Monthly Archives: February 2010

One night: Two great things happening at DHPAC

Feedback about John Blenn’s new comedy “Better Hue”. And, a report from a rehearsal of Tommy — the musical based on The Who’s double-album rock opera. Continue reading

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Thanks to Bucky Pizzarrelli

by Steve Briody   The Five towns College community was honored to have all-time guitar legend Bucky Pizzarrelli perform last Friday evening. Not only did he sound incredible, but the music students had a chance to have an afternoon “jam session” … Continue reading

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Photos and thoughts: Bucky Pizzarelli at DHPAC

Photos and review of the Bucky Pizzarelli, 7-string guitar performance at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. Continue reading

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Photos: Open Jam with Bucky Pizzarelli…

At Five Towns College, Jazz Master Bucky Pizzarelli performed in an open jam with music students. Bucky Pizzarelli will be performing at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College tonight, February 12, 2010. Continue reading

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It’s snowing on Long Island…

It’s snowing on Long Island. Musings about The Season and culture in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. Includes program notes for DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. Continue reading

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Someone on Craig’s List complimented our recent Ed Palermo/Zappa show

Link to a short review of the DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Art Center show “Ed Palermo Band Plays Zappa”, performed on February 5, 2010. Continue reading

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The Who’s Tommy — at the Superbowl Sunday night: at DHPAC in March.

Tonight, The Who will perform at The Superbowl. In March, the musical, The Who’s “Tommy”, will be performed in Dix Hills, Long Island at the DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. Continue reading

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Report on Ed Palermo show…

Quick review/report back of Ed Palermo Plays Zappa concert at the DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. Continue reading

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Special Guest Blogger with “5 Great Reasons to See Live Theater”

John Blenn is Playwright-In-Residence at Five Towns College.His newest play is “A Better Hue”, comedy theatre that pokes fun at the field of self-improvement and motivational speakers. You can see his play at DHPAC Friday-Sunday, February 19-21st. Tickets available: here. … Continue reading

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Fan Video: LI Sings The Beatles, Part 1

Fan video and review of the show “Long Island Sings The Beatles” at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. Young people from the Islip area and from Brentwood School perform. A student from Haiti dedicated her performance to those in Haiti who are suffering. Chet, a young rock band who usually play electric, performed an inspiring, acoustic set that roused the audience. Continue reading

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