Flu vacinations for children will be distributed by Suffolk County Health Department “Shots for Tots” Program at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library on Tuesday, November 10, 11:00am to 2:00pm. H1N1 vaccine (Swine Flu) is FREE, a fee may apply for Seasonal “regular” vaccination, call 631-853-8496, 9:30am – 4:30pm, Mon-Fri for information. No Appointment necessary.
Floyd Memorial Library on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00pm.
On Monday, November 2, from 7:00pm-8:30pm, the Retreat, Violence Prevention Programs, in conjunction with Southold School will present “Cyber-Safe Kids: Keeping Your Kids Safe in the Technological Fast-Lane – Do You Know Where in the (virtual) World Your Children Are?”
The program will take place in the Southold Elementary School Library and is free and open to the public. It will be presented by Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, a clinician with over 20 years experience in the field of safety and violence prevention with a specialty in digital abuse.
On the same day, Southold School students will participate in either the Cool 2B Kind or the Cyber-Safe Kids in-school program presented by Helen Atkinson-Barnes, Retreat Educator with Hands Are Not for Hitting workshops.
Please RSVP to karenmurray25@gmail.com.
See the NorthForkParents Calendar of Events for info about Halloween as well as other great events in our area.
Starting October 30th, “something wicked this way comes.” Northeast Stage presents William Shakespeare’s MacBeth. Go see this timeless tale filled with ghosts, witches, murder and mayhem…because nobody throws a Halloween party like Mr. And Mrs. Macbeth.
Directed by Robert L.S. Wilson. Starring Terry Brockbank, David Burt, Timothy Gadomski, Colette Gilbert, John Higgins, John Hudson, Schmoupy Juntunen, Randall Krongard, Thomas Lamothe, Zoe Rivka Panagopoulos, Peter Peterson, James Pritchard, Mackenzie Renshaw, Stephen Scheck, Amie Sponza, Lynne Ann Wagner, Jonathan Wiggins.
October 30 & 31 and Nov 6 & 7, at 8:00pm
and
November 1 & 8, at 6:00pm
Performances take place at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 768 Main St, Greenport.
Tickets: $15 general admission / $10 students and seniors. Tickets available at the door.
For more information, call 631-477-2972 or 631-208-6933.
Or visit www.myspace.com/eastendshakespeare or visit them on Facebook.
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Northeast Stage is a nonprofit theater company based in Greenport, NY. The mission of Northeast Stage is to continue the tradition of free summer outdoor performances of Shakespeare in Greenport’s Mitchell Park and to broaden its reach to include classics as well as other creative theater projects in different venues. All presentations aim to involve the community through participation as both presenters and audience and to develop actors, directors, producers, designers, set builders and costumers through workshops and exposure to professionals in visual and performing arts.
In 2009, Northeast Stage expanded their season to include three full productions a year. The company is also expanding their work on Shakespeare to include not only productions but an actor-training program focused on approaches to playing Shakespeare and an educational outreach program designed to support performance-based teaching techniques in the classroom.
A new jazz improv program will soon take place monthly at the East End Arts Council, with support from the Jazz Foundation of America. The program will be held at 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, in the Arts Council’s renovated, historic Carriage House building, which is located behind the gallery and school.
Jazz in the Carriage House will consist of small performances, talks, improv sessions and interactive demonstrations, all focusing on the only form of music truly rooted in American history. The program kicks off on Thursday, October 29 from 7-8:30pm when premier jazz musicians Billy Johnson and Teddy Charles, armed with upright bass and vibes respectively, will play their uniquely beautiful music, discuss the history of jazz in America and share their experiences of becoming performing jazz artists, followed by a Q & A session. To close out the evening, attendees will be encouraged to join the musicians for a session of jazz improvisation.
