An Invitation to the Twenty-Fifth Annual
Port Jefferson Village Charles Dickens Festival Saturday & Sunday • December 4 & 5, 2021
THANK YOU FROM THE DICKENS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
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Welcome to the 25th Annual Village of Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival!
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s fall sheds its leafy coat in preparation for winter, the first weekend in December once again plays host to the beloved Village of Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival. Join us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary through our cherished traditions and spectacular new additions that will add a sparkle and a smile to this magical weekend. We are coming back into the light after the dark COVID days of 2020. However, we are advising that you wear a mask when at an indoor event. We will be following all New York State recommendations for masks and social distancing regulations set for the weekend as they become available. Some venues, like Theatre Three, have strict vaccine and
masking rules. The main thing is STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN! Hailed as Long Island’s best festival for 2019 and 2020, Dickens begins on Saturday, December 4, running through Sunday, December 5. Produced by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council in cooperation with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, friends and families from across the Northeast, from all 50 states and, indeed, from around the globe (over 50 guests from the EU in 2019), will gather to celebrate the beloved author as we once again turn our quaint seaport village into a living Dickens stage. Born Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), Charles Dickens was arguably the literary superstar of his age, a status that lives on today. Ever the champion of the common man and the downtrodden, his inventive genius has inspired a raft of theatrical performances and a parade of films that portray the drama and redemption of life as a central theme. From A Tale of Two Cities to A Christmas Carol, Dickens managed to create some of literature’s most iconic and memorable personalities. We are proud to carry on this timee honored tradition th to d te ca ival is dedi with our Dickens of This year the Fest or ey rv pu uzzetta, the Festival e memory of Nan G nc si al ickens Festiv The wondercostumes for the D ion. incept ous Festival of Trees, an artistic collection of
Port Jefferson Village Mayor Margot Garant with a Dickens crowd.
magnificent Christmas creations, are found at the Port Jefferson Village Center on the second floor and will be available for viewing the entire month. The whimsical Santa’s Workshop, an incredible tribute to Christmas of yesteryear once again created by the celebrated confection artist Pat Darling, should be on every person’s “must see” list because this magical presentation is not to be missed. Free tickets will be available on Eventbrite to avoid long lines. Horse Carriage Rides ($2 pp) will start in front of Harborview Christian Church. Tickets also available on Eventbrite. Look for it on the corner of Barnum and West Main Street. The Artisan Square, showing how hand-crafted works were made during Victorian England, resides in the parking lot by the blinking light where Main Street and East and West Broadway merge. The spectacular Tiny Tim’s Train Station (a Toys for Tots location), presented by the Reed Family Train Project, will dazzle at the Harbormaster’s building. The restaurants offer Dickensian inspired fare, while the wide range of shops in the village stay open
for extended hours for holiday shopping. The Village, once again, will be rich with our troupe of Dickens’ Street Characters and alive with a host of musical, magical and theatrical presentations. The Grand East Main Street Opening Parade on Saturday morning at 11:00 AM and Pickwick’s Puppet Parade, this year featuring the new puppets worthy of a major Hollywood feature film, ends the festivities beginning at 5:00 PM on Sunday. Don’t miss either one as each parade features awe-inspiring new attractions. So, come one! Come all! A rapturous time for the young and young at heart, the Dickens Festival is sure to delight the Scroogiest of curmudgeons. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Margot Garant Mayor, Village of Port Jefferson Allan Varela Chair, Greater Port JeffersonNorthern Brookhaven Arts Council
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Calendar of events
December 3 FRIDAY
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Oliver Twist’s Artisan Square Farmer’s Market lot by Kilwins
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Oliver’s Arrest (E) Village Way
2:40 PM to 3:00 PM Holiday Sing-a-long with Denise Romas First Methodist Church
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Lantern Dedications
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tiny Tim’s Train Station/Toys for Tots Harbor Master Building, West Broadway
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Orchestra (B) Village Center
2:50 PM to 3:20 PM Songs of the Season Harborview Christian Church
7:00 PM ‘A Christmas Carol’ Theatre Three $
12:00 PM to 12:20 PM Serenade Duo Harborview Christian Church
1:00 PM to 1:30 AM Fortune’s Folly (C) Library
3:00 PM to 3:50 PM Magical Wizardry of Steve Rodman Masonic Lodge
12:00 PM to 12:50 PM Magical Wizardry of Steve Rodman Masonic Lodge
1:20 PM to 1:40 PM “My Father’s Custom, A Dickens Holiday” First Methodist Church
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Scrooge: The Inside Story by Mrs. Dilber Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Village Dickens Weekend Port Jefferson Historical Society Tour of all buildings, Donation $5 pp
1:20 PM to 1:40 PM Serenade Duo Harborview Christian Church
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Christmas Carol Radio Show Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft
1:30 PM to 2:20 PM Magical Wizardry of Steve Rodman Masonic Lodge
3:00 PM ‘A Christmas Carol’ Theatre Three $
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Scrooge: The Inside Story by Mrs. Dilber Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Men’s Choir (A) Frigate
2:00 PM to 2:20 PM Holiday Sing-a-long with Denise Romas First Methodist Church
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Scrooge (E) Village Way
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Special Holiday Concert Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
3:20 PM to 3:40 PM Holiday Sing-a-long with Denise Romas First Methodist Church
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Songs of the Season Harborview Christian Church
3:40 PM to 4:10 PM Songs of the Season Harborview Christian Church
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM “A Good Olde Fashioned Christmas” Port Jefferson Free Library - Historic Reading Room Ring in the holiday season with an afternoon of Yuletide favorites from award-winning NYC chanteuse, Valerie Dilorenzo. This heartwarming community celebration will fill your holidays with the joy of music with timeless melodies complete with a carol sing-along to warm your spirits. Jeff Hoffman, accompanist.
