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Welcome to our August issue of Lifestyle, which looks in two different directions at once. On the one hand, we are shortly entering the back-to-school and back-to-fall time of year. On the other hand, we are still deep in summer and loathe to let it go. Ah, summer. Summer nights, summer afternoons, summer daydreams. Outings to the beach, trips to the lake, intergenerational forays to the ice cream parlor. Boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, hiking, biking, snorkeling, even berry picking. No down jackets, no fur caps, no snow boots, no mittens, no layers of sweaters. Just soft breezes, long daylight, sweet smells of flowers and irresistible smells of barbecue. No one wants to let go of all that. Let’s just remember that we have at least two or three weeks left of summer fun. Labor Day, the official end of summer, comes late this year. And we can hope for good weather for frolicking well into September, even if the calen-

dar orders us to again be serious. So enjoy these remaining weeks by doing some serious planning for summer fun. Some suggestions from me would include canoeing on the Nissequogue or the Carmens rivers, driving out to a different place on Long Island to explore new scenes, even wandering in and out of local shops where owners can show off their wares and deal with requests in unhurried fashion. We might pretend we are on Cape Cod or the coast of Maine when in fact we are an easy drive from our living rooms. Especially enjoy the endless stream of visitors we get during these spectacular summer months. We get to show off our beautiful harbors and hamlets and congratulate ourselves all over again for the good luck of living here. And enjoy the slower pace that comes only with summer. Remember, we have earned the R & R. Happy days, folks! ~ LEAH DUNAIEF

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It’s back-to-school season, and I’m not going to lie — I slightly envy kids. They get new clothes and shoes and shiny school supplies. They get a whole new world of classes, teachers and potential friends just handed to them. It’s exciting, if anything just for the chance to give your closet a makeover. I miss it sometimes. But, as I begin to think about it, who says you can’t channel the back-to-school spirit, too? When I was a grade-school student years ago, the excitement that gripped me the night before the first day of school would leave me sleepless. I know I’m on the nerdier side of the cool spectrum, but something about that fresh start coupled with the smell of new stuff and the dipping temps just gave me goose bumps.

As we grow older, we tend not to feel such bursts of emotions. That’s because when you’re an adult, the calendar year isn’t divided into neat quadrants like the start of school in September, the end of it in June, and in between, a winter recess and spring break. I say to heck with that. Designate September as your very own annual Blank Slate Month. The beauty of being an adult is you can create your own quadrants. Tell yourself, “By winter, I will take an exotic vacation. By spring, I will learn a new language. By summer. …” You get the gist. It’s sadly true that the sun is setting on summer 2015. And maybe you’re not going back to school. But you can still get an education in getting excited. ~ROHMA ABBAS

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FE AT U R E STO RY

Where Art & Fine Wine Meet

Long Island wineries lend the stage to local musicians

BY CHRIS MELLIDES

eyond a gravel-strewn parking lot, a weathervane perched atop a rustic old potato barn stands tall and shines in the warmth of the weekend sun at Clovis Point winery and vineyard. The neatly trimmed lawn below is home to a number of red tables and chairs that are occupied by families whose children play on the green grass beside the expansive grapevines that stretch for yards. With the sunlight gleaming on high, I wipe the sweat from my forehead and casually pull down the brim of my hat to allow my eyes to adjust to the brightness of the outdoors. A gray oak barrel once used to age red wine now serves as a makeshift table and a temporary resting place for my camera equipment. I pull a barstool close to the aged barrel and wait patiently to meet Kelly Bruer, Clovis Point’s general manager, for a chat and a tour of the facilities. Bruer makes his way from the tasting room Photos by Chris Mellides

Inset, the entry into Clovis Point winery and vineyard. Above, musican Bryan Gallo performs for winery-goers.

nestled inside the 150-year-old building. As I stand to face him, he greets me with a smile and a firm handshake. He asks me if I’m a wine enthusiast, but to his surprise, I tell him that I’d much rather prefer a stout beer or a frothy IPA. “Sit down, sit down. Be relaxed, it’s a winery,”

‘It can be a difﬁcult balance for the musician and I do respect that, because I know it’s not just a matter of walking in the door and putting a guitar over your shoulder… these guys practice and put time into it and that’s an important part for people to realize.’ Kelly Bruer, Clovis Point’s general manager

says Bruer. “Do you want some wine?” “No, thank you, but I appreciate the offer.” “Are you sure?” he asks. “I’ve got a nice, light wine that’s good to introduce beer drinkers to.” After some more convincing I finally accept,

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and Bruer arranges for a glass of white wine to be brought to the table. At first sip, the effervescent blend tastes crisp with clean fruity notes, rounding out an overall full-bodied flavor. “The wine that you’re having there is fermented and then it goes to the bottle and it rests a bit; it’s kind of a seasonal wine and we do it every year,” says Bruer. “It’s crisp and it’s light and it’s chardonnay, and if I didn’t tell you it was chardonnay you probably wouldn’t know it.” A high-ranking vineyard and winery located on the North Fork of Long Island, Clovis Point first opened its tasting room in 2007. Much of the walls and beams of the tasting room and surrounding property remain unchanged since the 1920s and were preserved during the eventual repurposing of the structure. Long Island’s long, warm summers and cooling breezes permeating from the neighboring Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean make for the perfect maritime climate. And the glacial soils unique to the East End have allowed vineyards like Clovis Point and the other 56 Long Island winemakers to be the largest producers of European grapes in the Northeast, according to the Official Website of the Long Island Wine Council, www.liwines.com.

