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LIFESTYLE

In this issue ... Feature Story: Signs of Spring ......................A6-A7 Signs of Spring pages A6-A7

Garden Trends of 2015 ............................A10-A11 House & Home: Wham, it’s Glam ...........A13-A14 Shop Huntington ..............................................A16 Shop Port Jefferson ..........................................A18 Music: Tune into Record Store Day ................A20

Garden Winners for 2015 pages A10-A11

Wine & Dine ......................................................A23 Food: Seaside Dining ..........................................A24 Food: Robin’s Fradicio Spring Salad ..............A25 Focus on Health: Spring into Fitness ...............A26 Focus on Health: Dental Implants ..................A26 Focus on Health: Heart & Stroke Awareness.....A32

Design Trends pages A13-A14

Focus on Health: Food Allergies .....................A34 Focus on Health: Egg Nutrition ...............A37-A38 Focus on Health: Bariatric Surgery .................A40 Art: Tattoos, the New Normal ..................A42-A43 Shop Port Jefferson page A18

Calendar of Spring Events .......................A44-A46 Crafts: Karp’s Krafts ..................................A46-A47

Seaside Dining page A24

Egg Nutrition pages A37-A38

Old Westbury Gardens in Westbury Cover photo by Barbara Newman

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LIFESTYLE

A message from the publisher

oday, with this new magazine, our media company celebrates its 39th anniversary. “Really?” you might say. “Why are you still involved with new print products when the world is going digital?” I would like to speak to that question here in this space. I can probably give the greatest insight into publishing today by quoting from this past weekend’s Sunday Review, in The New York Times. In that section was an article by Margaret Sullivan headlined, “The Curious (and Vital) Power of Print.” The editor gave an interesting dissection of who supports The New York Times and how. For starters, she revealed that more than 70 percent of all their revenue came from print last year. Further, more than one million people still buy the Sunday paper each week, although that is down from the peak of 1.8 million in 1993. And about half that number pays for the daily paper, although that is also down from other years. Now comes the surprising part. Not all the readers are octogenarians, which is what you might think. Some 23 percent are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. That’s hundreds of thousands of people. And the median age of the digital subscriber is 54, not much different from the

Leah S. Dunaief Publisher median age of the 60-year-old print subscriber. Here’s another surprising fact. The print subscribers are the most engaged with The Times’ digital offerings. These are not two separate categories of readers. Many, many readers love the look and feel of the news in print, with its dramatic layouts and editors’ judgments. Bottom line: print is still mighty important. So to quote The New York Times, “today’s passionate print readers are more varied, more numerous and more valuable than conventional wisdom might suggest.” Since we feel that way too, we want to keep all our readers happy. Therefore, you can read this magazine in print or find it on our website. We hope you enjoy reading about our lifestyles as a breath of fresh air to complement the usual news.

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fully curated not just content elcome, readers, but an identity. From a feature to our first edition on the subtle signs of spring, to of Lifestyle. Spring, stubborn as she was, is health tips that will get you into finally here. And with shape, and to the mainstream world of tattoos, spring comes new our stories are slices of beginnings. At TBR, life we hope will hit spring marks the the proverbial spot. birth of this magaI hope Lifestyle zine, Lifestyle. becomes your go-to When first asked guide for how to live to become the editor innovatively and think of Lifestyle, I didn’t deeply. As its editor, I know what to think. also hope you’ll find Coming from a hard something on these news background, my Rohma Abbas pages to inspire you and initial thought was Editor something that will leave — can I even do this? you wanting more. And when you Indeed, I did do it, but it was do, we hope to deliver. certainly not by myself. With In this issue, we offer you a the help of our wonderful, talsmorgasbord of spring. Enjoy! And ented writers, Arts & Lifestyles should you have any ideas for stoEditor Heidi Sutton and the ries, please don’t hesitate to contact backing of so many great staff me at rohma@tbrnewspapers.com. members at TBR, we’ve care-

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FE AT U R E S TO RY

The subtle signs of spring BY SUSAN RISOLI

verybody knows about April showers and subsequent May flowers. And if we look closely, we might spot less obvious signs of the season. Reticent maybe, but decidedly there, these vanguards are busy proclaiming spring for all who take care to notice. When asked what he notices as April comes around, New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) said, “Well, we’ll see turtles again.” Englebright, a geologist and biologist who is chairman of the assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee, said the reptiles hibernate in winter, but come out of their homes when the weather gets warmer. From larger ponds and lakes, female snapping turtles emerge to lay their eggs, he added. “People don’t know why they’re coming out of the water,” Englebright said, and some try to harass the turtles. “But people should leave them alone —they’re just laying eggs.” In all honesty, the snapping turtles can be — well — snap-

pish, Englebright admitted, calling them “ill-tempered creatures” with a prehistoric appearance that isn’t exactly warm and fuzzy. While the rest of us were scraping ice off our cars, piping plovers were hanging out by the pool, at their overwintering grounds in

State Park are likely places). The sun has got it going on in spring, meteorologically speaking. David Stark, a meteorologist in the National Weather Service’s Upton bureau, said he and his colleagues keep track of the angle of the sun in

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Mexico. Now that April is here, they’re flying back up north to make their nests. To Englebright, “they are among the superstars that herald the coming of spring on our local beaches,” he said. Piping plovers are endangered, so be careful if you see them on North Shore beaches (West Meadow Beach, Caumsett State Park and Sunken Meadow

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the sky. When the sun gets higher in the sky, “That’s a big one. That signals spring to us,” he said. ”In January and February, the heart of winter, it’s lower in the sky. “By April, you’d notice how high in the sky the sun’s getting. It’s because of how we rotate around the sun, and that’s basically causing the seasons,” Stark explained. “In summer you’d notice even more and say, ‘Wow, the sun’s really beating down on us.’” Longer days bring more hours of daylight, Stark said, and he explained that increased daylight plus the higher sun work together to warm the air around us. Any harsh arctic air masses that try to blast us can’t help but get softened by our increasingly warmer air. “That’s not to say that you can’t have a few days in April that will be chilly,” he said. “But overall, it will be warmer. Longer day, more daylight, so these air masses that are coming into the country will no longer be as cold.” By early April, Stark said, “You’re talking 13 hours of daylight” in our area, with the sun rising at 6:30 a.m. and setting at 7:30 p.m., versus January’s depths of winter, when it rises at 7:20 a.m.

