New Years Eve - 2010

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2010

Good New Year's wishes to ALL

Stay safe - New Years Eve RIDES

Free taxi rides are being offered this holiday season - 

to avoid the dangers of drunk driving. 

 In Nassau: 516-326-9090 

In Suffolk: 631-265-2727 

(Lindy's Taxi)

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Coolfish at Wild Hog Bar and Grill

 

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 508 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, NY 11747

631-629-4674

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The Three Wise Animals

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 The Three Wise Animals 
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

Olives by the Sea

304 Sea Cliff Ave

Sea Cliff, NY

516-671-6548

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In time for this Christmas!!!! 

The Three Wise Animals

By Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Jr. ~ Illustrated by Alice Melzer

 Published by Allbook Books for copies contact 

www.allbook-books.com

E-mail: Maxwell623@aol.com or alicemelz@yahoo.com

$10.00 per copy, plus shipping and handling.

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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.”"

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

Art Under Glass helps open Tilles Center 30th Season

For Immediate Release                                                  

September 2010                                                                                 

                                                                                            

Art Under Glass helps open 
Tilles Center 30^th 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 5^th year of presenting unusual, cutting edge, displays exhibited in the open, blank canvas space, that is the Atrium of Tilles Center.

Jerelyn Hanrahan is an internationally accomplished artist, professor and curator. She was recently listed by Long Island Pulse magazine as a VIP artist for 2010. Her two and three-dimensional, public sculpture, museum and gallery installations, video and digital work are exhibited, published and awarded throughout North America and Europe.

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

“The Science of Fringematics”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2010 Long Island Fringe Festival
“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.

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 at the Tilles Box Office 

720  Northernn Blvd

Brookville, NY 11548

by phone at  TILLESCHARGE 516-299-3100 

www.tillescenter.com 

www.ticketmaster.com 

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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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. 

 http://bobbygcando.blogspot.com

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. 

Hope to see you at the fundraiser for Long Island Artworks in August at Metropolitan Bistro 39 Roslyn Avenue in Sea Cliff, one of the many Gallery openings, concerts or poetry readings that make this land our home and especially at the 2010 Long Island Fringe Festival held at C.W.Post Campus - Long Island University - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, in September.

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.

Economic Impact

1. 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.

Art and Tourism

2. 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.

Arts and Education

3. 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.

Giving Back

4. 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.

Other Ways to Help

5. 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.

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......

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.

2010 Long Island Fringe Festival

Fringe festivals for 2010 - Applications are available online -

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Applications for the 2010 LI fringe festival.

Link for the info -
http://experiencelongisland.webs.com/LIFE%20Application%202010.pdf

Experience Long Island........for the FIRST time

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Taste of Long Island and Beyond

A little tapas for the senses is poised for the picking as you are invited to Experience Long Island 2009 this fall on September 25 26 27. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your daily routine, Experience Long Island is here at Tilles Center on the C.W.Post Campus of Long Island University. Autumn will never be the same after you Experience Long Island on the fringe. See past and present Poet Laureates from Nassau & Suffolk Counties saying what’s on their minds on “The Isle of Words”, have an interactive demonstration of pulling molten glass by Colby Glass and witness a human challenge in the person of Zafar Gill from Pakistan breaking his own Guinness World Record. Relax with an Art Walk through the “Inner Ring” Art Exhibit in Tilles Center and a sculpture “hunt” with works from festival artists and the Hillwood Art Museum. The Atrium will be transformed into the “Mall of Imagination” so you may purchase memorabilia from and vote for your favorite fringing artists.

A $5 Admission bracelet will be your entry to purchase tickets for any of these daytime performances on Saturday or Sunday. Prices range from free to $10. You may buy tickets by going to Tilles Center website: http://www.tillescenter.org or grab an order form to FAX or snail mail or call 516-299-3100 or drop by and visit the box office. We have so many ways to get tickets that you have no excuse, but if you need more convincing; each evening will culminate in a performance on Tilles mainstage.

All Tilles Center, mainstage, evening, performance tickets are $20 - $40.

Friday September 25, start at 7PM with the jazz stylings of the Steve Adelson Stick Tet & special guest Rachel Z, “A Series of Transitions” with the dance theatrics of Just Left of Center, “Ocean Dreams” is pianist Jane Leslies musical visions combined with the vocal stylings of Kara Cornell, and the solo show, “Decades Apart- Reflections of Three Gay Men” from Rick Pulos.