While the well-versed general manager of Clovis Point has held many titles in the past, including working as a journalist, a sous chef and a commercial lender, he admits to having always been drawn to the North Fork and its vineyards. “I grew up here on the North Fork, and when I was 12 years old I started working at vineyards over the course of a few summers,” said Bruer. “I never thought I’d come back, but it’s exciting. I wake up in the morning and come to work, and I work in a beautiful vineyard.” When he took the job as general manager in January of 2011, Bruer was thrust into taking on multiple roles, including a position in operations and in event planning. Sharing similar responsibilities is Alicia Ekeler, the tasting room director at Lieb Cellars, another North Fork winery with a tasting room located on the estate. Like Bruer, the duties she undertakes can be tiring, but Ekeler believes those duties are rife with their own rewards. “Three days of my workweek are spent planning all the tasting room events, managing the ongoing music schedule, staffing and scheduling,” says Ekeler. “On the weekends, I am in the tasting room making sure everything is operating smoothly and that our guests are leaving happy.” And when her guests leave happy, Ekeler is happy. She says that she’s been in this role for just more than a year, but that she’s been with Lieb Cellars for almost two. Something else that Bruer and Ekeler share outside of their study of the culinary arts is their enthusiasm towards working with local musicians and affording them the opportunity to perform at their respective vineyards. When selecting artists to feature at Clovis Point’s tasting room events, Bruer says that while originality and

playing skill are important, it is vital for scheduled performers to understand that their live music should only add to the warm atmosphere rather than become the main focus of the day’s event. “Explaining the wine and introducing people to the wine, that’s the more important thing,” says Bruer. “It can be a difficult balance for the musician and I do respect that, because I know it’s not just a matter of walking in the door and putting a guitar over your shoulder … these guys practice and put time into it and that’s an important part for people to realize.” No stranger to Long Island’s winery scene, local musician Bryan Gallo shuffles into Clovis Point’s tasting room patio and examines his playing space. While sipping wine from a tulip-shaped glass he turns to face his audience. Donned in black horn-rimmed glasses and a plaid button-down shirt, Gallo cheerily greets the crowd at Clovis Point. The Suffolk County native has performed at the vineyard several times over the last three years, so for many of the vineyard’s guests, this wasn’t the first time they’ve been introduced to Gallo and his music. After tuning his jet-black acoustic guitar, he begins to play original song selections from his 2014 fulllength album titled “Party Guest.” Gallo’s playing style combines alternative country-rock with wistful pop music elements. As he strums his guitar, he’ll occasionally pepper in a bluesy harmonica to accent some of his songs. A sheet music stand faces Gallo and just beyond it are CD copies of his first major album release, along with a mailing list and tip jar that rest on the floor by his feet. Friends and family joined togeth-

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A group enjoys some food and drinks at Clovis Point. Below, dining outside the winery and vineyard.

er to share in Sunday’s performance at Clovis Point. Among those in attendance were vineyard club member and Setauket resident Steven Krinsky. “We’ve been members of Clovis Point for the past seven or eight years, and we love the wine, we love the owners, and we love the staff. It’s a perfect trifecta,” says Krinsky. “The live music just adds another dimension [and] I think Bryan’s music goes perfectly with the wine and the whole experience of being at a vineyard.” At Lieb Cellars, live performances were first introduced in the winter of 2012 with the launching of the Friday Night Music Series. The series sticks to a rotating schedule featuring local musicians preforming a range of diverse genres from folk rock to opera sung in duet, according to Ekeler. “We launched it as something for locals to do in the off-season; a chance for them to enjoy the space when it is not bursting at the seams as it tends to be in the high season,” says Ekeler. “We really try to explore different genres so that there is something for everyone every month, and it does not get repetitive.” Like Clovis Point, Lieb Cellars receives many requests from musicians who are interested in performing at the winery, but those that are booked to play are often chosen because their playing styles are quieter and more relaxed to better suit the tasting room atmosphere.

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‘It’s a very artistic feel in that you have the chance to spread your wings and do what you need to do and the people at the wineries are incredibly responsive to it.’ Bryan Gallo, Musician

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R E C R E AT I O N BY TALIA AMOROSANO

inding an enjoyable vacation doesn’t have to involve booking a cruise to the Bahamas, a plane ticket to California or even a train ride to New York City. With Long Island’s more than 100 museums, 20 state parks and 30 wineries/vineyards, going somewhere great is as easy as stepping outside of your own backyard (and contains less risk of trampling your neighbor’s freshly planted rhododendrons). So hop in your car — or better yet, save gas money by hopping in a friend’s car — and explore an unfamiliar township. Because whether you’re looking for fun for the whole family, an escape from reality or a romantic getaway, you’ll find that the list of things to do here stretches as long as the Island itself, and well beyond the length of this list. OYSTER BAY Spend a day in Oyster Bay if you love history. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park encompasses hundreds of acres of gardens, trails and woodlands, not to mention a 1920s Tudor mansion. There’s also Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of Theodore Roosevelt from 1885 through 1919, and Raynham Hall Museum, former residence of Robert Townsend, George Washington’s intelligence operative. Who knows, maybe history will repeat

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itself and you’ll visit again. HUNTINGTON There are a ton of things to do here. Purchase tickets to an unforgettable show or concert at The Paramount Theater, tour the Heckscher Museum of Art and historic Oheka Castle or explore the outdoors at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve.

SMITHTOWN Tap Nissequogue River Canoe and Kayak Rentals Inc. to rent (or bring) a canoe or kayak, and paddle along 5.5 miles of tranquil river. If you still can’t get enough nature, take a stroll at scenic Caleb Smith State Park Preserve or visit the rehabilitating animals at Sweetbriar Nature Center. If you still can’t get enough nature, build a tree house in your backyard when you get home or something. But before you go, be sure to stop at Whisper or Harmony Vineyards in St. James, listen to live music and buy a bottle of wine. BROOKHAVEN This town offers some wonderful watery swimming, boating and fishing destinations: West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook, Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, Corey Beach in Blue Point, Davis Park and Great

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RIVERHEAD Head to the river for a family fun day. The Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, located along the Peconic River, is home to birds, butterflies and bats, along with great numbers of ocean and river dwelling animals. Also fun for kids and adults alike are the Riverhead Raceway and Long Island Science Center. SOUTHOLD Don’t hold out on visiting this beautiful Long Island location. Book a cab ride through gorgeous rural Southold and visit one or more of its many wineries and

vineyards: Sparkling Pointe, One Woman Wines and Vineyards, The Old Field Vineyards, Croteaux Vineyards, Mattebella Vineyards, Corey Creek Vineyards and Duckwalk Vineyards are just the cork of the wine bottle. Later, dine at one of more than 40 eateries in the maritime Village of Greenport, considered one of the prettiest towns in the United States.

