Town of North Hempstead announced last week that it has agreed to help coordinate the first ever Port Washington Cultural Arts Weekend.
The Arts Weekend will showcase film, art, dance, and music, and will take place throughout Port Washington from Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12.
“I think it’s great to be working with these terrific organizations that provide such an eclectic group of wonderful shows, fairs, and exhibits for residents from all over to attend,” said Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman. “Port Washington is one of the best places to live and the great cultural events and opportunities are one of the reasons why.”
The location of events will span the town between Schreiber High School for the 2nd Annual PortFest, film and music at the Landmark Theater, and art and music at the Port Washington Public Library.
“I look forward to welcoming our Port Washington residents as well as fans of art, music, and film from all over Long Island, Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said. “Great events like these show that you don’t have to leave Port to go on vacation, but rather you can have a ‘staycation’ right in your hometown.”
The weekend will encompass an assortment of events including:
Friday, May 10 at 12:10 p.m.: Film – “Sandwiched In: Software from Hard Rocks” – Port Washington Public Library (1 Library Dr.) – Aashish Kumar will discuss and screen his documentary that entails his journey to Hyderabad, a southern Indian City.
Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.: Film – “A Damsel in Distress” – Port Washington Public Library – Fred Astaire woos an English heiress despite her disapproving family. Songs by George and Ira Gershwin are featured as well as appearances by George Burns and Gracie Allen.
Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.: Spotlight Gala – Take 2 – Landmark Theater on Main Street (232 Main St.) – This event, originally postponed by Superstorm Sandy, features Leading Lady Stephanie J. Block, who will enchant with a concert performance followed by a fabulous celebration with gourmet foods and beverages in the tented Spotlight Club. For more information on tickets email gala@landmarkonmainstreet.org or call 516-767-2355.
Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: PortFest – Schreiber High School Campus (101 Campus Drive) – The 2nd Annual free event will include live bands, local artists, interactive music, art exhibition, silent auction, local merchants and vendors, and fun for the entire family.
Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m.: “Tony Desare Sings Songs of Love” – Landmark Theater on Main Street – Pop/Jazz crooner Tony Desare is a Landmark favorite who melts hearts with his renditions of American songbook standards. Call 767-4644 for ticket info.
Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m.: Adam Neiman, pianist – Port Washington Public Library – The library’s Music Advisory Council welcomes the pianist, who will perform selections from Beethoven.
Other art exhibits taking place in the Port Washington Public Library include: the Megan Sirianni Brand in the Main Gallery, the Photography Club of Long Island in the Martin Vogel Photography Gallery, and the ‘Esol is 20!’ in the Community Gallery.
The Dolphin Bookshop and Café will be hosting Café Music Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. as well as a ”Cup Art” Reception with Local Potter Patricia Bridges, Saturday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m..
Please call 311 for more information on any of these events.
