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Linda's Long Island, NY Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Concert, Food & Wine Benefit for East End Food Pantry Network

Friday July 31, 2009
To benefit the East End Food Pantry Network, John Kowalenko and Cheryl Stair of Art of Eating and Hampton Event Management International will present “Ladles of Love,” a concert ... Read More

Savings, Wine Tastings at Tellers

Thursday July 30, 2009
Tellers Chophouse is celebrating its 10th anniversary all week from Sunday, August 2 to Friday, August 7 with savings and savory offerings for visitors to the restaurant. Among the highlights ... Read More

Port Washington/Manhasset Bay Kayak Run on August 8

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Do you love going out on the water under your own power? Then bring your own kayak or rent one for the fifth annual Port Washington/Manhasset Bay Kayak Run. Starting ... Read More

Governor Paterson Urges NYS Agencies to Expedite Review of the LI Lighthouse

Wednesday July 29, 2009
This week, Governor Paterson called for state agencies to expedite their review of the Lighthouse at Long Island, a proposed multi-billion dollar project that would develop the current 150-acre ... Read More

Bats: Up Close & Personal

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Bats are a lot more interesting than those flapping "children of the night" that you see in vampire movies. Learn the real deal about these fascinating creatures. Tomorrow, Wednesday, ... Read More

Savings on Blueberry Teas at SerendipiTea

Tuesday July 28, 2009
It's blueberry season, and to celebrate, SerendipiTea, an artisanal tea boutique in Manhasset, is offering a 20 percent discount on all of its blueberry teas and tisanes. The offer is ... Read More

Overlook Beach Clean-Up This Sunday

Monday July 27, 2009
Bubble by djella, a boutique and learning center in Babylon, presents its first annual Bubble Beach and Park Clean-Up this Sunday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at ... Read More

Vladimir Nielsen Piano Festival of Sag Harbor

Saturday July 25, 2009
The Vladimir Nielsen Piano Festival will present the first of its 2009 young virtuoso concerts on Saturday, August 8 at 5p.m. at its 64 Laurel Trail venue in Sag Harbor. ... Read More

Atlantis Marine World Celebrates Shark Week

Friday July 24, 2009
Philippe Cousteau, grandson of the legendary Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, will be getting up close and personal with Atlantis Marine World’s sharks during their Shark Week Live! Celebration tomorrow, Saturday, July ... Read More

Long Island Man Aided al Qaeda

Friday July 24, 2009
By now, you've heard the news that a Long Island man, Bryant Neal Vinas, admitted in a federal court in Brooklyn that he had trained with al Qaeda. He also ... Read More

Garvies Point Day - August 1

Thursday July 23, 2009
Take the whole family to Garvies Point Day on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m .to 5 p.m. The kids will enjoy exploring the museum and preserve, and learning to ... Read More

Outdoor Surf Cinema at The Surf Lodge, Montauk

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Surf's up... and this time, with a serving of free films. The Surf Lodge, 183 Edgemere Street in Montauk, hosts the 2009 Outdoor Surf Cinema presented by Dos Equis © ... Read More

Free Responsible Dog Ownership Class in Islip

Tuesday July 21, 2009
The Town of Islip is offering a Responsible Dog Ownership class tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will teach basic training advice and techniques, ... Read More

Vassily Primakov Will Perform Schubert, Brahms & Chopin on Piano

Monday July 20, 2009
The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council presents its Orient Summer Music Salons, starting on Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. with acclaimed, Moscow-born pianist Vassily Primakov in a concert of ... Read More

Cruise Night Car Shows in Oyster Bay

Sunday July 19, 2009
Every Tuesday night from 5 to 10 p.m., now through September 29th, Oyster Bay holds its Cruise Nights. Sponsored by the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce, car and motorcycle ... Read More

Andy Warhol's Portrait of Michael Jackson Temporarily Removed From Auction

Thursday July 16, 2009
The Vered Gallery in East Hampton was poised to auction off an Andy Warhol painting of Michael Jackson, shown wearing a bright red jacket from this Thriller days. The auction ... Read More

Soldier Ride - The Hamptons - July 25

Wednesday July 15, 2009
On Saturday, July 25, starting at 9 a.m., the Second Annual Soldier Ride The Hamptons, Bike Ride and Walk will take place in memory of Marine Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter ... Read More

Royal Pains Filmed in the Hamptons

Tuesday July 14, 2009
The Hamptons come alive in the summer, so it should come as no surprise that these hip & trendy areas on Long Island have often served as the backdrops for ... Read More

Free Presentation on Solar Electricity & More

Monday July 13, 2009
Interested in solar electricity to save money and go green? Tonight, Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m., go to Greener Country, a store that sells sustainable wares, for a free ... Read More

Wine, Roses & Lavender at Bridge Gardens

Saturday July 11, 2009
On Friday, July 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., enjoy wine from winemaker Roman Roth, hors d'oeuvres from Janet O'Brien Caterers, Inc., chocolates from Mische Bacher of Sacred Sweets and ... Read More

Happy Birthday, Nikola Tesla!

Friday July 10, 2009
On July 10, 1856, Nikola Tesla was born in what is now Croatia. He became one of the leading scientific minds of modern times, yet not everyone has heard of ... Read More

Celebrate the East End's Farming Community

Friday July 10, 2009
The Peconic Land Trust's annual Farmstand Heritage Celebration is now underway. Every summer, the East End's farm stands and farmers' markets are open for business, and you can buy fresh, ... Read More

ArtHamptons - International Art Fair This Weekend

Thursday July 9, 2009
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 10 through 12, the premier art event in the Hamptons will be held, with modern and contemporary art for sale. National and international collectors ... Read More

Peter King Speaks Out on Michael Jackson

Tuesday July 7, 2009
There's a video that's been going viral since it came out a few days ago. Congressman Peter King spoke out against the media's coverage of the death of Michael Jackson, ... Read More

Long Island Sand on Governors Island

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Want to see more of Long Island's sandy shores? Then maybe you should take a trip to Governors Island in New York Harbor. That's where you'll find 300 tons of ... Read More

Oyster Bay's FREE "Music Under The Stars"

Monday July 6, 2009
Starting tonight, Monday, July 6, and continuing through Tuesday, August 11th, the town of Oyster Bay will present its FREE "Music Under The Stars 2009" events. The shows will be ... Read More

Future Wind Farm Off LI's South Shore?

Monday July 6, 2009
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), the New York Power Authority, Con Ed and other agencies are looking into the possibility of building a wind farm off the south ... Read More

Adelphi University Listed as a "Best Buy"

Sunday July 5, 2009
The 2010 Fiske Guide to Colleges is out now, and for the fourth consecutive year, it lists Adelphi University as one of 44 "Best Buys" in higher education. According to ... Read More

Brookhaven Amphitheater - Outdoor Movies

Friday July 3, 2009
Combine your love of the great outdoors with a movie on a huge screen. The Brookhaven Amphitheater features Movie Nights this month and next. The cost is only $5 per ... Read More

Midsummer Night at Old Westbury Gardens - New Date

Thursday July 2, 2009
Old Westbury Gardens has had to postpone its Midsummer Night event twice because of thunderstorms. But don't despair. They're going to hold this event on Saturday, July 18 from ... Read More

Gossip Girl Scene on Long Island

Wednesday July 1, 2009
According to BuddyTV.com, a scene for the third season of Gossip Girl was shot in Old Westbury this week. Cast members including Leighton Meester were filming a Fourth of July segment ... Read More

All-American Animals at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary

Wednesday July 1, 2009
To celebrate Independence Day, The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay, will present a program on Sunday, July 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. for ... Read More
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