Long Island's Art, Music, Theater, and Culture Scene
Harmony Vineyards, Long Island, NY
Harmony Vineyards also has a modern art gallery in its tasting house.
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series
Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville, NY
Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville, NY - replica of Ghiberti's door panels. A Long Island church boasts exact replicas of Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise."
FREE Summer Concerts and Movies in Port Jefferson, NY
FREE Summer Concerts and Movies in Port Jefferson, NY.
FREE Summer Concerts - Sag Harbor, NY - Windmill Wednesdays
FREE Summer Concerts - Sag Harbor, NY - Windmill Wednesdays. Find out about the free summer concerts in Sag Harbor. Bring a blanket or folding chair, friends and the whole family.
FREE Summer Concerts - Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell - Saturday nights 2012
FREE Summer Concerts at the Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell - Saturday nights in 2012. Find out which bands are playing this summer.
FREE Summer Concerts - Tanger Outlets at the Arches, Deer Park, NY
FREE Summer Concerts - Tanger Outlets at the Arches, Deer Park, NY. Read about the free Sounds of Summer concerts on Long Island, NY.
Long Island's Harmony Vineyards FREE Summer Concerts 2013
Long Island's Harmony Vineyards FREE Summer Concerts 2013. Find out who's playing at this Suffolk County venue.
Robbie Rosen - American Idol Contestant from Merrick
Robbie Rosen - American Idol Contestant from Merrick, NY.
FREE Summer Concerts - Sag Harbor, NY. Find out about the free summer concerts in Sag Harbor. Bring a blanket or folding chair, friends and the whole family.
FREE Summer Concerts - Sag Harbor, NY. Find out about the free summer concerts in Sag Harbor. Bring a blanket or folding chair, friends and the whole family.
Top 10 Movies Filmed on Long Island
You're sitting in a movie theater and suddenly it's deja vu. That mansion or that long stretch of beach looks incredibly familiar. Were they places where you lived in a former lifetime? Not exactly. You're just recognizing landmarks on Long Island, often transformed into fictitious estates or towns by Hollywood film makers. Here are the Top 10 movies filmed on photogenic Long Island, NY. Buy or r…
Lisa Matassa, Long Island's Country Singer
Lisa Matassa, Long Island's Country Singer
interview with the Long Island Country star.
Northport FREE Summer Concerts & Family Nights
During the summer, the Northport, Long Island, NY, offers free concerts and family nights.
Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan and the Long Island Poetry Place
Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan and the Long Island Poetry Place
Interview with Long Island Artist Rachelle Krieger
Lindenhurst, NY Free Summer Concerts. Read about the lineup for free music in Lindenhurst this summer.
Lindenhurst, NY Free Summer Concerts. Read about the lineup for free music in Lindenhurst this summer.
Buy gifts for Twisted Sister and Dee Snider fans.
Did you know that Dee Snider, Twisted Sister's lead singer, has lived on Long Island for decades? Read the interview with Dee Snider to find out more about him and his great love for Long Island. If you're a Dee Snider and Twisted Sister fan or you're looking for gifts for a fan, here are some videos, CDs, T-shirts and more of the famous...
Where To See The Met Live in HD on Long Island
Where To See The Met Live in HD on Long Island. You don't have to leave Long Island in order to enjoy New York City's Metropolitan Opera. Thanks to The Met Live in HD, you can view select operas onscreen, broadcast live from the famous opera house, at a number of Nassau and Suffolk County movie theaters and other venues.
FREE Summer Concerts - International Music Nights Series - Eisenhower Park
FREE Summer Concerts - International Music Nights Series - Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre. FREE concerts in Eisenhower Park. List of scheduled concerts.
Do You Believe in the Long Island Medium?
Southold Free Summer Concerts - Summer Showcase Concert Series
Southold Free Summer Concerts - Summer Showcase Concert Series. The schedule for Southold Towns' FREE Summer Showcase Concert Series on Long Island, NY. Updated every year.
FREE Sunday Summer Concerts in Stony Brook
Every summer, you can relax on the Stony Brook Village Green and listen to FREE live music from 7 to 9 p.m.
FREE Summer Concerts - Piazza Ernesto Strada (Village of Westbury Square)
FREE Summer Concerts - Piazza Ernesto Strada (Village of Westbury Square.)
FREE Summer Concert Series - Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell- Friday nights 2012
FREE Summer Concert Series at the Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell. Read about the great line-up of free music at Jones Beach, Long Island, NY.
Long Island Concert Venues
You don't have to go all the way into New York City to enjoy world-class performances in concert venues. Long Island boasts wonderful performing arts centers and theaters where you can see celebrities as well as up-and-coming musicians. Here's a sampling of live concert venues on Long Island.
FREE Summer Concerts on Long Island
Throughout Long Island, there are summer concerts and many are for free. So take your pick of the following, bring blankets or chairs and sit back and listen to music ranging from classical to classic rock and everything in between.
Oyster Bay FREE Summer Concerts & Movies 2012
Come to the town of Oyster Bay for free concerts and movies. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair and site back, relax and listen to a variety of musical groups and watch your favorite classic movies.
FREE Summer Concerts on Long Island
Throughout Long Island, there are summer concerts and many are for free. So take your pick of the following, bring blankets or chairs and sit back and listen to music ranging from classical to classic rock and everything in between.
Outdoor Sculpture Garden at the Nassau County Museum of Art
The Nassau County Museum of Art features outdoor sculptures in addition to its indoor art exhibits. Take this photo tour of the grounds and read about some of the excellent sculptures on view.
