The Teeny Awards Gala, presented by the Islip Arts Council, is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of high school theater students within the Town of Islip. The gala, modeled after …

As Gateway artistic director Paul Allan says, “We’re the anchor of the village.” Anchors provide support. But that’s what this iconic 76-year-old theater, offering …

By Gary Haber The 1970s was the decade when female performers like Carole King, Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt topped the charts and were a constant presence on the radio. Fans will be able …

They call her VB.   As in don’t mess with VB.   Also, buckle up.   VB is about to help us soar! VB is Kerri Van Boxel.   Mrs. Van Boxel has admirably continued the …

When “The Bone Season” was originally released back in 2013, its author, Samantha Shannon, was only 21 years old and still a student at the University of Oxford. Today, Shannon is a …

On Friday, May 2, the CM Performing Arts Center had their opening night performance of the beloved classic musical, “Grease.” Typically opening night is held on a Saturday, but the …

Few high school softball teams on Long Island can match the success Bayport-Blue Point has garnered dating back to 2023 when it captured Suffolk and Long Island Class A championships. The …

Sunrise Drive Elementary School SDMT and PTA will be partnering to host a First Responder parade and reception on Monday, May 19 from 9 to 11:15 a.m. in support of all first responders. In …

More than 150 Connetquot High School music students recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the Festivals of Music. The hardworking students from band, choir, kickline and color guard …

Save the Great South Bay held its annual Oyster Shindig on May 2 at Coastal Kitchen on Main Street in Bay Shore. Those in attendance got to support a local nonprofit while enjoying fresh local …

In honor of Earth Day, the Islip Arts Council hosted the opening reception for its environmental-themed art exhibition, “Artists for the Earth.” From 6 to 8 p.m., visitors were invited to …

The tales of seafarers have fascinated and defined Long Islanders for years, marking a tradition of hard work and innovation. On Wednesday, April 16, Bob Doxsee Jr. visited Connetquot Public Library …

If you’re looking for an evening out while supporting a cause, Save the Great South Bay is hosting its annual Oyster Shindig on May 2. Coastal Kitchen, located on Bay Shore’s Main Street, …

The veteran actor dishes about a near 50-year brush with celebrity at the Patchogue Theatre on May 18 By Gary Haber Richard Kind isn’t famous. He’s more famous …

Over 500 people were on-site at Corey Beach/Bodhi’s Beach Shack on Saturday, Apil 19, for the Blue Point Elementary School PTA’s Hoppy Easter Celebration. Over 200 bunny photos were …

This Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. (with a rain date of May 4), the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library will be hosting the Bayminster Dog Parade & Artisan Fair, that will include a dog parade …

Fourteen-year-old New Zealand native and acclaimed cellist Oliver Mar relocated to Long Island in 2022 after being accepted into the Juilliard Pre-College Program. Mar began playing the cello at …

This past Saturday, people brought their four-legged family members to the Islip Animal Shelter to enjoy the sunshine. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., they were invited to participate in the egg hunt, enjoy …

On Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts will be hosting a juried invitational high school exhibition with an awards ceremony on April …

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be Sunday, May 3. This year’s Springfest will have a …