Fe at u r e S to ry The peeper is a tiny frog that nevertheless makes a big noise. ~ Joe Jannsen, conservation lands director for the Nature Conservancy

For Joe Jannsen, it’s all about the skunk cabbage. When Jannsen, conservation lands director for the Nature Conservancy, looks forward to an early sign of spring, “for me personally, the skunk cabbage is what I think of. It’s one of the first plants you see as it starts to warm up.” Its big, green and maroon leaves make their presence known wherever it’swampy and muddy, like the shoreline of a pond — “the wetland edges” of things, Jannsen said. A good place to see it — open to the public — is the Nature Conservancy’s St. John’s Pond Preserve in Cold

Spring Harbor. This hardy plant actually can come up before spring, Jannsen said, “because it’s able to generate its own heat. Often you’ll see it even when there’s still snow or ice on the ground.” Salamanders are “not the easiest for people to see,” Jannsen said, but they’re around, and we can be sure it’s spring once they scoot out of their underground homes. The eastern tiger salamander comes out when it warms up to lay eggs around small ponds where there are no fish. Its close cousin, the spotted salamander, is another underground dweller that emerges in spring. But hands off the salamanders, please. The tiger salamander has a “secretive” nature, Jannsen said, and it’s an endangered species. They like to be left alone during mating season, and so does the spotted salamander. Best to join a field trip run by a natural history organization, he said, if you want to see these shy guys in their native habitat. Jannsen delights in two frogs, the aptly named spring peeper and

the wood frog. The peeper is a tiny frog that nevertheless makes a big noise. By the end of April, they’ll be joining their voices in a chorus of confident song that can be, Jannsen said, “quite loud.” The wood frog also gets more active in spring, as it gets ready to lay its eggs. “It sounds like a clacking duck,” Jannsen said. If you hear that sound but there are no ducks around, “it’s probably a wood frog.” “A walk in woods near a freshwater pond will often result in you hearing spring peepers, wood frogs and other native frog species peeping, quacking, and croaking away,” Jannsen said. There’s another breed that suddenly shows up when spring is upon us. It’s not a bird, a plant or an animal. “You’ll see painters and photographers stalking wildlife, trying to capture its variety,” said Englebright. “Come spring, it’s as if all of their creative energies are let loose.”

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Red Velour are enough to get any gardener excited about trying something new. Since 1932, this nonprofit organization has annually tested new varieties of flowers and vegetables in various locations throughout the United States and Canada. Judges look for improved qualities such as disease tolerance, early bloom or harvest dates, taste, unique colors and flavors, higher yield, length of flowering or harvest, and overall performance. Here’s what the judges had to say about some of the award winners:

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The northeast can now plant entire gardens using these AAS winning varieties, all of which have been proven to have superior performance.

For a complete list of the new plants chosen by the AAS, as well as other information about the organization, visit their website at www.all-americaselections.org.

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ong Island is springing back to life, and Mother Nature isn’t the only one getting a makeover. Just as April showers help give birth to May flowers, spring is giving life to some new looks inside homes — a focus on modernized glamour décor, with ice colors like white and gray becoming more popular, according to some Long Island designers. From one designer’s perspective, the rise of glam could be signaling a shift in mood among the masses from depression to hope. “I think that people are feeling optimistic,” said Daryl Pines, president of the Interior Design Society of Long Island — a group with membership of residential interior designers from across the Island. That could be largely financial — the economy’s bouncing back, some say, as the unemployment rate is currently the lowest it has been in several years. “We’ve been in a downturn [for] a long time and I think people just want better things in their lives. So if you think that people [want] to be home and make their own glamour, maybe they’re just saying, ‘Enough! I don’t want to be downtrod-

den anymore. I don’t want to be depressed. I want to make something glamorous at home.’” Designer Jen Fox, co-owner of Fox + Chenko Interiors in Port Washington, said she has definitely noticed a “cleaner and sophisticated” look gaining popularity, and a “phasing out” from the early 2000s, where everything was warmer in color tones, like greens, olives, reds and mustards. She’s also noticed, along with the cleaner, sleeker look, a lot more texture in items like fabrics, rugs, wall coverings and mirrored surfaces. This inclusion of texture is taking the place of other items people might have in their homes, Fox said. “I think people are looking just maybe to live more simply in terms of the sheer volume of things to decorate with,” she added. Designer Caroline Wilkes, of Merrick-based Caroline Wilkes Interiors made a similar observation. Continued on page a14

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Tune into Record Store Day on April 18 By Nicole St.Hilaire

ecord Store Day is an annual, internationally observed event considered the most popular day for listening to vinyl at local record stores. Since 2007, on every third Saturday in April, independent record stores celebrate and come together in releasing hundreds of exclusive records, singles, cassettes, CD releases and other items including apparel, picture discs and colored vinyl. Record Store Day has become one of music’s most celebrated traditions, bringing people together behind a medium of music that boasts authentic appeal. Vinyl enthusiasts from far and wide will flock to record stores for a day of browsing, buying, listening and networking with likeminded people. On Record Store Day, a wide variety of music labels, representing genres from jazz to classic rock, to today’s radio hits, will release exclusive tracks and albums. The extensive list of releases is available on the Record Store Day website. Among the releases is music from Slayer, David Bowie, Atreyu, The Black Keys, Fall Out Boy, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra and Avicii. Music lovers of all genres can tune into some old-school listening on this day. Looney Tunes, a record store in West Babylon that has been participating since the tradition began in 2007, is the one of the largest participating stores on the East Coast. Owner Karl Groeger Jr. expects there to be a big turnout for the event, much like in years past. “We are going to have the largest quantity of every single exclusive release in the New York area,” Groeger said. “Our store will have five bands playing throughout the day in the store, which we will announce as the event approaches. It will be a great day for everyone passionate about music.” Participating stores have placed their requests for top picks of releases, but not all quantities are guaranteed. Once the releases are sold out, listeners may have to pay much more to add the record to their collection through a third-party sale, so it is vital for fans to get to their local Record Store Day venue early. In 2013, Looney Tunes had more than 500 people lined up, waiting at their store, hours before opening, Groeger said. Another Long Island store taking part in the

