Thursday, February 9, 2012
Happenings around Port Washington.
1. Winners of the Port Washington Business Improvement District's Shop Port 2011 Student Holiday Essay Contest will be honored at the Port Washington Public Library. 5-6:30 p.m. 2. Beverly Munter, seniors life coach and motivational speaker, addresses single seniors about love, friendship and intimacy at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset. 7:30 p.m. Learn more. 3. See "Incendies," the 2010 French film. John Bosco, a film expert, will screen the movie and lead the discussion. Learn more. Port Washington Public Library. 7:30 p.m. 4. If you own a local business, claim your listing on Patch. See the benefits. 5. 4. Check back with Patch throughout the day for news and information, and follow us on Facebook and …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Happenings in Port Washington.
1. Mark you calendars to dine local on Thursday, and support the restaurants who are giving 10 percent of their proceeds to the Port Washington Education Foundation. Learn more. 2. Did you know Sunday is Darwin Day? Port resident Calvin Dame, the director of Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island in Garden City. Dame, spoke with Patch about the event. Learn more. 3. The Photography Club of Long Island meets at the Port Washington Public Library 8 p.m. 4. If you own a local business, claim your listing on Patch. See the benefits. 5. 4. Check back with Patch throughout the day for news and information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Port Washington Public Library
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Humble performer describes herself as 'an overnight success that took 50 years to happen.'
At an age when many are thinking about retirement, Bettye LaVette is just hitting her stride. LaVette’s phenomenal performance at Landmark on Main Street on Feb. 4, proved that, beyond a shadow of a doubt. Those who were fortunate enough to get tickets for this particular concert witnessed a show unlike any other. LaVette, 66, recorded her first album at age 16. However, her career largely stalled, and although she made music steadily throughout the decades, it wasn’t until the release of her 2005 CD, “Got My Own Hell to Raise” that she first received the acclaim she was due. LaVette specializes in reinterpreting other musicians’ songs in her own inimitable style. “Got My Own Hell to Raise” was a cover album of songs all written by other …
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Landmark on Main Street
232 Main St, Port Washington, NY
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Happenings in Port Washington.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Adina Genn
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Monday, February 6
1. The SOUPer Bowl 2012 results are in. Learn more. 2. Thursday is "A Taste Of Port," when local restaurants will donate 10 percent of their proceeds to the Port Washington Education Foundation, which supports programs that enhance learning for all children attending Port Washington Public Schools. Check back with Patch for a list of participating restaurants. 3. See "The Help," the 2011 adaptation from the popular novel by Kathryn Stockett, starring Emma Stone. Port Washington Public Library 1 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 4. There's a move to music class at Port Washington Senior Community Service Center 5. Join the kick-off party for The 2012 Polar Plunge, also called "Freezin' for a Reason," to take place on Saturday, March 3 at 12 p.m. at North …
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Port Washington Public Library
1 Library Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Port Washington Senior Community Service Center
9 Carlton Ave, Port Washington, NY
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Black History Month, a Polar Plunge and Jazzy Night are on the schedule.
Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Town Clerk Leslie Gross, the North Hempstead Town Board have announced the third annual Valentines Day Marriage Vow Renewal ceremony at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington. “We are so happy to be able to celebrate the love the couples married over 50 years have shared during their long lasting marriages,” said Gross, who conceived the event. “Perhaps the most important business of life is to learn how to love!” About 70 couples from across the town who have been married for 50 years or more are expected to recommit themselves to each other at the Feb. 14 ceremony themed “Over the Years, Flying High.” The celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. *** Kaiman, Councilwoman Viviana Russell and the North Hempstead Town …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Dan Brennan works with Roberts in an indy action film.
