Monthly Archives: February 2010

A Feast of Music Videos

A feast of video from shows performed on stage at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. Includes performances by: Joe Khul, Larry Brittain, the band Chet, the band X-Session, Gerry Saulter and more. A lot of video from the show “John Lennon: A Day in the Life” multi-media celebration and live concert in honor of John Lennon’s birthday. Held at DHPAC on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Continue reading

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New Tommy video: Straight from The Sound/Video Crew

A video promotion of The Who’s Tommy, which will play at The DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center on March 11-14, 2010. Among the cast, and appearing in the promo are: Matt Eisen, Will Rivera, Tiana Salmon, Alicia Jagrup, Tim Howard, Kiley McDonald, Jean Bonavita and Brian Cerdelli. Continue reading

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Celebrate the Beatles: Mostly Moptop on March 20, 2010

On March 20, 2010, Beatles tribute band Mostly Moptop will perform at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. The band is made up of John Tabacco, Anthony Pomes, Edward Franz and Paul Barkan. With guest musicians to add to the magic of the evening. Continue reading

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Sneak Peak: Rehearsal video for The Who’s Tommy at DHPAC

A behind-the-scenes rehearsal video for the Five Towns College Theater Department’s production of the musical, Tommy, based on The Who’s double album rock opera. Performances will be on stage at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College in Long Island, New York. Continue reading

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Upcoming shows at DHPAC

Upcoming shows at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, a Long Island music venue: Tommy, March 11-14; Tribute to Bossa Nova, March 19, Mostly Moptop/Beatles, March 20; South Shore Syncopators with Holly Sickinger, March 21, 2010. Continue reading

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Everyone’s excited about Tommy

Tonight, VH1 rebroadcast a 2008 tribute to The Who. In March, DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center will present a live performance of the musical Tommy. Continue reading

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Video of Bucky Pizzarelli: In The Zone

Quick interview with jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and host, Professor Peter Rogine. Learn Bucky Pizzarelli’s theories about “The Zone” in improv. From a performance on February 12, 2010 at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College, Long Island, New York. Continue reading

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Great coverage for Better Hue/Tommy/DHPAC at Village Tattler

Local on-line newspaper, The Village Tattler, did a story about the DHPAC shows Better Hue (currently showing) and Tommy (coming up in March 2010). Continue reading

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Video: Interview with John Blenn…Better Hue Comedy Theatre!

Video with an interview of writer/director John Blenn, concerning his new show, Better Hue Comedy Theatre. Also includes photos from the opening night performance at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College in Long Island, New York. Continue reading

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What’s in a name? Some name stories from DHPAC…

How do you, personally, say DHPAC, as in, the abbreviation for “Dix Hills Performing Arts Center”?

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