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April is Poetry Month
All Nassau County High School Students
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is sponsoring its Eighth Annual Poem Writing Review for Nassu County Students in Grades 9 Through 12. Submission deadline is March 15, 2024.
The winning poems will be published and distributed throughout Nassau County. As in past years, a live reading by the student poets will be presented at the Freeport Memorial Library.
(to print out the guidelines - right click on Poetry Review Guidelines 2024 and select Open image in new tab. Go to that tab and print it)
(just left click on the link below for the Parental Permission Form)
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A R T Y P A R T Y
Sunday, May 19th 12pm to 3pm
The Bayview
395 Woodleft Avenue
Freeport, NY
ARTY AWARD
Debbie Mulé
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Imperial Diner
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Bobby Ford
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Michael LaSorsa
ALEXANDER SCHANZER MEMORIAL SMART WITH ART AWARD
for arts professionals who share the arts through performance and education
Ken Maltz
Arty Party Journal Sponsorship Application
Arty Pary Auction and Raffle Application
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44th Annual Juried Photography Show
November 2024 at the Freeport Memorial Library
Watch for the announcement in June for submission guidelines and dates.
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Free Summer Concerts
at the Esplanade
on
Freeport's Nautical Mile
Thursday Nights in July & August
Rain or Shine
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Watch for our 2024 Schedule
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3rd Annual Here and Now Art Show
Exhibition at the Freeport Memorial Library
June 1 through June 30th
"A wide-ranging, eclectic and inspiring show
demonstrating the breadth and talents of these artists.”
- This call for art is for older adults (60 plus)
- Submissions to start today; deadline to submit is April 26th
- Please submit your artwork via email as a jpg attachment to infoLIACF@gmail.com
- Subject line of email should read: Art By Older Adults
- Your name and full address (including phone) AND the name of your artwork MUST be included in the text of the email
- Your jpg file name should be: Title (of artwork) and your last name
- You may submit up to three pieces of artwork in your email
- Paintings on any subject matter will be accepted
- Size of your painting cannot exceed 26” x 32”
- L. I. Arts Council at Freeport’s committee will select the 30 paintings to be exhibited
- All artists will be notified by email no later than May 1st
- Selected art must be framed and ready for hanging
- The selected art must be delivered to the Freeport Memorial
- Library (144 W. Merrick Rd.) on either one of two days:
- Mon. May 29: 12 - 1pm; or Tues. May 30th: 7 - 8pm
- There will be an opening reception at the library – details to follow
- Any additional questions: call (516) 223-2522
We’re looking forward to a fabulous exhibit !!
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Call for Art
2nd Annual Here and Now Art Show
Exhibition at the Freeport Memorial Library
June 1 through June 30th
· This call for art is for older adults (60 plus)
· Submissions to start today; deadline to submit is April 26th
· Please submit your artwork via email as a jpg attachment to infoLIACF@gmail.com
· Subject line of email should read: Here and Now
· Your name and full address (including phone) AND the name of your artwork MUST be included
in the text of the email
· Your jpg file name should be: Title (of artwork) and your last name
· You may submit up to three pieces of artwork in your email
· Paintings on any subject matter will be accepted
· Size of your painting cannot exceed 26” x 32”
· L. I. Arts Council at Freeport’s committee will select the 30 paintings to be exhibited
· All artists will be notified by email no later than May 1st
· Selected art must be framed, and ready for hanging
· The selected art must be delivered to the Freeport Memorial Library (144 W. Merrick Rd.) on
either one of two days: Monday, May 29th: 12 - 1pm; or Tuesday May 30th: 7 - 8pm
· There will be an opening reception at the library – details to follow
· Any additional questions: call (516) 223-2522
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W i n t e r f e s t
December 17, 2022
2pm - Guiness Record Holder Ice Sculpting
(at BrewSA)
1pm - 5pm Artist Marketplace
(inside SPLASH headquarters)
3pm & 7pm - The Nutcracker; It’s Not Just a Ballet
(Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center)
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All the Lonely People
documentary screening and conversation
Monday, Oct 17, 2022
6pm
Bellmore Movies & Showplace
222 Pettit Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
42nd Juried Photograph Show
First Place $400
Juror - Jayne Wexler
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Free Concerts on the Nautical Mile
at the Esplanade
Thursday Nights in July and August
7pm - 8:30 pm
Bring Your Chair!
