- Your support of local artists helps your local economy. According to Americans for the Arts, a non-profit arts advocacy group, the arts and culture industry generates $166.2 billion in economic activity each year . Non-profit arts organizations not only provide full-time and part-time employment for artists, they employ administrative support staff and marketing and fundraising professionals. They also contribute billions to local and state tax revenues and generate economic activity through the real estate, goods and services needed to produce their creative products. Audiences at arts events help support the local economy by patronizing nearby restaurants and paying for parking and childcare.
- Your support of local artists can help stimulate tourism and attract tourist dollars. Tourists not only purchase works of art and local crafts, they also spend money on hotels and restaurants, purchase souvenirs, and make use of local businesses like hair salons and laundromats. A thriving arts scene can also be a big selling point for retirees, people looking for a vacation home and even large corporations seeking business property.
- Your support of local artists provides unique educational opportunities for children in your community. When artists work with local schools, they not only foster children's innate creativity, they help promote literacy and teach valuable problem-solving skills. Involvement in the arts can inspire kids to stay in school, instill a positive work ethic, build self-esteem, promote collaboration and foster an appreciation for cultural differences.
- By helping to support the arts where you live, you'll give your community all the economic and social benefits of a vibrant arts scene. You can help support local artists by attending arts events and purchasing artwork at local galleries. Arts groups usually receive a large portion of their income from government and corporate grants, and from individual donors. Attend an arts fundraiser, and bring your friends. Money you contribute to a non-profit arts groups is usually tax-deductible.
- Even if you can't afford a monetary contribution, you can still support local artists by volunteering for a local arts organization. Because budgets are usually tight, arts organizations depend on volunteers to keep their doors open. Volunteers can help with fundraising, marketing and events. Another way to help is by talking to your friends and neighbors, and writing to elected officials to encourage their continued support for the arts.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 06, 2010
Coolfish at Wild Hog Bar and Grill
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508 Walt Whitman RoadMelville, NY 11747631-629-4674
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
The Three Wise Animals
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Book Signing
Saturday, December 11 · 3:30pm - 6:00pm
The Three Wise Animals an Epiphany poem
by Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Jr. ~ Illustrations by Alice Melzer
Join us Saturday December 11 3:30 - 6 PM
Olives by the Sea 304 Sea Cliff Ave in Sea Cliff, NY
An afternoon Book Signing
Nassau County People's Laureate, along with the book's illustrator, Alice Melzer.
Also, an opportunity to purchase original art and jewelry
donated by Long Island's top visual artists.
Proceeds to benefit wildlife affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil leak.
Brought to you by Long Island Artworks & The Artists Group
Brought to you by Long Island Artworks & The Artists Group
Olives by the Sea
304 Sea Cliff Ave
Sea Cliff, NY
516-671-6548
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Benoît Mandelbrot, Novel Mathematician, Dies at 85
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Benoît Mandelbrot
Novel Mathematician, Dies at 85
"For most of his career, Dr. Mandelbrot had a reputation as an outsider to the mathematical establishment. From his perch as a researcher for I.B.M. in New York, where he worked for decades before accepting a position at Yale University, he noticed patterns that other researchers may have overlooked in their own data, then often swooped in to collaborate.
“He knew everybody, with interests going off in every possible direction,” Professor Mumford said. “Every time he gave a talk, it was about something different.”"
Friday, October 15, 2010
Trump on the Ocean
Trump on the Ocean
“Like a gift from God”
Bernadette Castro
Commissioner
New York State Offiice
of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
What Robert Moses, political and parks titan,
could have claimed in 1929
opening Jones Beach State Park
for millions of mothers, fathers, children,
grandmothers, granddads, cousins, aunts, uncles
coming from Freeport, from Farmingdale, from Oyster Bay,
coming from Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx
Art-Deco style cast stone planters and garbage can covers,
raised seam copper roof of Pitch-Putt booth,
ship’s capstan fountain, slate mosaics,
curved steps to beach.
“Today, Jones Beach State Park remains one of the greatest achievements
in twentieth century public works construction.”
What would have been Robert Moses’ expletives gazing upward?
