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

Grace McQuade

Voyage: The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band featuring Hugo

Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. 

Hailed by fans and critics alike as the No. 1 Journey tribute band, singer Hugo brings to life songs like “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Anyway You Want It,” and “Faithfully” with power and precision that fires up audiences worldwide.   

Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: 631-673-7300 • paramountny.com

2 The Dolphin Bookshop Presents: An Afternoon of Music and Readings with Eva G. Kane

Saturday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Author and songwriter Eva G. Kane will present a fun afternoon of music and readings from her inspirational book, “It’s Not Too Late Baby: A Kundalini Love Story,” which Kirkus Reviews calls “a vulnerable and illuminating account of a wife attempting to save her marriage.”

Where: The Dolphin Bookshop
299 Main St., Port Washington
Info: 516-767-2650 • thedolphinbookshop.com

 

Scotty McCreery: Seasons Change Tour

Saturday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m.

After winning the 10th season of “American Idol,” country music performer Scotty McCreery established a successful solo career.  At this show, he will perform songs from his new album, Seasons Change, as well as his earlier hits including “I Love You this Big,” “The Trouble with Girls” and “See You Tonight.” 

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-247-5211 • thetheatreatwestbury.com

Paradise Garden Festival

Sunday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a touch of paradise at Planting Fields’ garden festival where there will be live steel drum music and free activities throughout the day in all areas of the park, including the greenhouse that will be filled with tropical plants, colorful orchids, palm trees, begonias, ferns and more. 

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: 516-922-8678 • plantingfields.org

5 Film Screening:
‘Who Will Write Our History?’

Sunday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m.

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the museum will screen this film based on the same-titled book about historian Emanuel Ringelblum and the secret archive he created in the Warsaw ghetto. There is an $18 suggested donation to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Where: Holocaust Memorial &
Tolerance Center of Long Island
Welwyn Preserve
100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove
Info & RSVP: 516-571-8040 • hmtcli.org

6 Author Harvey Weisenberg:
‘For the Love of a Child’

Monday, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Lifelong Long Beach, Long Island resident, lifeguard, teacher, policeman and eventual New York politician, Harvey Weisenberg shares his personal story and life’s mission to make a difference in the lives of millions of children and adults with special needs. Two-class sessions are $60.

Where: LIU Post Hutton House Lectures
Lorber Hall, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info & Registration: 516-299-2580 • liu.edu

7 New Exhibit: Pushing Boundaries — American Art After World War II

Tuesday, Jan. 29 through Aug. 16

In the aftermath of World War II, American artists continued explorations begun earlier in the 20th century and pushed the boundaries of accepted subject matter and traditional artistic forms. Drawn from the museum’s collection, the exhibit features works by Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Andy Warhol and more. 

Where: Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Hofstra University, Hempstead
Info: 516-463-7777 • hofstra.edu

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