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From the Publisher

village staff Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy Creative Director Nicole Savalli Customer Relations Sean Carroll Social Media j. murphy creative marketing Marygrace Foti Distribution Michael Savalli

I’m loving these beautiful Indian Summer days as we put the finishing touches on our October issues of Village Connection. Before we know it, we will have magazines in hand and we will be making the rounds, getting them out to hundreds of locations all over the towns of Huntington and Babylon.

We had a great time at the 6th Annual Long Island Family Festival at Tanner Park in Copiague last month, where we acted as official media sponsor and introduced both issues of Village Connection to the crowds of visitors. We’re excited and encouraged by the overwhelming positive feedback we have been receiving as we continue to reach new readers.

This month, we’re heading back to the North Shore as we once again host the Village Connection Carnival Stage at the Long Island Fall Festival which takes place October 11-14 at Heckscher Park in Huntington Village.

This free festival is one of the largest of its kind in the Northeast, and we always have so much fun enjoying the great music at our location right in the middle of the carnival rides and food court. We hope you’re planning to attend. Please stop by and say hi if you do.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Village Connection magazine and encourage you to join in with your ideas, photos, feedback and comments.

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Al Feliciano was born and raised in Huntington. A self-taught photographer, he started out shooting landscapes and his musician friends. Al Started Aint-Tellin Photography in 2010, specializing in pin up, boudoir and head shots. Now events/portraits and of course landscape fill his camera. With the belief that "everyone has a story to tell," he loves to capture the moments to last a lifetime.

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what’s trending • laura curcio-greenfield

Updating Your Closet For Fall The leaves start to fall, the air starts to chill, sweaters reappear, flip flops are replaced with boots; the tell tale signs that Fall has arrived…what should be in your closet?

The colors of Fall 2013 are jewel toned. One of our favorites is green.

From Emerald to army, green is everywhere this season. You will see it in jackets, pants and accessories. A lot of camouflage and military accents add to the green trend. Try a camouflage jacket or jean. If going green is out of your comfort zone, try burgundy. It’s a great seasonal color and it’s very on trend; think of it as your “new black.” Get a burgundy jean, sweater or poncho.

Plaid gets a redo this season. Instead of being preppy, plaid is paired with jeans or leather this season and it’s very cool. Wear an open plaid top with a tee underneath and pair it with leather pants or jeans. Mock turtlenecks make an appearance for fall. They are form fitting and a great layering piece under your blazers, ponchos and sweaters.

Leather is everywhere this season -- skirts, pants, motorcycle jackets -- it’s all on trend and so fabulous. Leather is even seen in accessories this season.

Leather cuffs are in, leather cuffs with studs, even better.

The pant of the season is slouchy, slightly narrow at the ankles and higher on the waist. Pair this pant with stilettos. Yes, they are back, and we love them because they make our legs look longer and leaner. Add a great top and you have a fashion statement.

Look for “smoking slippers” for your updated flat to wear this season.

Your must have colors black and leapord. Animal prints are strong in shoes, clothing and accessories. The wedge sneakers I wrote about for spring are even more popular and shown in tan, black and green suede. Ankle boots and riding boots were in last year and they are big again this season. Wear them with your pants and maxi dresses. Maxi dresses stay throughout fall but shorter skirts of all lengths are also in. One that should be in your closet, a leather (or pleather) high waist skirt.

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adriana vater • beauty

Fall’s New Statement Piece: Hair!

Whether it is a chunky necklace or big cocktail ring, forget about the “statement” accessory trend. This fall it’s time to create your own style with your hair! Celebrities are taking the plunge and sporting hair styles that are fun and out-of-box. Whether it is cutting a blunt bang or going for a pixie cut - just look at Beyonce- there is no doubt that it is time to go crazy and create your own signature style with hair that’s fearless! So if you haven’t tried something daring and new yet? It’s not too late.

Switch up your Style Are you the girl who has always thought about cutting your hair but not ready for a pixie cut? So, when you meet with your hair expert, you settle for just a trim? Try a collarbonegrazing bob with diffused ends to give a grown-out feel while still maintaining a strong shape. First, prep hair with your favorite style prep and wrap-dry your hair.

If you’ve never learned to wrap-dry, now is the time. Start with your favorite style-prep and spray volumizing tonic on your roots. Clip up the top sections and blow-dry forward from the bottom. Use the shape of your head to bend your hair, pulling and smoothing with a medium brush for more bend, a large brush for less.

Finish the look by blow-drying from the bottom forward while wrapping and smoothing the hair around your head with a brush. When dry, add volume underneath: spray with a style prep on under sections and rough dry.

Crazy for Color Harvest tones are the color pallet for fall. Reds, browns, beiges are dominating fashion and make-up so why not incorporate it with your hair. Light up brown hair with earthy highlights—like russet red and cornsilk beige—contrast with rich, brunette lowlights.

Pure and simple tones keep the look natural, while filling brown hair with dimension.

The beauty and symmetry of one-length hair cuts are amplified by a rich, russet gloss and a basic wrap-dry to emphasize the hair’s natural fall—a simply perfect look.

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Just because you have brunette hair doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun too. Try some sunlit auburn tones threaded with deep copper through hair with glints of golden copper. A backcombed crown, rounded fringe and alternating color placements create a look with structure, softness and just the right pops of color.

Adriana Vater is the Creative Director and co-founder of Spa Adriana at 266 Main Street in Huntington Village. Visit her website, spaadriana.com or call 631-351-1555.

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wine • ralph rivera

ere you ever at a picnic or having dinner at home, and just wanted one glass of wine, but didn't want to uncork an entire bottle? There is a new product on the market that answers your wish—Copa Di Vino.

It’s simply a glass of wine. No cork screws; no breakable glasses.

Cleverly packaged in an hourglass shaped container, sealed with foil and topped by a reusable plastic lid, the wine is perfect for a picnic, concert in the park, backyard barbecue, or in a goody bag (for adults). You may have seen Copa Di Vino on ABC’s primetime reality show “Shark Tank.” Owner and founder James Martin took a simple idea of bottling premium wine into a ready-to-drink plastic glass.

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Why serve Copa Di Vino instead of a bottle of wine? When you want to offer a variety of wines without having leftover uncorked wine; when you don’t want to worry about glass bottles; or, when you’re looking for a special favor item, such as for a wedding shower or special occasion. The cost of four Copas is comparable to a moderately priced bottle of wine.

Where can you find a Copa Di Vino? Locally, the Wine Shack in Huntington carries the product. Cheers!

