Monthly Archive for March, 2010

Shakespeare on Long Island: Macbeth at DHPAC/FTC

Published on March 31, 2010 in Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: Beth Gwara, Brendan Cayton, Dix Hills, Five Towns College, James Beneduce, Kathy Curtiss, Larry Brittain, Lawrence Brittain, Long Island, Long Island events, Long Island Shakespeare, Long Island theatre, Luke Focco, Mary Jane Newmann, Ryan Mueller, Sandy Hinden, set design, Shakespeare, Shakespearean Theater, Shakespearean Theatre, Sherry Kfare, Stones of Stenness, Things to do on Long Island, three witches.

If you search around the web, you will find articles lamenting the lack of Shakespeare: Not enough chances to see Shakespeare; and too many students who have never seen a Shakespearean play. Even more reason to come check out the Five Towns College Theatre Department production of Macbeth on April 15-18, 2010.

Brendan Cayton as Macbeth. Mary Jane Newmann as Lady Macbeth.

DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center presents an updated version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This Five Towns College Theatre Department production of the classic Celtic drama is an ode to ambition and vanity. It will be staged April 15 to 18, 2010 at DHPAC on the campus of Five Towns College in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. Continue reading ‘Shakespeare on Long Island: Macbeth at DHPAC/FTC’

Coming up at DHPAC…something for everyone

Published on March 30, 2010 in Beatles, Cabaret, Comedy, John Lennon, Music, Performances, Rock and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: Beatles, Gathering Time, Jackie Marling, jokes, Long Island events, Long Island music, Long Island Shakespeare, Long Island theatre, Macbeth, Shakespeare, Shakesperian Theatre, Steely Dan, The Joke Man, Tower of Power, Uppercut.

We often try to come up with lists or slogans to try to describe all the kinds of shows that we have at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. One phrase says, “FTC Rising Stars…The Best Regional Performers…and World Entertainers!” Our Executive Director, Sandy Hinden, writes, “At the Center you will find …’We Rock!’…’Broadway the Easyway’…’The Jazz Masters are here!’…and more….” We tried to come up with a good summary when we created our category list on the sidebar. Though, we do so many events it’s hard to describe.

For instance…below are our five upcoming shows, including: theatre, comedy and music. Choose only the categories you like, or take a leap and explore something new.
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“Beginnings” – This Friday Night

Published on March 25, 2010 in Music, Performances and Rock. 0 Comments Tags: Chicago, Chicago cover band, Chicago Transit Authority, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Long Island events, Long Island music, rock history, Saturday in the Park, Steve Briody.

by Steve Briody

“Beginnings” is a phenomenal band who pays tribute to one of the most influential groups in rock’s history – “Chicago”. The band includes several of my friends/colleagues, so I have heard first-hand what an amazing job they do performing dozens of Chicago’s top-10 hits, which span an amazing 40 years. Please be sure not to miss this group’s top-notch vocals and horn section. “Saturday In The Park”, “25 Or 6 To 4″, “Colour My World”…..you’ll surely hear them all!

The show is this Friday evening, March 26, at 7:30pm at DHPAC.

Best, -Steve

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

Published on March 24, 2010 in Music History, Performances and Rock. 0 Comments Tags: Beginnings, Box Office, Chicago, DHPAC, Dix Hills, horn section, Long Island cover band, Long Island events, Long Island music, Long Island tickets.

The Long Island band, Beginnings, will play at DHPAC/Dix Hill Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:30pm. This group 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. Tickets at (631) 656-2148 or here.

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

Published on March 22, 2010 in Community, Jazz, Music, Performances and Rock. 0 Comments Tags: Beatles, Bossa Nova, Dix Hills, Eleanora Bianchini, Felipe Salles, Five Towns College, Holly Sickinger, Jazz, Long Island events, Long Island music, moon, South Shore Syncopators, Spring, World Music.

