THE LONG ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL AT FREEPORT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CELEBRATING 36 YEARS OF SERVING THE LONG ISLAND ARTS COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Be sure to view the Culture Calendar for a schedule of performances, exhibits, and special events presented by the Arts Council's Affiliates. The Arts Council will do its best to regularly update this calendar but it is always wise to confirm program information before attending an event.
Photo caption: Firebird by Alexandra Marinaccio on exhibit at the Freeport Memorial Library from November 2-30.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 FREEPORT COMMUNITY BAND Raoul Camus, Director Music of Mystery featuring music from Phantom of The Opera, The Hobbit, and others
Thursday, August 26, 2010 THE EAST END TRIO Music from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s performed with style, grace, and originality SPONSORED BY THE FREEPORT-MERRICK ROTARY CLUB
Nautical Mile Esplanade Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport Rain Location: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road
7:30pm Please bring chairs. Limited seating is available. Free parking.
TURNPIKE JOE & THE TRAFFIC JAM Classic Rock and Pop Tunes from the '60s and '70s An "ages 8 to 80" show
Bring chairs or a blanket and have a picnic!
Freeport Village Hall Courtyard North Grove Street Village Hall is at 46 North Ocean Avenue; the Courtyard is behind Village Hall Rain Location: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road
SPONSORED BY LONG ISLAND FOOT CARE, PC / DR. EMILIO GOEZ, DPM, FACFAS and COMPARE FOODS
Photo caption: Turnpike Joe & The Traffic Jam
FUNDING SEMINAR
Attention artists of all disciplines! The SOS (Strategic Opportunity Stipend) Grants, a joint project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and New York State arts and cultural organizations, is designed to help individual artists residing outside of NYC take advantage of opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. This year, the grant cycle happens only twice – in September and April – but the funding level has doubled. The East End Arts Council is the administrative site for Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Attend a free seminar, hosted by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, to learn how to apply for an SOS grant. Thursday, September 16, 2010 Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road 7pm
Arts Recognition Tribute (ARTY) Award: AMIYA PRASAD, M.D. Owner & Founder, LeVisage MediSpa; Author, “The Fine Art of Looking Younger;” and Visual Artist ...This award is presented to the person or persons making an outstanding contribution toward the recognition and promotion of the arts on Long Island.
Arts and Education Award: KISHORE KUNCHAM, Ed.D. Superintendent, Freeport Public Schools ...This award is presented to recognize an individual who incorporates the value of art into the educational process.
Lifetime Achievement Award: BERNARD KALBAN Former Board Member/Current Advisory Board Member, Long Island Arts Council at Freeport; Retired, Director of Publications, Carlin America, Inc. ...This award is presented to an individual who has not only been instrumental to the success of the Arts Council, but who also demonstrates a history of excellence and continued devotion to the music publishing industry.
Master of Ceremonies: Bob Spiotto - Please see the listing below for his biography and new one-man show which premieres in November.
Arty Party produced by Legendary Events
SHADES OF GREY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO JOEL GREY
Conceived, directed and performed by Bob Spiotto Musical direction by Stephen Pagano
From his best-remembered role as the iconic Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret, both on Broadway and in the film version, to his more recent portrayal as the Wizard of Oz in Wicked, Joel Grey continues to entertain audiences of all ages. And now, continuing his own tradition of creating unique and memorable performances, Bob Spiotto takes to the boards once again, in both story and song, to educate and entertain, as he pays tribute to this legendary performer.
Friday, November 5, 8pm; Saturday, November 6, 8pm; and Sunday, November 7, 2pm (Tickets on sale October 5, 2010) Hofstra University Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus Tickets: $21/$18 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard
For tickets and information, please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, Monday - Friday, 11am - 3:45pm, or visit www.hofstra.edu/hofstraentertainment.
Click the "more" button to the right for thoughts from Bob Spiotto.
Click the link below for Bob Spiotto's biography.
"I loved you as Joel Grey in Cabaret!"