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New Uses for Hardscaping materials Back in 1977, the rock group 10cc released the song, “The Things We Do For Love.” For me, the title brings to mind the many ways homeowners act out love affairs with their residences and adjoining properties.

By now, most homeowners are familiar with the rudimentary applications of hardscaping materials.

Interlocking paver driveways, walkways and patios as well as perimeter and landscape walls and columns made of manufactured wallstones, stoops and staircases, and also outdoor living room components such as open-air kitchens, pizza ovens, fireplaces and fire pits are among the more common uses. In actuality, there are quite a few other interesting considerations that homeowners may not be familiar with, which can add both an appealing visual dynamic and ambiance to an overall hardscape design.

Beginning with vertical applications, homeowners enamored with stone continue the trend toward naturallooking stone facades on their homes. Favored are styles that mimic the rocky ledges and valleys of native America. To no surprise, hardscape product producers have advanced to the forefront with specially tailored, manufactured stone veneers that when placed randomly or in linear patterns, resemble their natural counterparts. The material is made to the same exacting standards as pavers and wallstones, and the choices of styles and hues are many.

Other treatments for manufactured stone veneers are gaining popularity in outdoor living room environments as well. In addition to perimeter walls, columns, steps and staircases, veneers can work well to create continuity on the fronts of custom outdoor kitchens, refreshment bars and other components. Planned well, the stone will not only coordinate with neighboring architectural characteristics, pavers and landscape wall styles but also with granite and cast stone countertops.

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Equally popular is the inclusion of water features in landscape design and can range from a store-bought fountain to a custom built, cascading waterfall that empties into a pond. But somewhere in between these lie charming and attractive water features that are made of hardscape materials with features that rival and often exceed the benefits of the aforementioned varieties.

A relatively easy way to incorporate lighting into a paver design is with solar powered paver lights that allow you to forego the need for wiring, supply cables and electrical power supplies. The built-in solar panels will hold a charge for eight hours or longer and the ultra-bright LEDs will make available up to 100,000 hours of use.

The Cambridge Research and Development Group introduced an innovative “green” lighting option earlier this year - a totally sustainable alternative to both conventional solar and AC powered paver lights.

If your mind is open to new things to do for the love of your home’s outdoor living spaces and you are planning now for next season, hardscaping may just keep your heart throbbing for years to follow.

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The 8th Annual Fall Festival of Guitar The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center will present the 8th Annual Fall Guitar Festival from Oct. 23 through Oct. 27. Tickets for the various performances and workshops are available individually through the Center’s box office and Website. This year’s festival will span five days, and will feature internationally acclaimed Jazz and Classical virtuoso guitarists, alongside the dedicated and talented faculty of Five Towns College.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Festival kicks off with “A Night of Alhambra,” featuring the artists of Alhambra Guitars, including Philippe Bertaud of France, Cem Duroz of Turkey, and Serenade Duo with Gerry Saulter and Michelle LaPorte. The evening features exotic and diverse music as these top, endorsed artists from Alhambra Guitars share the stage. The program will include music from Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France, Turkey and North America. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors).

Friday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., “An Evening with Jazz Guitar Legend Bucky PIzzarelli.” See the legendary guitarist who replaced the great Django Reinhardt in the famed Quintette du Hot House after his untimely death, and played guitar in Woody Allen’s film “Sweet and Lowdown,” among many other accolades. Don’t miss this historic evening where Mr. Pizzarelli not only performs, but receives a President’s Award for Music from the college. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors).

Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m., “GuItars On Fire,” featuring Five Towns College Professors Peter Rogine, Joe Carbone and an Alumni Reunion.

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Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., Anton Del Forno will perform his “Flirtation Concerto,” said to be one of the most beautiful and exciting works created for the guitar in recent years. This collaborative event will also feature the Gemini Youth Orchestra and the Five Towns College Chamber Music Ensemble, under the direction of Professor Matthew Pierce. The final movement of this outstanding work includes a stunning Flamenco dancer on stage. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors).

Free Workshops The Festival will also include the following free workshops: “The Harmonious Guitar,” Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3:00 p.m., featuring Philippe Bertaud and Cem Duroz. They will demonstrate the similarities between Jazz and Classical techniques and concepts.

“Inside the Guitarist’s Studio with Bucky Pizzarelli,” Friday, Oct. 25 at 3:00 p.m.,learn first hand from this iconic American artist as he performs and discusses his life as a Jazz guitarist.

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Bold Fashions And Beauty Collide at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

by John and Adriana Vater, Spa Adriana

Joanna Mastroianna

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ashionistas and beauty mavens, the time is upon us: Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week! Spa Adriana, the award-winning Aveda spa and salon, was once again front-and-center at a bevy of shows this year, from obscure designers like Fashion Shenzhen to Fashion Week mainstays like Falguni and Shane Peacock and Carolina Herrera.

So for your convenience, we have compiled a comprehensive preview at some of next spring’s hottest looks.

One of our favorite designers, Joanna Mastroianni marries fashion and art in colorful harmony. The concept of color

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theory, patterning, and emergence is shown in her detailed fabric weavings. The designer’s ability to create a coexistence of art and design in her collection is simply amazing. Plus, fashionistas will be happy; her bright and beaming floral patterns this season will save you from having to throw out last season’s floral outfits.

Also, inspired by art – the Kinetic art movement to be exact - Carolina Herrera took a cue from the multidimensional optical illusion of geometric abstract paintings to create gowns and flowing skirts by layering geometric motifs on fabrics like chiffon, organza and voile. Patterns of black and white in thin

stripes and spiral designs moved gracefully with the prints in crimson, sienna and smoky umber. The whole collection had a soft color scheme with hues ranging from tea green, porcelain and mauve. There were silk and georgette gowns with embellished necklines, kinetic motif print silk organza skirts, and sleek tops paired with pleated pants.

Hairstyles were elegant with classic updos and chignons.

Models’ make-up was kept natural as not to distract from the fashion.

“We love Concept Korea’s dark 90’s grunge punk meets gypsy feeling,” said Adriana Vater, Creative Director and co-owner, Spa Adriana. “Hair was teased up and away in big messy top knot buns for the beginning of the show.

While the second half of the show featured bold black and white geometric lines with natural make up and sleek long hair with a clean center part.”

When you think of Custo Barcelona’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection, think chic, contemporary and color.

The international designer showcased delicate pieces juxtaposed through a play in subtle transparencies, woven patterns and tribal prints. Custo Barcelona focused on the sophistication of a feminine collection featuring soft exteriors over strong, bold pieces with high waistlines.

Prints created and customized specifically by Custo Barcelona range from silk and chiffon to printed leather.