Rain or Shine
Thursday, July 7 Luis Cordero
Thursday, July 14 Banjo Rascals
Thursday, July 21 Generation Gap
Thursday, July 28 East End Trio
Thursday, August 4 Turnpike Joe & The Traffic Jam
Thursday, August 11 Empowering Artists with Disabilities Group
Thursday, August 18 Sparkle on Stage
Thursday, August 25 Sky
Rain location under tented area just
south of the Sea Horse Gift Shop
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Seventh Annual Poetry Writing Review
for all Nassau County high school students
9th and 10th Grade
1st Place
The Day My Life Changed Forever
Hayley Henggeler, Hewlett H. S.
2nd Place
My Heart
Tanisha Williamson, Hewlett H.S.
3rd Place
Land of the Free
Aieshah Ashfer, Herricks H.S.
First Honorable Mention
Working at the Vineyard
Ana Lucia Ramirez Angulo, Long Beach H.S.
Second Honorable Mention
Dad and I Shouldn't Be Friends
Hayley Henggeler, Hewlett H. S.
Third Honorable Mention
Where'd You Go?
Dylan Lee, Herricks H.S.
11th and 12th Grade
1st Place
My Birthday Poem
Arib Khan, Hewlett H.S.
2nd Place
In Good Care
Sabrina Guo, Syosset H.S.
3rd Place
To a Soldier, Thank You
Kayla Sohn, Herricks H.S.
First Honorable Mention
Boundless Grief, grief, and Grief Again
Joy Huang, Great Neck North H.S.
Second Honorable Mention
Barbie Girl
Andy Liu, Jericho H. S.
Third Honorable Mention
Little Things
Amanda Swickle, Jericho H.S.
Congratulations to all the students!
Catering for Student Reading Provided By
Jersey Mike's Subs, Merrick Road, Freeport
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A R T Y P A R T Y B R U N C H
Sunday, May 1st 12pm to 3pm
The Bayview
395 Woodcleft Ave
Freeport, New York
Honoring
The Arts Recognition Tribute (ARTY) Award
Lila Diringer
Business Person of the Year Award
Ken Dookram
Educator of the Year Award
Vashti Burke
Alesander Schanzer Memorial Smart with Art Award
(for arts professionals who share the arts through performance and education)
Bella Noche
In Memoriam, Honoring
Stephen Schier
Individual Tickets @ $100
Table of Eight @ $750
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DRAG BINGO
April is Poetry Month
All Nassau County High School Students
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is sponsoring its Seventh Annual Poem Writing Review for Nassu County Students in Grades 9 Through 12. Submission deadline is March 21, 2022.
The winning poems will be published and distributed throughout Nassau County. As in past years, a live reading by the student poets will be presented at the Freeport Memorial Library (if COVID-19 restrictions allow).
Downlad the guidelines, page one and two, as well as Parental permission form below:
Page 1:
https://iown.website/bx/_files/315images/nli_big/poetrycontestguidelines2022pageone__0.jpg
Page 2:
https://iown.website/bx/_files/315images/nli_big/poetrycontestguidelines2021_00002.jpg
Parental permission form:
https://iown.website/bx/_files/315images/nli_big/parentalpermissionform2021poetryreview.jpg
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A R T C L A S S E S
All classes, unless otherwise indicated, are held at the Freeport Recreation Center (130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY 11520). You must pre-register and pay using the PayPal link on our website. If you have any questions, contact us at 516-223-2522. The Rec Center Requires that you must wear a mask to enter the building. Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination to your art instructor.