Subsequent sessions, will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month on an ongoing basis, and will include both demonstration and instruction in jazz techniques and improvisation. All attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their instruments. Current music students of the School of the Arts and EEAC members may attend this program at no charge. There is a nominal fee of $10 for nonmembers/students. Space is limited. Please be sure to reserve your space by contacting the School of the Arts at (631) 369- 2171 or education@eastendarts.org.
About the Jazz Artists
Billy Johnson, bass, was born during the golden age of jazz in Milwaukee to legendary local performer, William “Scat” Johnson. As soon as he was old enough, Bill accompanied his father to gigs at historic Bronzeville and Milwaukee clubs. Thoroughly immersed in music from infancy, it was only natural for him to go on to Wisconsin Conservatory College of Music where he attended from 1974-1978. In 1979 Billy migrated to New York City where he climbed the competitive ranks of the New York City Jazz scene while studying with such jazz greats as Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Buster Williams, Cecil McBee and Rufus Reid. At this time Billy received a full scholarship to attend at Long Island University, where he was later named as Bass and Jazz Combo Instructor. While working as a street musician in NYC, Billy was noticed by singer, Abbey Lincoln. His residency with Lincoln’s band, accompanied by hard work and determination paved the way to touring with Lionel Hampton and Illinois Jaquet, with whom he played at the 1992 Presidential Inaugural Ball. He toured worldwide with Arthur Taylor (Taylor’s Wailers) as well as with other greats such as Abraham Burton, Marc Carey, Charles Davis, Wallace Roney and the Geri Allen Trio. Billy’s love of jazz has led him to share his experiences and skills with the community by teaching and performing in local schools, theatres and churches.
Teddy Charles is considered one of the great jazz vibraphonists and composers of all time, playing with such jazz legends as Charlie Mingus, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. As a student at Julliard in the mid 40s, he haunted New York’s jazz clubs, occasionally sitting in with the bands on vibes or piano. His break came unexpectedly one night when he was asked to sit in on piano with Coleman Hawkin’s band for the overdue Thelonious Monk. Soon after, Charles began to appear regularly with the top jazz groups of the day, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Buddy De Franco, playing alongside and writing for such jazz stars as Coltrane, Parker, Max Roach and Miles Davis. He recently appeared with Max Roach, David Amram, Lee Konitz. In the early 1950s he began leading his own groups, composing, producing and recording original works such as No More Nights, Blues Become Elektra and Word from Bird.
About the Jazz Foundation of America
The Jazz Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide emergency assistance and long-term support to veteran jazz and blues musicians. Visit them online at www.jazzfoundation.org or call (212) 245-3999 for more information about their support for musicians and educational programs.
“Just in time for Halloween, George Adams will share his passion for pumpkins in a hands-on workshop, where carvers of all ages will learn how to make their jack-o-lanterns extra special this year. Starting with a short talk on the history and origin of pumpkin carving, George will show examples and demonstrate modern carving techniques before participants put into practice what they’ve learned on their own pumpkin. Bring: pumpkin, metal soup spoon, pumpkin knife (available where Halloween supplies are sold) and, for adults only, an exacto knife. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.”
Saturday October 24, 10:00am – 12:00noon
Cost: $24 member EEAC/$30 nonmember
To register call 369-2171
Pumpkin Carver George Adams, is a graduate of Long Island University, where he received a BA in Art. George started carving pumpkins as a child and has been doing it every year since. He gained the opportunity to teach a class on pumpkin carving for the Town of Southampton some years ago. From there he also was able to teach a class at the Hall Of Science in NYC as well as demonstrate carving at a private party at FAO Schwartz in NYC. George would be honored to share his passion for carving pumpkins with you.
Mattituck Presbyterian Church, located on Main Road, is presenting a free health and wellness screening program that is open to all people living in the East End communities. The program will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Health screenings will continue every two months thereafter.
Volunteer professional medical staff members will provide the health screenings, counseling, education about health issues, and referrals to medical attention for those who do not have a doctor.
For further info about this and other health-related resources, please visit the NorthForkParents Health page.
