TOWN OF OYSTER BAY Department of Community & Youth Services

2016 - 2017

DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS CONCERT SERIES

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A Message fromThe Oyster Bay Town Board

Dear Neighbor,

The Town of Oyster Bay “2016-2017 Distinguished Artists Concert” series will, once again, offer a diverse season of musical and dance programs, which will kick off in October. Whether your taste runs from opera, jazz, dance, cabaret, pop or classical, there is something for everyone.

The concert season begins on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Syosset Public Library with Eranga and Prianga- A Program of International Songs. The concert series continues through Sunday, May 21, 2017 culminating with a performance from Jeff Krick- The Essential Elvis Tribute. This season’s lineup also includes Mambo Loco- Old School Latin Music, Vintage Bliss’ homage to Sinatra Duets, Bobby Darin and the Great Ladies of Jazz, Glenn Sings Glen- Tribute to Glen Campbell, Rave On! singing the songs of Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly, Micheal Castaldo- Classical Crossover Tenor, The Fabulaires- Doo Wop at its Best and Fiddler’s Green- A Concert of Traditional Irish songs, just to name a few.

As fellow Town Board members we are proud to provide residents with the very finest cultural and performing arts entertainment, all free of charge and held at conveniently located local libraries. Please take a few moments to glance through the brochure and begin planning your entertainment schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the concerts.

Sincerely,

The Oyster Bay Town Board

Eranga & PriangaSaturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:30 PMSyosset Public LibraryInternational SongsThis husband & wife singing duo from NY will entertain with a program of international songs.

Ricardo RosaSunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:00 PMJericho Public LibraryZarzuela! Popular Arias from Famous Operas

All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790.

Gathering TimeSunday, October 23, 2016 at 2:00 PMFarmingdale Public LibraryTribute to the Artists of Woodstock A vocal trio with seamless harmonies, precision guitar playing & inspired percussion.

Estampas Folkloricas PeruSunday, October 30, 2016 at 2:00 PMLocust Valley LibraryA Program of Traditional Folk Dance & Music of PeruCANCELLED

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Mambo LocoSunday, November 13, 2016 at 2:00 PMFarmingdale Public LibraryA Celebration of Old School Latin Music

Thomas Piercy & FriendsSunday, November 20, 2016 at 2:00 PMBethpage Public LibraryBach to Blues - Concert of Piano & Clarinet

Vintage BlissSunday, November 27, 2016 at 3:00 PMPlainview-Old Bethpage Public LibrarySinatra Duets, Bobby Darin & the Great Ladies of Jazz

Glenn Sings GlenSunday, December 4, 2016 at 3:00 PMPlainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

A Musical Tribute to Glen Campbell

Gene Casey & the Lone SharksSunday, December 11, 2016 at 2:00 PMHicksville Public LibraryRockabilly, Twang & Johnny Cash Style Country Music

Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long IslandSaturday, December 17, 2016 at 8:00 PMPlainview-Old Bethpage Public LibraryThe World According to Gilbert & Sullivan

Stanley Drucker & FriendsSunday, December 18, 2016 at 1:00 PMMassapequa Public LibraryChamber Music for Clarinets

Rave On!Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00 PMJericho Public LibraryMusic of Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly & Other Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends

All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790.

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Alexander Wu & The Serendip Piano TrioSaturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:00 PMPlainview-Old Bethpage Public LibraryThe JFK White House Concerts 1961 - 1963

Dave RuchSunday, January 15, 2017 at 1:00 PMMassapequa Public LibraryTraditional & Historical Songs of New York State

Micheal CastaldoSunday, January 22, 2017 at 1:00 PMSyosset Public LibraryFrom Italy With Love - Classical Crossover Tenor

Just Sixties - The Stories! The Songs!Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:00 PMLocust Valley LibraryMusic & Retrospective Narrative of the 60’s era

Vladimir ZaitsevSunday, February 5, 2017 at 2:00 PMJericho Public LibraryFrom Baroque to BeatlesSolo piano

All are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790.

JayCee DriesenSunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00 PMBethpage Public LibraryTribute to the Divas - Barbra, Bette, Adele, Cher, Judy & more!

The Polezhayev Family EnsembleSunday, February 19, 2017 at 2:00 PMLocust Valley Library

Piano Duo & Violin

Gemini JourneySunday, February 26, 2017 at 1:00 PMMassapequa Public LibraryA Magical Musical Tour Around the WorldViolin & Cello duo

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Greater Nassau ChorusSunday, March 5, 2017 at 1:00 PMMassapequa Public LibrarySweet Adelines International Barbershop Harmony Organization

The FabulairesSaturday, March 11, 2017 at 7:30 PMSyosset Public LibraryDoo Wop at its Best!

