General Manager Named for Northport Hotel

The Northport Hotel, scheduled to open before the end of the year, has announced the hiring of its general manager. Michael Lang, most recently director of Food & Beverage at Danford’s Hotel & Marina and the Waterview at Port Jeff Country Club, will take over Read More …

Northport Trustees Condemn Recent ‘Despicable’ Bias Incidents

Northport Village authorities Monday condemned a recent series of bias incidents that have occurred around the village. On Sunday, a performer in “Smokey Joe’s” at Engeman Theater reported that they were the target of a racial slur, shouted by a white man in a car, Read More …

Engeman Theater Boosts Basketball Court Upgrade

The owners of the John W. Engeman Theater are working with a Northport High School alumni group to fix up the basketball court in the village. Working with the Northport High School 1995 Long Island Champion Boys Basketball Team, Kevin O’Neill and Rich Dolce  have Read More …

‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ Leads Return to Stage at Engeman Theater

Ticket sales resumed Monday at the Engeman Theater, as it announced its first full lineup of shows since the shutdown forced by the Covid-19 epidemic. Shows will begin in September. Co-owner and producing artistic director Richard Dolce said, “After more than a year of darkness, Read More …

Engeman Theater in Northport Set to Reopen July 10

The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport will open its doors to the public on July 10, beginning a series of performances that will last throughout the summer, and marking the first time the venue will host a performance since March of 2020. Tickets are  Read More …

Entertainment Site Owners Welcome Federal Stimulus Help

Local entertainment venue owners Tuesday welcomed the passage of the federal stimulus bill and credited U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi for his role in ensuring that aid to restaurants and live-entertainment was included.  Suozzi, D-Huntington, supported revisions to the Paycheck Protection Program to better support independent Read More …

Engeman Theater Hosting Concert to Support Local Vets

The John W. Engeman Theater will host a special concert performance by the American Bombshells to celebrate and support local veterans and active members of the military. On Monday, June 17 at 8 p.m., the American Bombshells, a modern-day twist on the Andrews Sisters, will Read More …

Arts Round Up: Live Performances This Week

A variety of live performances are open to the public. See what is happening around town: What: Newsies Where: John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street, Northport When: July 19th – September 2nd. About: Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Read More …