Holiday Highlights: Bright Lights at the Vanderbilt

Candlelight tours, visits with Santa and friends in his workshop, a children’s scavenger hunt, and a holiday laser show are part o the Vanderbilt Museum’s program, Bright Lights: Celebrate the Season. The event will run  from 5-8 pm.  on Nov. 26, Dec.3-18 and Dec.22. Thousands Read More …

Townwide Fund Plans ‘America the Beautiful’ Party

The Townwide Fund of Huntington will celebrate the country’s birthday with a party July 8 at the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Artist Efren Andaluz will create a work of art and auction it off at the event. “While this event is all about fun and Read More …

A Kid’s Life at the Vanderbilt

Experience A Kid’s Life at Eagle’s Nest, a new workshop offered by the Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Department. On Saturday, December 7th from 10am-12pm children will tour the mansion, decorated for the holidays, with an educator and hear stories about the Vanderbilt children and their family. Read More …

Happening in Huntington for the Holidays

Turkey drives, tree lightings, parade, music, food and more are filling the holiday calendar throughout Huntington. There appears to be little to no separation between Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations this year. We’ve compiled a list, which will update every few days, of events or ways Read More …

Vanderbilt Getting New Wastewater Treatment Systems

The Vanderbilt Museum will get two wastewater treatment systems to help reduce the impact of nitrogen flowing into Northport bay, Suffolk County officials announced Wednesday. The Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems replace cesspools at the guardhouse and planetarium at the museum, which draws more than Read More …

Arts Roundup: Portraits of Animals, Leaves of Grass

An art show and a poetry reading are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Camilla d’Errico, Travis Louie, Elements Group Show Where: Haven Gallery When: Ongoing until June 16 About: D’Errico’s “Zodiac” paintings, Louie’s portraits of “Animals That I’ve Known,” and Read More …

Arts Roundup: From Walking with Whitman to Talking with Artists

Poetry and art events are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Walking with Whitman Where: Walt Whitman Birthplace When: Friday, May 3, 7:00 pm About: A reading by prize-winning poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Tony Policano. Cost: Free – $10 For More Read More …

Arts Roundup: From Joel McHale to George Wallace

A famous funnyman, and a notable poet, play a part in the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Joel McHale Where: The Paramount When: Friday, Mar. 22, 8:00 pm About: The comedian from The Community comes to our town. Cost: $29.50 – $59.50 Read More …

Schools on Weeklong Break, Banks, Offices Closed Monday

Government offices will be closed Monday for the federal and state holiday of Washington’s Birthday. Most banks and libraries are also closed Monday, while nearly all schools are closed for a week for winter break. LIRR trains will operate on a holiday schedule, with off-peak 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 …