The collection color scheme surprisingly ranges from white to black yet include the signature Custo trademark of color in every look CZAR by Cesar Galindo created a highly polished luxury look filled with chartreuse, pale blues, opaque black and vibrant red. The show opened with a soft cornflower blue coat, shown over a body conscious jersey dress.

Classic CZAR, this collection mixed impeccable tailoring with luxurious knitwear. The 41-look curated show had something for day and night, with a fluid jersey jumpsuit being a standout look.

For their Spring 2013 collection, married designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock decided to take fashion into the sci-fi future sending glamorous Martians robotically strutting down the runway. They started their show with models in clear space helmets adorned in an embellished sequined cat suit, a deep V-neck printed body suit and plastic transparent light up dress with fire red details.

Known for their audacious, theatrical aesthetics and body conscious silhouettes, Falguni and Shane Peacock kept to this tradition for spring 2013. The collection, somewhat similar to past season designs, was full of embellishments; hand beading, feather accents, original prints, and laser cut detailing. The bright colors of the collection were a pleasant surprise from the nude subdued tones of other collections. The colors shimmered and sparkled radiantly on the runway.

Vera Wang showcased geometrics in bright and true colors. She used headbands to keep hair pulled back.

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Tito Batista & The Black Rose Big Band A Fun Night of Elegant Standards, Latin & Pop Hits at Dix Hills PAC

On Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 7:30 pm, Tito Batista and His Orchestra made up of members of his long-time popular, The Black Rose Band and special others will be romancing and thrilling lovers of elegant standards, Latin and pop hits in this Las Vegas style show at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center.

Renaissance man Tito Batista has over four decades as a music business executive achieving success in music publishing, production, artist management, studio management, and record CEO. Past music industry successes included working with the Bill Cosby Show sub-publishing over 2000 songs with BMG Music Pacific, several going platinum in Asia. His current album features Tito as lead singer backed by The Conan O’Brien Orchestra. Fully engaging his passion for performance once again in 2014, he has several shows leading up the big stage at DHPAC. Further horizons are looking at an off-Broadway production.

Band leader Tito Batista reinvents and re-popularizes classic pop standards from the “American Songbook” sung with his romantic voice and unique upbeat swing style. New songs like “Lovers Dream,” “The Love I Need,” and “Wanna Be Free” are enjoyed by

audiences made up of Tito’s many friends, old and new fans and devoted family. With the grit and soul of a lifetime of experiences Tito recently expanded his passionate following from all over New York with his first hit single, “Hey Now, I Think I’m In Love,” written and co-published by Paul Val, a resident of Dix Hills. Mr. Val also wrote several other songs performed by Tito now playing daily on WHLI. If you like The Big Band sound with vocals that are in the groove his “modern vintage with class” big band standards and swing favorites are sure to have you swaying. Tito evokes to the likes of Xavier Cugat, Desi Arnaz, Lou Prima, The Buena Vista Social Club, Michael Buble and Steve Tyrell. Crowd favorites “Volare,” “Besame Mucho” and “Ojos Verdes” (Green Eyes) are sure to please you and all devoted followers of Adult Contemporary Radio.

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art and music • rich rivkin

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ong Islanders eager to extend this Summer's festivities will be treated to live music/live painting events at local parks right through the end of September. And the fun continues at indoor venues after that. Some of the participating artists are featured in this month's column. Event info and scheduling can be found at RichRivkin.com. Your eyes and ears will thank your brain!

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om de Gruyl, a self-styled “drawist” made his first public foray into the Fine Art field in 1979. Following his first solo exhibition that year, he received honours at many local juried events on Long Island and the New York metropolitan area. As his work matured in the 1980s, de Gruyl escalated his involvement with artists’ groups, notably as a founding member of the National Drawing Association, where he served in administrative positions, as juror, and teaching his multi-session program, “Drawing and the Secret of Life.” The 1990s saw a gradual withdrawal from public view as he started a fifteen-year hiatus to concentrate on his spiritual development.

Tom de Gruyl is currently creating a body of work under the collective title, “Amnesia”, which continues his basic investigation into the psychology of memory. He describes the series as a “visual memoir”, derived from “mental snapshots” of his seminal life experiences. “They are less about the moments I remember than about the details that defy recollection”.

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arna Schoenwald began her artistic life as a dancer and later became a choreographer. She studied Modern Dance in the technique of Martha Graham. The training was arduous and exacting.

While choreographing she created images in space, using bodies, sounds, music and colors that streaked across the stage or were perfectly still while the energy continued to expand in many directions.

The transition to painting was fairly seamless. Marna says, “Paints provide a multitude of possibilities for expressing the deeper layers of my inner life.

The more mystical and spiritual layers naturally find their way through my brushes and on to the canvas and papers. As I explore various topics and ideas I will paint a series that allows the theme to develop in a conceptual and visual manner. A strong sense of

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movement is embodied in my art inviting the viewers to engage in a visual and physical experience.I hope that those who choose to linger in front of my work are taken for the ride.” View more of her work online at www.paintingsbymarna.com

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mily Eisen, M.Ed., has been a Northport resident for 26 years. Her portfolio contains works of Northport’s quaint atmosphere, New England’s scenic beauty, jazz musicians at play, impressionistic Crab Meadow renditions, and abstract

expressionism.

Emily is also a licensed Brain Gym® Instructor, Total Immersion Swim® Coach, ChiWalking® Coach and Language of Mastery® Instructor. She received her Masters from Queens College and taught art in Hicksville for 34 years. She is a member of The Northport Arts Coalition, participates in The Live Arts Jazz Fusion speed painting events, and conducts a Fine Arts Drawing/Painting/Calligraphy/Bookmaking studio. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally. Visit her gallery online at www.brainworksplus.com.

“I feel my spark of life exhilarate from experiencing the interplay of color, light, movement and rhythm, whether of people or panoramas. I rejoice to be the vehicle of my senses and awaken such delightful sensations in my viewers.” - Emily Eisen

Rich Rivkin produces ongoing Art/Music events on Long Island, including Live Art Fusion, ArtMOSPHERE, and the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Series (40 Bands + 100 Artists), featuring the bands and artists listed in this month’s Spotlight. www.limusicfestivals.com

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astrology • maryann dellinger

ARIES: Distinguish what you want to keep from the past. What is good and what is not. Don’t destroy both.

TAURUS: A compromise may be necessary. It may not be easy to bring it about without a third party.

GEMINI: You may experience a relationship that doesn’t have a basis in reality to begin with. Don’t allow it to damage your ego.

