Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7.
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By Iris Wiener
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8/21/24
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Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival, on Aug. 24.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/14/24
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Long Island Children’s Museum goes all out to celebrate the hard-working bees with two days of “Honey Hoopla” activities, Aug. 16-17, in honor of National Honey Bee Day.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/7/24
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Sometimes, the tiniest things — in this case insects — have the biggest story.
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By Danielle Schwab
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7/31/24
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Whether firing up the grill for a pool party, barbecue or even just a weeknight meal, one thing’s for sure: summertime means grilling season
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By Karen Bloom
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7/24/24
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Harry Chapin’s tragic death is now many decades behind us, but his music and philanthropy remain forever enshrined in Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, a longtime fixture on the local folk-acoustic scene, cherishes his role as guardian of Chapin’s legacy, organizing the yearly memorial concert each summer.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/17/24
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The Empire State Fair has returned with jaw-dropping rides, games and shows — welcoming all to enjoy some thrills at Nassau Coliseum. The summertime staple once again takes over the arena grounds, now through July 14.
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By Danielle Schwab
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7/10/24
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Discover the unique sound of Long Island's versatile singer-songwriter Ben Diamond and his band Son Stone at Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street and the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
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By Daniel Offner
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7/3/24
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Be inspired this summer to have a special spot just for you. Garden designer, Fiona Jenkins, offers insight into creating a Zen Garden in your own backyard.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/19/24
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Rockville Centre native Danny Rocco, aka Des Rocs, tops the charts with his new single, "I Am The Lightning."
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By Daniel Offner
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5/17/24
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