Trump on the Ocean
Tots—brothers, sisters, playmates--
little laborers on their knees,
scoop sand with yellow toy shovels,
canals for surf waters to surge into,
filling big holes with tiny lakes
Sanitation workers, truck drivers,
cops, teachers, doctors,
soldiers on leave with their lovers,
arms around each other on seashell-patterned beach blankets.
Treks over sand to boardwalk concessions,
mustard-decorated hotdogs enmeshed in sauerkraut
75,000 square-foot, basemented, two-story, 28-foot high ornateness—
Trump on the Ocean
Fishermen and women
wade surf in high slickers,
cast long lines
for strikes by fierce fighting “blues”
Bird watchers focus binoculars on terns,
origami birds, cut-out sleek wings’, forked tails,
hovering over breakers.
Focus on gannets migrating half-mile out,
enamel plumaged,
long wings ebony tipped,
plunging
Wedding receptions
$500 per plate,
valet parking .
Trump on the Ocean
Summer Triangle--
Vega, Altair, Deneb
first magnitude stars.
Winter sky:
Canis Major, his dog’s eye first magnitude.
Orion, the vast-sized hunter,
stars Rigel and Betelgeuse first magnitude.-
All diminished in one man’s electrical blazing—
Trump on the Ocean
Maxwell C. Wheat, Jr.
First Poet Laureate
Nassau County, New York
Monday, September 13, 2010
Art Under Glass helps open Tilles Center 30th Season
For Immediate Release
Art Under Glass helps open
Tilles Center 30th Season
Tilles Center 30th Season
“NITE OUT” by Jerelyn Hanrahan
2010-2011
Brookville – New York - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in the 30th year of presenting the finest in world class entertainment on Long Island, The Artists Group and Elliott Sroka, Executive Director and are proud to present “NITE OUT” – by Jerelyn Hanrahan. Making it’s public debut for Dianna Ross and the world on September 14 at 8PM. The “Art Under Glass” program is in the 5th year of presenting unusual, cutting edge, displays exhibited in the open, blank canvas space, that is the Atrium of Tilles Center.
Currently her public works are on view on Governors Island, Adelphi University, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, and upcoming venue’s include Pearl’s of Community in the hamlet of Oyster Bay.
Her professional studio, Atelier, Studio / Fine Arts resides in the hamlet of Oyster Bay, which functions as the artists studio, as well as a contemporary art space, exhibiting an international and local spectrum of artists.
Contact Tilles Box Office, by phone for more information about this and the other unusual programs brought to you by The Artists Group in collaboration with Tilles Center - 516-299-3100 and online at www.tillescenter.com and www.ticketmaster.com
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
“The Science of Fringematics”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2010 Long Island Fringe Festival
“The Science of Fringematics”
Three Days in September 24-25-26
“The Science of Fringematics”
Three Days in September 24-25-26
Brookville – New York - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in it’s 30th year of presenting the finest in world class entertainment on Long Island, will again open its doors and host the Second Long Island Fringe Festival September 24, 25 & 26, 2010. The Artists Group, a Hicksville based arts organization, has gathered together cutting edge dance, music, theater, performance poetry and visual artistry artistry in a celebration of “The Science of Fringematics”
Evening performances on Tilles mainstage, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will include dance by Dance Visions, Circle of Dance Repertory Company, Just Left of Center Collective and each evening will highlight C.W. Post Dance Faculty and Alumni. The R and B sounds of The Coolfish Band, the pop stylings of DoubleSpeak, classic rockin’ Suck it Easy Band and Jessica Semins will charm the audience with music. The art of the word will also be showcased as we present “Poets with Passion” and a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire”. Check listing for each evening’s line up.
Evening performances on Tilles mainstage, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will include dance by Dance Visions, Circle of Dance Repertory Company, Just Left of Center Collective and each evening will highlight C.W. Post Dance Faculty and Alumni. The R and B sounds of The Coolfish Band, the pop stylings of DoubleSpeak, classic rockin’ Suck it Easy Band and Jessica Semins will charm the audience with music. The art of the word will also be showcased as we present “Poets with Passion” and a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire”. Check listing for each evening’s line up.
