The “World’s Greatest Entertainer” continues to live on – in the hearts and minds of his fans. Once again, those adoring fans will convene at the annual festival devoted to his life next week.
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Karen Bloom
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8/4/10
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Fans of “The World's Greatest Entertainer” as he was known, can enjoy Al Jolson’s music and memories when the Long Island Al Jolson Festival presents its annual celebration of the entertainer and his life.
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7/21/10
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East Rockaway hosted its annual Stars & Stripes Festival under sunny skies last weekend.
The festival, a three-day event, ran from June 30 through July 1. Newton Shows provided rides, attractions, games and food. People of all ages were able to enjoy the warm weather and great food, along with the attractions and fantastic live entertainment.
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Mary Malloy
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7/7/10
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Local movie-goers looking for a different experience than your typical summer blockbuster need look no further than their own backyard. The Long Island International Film Expo, hosted by the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, will return to the Bellmore Movies this week. The 13th annual expo will kick off with a preview night on Thursday, July 8, and an informal wine and cheese reception on Friday, July 9, at 5 p.m. for all ticket holders.
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Deirdre Krasula
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7/6/10
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Greek Festival this weekend. Dozens showed up for traditional Greek dishes, dancing, and rides, games and prizes. The Herald was there to catch the action.
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Sari Zeidler
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6/23/10
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A bit of the Mississippi Delta comes to Long Beach this weekend in the form of the 2nd Annual Barrier Beach Blues and Arts Festival.
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6/23/10
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Sculpting sandcastles in Long Beach is not a new practice, but this year was the first time that a sand sculpting competition was held on the barrier island. The competition was part of the Go Green …
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ALYSON GOODMAN
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6/16/10
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The Bellmore Kiwanis and Lions Clubs co-hosted the 22nd annual Nassau County Strawberry Festival this past week. Residents from across Nassau County traveled to the BOCES building on Jerusalem Avenue in North Bellmore to enjoy the festivities, which kicked off last Wednesday.
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Deirdre Krasula
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6/9/10
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The Brooklyn International Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest visits Long Island Children’s Museum on Saturday to premiere the film festival’s 2010 selections.
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Karen Bloom
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6/9/10
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Someone with a camera phone secretly went around West End bars filming bartenders, patrons and dance scenes, the clips of which were part of an award-winning movie.
It tied for …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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5/20/10
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