Collecting Manuscripts
Thursday, Oct. 9
Fall Festival
Weekend of Oct. 11, 12
Künstler Signing
Sunday, Oct. 12
Thursday, Oct. 9
Collecting Manuscripts
On Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., George Krzyminski, Westhampton bookstore owner, will visit the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center, 20 Summit St. to discuss best practices for collecting manuscripts and other historical materials. There will be a Q&A at the free event. Light refreshments will be served. For information call 516-922-5032.
Movie At The Library
See The Love Punch at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. A divorced couple scheme to recover the retirement money that was stolen from them. Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall. (Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, language and rude humor, 95 min).
Weekend of Oct. 11, 12
Fall Festival
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations hosts its annual Family Fall Festival on the weekend of Oct. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf. For information please call 1-800-264-0662.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Künstler Signing
Raynham Hall Museum, 20 West Main St., presents Mort Künstler signing books and prints from his new book: The New Nation: The Creation of the United States in Paintings and Eyewitness Accounts, ($29.95), from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., including two images of Raynham Hall. For information call 516-922-6808.
Exhibit Opening
Members and friends of Raynham Hall Museum are invited to an exhibit opening reception with Mort Künstler the evening of Oct. 12, to benefit the capital campaign, at $75 per person, or $50 for members. Call 516-922-6898 for information.
Monday, Oct. 13
Free Italian Cooking Demo
Talk to anyone who has been to Italy and they’ll rave about the food — how fresh and delicious it was, whether they dined in the small cafés or fancy restaurants. Throughout Italy there’s a commitment to great ingredients and well-honed techniques. This fall, two Italian food experts from Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas restaurant at The Gallery at Westbury Plaza are bringing that enthusiasm for great food to the Ethical Humanist Society in Garden City. Andrea Luca Rossi, Spuntino general manager, and Ryan Keough, executive chef, are giving cooking demonstrations, free of charge. Lyn Dobrin, food writer for the Enterprise-Pilot and a member of the Ethical Humanist Society, will host. “These two chefs are all about freshness,” says Dobrin, “and their commitment to sustainability is in keeping with the values of the Ethical Humanist Society.”
On Monday, Oct. 13, Gnocchi con Cinghiale Toscano is on the menu. Made with fresh ricotta, this gnocchi is lighter than typical potato gnocchi. The chefs will explain variations of spinach, bell pepper and tri-colored gnocchi and show how gnocchi paired with cinghiale Toscano — wild boar sauce — is “a match made in heaven.”
On Monday, Nov. 10, the focus is Branzino. The chefs will demonstrate how to dissect this light and flaky Mediterranean fish to get good fillets and the best ways to cook it. They will offer tips on making fish stock and tell what to look for when buying fish.
Both demonstrations begin at 7 p.m. Tastings and recipes will be provided. The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island is at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City (at the western end of Old Country Road, next to the large blue water tower). The demonstrations are free, although reservations are required. Call 516-741-7304 to reserve a spot.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
That’s a Smash! Great Producers of the ‘60s and ‘70s
This is a fast-paced, multimedia program that profiles four of the most important record producers of the ‘60s and ‘70s: George Martin (The Beatles); Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys); Phil Ramone (Billy Joel); and Phil Spector (Wall of Sound). Sharing lots of rare audio, video clips, PowerPoint and in-the-studio anecdotes about many great songs, the program explores how creative producers made brilliant choices that influenced artists, their incredible albums and the musical tastes of an entire generation. Presenter Clive Young has covered the music industry for 20 years at Pro Sound News and Pro Audio Review, where he is managing editor. Register at the reference desk or call the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library at 516-922-1212. At 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Movie At The Library
See Million Dollar Arm at Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. JB Bernstein is a once-successful sports agent who may have to close his business. To save it, he comes up with an idea so radical it just might work. Setting off for Mumbai, JB stages a televised, nationwide competition called ‘Million Dollar Arm’ where two young finalists emerge as winners. JB brings them back to the US with a goal: get them signed as pitchers to a major league team. While the boys learn the game, they teach JB the meaning of teamwork and commitment, and JB finds a family. Starring: Bill Paxton, Alan Arkin, Aasif Mandvi, Madhur Mittal, Lake Bell, Suraj Sharma, Jon Hamm. (Rated PG for mild language and some suggestive content, 124 min.)
Friday, Oct. 17
Music at the Mansion
Planting Fields presents Ainslie Street Vibes at Coe Hall at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for non-members and $10 for members, which includes a complimentary glass of wine; and no parking fee. The music is rooted in the vintage jazz tradition. For tickets contact Antigone Zaharakis 922-8668.
Dream Catcher for Tweens & Teens
In celebration of Teen Read Week 2014 “Turn Dreams into Reality” tweens and teens (grades 6-12) can make a dream catcher at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 4 p.m. Use feathers, beads, wire and ribbon to make a beautiful dream catcher. Register at the reference desk or call the library at 516-922-1212.
Weekend, Oct. 18, 19
Oyster Festival
The 31st Annual Oyster Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Historic OB-EN Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for four-hour shifts at their food booth, which will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, chili and buffalo chicken sliders. Contact the chamber at 516-922-6464 or by email.
Artisan Market Place
The Main Street Nursery at 475 West Main St., Huntington, hosts a Family Fall Event on Oct. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Vendors include: antique dealers, woodworking crafts, face painters, jewelry makers, crafts, artists and potters, etc. Enjoy the food and fun at the Boo Zoo and their own famous Hay Maze. Pick a pumpkin, have some snacks. Admission is free. For information please call 631-549-4515.
Ongoing
Plein Art Exhibit
The Teaching Studios of Art of Oyster Bay’s Plein Air Competition of paintings created at Sagamore Hill are on view currently and for sale at the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Koenig Center. For more information and hours call 516-922-5032.
Food Pantry
The North Shore Assembly of God, 84 Orchard St., Oyster Bay is operating a food pantry for the community. It is meant to supplement the growing needs of the community. It is open on Tuesdays during their prayer times: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. If you are in need of their service, please call Pastor Diane at 516-922-2547 and make an appointment to complete their screening process.
