Entertainment News – LI Press

The Great Gatsby boat tour takes passengers on a scenic trip around the real-life locations that inspired the Great American Novel.

Manhasset

Viral Great Gatsby boat tour celebrates novel’s 100th anniversary on Long Island

By Nicole Formisano

North Hempstead will host its fifth annual Fall Family Festival.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead to host Fall Family Festival

Herricks HS 2026 LIAA Scholar-Artist Edwin Ko copy[60]

Herricks student-musician named 2026 LIAA Scholar-Artist

Cover of Leonard Lehrman's Autobiography.

Roslyn

Harvard Club, Bryant Library to host virtual book talk with composer Leonard Lehrman

Syosset High School seniors Grace Lu, Ethen Hong, and Melody Chen (L. to R.) were named 2025-2026 Scholar-Artists.

Syosset

3 Syosset high schoolers named scholar-artists

Stephanie DeCarolis

Oceanside author Stephanie DeCarolis unveils new thriller novel

By Christy Hinko

Richard Pollari, who won Best in Show at Oyster Bay's Cruise Night for his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Saturday's competition.

Oyster Bay Cruise Night celebrates final show of the season

By Hannah Devlin & Isabella Gallo

Mesmerica

Movies

‘Mesmerica’ brings immersive dome show to Cradle of Aviation

By Christy Hinko

All Music

Plainview

All Music reopens in Plainview with new stage, bigger space and community focus

By Christy Hinko

Iris DeMent

Music

Iris DeMent brings songs of justice and hope to Port Washington

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Rock Out Cures

Charity

Rock Out Cures marks 17 years of music and charity at Plattduetsche Park

By Christy Hinko

The Paul Joseph Trio will be interpreting jazz classics at the Great Neck Library. Photo provided by the Great Neck Library

Great Neck

Library to host Sunday jazz performance with Paul Joseph Trio

B-52s

Music

Fred Schneider reflects as B-52s bring farewell tour to Jones Beach

By Dave Gil de Rubio

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Great Neck

Camera club to meet on September 29

Band Directors Matthew DeMasi, Elena Scarano and Dave Abrams (L. to R.) at band camp.

Farmingdale kicks off the school year with band camp at Pine Forest

By Casey Fahrer

The Jericho "Golden Girls," Bobbi Epstein, Marge Silvestri, and Maureen Sheerin (L. to R.) at the Bristol.

Jericho

The real life ‘Golden Girls’ at the Bristal in Jericho

By Hannah Devlin

LILA by Barbara Silbert. Photo provided by the Manhasset Art Association

Great Neck

Library to feature Art Association works through October

The former Herbert L. Pratt Estate, “The Braes," will host the North Shore Historical Museum's "Gatsby at 100" gala next month.

Glen Cove

North Shore Historical Museum sets date for Gatsby-inspired gala

By Hannah Devlin

A teacher in the Levittown School District has released her newest book "Embers and Ash."

Levittown

Levittown teacher releases new book ‘Embers and Ash’

By Casey Fahrer

Come From Away at the Engeman Theater in 2025

Northport

An exuberant ‘Come From Away’ lands at The Engeman Theater in Northport

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Thousands marched in the Pride for Port parade to celebrate the community.

Port Washington

Thousands celebrate pride in Port Washington

By Casey Fahrer

Two local bands performed on the sound stage throughout the day at the Glen Cove Street Fair.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove hosts ‘most vibrant fair yet’

By Hannah Devlin & Casey Fahrer

The Syosset Street Fair featured a martial arts demonstration.

Syosset

Syosset Street Fair draws 10K for record turnout

By Hannah Devlin & Casey Fahrer

Hundreds gather for the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce's annual street fair.

Hicksville

Hundreds attend Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s annual street fair

By Casey Fahrer

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