That's what I've heard said countless times over the last ten years in reference to my performance as the master of ceremonies in Cabaret, presented by Hofstra Entertainment (formerly Hofstra USA Productions). I also co-produced that show in the summer of 1998, while coincidentally; the revival starring Alan Cumming was playing in New York City.
I had previously played the role of the 'emcee' in high school and at another theater on Long Island as well. I have dabbled a bit with George M. (Cohan), a role that Grey created on Broadway; and have also played the role of John Adams in the musical 1776, twice, a role that Joel Grey portrayed to great critical acclaim regionally. Additionally, during my early career training at the Hannah Kroner School of Dance, I recall dancing to the overture of The Grand Tour, a show that Joel Grey also starred in on Broadway.
In 2001, I premiered my critically acclaimed one man musical tribute, Courting the Jester: A Salute to Danny Kaye, at Hofstra University, which was then re-worked and presented as part of a larger event at Lincoln Center. Over the last decade I have toured the show throughout the Long Island area with great pride and enthusiasm.
Imagine my delight when I started to do some online research for my new show, Shades of Grey: A Musical Tribute to Joel Grey, and I discovered a classic television clip of another one of my favorites, Eddie Cantor, introducing Joel Grey in 1954, as “the Danny Kaye of tomorrow." Danny Kaye, Joel Grey and dare I now say myself, have all been referred to as uniquely talented showmen, each in our own generation, each of us our own ‘cast of characters’. Admittedly large shoes to fill, but a challenge that I take seriously and more importantly, one that I accept with humility and honor.
For the last several years I had been 'creatively itching and twitching' to create a tribute to Joel Grey. It seemed appropriate to present the show a few years ago to honor Joel Grey on the occasion of his 75th birthday, but alas that year came and went, and still no show. Then, within the last year, I decided to take several cues and officially set a date to create! Those cues included the fact that during 2010-2011, Hofstra University is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and for this proud Hofstra alumnus, 2010 marks my 20th anniversary working at Hofstra. Additionally, the Department of Drama and Dance will present Cabaret as part of their fall season in October of 2010. Needless to say, I took my cue, knowing the time was now!
I also discovered another somewhat strange parallel. Several years ago I created and performed a one man show exploring the life and work of author and Holocaust survivor, Primo Levi, who mysteriously fell to his death on April 11, (1987). April 11, the birthday of Joel Grey.
Let’s just say I was all but pre-destined to perform the works of Joel Grey. There is an emotional connection that cannot be ignored. A witty, versatile song & dance man who endears himself to audiences with his exaggerated physicality, grand gestures and whimsical boyish charm…he knows how to connect with the audience and bring them along on his journey and that is precisely the legacy I hope to leave behind as well.
And so... I say... or should I perhaps sing.... ."Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!"... to Shades of Grey!
Introducing... Exhibits at The Mall at The Source Featuring artwork by GERALDINE GEANNIKIS-HOFFMAN, MARC JOSLOFF, and ALEXANDRA MARINACCIO
Stop by during mall hours to see their work. The Mall at The Source, Westbury Sponsored by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport and hosted by The Mall at The Source
THE ART ALCOVE - MITRA DEJKAMEH
August 5 - 30, 2010 Exhibit by Mitra Dejkameh The Art Alcove, Freeport Recreation Center Lobby
Click the "more" button to the right for Mitra's bio.