Saturday and Sunday will present individual daytime performances featuring: “The Letter”, a bittersweet love story opening our theatrical presentations, which also includes a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire” by Marcia McNair and the Post Theater Company’s version of “Romeo and Juliet”. The Long Island International Film Expo will have two screenings per day of selected films from the 2010 Expo. Check listing for daily line ups.
There will be an Opening Reception Friday evening from 5-7pm featuring, “Fringe Underground”, a display of The Art of ZIG and the music of DJ-Pete-EG. Saturday and Sunday from noon til 6pm free activities occur in the Atrium of Tilles Center and will include Hoop Dancing, spoken word, music & a LIVE interactive visual art event with Alli Berman renowned, world wide Puzzle Artist.
Individual tickets for daytime performances are $7.00. Ticket packages are available in many price levels up to the $90 All Access Pass which grants you admission to all performances of the festival.
There will be an Opening Reception Friday evening from 5-7pm featuring, “Fringe Underground”, a display of The Art of ZIG and the music of DJ-Pete-EG. Saturday and Sunday from noon til 6pm free activities occur in the Atrium of Tilles Center and will include Hoop Dancing, spoken word, music & a LIVE interactive visual art event with Alli Berman renowned, world wide Puzzle Artist.
Individual tickets for daytime performances are $7.00. Ticket packages are available in many price levels up to the $90 All Access Pass which grants you admission to all performances of the festival.
Tickets at the Tilles Box Office
720 Northernn Blvd
Brookville, NY 11548
by phone at TILLESCHARGE 516-299-3100
www.tillescenter.com
www.ticketmaster.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS
The Artists Group
is Congratulating the LIAA
Theresa Statz-Smith
new Executive Director
Great things to follow
More ways to keep in touch -
The Artists Group
The Long Island Fringe Festival
Hope you will continue to connect
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Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Connecting the Creative People of Long Island
We want you to know that The Artists Group, has another blog that "tries" to connect the creative community of Long Island; Not only for the creatives themselves, but, for the public at large.
Many events could be more successful if others know they are happening. In the effort to help the public be more aware, we are trying ( and I say trying, because it is a daunting task) to have the information out there for all to see by posting events, artists.musicians, poets and other creatives' web sites to the CANDO blog.
We are asking any Long Island based imagineer to help by sending us your info, event listing, or any stuff that you might need an audience for. We all need an audience, that's why we do what we do. We love being creative. We like to share. Artistic people are some of the most generous and loving of all human kind.
We hope you will join the movement and blend our voices together to make our Island the best it can be. We love this Island, we hope you love it, too.
We look forward to new information to add to CANDO.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Why Support Local Artists?
Why Support Local Artists?
By Daniela Mays,- eHow Contributing Writer -
Artists not only enrich your community with the beauty of their work, they also help to educate children, encourage tourism and keep local economies growing and thriving. But the arts can't survive without support. Wherever you live, there are many ways you can help keep the arts alive. Friday, June 04, 2010
BREAKING NEWS - The great tradition of fringe comes to Long Island, NY
2010 Long Island Fringe Festival
Presented by The Artists Group
hosted by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
The Science of Fringematics
Brookville – New York - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in its’ 30th year of presenting the finest in world class entertainment on Long Island, will again open its doors and host the Second Long Island Fringe Festival September 24, 25 & 26, 2010. The Artists Group, a Hicksville based arts organization, has gathered together cutting edge dance, music, theater, performance poetry and visual artistry in a celebration of “The Science of Fringematics”
Evening performances on Tilles mainstage, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will include dance by Dance Visions, Circle of Dance Repertory Company, Just Left of Center Collective and each evening will highlight C.W. Post Dance Faculty and Alumni. The R and B sounds of The Coolfish Band, the pop styling of DoubleSpeak, classic rockin’ Suck it Easy Band and Jessica Semins will charm the audience with music. The art of the word will also be showcased as we present “Poets with Passion” and a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire”. Check listing for each evening’s line up.
