Monthly Archives: April 2010

Some photos and thoughts from Guitar Extravaganza

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Ki

Photos from the Guitar Extravaganza: Salute to Tony Mottola performance at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College, April 2010. Continue reading →

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Video: A taste of Eric Clapton – Layla video on youtube

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Ki

This is a video of Eric Clapton, himself, playing Layla. The Long Island band, Chronicles, will pay tribute to blues/rock guitar legend Eric Clapton on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7:30pm. Continue reading →

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Chronicles tribute to Eric Clapton: Friday, 4/30/2010 at DHPAC

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Ki

The Dix Hills Performing Arts center will present Chronicles in an authentic tribute to the career of blues/rock guitar legend Eric Clapton on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Chronicles features veteran Long Island musicians George Clinton, Donny Waller, Bobby Simons, Ricky Panzica and Steve Stewart. Continue reading →

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Sad news for FTC community: Bob Emry, a former FTC Professor, passed away

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Ki

Bob Emry was a drummer and composer who taught for many years at Five Towns College. He died peacefully on March 24, 2010. There will be a memorial in Woodstock, NY on Saturday, May 1st. Continue reading →

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3 Outstanding Student Shows!

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Box Officer

At the end of April, into the beginning of May, DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center on the campus of Five Towns College will be offering a number of wonderful shows — from classical music to The Great American Songbook and from piano to guitar. Excellent Long Island events. Yes, there are things to do on Long Island this week! Continue reading →

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Tues. April 27, 2010: Mostly Barbershop at 7:30pm

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Ki

Event announcement: An Evening of “Mostly Barbershop”, A Capella Singing, directed by Five Town’s College Professor Wayne Grimmer. Featuring the Five Towns College A Capella Ensembles (unaccompanied vocal), the Island Hills Chorus and the Long Island Sound chorus, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Continue reading →

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Coming up: Fun musical theatre – The Full Monty

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Ki

On Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2nd, Five Towns College Theatre Department will present The Full Monty at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. The Full Monty was nominated on Broadway for Best Musical, Best Musical Score, Best Choreography, Best Direction, and Best Book of a Musical. Continue reading →

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Sunday afternoon at DHPAC: Beatles love songs with Gathering Time

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Ki

An archival video, and info about Gathering Time. Gathering Time will perform at DHPAC at Five Towns College, Long Island, New York on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2pm. The show is “Beatles Love Songs with Gathering Time”. Continue reading →

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Learn more about Uppercut…

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Ki

Uppercut will be performing at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College tonight, Saturday, April 24, 2010. If you are looking for things to do on Long Island, this show is a great choice! Continue reading →

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“Guitar Extravaganza” – Thurs., April 29th

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Box Officer

On Thursday, April 29, 2010, DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College will present a “Guitar Extravaganza”. This performance is a salute to Tony Mottola, whose musical experience included jazz and orchestra, radio and TV. Performers include feature John Kelly; Five Towns College guitar students; and musician/professors Peter Rogine and Steve Briody. Continue reading →

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