Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance, known regionally, nationally and internationally as champions on the competitive circuit. The award-winning dancers will also interact with the children- answering … [Read more...]
Long Island North Shore Events
Summer Concerts on the Green
Summer Concerts on the Green 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 19th– Tom Manuel & The Jazz Loft Big Band … [Read more...]
A Call for the Arts: Syosset High School Art Show at the Walt Whitman Birthplace
A Call for the Arts, hosted by the Syosset High School Mural Club and the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, is a multi-faceted event showcasing the artistic, musical, and literary talent found in Syosset High School. The event gives the artists of Syosset High School an opportunity to get their … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Walt Whitman Birthplace Presents Walking with Whitman Featuring Wendy Barker
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...]
Tepee Ted
Connect your children with fun filled days of learning how Native children, of long ago, learned the skills and knowledge necessary to live comfortable lives in the wilderness. Taking place inside Stony Brook Village Center’s Educational and Cultural Center, students will be introduced to the bows … [Read more...]
Salut Au Monde Series, Part 3: Native American Storytelling with Joseph Bruchac
WWBA continues its 2017 Program Series, Salut au Monde. This title is taken from one of Whitman’s poems and we aim to bring the world to the Whitman stage with this Series. Joseph Bruchac will present a 60 minute program on Native American Storytelling. Sandi Brewster-Walker will speak on her story … [Read more...]
Democratic Vistas – Voices of Democracy
Walt Whitman Scholars Ed Folsom, PhD, and David S. Reynolds, PhD, will give speeches on the role of reading in the creation of a Democracy, and Whitman’s prescriptions for a healthy Democracy, respectfully. Both scholars have recently been quoted on the NY Times front page. For one day only, the … [Read more...]
Summer of Science: Salt Marsh Detectives!
Summer of Science: Salt Marsh Detectives! Presented by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization August 13-August 17 10am-1pm at the Ernst Marine Conservation Center Our participants explore the shoreline and the scientist’s lab looking for clues to nature’s mysteries. … [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...]
Children’s Program: Irish Dancers
Children’s Program: Irish Dancers Sunday, March 6, 2016 Dancers Start Promptly at 1:00 P. M. $9.00/child, Chaperones FREE Click here to register ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Children of all ages will enjoy a performance … [Read more...]
Walk For Beauty
Walk For Beauty October 21, 2018 7:30 AM - Stony Brook Village Center 631-751-2244 Come join us for the 25th anniversary of the Walk for Beauty: Sunday, October 21! Registration begins at 7:30 AM. 4k/6k Walk begins at 8:45 AM Pre-registration – $25 Day of- $35 10k Run begins at 8:30 … [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
July 8, 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 8th– NY’s Most Dangerous Big Band … [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...]
Bilingual Poetry Reading
Luis Alberto Ambroggio will give a bilingual poetry reading from his book “Todos somos Whitman / We Are All Whitman”. Vijay Seshadri, who won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize, will also give a poetry reading. The event is free and open to the public. Q&A and Book Signing will follow the readings. … [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...]
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...]
Path Through History at the Walt Whitman Birthplace
Celebrate local history at the Walt Whitman Birthplace! The weekend will include Whitman-era music, historical games, and children’s stories and activity books. Regular admission rates apply. Admission includes a guided tour of the Interpretive Center and Birthplace. For more information please … [Read more...]
The 4th Annual Holistic Nutrition Seminar: Optimizing Your Nutrition
The 4th Annual Holistic Nutrition Seminar: Optimizing Your Nutrition Saturday, April 28, 2018 11:00am-3:00pm The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational and Cultural Center 111 Main St. Stony Brook, NY 11790 Featuring Yu-Shiaw Chen, Ph.D.—author, biochemist, and … [Read more...]
Salut Au Monde Series, Part 3: Native Indian Storytelling with Joseph Bruchac
WWBA continues its 2017 Program Series, Salut au Monde. This title is taken from one of Whitman’s poems and we aim to bring the world to the Whitman stage with this Series. Joseph Bruchac will present a 60 minute program on Native Indian Storytelling. Sandi Brewster-Walker will speak on her story as … [Read more...]
HeartBeet Farm Stand
HeartBeet Farm Stand Stony Brook Center 111 Main Street Stony Brook , NY 11790 631-751-2244 Come See Us At Stony Brook Village! Saturdays, May 26 thru June 16 10am-Noon Saturdays, June 23 thru October 13 10am-2pm HeartBeet Farms produces fresh, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
HeartBeet Farm Stand
HeartBeet Farm Stand Stony Brook Center 111 Main Street Stony Brook , NY 11790 631-751-2244 Come See Us At Stony Brook Village! Saturdays, May 26 thru June 16 10am-Noon Saturdays, June 23 thru October 13 10am-2pm HeartBeet Farms produces fresh, … [Read more...]