Saturday and Sunday will present individual daytime performances featuring:“The Letter”, a bittersweet love story, opening our theatrical presentations, which also includes a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire” by Marcia McNair and the Post Theater Company’s version of “Romeo and Juliet”. The Long Island International Film Expo will have two screenings per day of selected films from the 2010 Expo. Check listing for daily line ups.
There will be an Opening Reception Friday evening from 5-7pm featuring,“Fringe Underground”, a display of The Art of ZIG and the music of DJ-Pete-EG. Saturday and Sunday from noon ‘til 6pm free activities occur in the Atrium of Tilles Center and will include Hoop Dancing, spoken word, music & a LIVE interactive visual art event with Alli Berman renowned, world wide Puzzle Artist.
Individual tickets for daytime performances are $7.00. Ticket packages are available in many price levels up to the $90 All Access Pass which grants you admission to all performances of the festival.
Tickets go on sale June 4, 2010 at the Tilles Box Office, by phone at TILLESCHARGE 516-299-3100 and online at www.tillescenter.com and www.ticketmaster.com
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The goal of holding a Long Island, N.Y. Fringe Festival
The importance of a FRINGE FESTIVAL, as opposed to just "any" festival. Fringe has a 60 year history WORLD WIDE. Sure, we have all been involved in festivals before. The idea of a FRINGE is much different. There is lore involved, that conveys a unity of spirit, accomplishment in the face of adversity & pride of place.
Hoping all the folks here on Long Island "get it", because to have an opportunity, like this, come along & ignore it, would be a mistake.
We believe this will is one of the most important things to come along in a VERY long time. If we ALL join together we can make HISTORY.
Don't let this pass you by......
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
LONG ISLAND FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010
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Not sure if any of you out there are aware of this but there is only two months.....TWO MONTHS, left to apply for the second Long Island Fringe Festival. The applications have been coming in since the calendar turned over and it looks like this year will be better than the first. Once more Tilles Center will be the host site for this collection of poets, artists, musicians, dancers, thespians and any one else who has something creative to offer. During 2009's Experience Long Island festival, we gathered together performers of every discipline and created an event that was an entertainment extravaganza and a community of entertainers unlike anything the island had ever seen. 2010 is already shaping up with another stellar lineup of performers anticipated. The ticketing for this years festival has been simplified, and in keeping with the economic conditions we all face, ticket prices have been reduced. As an example, a full weekend pass will be available for $90! We hope anyone who has been thinking about performing at Fringe 2010 will hurry up and get that application in now because there are only 2 TWO monthe left to apply for your spot in history.
Not sure if any of you out there are aware of this but there is only two months.....TWO MONTHS, left to apply for the second Long Island Fringe Festival. The applications have been coming in since the calendar turned over and it looks like this year will be better than the first. Once more Tilles Center will be the host site for this collection of poets, artists, musicians, dancers, thespians and any one else who has something creative to offer. During 2009's Experience Long Island festival, we gathered together performers of every discipline and created an event that was an entertainment extravaganza and a community of entertainers unlike anything the island had ever seen. 2010 is already shaping up with another stellar lineup of performers anticipated. The ticketing for this years festival has been simplified, and in keeping with the economic conditions we all face, ticket prices have been reduced. As an example, a full weekend pass will be available for $90! We hope anyone who has been thinking about performing at Fringe 2010 will hurry up and get that application in now because there are only 2 TWO monthe left to apply for your spot in history.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
2010 Long Island Fringe Festival
Fringe festivals for 2010 - Applications are available online -
You can follow us on twitter - http://twitter.com/Pandadollbaby
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Experience-Long-Island/92711466044
Our own website - http://www.debbydoll.com
Applications for the 2010 LI fringe festival.
Link for the info -
http://experiencelongisland.webs.com/LIFE%20Application%202010.pdf
You can follow us on twitter - http://twitter.com/Pandadollbaby
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Experience-Long-Island/92711466044
Our own website - http://www.debbydoll.com
Applications for the 2010 LI fringe festival.
Link for the info -
http://experiencelongisland.webs.com/LIFE%20Application%202010.pdf
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