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Our beloved dog Kirby died last week. She was a yellow lab mix adopted from the North Shore Animal League 16 years ago. A long life— but not nearly long enough for us. My three sons named her after the baseball player, Kirby Puckett. Never mind that she was a female. To say we’re devastated is an understatement. The house feels empty; someone is missing. Why is the loss of a pet so painful? I guess it’s because she was a member of the family who gave no-strings-attached, unconditional love and loyalty without expecting anything in return. more

By Steve Kussin | 8/1/14

Tony Orlando headlines the annual "Salute to Veterans" concert at Eisenhower Park on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

7/30/14

Stuart Markus, his band Gathering Time and assorted members of the region’s folk music scene gather at Eisenhower Park on July 21 to honor Harry Chapin in what has became an annual summertime tradition.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

7/16/14

Don Resnick’s Marshes, an oil on linen, is among the works on view in Hofstra’s solo exhibit that reflects the artist’s lifelong passion for nature.

Don Resnick’s ‘Essence of Place’

Don Resnick, the renowned Rockville Centre-based painter, who died in 2008, was captivated by the beauty of land and sea. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/16/14

Rice declared victory in the Democratic primary at her campaign's Election Night party.

After primary wins, Blakeman and Rice eye November

Kathleen Rice and Bruce Blakeman are now gearing for the summer and fall campaign seasons leading into November’s general election ... more

By Brian Racow | 7/9/14

See the adventurous mermaid explore the world above the sea in BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "The Little Mermaid" in Elmont on July 17.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Don Resnick: Essence of PlaceAn exhibition showcasing Don Resnick’s landscape paintings, drawings, and watercolors, highlighting the artist’s interest in and … more

7/9/14

Performers with the National Circus Project visit Long Island Children's Museum on July 8.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

7/2/14

In "Thespis," Gilbert and Sullivan's lighthearted spoof, a troupe of actors make their way to Mount Olympus.

"Thespis" makes its Long Island debut this weekend

The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island welcomes summer with “Thespis” or “The Gods Grown Old.” more

6/26/14

Long Beach's Steve Adelson, master of the Chapman Stick, performs with his pals Chieli Minucci and Frank Bellucci (aka the Ucci Brothers) and special guest Rachel Z on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/25/14

Dean Karahalis, conductor and musical director, brings his Nassau Pops to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/18/14