What a beautiful weekend on Long Island! It was the beginning of Spring, and the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center was prepared to celebrate. Here are some quick highlights of the three shows we presented this past weekend, including 2 videos, pictures, and FaceBook notes. (And, check out the photo of the moon “blinking” at us from a beautiful, clear, sky on the day before Spring officially arrived.) Counting down the shows backwards:

Show 1: On Sunday afternoon, DHPAC presented “South Shore Syncopators, featuring Holly Sickinger”. For this show, we have a FaceBook report from some of the band members: Continue reading ‘This past weekend: DHPAC smiles at Spring, and Spring winks back’

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

Published on March 20, 2010 in Jazz, Music, Music History, Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: 1920s, 1930's, Holly Sickinger, jazz video, Long Island events, Long Island jazz, Long Island music, pre-swing, South Shore Syncopators, swing music, video.

Early Jazz… The Dance Music of the 20s & 30s
South Shore Syncopators, featuring vocalist Holly Sickinger
At DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College
Sunday, March 21st at 2pm
Tickets: $20

Some words about the show. But, first, a really wild video of the South Shore Syncopators in action. This show is going to be lots of fun!

The ten-piece South Shore Syncopators Dance Orchestra and their roster of fine vocalists bring the era of radio back to life in Radio Nights, a “remote broadcast” performance featuring the music of Paul Whiteman, Ted Weems, Bing Crosby, Al Jolson and others… Continue reading ‘Sunday afternoon, March 21st: Early Jazz with South Shore Syncopators’

Five Towns College SAB presents “Fashion Against Cancer”

Published on March 19, 2010 in Community and Music. 0 Comments Tags: DJ Ernie B, EO Squad, Fashion Show, Five Towns College, Long Island events, Long Island Fashion, P. Diddy, Suddyn, Syndee Winters.

Thursday, March 25th. Doors open at 7pm.

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Gotta get that Bossa Nova beat…fun videos

Published on March 19, 2010 in Jazz, Music and Performances. 0 Comments Tags: Bossa Nova, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Dizzy Gillespie, Eleonora Bianchini, Felipe Salles, Five Towns College, live music, Long Island events, Long Island live music, Long Island music.

Tonight! Friday 19, 2010 at DHPAC you can sway to the Bossa Nova. Don’t remember that Bossa Nova beat? Or, want a little beat to carry you through the day?…Check out these classic, Bossa Nova videos. Then come experience Bossa Nova in person with us…

Tribute to Bossa Nova – Felipe Salles Quintet & vocalist Eleanora Bianchini Tickets at dhpac.org or (631) 656-2148.

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Dizzy Gillespie – One Note Samba

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Don’t Miss “Tribute to Bossa Nova” Friday

Published on March 17, 2010 in Jazz, Music and Performances. 0 Comments Tags: Bossa Nova, Dix Hills, Felipe Salles, Long Island events, Long Island music, saxophone, saxophonist, Steve Briody.

By Steve Briody

I (and many others) consider internationally-known Felipe Salles to be one of the finest saxophonist/composers today. It’s always been an honor to play with him, and now the Five Towns College community will get the chance to see him perform this coming Friday evening at DHPAC.

Be sure NOT TO MISS this show, as it is rare to see this kind of world-class musicianship on Long Island. Salles, his band, and vocalist Eleonora Bianchini will give one of the most impressive concerts of the year – authentically delivering many well known bossa nova classics.

I’ll be there….Friday evening 3/19. Show time is 7:30. Looking forward to seeing you. Best, SB

Video: Getting In The Pre-Swing with Holly Sickinger

Published on March 17, 2010 in Comedy, Community, Jazz, Music, Music History, Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: Bing Crosby, Bix Beiderbecke, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Holly Sickinger, Long Island events, Long Island music, Long Island theatre, Long Island vocalists, Paul Whiteman, South Shore Syncopators, Ted Weems, vocalists.

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