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Boots on the Ground (C) Library
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Choir 1 (C) Library
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Jewel Tones (A) Frigate
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Orchestra (B) Village Center
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM North Shore Choir Performing Handel’s Messiah First Methodist Church
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9:00 AM to 12:00 PM How Boats Are Built Bayles Boat Shop, Harborfront Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Traveling Lantern Theater Company’s virtual performance of The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge or “A Christmas Carol.” Port Jefferson Free Library Children’s Department Join us for a continuous showing of the Traveling Lantern Theater Company’s virtual performance of The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge or “A Christmas Carol”, the classic tale of a miser’s redemption. Ebenezer Scrooge is a nasty, mean, snarling old geezer with no care for anything other than his money. His one and only friend visits him as a ghost and starts him on a journey that melts his icy heart and teaches him the joys of caring for and giving to others. 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Festival of Trees Port Jefferson Village Center - 2nd floor 11:00:00 AM to 11:40 AM Grand East Main Street Opening Parade East Main to Port Jefferson Village Center 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Dickens Alley on Historic East Main Street 11:00 AM ‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’ Theatre Three $
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Scrooge: The Inside Story by Mrs. Dilber Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove Room 2:00 PM Backstage Studio of Dance Port Jefferson Brewery Stage 12:40 PM to 1:00 PM “My Father’s Custom, A Dickens Holiday” First Methodist Church 12:40 PM to 1:00 PM Serenade Duo Harborview Christian Church 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Horse & Carriage Ride ($2) Begins at Harborview Christian Church 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM STEAM through History - A Special Presentation Long Island Explorium 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Holiday Picture Taking Event Port Jefferson Free Library - Front Lawn Take pictures with adorable winter scenery in front of the Library. You may even get to take a selfie with an elfie!
11:45 AM to 3:00 PM Party With Santa 1506 Main Street
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Elegantly Decorated Room with Annual Book Tree Port Jefferson Free Library Historic Reading Room In the historic Front Reading Room of the Main Library building, enjoy an elegantly decorated atmosphere and be sure to get a picture of the library’s annual book tree.
12:00 PM to 12:20 PM “My Father’s Custom, A Dickens Holiday” First Methodist Church
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Boots on the Ground (A) Frigate
11:40 AM to 12:00 PM Opening Ceremony Port Jefferson Village Center
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Improv (D) Toast 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Curiosity Shop (E) Village Way
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Fortune’s Folly (E) Village Way 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Orchestra (B) Village Center
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM Christmas Carol Radio Show Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft
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Calendar continued 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Festival of Trees Port Jefferson Village Center - 2nd floor
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM TBA (D) Toast
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Dickens Alley, Historic East Main Street
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Men’s Choir Library 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Dickens Improv Group (C) Library 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Living Nativity First Methodist Church Front Lawn 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Christmas Carol Radio Show Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Jewel Tones (A) Frigate 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Choir (D) Toast 6:30 PM to 7:10 PM Christmas Jazz Harborview Christian Church 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Alan Short Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft 7:00 PM ‘A Christmas Carol’ Theatre Three $
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Santa’s Workshop Drowned Meadow House 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Oliver Twist’s Artisan Square Farmer’s Market lot 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Tiny Tim’s Train Station/Toys for Tots Harbor Masters Building, West Broadway 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM Magical Wizardry of Steve Rodman Masonic Lodge 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Annual Holiday Open House Port Jefferson Historical Society Tour of all buildings, Donation $5 pp 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Scrooge (E) Village Way 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Improv (A) Frigate 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Orchestra (B) Village Center 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Fortune’s Folly (D) Toast
