TOWN OF OYSTER BAY JOSEPH SALADINO, TOWN SUPERVISOR 2017-2018 Distinguished Artists Concert Series Co-Sponsoring Libraries Bethpage Farmingdale Hicksville Locust Valley Jericho Syosset Plainview-Old Bethpage
Message from Joseph Saladino Town Supervisor Dear Neighbor, The Town of Oyster Bay 2017-2018 Distinguished Artists Concert series will, once again, offer a diverse season of musical and dance programs, which will kick off in October. Whether your taste runs from opera to pop, from jazz to classical, there is something for everyone. The concert season begins on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Jericho Public Library with Cross Island, an eclectic program for cello and piano. The concert series continues through Saturday, May 19, 2018 culminating with a performance from Naomi Zeitlin s Cabaret. This season s lineup also includes Vito Lombardo - Italian-American Vocalist, Conga s homage to the music of Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine, Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island, The Feinberg Brothers - an authentic Bluegrass Band from Long Island, Glenn Crytzer s All Stars performing vintage jazz and Vinny St. Marten and The Seeing Eye Dog Band, just to name a few. Together, with my fellow Town Board members, we are proud to provide residents with the very finest cultural and performing arts entertainment, all free of charge and held at conveniently located local libraries. Please take a few moments to glance through the brochure and begin planning your entertainment schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the concerts. Sincerely, JOSEPH SALADINO Town Supervisor Page 2
Cross Island Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM Jericho Public Library Eclectic Program for Cello & Piano All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790. Gathering Time Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM Locust Valley Library Award-winning Folk ensemble Guthrie Brothers Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM Hicksville Public Library Tribute to the Music of the Everly Brothers Boston Burglars Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM Bethpage Public Library Irish and American Popular Music Page 3
Vito Lombardo Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:30 PM Syosset Public Library Italian-American Vocalist Simply Diamond Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM Syosset Public Library A Tribute to Neil Diamond All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Syosset Public Library for more information: 516-921-7161. The Vic Vincent Band Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM Jericho Public Library Tribute to the Great Artists of Rock and Roll, Doo-Wop & Pop from the 1950s on... All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790. Marlene VerPlanck Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM Bethpage Public Library Classic Songs from the American Songbook Page 4
Conga Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2:30 PM Farmingdale Public Library Tribute to the music of Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine Masterwork Conversations Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM Locust Valley Library Four-Hand Piano Duo John Ciotta Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM Syosset Public Library A Tribute to the Great Entertainers - Sinatra, Martin, Darin, Diamond, Buble & More... Karkowska Sisters Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM Locust Valley Library Violin & Piano Duo Page 5
JayCee Driesen Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2:30 PM Farmingdale Public Library Tribute to the Divas - Barbra, Bette, Adele, Cher, Judy & more! Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM Bethpage Public Library The World According to Gilbert & Sullivan The Ronny Whyte Trio Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library A Premiere Interpreter of Classic American Popular Song & An Outstanding Jazz Pianist Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3:00 PM Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library Rockabilly, Twang & Johnny Cash Style Country Music Page 6
Neal Stuart & The Empire State Band Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM Farmingdale Public Library Tribute to the Music of Johnny Maestro & others from the 50s & 60s The Feinberg Brothers Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM Locust Valley Library Authentic Bluegrass Band from Long Island Kate Beckman Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM Hicksville Public Library Combining the best of the Musical Theatre, Concert and Cabaret venues Dean Karahalis and the New York Brass Choir Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8:00 PM Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library Page 7