Fiddler’s GreenSunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 PMBethpage Public LibraryConcert of Traditional Irish Songs

Liora MichelleSunday, March 19, 2017 at 2:00 PMLocust Valley LibraryVerdi & Puccini Heroines - Great Arias of Passion & Delight

BreakdownSunday, March 26, 2017 at 2:00 PMHicksville Public LibraryTribute to the Music of Tom Petty & the Heart Breakers

Salvatore ChiarelliSunday, April 2, 2017 at 2 PMFarmingdale Public LibraryClassical, Traditional & Popular Italian/Neapolitan Songs

Leonard Lehrman, Helene Williams & FriendsSunday, April 9, 2017 at 2:00 PMBethpage Public LibraryA Tom Lehrer 90th Year CelebrationLeonard Lehrman, piano and Helene Williams, soprano.

Alina Kiryayeva’s Moving PicturesSunday, April 23, 2017 at 2:00 PMJericho Public LibraryA Piano Program of Cinema MasterpiecesAll are welcome but tickets are required. Please call the Jericho Public Library for more information: 516-935-6790.

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The Pegu Club All-StarsSunday, April 30, 2017 at 2:00 PMHicksville Public LibraryJazz Age & Swing Era Quartet

Sister ActSaturday, May 6, 2017 at 7:30 PMSyosset Public LibraryTribute to Famous Female Vocalists, Past & Present

Danny Kean & FriendsSunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:00 PMHicksville Public Library

A Mix of Jazz, R&B & Originals for All AgesThree piece band

Jeff KrickSunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 PMFarmingdale Public LibraryThe Essential Elvis Tribute

Bethpage 931-390747 Powell AvenueSeaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 8, Powell Avenue. Turn right (west) onto Powell Avenue. Library is ahead on the left.

Farmingdale 249-9090116 Merritts RoadSeaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 7E, Rte. 24 (Hempstead Tpke.) Go east on Hempstead Turnpike to Merritts Road. Turn right on Merritts Road. Library is 1 ½ blocks ahead on the right.

Hicksville 931-1417169 Jerusalem AvenueFrom North: LIE to exit 41S. Continue south on Broadway. Turn right on Old Country Road. Turn left at Jerusalem Avenue. Library is on the left. From South: Broadway (Rte. 107) North. Turn left on Old Country Road. Proceed as above.

Jericho 935-67901 Merry LaneFrom the Long Island Expressway, take Exit 41N (Rte.106/107). Proceed north 1/4 mile to Rte. 25 (Jericho Turnpike). Drive east on Jericho Turnpike 1 block to Merry Lane. Turn south on Merry Lane, and proceed 100 feet to the library on the east side of the street.

Locust Valley 671-1837170 Buckram RoadLIE to exit 41N – Rte. 106/107. Drive north and bear left onto Rte. 107. Cross over Northern Boulevard. Turn right onto Hegemans Lane, go to end. Turn right on Chicken Valley Road. Turn left onto Piping Rock Road. Bear right at the fork, which turns into Buckram Road. Library is on the right, next to the Locust Valley Fire House.

Massapequa 799-077040 Harbor Lane – Bar Harbour BranchSeaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 1E, Merrick Road. Go east on Merrick Road, passing Hicksville Road, approximately 2 miles. Continue to Harbor Lane and turn right onto Harbor Lane. The Library is ½ block ahead on the right.

Plainview-Old Bethpage 938-0077999 Old Country RoadSeaford/Oyster Bay Expressway (Rte. 135) to Exit 10, Old Country Road. Travel east. Library is on the right.

Syosset 921-7161225 South Oyster Bay RoadLIE to Exit 43, North on South Oyster Bay Road. Library is on the right.

Directions to Participating Libraries

For inclement weather concerns, please call the library directly or call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Cultural and Performing Arts Division at 516-797-7900 for further details.

Town BoardJoseph D. Muscarella

Anthony D. MacagnoneChris J. Coschignano

Joseph G. PintoRebecca M. Alesia

Michele M. Johnson

Town ClerkJames Altadonna Jr.

Receiver of TaxesJames J. Stefanich

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & YOUTH SERVICESMaureen A. Fitzgerald, Commissioner

Patricia A. Beckerle, Deputy Commissioner

977 Hicksville RoadMassapequa, New York 11758

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