CANCER: Individuals may come into your life now to show you change. It can be liberating.

LEO: It may be a good time to catch up on paperwork and any other type of communicating.

VIRGO: Don’t expect a love one to live up to an impossible ideal that no one can try to obtain. Look at reality.

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LIBRA: Happy Birthday! Make changes where appropriate.

Pressure comes from individuals you have to deal with that may come from larger social forces.

SCORPIO: Your mind is clearer now. You are able to express your purpose in projects with others. Let them communicate also.

SAGITTARIUS: If relationships don’t appear to be what they are now, don’t take the disappointment too hard.

CAPRICORN: Pressures may be coming from social spheres instead of individual ones. You feel world changes affecting you.

AQUARIUS: Your communication now will have enough energy to be effective without making a controversy out of it.

PISCES: You may not want to deal with reality. Fantasies are preferred now.

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joanne kois • foodie news

Fall Dining in Huntington As the fall weather changes the colors of the trees, the restaurants around town begin to change their menus, adding warmer, savory dishes. To experience some of the best of Huntington dining, make a reservation from October 13-20 and Dine Huntington, where you can enjoy a 3 course prixfixe dinner for $27.95. Dine Huntington is the place to explore dining options and town events in Huntington this fall. Participants in this Huntington-centric promotion include Mill Pond House, Porto Vivo, Bravo Nader, Jonathan’s, Bistro Cassis, Café Buenos Aires, Honu, Besito, Prime … and so many more. Go to www. facebook/DineHuntington. com for more information or just call the restaurant of your choice and Dine Huntington!

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails is one of our favorite haunts and always adds excitement to the restaurant scene— especially in October! Honu, at 363 New York Avenue, is the place to go for creative cocktails, and this month the bar is showing off an autumnal beauty--a Pumpkin-infused Vodka Cider, a truly spirited taste of the season. Get cozy and enjoy their fall menu with additions like roasted butternut squash soup with maple crème fraiche, and a braised short rib with savory wild mushroom/ goat cheese bread- pudding served with roasted root vegetables. Autumn flavors and colors are here in Huntington.

Bistro Cassis adds Brie en Croute avec Compote to their fall beginnings—a warm Brie wheel wrapped in puff pastry served with apple grape compote and frisee—the perfect appetizer for sharing. Moules Monday (Lundi) comes to Huntington as Bistro Cassis offers your choice of mussels, a glass of wine or beer and

a side of pommes frites (crispy French fries) for $22.00.

A new place in town for fall dining is Storyville American Table at 43 Green Street. Storybook brings the taste of the Big Easy to Huntington with authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine like jambalaya and barbecue shrimp --straight from New Orleans to the heart of the village.

Where else can you get NOLA’s Hurricanes and beignets right here in town?

The SHACK, which claims to be all about clams and chaos, has just opened in Huntington at 46 Gerard Street. Regional seafood staples like crab cakes and chowders are here along with Creole catfish sandwiches, fried shrimp, pastas, salads and a full burger board with topping choices to satisfy the all the cravings in you!

Jellyfish, on picturesque Centerport Harbor, promotes the notion of an endless Indian summer by continuing their Tuesday special-- Joe’s World Famous Clam Bake—clams, mussels, snow crab, shrimp, chorizo, corn on the cob and fingerling potatoes—all for $19.95. Tap beers are half off all night, as are selected wines by the glass. Thursday is Ladies Night with half off on all taps and apps. Sushi Sundays will kick start your week with half off the chef ’s choice roll!

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Joanne Kois is a certified Health Coach and foodie. She lives and eats in Huntington and will be sharing her insights on the Long Island restaurant scene with The Village Connection. Contact her at joannekois@gmail.com

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eye on the arts • elise pearlman

Historical Society Exhibit Celebrates Northport’s Earliest Photographers Photography has been part of our lives for so long that we often overlook the alchemy that gives rise to these images.

Much has changed since that summer day in 1827 when, after much experimentation, Frenchman Joseph Nicéphore Niépce immortalized the view from his country estate on a chemically treated surface he designed, creating the first permanent photographic image. Visitors to the Northport Historical Society can expect to experience some of the same kind of magic when they view the images of enterprising local men who dabbled in photography when the medium was yet in its infancy. This exhibit, entitled “The Lives and Works of Northport’s Early Photographers,” runs through January.

Curated by Teresa Reid, the exhibit showcases prized images handpicked from the Society’s extensive collection. The

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photographs themselves provide a beguiling perspective on Northport in the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Visitors will also learn about the evolution of the photographic process, and see cherished daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and cartes de visite, as well as photograph albums, beautifully bound in velvet or leather, whose gilded pages protected and stored priceless family memories.

The photographers’ diverse backgrounds are detailed.

For some, photography became a profession; for others it remained an intriguing hobby. According to the exhibit, itinerant photographers traveled in from Manhattan from time to time, and set up temporary studios. Of particular interest is a circa 1865 ferrotype, commonly known as a tintype, taken by one such photographer, W.R. Knapp, which just very well might be the first picture ever taken of Northport’s main thoroughfare.

On display are portraits taken by William B. Warner, originally of Brooklyn, who studied photography and moved to Northport in 1892 where he opened a photography studio.

Frank Yamaki, who later purchased this studio, would also become known for personal portraits and for documenting special occasions and his selfportrait is part of the exhibit. Library trustee Bob Little, author of “Snapshots in Time, Volumes I and II,” wrote that Yamaki’s work created an enduring legacy for the community, noting in particular that Yamaki produced about 300 photographic plates which gloriously captured the spirit

of Northport Village at the turn of the 20th century.

Picture postcards taken by William Barto, who once owned a stationary store located on Woodbine Avenue, are a visual delight. Charles Robertson also created a popular line of colorized postcards depicting Main Street, the harbor and various

residential streets, which he sold in his store on Seaview Avenue.

“The Lives and Works of Northport’s Early Photographers” is set against the backdrop of the Society’s new permanent exhibit, “Our Stories: The History of a Community,” which opened in May. A timeline of treasured artifacts and memorabilia beginning with the history of the Matinecock Indians who once roamed our region, the exhibit focuses on selected movers and shakers whose presence in Northport left an enduring impact. The individuals whose stories are told range from oyster baron Stanley Lowndes and Edward Thompson of law book publishing company fame to Antoine de Saint Exupéry, author of The Little Prince and Booker T. Washington.

Northport Historical Society is located at 215 Main Street, Northport Village, and is open on Tuesdays through Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. To learn more, visit www.northporthistorical.org, call (631) 757-9859.

Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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personal training • bonne marcus

Turn Up Your Body’s Furnace You sit down in the employee cafeteria and you see her again, that co-worker with the body you’d give anything to look like. She seems to eat anything she wants and doesn’t seem to gain any weight. Meanwhile, you gnaw on your daily lunch of carrot and celery sticks and wonder why you’re gaining. What does she know that you don’t? Is it all genetics and you are just one of the unlucky doomed to live in a body you are powerless to change? Actually, the answer may be something that you do have control over: your metabolism.

Metabolism is simply the rate at which the body processes energy, or burns calories. Think of metabolism as the setting on the body’s "furnace." The higher the metabolism, the more calories your body burns, even at rest.

Factors that influence metabolism include genetics, age, sex, activity level, food intake and body composition. Go ahead and blame your parents for genetics and those factors which you can do nothing about, but you do have control over your activity level, food intake, and body composition. These elements play a crucial role in your body’s metabolic rate.

An important factor to understand regarding metabolism is that the body’s primary fuel source during lower energy output activities (sleep, sitting at your desk, watching TV, riding the bus, etc.) is fat. These activities occupy most of your time. When you increase your metabolic rate, you begin to burn more calories in response to all the activities, and the more likely that your body will be using stored fat as an energy source.

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metabolism so the body’s furnace is set at a higher level. Some ways to increase metabolism include: 1. Build more muscle. More of the body’s energy is required to maintain muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories your body will burn. In fact, about 50 calories are consumed for every one-pound of muscle mass per day. Therefore, the more muscle you carry, the more calories your body burns even at rest.

2. Moderate aerobic exercise. You don’t need to spend hours each day on the treadmill, bike or running path. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends as little as 20 minutes of aerobic activity 3 to 5 days per week to achieve fitness, health, and weight management goals. In fact, excessive aerobic exercise may result in the actual loss of lean body mass if caloric requirements are not met, which in turn lowers the metabolism.

3. Increase activity throughout the day. Instead of using the elevator to get to your fourth floor office, use the stairwell. Park further away from the supermarket door instead of trying to find the closest parking spot. Spend one of your work breaks during the day walking the office halls. Lose the remote control. The point is to get up and MOVE, especially if your job requires you to sit during long periods of time. It also gets you in the habit of increasing your activity level on a regular basis.

4. Eat like a horse, not a bear. Sound crazy? Think about it.

Horses graze on small amounts of food throughout the course of a day. Subsequently, they have very lean, muscular frames. Bears, on the other hand, eat large amounts of food spaced further apart. They carry far more body fat on their frames. Humans are no different.

Research supports that the production of thyroid hormones can be negatively affected by repeated bouts of dieting and calorie restriction. Five meals spaced evenly from 2.5 to 3 hours make it easier for the body to digest throughout the day, this increases metabolism over the long term.

5. Avoid fad diets. Fad diets call for severely reducing or even eliminating nutrients.

Eat no carbs. Eliminate all fat.

Eat only protein. Or focus only on one kind of food like The Grapefruit Diet, The Cabbage Soup Diet or eat nothing but salad. Current research by the

USDA on unbalanced meal plans tells us that too much or too little of any nutrient is likely to result in problems with long-term weight management.

6. Drink more water. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger. Chronic dehydration can also result in mental and physical sluggishness. Be sure to consume at least 64 oz. (8 cups) daily and more when you are exercising.

7. Deal with stress. Stress increases hormones, such as cortisol, which encourage your body to store fat instead of burning it. Try yoga, meditation, listening to calming music. Exercise, by the way, is a great stress reliever AND it will help to promote lean body mass.

8. Get enough sleep. Studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep have slower metabolisms. Get enough sleep so that you can awaken in the morning relatively easily and are not tired throughout the day. Naps during the day can help, too.

While the time it takes for metabolism to increase varies per individual, you can expect to see changes in the body in as little as three

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Increasing your metabolic rate should be the primary goal of any fitness-related/weight loss program. It helps you to become one of those people who can seem to eat anything you want. Before you know it, you’ll have one of those bodies that everyone is dying to have.

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Tabata TABATA is a big buzz word in the fitness industry. It is a great addition to any workout and when we do our Turbo Tabata Thursday at our studio the energy is incredible.

Izumi Tabata was assistant coach of the Japanese speed skating team. Izuma, along with the head coach, Irisawa Koichi created this training plan. Izumi continued with research on the affects of Tabata workouts on aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. He found that it improved both with the 4 minute time frame.

What is TABATA? Tabata workouts are high intensity interval workouts that are designed to last 4 minutes. You perform a 20 second very high intensity interval of one exercise then a 10 second rest . You repeat this 8 times. Then you take a 60 second rest and can continue the workout with another 4 minute round. This can continue as long as you want to exercise.

There are different formats you can do within the Tabata workout structure. For example, you can do the same exercise for all 8 rounds.

You can take two exercises and do one exercise for the first 4 rounds and the second exercise for the second 4 rounds. You can take the two exercises and alternate them for each round. You can do one exercise for the 20 second round and then do an “active” rest for the 10 second round. An “active” rest is where you do a less strenous exercise for the “rest” period so you are not fully resting.

Here is a sample of a bootcamp tabata workout you can do at home.

Please remember to get fully cleared from a medical doctor and show your doctor this workout before performing the exercises: 4 minute workout: 20 second Jumping Jax 10 second full rest 20 seconds pushups 10 seconds full rest 20 seconds of squats 10 seconds of full rest 20 seconds of mountain climbers (push up position and alternating bringing your knee to your chest) 10 second full rest Start back at the beginning a repeat a second time. Four minutes later you are done!

And remember you an add this at the beginning or end of your usual workout or you can do this workout all by itself. Quick and effective! Enjoy!

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seniors • nick radesca

Greetings From the President

Wanting a distinctive gift for my mother on her 80th birthday, I sent a letter to the White House requesting a birthday greeting from the President. I expected an excited phone call from her when it arrived, but she never called. As I looked through her birthday cards while visiting on her birthday, I asked “Mom are these all the cards you received?” She gave me an odd look and said laughingly “Yesterday I got phony birthday card from Bill and Hillary Clinton.

It had to be a joke or a scam so I threw it out.” “Mom, that was no joke. I knew you liked President Clinton so I requested it for you.” To which we both rummaged through her garbage. Though the card was never found, we did have a good laugh.