Mambo Loco Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM Jericho Public Library Old-School Latin & Latin Jazz All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790. Glenn Crytzer s All Stars Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 2:30 PM Farmingdale Public Library Vintage Jazz Vinny St. Marten and The Seeing Eye Dog Band Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM Jericho Public Library A Tribute to the Music of Ray Charles All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790. Cold Spring Harbor Band Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM Hicksville Public Library A Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel Page 8
Greater Nassau Chorus Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8:00 PM Plainview Old-Bethpage Public Library Sweet Adelines International Barbershop Harmony Organization Four-Hand Band Alexander Wu & Sasha Papernick Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM Bethpage Public Library Four-Hand Piano Patti Dunham & Gary Haberman Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM Hicksville Public Library Dimples - A retrospective of the Music of Shirley Temple Naomi Zeitlin Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 7:30 PM Syosset Public Library Cabaret Show Page 9
Directions to Participating Libraries For inclement weather concerns, please call the library directly or call the Town of Oyster Bay s Cultural and Performing Arts Division at 516-797-7900 for further details. Bethpage 931-3907 47 Powell Avenue Bethpage, NY 11714 Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 8, Powell Avenue. Turn right (west) onto Powell Avenue. Library is ahead on the left. Farmingdale 249-9090 116 Merritts Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 7E, Rte. 24 (Hempstead Tpke.) Go east on Hempstead Turnpike to Merritts Road. Turn right on Merritts Road. Library is 1 ½ blocks ahead on the right. Hicksville 931-1417 169 Jerusalem Avenue Hicksville, NY 11801 From North: LIE to exit 41S. Go south on Broadway (Rte.107). Turn right on Old Country Road. Turn left at Jerusalem Avenue. Library is on the left. From South: Broadway (Rte. 107) North. Turn left on Old Country Road. Proceed as above. Locust Valley 671-1837 170 Buckram Road Locust Valley, NY 11560 LIE to exit 41N Rte. 106/107. Drive north and bear left onto Rte. 107. Cross over Northern Boulevard. Turn right onto Hegemans Lane, go to end. Turn right on Chicken Valley Road. Turn left onto Piping Rock Road. Bear right at the fork, which turns into Buckram Road. Library is on the right, next to the Locust Valley Fire House. Plainview-Old Bethpage 938-0077 999 Old Country Road Plainview, NY 11803 Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 10, Old Country Road. Travel east. Library is on the right. Syosset 921-7161 225 South Oyster Bay Road Syosset, NY 11791 LIE to Exit 43, North on South Oyster Bay Road. Library is on the right. Jericho 935-6790 1 Merry Lane Jericho, NY 11753 From the Long Island Expressway, take Exit 41N (Rte.106/107). Proceed north 1/4 mile to Rte. 25 (Jericho Turnpike). Turn right on Jericho Turnpike 1 block to Merry Lane. Turn right on Merry Lane, and proceed 100 feet to the library on the left side of the street. Page 10
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY UPCOMING EVENTS For more information please contact the Town of Oyster Bay s Cultural and Performing Arts Division at 516-797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com for further details. 34 th Annual HolidayConcert December 4, 5 & 6 at 7:30 PM Matinee Performance December 6 at 2:00 PM at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post If you are not already on our mailing list, Town of Oyster Bay residents may request a Holiday Concert lottery card by calling 516-797-7925. All lottery cards must be completed and received by the Town no later than 4:45 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017. Rain or Shine ANNUAL FAMILY FALL & HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Unqua Road, Massapequa 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. FREE!! Bouncies Games Hay Maze Refreshments Photo Opportunities U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (while supplies last) Sponsored by Steel Equities & Gold Coast Studios Decorate a Pumpkin And much more!! Children s Magical Music & More FREE!! Coming Soon! The 2018 Children s Magical Music and More Library Concert Series. January May 2018. Look for our upcoming children s performance schedule, available at your local library.
Joseph Saladino Town Supervisor Town Board Joseph D. Muscarella Anthony D. Macagnone Rebecca M. Alesia Michele M. Johnson Louis B. Imbroto Thomas P. Hand Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & YOUTH SERVICES Maureen A. Fitzgerald, Commissioner Patricia A. Beckerle, Deputy Commissioner 977 Hicksville Road Massapequa, New York 11758 516-797-7925 www.oysterbaytown.com TOBCYS