SOUTHAMPTON See the seashore like never before at sandy, clean Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton, or lay back in luxury on a True East Charters boat tour of the Hamptons. If staying grounded is more your style, spend a day playing minigolf with the family at the Southampton Golf Range, which also features a driving range, batting cages and an ice rink.

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Top, footprints mark a sandy trail at Cupsogue Beach in Southampton; inset, a kayaker enjoys a tranquil evening on the Nissequogue River in Smithtown. Above, left, an injured red-tailed hawk gets another chance at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown. A massive wooden structure, above right, adds a pop of red to the green landscape of LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton. Photo by Lara Sarett

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If you’re up for an art-filled adventure, spend an hour at the Pollock-Krasner House and view the paint-splattered space where abstract impressionist Jackson Pollock and fellow artist Lee Krasner created some of their most provocative works. End the day in another world: LongHouse Reserve, where modern sculptures and furniture (created by a seasonal group of artists) fuse seamlessly with the interestingly landscaped grounds.

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WINE & DINE

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our mouth is on fire, your heart is pounding, your forehead is perspiring, your eyes are watering, your nose is running, your throat is dry, and still — you want more fire in your mouth. Why do some people enjoy this “fire” while others keep a safe distance from these incendiary little green or red peppers? Capsaicin, the chemical responsible for the chili’s heat, causes the body to release endorphins (neurochemicals), the body’s natural painkillers that are akin to morphine. These chemicals give the body a sense of well-being and contentment, sparking desire for another round of eating fire. In addition, capsaicin also stimulates pain receptors in the mouth and on the tongue. The brain then orders the mouth to salivate, the nose to run and the gastrointestinal tract to step up its work. The body sweats to cool itself. Contrary to popular belief, the heat in a chili pepper is not in the seeds. You will find most of the capsaicin in the placenta — the white membrane or veins in the pepper’s middle. However, because the seeds can pick up capsaicin on contact, it’s wise to remove both membrane and seeds if you’re heat shy. Green chili peppers are high in vitamin C — in fact, one pepper has more vitamin C than an orange; when the red chili deepens in

WATER DOES NOT PUT OUT THE FIRE IN YOUR MOUTH BECAUSE THE OILY RESINS IN CAPSAICIN ARE NOT WATER SOLUBLE. color, the hotter it is and the more vitamins A and C it contains. Chilis are high in fiber and low in calories and they contain no cholesterol or fat. With chili peppers, the shape generally indicates flavor and heat level. The smaller and narrower the chili, the hotter it is; however, there are exceptions, e.g., the habanero pepper. Hot chili peppers originated in South America, and the precise birthplace is believed to be in the Andean foothills of central Bolivia.

HANDLING HOT CHILI PEPPERS When handling chilies, wear rubber gloves, which protect not only the hands but also the face, eyes and other sensitive areas with which the hands come in contact. After working with chilies, wash your hands, the cutting board, the knife and the rubber gloves thoroughly with hot, soapy water. PUTTING OUT “THE FIRE” Water does not put out the fire in your mouth because the oily resins in capsaicin are not water soluble. It’s the protein casein in PAGE A10 | LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE | AUGUST 06, 2015

milk that acts like a detergent, stripping the capsaicin from the receptors. Milk products such as yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, cheese or even milk puts out the fire. Starchy foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes or rice tend to absorb or dilute capsaicin. Sweet desserts or even honey also helps modify the intense burning.

PAIRING CHILI PEPPERS WITH BEVERAGES Most people prefer a cold beer to “put out the fire.” Beer and sparkling wines help cleanse the palate with their carbonation while at the same time they slightly anesthetize the inside of mouth. Fruity wines, such as riesling, chenin blanc, Gewürztraminer and white zinfandel afford a good contrast to heat and the fruitiness offsets some of the pepper’s heat. A glass of cold saké, dry white vermouth or even a dry sherry also pairs well. Avoid oaky wines and those full-bodied, red wines that are loaded with tannins. However, smoked chili peppers, such as chipotle, pair well with a red zinfandel or syrah. Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written nine books, including “Italian Wine Notes” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He conducts training 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.

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FOOD

Long Island fires up a growing By Steve MoSco

housands of years ago, mankind crawled out of its primordial origins, stood upright and decided to quit choking down chunks of raw flesh. These prehistoric freethinkers put meat to heat, creating a ritual that continues to compel the carnivore spirit in an endless quest for the slowsmoked supernatural. The ritual is barbecue and it goes well beyond hot dogs and hamburgers hastily seared on a dirty backyard grill. It is a culinary style reserved for the meticulously obsessive chef, as cooking times can range from several hours to more than half a day and doneness is measured in burnt ends and smoke rings. Meat, time, heat and smoke; there are no secrets in barbecue, just obsession. And the obsession is heating up on Long Island. A decade or so in the past, the number of barbecue joints on the Island could be counted on one sauce-stained hand. Now, slabs of brisket, piles of pork, racks of ribs and links of sausage are readily available in napkin-destroying glory in a growing number of eateries. To travel the Island seeking out these restaurants is to explore the diverse nature of barbecue itself. Barbecue is a fundamental element in America’s cooking culture; it is the only truly American cuisine, and like everything else purely American, its form is contingent on its regional influences. There’s Memphis-style pit barbecue, which is high on the hog in rib and pulled form, served in a tangy, thin tomato-based sauce. The Carolinas offer two distinct

