Programs, Safety Tips for April 8 Eclipse

Long Island won’t be squarely in the path of the rare total solar eclipse on April 8 but we’ll still see some effects. In New York, the eclipse will be best seen in the western part of the state. Meanwhile, libraries and other institutions are Read More …

Taylor Swift’s Music Coming to Huntington

The music of superstar Taylor Swift will soon come to Huntington even though the singer won’t be here. The Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium will debut its newest show, Laser Taylor Swift, on Saturday.  Not surprisingly, given the success of the singer’s Eras tour, the six laser Read More …

Planetarium Renamed for Philanthropists

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Planetarium now bears the name of philanthropists Charles and Helen Reichert. The Fort Salonga couple  pledged in 2013 to support the mission and programs at the site through a 20-year donation worth approximately $1.7 million.  Their gift marks the largest 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: Art, Film, Music

Take your pick of happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: Art Exhibit and Reception Where: b.j. spoke gallery  When: Exhibit ongoing till Sunday, Nov. 18; reception Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm About: Enjoy paintings by J. Lefsky and photography by Read More …

Arts Roundup: From Haunted Skies to Piano Kings

A planetarium production and stars of classical and jazz collide in this week’s happenings around town. Plus, a documentary that hits home. What: Haunted Skies Where: Vanderbilt Planetarium When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 12 – Oct. 26, 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm About: Ages 8 Read More …