Students Invited to Join Playwriting Competition

Students at high schools in the Township of Huntington are invited to submit  plays that they’ve written for the Young Playwrights Festival to be held at the Engeman Theater. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 23. The competition is sponsored by the Northport Arts Coalition Read More …

Arts Roundup: Bargain Art, Music, and Movie Events

You don’t need to be rich to be culturally enriched at happenings this weekend and beyond in the Huntington area. What: Perspective Exhibition Fundraiser for Young Artists with Autism and Development Disabilities Where: Art League of Long Island When: Exhibit ongoing until Saturday, June 15; Read More …

Arts Roundup: June Is LGBT Pride Month

At three of these events this week in the Huntington area, you can celebrate, and commemorate, all things lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. What: MOSAIC Artist Reception and Garden Cocktail Party Where: Cinema Arts Centre When: Saturday, June 1, 1:00 pm About: An afternoon of Read More …

Arts Roundup: From Main Street to Beach Boys

Concerts featuring up-and-coming, as well as legendary, bands are among the events this week in the Huntington area. What: Happenings On Main Street Where: Northport Village Park Patio When: Friday, May 24, 7:00 pm About: Northport Arts Coalition kicks off this outdoor series with the Read More …

Arts Roundup: From the Critique Group to a ‘Crazy’ Good Comedienne

Contemporary art — and stand-up comedy — shows are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Conversations in Art Where: Art League of Long Island When: Ongoing until Sunday, May 19 About: An exhibit featuring work by members of the Critique Group Read More …

Arts Roundup: Happy National Poetry Month

Poetry events at three different venues are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Poets In Port: Robert Savino Where: Caffe Portofino When: Friday, April 26, 7:30 pm About: Northport Arts Coalition hosts; Savino, former Suffolk County Poet Laureate, reads. Cost: Free Read More …

Arts Roundup: From an Open House to an Open Mic

Visual and performing artists will present their work, and you can show off yours, at happenings this week in our area. What: Bright Colors, Bold Strokes: Creations of Lowbrow Art Where: Huntington Arts Council When: Exhibit Friday, March 29 – Saturday, May 4; reception Friday, March Read More …

Arts Roundup: From the Music of India to a Documentary of New York

Concerts and movie events are among the goings-on this week in the Town of Huntington. What: Northport Arts Coalition Presents Starlight Coffeehouse Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church When: Friday, Mar. 8, 7:30 pm About: Acoustic folk from England’s The Black Feathers. Cost: $15 advance; Read More …

Arts Roundup: From Billy Lamont to Bing Crosby

A reading given by a poet you should know, and a film and discussion about an entertainer you probably already do, are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Poets In Port: Billy Lamont Where: Caffe Portofino When: Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 pm Read More …

Arts Roundup: Choose Your Culture

Will it be an art lecture or a guitar concert or poetry reading on Friday night? How about a drawing event or classical music performance on Sunday afternoon? All are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area.   What: Gallery Talk: Frida and Read More …

Arts Roundup: From Poetry to Rock and Roll

A poetry reading and a music history lesson are among the happenings this week and beyond in the Huntington area.   What: Poets In Port: Rita Monte Where: Caffe Portofino When: Friday, Dec. 28, 7:30 pm About: Northport Arts Coalition presents this event every last Read More …

Arts Roundup: From an Avant-Jazz Poet to a Klezmer Trio

And, in between, a play, a lecture, and art, this week and beyond in the Huntington area. What: Walking with Whitman: Steve Dalachinsky Where: Walt Whitman Birthplace When: Friday, Dec. 7, 6:00 pm (Doors open 5:30 pm) About: There is an open mic at 6:00 Read More …