Monthly Archives: January 2010
5 Great Reasons To See Jazz Live (plus your reasons in the comments!)
This is the second post in a series of “5 Great Reasons” articles, created by the DHPAC staff and performers, in hopes you will add to the list! Our Executive Director, Sandy Hinden, presents his… 5 Great Reasons to See … Continue reading
Q & A for our DHPAC Billie Holiday tribute this Sunday, Jan. 31st
Who’s playing? The vocalist will be Tierney Ryan (see interview below.) The band will be John Ray on bass, Chris Anderson on drums, Michael Farrell on saxophone, plus two Five Towns College professor/performers — Scott Ballin on piano and Steve … Continue reading
New series – “5 Great Reasons”: Help us explain the value of live performances!
A list of reasons why local and live music is best. The DHPAC community gathers thoughts on supporting local musicians, and on the value of live, music experiences. Continue reading
“Billie Holiday Tribute” – This Sunday
by Steve Briody I’m happy to be participating in an upcoming show which is sure to be outstanding. It will feature some of the very best jazz standards that had been recorded/performed by Billie Holiday. The group is led by … Continue reading
Five Towns College Community News: FTC wins “Best Art School” designation
For 2010, Five Towns College has been voted “Best Art School on Long Island” in the Long Island Press contest. Continue reading
Five Towns College Community News: Film professor receives cinematography award
Sol Negrin is a professor at Five Towns College. On February 27, 2010, he will be presented with the Presidents Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. Continue reading
This just in: Chronicles/Eric Clapton tribute show added
A new show was added to the 2010 winter/spring line-up at DHPAC. Friday, April 30th at 7:30 pm: Tribute to Eric Clapton with Chronicles $25. Tickets at the DHPAC box office on line or at (631) 656-2148.
Guitar Fall Festival has new fan page on FaceBook
All through the year, DHPAC offers programs featuring wonderful, guitar performances. Please check out our current program where you will find the opportunity to hear guitar performances from Beatles tributes to jazz guitar. And, in the Fall, Five Towns College … Continue reading
Wyclef Jean, former FTC student, adds voice to Haiti relief efforts
Wyclef Jean is a former Five Towns College Student. An AP story notes, “Wyclef Jean is one of Haiti’s most famous sons and his tweeting about the earthquake there has been a galvanizing force on the web.” Continue reading
Reviewing 2009: Press coverage for “Raisin In The Sun”
Background, review and press clip of the performance of Lorraine Hansberry’s play “Raising in the Sun” at Five Towns College, November 2009. Continue reading