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forms of ‘cue, with North giving us spice and vinegar basted pork and the South opting a sauce that is more mustard based. Kansas City style cooks its meats super slow and super low over hickory wood, served with a thick and sweet molasses sauce. In Texas, meat is king, as dinosaur-sized beef ribs are served alongside a heaping portion of brisket and sauce is usually an afterthought. Barbecue on Long Island is trending toward an amalgamation of styles, with professionally trained chefs taming fire to give the public what it wants. Bobbique in Patchogue (70 W. Main St.) specializes in Memphisstyle pit barbecue. For chef Eric Rifkin, it all started with an inspirational trip to Memphis, Tennessee. With a menu that includes such staples as St. Louis-style ribs, brisket and pulled pork, as well as barbecued salmon and shrimp, Rifkin’s slow-cooking technique utilizes an authentic, soulful southern charm that acts as a great equalizer at mealtime. “Barbecue is a communal expe-

rience,” says Rifkin. “People come together, roll up their sleeves, feel, touch the meat. It’s become a comfort thing. It’s a ‘talk to the table next to you’ kind of meal.” Rifkin is a classically trained

chef with an impressive resume. In transferring his refined talents to the decidedly less polished cooking style of the pit, Rifkin developed his own art of smoke, one of barbecue’s essential elements. “Smoking is such an important cooking technique. In barbecue, it might be the most important,” he says. “The smoke imparts flavor into cuts of meat that were at one time less desirable. The right kind of smoke used the correct way changes everything.” Another chef blurring the lines between barbecue boundaries is Jonathan Levine, whose restaurant Smoke Shack Blues opens in Port Jefferson this September. A chef with an origin story that includes fancy cuisine of the FrenchItalian lineage, Levine’s career trajectory was altered by traveling through the Carolinas and Texas during a family vacation. It was during that trip he experienced the powerful effects of low-temp cooking combined with smoke. The science of low and slow

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with smoke melts the fat within, and that translucent succulence bastes the meat from the inside while the outer bark encases the juices until it’s ready for the cutting board. “Everything is kept inside the meat,” says Levine. “The same cut of meat that is unremarkable cooked one way is made incredible when cooked in true barbecue style. All of those juices rendering inside for 14 hours or so makes for a completely different eating experience.” Levine recently gave locals a taste of what to expect from his forthcoming restaurant at multiple events at Benner’s Farm in East Setauket. He offered pork shoulder for Western Carolina style pulled pork, smoked barbecue chicken, pork ribs and even tins of his own barbecue dry rub. “It’s so easy for a chef to toss his meat in a sauce,” he says. “But with a dry rub, there is really nowhere to hide. It is all about the meat.” The nature of Long Island’s cross-cultural barbecue style has even influenced a man who didn’t require an illuminating trip to

America’s smoked-meat meccas. Lloyd Adams is a Texan through and through. A marriage brought him to Long Island in 1995 and by 2003 he started Laura’s BBQ Shack, a traveling Texas-style barbecue smoker that rolls into events like a traveling carnival of meat. After a few years of struggling to find a foothold in the Island’s barbecue scene, Adams’ big break came at an event hosted by the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce. Long before many of the Island’s barbecue restaurants were even a gleam in a chef’s eye, Adams was schooling locals on true barbecue. “I spent a lot of time explaining it as a cooking method,” says Adams. “I had to explain that the meat might be pink, but it is not raw. That pink you see is from the authentic smoke and the low-temperature cooking.” But as barbecue continues to marinate and mature on the Island, people are becoming savvier; they are learning to embrace those pink smoke rings and burnt ends,

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St. Louis Spare Ribs Ingredients: •4-5 pounds pork back “spare” ribs •Your favorite dry rub •Mustard •Your favorite barbecue sauce •Wood chunks or chips for added smoke (optional) Directions: To start, choose some fresh pork spare ribs. Preheat your grill to 225-250 F. Wash and dry ribs, then trim and remove the membrane. Now rub in mustard on all sides. Lightly apply dry rub seasoning to both sides of the slab. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Allow ribs to come to room temperature just before placing on the grill. Place a water or basting pan on the grill or within the coals for added moisture (optional). Barbecue at 225-250 F opposite coals with closed grill lid for 3-4 hours. Mop the ribs several times. To keep from overcooking, remove the racks when they pull apart easily, with meat still attached to the bone. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.

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according to Adams. “People are much more educated about barbecue these days,” he says. “People aren’t going for it multiple times a week like they might Chinese or Italian, but it is growing.” The ever-evolving Long Island barbecue scene will likely continue to expand to new flavor territories as each new generation cuts through the smoke and slides up to flames. Even in Adams’ own enterprise, the Texas-strong style has morphed to include much more pork than is usually found

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Maria Raheel, instructor at LISUP, strikes a few poses on the board.

And while injuries are not too common, it’s important to be aware of your environment when paddleboarding and to look out for boats. If a boat creates a wake, “that wake is similar to somebody running through a stop sign; you’re not expecting that,” he said. Plus, another way to ensure a safer paddleboarding experience is to simply go to a place like LISUP that has certified instructors and areas they already use for paddle boarding, rather than attempting to go out by yourself. “We have our locations to rent the boards because

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those areas we know best as far as what’s under the water,” he said. The popularity of paddleboarding continues to grow, and there are also more long-distance races popping up, said Funaro, who has done a race around Manhattan. He has also paddled to Connecticut and Fire Island among others, and also offers paddling tours to those places as well, in addition to sunset paddling. LISUP offers paddle boarding until October. For more information, visit www.longisland-sup.com.

