Monthly Archives: March 2010

Shakespeare on Long Island: Macbeth at DHPAC/FTC

The Five Towns College Theatre Department will be presenting Shakespeare’s Macbeth on April 15-18 at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Five Towns College, in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. Continue reading

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Coming up at DHPAC…something for everyone

Some upcoming shows at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College campus, Long Island, New York. Shows include: Shakespearean theatre, Comedy, Caberet, Beatles music and more. Continue reading

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“Beginnings” – This Friday Night

Musician Steve Briody recommends an upcoming performance of the band Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College in Long Island, NY. Steve Briody notes: “”Beginnings” is a phenomenal band who pays tribute to one of the most influential groups in rock’s history – ‘Chicago’.” Continue reading

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Video: Beginnings — playing DHPAC on Friday, March 26, 2010

The Long Island band, Beginnings, will play at DHPAC/Dix Hill Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College on Friday, March 26, 2010. The band celebrates the band Chicago, bringing in the flavor of the diverse musical history of the City of Chicago. Come see a great rock n’ roll band, with horns. Continue reading

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This past weekend: DHPAC smiles at Spring, and Spring winks back

On the first weekend of Spring, DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College presented three, wonderful shows: Friday night was a Tribute to Bossa Nova; Saturday night was a tribute to the Beatles with the band Mostly Moptop; and Sunday was pre-swing/early jazz music with South Shore Syncopators. Reports, photos and videos of these events is included in this post. Continue reading

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Sunday afternoon, March 21st: Early Jazz with South Shore Syncopators

South Shore Syncopators, featuring vocalist Holly Sickinger, will perform at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College on Sunday, March 21st at 2pm. The South Shore Syncopators features early jazz… the dance music of the 1920s & 1930s. Continue reading

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Five Towns College SAB presents “Fashion Against Cancer”

On Thursday, March 25, 2010, the Five Towns College Student Activities Board is presenting a fashion show — Fashion Against Cancer, with DJ Ernie B and host Syndee Winters. Continue reading

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Gotta get that Bossa Nova beat…fun videos

Two videos to get you in the mood for Bossa Nova event at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College: Tribute to Bossa Nova – Felipe Salles Quintet & vocalist Eleanora Bianchini Tickets at dhpac.org or (631) 656-2148. Continue reading

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Don’t Miss “Tribute to Bossa Nova” Friday

Musician Steve Briody writes about an upcoming performance of saxophonist Felipe Salles. The show is “Tribute to Bossa Nova” with Felipe Salles Quintet and Eleanora Bianchini. Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:30pm at DHPAC at Five Towns College. Continue reading

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Video: Getting In The Pre-Swing with Holly Sickinger

Video of a pre-show interview with vocalist Holly Sickinger. The ten-piece dance orchestra “South Shore Syncopators”, featuring Holly Sickinger, will appear on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2pm at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. Continue reading

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