Top file photo by Nicole St.Hilaire, right photo from Looney Tunes record store in West Babylon

Get exclusive records at local stores on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 18.

event is Mr. Cheapo CD & Record Exchange, located in Mineola and Commack. Store Manager Dave Bernstein has worked at the indie vinyl store for more than 13 years and has been involved in the Record Store Day tradition each year since it started. “This is, by far, our busiest day of the year, and we have people who line up at both locations to get these must-have items,” Bernstein said. “We get people from all ages in the store, surprisingly a lot of young people who are keeping the traditions of their parents’ music-listening.” The stock for Mr. Cheapo stores will be split evenly between the two locations. Both will have earlier opening hours for the special day, he said. “There is something about getting your hands on something new and exclusive that vinyl listeners really go crazy for,” Bernstein said. “The stock we get almost always sells out quickly, in-

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cluding the cassette releases. People call weeks ahead to check on stock, but it is first come, first served, so I always tell people to come early.” Aside from the new releases, Mr. Cheapo CD & Record Exchange plans to attract music fans to experience Record Store Day at its most basic foundation: that is, chatting with other listeners, browsing through alphabetized stacks of records and hopefully leaving with an amazing find. Record Store Day will be held on April 18 and is for all the people who make up the world of record stores — the staff, the consumers and the artists — to come together and celebrate the unique and special role these stores play in the community. For a full list of participating stores, visit the Record Store Day website at www.recordstoreday.com.

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2013 HugeL riesLiNg, aLsace, FraNce By BoB Lipinski

pring Fever — everyone, at least in New York, has it after a long, dreary, and cold winter, punctuated by considerable snow, ice, shortened days and the doldrums of being cooped up indoors, trying to keep warm. I’ve had my fill of stodgy winter vegetables, not being able to go outdoors and feel the warmth of the sun on my face, and patiently waiting to put on shortsleeve shirts. We need a “Spring Fever Tonic” to fill us with song, frivolity and a change of scenery — no, not a trip to Maui. A plethora of young, fresh, fruity wines with lively acidity and perhaps some dancing bubbles to tantalize and awaken your taste buds and spirit comes to mind. Keep the oak-aged chardonnay and big, full-bodied cabernet sauvignon wines for cold weather. Give me some soft, runny, creamy and mild cheeses to help usher in warmer weather. My list of recommended wines and cheeses are:

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2013 Lepia soaVe, TeNuTa saNTa maria aLLa pieVe, VeNeTo, iTaLy Aroma and flavor of pears and peaches, with hints of almonds, vanilla, and white blossoms. Cheese: Asiago (Italy); Burrata (Italy).

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Aroma of melon and pear. Medium-bodied with hints of spices, herbs, and orange rind. Cheese: Edam (Holland); Lormes (France).

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throw a Frisbee with a friend. Watch the grass grow, roll yourself down a grassy hill or lie on the grass with a glass of wine and piece of cheese. Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written nine books, including “Italian Wine Notes” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on www.amazon.com). He conducts seminars on wine, spirits, and food, in addition to sales, time management, and leadership. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com or Bob@HIBS-USA.com. Photos by Bob Lipinski

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pring ushers in warmer weather and a thirst for the outdoors. And what better way to quench that thirst than by dining outside? Here are a few waterside restaurants to simultaneously satisfy your cravings for beautiful vistas and delicious food.

The Whales Tale

81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport

Only minutes from Northport Village is a small, locally-run restaurant that was created as a local hangout for families and friends. The Whales Tale is meant to be a place where you can grab a bite of quality seafood with a waterfront view without actually paying for a waterfront view. The restaurant brews its own beer, which is a popular item on the menu, as are a local rum punch and the Northport Rocket — a combination of a piña colada and a rum float. The tacos are the most popular item on the menu, especially

during the now famous Taco Tuesday, which is a huge hit among locals.

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820 West Main Street, Riverhead

Maple Tree BBQ offers a taste of the south and is located across the street from the Peconic River. The restaurant serves authentic barbecue food in a fun and casual atmosphere. You can buy food by the pound or by the platter to go, and many customers do this routinely. Not only are there picnic tables set up in front of the Peconic River, but Maple Tree BBQ is also right near Tanger Outlets — making it a great place to grab a bite after shopping, or drop your husband off while you shop. They make their own sweet tea here —a popular item — as well as their pastrami and Cuban sandwich.

rachel’s WaTerside Grill 281 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport

Situated on Freeport’s famous Nautical Mile, Rachel’s Waterside Grill offers casual, family-friendly dining

paired with delicious, always-fresh seafood and a terrific view. The menu at Rachel’s Waterside Grill is innovative and different, offering a new American cuisine that includes a large selection of fresh fish that can be prepared in a variety of styles, including Korean grilled, blackened, roasted and more, paired with many different types of toppings. The tuna is one of the most popular items on the menu, along with the mussels. There are quite a few favorite cocktails, including the Dark and Stormy, a Bali Punch — a passion fruit punch drink mixed with rum — and an Almond Soy Martini.

Wave seafood KiTchen 25 E Broadway,Port Jefferson

Wave Seafood Kitchen, located inside Danfords Hotel and Marina, overlooks the Long Island Sound and is located on Port Jefferson’s harbor, one of Long Island’s busiest harbors. This family-friendly restaurant serves fresh seafood, with some of its most popular items including shrimp crab rolls, sea scallops and salmon burgers. You can enjoy dinner inside the restaurant, or on the outdoor deck, sipping cocktails like blackberry sangria, a passion fruit mojito or a large selection of Long Island wines. There’s also a selection of

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refreshing, non-alcoholic beverages, including raspberry iced tea and a frozen mint chocolate chip drink.

louie’s oysTer Bar and Grill

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This restaurant, located on Manhasset Bay, offers one of the most beautiful views of the sunset on Long Island. Louie’s also offers boaters the ability to dock and dine for free. Louie’s is more than 100 years old and has undergone quite a few changes throughout its history. With a large selection of alwaysfresh seafood, items like their oysters tend to be the most popular on the menu. They get fresh oysters every day, and are constantly changing the type of oysters they serve. Their Maine and Connecticut lobster rolls are also popular — Maine rolls are served cold and Connecticut served hot. Louie’s also has a very successful mixologist on staff who designs seasonal cocktail menus, including favorite drinks like a winter sangria, and during the summer, a blood orange margarita. Photo from restaurant staff

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hen it comes to fitness, there is no “one-sizefits-all” approach. It’s a very individualized process, and each person can see different results from the same methods and diets. Even so, there are some universal keys to success. If you are new to fitness or looking to get on a healthy track this spring, give these tips a try:

Make it a habit Do a run before work, or schedule it later in the day, like you would an appointment. After a while, it will become as routine as brushing your teeth. “Even [training] for 20 or 30 minutes is better than doing nothing,” said Amanda Muro, a personal trainer at Made to Move Tennis & Wellness in Setauket.