hile surfing on Long Island is not extremely common, stand up paddleboarding is more popular than ever in the warmer months — and the good news is that you don’t need to be experienced to get started. Long Island SUP is just one of the local companies with introductory classes featuring certified instructors, rentals, tours and even fitness classes on the paddleboard. In operation for the last 10 years, LISUP offers paddle boarding on Fire Island and in Smithtown and Patchogue. Owner and instructor Joe Funaro was a surfer and a life guard, and also does windsurfing and kitesurfing — so getting into paddle boarding was a natural progression for him, he said. “Surfing on Long Island is very difficult because the weather conditions have to be perfect to surf – it has to be a north wind at low tide,” said Funaro. “Stand up paddleboard surfing, because

there is a paddle, enables you to surf smaller waves.” At LISUP, first-timers typically start with the introduction to stand up paddle boarding class before coming back to rent boards and venture out on their own. In addition, like many other paddleboarding companies, LISUP also offers yoga/ paddle fitness classes. More and more yogis are taking their practice to the paddleboard and the water because it creates more instability, making your core work harder. “We call it yoga fusion because we are fusing both disciplines… so there are a lot of Pilates moves in it, there’s a lot of yoga in it, and then there’s core strength,” said Funaro. Paddleboarding itself is not too difficult to learn – it’s harder to understand the wind direction, said Funaro. On the North Shore, for example, the wind is pushing you away from the beach toward Connecticut, while on the South Shore, the wind is pushing you in toward shore.

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The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington, will host double features every Saturday night, finishing with a five-film 10th annual Pay-to-Get-Out Horror Marathon. Call 631-423-7610 for more information.

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The Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor will host a musical rendition of Doug Wright’s book “Grey Gardens” starring Rachel York and Betty Buckley at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $62.55 to $85. Call 631-725-9500 or visit www. baystreet.org for more information.

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The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown, will present “The Sixties Show” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40. Call 631-724-3700 for more information.

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The East Hampton Library will host an authors book signing on a field at 4 Maidstone Lane from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $100 and are available at the door. Tickets that include an 8 p.m. dinner party following the event cost $300. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Call 631-3240222, ext. 7, for more information.

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The Bates House in Setauket will host a reading and book signing by conservationist Carl Safina at 7 p.m. Safina, author of six books, will speak about and sign copies of his latest book, “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel.” Free. For in- Carl Safina formation, call 631-689-6146. File photo from SBU

The Five Towns Performing Arts Center, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills, will present The Hilarious Comedy of Uncle Floyd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 631-656-2148 or visit www.dhpac.org.

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The Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor will host comedienne Judy Gold, featured on “25 Questions for a Jewish Mother” and “The Judy Show-My Life As A Sitcom.” Tickets cost $69.50. Call 631-725-9500 for more information.

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The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, will screen the 1954 classic, “Sabrina,” at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 631-751-0066.

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Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, will present the John Restrepo Quartet in concert at 2 p.m. Bring blanket or chair. $8 vehicle fee. For more information, call 631224-5420.

The Huntington Historical Society will present a Van WycksLefferts Tide Mill Tour at 9:45 a.m. $15, $10 members. Advance registration required by calling 631427-7045, ext. 404.

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The Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, will present Rockin’ On the River from 6 to 10:30 p.m. — an evening of live regae music, a Jamaican-themed dinner menu and cash bar overlooking the Peconic River. Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat ride down the Peconic optional. $59.95/$10 boat ride. For more information or to RSVP, call 631-208-9200, ext. 426. Continued on page 26

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Summer is mostly over, and according to most retail stores, that means fall (and Christmas) is right around the corner. While you do still have ample time to go back-to-school shopping, you might as well beat the rush and stock up on these style essentials before you have to race another customer to grab the last purple backpack off the shelf.

Statement backpack. A backpack is an obvious back-to-school essential, and I recommend it over a one-shoulder bookbag because two straps provide better weight distribution and make carrying tons of books less of a huge cramp-in-one-shoulder situation and more of a slight-overall-cramp situation (which, trust me, is preferable). Because a backpack is something that will be carried everywhere, in any weather, paired with any outfit, make sure to choose something durable and versatile. Neutral colors like black, white, beige and brown usually lend themselves to interesting patterns that won’t look out of place with most outfits, while solid bright bold colors can add a fun pop to your style without overwhelming the eye.

Something black, something blue, something white (condition: new). Unlike the old wedding rhyme, these items don’t really symbolize anything more extensive than a fresh start to a new school year, but hey, that’s still pretty significant. You’d be surprised by how far a few new basics will go. Black and white clothing items go great with any everyday outfit and come in handy for school concerts and formal events, while a standard pair of comfortable blue jeans will become your literal other half when you can’t find anything simple enough to offset a bold shirt.

The best boots. Give your flip-flops the actual boot by investing in a functional pair of boots. Sturdy boots made from quality leather come in all shapes and sizes, at least one of which is sure to match your personal style. From cowboy to combat, ankle to kneehigh, quality boots keep feet warm and dry, whether they’re accompanied by a dress or denim jeans. In this instance, quality beats quantity. These shoes are a worthwhile investment.

Nice sweats. This phrase may sound like an oxymoron, but contrary to popular belief, it is possible to roll out of bed and look like you d id n’t just roll out of bed. A pair of nice, comfortable sweats can look stylish if done right. Sweatpants called Joggers usually have an adjustable drawstring waist, are loose-fitting, tighten around the ankle area and come in many different styles and colors. And a long, cotton maxi-skirt is just as comfortable as old sweatpants but looks dressed up. Finally, instead of a typical pullover hoodie, opt for a zip-up sweatshirt and pair it with any T-shirt or tank. With nice sweats like these, you can keep yourself warm and still look cool.

Vest for success. You may be wondering, what’s so functional about a clothing item that covers approximately half of someone’s torso and leaves appendages to freeze in the cold? First of all, you know all those long-sleeved shirts that you spilled coffee down the front of, the ones that now live in the back of your closet? Well now they can see the light of day again because a vest is perfect for selectively covering unfashionable areas of fashionable shirts. Also, just like fall, a vest represents that not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather, easy to take off and put on again and possible to layer over almost anything. It’s a true fashion essential.

