Whitman Birthplace Names Poet in Residence

The Walt Whitman Birthplace has named Linda Gregerson poet in residence for 2024. Gregerson, whose first work, Fire in the Conservatory, was published in 1982,  is the Caroline Walker Bynum Distinguished University Professor of English and Creative Writing  at the University of Michigan. She was Read More …

Museums Invite Muggles and Wizards to Potter Birthday Celebration

Muggles and wizards are invited to help celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on July 31 at three Huntington museums. July 24-30 The Walt Whitman Birthplace will kick off the celebration, with a search for Quidditch brooms,  the Mirror of Erised, a chance to earn Walt Whit’s Read More …

Garden and Art Tours, Poetry and Benefit Concert This Weekend

It could be a busy but damp weekend around Huntington. For the rain-averse, there are  indoor options. Walt Whitman High School is hosting the 27th annual Mercy Benefit Concert on Friday, featuring the musical skills of students, staff and faculty,  to support the organization Community Read More …

Whitman Association Seeking Poet Nominations

The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is seeking nominations for its 2021 Long Island Poet of the Year award. The award is given each year to a Long Island poet recognized regionally for the excellence of their work and who is active in supporting and promoting Read More …

Whitman Birthplace Offering Poetry in Place of Pigskin

The Walt Whitman Birthplace will give you a chance to leave the grass behind, by hosting a Super Poem Sunday on Feb. 2. Scheduled for 1-4:30 p.m., the poetry-slam competition will include all styles and forms, with a three-minute reading limit. Readers perform live; three 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 …

Arts RoundUp: A Bronx Tale, Horror Talk and Art Walk

 Meet Whitman scholar Zachary Turpin at The Walt Whitman Birthplace, see Actor Chazz  Palminteri perform “A Bronx Tale” at The Paramount, and experience art through a self guided tour in Huntington Village – See more below. What: ABC of Glaze Ceramics Workshop with Nancy Robbins Read More …

Celebrate Whitman’s 200th Birthday, and His Poetry, at Birthplace

Walt Whitman may have been born 200 years ago, for which there will be a celebration this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, but his legacy, and poetry in general, are alive and well in the area. Just ask WWBA’s Executive Director 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: 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 …

Teen Poets to Be Recognized

The Huntington Town Board will recognize teen poets from the community selected to participate in the Town’s Poetry for the Hart Initiative. The winning teen poets will receive certificates in an award ceremony with the members of the Huntington Town Board. Immediately following conclusion of Read More …

Arts Roundup: From First Friday to We Three

Live music — Latin American and via America’s Got Talent — is a highlight of the happenings this week in the Huntington area. What: First Friday Series: “Viva Americas!” Latin American Flute and Guitar  Where: Heckscher Museum of Art When: Friday, Mar. 1, 5:00 – Read More …