Long Beach Free Summer Concerts
Come to the sprawling sands of Long Beach for free concerts every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the summer, beginning at 8 p.m.
Sayville, NY FREE Summer Concerts
Sayville, NY FREE Summer Concerts.
Town of Babylon FREE Summer Concerts 2012
Town of Babylon FREE Summer Concerts 2012. Find out which bands are playing in this summer concert series.
Black History Month Events on Long Island
February is Black History Month, and there's a wealth of events on Long Island to commemorate this month. Here are some of the places you can go to celebrate. If you know of other events that should be listed, please contact me at longisland@aboutguide.com . Thank you. NOTE: This page is updated annually. Here are the events for 2011.
Islip Arts Council School of Cultural Arts - Fall 2012 Classes
Islip Arts Council School of Cultural Arts - Fall 2012 Classes. Find out the schedule of art-related classes, workshops and lectures.
Glen Cove Downtown Sounds - FREE Concerts - 2012
Glen Cove Downtown Sounds - FREE Concerts - 2012. FREE music in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY
Huntington Summer Arts Festival 2012 - August listings
Huntington Summer Arts Festival 2012 - August listings. Find out who's playing at this FREE festival.
Long Island's FREE Museums for Active Military
Long Island's FREE Museums for Active Military. Read about Blue Star museums, where active military and their families enjoy free admission.
Musical Moments in Kings Park, NY - 2013
Musical Moments in Kings Park, NY - 2013
Huntington Summer Arts Festival 2012
Huntington Summer Arts Festival 2012 (June and July listings.) Find out who's playing at this FREE festival.
Long Island Celebrities: Interview with Twisted Sister's Dee Snider
Read About.com's interview with Dee Snider, Twisted Sister's frontman and native Long Islander.
Performances of The Nutcracker on Long Island
One of the most loved ballets, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl's encounters with both strange and wonderful creatures at Christmastime, all set to the captivating music of Tchaikovsky. The whole family will enjoy watching a live performance, and you don't have to go all the way into the city to see this beautiful ballet. Here...
December Calendar of Events on Long Island
NOTE: This page is updated annually.
It's time to get ready for the holidays and think about where to go to combat cabin fever. From holiday concerts to visits to adorned houses and even a Dickens Festival, there's plenty to do on Long Island this month.
Free Things to Do on Long Island
You don’t have to spend lots of money to enjoy Long Island. From free movies, concerts and plays to museums without admission fees, there’s plenty to see and do on Long Island without dipping deep into your wallet. Here are some places where you can have fun on Long Island for free.
FREE Summer Concerts at Eisenhower Park 2012
FREE Summer Concerts at Eisenhower Park 2012. See the schedule of cost-free music on Long Island, NY.
Town of North Hempstead FREE Concerts
Find out where you can hear FREE concerts 2013 in the Town of North Hempstead, Long Island, NY.
FREE Summer Outdoor Concerts in Clark Botanic Garden 2012
Come to Clark Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY in the summer for free concerts. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the music. Admission is FREE, but voluntary donations are greatly appreciated.
FREE Summer Concerts - Morgan Park Summer Music Festival 2013
FREE Summer Concerts - Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. Find out about free musical events in Glen Cove,NY.
Where Are Your Favorite Free Summer Concerts on Long Island?
Where Are Your Favorite Free Summer Concerts on Long Island? Readers share their opininos of the best places to hear free concerts int he summer.
FREE Family Fridays at The Common Ground, Sayville, NY - summer 2013
FREE Family Fridays 2013 at The Common Ground, Sayville, NY.
AAA Discounts on Long Island, NY
AAA Discounts on Long Island, NY. Learn about ways to save money by using your AAA membership card at Long Island, NY attractions.
Long Island Philharmonic
Are you a fan of classical music? Are you in the mood for Brahms, Beethoven or Vivaldi? Then listen to Long Island's own symphony orchestra, founded in 1979 by folk singer Harry Chapin and others.
The Parrish Art Museum
While you're in Southampton, stop by this excellent museum to view a collection of art from the nineteenth century to the present. With an emphasis on the art and artists of the Island's East End, the collected works include those by Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner and Willem de Kooning.
John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
In the mood for a night at the theater? The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport is open year round. With a variety of productions for both adults and children, the theater offers something for the whole family.
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Located on the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide array of music, dance and theater each season. From Savion Glover to Yo-Yo Ma, from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to the Paper Bag Players, the Island's premier concert hall presents world-renowned entertainers.
Visit Movie Theaters on Long Island For Less
Visit Movie Theaters on Long Island, NY For Less. Find out how to get discounted movie theater tickets and more in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York.
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Jones Beach is the place to be in the summer, with its sprawling sands. But you can also be entertained in its vast, outdoor amphitheater. Buy tickets to listen to today's hottest musicians.
What's Your Favorite Long Island Local Band or Musician?
Readers share their opinions about their favorite Long Island local bands and musicians.
Long Island museums range from art collections to family-friendly and cover topics from the history of aviation to the whaling industry of the past. Here's a sampling of some of Long Island's great museums.
American Merchant Marine Museum, Kings Point, NY
Interview with Long Island, NY Author Dina Santorelli
Interview with Long Island, NY Author Dina Santorelli. Read about the LI-based author of Baby Grand, her first novel.
The First Eagle Scout Was A Long Islander
The First Eagle Scout Was A Long Islander. Read about Arthur R. Eldred, the very first Eagle Scout.
Long Island Woman Dates Downton Abbey Actor
Ancient Order of Hibernians - Long Island, NY Divisions
Ancient Order of Hibernians - Long Island, NY Divisions. Find divisions of this Irish organization in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.