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Message from the New Executive Director of the Huntington Arts Council

March 15, 2015 8:56 am Comments Off

Hello Members of the Huntington Arts Council, the arts, our business partners and surrounding community.
As I begin my first weeks as the new Executive Director, I would like you to know that I am delighted to be here and excited to bring my skills and enthusiasm to the Huntington Arts Council. I look forward to […]

St. Patrick’s Parade 2015 – Slideshow

March 11, 2015 9:01 am Comments Off

The 81st Annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on Sunday, March 8, 2015. The parade is organized and hosted each year by the Huntington Hibernians. This year’s Grand Marshal was Father Stephen Donnelly (In photo above) of St. Patrick’s Church in Huntington. Thousands of people lined the streets to view the many Huntington […]

The Paramount To Construct Radio Studio Inside Huntington Storefront

March 7, 2015 7:54 am Comments Off

Press Release
The Paramount in Huntington – the 12th highest attended club / venue worldwide – is proud to announce a new marketing partnership with Connoisseur Media Long Island, for the purpose of constructing a new radio studio in downtown Huntington. Currently being built in the storefront on 370 New York Avenue, the studio space will allow the […]

The Art of Getting Unstuck

March 6, 2015 5:12 am Comments Off

When
March 12, 2015/7pm – 9pm
$20 pre-registered non-members/$15 members
* No Walk-In’s accepted!
Where
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main Street Huntington Village NY 11743
Why
Artist and teacher Barbara Diane Barry guides you through the process of overcoming blocks and expressing yourself freely. Through a series of exercises that emphasize improvisation and risk-taking, you will learn how to quiet your inner critic and […]

Artist Exhibit: Annie Shaver-Crandell, Views of Town and Country

February 26, 2015 6:28 am Comments Off

Huntington Public Library / Main Art Gallery, Add338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-427-5165
March 1-April 26, 2015; Artist Reception: Saturday, March 7; 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am – 9 pm; Sat 10 am – 6 pm; Sun 1 pm – 6 pm

Ms Shaver-Crandell is known for her exciting and varied palettes. The artist’s color sense […]

NOMINATE THE HERO IN YOUR LIFE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN !

February 24, 2015 9:18 am Comments Off

WHALING MUSEUM CELEBRATES NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY
In honor of National Superhero Day, The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is celebrating with its own National Superhero Day Celebration. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor from 11am – 3pm. $10/child; $6/adults; $4/face painting. […]

Zero Tonight – Heating Tip

February 19, 2015 5:43 pm Comments Off

It’s expected to be bitter cold tonight – it’s advisable to increase your thermostat to 70 degrees to prevent pipes from freezing. In addition turn faucets on a little overnight to keep water flowing.
Also protect your pipes on outside walls for example in a kitchen it helps to open cabinet doors to let the warm air […]

Dr. Errol Toulon Jr. to Keynote Huntington’s 28th Annual Black History Month Celebration

February 18, 2015 11:42 am 1 Comment

Longtime criminal justice professional will highlight February 26 event
Dr. Errol Toulon Jr., deputy commissioner for operations of the New York City Department of Correction and a former assistant deputy Suffolk County executive for public safety, will deliver the keynote address at the Town of Huntington’s 28th Annual Black History Month Celebration February 26.
Dr. Toulon […]

Martina Lopez, Modern Alchemy Exhibiting Artist

February 18, 2015 11:37 am Comments Off

GALLERY TALK at The Heckscher Museum of Art
A Conversation with the Past
Martina Lopez, Modern Alchemy Exhibiting Artist
Friday, February 27
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Members Free, Non-Members $7
Explore the life, work, and creative process of accomplished artist Martina Lopez, whose photograph Heirs Come to Pass 3 is on view in the Museum’s Modern Alchemy: Experiments in Photography […]

Variations in Abstraction ; Sue Bird, Denise Kasof & Lili Maglione

February 17, 2015 2:13 pm Comments Off

The Alfred Van Loen Gallery is pleased to present Sue Bird, Denise Kasof and Lili Maglione abstract expressionist artists. The exhibit will be on view from March 7 to April 1st 2015 with an artist‘s reception Saturday March 7 between 2-4pm. The authenticity of the work of the abstract expressionists resides in its directness and […]