Eglevesky Ballet Nutcracker to Open at Tilles Center
Saturday, December 19
Williston Park Village Board To Meet
Monday, December 21
Herricks School Board To Hold Meeting at Herricks High
Thursday, January 21
Friday, December 18
Long Island Choral Society Presents Handel’s Messiah!
At 8 p.m. in Garden City’s Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Long Island Choral Society will continue its 81st Season with a concert featuring a performance of the Advent and Christmas portions of George Frederick Handel’s great oratorio, Messiah. This event will continue the Society’s unbroken series of yearly “Messiah” performances begun in 1929. The concert will also include selections from Benjamin Britten’s popular work A Ceremony of Carols. Beginning the concert will be a solo performance by our Artist-in Residence, Karen Hansen-Gellert on the Double Bass. The featured soloists are soprano Michèle Eaton, Mezzo-soprano Hai-Ting Chinn, Tenor Douglas Perry and baritone David McFerrin. Messiah has become the most familiar of Handel’s many compositions and annually draws an overflow audience to the Cathedral. To be sure of seating, some people arrive as much as an hour before the performance begins. Proud of its unique existence as the oldest continuously performing musical group on Long Island with a reputation for singing the finest works of choral music in performances of the highest caliber, The Long Island Choral Society was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maurice Garabrant, organist of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. In 1979, Meredith Elaine Baker became the fourth conductor of this all-volunteer choir of more than 60 singers, both amateur and professional, who come from more than 40 communities in the metropolitan area. Individual advance sale concert tickets as well as season ticket subscriptions are available through their website, www.lics.org, or by calling 594-2926. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the performance.
Saturday, December 19
Eglevesky Ballet Nutcracker to Open at Tilles Center
The Eglevesky Ballet, based in New Hyde Park, will open its four performances of the Nutcracker at the Tilles Center. Today at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Choreographed by the company’s artistic director Ali Pourfarrokh, the production is danced by the traditional Tchaikovsky score. The company is augmented by a cast of 66 of Long Island’s most talented young dance students selected through competitive auditions. Tickets for The Eglevesky Ballet’s 2009 production of Nutcracker, Saturday, December 19 through Monday, Dec. 21 at Tilles Center, are $60, $50 and $35 (seniors: $57, $47, $32). Group discounts are available; call 299-3100.
Christmas In Heaven
Christmas with the Glenn Mohr Chorale and Friends, a Christmas Musical from a Heavenly Perspective. Don’t miss this joyous family event. 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road., Westbury (334-0800). Tickets ($30) can be purchased online at http//www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415503, at the box office, or by calling 1-877-598-8694. For group sales of at least 10 tickets call Eilish Fusto 488-0600. Chorale members are from Floral Park, Bayville, Syosset, New Hyde Park, and Mineola.
Holiday Short Film Festival
On December 19 and December 20 at 1:30 p.m. come celebrate the holidays with a “short film” festival at the LICM Theater. Together with our friends from the Brooklyn International Film Festival – KidsFilmFest, we are viewing a special collection of films celebrating the holidays and winter. It’s the perfect way for the whole family to relax and enjoy time together during the frantic holiday season. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $2 with museum admission ($1 LICM Members), $4 theater only.
Monday, December 21
Williston Park Village Board To Meet
The Williston Park Village Board will meet at 8 p.m. at Williston Park Village Hall, 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park.
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
The entire staff of The Illustrated News takes this opportunity to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas.
Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve
The entire staff of The Illustrated News takes this opportunity to wish all our readers a very happy and safe New Year’s Eve and good health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Dance At Irish Society
There will be a New Year’s Eve dance at the Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola to start at 7:30 p.m. Donation is $80 per person. Reservations a must. Featured will be Bill Keenan’s Prime Time Showband.
Monday, January 4
New Hyde Park/ Garden City Park To Hold Budget Workshop
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park school district will hold a budget workshop for community input, followed by a board of education meeting at 8 p.m. at the Garden City Park School, 51 Central Avenue, Garden City Park.
Thursday, January 7
Herricks Board of Education To Meet
The Herricks Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Friday, January 15
AARP No. 3983 to Meet
The AARP No. 3983 will hold its next meeting at Clinton G. Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park at 1 p.m. The guest speaker is Jerry Digeronomo from Sperry’s.
Saturday, January 16
Elk/Doe Club Night At The Races
The Elk/Doe Club of New Hyde Park Night at The Races to begin at 6:30 p.m. $15 admission includes: Loin of pork dinner, hot dogs, beer, wine and soda. There will also be available a cash bar. Plus, many more surprises. Eight races will be shown and there will be a Trivia contest for lottery ticket prizes. Call Tom Capece for reservations at 352-6620.
Tuesday, January 19
Cellini Lodge to Hold Annual Pasta Night
The New Hyde Park Cellini Lodge No. 2206 will hold its annual Pasta Night at Pompei Restaurant, 401 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead to begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person to include pasta meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee. Plus, entertainment will be provided. For reservations and further information, please contact Ross Schifano at 873-8485.
Thursday, January 21
Herricks School Board To Hold Meeting at Herricks High
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Herricks High School. At 7:30 p.m. the board will break from its regular meeting to meet with the students from Herricks High School.
Friday, January 22
Herricks Community Fund Dance
The Herricks Community Fund will hold its Annual Dance at the Crest Hollow Country Club from 7 p.m. to midnight. For further information regarding tickets please call 742-1926.
Sunday, January 31
Second Annual NY Disabilities Film Festival
From Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 a Disabilities Film Festival will be held. Check the website www.reelabilities.org. for full schedule of New York venues. Screenings at Albilities! in Albertson on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. featuring the movie Henry O and at 7 p.m. the movie Mary and Max. On Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. featuring the movie Coming Down the Mountain. For additional information and to purchase tickets please call 465-1602.
Save The Date….
Village Grievance Day In Village of New Hyde Park
Village Grievance Day in the Village of New Hyde Park will be held on Feb. 16. Any resident who feels that their assessment is too high is welcome to meet with the village tax assessor who is available every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Cellini Lodge 42nd Annual Dinner Dance
The New Hyde Park Cellini Lodge No. 2206 will hold its Annual Dinner Dance on March 26 at the Chateau Briand, 440 Old Country Road, Carle Place. This year the honorees are Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello, State Bank of Long Island New Hyde Park Manager Richard DeMartino and HSBC Bank Vice President Robert Valli. Music by DJ Joey. Price is $80 per person. For further information please contact Cellini President Gina Ferrara Dunas at 328-0462.
