A large concentration of merganser ducks flocked to Willits Creek, in West Islip, on Feb. 19. The photographer said large numbers of mergansers is an unusual phenomenon.
We all know the story of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the ill-fated young lovers who were born into opposing families with their love coming to a tragic ending. Fast-forward to …
The West Islip Symphony Orchestra began a month-long celebration of the achievements of Black composers and writers throughout the history of music with “Culture Sounds: African American Music …
While Long Island Ducks baseball team owner Frank Boulton is most synonymous with sports in the area, he is also a philanthropist and a lover of music and live performance. As a part-time New York …
If you’re looking for something to cheer you up during this cold-weather season, look no further than Studio Theatre of Long Island’s production of “Moon Over Buffalo” at the …
The Islip Arts Council (IAC) will present a month-long celebration of bravery, artistry, music, poetry, and literature in honor of Black History Month this February. Running from Feb. 11 through …
Fans of “Jersey Boys,” the monster smash musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will get their request granted in The Gateway’s production for its 2023-2024 season. …
The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts hosted artist Jonathan Van Brunt at the Gillette House this past weekend for his curated exhibition, “Natural Beauty,” this coming weekend, Jan. 28 and …
Unsung Heroes: Segregated Military Units East Islip Library - Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. You’ve heard of the Tuskegee Airmen, but did you know there were other segregated African American …
This past week, I attended the Sayville Library’s Zoom presentation of “Rumrunning in Suffolk County: Tales from Liquor Island.” The lecture was taught by Southold town historian …
On my way home from going to see the musical “Nunsense,” at Studio Theatre Long Island’s Bayway Arts Center, it occurred to me that I had never seen a show before where all of the …
On Jan. 29, musicians and music lovers from across Long Island will gather in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Peter’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church to celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach and his …
StrumClub, a leading national online music school, announced their recognition of 14-year-old Islip voice student Juliana Sclafani as January 2023 National Student of the Month. Juliana, who was …
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is the author’s best-known work. The timeless enemies to lovers novel has brought forth …
Students in Ms. Pope’s FUNctional technology class at Beach Street Middle School in the West Islip School District recently created a Little Lending Library. The library will be on display in …
Islip senior Alexander Romeo named to All-County Percussion Ensemble Islip High School senior Alexander Romeo has accepted a position in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ …
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla owe the producers, writers, and actors of “The Crown” a huge favor after Season 5 of the hugely popular, lush program. This penultimate …
For over 70 years, the Babylon Chorale has been delighting audiences and inspiring people to sing. If you’ve ever thought about joining a diverse and inclusive singing group, now is the …
Despite the cold, the annual Brightwaters tradition of singing carols on Christmas Eve in front of Brightwaters Deli continued this year. Community members joined John Dunn and his band of merry …
The holidays are traditionally thought of as a time for indulging, but for many people, including diabetics, it is important to be mindful about all those sweet and savory dishes. Momentum at …
