The seventh season of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association's signature series, Walking with Whitman: Poetry in Performance, continues with Wendy Barker. Hosted by George Wallace. New for 2017 is a Community Open Mic. The series continues to bring the most intriguing figures in contemporary … [Read more...]
Long Island North Shore Events
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green July 15, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! July 15th– The Queen of Dixie Land … [Read more...]
Whitmanland Exhibit Reception
Whitman Relatives Gather for Closing Reception for Whitmanland Exhibit at Walt Whitman Birthplace. Free & Open to the Public Come and hear family stories. View authentic 1870 Whitman deed and see photos of the ancestral Long Island environs of the Whitman family. Read a letter from Whitman’s … [Read more...]
Spring Break Wetlands Adventures at Ernst Marine Conservation Center
Spring Break Wetlands Adventures at Ernst Marine Conservation Center April 3, 4, 5 10am-12pm Presented by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, children ages 6-9 can explore an 88-acre wetland preserve for its marine life including fish, sponges, and crabs. Guided by … [Read more...]
Treasure That Trash!
See intricate masterpieces of impressive artistry created from recycled or discarded materials, spray paint, glass and more. Featured artists include...Berges Alvarez, Alice Sprintzen, Ted Thirlby, Janene Gentile, Sue Miller, Michael Cole aka "Copper Mike," Nicole Franz, Jerry Riekert, Vernita … [Read more...]
Walking with Whitman featuring Joseph Millar
The Walt Whitman Birthplace will host poet Joseph Millar for a poetry reading. The evening will begin with a musical prelude by Tom Santoriello and Friends at 7:30pm. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow the performances. Refreshments will be served. … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life March 21, 2018 - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” Virtual Travel … [Read more...]
Democratic Vistas – Environmental Democracy
Assemblyman Steve Englebright and Meteorologist Thomas Wysmuller will give a panel discussion on Long Island environmental concerns including climate change and the rising sea level. … [Read more...]
Salut au Monde: Native American Story telling with Joseph Bruchac
Joseph Bruchac will present a 60 minute program on Native Indian storytelling. Sandi Brewster-Walker will speak on her story as a Long Island Native American and feature her book, "The Colored Girl From Long Island." Q&A and book signing to follow. Free and Open to the public. Refreshments will … [Read more...]
Huntington School Art Show at the Walt Whitman Birthplace
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to host the Huntington School Art Show comprised of work from Huntington Elementary School and High School. The art show is free and open to the public. Hours will vary daily, please call to find out the hours for that day. … [Read more...]
A Taste of Stony Brook Village
Over 20 of the shops and restaurants in the Village will participate in this mega event offering food samples, demos, raffles, give-aways, a Chinese auction and even 90s themed music and dancing where the audience can learn the Macarena with Roseland School of Dance! Another … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life September 26, 2018 - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” Workshop- … [Read more...]
Children’s Make a Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatchers were originally made by the children of Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee. To Native Americans, dreams were messages sent by sacred spirits. Learn the legen of how dreamcatchers worked and create your very own! For ages 9 and up. Registration required. … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green July 29, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! July 29th– Left Jab Band … [Read more...]
Summer of Science: Salt Marsh Scientists!
Summer of Science: Salt Marsh Scientists! Presented by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization July 30-August 3 10am-1pm at the Ernst Marine Conservation Center Aspire to be an expert of the Salt Marsh! Guided by local marine scientists, participants will … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life August 22, 2018 - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” Master Class- … [Read more...]
I Love My Park Day at the Walt Whitman Birthplace
Join us as we improve and enhance the Walt Whitman Birthplace. Projects will include: raking, cleaning flower beds, pruning, power washing, painting/staining, and planting. Refreshments and snacks will be provided for all volunteers! To register please go to: … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Presents Super Poem Sunday
Super Poem Sunday is a poetry-slam competition featuring all styles and all forms. Participants have a 3 minute reading limit. This year it will be hosted by The Bards Initiative, with the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site. There will be books, raffle prizes, and 50/50 raffles for sale. … [Read more...]
Walking with Whitman
Walt Whitman Birthplace hosts poet Jesús Papoleto Meléndez for a poetry reading. Evening will begin with a musical prelude at 7:30. Book Signing and Audience Q&A to follow the reading. … [Read more...]
Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum of Art
Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum of Art, the most prestigious juried competition for high school art students from Suffolk and Nassau counties, features extraordinary works of art in a professionally mounted exhibit in the Museum galleries. Visitors are treated to … [Read more...]
Masters Class … Let’s Talk Life
Jeff Norwood, Musicologist, Owner of Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions LIFE AFTER BEETHOVEN Take a musical journey! Discover the great masterpieces and listen to them in new and innovative ways. Mr. Norwood brings with him a lifetime of real world experience and has made significant … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents the 2016 Champion of Literacy
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is proud to present internationally acclaimed and award-winning poet Dana Gioia as the 2016 Champion of Literacy. Champions of Literacy are people who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting literacy. The event will also include the Poetry Out Loud … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows
Your child will love listening to picture books brought to life by none other than the author of the book! Following the story, you and your child can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows! Each reading starts at 10:30 AM, the schedule is as followed: Tuesday, February 20: Arline … [Read more...]
LIVE A VIBRANT LIFE DISCOVER THE THIRD AGE
Live a Vibrant Life July 25, 2018 - November 28, 2018 1 PM - 2:30 PM Educational and Cultural Center 631-689-5888 Enjoy groundbreaking programming focused on the vibrancy, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 50 plus segment of the population- “The Third Age.” Workshop- Cyber … [Read more...]
Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is having a weekend celebration for Walt Whitman’s 198th birthday and his legacy. The event will start on Saturday, June 3rd at 12:30PM with Marilyn Hacker, 2017 Poet-In-Residence. Hacker will give a poetry workshop, followed by a poetry reading. The following … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green August 5, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! August 5th– Sound Chaser Band … [Read more...]
In Harm’s Way: Past, Present & Future
Five years after Super Storm Sandy, the region’s most recent battle with nature, this all-day symposium explores storm preparation, recovery and moving forward. Local residents, folklorists, historians, planners, and architects and will share stories and memories of Superstorms Sandy, Irene and Lee, … [Read more...]
Holiday Celebration Exhibition Preview
It's the next best thing to our Holiday Celebration Gala! Get a sneak preview of the beautiful artwork and gift items featured in our Holiday Celebration Gala & Silent Auction. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, raffle prizes, and entertainment, and meet our Holiday Celebration honorees, Linda … [Read more...]
2018 Chinese New Year Celebration
Celebrate the New Year with festivities including: Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu-Lion Dance & Kung Fu Demonstration Manhattan Taiko- Taiko Drumming Long Island Chinese Dance Group- Chinese Dancing and Singing A children’s craft activity Advanced Registration … [Read more...]
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green July 15, 2018 - August 19, 2018 7 PM - 9 PM Stony Brook Village Center Green 631-451-2244 The 37th Annual Summer Sunday Concert Schedule 2018 Join us for LIVE music every Sunday from July 8th-August 19th Free Admission! July 15th– The Queen of Dixie Land … [Read more...]
