manner tallied 12 against Oregon State on August 19, 2018. "I thought we played well today. We always try to start well in America East play. Conference games can be tougher but we have found a little more offensive balance this weekend, which really helped us," said head coach Tobias Bischof. "We had four goals on Friday and two on Sunday and there were a lot of different people involved in all of them. UAlbany is a well-coached team and coming away from today with a win, especially after playing on Friday, is exactly what we needed," Up next, the Seawolves hit the road this coming Sunday, taking on Vermont in Burlington, Vt., at 11 a.m. After a Thursday night road trip to NJIT, the team will return home the following Sunday for a matinee kickoff against New Hampshire.

Men's soccer starts league play with home win Jonas Bickus and Aki Solvason each tallied goals and the Stony Brook men's soccer team started its America East slate just how it wanted with a 2-0 win at LaValle Stadium on Sept. 18. Solvason started the scoring in the 38th minute, taking down a Gabe Fernandes ball and beating two defenders before rocketing the ball into the top corner. Bickus added a little finesse to his, dribbling to the middle before bending it with his left foot into the far netting to double the lead and ensure victory. Vermont entered the night both undefeated and having not surrendered a goal this season but the Seawolves were able to change both en route to taking all three points in the America East opener.

A two-time America East Rookie of the Week, Bickus recorded goal number three during his inaugural Seawolves campaign. Tonight was Aki's first multi-point game of his career, recording a goal and assist. Cracking double figure points for his career, Solvason now sits at 11 in his first two seasons. Both Gabriel Fernandes and Kori Cupid recorded their first assists of the 2021 campaign. Playing every minute this season, Kaiser posted clean sheet number three this season. His season goals-against average is now sitting at 0.96 for the year. "The goal in America East play is always to get three points and we did that tonight. It's always good to start like that, especially when you look at the league... every team is going to be a challenge this season. We

talked about getting results at home and we were able to get one tonight," said head coach Ryan Anatol. "Aki and Jonas are both very good players. They both work really hard and were also a huge part in our clean sheet, as well as the goals," he added. Up next, the Seawolves head up to Binghamton for a 1 p.m. matinee kickoff against the Bearcats on Saturday afternoon. They will return home the following Saturday, taking on Hartford at 6 p.m. at LaValle Stadium. The event is free and open to the public!

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#25 Sean Towey and his teammates celebrate their 2-0 win on Saturday.

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STRONGER T GETHER After a year unrivaled by any other in recent history, Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine are celebrating the much-anticipated return to a vibrant campus this fall. We faced innumerable challenges during that time but the selfless efforts of our faculty, students, staff, medical personnel and other members of the Stony Brook community helped us weather the crisis and emerge stronger as a result. As we transition to mostly in-person teaching, learning and office occupancy, it is with a deep sense of gratitude that we honor these dedicated individuals who proved that more can be accomplished when we work together as a team. Truly, we are Stronger Together.

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