About.com indicates the White House will send greeting cards to U.S. citizens signed by the President of the United States commemorating the following special occasions: Couples celebrating a 50th. 60th, 70th or later wedding anniversary People turning 80 or older - or veterans 70 or older Weddings (request is to be sent in afterward) A Baby’s birth or adoption of child Retirement after 30 years on the same job Eagle scout award

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Girl scout gold award Bar/Bat Mitzvah or equivalent religious occasion The request is to be mailed to The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500 a few months ahead of time but no less than six weeks before the event or it can be faxed to (202) 456-2461 and should include the following: Name and address of honoree(s) Exact date of the occasion Age or number of years of marriage Any specific mailing instructions if other than to honoree’s address For weddings include couple’s married names and current or new address I suggest that to avoid having it thrown out - either warn the honoree or have it sent to you.

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The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is one such place that is an educational journey for children and adults alike, where you can explore the native habitat that surrounds a peaceful setting among a large pristine pond.

Stop by the Nature Center to observe their many showcases of native wildlife and other exhibits. Relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Old Ice Pond through large picture windows surrounding the center.

You can’t miss the live animals and birds at the Wildlife Complex as you enter the preserve; my favorite were the red fox, bobcat and bald eagle!

The animals were all injured and would not be able to survive on their own. The hiking trails throughout the preserve provide serene vistas where you can take a snack from your backpack and enjoy the views.

Another great destination is Sunken Forest, a spectacular miniature forest on Fire Island that includes a rare holly forest and native seashore plants. There is a ferry from Sayville that goes to Sailor’s Haven, with easy access to the forest from where you depart the ferry.

The South Shore Nature Preserve in East Islip is a walk on the wild side as you stroll along a narrow boardwalk that passes through woods and wetlands. Bring your binoculars to observe bird nesting areas in the distance.

The Longhouse Preserve in East Hampton is an interesting combination of “art meets nature” as you wander through the immaculately maintained gardens enhanced by bold and diverse sculptures. The hours are very limited so you may want to call or check online.

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The Massapequa Preserve is a walking and biking paradise with its seemingly endless trails. The northern section of the bike trail runs through Bethpage State Park, and the LI Greenbelt Trail also connects with the Massapequa Preserve. The Massapequa Creek, which runs for several miles through the preserve, empties into several ponds and lakes along the way. There is an abundance of birds, ducks and rare plants that can be observed throughout the preserve. You can’t miss the amazing sweet fragrance of the native shrub Clethra along the wooded trails during the mid summer months. The paved walkway and bike path throughout the preserve makes it an ideal location for bikers year round.

Gardiner Park in Brightwaters is great for easy hiking along many of its wooded trails right near the Great South Bay. The main trail leads directly to the beach with a view of the Fire Island Lighthouse across the bay. You will also see an abundance of dog breeds as it is used as a dog walking park, especially on weekends.

Finally, Avalon Park in Stony Brook is set among the beautiful woodlands surrounding Stony Brook where the Grist Mill and pond are located. The hiking trails are more challenging than the other places mentioned since it is on the north shore among the hills. Native plants line the trails with some breathtaking views along the stone pathway that climbs steadily along the nearby duck pond.

These are just a few of the many local treasures where you can spend a few hours or entire day taking in the best that Long Island has to offer.

Alan Stableford is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional with New York State (CNLP) and is employed at Atlantic Nurseries in Dix Hills. His interest in wildlife & nature photography has helped to add an extra dimension to the Backyard and Beyond column. Alan can be reached at AJ.Islandscapes@yahoo.com

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Coheed & Cambria with Special Guests - Balance and Composure & I The Mighty The Paramount - Huntington October 22nd Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm Guitar Festival: A Night of Alhambra Dix Hills Performing Arts Center - Dix Hills October 23rd Show starts at 7:30pm The Fray The Paramount - Huntington October 23rd & 24th Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm An Evening with Guitar Master Bucky Pizzarelli Dix Hills Performing Arts Center - Dix Hills October 25th Show starts at 7:30pm The English Beat The Paramount - Huntington October 25th Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm Keller Williams & Jake Shimabukuro The Paramount - Huntington October 26th Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm The Flirtation Concerto with Composer-Guitarist Anton del Forno and the Gemini Youth Orchestra Dix Hills Performing Arts Center - Dix Hills October 27th Show starts at 2pm

Community events Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center Huntington Station "Meet the Poets" reception and poetry reading featuring poets RObert Gibbons and David St. John.

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October 19th and 20th, 11am-6pm Apple Festival Daniel W. Kissam House Museum - Huntington As you wander our lovely property, you will be surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers of the season. The historic Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum, with its beautiful fine arts, objects and artifacts, is open for tours during this fun filled event.

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kerriann flanagan brosky • kerriann’s corner

It's funny that every time Halloween comes around, my phone starts ringing off the hook. Organizations ask me to give lectures, reporters want me to give interviews, and people question me if ghosts are real. Don't get me wrong. I welcome all the hype and publicity, but what I do and what I write about really has nothing to do with Halloween at all! Yet I'm often dubbed "the ghost lady" this time of year.

What you see in the movies and even on TV is not reality. I don't go into places and see blood dripping from the walls and pots and pans flying around the room. What I do when I work with paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, is the positive side of spirit communication.

I prefer to call them spirits because they are the souls of people who have passed from this world to the next. There are all different types of spirits. A very famous paranormal investigator by the name of Peter Underwood, from London, England, compiled a list of the "Ten Different Types of Ghosts" based on the research he has done. I find it to be quite accurate.

You can't define "ghost" as any one thing in particular.

The type of ghost that most people are familiar with, are the historical or traditional ghost. These are spirits who are "place centered" or stuck here, for one reason or another. They have usually died tragically. There are modern ghosts, those of the recently dead who come back to say goodbye, or cyclic ghosts

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Halloween Ghosts Versus the Real Thing who make their presence known during an anniversary of some sort. There are ghosts of inanimate objects and animal ghosts, but really the most common ghost is not a ghost at all. Instead, it is the spirit of someone we love, who has passed on and has come back to visit, or to help us on our journey. I find it comforting to know that we are never truly alone.

So when I'm asked what a ghost is, I find the need to explain.

It's not something scary or evil or demonic. Instead, it's a beautiful and positive affirmation that life does in fact, exist after we die. We co-exist with spirits every day. It's not about October 31st. So while you're out trick-or-treating with your kids, know that the "real" spirits are there with them watching over and protecting. (photo – apparition of a little girl at the Ketcham Inn, Center Moriches)

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Calling All Dogs!

Halloween Charity Dog Walk and Contest in Northport It is often said that “every dog has its day.” Well, thanks to the Northport and East Northport Chambers of Commerce and the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk, on Sunday, October 27, hundreds of canines will have the chance to dress up and strut their stuff as part of the third annual “Paws for a Cause” Halloween Charity Dog Walk and Contest.