Photo caption: Marks of Music by Mitra Dejkameh
Education BA ( 1992) and MA ( 1995) in Visual Arts-Theater Scenic and Costume Design
Solo shows: August 1-29 ,2007 “Visual Verses” Freeport Memorial Library Freeport,NY
July 2006 “ Marks and Diagrams” Long Island Arts Council at Freeport Freeport Recreation Center 130 East Merrick Rd. Freeport, NY 11520 (516)223-2522
May 2005 “Resurgence of the Hidden” Abstract Oil and Mixed Media Paintings Oceanside Public Library 30 Davison Ave. Oceanside NY
October 2004 In the Gallery “To make space for” spaciousness Solo Exhibit and mixed media painting demonstration Presented by Long Beach Art League Long Beach Public Library 111 W.Park Ave. Long Beach ,NY
December 2003 “Expressions Beyond Words” Abstract Oil Paintings and Watercolor Children’s Stories Illustrations Brooklyn Public Library Gravesend Branch 303 Ave X Brooklyn NY (718)382.5792
Group Shows: January 5-30 2010 World Fine Art Gallery 51 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 www.worldfineart.com
September 2007 RAA ARTSPLASH 2007 sTudio 7 Gallery Fort Tilden GNRA Rockaway,NY 718.474-0861
Nov 2006 “Gifted” At RoCa in Fort Tilden, sTudio6 718.474-0861
Sept 2005 RAA ARTSPLASH 2005 260 Beach 116 Street Rockaway Park, NY 718.474.0861 www.rockawayartistsalliance.org
Sept 2005 “The Great Outdoors” ORGANIZATION OF INDEPENDENT ARTISTS 19 Hudson Street, #402, New York, NY (212) 219-9213
Children related works: • Professional Illustrator of Children’s Stories since 1987.Several published stories including: “The Shoemaker and the Elves, Little Red Riding Hood, The Angry Bird, Give Me a Dream, The Wandering Tree, Three Magic Kisses(Red Mouse Publishing Istanbul, Turkey) • Children’ s Story Illustrations were selected for exhibition at the Bologna/Italy Children’s Books Illustrators Exhibition and Book fair. • Children’s Stories Illustrations Exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library’s Gravesend Branch 2003 • Children’s Stories Illustrations Exhibit at Long Beach Public Library 2004
Theater Stage and Costume Design: BA ( 1991) and MA ( 1994) in Theater Set and Costume Design. Designed Stage and Costumes for the following plays: • Ms.Julie by August Strindberg Istanbul 1994 • The Balcony by Jean Genet Istanbul 1993 • Ride Across Lake Constance by Peter Handke Istanbul 1992
SCULPTURE GARDEN - SHANA BERMAN
through mid-September Exhibit by Shana Berman Sculpture Garden, Freeport Recreation Center Rear Lobby
Click the "more" button to the right for Shana's bio.
Ms. Berman has been working with clay since 2005. Her focus is on forms being aesthetically pleasing. Unique shapes, lines, colors, and textures play a large role in her work. She has a keen eye for attention to detail and enjoys finding surprises in each piece.
Ms. Berman has shown in six exhibitions at Adelphi University, participated in the Long Island College Art Competition in Stony Brook, and in a group exhibition in Fort Totten, New York. During the summer of 2010, she had a solo ceramics exhibition at the Freeport Memorial Library.
She teaches arts and crafts in the Wantagh Summer Recreation program, has taught ceramics to students K-12 in a studio in Port Washington, and has taken professional photographs for a brochure for the Patchogue arts biennial. Ms. Berman has also volunteered to do Raku and Horsehair firings for a private school in Bridgehampton.
Ms. Berman received her Associates Degree from Nassau Community College, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art from Adelphi University, and Masters Degree in Art Education K-12 from Adelphi University. She is currently working on an additional Certificate in Students with Disabilities grades 7-12 through New York State. She has also participated in building the Anagama Kiln as well as firing the kiln at Adelphi University.
Price: $125 each sculpture
THE ART ANNEX
Currently on exhibit is work by Enoch – a ninth grader from Freeport who attends Kellenberg High School, and students from the Freeport Recreation Center.
The Art Annex, Freeport Recreation Center Program Wing
FALL ART CLASSES
Art classes for beginner to advanced students using acrylics and water-mixable oils A new session of classes will begin in the fall of 2010. Freeport Recreation Center, Mondays, 6:30-9:00pm Instructor: Alexandra Marinaccio
Click the "more" button to the right for Alexandra Marinaccio's biography.
Photo caption: Alexandra Marinaccio seated in front of her folktales exhibit in The Art Alcove.
