The Island Today: The top seven events for the coming week

The Island Now

Winter Walk at the
Muttontown Preserve 

Sunday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Muttontown Preserve will present a “Brisk Winter Walks” tour.  Comprising 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate grounds, the Muttontown Preserve is one of the most beautiful settings on Long Island.  The preserve includes miles of marked nature trails with local wildflowers, trees, birds and animals, as well as structures, including the renovated Chelsea Mansion.  The walk is $5 and begins at the Bill Paterson Nature Center on the preserve.  Pre-registration is required.  

Where: The Muttontown Preserve
Muttontown Lane, south of 25A, East Norwich
Info: (516) 571-8500 • nassaucountyny.gov/parks

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The Guthrie Brothers
Present “Scarborough Fair”:
A Simon & Garfunkle Experience

Thursday, Jan. 19 at 8:30 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. open mic

The Guthrie Brothers will perform the songs of Simon & Garfunkle, along with a few of their own, during the monthly Hard Luck Cafe series.  With their tight vocal harmonies and acoustic guitars, brothers Jeb and Jock Guthrie emulate the signature sound of the iconic folk-rock duo.  Stories and trivia will be interspersed with songs during the concert.  Tickets are $15.
Where: Cinema Arts Center
423 Park Avenue, Huntington
Info: (631) 425-2925 • fmsh.org

The Huntington Arts Council: Opening Reception of
“The Masters Show”

Friday, Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Whether photography, still life, abstract or portraits, “The Masters Show” features a variety of pieces from artists who participated in the juried shows of 2016.  This exhibit is a wonderful compilation of some of the Best in Show and Honorable Mention artist recipients from last year and will be on display through Jan. 28.  This is a free event.  Refreshments will be served.  All are welcome!    

Where: Main Street Gallery
213 Main Street, Huntington
Info: (631) 271-8423 x15 • huntingtonarts.org

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Ansel
Adams: Sight and Feeling

Ongoing through March 5

Ansel Adams’ ability to create photographs with a remarkable range and subtlety of tones is legendary.  Yet for all his technical mastery, Adams recognized that what made a compelling photograph was far more elusive.  This exhibition of Adams’ photographs, from the collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts, suggests how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and enduring photographs. 

Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
Info: (516) 484-9337 • nassaumuseum.org

Landmark on Main Street
Presents… and Social Justice for All: A Conversations from
Main Street Event Co-Presented with Long Island Together 

Sunday, Jan. 15 from 12 to 3 p.m.

Landmark on Main Street invites you to a celebration of community activism… and Social Justice for All is a multi-cultural event with entertainment, food, information-sharing and conversation where people can come together to connect with diverse communities.  The event will feature song, dance and theatre performances.  Food from various ethnic communities will be sponsored by local businesses.  Free admission.  No tickets required.
Where: Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington
Info: (516)767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org 

The Dolphin Book Club
Discussion: The Little Red Chairs: A Novel by Edna O’Brien

Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.

“One of Edna O’Brien’s best and most ambitious novels yet.  The Little Red Chairs is personal and political; charming and grotesque; a novel of manners and a novel of monsters.” — National Public Radio.  No registration necessary, but Dolphin Bookshop requests that you purchase the book from the store and offers a 10% discount.  

Where: Dolphin Bookshop, 299 Main Street, Port Washington
Info: (516) 767-2650 • thedolphinbookshop.com

7Film: Lost in Paris

Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

The filmmaking duo of Fiona Gordon and Dominique Abel (The Fairy) return with a whimsical adventure about a small town librarian who heads to Paris to help her elderly aunt (Oscar nominee Emmanuelle Riva), but after a slew of wild catastrophes finds herself relying on a seductive but annoying bum who refuses to leave her alone.   

Where: Bow Tie Squire, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Info: (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org

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