According to VNSHS Special Event Planner Barbara Sorelle, the much anticipated happening benefits the Hospice House in East Northport. The event begins at the VNSHS administrative building, 505 Main St., Northport.

Dr. Russell W. Fredericks of the North Shore Veterinary Hospital is serving as the professional consultant.

“A major point that we would like to stress is that this walk is being done in conjunction with promoting our pet therapy program servicing home care patients as well as hospice house patients,” Ms. Sorelle indicated. And in case you don’t already have a pooch, onsite adoptions will be available at Paws for a Cause.

Owners can enter their dogs online at www. visitingnurseservice.org or call Ms. Sorelle at (631) 930-9310 for rules and registration material. Advance registration is $20. Participants can also register on the day of the event from 10:30 to 11:30 am for $25.

Costume contest categories include owner/dog lookalike, funniest dog, cutest puppy, most original, and children and doggie dress-up and the decisions of the judges will be announced at 11:30 am. The top fundraising dog will be crowned king or queen, awarded best-in-show and will be immortalized in an 11 x 14 charcoal portrait by artist and animal lover Marlene Bezich. Those who wish to sponsor a dog can do so online or by contacting VNSHS. “We are very excited about our dog walk and so far the community support has been great. Refreshments will be available for both pets and owners. It is going to be fun for the whole family. We plan to have face painting for the children and we will be taking photos of the dogs to give to owners as a thank you for participating in the event,” Ms. Sorelle indicated.

In what has become a fun-filled tradition, after the conclusion of the contest, the dogs will parade down Main Street to the tune of “Who let the dogs out?” Upon reaching Northport Village Park, there will be hayrides and a petting zoo courtesy of the Northport Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals are still available and you can learn about them at www.

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Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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Cold Spring Harbor is going to the dogs. Once again the picturesque Village of Cold Spring Harbor is the place to be on Saturday, October 19th (rain date: October 20th) at 12 noon for the “7th Annual Howl-ween: Corky’s Canine Costume Parade Celebration and Paws for a Cause Event” which includes a wonderful “Howling Hound” Doggie Halloween Party and Sidewalk Sale following the parade. This spectacular star-studded celebration, produced by Nightingale PR, features an exciting street sale, a luxury, classic car show, live music and the most elaborate parade of canines in costumes. The event honors the memory of Corky Nightingale, the adorable Westy who served as Parade Grand Marshal and mascot for years and was the inspiration for this very special celebration.

To register, www.howl-ween.com Canines from all over the tri-state area are planning to participate in the chic canine costume parade considered a “Paws for A Cause” celebration. The parade will begin at 12 noon at the corner of Shore Rd and Main St (25A). Spectators will line the street and for a few minutes, Main Street will be transformed to a “cat walk” where canines will model their finest costumes as they march to the tune: “Who Let the Dogs Out.” The Parade will end at Spring Street where the canine celebrities will be warmly greeted by “pupparazzi” and have a chance to enjoy the afternoon’s festivities including a canine costume contest, sidewalk sale and other fun-filled activities throughout the town. Rumors have it that some of the canines will be showing off some “hot” luxury, classic and vintage cars in the parade! In addition, Cold Spring Harbor Village will be declared “Corky’s Canine Friendly Town” for the day and canines and their owners will be welcomed with open paws to browse the shops and experience the beauty of this charming village. “This year’s event is going to be spectacular,” explains Maxie Nightingale, the German Shepherd Chief Canine Officer of the Parade. “I’m so excited about Howl-ween that I can’t stop my tail from wagging,” she added.

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Sponsors to date include Nightingale PR, the Cold Spring Harbor Main Street Association, Harbor Hounds and Nightingale & Partners.

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“Every year it is such a pleasure to work with the Huntington Chamber of Commerce and the Village Connection Magazine on the Carnival Stage for the Long Island Fall Festival.This stage and the New York Avenue Acoustic Stage have proven themselves to be among the top "points of destination" of this huge iconic event. Once again I have put together a schedule that will charm festival goers at the highest level.The talent is mainly drawn from the Crooked Rail Jam Station of East Northport and the Black and Blue of Huntington Village. Both locations are well known for presenting only the best talent our region has to offer. Enjoy.” Scotto Savitt www.villageconnectionmagazine.com • 59

The Rock Underground is an all age music school; students can take lessons, join a band, perform in live concerts, or shop in their retail store. It’s a fun, safe & creative environment where students can blossom artistically, both collaboratively and as individuals.

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, The Rock Underground has a program for you. Their goal is to teach music and to get students on stage performing live which will give them confidence in not only playing music, but in everyday life!

Each semester, The Rock Underground performs a theme show which is based on a specific artist, genre or era in music. Rockers in this program attend a weekly rehearsal jam with their band members. Students prepare for a live show that takes place at the end of the semester at a local venue where parents, grandparents and friends can come and watch their Rock Star live on stage. Students can also take a weekly lesson where they learn instrument proficiency and music theory.

Visittheirwebsite RockUndergroundMusic. com or any of our 3 locations located in Bellmore, Commack, and Massapequa.

Grand Blvd Band is 4 piece power house band playing R&B, Funk, Classic Rock 60’s 70’s, and Southern Rock. It’s a combination that sounds like an 8 piece band with all four guys taking turns singing lead on various songs, then with meticulous harmonies to back up the one singing lead.

This band has been around since the mid 1970’s and the experience shows in the excellence of the performance. What other 4

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THE ROCK UNDERGROUND

piece band can dare tackle great horn bands like Earth, Wind and Fire, Tower of Power, Chicago, BS&T and do it fantastically due to the expertise of our keyboard player who synth’s the horns to perfection. This band has it all. See what the buzz is all about, as they rock out at the Black and Blue Steak House once a month.

The band consists of Ira Weiss, keyboards and vocals; Tony Vella, lead guitar and vocals; Bruce Dickson, drums, percussion and vocals and Glen Vilachek, bass guitar and vocals.

Counterclockwise is made up of some of Long Island’s finest virtuoso musicians playing original pieces that are a unique blend of classical, world/folk, Celtic and rock music.

The current ensemble includes founding members Rich Stein (guitar), Andrew and Rebecca Perea (violin, viola and cello) plus Glen Saunders (double bass) and Jim Mansfield (percussion).

The group primarily plays the compositions of guitarist Rich Stein, sprinkling in pieces

by Gustav Holst and Aaron Copland as well as traditional American and Irish folk tunes into their sets. Evoking the mood and spirit of both European and American classical masterpieces, the Ensemble will take you on a sonic journey that draws much of its inspiration from the natural beauty of the American landscape in full bloom and the hearty music of its people in celebration.