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1:00 PM to 4:00 PM “Traveling Lantern Theater Company’s virtual performance of The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge or “A Christmas Carol.” Port Jefferson Free Library - Children’s Department “Join us for a continuous showing of the Traveling Lantern Theater Company’s virtual performance of The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge or “A Christmas Carol,” the classic tale of a miser’s redemption. Ebenezer Scrooge is a nasty, mean, snarling old geezer with no care for anything other than his money. His one and only friend visits him as a ghost, and starts him on a journey that melts his icy heart and teaches him the joys of caring for, and giving to others.” 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Holiday Picture Taking Event Port Jefferson Free Library - Front Lawn Take pictures with adorable winter scenery in front of the Library. You may even get to take a selfie with an elfie! 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Choir (C) Library 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Fortune’s Folly (E) Village Way 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM Dickens Improv (C) Library
12:00 PM to 12:20 PM Erika the Harpist Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove
1:20 PM to 1:50 PM Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations Harborview Christian Church
7:30 PM to 8:10 PM Christmas Jazz Harborview Christian Church
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations Harborview Christian Church
1:20 PM to 2:00 PM Rose Tree Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fezziwig’s Dance Party Masonic Lodge
12:40 PM to 1:00 PM Erika the Harpist Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Buddy Merriam and Taylor Ackley First Methodist Church
December 5 SUNDAY
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Santa’s Workshop Drowned Meadow House
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Horse & Carriage Ride ($2) Begins at Harborview Christian Church 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM Harbormen Chorus First Methodist Church 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM STEAM through History - A Special Presentation Long Island Explorium
1:30 PM to 2:20 PM Magical Wizardry of Steve Rodman Masonic Lodge 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM Christmas Carol Radio Show Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft 1:40 PM to 2:00 PM Harbormen Chorus First Methodist Church 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Oliver (E) Village Way
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Improv (A) Frigate 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Orchestra (B) Village Center 2:10 PM to 2:40 PM Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations Harborview Christian Church 2:20 PM to 2:40 PM Harbormen Chorus First Methodist Church 2:20 PM to 2:40 PM Rose Tree Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Curiosity Shop (E) Village Way 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM “Holiday Music with the 7th and 8th Grade Chamber Orchestra” Port Jefferson Free Library Historic Reading Room Join us for some beautiful music in the Historic Reading Room! Director, Dr. Vanessa Salzman, Port Jefferson School District 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Christmas Carol Radio Show Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Harbormen Chorus First Methodist Church 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM Magical Wizardry of Steve Rodman Masonic Lodge 3:00 PM ‘A Christmas Carol’ Theatre Three $ 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Choir (D) Toast 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Fortune’s Folly (E) Village Way 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Choir (A) Frigate
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Calendar continued 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Mountain Maidens: Holiday Songs of all Nations Harborview Christian Church
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Guided Tours of the Church First Methodist Church
4:45 PM The Passing of the Lantern of Life Maple and Main Street to Village Hall
3:40 PM to 4:00 PM Fairchild & Becherer Port Jefferson Village Center - Harbor Cove
5:00 PM Pickwick’s Giant Puppet Parade Maple and Main to Village Hall
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Christmas Carol Radio Show Port Jefferson Village Center - Sail Loft
5:45 PM Closing Ceremony Village Hall
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Improv (D) Toast
7:00 PM ‘A Christmas Carol’ Theatre Three $
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4:15 PM to 4:45 PM “Holiday Music with the High School Chamber Orchestra” Port Jefferson Free Library Historic Reading Room Join us for some beautiful music in the Historic Reading Room! Director, Dr. Michael Caravello, Port Jefferson School District
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he Festival’s closing Pickwick’s Puppet Parade will feature the super artistic look for the giant puppet versions of Marley’s Ghost, Christmas Past, Christmas Present and an aweinspiring Christmas Future brought to us through the creative efforts of Genevieve Varela and Vin Blangiardo. Supported by a grant from Riverhead Toyota, Gen and Vin have built the stunning new puppets from simple cardboard and Papier-mâché imbued with amazing intensity by this artistic duo. They promise an experience that will last a lifetime. But the action doesn’t stop there as the parade will feature the entire 138-piece Longwood High School Marching Band with instruments alight as a special treat. Also included this year is the Hook and Ladder Party Company fire truck. Our honorees, Margo Garant and Allan Varela will be on the Port Jefferson-Bridgeport Ferry
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Newly done Marley’s Ghost Float, accompanied by the Arts Council’s artist in residence, Andrea Rhude. We also have a surprise guest star OR TWO joining us on the float – stay tuned. AND last, but not least, gracing our parade with be marching contingents from WBLI and WALK radio stations. Please join us for the amazement and fun!
