Entertainment News – LI Press

Extortion Thugs by filmmaker Chuck Morrongiello features strong Long Island ties.

Extortion Thugs: An LI-inspired ode to mobster movies

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Manhasset students at New York State Theatre Educators Association Conference

Community Events

Manhasset students attend statewide theater conference

Long Island Press

Manhasset elementary school students perform at Radio City Music Hall

Manhasset elementary school choirs perform at Radio City Music Hall

Community Events

Stringotopia coming to Great Neck Library

Zhou Yi and Yimin Miao (left to right)

Community Events

Great Neck Library will host Lunar New Year performance

Composer and conductor Soon Hee Newbold visited Locust Valley Middle School/High School for a workshop and concert

Locust Valley musicians learn from accomplished composer Soon Hee Newbold

Farmingdale Village is looking to add an 8,000 square-foot theater with the help of state funding to its downtown.

Business

Farmingdale Village looks to add a 225-seat, 8,000 square-foot theater

By Casey Fahrer

Organizer Will Winchester (L.) performing in front of the Sea Cliff Daily Grind, one of the venues set to host jazz in the upcoming Sea Cliff Jazz Festival.

Art

Sea Cliff to host inaugural jazz fest

By J. Cav Scott

The Nicholas Center and The Art Guild put on its annual show, dedicated to showcasing the talents of individuals with autism.

Living

Nicholas Center hosts art show highlighting works of individuals with autism

By Casey Fahrer

Student Lila Salhuana, from Wantagh in rehearsal for this year's dance festival.

Community Events

Students anticipate Winter Dance Festival

By J. Cav Scott

Manhasset students at All-State Conference

Community Events

Manhasset Schools awarded NYSSMA’s highest music honor

By Michael Campbell

Tony Perry, Magda Fishman, Lisa Fishman and Elmore James on stage at a previous performance of Soul to Soul.

‘Soul to Soul’ brings African-American and Jewish history to life through music

By Autumn Coleman

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Susan Stroman brings Broadway To Huntington

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Items crafted by participants at Shelter Rock Public Library’s Crochet for a Cause program.

Charity

Crocheting for a cause: A weekly labor of love at the Shelter Rock Public Library

Author Mary Putre with a cardboard cutout of her younger self.

Living

Mary Putre hopes to help you get healthy

By J. Cav Scott

Baked Jerk Chicken with Lime and Spices

Ditching an unhealthy diet without saying goodbye to flavor

By Cameryn Oakes

Bill Corbett with two Nor'easter awards from the Alliance for Community Media.

Four Village Studio brings home regional awards

By J. Cav Scott

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Telecaster Master Albert Lee comes to Roslyn

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Hicksville Twins James and Anthony Gaudioso blend film careers with children’s books

By Christy Hinko

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Bill Tinglin to Speak at Temple Beth-El’s Martin Luther King Jr. shabbat

By Long Island Press

Khadin Hazratalie played the xylophone in the Locust Valley Middle School sixth grade concert.

Community Events

Locust Valley student-musicians serenade community with winter concerts

White grape on old wine barrel

Foods to ring in a prosperous new year

By Cameryn Oakes

The Port Washington Public Library hosted a Repair Cafe in conjunction with North Shore Libraries.

Repair Café brings fix-it skills to Port Washington Library

By Larissa Fuentes

Jacob Goetz, a Syosset magician, performs card tricks on stage for audiences

17-year-old magician from Syosset gets his big break in Hollywood

By Autumn Coleman

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