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It can be a marathon or just shopping for summer clothes. Shoshana Pritzker, RD, CDN, who owns Nutrition by Shoshana in East Islip (www. nutritionbyshoshana.com) suggests making a vision board. Cut out images, phrases, quotes or dates that are motivating to you. Paste them on your poster board and put your vision board somewhere you see it every day.

“I always tell my clients, ‘Focus more on how you are feeling. Don’t you feel more energized after your workout and that you can tackle more throughout your day?’” said Muro. “You really want to [lose weight] slow and steady, because that’s how you are really going to keep it off.”

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try out a class If you enjoy a class like yoga, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, etc., you will be more likely to stick to it. “With my Zumba class… you don’t have to know how to dance or exercise in a certain way,” said Muro. “You can just come in and feel free to express yourself in any way, and there’s no judgment.”

Work out With a friend Plan to meet up after work on a certain day every week for a walk or at the gym. This can also be a great way to spend quality time together.

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ime to throw off those winter coats. Spring weather beckons us to exercise and get moving. And when we get active again, it’s a good idea to keep our hearts healthy. Dr. William Lawson, professor of cardiology and medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital, said in a recent interview that one third of the American population is overweight, one-third is downright obese and one in eight people are diabetic. Although medicine in the past two decades “has made tremendous strides in terms of decreasing heart attacks and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol,” the high rate of diabetes in this country could potentially reverse those gains, he said. When he talks to his patients about preventing

heart attacks or strokes, Dr. Lawson starts with of the mix. If a sedentary person with cardiovascular risk factors starts their exercise regime by the basics: eat a diet rich with fruits and vegetables, “going out on a hot, sunny weekend and playing and watch intake of salt and cholesterol. Salt confull-court basketball, that’s an accident waiting tributes to hypertension, and “about one-third to happen,” Dr. Lawson said. He recommends of the population is hypertensive,” he said. “And “you gradually build up. Know the symptoms of course, smoking is horrible. It accounts for 20 for heart attack and stroke. percent of the deaths in this Think about whether you’re country.” He also counsels To prevent a heart at risk.” Risk factors, he said, patients that women should are: diabetes, high blood preslimit themselves to one alcoattack or stroke, being overweight, inachol drink per day, men to two start with the basics, sure, tive lifestyle, smoking, and drinks per day. family history of cardiovascuWhen it comes to exerlike eating a diet lar disease. cise, as a country we’re pretty rich with fruits and Heart attack symptoms sedentary, Dr. Lawson said. can vary, he said. They can But it’s never too late to start vegetables, and take the form of heavy, pressphysical activity. “We should watch your salt and ing, squeezing chest discomall do 30 to 40 minutes most fort, sometimes leading to days of the week. And that’s cholesterol intake. the jaw and shoulder. “Some not including a warm-up and people experience a sense of cooldown,” he said. doom, or nausea, or they break out in a sweat.” Primordial prevention is one of the more reStroke symptoms are more focal, meaning they’re cent approaches physicians take to cardiovascular more localized and not as diffuse as heart attack disease, Dr. Lawson said. The term means intersymptoms, he said. Stroke symptoms can include vention that prevents a person from developing weakness, trouble speaking, problems with vision cardiovascular risk factors in the first place. “If and inability to feel sensation. I keep you thin, lean, exercising, watching your Of course, anyone with concerns about their salt, you might never develop hypertension,” he health should speak to their doctor, Dr. Lawson said. Another approach is the increased use of said. And if you think you’re having a heart atstatins, a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol. tack or a stroke, “It’s very important to get to the “Ten to 15 percent of the population should be on hospital quickly,” he said. Most hospitals will get statins,” he said. that artery open within 90 minutes of your prePart of the prescription for getting more active sentation” at the hospital. is making sure your cardiovascular health is part

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dietitians warn there are nutritional downsides to blanket avoidance of ingredients or foods kids might be allergic to.

he first mission in creating safe meals for children with food allergies is avoiding the offending ingredient. But there can be a downside to diets that miss out on the nutritional value found in foods kicked off the menu, according to Carolyn O’Neil, a registered dietitian and nutrition advisor to Best Food Facts. A study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (JAND) cautions that such diets can induce vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia and other symptoms affecting a child’s growth and nutritional status. “Food allergies and intolerances are on the rise,” said registered dietitian Vandana Sheth, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “But it’s important that we identify that kids are actually allergic (through proper testing) before we avoid those foods unnecessarily.”

Common food allergies The eight foods that account for more than 90 percent of childhood cases of food allergies include milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, pecans), wheat, fish and shellfish. Food intolerances such as lactose and gluten add even more children to the at-risk list for nutrient deficiencies, O’Neil said. “A parent should always offer a variety of different foods within a food group,” registered di-

food allergies can cause nutrition gaps etitian Cheryl Orlansky, president of the Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association said. Gluten-free grains include rice, corn and quinoa. If a child is allergic to peanut butter, substitute sunflower seed butter, Sheth advised. “If you skip dairy, you skip its nine essential nutrients,” said registered dietitian and author of “The Greek Yogurt Kitchen,” Toby Amidor. “Studies show people with lactose intolerance

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may tolerate up to a cup of fluid milk, which has 12 grams of lactose. Cheeses, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are much lower in lactose.”

mind the gap The food allergy study in JAND measured the benefit of dietary counseling in preventing and correcting nutrient deficiencies in children with food allergies. Results from the multi-center study in Italy showed that advice on what foods to eat to help fill in the gaps helped kids get enough calories, protein and other needed nutrients. “I think it’s fascinating,” Sheth said. “They showed that dietary counseling really helped and growth patterns were improved.” Sheth added, “A lot of kids outgrow allergies to eggs and milk by age 16. But other allergies such as nuts may be lifelong.” Her knowledge comes firsthand, as her own son was diagnosed with more than 20 food allergies as a child. “Now he’s a healthy JV football player. He’s down to four or five allergies, including all nuts. I always feed the team so I can keep an eye on what he’s eating.” When parents are equipped with the proper knowledge of common food allergies, they can help their kids enjoy a healthier childhood. To learn more about food allergies, visit www.bestfoodfacts.org.