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s summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to getting ready for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments. Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school. Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings. Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school. Many schools require that children are upto-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United

Parents must ﬁnd time for completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations. States, visit www.2a.cdc.gov/nip/schoolsurv/ schImmRqmt.asp. Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to beginning a new school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical

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and immunization records so that schools will have the most recent copies on file. Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed. Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be expected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers. Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.

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ports may be the first thing that comes to mind when many parents think of extracurricular activities for their children, but not all kids are cut out for or interested in competitive athletics. But just because a youngster may not be the next star quarterback or captain of the soccer team does not mean he or she can’t find an extracurricular activity to be passionate about. Parents know that schoolwork comes first, but extracurricular activities can be important to a child’s development, serving as an avenue to meet new people and an opportunity to learn the importance of teamwork. The following are a handful of things parents should consider when trying to help their children find the right extracurricular activities. Interests One of the easiest ways to help kids

find an extracurricular activity they can be passionate about is to discuss their interests with them. Youngsters with a love of animals might enjoy volunteering at a local animal shelter or hospital, while those who love to write may find writing for the school newspaper is a great way to apply that passion in a practical setting. Even kids with a passion for video games might be interested in learning about computer graphics and what it takes to design games. When trying to find extracurricular activities for your children, resist the urge to write off any of their interests. Instead, use those interests as jumping off points to further engage their passions. AvAIlAbIlIty Parents know that school comes before extracurricular activities, but kids may not be so wise. Keep in mind kids’ existing workloads

when helping them find the right afterschool activities. Many organizations are especially flexible with teenage volunteers or employees, but parents still must keep a watchful eye to ensure kids do not overextend themselves. Kids who overcommit to extracurricular activities may end up feeling burnt out, which can have a negative impact on their schoolwork. Encourage kids to find activities they care about, but emphasize that these activities should not become bigger priorities than schoolwork. Let kids know that they can get more involved during summer vacation, but make sure kids don’t devote too much of their time to afterschool activities during the school year. A couple of hours per week and even some additional time on the weekends should not distract kids from their responsibilities at school, and that’s still ample time for kids to explore their interests. InternshIps Internships were once exclusive to college students, but many orga-

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Angling in August

pelagic species: Atlantic bonito, little tunny and Spanish mackerel. With conducive bait and water conditions, those highly coveted light tackle gamesters should show in numbers sufficient to warrant expanded time on the water. All significant recreational species are in season and several ocean-roaming species visit local waters. Summer flounder, also called fluke, have been in abundance and will continue to be caught through to the season’s end on Sept. 21. Although it appears at times that anglers need to weed through dozens upon dozens of undersized fluke and sea robins to

be rewarded with a limit of keeper summer flounder, bigger fish are still around and patience pays dividends. August usually also witnesses some of the largest striped bass catches of the season. Nighttime moon tides and drifted eels will typically relinquish some of the finer specimens of bass. While some of the largest bass will succumb to large natural baits, casting artificial lures early and late in the day will yield bass. All the other popular summer game fish species will also continue to remain along the North Shore: bluefish, scup and sea bass. Bluefish have been pro-

lific, but beginning in July, larger pods of marauding “choppers” began moving inshore to feast on snappers. That predation pattern should continue through August and into the fall. This is a great time to cast large top-water plugs to snag what just might be the largest bluefish of the year. Porgy, aka scup, fishing is now as hot as the weather. There are lots of these tasty scup around, but finding the jumbo porgies will take some searching in deeper water. At this time of year, smaller scup can be found well inshore and often well within reach of shore anglers fishing around jetties, rock groins, boulders and other structures. Porgies are the most democratic fish that swim in the Sound, and they can be caught by just about anyone who fishes for them. If you’d like a little different kind of fun with porgies, try feeding them small artificial baits. Scent-infused plastic lures work wonders on porgies, as do small flies. Sea bass will also present themselves this month. To date, there have been some impressive catches of quality sea bass, and those results should continue for the remainder of the season. Deep water structure is the key to this form of bass fishing. So get out there and have a great, safe month on the water. The fish will be waiting.

ment head of Youth and Parent Services, said more students are using suggested reading lists provided by their schools. Picture books are popular among preschoolers. “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio and “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher are popular with teens and deal with ideas of self-acceptance and suicide, respectively. While Giuliani doesn’t know why these two books are a hit among teens, she said it’s possible the kids reading these books can

relate to the storyline in some way. But regardless of the genre of book or the types of prizes, these libraries want one thing: to encourage kids and adults alike to keep reading and avoid the summer slide. “It maintains their reading skills throughout the summer so that they [don’t] ... lose those skills that they learned,” Kalin said. Giuliani agreed saying, “If kids don’t get any reading in, they kind of fall out of the loop. It keeps the reading comprehension ... and vocabulary [up].”

Most importantly, reading is just a simple fun and relaxing way to get lost in a different reality before preparing for another school year.

By Angelo Peluso

s we move into late summer, fishing has hit peak strides throughout the entirety of the Long Island Sound. Despite the sweltering heat that often accompanies August, the eighth month of the year contains National Smile Week, and if you play your fishing cards right you just might smile broadly while finding some of the best local fish of the year. August brings many surprises along the North Shore of Long Island. Many anglers take time off during the often scorching days of late summer, relenting to the call of the beach and BBQs. But succumbing to the myth of the dog days is a big mistake. August brings with it numerous and exciting fishing opportunities. The cool depths of the Long Island Sound and abundant bait can keep fishing vibrant and at times hectic. This is especially true of the central regions of the Sound where, striped bass, bluefish, fluke, porgies and seas bass can be caught with a high degree of regularity. Water quality in the Long Island Sound is at its finest along the central portions of the North Shore. The month, named in honor of Augustus Caesar, also brings with it the strong possibility of visitations by some highly anticipated

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book. According to Kalin, this year the question encourages kids to delve into the storyline and examine if they could relate the book to an experience in their lives. Teens can register for this club and track their reading progress and receive a prize for every two hours of reading. Huntington Public Library also rewards its reading club participants. Laura Giuliani, depart-

Photo from Angelo Peluso

Sea bass will continue to remain on the North Shore in August. Above, Angelo Peluso and Adrian Mason show off their catches.

