Entertainment Archives – LI Press

East Williston to hold throwback concert on village green Friday night

By Isabella Gallo

Concertgoers at the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival kickoff concert bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the show.

Glen Cove

Morgan Park concert series returns for 66th season

By Hannah Devlin

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Roslyn

NY Times best-selling author receives inaugural book award

By Emma Alexander

Mineola

’90s music, spray paint fill Mineola for LI’s 2nd Nostalgia Fest

By Isabella Gallo

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, musicals and more.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

Long Island filmmaker Alex Calvo debuted his first movie, Redemption, at Bellmore Movies and Playhouse, summer 2025.

Bellmore

LI filmmaker debuts first movie, Redemption, in Bellmore premiere

By Long Island Press

Patti Schust stands in front of one of her designs at a previous exhibition.

Syosset

Patti Schust’s kaleidoscope of fabric hangs at the Syosset Library

By Hannah Devlin

Laura Escobar (Third from R.) cuts the ribbon at Hive Market & Gallery's four year anniversary.

Oyster Bay

The Hive Market & Gallery celebrates 4 years in Oyster Bay

By Hannah Devlin

The Glen Cove port tiki boat holds up to 18 passengers as it travels the Long Island Sound

Port Washington

Port Tiki party boat opens 2nd location in Glen Cove

By Hannah Devlin

In this Q&A, Adam Pascal gives the details on his plans on expanding the creative scope of LIU Post's Tilles Center as its first artist-in-residence.

North Hempstead

Meet the first artist-in-residence at LIU Tilles Center: Adam Pascal

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Here's your guide to 4th of July fireworks shows across Long Island.

Suffolk

4th of July fireworks shows 2025: Guide to times, locations & festivities

By Long Island Press

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New Hyde Park psychologist George Northrup doubles as poet, releases fifth collection

By Isabella Gallo

Elizabeth Edquist is 'Totally Taylor' — Long Island's very own Taylor Swift.

Islip

Meet Long Island’s very own Taylor Swift

By Isabella Reilly

The Hassles will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF).

LI Music Hall of Fame to celebrate The Hassles’ legacy with star-studded induction

By Grace Bonamico

Tenor Eduardo Pacheco is one of 22 musicians selected to perform at the 2025 Oyster Bay Music Festival.

Oyster Bay Music Festival returns for 14th year for week-long concert series

By Hannah Devlin

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QNS

‘Finding Kindness’ TV show filmed in Queens celebrated with local launch event

Here's your complete guide to outdoor concerts on Long Island this summer 2025.

Nassau

Outdoor concerts on Long Island: Complete summer 2025 guide to music, dates & locations

By Reed Ounjian

Glen Cove

Thousands celebrate Greek culture in Glen Cove

By Isabella Gallo & Hannah Devlin

Simple Minds is bringing their '80s hits to Long Island on June 13.

Concerts & Music

Exclusive interview: Simple Minds are still alive & kicking

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Westbury

Best friends open RYCO’s with immersive escape rooms with restaurant, bar in Westbury

By Isabella Gallo

Children's activities and crafts at the Gold Coast Book Fair

Oyster Bay

Gold Coast Book Fair, Art in the Park bring the arts to Oyster Bay

By Hannah Devlin

Elementary students from Curtains Up performed songs from "Descendants: The Musical," at PortFest

Port Washington

HEARTS’ annual PortFest draws hundreds to see local performers

By Hannah Devlin

10- Mineola HS Sister Act Jr

Mineola

2020 cast comes back for Mineola High School ‘Sister Act Jr.’ performance

By Isabella Gallo

Long Island High School for the Arts students rehearse for "Balloon Boy: The Musical," by Long Islander Billy Reece

Syosset

High school students originate roles in “Balloon Boy: The Musical”

By Hannah Devlin

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Angela and Steven Siliato at their new Ben & Jerry's Riverhead shop

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Opens Riverhead Location

Brandon Nimmo home run Mets Phillies

Brandon Nimmo 1,000th game put him in exclusive Mets company

Surfing

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Landscape Details, A Celebration of Art in the Garden, David Harber

Behind the Hedges

Nurtured by Nature: A Celebration of Art in the Garden