John Reid Turns Balloon Twists Into Art

An internationally recognized balloon artist, John Reid, has been practicing balloon twisting for almost 30 years now. Not only is he an innovative craftsman who is ready for any challenge, he is also a talented magician. Reid continues to accomplish much in his field of Read More …

Artists Bringing Their Talents to Sea Glass Festival

The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor is drawing on Long Islanders’ love of beaches for its second sea glass festival this weekend. Many on Long Island go to the beach to collect physically and chemically weathered glass found on beaches along bodies of salt Read More …

Local Film Maker Gets to See a Lifelong Passion Come to Life

Thirty years ago, Michael Ien Cohen walked into the Cinema Arts Center and was greeted by directors and co-founders of the establishment, Vic Skolnick and Charlotte Sky.  Cohen had always wanted to be a film maker. Cohen was ecstatic to meet the directors and co-founders. Read More …

Leukemia Diagnosis as Child Influences Writer to Tell Her Story

Molly Prep is a leukemia survivor who wants to share her story with the world and has written a book called Cancer Angst: A Memoir. Her book follows her experience that started in childhood when she began cancer treatment at age seven, and later in Read More …

Whitman Grad Finds Her Role as Scenic Artist

Before finding a job posting, Lindsy Tortorice didn’t know that a career as a scenic artist was even  possible. A crucial part of many good plays is the sets the actors are acting upon.  Scenic artists are people who take the designs from the set Read More …