Community Corner

Nov 19: The Three C's – Curtains, Chopin and Civil War Tunes

Doings around Port Washington.

Friday means music, lots of music, along with avoiding "Frankenfoods."

1. It's parent-teacher conference day in the district's elementary schools, which means a day off for the kids.

2. Catch the last in a series of three concerts showcasing the works of Chopin and his contemporaries. This performance is at the , from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Get the details

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3. It's "Curtains" – again – at. The musical comedy hits the stage Friday at 7:30 p.m. Note: this year, there is no Sunday performance, but the you can also see the show Saturday for a matinee or in the evening. Learn more. 

4. Is the food you put on your table genetically modified? Gary Feldman, graduate of the American Nutrition Consultants Association, School of Nutritional Science, aims to enlighten you. He'll be at the at 12:10 p.m.

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5. Also at the library: live music, when pianist Jacqueline Schwab presents "Music in Mark Twain's America." The evening includes vintage American music from Stephen Foster and Civil War tunes, Victorian ballroom dances, Scots and Irish traditional tunes, hymns, spirituals and ragtime. Schwab's music has been featured in various Ken Burns' documentaries. 7:30 p.m.


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