The top seven events for the coming week

The Island Now

A quick look at what’s happening this week on Long Island. 

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1) Madeleine Peyroux Trio

Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

Lending her seductively expressive voice to classic standards as well as thoroughly modern tunes, Madeleine Peyroux has made a mark as an uncanny and insightful interpreter of a wide variety of music. From Holiday to Dylan, Bessie Smith to Leonard Cohen, Peyroux sheds a striking new light on familiar musical gems while making each phrase and croon her very own and creating new classics along the way.

Where: Landmark On Main Street, 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington

Info: (516) 767-1384, ext. 101 • www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

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2) The Tenors 

Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters make up The Tenors, a Canadian group turning in support of their new album, “Under One Sky,” which marks the first time the group’s songwriting talents stand toe-to-toe with their vocal prowess. In the process, they’ve created a rich collection that expands on their earlier efforts, while delving deeper into their collective strength as artists.

Where: NYCB Theatre At Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury

Info: (516) 247-5200 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com 

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3) Daniel Garcia Trio

Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.

The Daniel Garcia Trio, consisting of two Spanish/Flamenco/Classical guitarists and a percussionist, is among the most requested ensemble in New York City. A native of Spain, Garcia holds a Masters degree in Classic Guitar Performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and is an adjunct professor of music at Manhattan College and teaches at the Brooklyn Music Factory. 

Where: Planting Fields, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay

Info: (516) 922-9200 • https://www.plantingfields.org

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4) Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company

Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

The Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company returns to AUPAC to showcase the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Paul Taylor’s work. This program will feature three acclaimed Paul Taylor dances. The striking and heroic Runes, the Taylor 2 company premiere of the subtle and emotional Cascade, and the classic Paul Taylor masterwork Esplanade. Tickets are $35. 

Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Westermann Stage, 1 South Avenue, Garden City

Info: (516) 877-4000 • https://aupac.adelphi.edu/

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5)  Sinatra Sings Sinatra

Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

Frank Sinatra, Jr. pays homage to his father with this unique multimedia performance, sharing recollections of life on and off stage, as he performs the music along with orchestra. Enjoy video footage of life at home with Ol’ Blue Eyes and the whole Sinatra family. Single ticket prices range from $128, $83, $53. Prices include a $3 facility fee. 

Where: Tilles Center For The Performing Arts | LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville

Info: (516) 299-3100 • https://tillescenter.org

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6) Jerry Herman on Broadway

Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

The Madison Theatre will be celebrating the music of multi-Tony award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman. Herman’s career spanned more than four decades with such Broadway classical hits as “Mame,” “Milk & Honey,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Hello Dolly,” “Parade,” “The Grand Tour,” and many more. Directed by Mark York with Musical Direction by Aaron Gandy, the performance will feature Tony Award Winners Karen Ziemba, Walter Willison with Klea Blackhurst, The South Shore Symphony and performances by the Molloy College CAP21 BFA Students.

Where: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

Info: (516) 323-4444 • https://madisontheatreny.org

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7)  Adam Ferrara

Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

Long Island native and comedian Adam Ferrara presently hosts the critically acclaimed Top Gear US on The History Channel, in addition to being an internationally touring headliner, two-time nominee for best male stand-up by the American Comedy Awards with three Comedy Central specials under his belt. He played Chief Needles Nelson on the FX drama Rescue Me and Frank Verelli on Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie.

Where: Brokerage Comedy Club, 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore

Info: (516) 785-8655 • https://tickets.brokeragecomedy.com

 

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