On Saturday September 26, starting again at 7PM we will present, “Songs Unplugged + Unrecorded” by Singer/Songwriter Eden White, “Divergence” modern dance by Circle of Dance Repertory Company, “The Neon Man and Me”. as seen on PBS, performed by Slash Coleman and the rousing Spanish dance of “Por Callejeros” from Pasion Flamenca.

Our closing performance on Sunday September 27at 3PM will feature the “Floyd Explosion” with the 12 member Suck it Easy Band,the Post Concert Dance Company featuring the choreography of company graduates Gina Allis and Christine Guglia, the uninhibited dance theater of Mad Cap Dance and the musings of renaissance man Jay Jii.

Three days of amazing entertainment for less than the price of one Broadway show.
Enjoy great emerging and professional performers for an incredible value at an
event whose time has come. Be there as we unveil the talent at your doorstep.

For more information call - Tilles Box Office 516-299-3100

Email - fringe@debbydoll.com

Contact us: http://www.debbydoll.com http://www.tillescenter.org

There can only be one first...

Just to refresh.
This is the latest update about Experience Long Island.
It is 73 days until the festival.
Tickets are on sale and selling well. I am very pleased and excited. The performers are all charged up. We were having an interesting encounter with ticketmaster, but hopefully, that is cleared up.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts hosts “Fr _ _ g * 2009 - Experience Long Island,” a three-day event in the great tradition of the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival. Produced by The Artists Group, this is a one-of-a-kind showcase for innovative music, dance, theater and visual art that highlights the work of many of Long Island’s most creative visual and performing artists.

The festival will be held at Tilles Center and at other venues on the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.

September 25, 26, 27, 2009.

“Fr _ _ g * 2009 - Experience Long Island” is a trip... into the world of muse. A feast for the senses, every creative discipline is presented at venues ringing the fringe of our mainstage, Tilles Center.

Grab this opportunity to taste dance, music, poetry and song, to drink in the spirit of form and space during a weekend devoted to art on the edge.

The festival opens Friday night, September 25 with a Tilles Center mainstage show featuring Steve Adelson Stick-Tet.

Highlights on Saturday, September 26 include performances at seven venues plus four mainstage shows, one featuring vocalist Eden White in 40, a new musical.

Sunday, September 27 is no less packed with artistic excitement. In addition to performances in seven venues throughout the day, the festival finale on the Tilles Center mainstage stars The Suck It Easy Band in Floyd Explosion.

Tickets are immediately available for Tilles Center mainstage.
Tickets for the other performances of “Experience Long Island”
go on sale July 31.

Tickets @ http://www.tillescenter.org

TILLESCHARGE @ 516-299-3100

For more information about FR_ _ G* 2009 - Experience Long Island go to: http://experiencelongisland.webs.com

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The NEW FAN page on facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Experience-Long-Island/92711466044

There can only be one First

Tilles Center will open its 09-10 season by hosting the first ever Long Island Fr _ _g * Festival produced by The Artists Group. A showcase for innovative music, dance, theater and visual art; definitely an event who's time has come.

The festival will be held on the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

September 25, 26, 27, 2009.

It’s a trip... into the world of muse. A feast for the senses, every creative discipline is presented at eight venues around the fringe of our mainstage, Tilles Center. This will be an opportunity to taste dance, music, poetry and song, drink in the spirit of form and space and join us for a weekend of art on the edge.

A little information about Fringe history...

The Edinburgh International Festival was launched in 1947 as a post-war initiative to re-unite Europe through culture. The Festival proved to be so successful that it inspired more performers than there was room for, eight theater companies turned up uninvited with the aim to take advantage of the large theater crowds and showcase their own, more alternative, theater. It got its name in the following year (1948) after Robert Kemp, a Scottish playwright and journalist, wrote during the second Edinburgh International Festival:‘Round the fringe of official Festival drama, there seems to be more private enterprise than before …I am afraid some of us are not going to be at home during the evenings!’. Since this time many different versions of the Fringe Festival have proliferated around the globe and have flourished by showcasing the many styles of creative arts.

The Artists Group presents Artmosphere LIVE @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts - Long Island, N.Y.

ARTMOSPHERE Rehearsal ACT I Scene 4 FIRE

The Artists Group presents Artmosphere LIVE @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts - Long Island, N.Y.

ARTMOSPHERE Rehearsal ACT I Scene 3 AIR