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The Jazz Luncheon Has Returned!
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Frances Roberts
at the Freeport Memorial Library
click on our Membership/Support tab at the top of this page to make your payment
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41st Annual Juried Photography Show
November, 2021
at the Freeport Memorial Library
(reception November 4, 7-8:30pm)
Deadline Extended to August 31st
(write to us at infoLIACF@gmail.com to request submission form)
Live Concerts on Freeport’s
Nautical Mile
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will be hosting our live, free summer concerts at the Esplanade on the Nautical Mile
Thursday Nights 7pm – 8:30pm
July and August Extended into September - 2021
RAIN OR SHINE!
Attendees need to bring their own chairs
If you eat at the Mad Greek (on the Nautical Mile) on Thursday nights, tell them at your purchase that you're attending the concert. The Mad Greek will contribute 10% of the receipt to the Arts Council. You can also take a picture of your receipt and send it to the Arts Council and we'll submit it to them for you.
Pretty Awesome !!
Sept 9
Generation Gap
At the tented area across the street from BrewSA
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September 23
Turnpike Joe & the Traffic Jam
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July 15
Banjo Rascals
July 22
Janice Buckner
July 29 CANCELLED BECAUSE OF SEVERE WEATHER
Generation Gap
August 5
Sunrise Highway
August 12
Sparkle
August 19
The Frayed Knots
August 26
Columbus Circle
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Second Honorable Mention
Third Honorable Mention
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize Prize
First Honorable Mention
Second Honorable Mention
Third Honorable Mention
April is Poetry Month
All Nassau County high school students
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is sponsoring its Sixth Annual Poem Writing Review for Nassu County Students in Grades 9 Through 12. Submission deadline is March 21, 2021.
The winning poems will be published and distributed throughout Nassau County. As in past years, a live reading by the student poets will be presented at the Freeport Memorial Library (if COVID-19 restrictions allow).
Downlad the guidelines, page one and two, as well as Parental permission form below:
Page 1:
https://iown.website/bx/_files/315images/nli_big/poetrycontestguidelines2021_00001.jpg
Page 2:
https://iown.website/bx/_files/315images/nli_big/poetrycontestguidelines2021_00002.jpg
Parental permission form:
https://iown.website/bx/_files/315images/nli_big/parentalpermissionform2021poetryreview.jpg
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Live Concerts on Freeport’s
Nautical Mile
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will be hosting our live, free summer concerts at the Esplanade on the Nautical Mile
Thursday Nights 7pm – 8:30pm
July and August - 2020
RAIN OR SHINE!
COVID-19 requirements must be followed
- Attendees need to bring their own chairs
- You must set up your chairs six feet apart from other attendees
- You must wear a mask – The Arts Council will have customized face masks for sale with all proceeds going to our programs and services
July 23
Banjo Rascals
July 30
Aug 6
Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam
Aug 13
Aug 20
Office for the Aging
Sponsor for
Aug 27
East End Trio
Sept 3
Carlos Pavan
(Argentine classical guitarist)
Sept 10
TONIGHT'S CONCERT IS C A N C E L L E D
Thanks for your patronage !
See You Next Year
Check our website for up to date info
Rain Date Location - decision made 6pm the night of the concert
200 feet north of the esplanade, same side of the street between Sea Horse Gift Shop & Blackbeard's Motorcycle Gear
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April is Poetry Month
All Nassau County high school students
Do to the Covid-19 virus, schools were shut down during the final weeks of the submission period for the Fifth Annual Poetry Review. We feel it's unfair to hold the judging when so many students were unable to submit there poems.
Therefore we are posting the poems of those students who were able to submit their poems prior to the shut down. Just click on the student's name to open their poem. We hope you enjoy reading these poems and look forward to next year's Sixth Annual Poetry Review.