Alexandra Matiss Marinaccio began painting in the Russian style after retiring from teaching in 2000. Inspired by Russian lacquer painting, she paints with acrylic enamels on black backgrounds, adding gold leaf and touches of metallics. Folktales that are part of her Russian heritage motivated her to begin a series of illustrative paintings based on stories such as "The Firebird" and "Ruslan and Ludmilla." Her paintings have been on display in The Art Alcove of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, the Gotham Gallery in Manhattan, and the Art-trium Gallery in Melville. For further information, please visit www.alexandrasart.net.
FREEPORT WALKING TRAIL
Coming Soon... a Health Walk on Freeport's Nautical Mile featuring artwork by students of the Freeport Public Schools
Photo caption: A sample Walking Trail Marker designed by award-winning artist Marc Josloff.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MARKETPLACE
Have a musical instrument gathering dust in your closet? Donate it to the Arts Council's MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MARKETPLACE and we will find a home for it. We have donated numerous instruments to school districts in need. Let us find a home for yours.
30TH ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
Co-Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings June 1-28, 2010 Freeport Memorial Library Juror: Carol Dragon
Awards Reception: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Click the "more" button to the right for a list of exhibitors and "Many Thanks."
BEST IN SHOW Doug Going, S-21
SECOND PLACE Mark Lozier, UNTITLED New York City 2009
THIRD PLACE Don Hunerberg, Lucky Cat
THE FABIAN (LARRY) ADLER MEMORIAL AWARD Geraldine Geannikis-Hoffman, Vermeer in Central Park
HONORABLE MENTIONS Martin Hochberg, Long Beach Bridge Dick Lopez, 195 Bedford Avenue Mary F. Ruppert, The Old Barn
HIGH 5 LONG ISLAND AWARDS John Aveni, Matt Fresh Vienna Ziatyk, Confused
EXHIBITORS Jennifer Creed Aly, Freedom Andrea Baum, Through the Fence Pat D'Aversa, H2 Overflow Darrell Emile, Reign 5 Scott C. Evers, Haybarn Jack File, Elephant Trainer, Bangkok, Thailand Steven M. Friedman, Wrapped Gloria Golden, Brooklyn Brownstone Phyllis Goodfriend, Weeping Cherry Holly Gordon, M'Illumino William Grabowski, Not My Problem Lisa Harris, Pretty Ballerina Robert L. Harrison, Iron Rust Andrew Hollander, The Lake II Marc Josloff, Sighting in Waterford Seth Kalmowitz, Rocky Mt. National Pk #5 Michael LaCapra, Two Guys George Lisk, Kings Park Psych Center No. 2 Eileen Moynahan, Ice Delicacy Janice Panaro, Beautiful Dreamer David Quinn, Rough Day Kara Lee Reyes, Oil and Water, Blue Steph Rowatt, Sunrise Reflections/South Pole Trudy Runyan, Going Green Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz, Ecuadorian Woman and Child Bob Simari, Calm Before the Storm Garrett Smetana, NYC Botanical Bernyce Alpert Winick, Hearts of the Times
Many Thanks
Special thanks to our juror, Carol Dragon, for taking on the challenging task of selecting this year’s exhibitors; Astoria Federal Savings for its continued support of our Juried Photography Show (Carolyn Fostel, Assistant Vice President / AnnMarie Natale & Peggy Spano, Merrick Assistant Branch Managers); Freeport Memorial Library Director Dave Opatow, Young Adult Librarian Michelle Samuel, and the entire staff of the Library for their assistance; the Freeport Chamber of Commerce (Jerri Quibell, President) for its contribution; Board Member Angela Taormina for typography and graphic design; Joel Rossin for researching previous winners of our Juried Photography Shows for the retrospective; and Marianela Santurio for securing many of the awards.