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An Egg-Citing Nutritional Revelation Stony Brook dietician offers food tips for heart healthy nutrition, including cut the sugar

ggs, any way you like them, might be back on the breakfast menu. For decades, dietary cholesterol has been the focus of nutrition-related heart disease prevention. But now, as this year’s U.S. Dietary Guidelines advisory committee is preparing its 2015 report, new evidence has opened up the discussion that dietary cholesterol may not play as harmful a role in heart disease as once thought. Presently, the recommendation is to keep your cholesterol intake under 300 milligrams per day, which you can exceed by eating just two eggs. While cholesterol in your body does play a role in heart disease, most of it is made by your liver — which means the effect of dietary cholesterol is small to nonexistent. So, if you are trying to adjust heart disease risk through your diet, there might be a better approach. “For optimal heart health, current nutrition recommendations include a focus on reducing sugar, increasing dietary fiber and improving the fat profile of your diet in favor of healthy unsaturated fats like those found in nuts, seeds, seafood and oils such as olive and canola,” Registered Dietician

Leah Holbrook of Stony Brook Medicine said in a statement. “Avoiding dietary cholesterol is no longer a focus of most counseling sessions with a dietitian/ nutritionist since dietary cholesterol is not as responsible for nudging up blood cholesterol and increasing other risk factors for heart disease as saturated fat, trans fat and sugar are.” Sweetened beverages are the largest source of sugar for many people. While avoiding soda is a great start, sports drinks, flavored milks and fruit juice also contain sugar. Avoid sweetened beverages, opting instead for plain water, seltzer or unsweetened tea. If drinking milk, choose low fat, plain options. “The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar to 6 teaspoons per day for women (24 grams) and 9 teaspoons for men (36 grams),” Holbrook said. “Just one 12-ounce bottle of

soda has approximately 39 grams of sugar. One way to cut the sugar out of your diet is to cut out soda and sugary drinks.” Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, but a meal that is notoriously high in sugar and low in healthy fats. “Instead of a low fat, sweetened cereal and juice to drink, try increasing fiber and satisfying fats with a plain oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and walnuts or a veggie egg omelet and a side of fruit,” Hol-

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brook suggested. As of now, the nutrition facts label does not differentiate between natura l ly-occurri ng and added sugar; it only identifies total sugar. “The Food and Drug Administration are proposing an updated food label that would include both types — the timeline for that is unavailable but it would be a big step forward in assisting consumers looking to improve their diet by avoiding excessive amounts of sugar,” says Holbrook. Until the food label differentiates between added sugars and naturally-occurring, the ingredient list is the best source for information about the sugar content of a packaged food. “Ingredients are Continued on page a38

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trans fat by looking in the ingredient list for ‘partially hydrogenated’ or ‘hydrogenated’ vegetable oil,” Holbrook suggests. “If the label itself claims not to have any trans fat, but the ingredient list has this ingredient, steer clear. There is a nuance in the federal trans fat labeling law that allows for this loophole.” And as for which fats to include? Holbrook suggested monounsaturated and some poly-

dance of colorful vegetables, high quality carbohydrates (food such as beans, winter squashes and quinoa, which increase dietary fiber and lower sugar intake), lean protein sources (chicken, turkey, seafood and eggs) and healthful fats (nuts, nut butters, seeds, extra virgin olive oil, avocado and fatty fish).” Not sure which fats are good for you and which are not? Food labels do offer some very valuable information when it comes to trans fat — the worst kind of fat for you. “Avoid foods with any

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F O CU S O N H E A LT H parts, closing off the upper section from the lower, and connects the upper stomach directly to the lower section of the small intestine. “Essentially, the surgeon is creating a shortcut for the food, bypassing part of the stomach and the small intestine,” WebMD states. “Skipping these parts of the digestive tract means that the body absorbs fewer calories.”

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t’s April, and that New Year’s resolution to lose weight beckons. You’ve considered weight-loss surgeries, but aren’t sure if they’re the right fit. Bariatric surgery is a popular set of weight-loss procedures that could make you a healthier person, especially if you’re already suffering from serious conditions like heart disease and high cholesterol. But not everyone is a candidate for the risky surgeries. Before you bring it up with your doctor, it might be wise to do a little research. First, there are requirements to be a good candidate for weight-loss surgery. According to WebMD, doctors only recommend weight loss surgery for those who have a body mass index of 40 or more; have a lower BMI but are still obese and have a serious health issue such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, severe sleep apnea or high cholesterol; and have tried to lose weight in other ways. There are two types of weight loss surgeries, according to WebMD: restrictive and malabsorptive/restrictive. Restrictive surgeries shrink the size of

the stomach and slow digestion. It can diminish the capacity of the stomach from storing about 3 pints of food to holding as little as an ounce of food, which can later stretch to 2 or 3 ounces. Malabsorptive/restrictive surgeries alter how you take in food by reducing your stomach and removing or bypassing part of your digestive tract, making it more difficult for your body to absorb calories. Types of surgeries include gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and biliopancreatic diversion. Here are brief overviews on these procedures:

sleeve Gastrectomy: In this restrictive weight-loss surgery, the surgeon removes about 75 percent of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube or sleeve that connects to the intestines. The reduced stomach size naturally limits the amount of food you eat.

Gastric bypass: This is the most common type of weight loss surgery and includes both restrictive and malabsorptive approaches. The surgeon divides the stomach into two

Gastric bandinG: The stomach is squeezed into two sections, a smaller upper pouch and a larger lower section, and the two are connected by a very small channel. The result is the slowing down of the emptying of the upper pouch. WebMD reports that most people can only eat ½ to 1 cup of food before feeling too sick or full, and the food needs to be soft or well-chewed.

