Distinguished Artists

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY
JOHN VENDITTO, TOWN SUPERVISOR
Department of Community & Youth Services
2015 - 2016
Distinguished
Artists
Concert Series
Co-Sponsoring Libraries
Bethpage • Farmingdale • Hicksville • Locust Valley • Jericho
Massapequa • Syosset • Plainview-Old Bethpage
Hard Travelin’
With Woody
Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Syosset Public Library
The Music and Artworks of Woody Guthrie.
Message from
John Venditto
Town Supervisor
Isotope Stompers
Dixieland Jazz Band
Dear Neighbor,
Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1 PM
The Town of Oyster Bay “2015-2016 Distinguished Artists Concert” series will, once again,
offer a diverse season of musical and dance programs, which will kick off in October.
Whether your taste runs from opera, jazz, dance, cabaret, pop or classical, there is something
for everyone.
New Orleans Mardi Gras Style Dixieland Jazz.
Massapequa Public Library
The concert season begins on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Syosset Public Library with
Hard Travelin’ With Woody- The Music and Artworks of Woody Guthrie. The concert series
continues through Sunday, May 22, 2016 culminating with a performance from Vinnie
St. Marten and the Seeing Eye Dog Band- A Ray Charles Inspired Program. This season’s
lineup also includes Dean Karahalis and the New York Brass Choir, Washington Square
Winds- a Woodwind Quintet, Just Sixties…..The Stories! The Songs!, SEGUE- Violin, Guitar
and Flamenco Dance, Wand’ring Minstrels with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players,
Plaza Productions’ Camelot, Scarborough Fair-the Guthrie Brothers’ tribute to Simon and
Garfunkel and Italian Opera classics from Salvatore Chiarelli, just to name a few.
My fellow Town Board members and I are proud to provide residents with the very finest
cultural and performing arts entertainment, all free of charge and held at conveniently
located local libraries. Please take a few moments to glance through the brochure and begin
planning your entertainment schedule. I look forward to seeing you at the concerts.
Sincerely,
Shafaat Kahn
Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2 PM
Jericho Public Library
Musical Traditions
Classical Folk Music of India
*All are welcome but tickets are required.
Please call ahead - Jericho Public Library at 516-935-6790 x19.
Buddy Merriam
and Back Roads
Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 2 PM
Bethpage Public Library
JOHN VENDITTO
Town Supervisor
Original and Traditional Bluegrass Music
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Rhonda Denét and
the Silver Fox Songs Trio
Just Sixties:
The Stories…The Songs!
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 2 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM
Mostly Motown
Music and retrospective narrative of the 60’s era
SEGUE
Ritmo, Color y Pasión
Jimmy Moore
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 2 PM
Syosset Public Library
Farmingdale Public Library
Locust Valley Library
Farmingdale Public Library
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 7:30 PM
The Holiday Show
Violin, Guitar and Flamenco Dance
Breakdown
Gemini Journey
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 8 PM
Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 1 PM
A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers
Musical Landscapes Through Time and Travel
Masterwork Conversations
Vintage Bliss
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2 PM
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 2 PM
The Magic of Folklore
Classical Piano Program
Sinatra Duets, Bobby Darin and the Great Ladies of
Jazz
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library
Bethpage Public Library
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Massapequa Public Library
Hicksville Public Library
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Washington Square Winds
Stage Coach Band LI
Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 3 PM
Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1 PM
Songs You Know and Love
Woodwind Quintet
A Program of Southern, Classic and Country Rock
New York Gilbert
and Sullivan Players
Patti Dunham
and Gary Haberman
Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2 PM
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library
Locust Valley Library
RESCHEDULED
Massapequa Public Library
Syosset Public Library
Wand’ring Minstrels
Musical Excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan
Dimples - The Music of Shirley Temple
Presented with video clips and stills
Dean Karahalis and
the New York Brass Choir
Annie Kozuch
and Frank Ponzio
Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2 PM
Bethpage Public Library
From Bach to Broadway
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2 PM
Jericho Public Library
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald - The First Lady of Song
*All are welcome but tickets are required.
Please call ahead - Jericho Public Library at 516-935-6790 x19.
New Vintage Orchestra
Cold Spring Harbor Band
Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8 PM
Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2 PM
Hits of A Lifetime - Swing, Jazz and Latin Program
Unplugged Billy Joel Tribute Show
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library
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Locust Valley Library
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Rave On!
Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2 PM
Hicksville Public Library
The Music and Stories of Roy Orbison
The Tribunes
A Cappella Group
Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2 PM
Hicksville Public Library
Authentic Street Corner Harmony with music from
the 50’s and 60’s
Sister Act
The Paul Effman Ensemble
Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2 PM
Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2 PM
A Musical Tribute to the Popular Divas - Past and
Present
Great American Jazz Standards from the 30’s through
the 80’s
*All are welcome but tickets are required.
Please call ahead - Jericho Public Library at 516-935-6790 x19.
*All are welcome but tickets are required.
Please call ahead - Jericho Public Library at 516-935-6790 x19.
The Counter
Clockwise Ensemble
The Guthrie Brothers
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8 PM
Farmingdale Public Library
Jericho Public Library
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library
Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2 PM
A Musical Odyssey- Looking Back, Moving Forward
Scarborough Fair
A Simon and Garfunkel Experience
TangleTown Trio
Vladimir Zaitsev
Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2 PM
Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2 PM
Wine, Women and Song
Cabaret Program of Jazz Standards, Light Classical and
Humorous Art Songs
From Baroque to Beatles
Eclectic Piano Program
Locust Valley Library
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Jericho Public Library
Bethpage Public Library
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Karkowska Sisters Duo
Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 2 PM
Hicksville Public Library
Award – Winning Piano/Violin Duo
RESCHEDULED
Salvatore Chiarelli
Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 1 PM
Directions to
Participating Libraries
For inclement weather concerns, please call the library directly or call the Town of Oyster Bay’s
Cultural and Performing Arts Division at 516-797-7900 for further details.
Bethpage
931-3907
Farmingdale
249-9090
47 Powell Avenue
Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to
Exit 8, Powell Avenue. Turn right (west) onto
Powell Avenue. Library is ahead on the left.
Massapequa Public Library
From Italy With Love
Popular, Classical and Traditional Italian Opera.
Plaza Theatrical
Productions presents Camelot
Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Syosset Public Library
The musical classic based on the legendary King
Arthur’s Court
*Tickets for this performance will be available beginning Saturday, April 2,
2016. All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call ahead - Syosset Public
Library at 516-921-7161 x. 240.
Vinnie St. Marten and
the Seeing Eye Dog Band
Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2 PM
Farmingdale Public Library
Soul of the Century
A Ray Charles Inspired Program
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116 Merritts Road
Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to
Exit 7E, Rte. 24 (Hempstead Tpke.) Go east on
Hempstead Turnpike to Merritts Road. Turn
right on Merritts Road. Library is 1 ½ blocks
ahead on the right.
Hicksville
931-1417
169 Jerusalem Avenue
From North: LIE to exit 41S. Continue south
on Broadway. Turn right on Old Country
Road. Turn left at Jerusalem Avenue. Library
is on the left.
From South: Broadway (Rte. 107) North. Turn
left on Old Country Road. Proceed as above.
Jericho
Locust Valley
671-1837
170 Buckram Road
LIE to exit 41N – Rte. 106/107. Drive north and
bear left onto Rte. 107. Cross over Northern
Boulevard. Turn right onto Hegemans Lane,
go to end. Turn right on Chicken Valley Road.
Turn left onto Piping Rock Road. Bear right
at the fork, which turns into Buckram Road.
Library is on the right, next to the Locust
Valley Fire House.
Massapequa
799-0770
40 Harbor Lane – Bar Harbour Branch
Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to
Exit 1E, Merrick Road. Go east on Merrick
Road, passing Hicksville Road, approximately
2 miles. Continue to Harbor Lane and turn
right onto Harbor Lane. The Library is ½
block ahead on the right.
Plainview-Old Bethpage938-0077
999 Old Country Road
Seaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135)
to Exit 10, Old Country Road. Travel east.
Library is on the right.
935-6790
1 Merry Lane
From the Long Island Expressway, take Exit
41N (Rte.106/107). Proceed north 1/4 mile
to Rte. 25 (Jericho Turnpike). Drive east on
Jericho Turnpike 1 block to Merry Lane. Turn
south on Merry Lane, and proceed 100 feet to
the library on the east side of the street.
Syosset
921-7161
225 South Oyster Bay Road
LIE to Exit 43, North on South Oyster Bay
Road. Library is on the Right.
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JOHN VENDITTO
Town Supervisor
Town Board
Joseph D. Muscarella
Anthony D. Macagnone
Chris J. Coschignano
Joseph G. Pinto
Rebecca M. Alesia
Michele M. Johnson
Town Clerk
James Altadonna Jr.
Receiver of Taxes
James J. Stefanich
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & YOUTH SERVICES
Maureen A. Fitzgerald, Commissioner
Patricia A. Beckerle, Deputy Commissioner
977 Hicksville Road
Massapequa, New York 11758
516-797-7925 • www.oysterbaytown.com
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