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40th Annual Juried Photography Show
June 1 - 30, 2020
at the Freeport Memorial Library
(reception Thursday, June 11, 7-9pm)
Deadline Extended to May 1
Deadline Extended to May 1
Entry Fees reduced:
LIACF members pay no fee for their first four entries
(additional entries are $10 each)
Non-members pay reduced fee of $10 for each entry
You can pay using our PayPal link on the Membership/Support page of this website.
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2020 Annual Sunset Concert Series
Our 20th Season
Thursday Nights in July and August
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All Concerts Are Free
Nominate Your Favorite Performers
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A R T Y P A R T Y B R U N C H
Sunday, October 8, 2017
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Freeport Yacht Club
533 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport
JUDE SCHANZER
The Arts Recognition Tribute (ARTY) Award
MICHAEL "EPPY" EPSTEIN
Champion of the Arts Award
CAROLINE DOCTOROW
Alexander Schanzer Memorial Smart with Art Award
for arts professionals who share the arts through performance and education
Go the the Membership/Support menu tab at the top of the screen to purchase tickets through PayPal. Thanks
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17th ANNUAL SUNSET CONCERT SERIES
ON THE NAUTICAL MILE ESPLANADE
Entertainers are subject to change. Please check back here for any updates before attending the concert. Guests are requested to bring chairs since seating is limited. Metered parking. Rain location is in the Freeport Recreation Center - 130 East Merrick Rd.
ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE
THURSDAY NIGHTS IN JULY AND AUGUST
7:00PM - 8:30PM
July 6 - Columbus Circle
July 13 - Freeport Community Band
July 20 - Banjo Rascals
July 27 - Classical Strings
August 3 - The Bionic Babes
August 10 - Broadway and You
August 17 - Train of Thought
August 24 - Black and Tan
August 31 - East End Trio
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Winners of the Second Annual Poem Writing Contest
Sponsored by Dover Publications
Grades 9-10
First Place: "I Am the Wind" by Alyscia Batista
Second Place: "She Asked Me" by Halle Akaeze
Third Place: "Creature of the Dark" by Hanah Leventhal
First Honorable Mention: "A Pink Sparkly Tutu" by Joanna Lau
Second Honorable Mention: "Siren" by Jenna Cuevo
Third Honorable Mention: "Hurt" by Suanna Cheng
Grades 11-12
First Place: "Culture Clash" by Rina Sarfraz
Second Place: "The Model" by Rudy Malcom
Third Place:"Recipe for Soy Sauce from a Western God" by Angela Tran
First Honorable Mention: "Legs" by Noelle McManus
Second Honorable Mention: "Who Knows" by Desirae Merchant-Allen
Third Honorable Mention: "Relax" by Daniel Vieira
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37th Annual Juried Photography Show
June 1 - 29, 2017
Juror: Allison Rufrano, MFA, MS
Reception: Thursday, June 8th 7pm to 8:30pm
Award Presentation at 8pm
Freeport Memorial Library
TO ENTER:
Please call or send Email request for two page Prospectus, Entry Form and Calendar
516 223-2522 Joelliacf@gmail.com
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10 AM - 2 PM
16th ANNUAL SUNSET CONCERT SERIES
ON THE NAUTICAL MILE ESPLANADE
Schedule is subject to change. Please check back here for any updates before attending the concert. Guests are requested to bring chairs since seating is limited. Rain location is the Freeport Recreation Center 130 E. Merrick Rd. Thanks. Metered municipal parking.
ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE THURSDAY NIGHTS 7:00PM - 8:00PM
July 7, 2016
FREEPORT COMMUNITY BAND
Patriotic
July 14, 2016
BANJO RASCALS
Dixie, Ragtime, Swing
July 21, 2016
BLACK AND TAN
Great American Songbook
July 28, 2016
MARC BERGER & RIDE
America's Roots Rock
August 4, 2016
FEINBERG BROTHERS
Bluegrass
August 11, 2016
STRING QUARTET
The Classics
August 18, 2016
COLUMBUS CIRCLE
Oldies
August 25, 2016
KALYPSO KEVIN
Caribbean