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F O CU S O N H E A LT H

last minute summer fitness tips Get healthier before the season ends By Lisa steuer

ummer is in full swing. Ideally, you would have started working toward your summer body a few weeks or even months ago. But if you still have some progress to make, here are some last minute steps to get in better shape before summer ends. Increase water Intake. Leave a full 24 to 32-oz water bottle by your bed every night, and when you wake up in the morning, immediately drink it as you get ready. During the night, your body hasn’t taken in much liquid, so you’re thirsty in the morning. Drinking water first thing in the morning gets your systems running and can aid in fat loss. You’ll also find that it’s very energizing. In addition, increase your water intake throughout the day, aiming for a gallon. Stay away from soda and other sugar-laden beverages. eat a healthy breakfast. This can set you up for eating healthy the rest of the day. Try Greek yogurt with fruit, an omelet with veggies, or throw some fruit, natural peanut butter and almond milk in the blender for a delicious smoothie you can take on the go. PrePare your lunches for the week every sunday. Being prepared is one of the most important keys to success when it comes to health and weight loss. An example of a meal you can easily make in bulk: 4 oz. of lean ground turkey or chicken, one-fourth cup of quinoa, and one cup of veggies like broccoli. Bake the broccoli in the oven while making the quinoa and meat on the stove, and before you know it, you’ve got a week’s worth of healthy lunches.

rePlace your mornIng coffee wIth green tea with lemon at least a few times a week. While black coffee is healthy, the cream and sugar that often accompanies coffee is full of calories. Green tea has zero calories, contains antioxidants and has been shown to aid in fat loss. order smart at restaurants. It’s not as difficult as you may think, especially because many restaurants now have healthier menu sections. As a basic rule, look for words on the menu like grilled, baked or broiled, and stay away from anything fried or breaded. If possible, view the menu online before you go so that you’re prepared.

Increase cardIo actIvIty. Try to do something at least five days a week. Schedule a run every morning or a walk every evening. Go for a bike ride or swim laps. Sign up for a new and different fitness class each week. Just get out and get moving! have fun exPerImentIng wIth new recIPes. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Experimenting with new recipes can help keep you motivated. Try out healthy swaps— for instance, more often than not, you won’t even notice the difference when you swap out sour cream for Greek yogurt. Check out www.fitnessrxwomen.com for some great

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Green tea has zero calories, contains antioxidants and has been shown to aid in fat loss. ideas. be actIve durIng downtIme. While at home watching TV, do some crunches, planks, sit-ups, jumping jacks, etc. Do some squats while you’re heating something up in the microwave. Get creative! cut down on sugar, alcohol and sodIum. It’s OK to have a treat once a week or so, but you may find that when you cut out sugar and alcohol, you’ll feel much better. When a sweet craving strikes, try a small piece of dark chocolate or a chocolate protein shake. And while we do need some sodium in our diet, too much will lead to bloating. track your food Intake wIth a food log or aPP, lIke my fItness Pal. You may be surprised at how much you’re actually consuming without realizing it. sIgn uP for a 5k that occurs in the fall. It will keep you on track this summer and help motivate you to stay active. Even if you’ve never done a 5K before, it’s a great way to challenge yourself. You’ll feel amazing when you cross that finish line after all your hard work! Lisa Steuer is the managing editor of FitnessRx for Women and FitnessRx for Men magazines. For more fitness tips, training videos, healthy recipes and print-and-go workouts that you can take with you to the gym, visit www.fitnessrxformen.com and www.fitnessrxwomen.com.

EVENTS AUGUST 14

AUGUST 16

Food Truck derby

rock-n-roLL car Show

The Hayground School, 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, will host the 4th annual Food Truck Derby at 3:30 p.m., featuring more than 15 New York City and Long Island food trucks. Ticket prices vary between $20 and $100 based on time and membership. Visit www.edibleeastend.com for more information.

AUGUST 14-15 LISec SIkaFLex boaT buILd

Watch local teams construct and then race their boats during this twoday event at the Harborfront Park, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. Visit www.portjeff.com for details.

AUGUST 14-23 ShakeSpeare In The park

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will host free performances of the Shakespeare tale “Cymbeline” directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Tickets are distributed, two per person, at the theater at noon on the day of the show, and lines are usually long so plan ahead. Go to www.centralpark. com/guide for more information.

AUGUST 14-30 FrInge FeSTIvaL

Twenty different stages in downtown Manhattan will host 1,200 live theater performances, varying in subject matter and seriousness in honor of the 8th annual New York International Fringe Festival. Tickets cost $15. Call 212-279-4488 for more information.

AUGUST 15 ceLebrITy SoFTbaLL game

At 2 p.m., Herrick Park in East Hampton will host an Artists & Writers Celebrity Softball Game. Suggested donation is $10. All proceeds will benefit East End charities. Email organizer@artistswritersgame.org for more information.

AUGUST 15-16 poLISh Town STreeT FaIr

The annual Polish Town Street Fair and Polka Festival will be held today and Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Pulaski and Lincoln Streets in Riverhead. Over 250 booths with arts, crafts, food and exhibits. Corn-husking contest, live music, polka dancing and more. Free admission to fair, fee for Polka festival.

The 4th annual Rock-n-Roll Car Show will be held on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Judy’s Run, the event will feature vintage cars, live entertainment, food, vendors, 50/50, giveaways, blood pressure screenings and more. Rain date is Aug. 23. $10 admission. For more information, call 631-255-2516.

JanIne dInaTaLe In concerT

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, will present Janine DiNatale in concert at 2 p.m. Bring a chair. $8 vehicle fee. For information, call 631-224-5420.