Join them for a unique listening experience that combines the intimacy and instrumentation of chamber music with the energy and vitality of a rock concert.

OCT 12TH 1:30PM

GRAND BLVD BAND

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The BIG Tuna Band, a Long Island quartet, play spirited covers with their own twist. Front man Jimmy’s soulful voice along with Ralph’s soaring guitar, Carl’s rocking drums and Mark’s rolling bass are sure to ‘reel’ you in. The BIG Tuna Band plays hits from the Allmans to Zac Brown with jam bands and classic rock thrown in for good measure.

Come out and catch The BIG Tuna’s Hits-ofthe-day that will keep the foot tapping and you wondering what will come next.

Late Nite Audio is a 4 piece band playing authentic versions of the best of the classic era of rock n roll.

The band originally formed as “The Exploits” in the mid to late 1960’s. Three of the 4 members have been friends since grade school in Levittown. Late Nite Audio’s current lineup has been together since the summer of 2006, and have been playing regularly ever since. Check them out on facebook at www. facebook.com/lateniteaudio Tony Barca & The Bucket List - Tony began his musical study as a child playing trumpet and eventually guitar and continued the study of music theory through college. At age 17 he signed his first recording contract with Rust Records, a subsidiary of Laurie Records, a well-known label in the mid 1960's.

After playing in numerous bands, Tony joined The Cyclone Rangers. They have opened for such artists as Leon Russell, Rick Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dicky Betts, Dr. John, Pure Prairie League, and Asleep at the Wheel, to name a few. The Cyclone Rangers also toured the nation with Minnie Pearl and others as

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COUNTERCLOCKWISE

members of "The Grand Old Country Music Show". Including a performance at The Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand 'Ole Opry.

With his first CD release Makana Tony filled the famed IMAC Theater in Huntington, (now The Paramount) for the debut. His profound writing and vocal abilities reflect such powerful influences as Eric Clapton, Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, Marc Cohn, John Hiatt and Jackson Browne. Armed with 2 CDs, Manaka and The Breakfast Club(vol.1) and 2 on the way, the singer/ songwriter comes to life with a wide array of new songs and an All Star band to back them up.

This band consists of many NYC and LI music legends including the Uptown Horns and the rhythm section from Donald Fagan's NY Rock & Soul Revue and a host of Rock, Rhythm & Blues Royalty. The band is truly candy for the ears.

Recently Tony Barca was a top 20 finalist,worldwide, in the run for a slot to play with Eric Clapton at The Crossroads Festival at Madison Square Garden.

Tony’s newest endeavor “The Bucket List” Takes the idea of cover music to a whole new level. Taking a mix of uniquely arranged cover and original music, this band has developed a fast growing fan base aka

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THE BIG TUNA BAND

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THE ALLMAN BROTHERS HOUR

“BUCKETHEADS” that faithfully follow them.

The Allman Brothers Hour Band came about at the 2006 Huntington Fall Festival, when Scotto Savitt requested that Mike Guido assemble a band to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 1971 appearance of the Allman Brothers Band at the Huntington Theatre. The ABH Band is now in their 8th year of existence. They have performed songs from The Allman Brothers Band albums, aspiring to “copy” the songs while retaining the highly interactive improvisation that makes this music unique. The players in the ABH Band all have been nurturing a love of this wonderful music and are grateful to share it with the folks in Huntington.

The Bodhi Infusion Band was founded in mid-2011. Bodhi, pronounced BOW-DEE, comes from the Bodhi Sattva - the bringer of enlightenment and prosperity.

The Bodhi Infusion is a five piece edgy rock band fused with funky blues. They play an eclectic mix of tunes we love. Some you will recognize, some you may never have heard before and will surely want to hear again and again. All Will Move You. Members include Aleshia Sohn, lead vocals

OCT 13TH 1PM

LATE NITE AUDIO

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THE BODHI INFUSTION BAND

and percussion; Ron Rahilly, lead guitar and vocals; Gary Quenqua (aka Mr. Q), keyboard and vocals; Chris Szatny, bass and vocals; and George Vahamonde on drums.

Music ranges from Joe Bonamassa to Jeff Beck. From Bettye Lavette to Grace Potter.

From Shemika Copeland to Alanis Morrisette.

They will rock your world as they feed your soul.

The band is available for all types of venues, as well as private parties, corporate functions and any worthwhile charitable events. Contact them on FaceBook or call (516) 578-7531. Or visit their website at www.bodhiinfusion.com.

DNR is a Long Island based rock band that covers the best of 90’s rock...mainly grunge if you will. They cover bands like The Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Live, Bush, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more.

Of the bands four members, three live in Huntington, and the fourth member is from East Meadow. Mike Durango is lead vocalist, Glen Brandon is bass player, Mike Kane acts as time keeper and drummer and Tony Alessi is on guitar. DNR plays locally every last friday of the month at The West Palm Saloon (aka The Crooked Rail) in East Northport.

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TONY BARCA & THE BUCKET LIST

OCT 13TH 7PM

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Presented and hosted by Village Connection Magazine in association with Scotto Savitt

Friday Evening: October 11th

7-9:30 pm - Commack Underground - All Ages Concert

Saturday, October 12th

Noon-5:00 pm - Celebrity D. J. Tommy Bruno with interactive crowd activities 12:30 pm - Slightly Damaged Goods 1:30 pm - Grand Boulevard 2:30 pm - Counterclockwise Ensemble 3:30 pm - The Johnny Q Band 4:30 pm - Cola 7:00 pm - HidzHitz all ages musical review 8:00 pm - Big Tuna

Sunday, October 13th

Noon-5:00 pm - Celebrity D. J. Tommy Bruno with interactive crowd activities 1:00 pm - All Nite Audio 1:45 pm - The Inner Spirit Yoga/Belly Dancers 2:00 pm - Tony Barca’s Bucket List 2:45 pm - Rosa’s Meatball Eating Contest 3:15 pm - Michael Guido’s Allman Brother’s Tribute 5:00 pm - Bodhi Infusion 7:00 pm - DNR 8:00 pm - Party On The Moon

Monday, October 14th

1:00-5:00 pm - Rick Eberle’s PopCore Entertainment presents Cass Dillon and a host of Long Island’s best musicians

Saturday, October 12th

1:00-5:00 pm - The Crooked Rail Jam Station Open-Mic Review

Sunday, October 13th

1:00-5:00 pm - Steve and Sandy Edwards Sugar Mountain Acoustic Concert

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