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or this year we are presenting a wonderfully decked-out-for-Christmas model train exhibit, located at the Harbormaster’s Building in Port Jefferson, as a remembrance memorial for Marie Reed who passed away in March of this year. The Reed Family Train Project works for weeks to assemble a truly stunning exhibit that is sure to captivate one and all. The location will also be host to the Toys-for-Tots toy-raising event. The Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, with the assistance of his staff from the Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters, directs the Toys-for-Tots program, delivering much-needed toys to children for the holiday season. Festival visitors are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys and drop them in the collection box next to the exhibit while looking at different model train sets course around the setup. This is a family favorite, and this year is presented by the Town of Brookhaven.
Beginning in 1763, Scottish engineer James Watt tinkered with the original steam engine design that led to the first steam engine locomotive prototype built by British engineer Richard Trevithick in 1804. 1814 witnessed the first successful steam engine train, built by British engineer George Stephenson, that could haul up to 30 tons of coal at a “breakneck” uphill speed of four miles per hour. Train tracks were soon found crisscrossing the globe as the steam locomotive helped to usher in the Industrial Era in Britain and America. Charles Dickens was so amazed by this new invention he named a powerful new breed of locomotive, built for speedy service on the American Baltimore & Ohio Railroad’s expanding system, the Pegasus, commenting, “If it had spread its wings and flew away, no one would be the least bit surprised!” Sponsored by: Salerno Brokerage Corp.
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The Artisan Square will feature five artisans who demonstrate how crafts were done during Dickens’ time. The Arts & Crafts movement began in Victorian Britain in the 1860s as a response to the demise of the older craft guilds in favor of industrialized manufacturing. Lead by artist and writer William Morris, the Arts & Crafts movement sought to bring back high quality, handmade workmanship. Our Dickens Festival Artisans utilize 19th century tools to elucidate festival attendees in the creative
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Santa’s Workshop Hours: Drowned Meadow House ◆ Sunday, Nov. 28 – 3:30-5:30 ◆ Saturday, Dec. 4 – 12-4 ◆ Sunday, Dec. 5 – 12-4 ◆ Saturday, Dec. 11 – 12-4 ◆ Saturday, Dec. 18 – 12-4 For a virtual tour of Santa’s Workshop, visit:
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or the last time, step back in time and reflect on the storybook charm of cherished memories of an era that has quietly faded. Candles flicker in the windows beckoning young and old to visit Santa’s whimsical three-room workshop. Dazzling decorations and the twinkle of little white lights serve as a prelude to all that awaits you in the Historic Drowned Meadow House. Entering the workshop, snowflakes glisten high above the elaborate confection displays created by published confection artist Pat Darling. Nutcrackers and an elaborate merry-goround embellish the beautiful displays throughout the workshop area. The tour continues as you depart the workshop and enter little Hollyberry’s bedroom. This elaborate vignette finds Hollyberry sitting by a glowing fireplace busily wrapping her Christmas presents for Mommy and Daddy. Her room is all aglow as she looks out upon Santa’s enchanting Christmas forest. Oh my, how exciting… Santa and his reindeer appear through the glittering snowflakes blanketing Santa’s magical gnome village under the Christmas tree. Truly a must see! Departing the Christmas forest, visitors are greeted by Santa, awaiting the arrival of one and all. Capture the magic of this memorable visit to Santa’s Workshop. Free tickets will be available for Santa’s Workshop on Eventbrite.
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ear ye, Hear ye! The 25th Annual Charles Dickens Festival invites you to take a look at the enchanting Festival of Trees at the Port Jefferson Village Center. The second floor will host a magical presentation of Christmas trees featuring decorations that are guaranteed to dazzle and delight. Each tree will present the sponsor’s vision, expertly crafted and garnished…and not to be missed. New to England in 1800, the decorated Christmas tree was a firm tradition in what is now Germany, but it was kept to the English Royal Family until 1841 when Queen Victoria married Germanborn Prince Albert. From that time
the decorating of the Christmas tree tradition spread quickly from the hoitytoity to the hoi polloi. Charles Dickens himself regaled in the tradition having penned “A Christmas Tree” in 1850: “I have been looking on, this evening, at a merry company of children assembled round that pretty German toy, a Christmas Tree… Now, the tree is decorated with bright merriment, and song, and dance, and cheerfulness. And they are welcome. Innocent and welcome be they ever held, beneath the branches of the Christmas Tree, which cast no gloomy shadow!” The Festival of Trees will be available to view at the Dickens Festival up through the end of December.
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Special Performances Various performing groups from the Port Jefferson School District will be performing outdoors in front of the Village Center or on the Jill Russell Stage in Harborfront Park on Sunday, December 5. Special thanks to the Knox School for providing their 40-member student caroling choir. They will be marching in our opening parade AND special thanks to the North Sachem student volunteers (around 40) who will be providing logistical support to keep things running. KATHIANNE SNADEN
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