Summer ceLebraTIon

Hotel Indigo, 1830 West Main St., Riverhead, will host a Summer Sunday Fun Day 5th Anniversary Celebration at 3 p.m. featuring live music by Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution and a New Orleans style crawfish boil. No cover charge. Call 631-369-2200 for more information.

AUGUST 16-17 Jazz age Lawn parTy

Governors Island will host a 10th anniversary Prohibition-era dance party where guests are invited to wear period-appropriate clothing and enjoy live music, cocktails, antique motorcar exhibits and pieeating contests. Call 646-543-8699 or email jazzagelawnparty@gmail. com for more information.

AUGUST 17 comedy Show

The Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor will host comedienne Kathleen Madigan (featured on “The View” and “The Tonight Show”) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69.50. Call 631725-9500 for more information.

AUGUST 20 rockIn’ on The rIver

The Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, will present Rockin’ On the River from 6 to 10:30 p.m. — an evening of live music, a lobster bake and cash bar overlooking the Peconic River. Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat ride down the Peconic optional. $59.95/$10 boat ride. For more information or to RSVP, call 631208-9200, ext. 426.

mId-Summer nIghT dance

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, will present a Mid-Summer Night Dance featuring the hustle by Donna DiSimone from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance, Cary Elwes $30 at the gate. Visit www. Photo from NYCB vanderbiltmuseum.org for info. Theatre at Westbury

AUGUST 21 SouThampTon arTS FeSTIvaL pLayerS

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, will present the Southampton Arts Festival Players in concert in the Grace Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. To RSVP, call 516-367-8455.

AUGUST 22 oLde STeepLe anTIque Show

A North Fork tradition, the 38th annual Summer Antiques Show at Old Steeple Church, Main Road, Aquebogue, will be held outdoors from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over 70 exhibitors. Rain date Aug. 29. Admission fee for adults. For information, call 516-868-2751.

eSTaTe and garden Tour

Guild Hall will present a breakfast, panel discussion and self-guided tour of East End gardens beginning at Guild Hall at 9 a.m. Prices vary based on membership status. Call 631-324-0806 for more information.

ScoTTISh FeSTIvaL and gameS

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, will host the 55th annual Scottish Festival and Games from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring Highland games, dancing, vendors, food. Admission is $17 adults, $15 seniors, $8 children ages 6 to 17, under 6 free. For information, call 516-333-0048.

Joan JeTT concerT

Eisenhower Park in East Meadow will host a free rock ‘n’ roll summer show at 7 p.m. featuring Joan Jett. For information call 516-572-0200.

AUGUST 23 eaSy STreeT In concerT

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, will present Easy Street in concert at 2 p.m. Bring blanket or chair. $8 vehicle fee. For more information, call 631-224-5420.

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an InconceIvabLe evenIng wITh cary eLweS

The NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, will present An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at 7:30 p.m., which includes a screening of “The Princess Bride” followed by a Q & A with Elwes. Tickets are $39.50. For more information, call 516-334-0800.

AUGUST 23-30 horSe Show

Bridgehampton will be home to the Hampton Classic Horse Show, 240 Snake Hollow Rd., featuring celebrity and professional competitors. Call 631-537-3177 for more information.

AUGUST 27 TIde mILL Tour

The Huntington Historical Society will present a Van Wycks-Lefferts Tide Mill Tour at 9 a.m. $15, $10 members. Advance registration required by calling 631-427-7045, ext. 404.

rockIn’ on The rIver

The Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, will present Rockin’ On the River from 6 to 10:30 p.m. — an evening of live music, a Luau and cash bar overlooking the Peconic River. Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat ride down the Peconic optional. $59.95/$10 boat ride. For more information or to RSVP, call 631-208-9200, ext. 426.

mId-Summer nIghT dance

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, will present a Mid-Summer Night Dance featuring the East Coast Swing by Swing Dance Long Island from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org for more information.

AUGUST 28 comedy FeSTIvaL

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will host a night of comedy starting at 8 p.m. Featuring stand-ups Paul Anthony, Maureen Langan, Tom Daddaro and DC Benny. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 631-928-9100.

EVENTS Moonlight cruise

The Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, will present a Moonlight Cruise along the Peconic River on the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat at 8:30 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served. Return to shore and spend time at the Seaside Grill. $35 per person. For more information or to RSVP, call 631-208-9200, ext. 426.

August 29-30 riverhead railroad Festival

The Railroad Museum of Long Island, 416 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the museum with a festival today and Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8 adults, $5 ages 5 to 12, ages 4 and under free. For details, visit www.rmli.us.

seaFood Festival

The Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville will host the 24th Annual Seafood Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring live music performances, pirate shows, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities and seafood from local restaurants. Call 631-HISTORY or email limm@limaritime.org for more information.

coMedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will host a night of comedy starting at 8 p.m. Featuring stand-ups Paul Anthony, Gary Vider, Chris Roach and Keith Anthony Tickets are $35. For more information, call 631-928-9100.

Aug. 31 to sept.13

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september 18

the cast oF BeatleMania

Book signing

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown, will present The Cast of Beatlemania in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $35 members. Call 631-724-3700 to order tickets.

september 6

Pro tennis chaMPionshiPs

The U.S. Open in Flushing will host the World Series of Tennis competition, predicted to feature Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic defending their titles. Check out www. usopen.org for more information.

living history tour

september 21 Book signing

september 3 Mid-suMMer night dance

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, will present a Mid-Summer Night Dance featuring salsa by Rhythmology from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org for more information.

the suffolk county Vanderbilt museum will present a Living History tour. Photo from Vanderbilt Museum

Take a trip back in time to the summer of 1936 with the Vanderbilts. The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, will present a Living History Tour with museum-guide actors from 5 to 7 p.m. $10. For information, call 631-854-5579 or visit vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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eMerson string Quartet in concert

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will present the Emerson String Quartet in concert at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Featuring works by Beethoven and Haydn. Tickets are $48. For information, call 632-2787.

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