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This is a more extreme version of gastric bypass where the surgeon removes as much as 70 percent of the stomach and bypasses more of the small intestine. There’s a somewhat less drastic version of this surgery — a biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch, in which less of the stomach is removed and less of the small intestine is bypassed. It is one of the most complicated and riskiest weight loss surgeries available. While there are several risks and complications associated with bariatric surgery, those who undergo the procedures do usually keep the weight off in the long-term, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. “Most studies demonstrate that more than 90 percent of individuals previously affected by severe obesity are successful in maintaining 50 percent or more of their excess weight loss following bariatric surgery,” according to the society’s website. “Among those affected by super severe obesity, more than 80 percent are able to maintain more than 50 percent excess body weight loss.” Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of weight-loss surgery, and if possible, go to a medical center that specializes in the procedures, WebMD suggests. Make sure your surgeon has plenty of experience in the procedure you want.

ART By Chris Mellides

he intermittent sound of buzzing machinery rattles off like machine gun fire, while guitar riffs and drum work pour from the sound system of the Inked Republic storefront at Westfield South Shore mall in Bay Shore. Inked Republic is a retail store that doubles as a tattooing and piercing parlor owned and operated by Tattoo Lous — a company established in 1958 that has several shops scattered across Long Island. Inside Inked Republic, apparel featuring tattoo-inspired designs sits on shelves and hangs from racks, and opposite them is an array of custom guitars that are proudly displayed on the far wall of the shop. Just past a roped-off motorcycle emblazoned with skulls and a Lou’s company logo is the shop’s live tattooing area. The first of two work stations belongs to Rich Zayas Jr., a 36-year-old Long Beach native living in Bay Shore, who works for Tattoo Lou’s and who has been tattooing professionally for just under four years. Zayas is of average height and has long hair tucked underneath a black baseball cap that he wears backwards. His loose-fitting, black T-shirt has an oversized print of some original artwork drawn by Dmitriy Samohin, an artist from Ukraine, that features a skull design with octopus tentacles.

The new noRMAl He and his girlfriend, Melissa Ann White, make their way to his workstation, passing the front desk where the glow of warm neon lights casts a shimmering bright blue hue onto the piercing supplies and tattoo aftercare products shelved behind glass displays. Zayas says that he started work on White’s back tattoo in 2012, and that it was finally time to finish it. The design: a Day of the Dead-themed sugar skull girl wearing a cowl. As he begins prepping his station, Zayas reaches for the bottom shelf of his stickered tackle box to reveal a rainbow as-

sortment of tattoo ink in the neighborhood of 200 bottles. “It’s totally normal for artists to have this much,” says Zayas. A tattoo parlor operating inside a mall is a recent phenomenon. “Irish” Jay Mohl, 45, owns Irish Jay Tattoo in Miller Place and is an artist with 23 years tattooing experience. He recalls a different time when first getting his start in the industry back in 1992. “When I first started, it was a completely different business; there was a different mentality and it was a very rogue profession,” says Mohl. “You had a whole different segment of people that came in here. They were drinking and crazy, and you had total outlaws coming in, and now it’s not crazy anymore; it’s very normal.” Now that tattooing has gone mainstream, body art is no longer a choice of expression solely for outlaws and drunks with criminal records. People from all walks of life, who value the beauty of art and the freedom of selfexpression, have made and continue to make the leap into body modification. With the practice having become more culturally accepted, more people are seeking quality artists, and the demand for custom tattoos has risen. ‘It’s kind of like “[Tattooing] is so culturally accepted right now, it’s almost like a rite a new paint job on of passage,” said Mohl. “I think it’s bea car; people want come a new way of people expressing themselves, and with the popularity of to get it, and they it on TV and all the media and everything like that, it really has opened the want something door for a lot of people.” to show.’ Mohl isn’t alone, as more and more — Rich Zayas Jr. artists have noticed this trend and understand the changes affecting the industry as a whole. Zayas understands this shift, and his employment at a retail and tattooing hub nestled in a shopping mall shows just how far the industry Clockwise, photo by Chris Mellides, photo from Jay Mohl and photo from Stacey Sharp

Top, Rich Zayas Jr. works his girlfriend’s tattoo. Above and left, the works of Jay Mohl.

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ART has come. Years ago, a mall would have been the unlikeliest of places to get tattooed, but things have undoubtedly changed, with artists adapting to new customer demands for convenience and greater accessibility. “Being in the mall kind of closes that weird stigma gap in between things to where you can have the lady that’s shopping in Lord and Taylor or Macy’s come in and maybe have something that was done bad years ago…fixed or covered up,” Zayas said. “Or maybe [she can] get that first tattoo that she’s been petrified about forever.” When it comes to the kind of art being tattooed, themes and the art itself range anywhere from lettering to hyperrealism. Deciding on the right design and its placement will always be dependent on the client’s tastes, personality and life experiences. Stacey Sharp, a 42-year-old tattoo artist working at InkPulsive Custom Tattooing in Lake Ronkonkoma, said that people who get tattooed do so to express themselves and to connect with others, and sometimes certain events in a person’s life can heavily influence their choice in art. “Life-changing experience I think is a big one — a birth, a death, something that’s profound,” says Sharp. “There are a lot of people that say, ‘I normally wouldn’t do this, but I feel like this is a momentous occasion and I have to keep that with me all of the time.’” On the other hand, Sharp also acknowledged there are people who have always known what they’ve wanted to get tattooed. “Other people, they know from a very young age like, ‘Hey, this is what I’m going to get done … and I know that I want to have these marks,’” said Sharp. Now that spring is here, artists say that they expect a bump in business. And while the winter season sees serious collectors taking advantage of shorter wait times, the warmer weather allows people showing more skin a reason to flash some new ink. “Summer and spring are always the biggest, and I think it’s just because people are showing more skin,” says Mohl. “It’s almost like they’re priming themselves all win-

Tattoos, deconstructed Getting a tattoo hurts. During a session, a series of tiny needles rapidly and repeatedly puncture the skin and deliver ink directly into the dermis. Depending on someone’s pain threshold, the level of discomfort felt during the tattoo process varies. The length of a tattoo session depends on how large and intricate the design being tattooed is, its placement on the body and how quickly the artist works. Some artists work at a slower pace than others, and less experienced artists usually take longer with their clients. Getting a tattoo can be a quick, 30-minute sit, or can involve a few hours in the chair. Tattooing does not require anesthetics. However, in recent history, companies like Florida-based HUSH have enjoyed commercial success with their product lines of topical numbing agents that eliminate much of the pain associated with getting a tattoo. In some cases, people who regret getting a tattoo can have it covered up with another design at a reputable tattoo parlor or opt for laser tattoo removal. This process can be very costly and some treatments are more effective than others. For example, if the tattoo is new and brightly colored, it will take more sessions to remove, and there are increased chances for scarring when compared to getting an older or faded tattoo removed. Tattoo removal can be done at medical spas, cosmetic offices and tattoo removal centers.