Port Washington Actor Dan Brennan, usually known for his award-winning comedy movie roles and TV commercials, takes on a new challenge as an action hero, Police Sergeant Tommy Cavanaugh in Fred Carpenter's new independent film "The Night Never Sleeps." Brennan shares the silver screen in several scenes with actor Eric Roberts and his wife Eliza Roberts. In the scenes, Roberts' character is confronted by Brennan's character Cavanaugh, who is trying to track down a cop killer. Roberts joked that the role "scared him," since in his words "I don't play dangerous people." Then he admitted that it was a fun role. Roberts' wife Eliza plays Cavanaugh's wife in the film and says it was fun to work with Dan in her scenes. This gritty style police …
Happenings in the area.
1. Take a morning break with a yoga class at Sands Point Preserve's Hempstead House. The classes are “pay-what-you-wish,” after a $10 entry fee to the preserve. Learn more. 2. The Port SEPTA 2nd Cup of Coffee meets at Sweet Comfort Bakery and Cafe. The group serve the needs of students from ages 3 through adulthood who receive special education services. 9:30 a.m. Learn more. 3. Paul Devlin, editor of the new autobiography "Rifftide: The Life and Opinions of Papa Jo Jones," will read and sign books at Port Washington Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Read about the book. 4. See Gerard Edery – the New York Times called him "a master of Sephardic song – at Reconstructionist Synagogue of The North Shore, 1001 Plandome Road, Plandome. 7:30 p.m. …
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Port Washington Public Library
1 Library Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY
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Sweet Comfort Bakery and Cafe
5 Irma Ave, Port Washington, NY
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Happenings around Port Washington.
1. See Lawrence Summers, live from the 92nd St Y via satellite at Community Synagogue. 8 p.m. Learn more. 2. Help support music and art education by getting involved with HEARTS, a new community organization. Learn more. 3. Port's buzzing about the upcoming SOUPer Bowl, with folks wondering which chef is preparing what in the bid for the 2012 SOUPer Bowl Champ. The big event is Saturday, 12-3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. See you there! 4. See "In the Family," a drama by Patrick Wang, and part of the 2012 Furman Film Series. $15. Clearview Cinemas Great Neck Squire Theater, 115 Middle Neck Road. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for subscribers and 7:15 for ticket holders. Includes Q&A. Learn more. 5. Tell the community about your upcoming…
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The United Methodist Church of Port Washington
35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY
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Community Synagogue
160 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
'Dancing with the Stars' performer proves he can do more than dance.
It was a different crowd than usual at Landmark on Main Street on Friday, Jan. 27. Giggling teen girls (and their moms) in tank tops and sequins comprised a good percentage of the audience. But the giggling swiftly turned to shrieking as Mark Ballas took the stage. Ballas is best known as one of the professional dance partners on the hit TV show, Dancing With the Stars, where he’s scored the coveted mirror ball trophy twice. The son of two professional dancers – Corky and Shirley Ballas – it made sense that the younger Ballas would become a dancer. However, his talents extend beyond dance – Ballas is a trained musician and singer whose debut CD, "HurtLoveBox," was released last year. Some musicians have managed to make the crossover from …
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Landmark on Main Street
232 Main St, Port Washington, NY
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Happenings in Port Washington.
1. HEARTS (Helping Enrich the Arts) is holding a public meeting to review plans for PortFest, a community event taking place this spring that celebrates local artists and musicians in Port Washington. 7-9 p.m. Schreiber High School 2. Port's buzzing about the upcoming SOUPer Bowl, with folks wondering which chef is preparing what in the bid for the 2012 SOUPer Bowl Champ. The big event is Saturday, 12-3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. See you there! 3. What if everyone spent a day rallying around one particular business? Which store would you recommend first? Weigh in. 4. Patch blogger Tom O'Rourke is part of a grassroots effort seeking to minimize aircraft noise. Want to join the cause? Leave a comment on his blog and let him know. …
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The United Methodist Church of Port Washington
35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY
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Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District
329 Main St, Port Washington, NY
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40175
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Schreiber High School
101 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Adina Genn
3:47 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
From the buzz i hear around town, it sounds like it was a great show. more ›