We would also like to thank Jack Holly and Marc Josloff for installing the Show; Don Hunerberg for designing the Certificates; Joan Savary for organizing the High 5 Long Island Awards Category; Board Members Lois Howes, Raquel and Bob Pachas, Dolores Parsons, and Patricia Rossi, Esq., for their assistance; Cathe and Cheyenne Fiore for presenting the Carol Ann Bernardini Memorial Scholarship; intern Melody Pike; volunteers Alexandra Marinaccio and Kathi Siskind; and performers Eduardo Acosta and Pablo Forestier.
Additional thanks to the following businesses and individuals for contributing awards, raffle prizes, and food: Crumpler Bags, Imperial Diner, King Kullen Grocery, Long Island Center of Photography (Dick Lopez, Founding Director), Lord & Taylor, Love & Quiches, Manfrotto Distribution, Molloy College Art Gallery (Yolande Trincere, Ph.D., Director), Osio New York Hair Salon, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Staples, Stop and Shop, Stu-Art Supplies, T&L Beer and Soda Distributors, and Westbury Camera.
Thanks to our advertisers: The Babylon Chorale, Crawford Lynbrook Animal Hospital, fotofoto gallery, Gloria Golden, Long Island Center of Photography, Molloy College Art Gallery, Nik Software, and Women Sharing Art.
PRIVATE VIEWING OF THE ARTWORK AND HOME OF HUMBERTO PILOTO
This special event was held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Bellmore, NY.
Click the "more" button to the right for Humberto Piloto's biography.
HUMBERTO PILOTO
..." I almost made it on my raft to the American coast, when I was picked up by the Navy and taken to the Guantanamo Bay Base"... It is at Guantanamo Bay that the rest of the world begins to see the paintings of Humberto Piloto, who tried to flee Cuba on a boat that he and four other friends had made.
Once in Guantanamo Bay, the paintings were greatly admired by the personnel there, and "it was the military people on the base that would provide the paint, brushes and canvases for me so that I could paint. The creative level going on in Guantanamo Bay is something that the world should know about, and it was at the base where I further reflected on my future."
Humberto Piloto received his formal training at a local art school in La Habana, Cuba. There he received most of his training in different techniques of the Plastic Arts. A graduate of the Polytechnic Institute for Industrial Design in Cuba, Mr. Piloto's paintings have been in display at diverse art galleries in Panama, Cuba and in the New York State area. He has continued painting since his arrival in the United States in 1994, and hopes to continue to study art. Mr. Piloto's goal is to one day own an art gallery where he can present the works of other artists who like to express their thoughts and feelings and communicate them to the public.
THE ART ALCOVE RIBBON CUTTING AND RECEPTION
A reception was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to celebrate the renovation of The Art Alcove Gallery located in the Freeport Recreation Center. This project was funded by Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg. The enclosure will ensure the safety of the artwork and provide a more accessible viewing space for the public.
Special thanks to Compare Foods, Love and Quiches, T & L Beer and Soda Distributors, King Kullen, and Terranova Florist for their donations for the reception.
Photo caption: (left to right) Executive Director Marnie Katzman, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, and artist Muriel Herring in front of the new entrance to The Art Alcove.
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL COMPOSITION CONTEST
Supported by Sam Ash Music Stores Contest Chair: Herb Rothgarber Judges: Jay Anthony Gach and Dana Richardson
Fifty-nine entries were received from all over the world, including England, Australia, Canada, Italy, Belgium, New Zealand, and the United States. The winning composition was performed at the Long Island Composers Alliance Music for Students program on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Freeport Memorial Library.
FIRST PRIZE: Amanda Jacobs of Rochester, NY for Garden Verses (voice and piano) SECOND PRIZE: Sang Mi Ahn of Bloomington, IN for Two Pieces for Violin and Piano
2009 - A YEAR IN REVIEW
For a recap of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport's 2009 programs and services, please click below.
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is affiliated with the Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership.
The mission of the Center is to promote excellence in leadership by providing multifaceted resources that are responsive to the needs of Long Island's nonprofit sector. The Center is housed in the School of Social Work at Adelphi University. For further information, visit www.adelphi.edu/linonprofit.
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