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Above work by Lake Ronkonkoma tattoo artist Stacey Sharp.

ter, working out in the gym … and it’s kind of like a new paint job on a car; people want to get it, and they want something to show.” As far as tattoo tips are concerned, artists agree that research-

ing a new artist or shop and planning ahead are things that customers should do before booking time in a chair to undergo a lengthy session. “Don’t bite off more than you can chew; I get a lot of people that

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do that a lot,” Zayas said. “If you want to get a sleeve for your first tattoo, you totally can, but just find a decent artist that is going to work with you and design you a cool custom piece.”

EVENTS Friday, april 10 Tango nighT

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, will present Tango Night at 8 p.m. Celebrated virtuoso Elmira Darvarova plays the music of tango master Astor Piazzolla as arranged for violin and piano. Admission is $43. For more information, call 516-299-3100 or visit www. tillescenter.org.

Back To The eighTies show

The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, will present a Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl at 8 p.m. Tickets from $15 to $30. For more information, call 631-673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

MysTery BeneaTh The reef

The Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St.., Riverhead, will present a Mystery Dinner Theater from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cocktail hour at the Aquarium; dinner, dancing and show in Sea Star Ballroom. $69.95/person, $288.95 per couple with overnight stay at Hyatt Place East End. For more information, call 631-208-9200, ext. 426.

Saturday, april 11 inTernaTional slow arT Day

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington and The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor will participate in International Slow Art Day from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Join in this annual international event from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. as people commit to slowing their pace and take the time to really look at art. Perfect for all ages.

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Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road , Old Westbury, will host a concert by Poetica MusicaPoetica Musica at 8 p.m. Works will feature the Violin Sonata, No 1 (Posthume) by Maurice Ravel , Concertino for Flute, Opus 107 by Cécile Chaminade, Jeux d’Eau for solo piano also by Ravel and Libertango by Astor Piazzolla. Preceded by a guided tour of Westbury House at 6:45 p.m. and pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. $25, $20 members. For more information or to register, call 516-333-0048.

anDrea Marcovicci in concerT

Photo from Tilles Center

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, will present singer Andrea Marcovicci in A Gershwin

Valentine at 7:30 and again at 9:30 p.m. in the Hillwood Recital Hall. Tickets are $53. For more information, call 516-299-3100.

ciTizen coPe in concerT

The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue , Huntington will present an intimate solo/acoustic performance with Citizen Cope at 8 p.m. Tickets from $25 to $66. For more information, call 631-673-7300.

tueSday, april 14 eMerson sTring QuarTeT aT sBu

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will present the Emerson String Quartet in concert in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. The last of three concerts for the season, the program will feature chamber works by Mozart, Purcell, Liebermann and Beethoven. Tickets are $48. For more information, call 631632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Saturday, april 18 Dog Days: early sPring walk weekenD

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, will host a Dog Day today and April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your leashed dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise in designated garden areas. Meet fellow dog lovers in a beautiful environment. Dog must be leashed. Featuring dog exhibitors and vendors, view exhibits from rescue groups and animal welfare organizations. Free Suzuki on the Island Concert by students at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors (over 62), $5 children ages 7 to 17; 6 and under free. For more information, call 516 333-0048 ext. 333.

Sunday, april 19 Dog Days: early sPring walk weekenD See April 18 listing.

vines & canines

Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, will hold a Vines and Canines event at 10 a.m. Bring your dog for an educational walk through the vineyard. Admission is a donation of non-perishable dog or cat food. For more information, call 631-298-0075.

WedneSday, april 22 lyle loveTT & John hiaTT in concerT

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, will present An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt at 8 p.m. Tickets from $45 to $85. For more information, call 631-673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

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EVENTS Thursday, april 23 SeaScapeS & SipS paint party

The Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St.., Riverhead, will hold a Paint Party from 6 to 11 p.m. Complimentary glass of wine, cash bar and light fare menu available for purchase. Create a Koi with Lotus original painting. $49/ person; $180 for groups of 4. For more information, call 631.208.9200, ext. 426.

Friday, april 24 a tribute to Journey

The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, will present Voyage featuring Hugo: A Tribute to Journey, with Special Guest Songs in the Attic: A Tribute to Billy Joel. Tickets from $15 to $35. For more information, call 631-673-7300.

saTurday, april 25 arbor Day Family FeStival

Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, will present an Arbor Day Family Festival today and April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring live music with Peat Moss & the Fertilizers, performances, children’s tree climb and lots of activities for children of all ages to enjoy! Held rain or shine. $20 per vehicle. For more information, call 516 922-8678.

mozart orcheStra oF new york

lowed by a Spring Tree Walk at 2 p.m. and Young Musician Concert at 3 p.m. Held rain or shine. $10 admission. For more information, call 516-333-0048.

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, will present the Mozart Orchestra of New York at 8 p.m. Gerard Schwarz, conductor. Tickets from $43-$83. For more information, call 516-299-3100.

Thursday, april 30 the engliSh beat & eaSy Star all-StarS

Sakura matSuri 2015

The Paramount, 70 New York Ave., Huntington, will present The English Beat & Easy Star All-Stars, with special guest The Skint, at 7 p.m. Tickets from $20 to $45. For more information, call 631-673-7300.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, will present Sakura Matsuri, the garden’s annual cherry blossom festival with more than 60 events and performances celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. Today and April 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 718-623-7200 or visit www.bbg.org.

