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Linda's Long Island, NY Blog February 2009 Archive

By Linda Tagliaferro, About.com Guide to Long Island, NY

Steinway Piano Gallery on Long Island

Friday February 27, 2009
Long Island now has its very own Steinway & Sons piano gallery at 505 Walt Whitman Road in Melville. Grand opening events from March 5-8 are free, and include: Steinway artist ... Read More

Verdi's Aida at Tilles Center this Sunday

Tuesday February 24, 2009
This Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m., Tilles Center in Brookville presents one of Giuseppe Verdi's most famous operas, Aida. Performed by the singers, dancers and full orchestra of the ... Read More

Smoking Cessation Program Starts This Wednesday, February 25th

Monday February 23, 2009
Want to look and feel healthier? Concerned that your second-hand smoke is harming your family and friends? Help is on the way. Sign up for a free Smoking Cessation Program, ... Read More

The Long Island Film Festival

Friday February 20, 2009
Celebrating its 25th year, the Long Island Film Festival will present four evenings of independent films and panel discussions at venues in Sea Cliff and Glen Cove. Many of the ... Read More

Brangelina on Long Island

Wednesday February 18, 2009
The big buzz on the North Shore is the future arrival of Brad and Angelina and their six children. Life & Style magazine and others have reported that the celebrity couple ... Read More

Student Poetry Contest

Tuesday February 17, 2009
Do you know a student in grades 3-12 who enjoys writing poetry? The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents its 23rd Annual Poetry Contest. The deadline for submissions is March 9, ... Read More

Black History Month

Thursday February 12, 2009
Take the kids to the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City to celebrate Black History Month. Among the programs honoring African Americans, there's Journey with Johnson on Monday, February ... Read More

Valentine's Day

Thursday February 5, 2009
February 14th is fast approaching, and you might still be wondering what you're going to go for a romantic Valentine's Day on Long Island. Luckily, even at this late date, there's ... Read More

Want to Increase Your Wine I.Q.?

Monday February 2, 2009
Don't know the difference between a Cabernet and a Chardonnay? Want to know more about Burgundy and Beaujolais? Then sign up for a Wine Education class at Jazz 'n' ... Read More

Texting While Driving Is Illegal in Nassau

Monday February 2, 2009
Don’t text and drive in Nassau County, or you could face a hefty fine. The Anti-Text Messaging While Driving Law, authored by Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury), went into ... Read More

Five Cures for Cabin Fever

Sunday February 1, 2009
Had it with the long, chilling winters in Long Island? Tired of staying at home to escape the cold? It’s time to get out and enjoy the season! Here are ... Read More

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