Friday, May 1 chamber muSic at the heckScher

Celebrate First Friday at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the exhibitions during extended viewing hours and enjoy unique musical performances inspired by artwork on view. Enjoy a chamber music concert by students of Five Towns College’s music division in a salon setting of the Museum’s Poised Poses exhibition at 7 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 631-351-3250.

sunday, april 26 arbor Day Family FeStival See April 25 listing.

Sakura matSuri 2015 See April 25 listing.

arbor Day DeDication tree walk

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, will hold an Arbor Day Tree Dedication Ceremony from 1 to 2 p.m. Join family and friends who have contributed to the Tree Fund to dedicate a series of trees in memory or in honor of loved ones. Fol-

opening game For l.i. DuckS

The Long Island Ducks, 3 Court House Drive , Central Islip, will hold its opening game of the season against the

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Sugar Land Skeeters. P.C. Richard & Son will present “Lew Ford Bronze Figurine Night.” The first 1,500 fans in attendance will take home this one-of-a-kind replica of 2014 Atlantic League Player of the Year, Lew Ford, courtesy of the electronics & appliance giant and charter Ducks sponsor. Gates will open at 5:35 p.m. For more information, call 631-940-3825.

Sammy aDamS in concert

Singer/songwriter Sammy Adams will appear in concert at The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, at 8 p.m. Tickets from $22 to $45. For more information, call 631-673-7300.

saTurday, May 2 long iSlanD geek convention

All Star Arena, 635 Middle Country Road, Coram, will hold the L.I. Geek Convention, a new sci-fi and fantasy convention today and May 3. Celebrate pop culture science fiction and fantasy movies, books, TV shows, cosplay, and more. There will be celebrity guests, question-and-answer sessions, discussion panels, gaming, costume contests, autographs, photo opportunities, and a vendor hall. For prices and hours, visit www.longislandgeek.com.

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EVENTS Sunday, May 3 Long isLand geek convention See May 2 listing.

aLonzo king Lines BaLLet

Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will present the Alonzo King LINES Ballet on its Main Stage at 7 p.m. Program features Writing Ground, a collaboration with award-winning author Colum McCann and a new work set to music by Bach. Tickets are $42. For more information, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Huntington tuLip FestivaL

Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, will host the 15th annual Huntington Tulip Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This floral celebration is held annually within the natural beauty of historic Heckscher Park, enhanced by more than Photo from Town of Huntington 20,000 tulips planted in beds throughout the Park. Held rain or shine, this one-day event includes family-

oriented performances on the Chapin Rainbow Stage, free activity booths, refreshment vendors and more. Free admission to the Heckscher Museum of Art. Free. For more information, call 631-351-3099.

sHeep to sHawL FestivaL

The Dr. Daniel W.. Kissam House Museum, 434 Park Avenue, Huntington, will host the annual Sheep to Shawl Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrators in colonial costume share their knowledge and assist visitors in carding, spinning, knitting and weaving — the processes from “sheep to shawl.” Kids can take part in traditional games, face painting, storytelling, old-fashioned crafts and, the main highlight of the festival, live sheep shearing demonstrations. Free. For more information, call 631-351-3099.

sHangHai Quartet in concert

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, will present the Shanghai Quartet in concert at 3 p.m. This ascendant string quartet pairs Sibelius’ Piano Quintet with Asianthemed works. Tickets are $43. For more information, call 516-299-3100.

OngOing BrookLyn museum

Brooklyn Museum is located at 200 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn. Through May 24, the museum will present an exhibit titled Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic. Through July 12, the museum will present Chitra Ganesh: Eyes of Time. For more information, call 718-638-5000 or visit www.brooklynart.org.

BrookLyn Botanic garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is located at 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn. Currently on display is an exhibit titled Natural Remains: Mixed Media Artwork by Jessica Baker, through May 17. An artist reception will be held Monday, April 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 718-623-7200 or visit www. bbg.org.

metropoLitan museum oF art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at 1000 5th Ave, New York. Through May 10, the museum will present an exhibit titled The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky. Through August 16, the museum will present an exhibit titled Fatal Attraction: Piotr Uklański Photographs. For more information, call 212-535-7710 or visit www. metmuseum.org.

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The Nassau County Museum of Art is located at 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Through July 12, the museum will present an exhibit titled Vernacular Visions with artists Susan Cushing Richard Gachot, Francisco Villagran, and Burt Young; and Out of the Vault, 25 Years of Collecting, drawn entirely from the Museum’s permanent collection, including works by John James Audubon, vintage posters, photography by Larry Fink, Pop Art prints and Tiffany paintings and objects. For more information, call 516-484-9337 or visit www.nassaumuseum.org.

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1. Using a pencil, trace the spoon onto a piece of paper.

Get the kids involved and have them draw their favorite veggies. I chose eggplant, tomato, carrots, lettuce, cucumber, beets and corn. To make the illustrations pop, I outlined the vegetables with magic marker and colored them with colored pencil.

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Spoon marks the spot By Erika karp

love many things about the warmer months, but at the top of my list is vegetable gardens. Nothing beats being able to pick fresh produce only a few feet away from your kitchen. Summer salads, roasted vegetables and homemade pickles are just a

3. Cut out each vegetable.

few of the wonderful foods I look forward to every year. With a few months until the seeds can be planted, here is a craft to help plan for the perfect garden. Great for a rainy April day, these spoon markers will add a bit of character and fun to every vegetable garden.

SupplieS (above):

• Spoons: Metal or wooden, used or new. While I used metal spoons, which were purchased at the dollar store, you can use wooden cooking spoons, or old silver utensils lying around the house. • Colored pencils • Black magic marker • Foam brush • Mod Podge • Acrylic water-resistant finishing spray • Paper for drawing

Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto the spoon, and press on the illustration.

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6. Brush on another layer of Mod Podge, covering the paper. Continue to cover the rest of the spoon with the glue.

Set the spoons aside to dry. Above, the lettuce spoon has a fresh coat of Mod Podge, while the cucumber spoon is almost fully dried.

8. 7.

When almost completely dry, gently press out any bubbles.

Prop up the spoons in a well-ventilated area, and coat with the acrylic finishing spray. I used Play-Doh to keep the spoons upright.

Let dry and rest for two hours before admiring your newest creation.

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