Upcoming Meetings and Events:  Sun. 7/26 - Johnny Cash Tribute at Morgan Park Musical Festival, Glen Cove, 7:30 pm   Mon 7/27:  Sea Cliff Architectural Review Board, Village Hall 8 pm;   
 (click for complete calendar, including Gold Coast and 
Sea Cliff Library Events)
Tues. 7/28 - St. Roccos Feast, Glen Cove, thru Aug. 2. Thurs 7/30: Hunt and Hughes, Lisa Vetrone and the 67s at Sunset Serenade, Memorial Park Sea cliff, 7-9 pm.  Fri 7/31 - Live Stock at Sea Cliff Beach, 7-10 pm.  
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Thursday, July 23, 2015

LOCAL ART OPENINGS

THE MODERNS AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

July 25, 2015 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor hosted an opening reception for its latest exhibition, The Moderns, this past Friday evening.  The showcase of modernist works, which is presented as two separate exhibitions, spans modernist art traditions from late 19th century impressionism and post-impressionism through twentieth century movements such as cubism, dadaism and surrealism, and features pieces by many prominent modernist masters. READ MORE

THE BEAUTY OF SEA CLIFF AND LONG ISLAND OPENS AT THE SEA CLIFF LIBRARY 

By Miranda Purcell

July 25, 2015 -- On July 22nd, the Sea Cliff Village Library hosted an opening reception for an art exhibition showcasing the beauty of Sea Cliff and Long Island through the eyes of local artists. Not only were those who attended able to view the art, which included paintings, photographs, and a woodcut map, but also to talk to the artists themselves. Subjects included beach scenes, parks, and residential areas that all highlighted the magnificence of Sea Cliff and Long Island.  READ MORE

WITH BLOOD BANKS DECLARING SHORTAGES MANY RESIDENTS HEED THE CALL

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This past Monday, both the Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and the Sea Cliff Fire Department hosted blood drives for the New York Blood Center, which had announced recently that there were severe shortages at its blood banks.  The Gold Coast event was sponsored by New York State Assemblymen Ed Ra and Michael Montesano. READ MORE

GOLD COAST LIBRARY BOARD ADOPTS 2016 BUDGET

Reposted with correction, July 22, 2015 -- At its monthly meeting this past Wednesday evening, the Gold Coast Library Board voted unanimously to adopt its budget for 2016.  The $1,616,845 spending plan represents an increase of $11,890, or .7%, over the current year’s budget.  The amount to be raised in taxes will increase by $20,715, or 1.4% over this year, below the tax levy limit established by New York State.  READ MORE

TWO FABULOUS SHOWS AT SUMMER THEATER WORKSHOP - BUY TICKETS TODAY

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Glen Head, NY _ Rehearsals are underway for two fabulous shows at the Summer Theater Workshop at North Shore High School.  Led by visionary NYC director Terry Berliner and a staff of experienced theater professionals, the workshop cast and crew are busy preparing “Live Out Loud,” a concert of new songs from some of the best musical theater composers and writers working today and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a hilarious musical comedy featuring special guest appearances by local luminaries as spelling bee contestants (see related story.)  READ MORE

FORE!  GOOD OF THE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION TO BRING BACK "GOLFING THROUGH THE VILLAGE" EVENT 

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Yes, that zany, preposterous golf event through the front and back lawns, hidden gardens, parks and passageways of the 132 year old Victorian village is back. The Association will use this delightfully wacky contest as their primary fundraiser for 2015.  Taking place on Saturday, September 19, each participant will get true-flight practice balls, a map, a scorecard and will be assigned a hole to start. There are 24 par three holes for a par score of 72. A foursome is $100 or $25 per player. Anyone can walk the course without golfing for $10. Check-in time is 8:30am and tee-off will be 9:15am. Pre-registration is available at the Daniel Gale Agency on Sea Cliff Avenue in Sea Cliff. The Association is seeking sponsors for this fun event. You or your business can sponsor a hole for $100. Other sponsorship forms are available. For information contact Sheila Wenger at sheilawenger@danielgale.com.
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DEVELOPER SEEKS APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF GARVIES POINT PLANS WITH LARGER 12 STORY BUILDING ACROSS FROM SEA CLIFF 

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July 25, 2015 -- The developer who in late 2011 had received approval from the Glen Cove Planning Board to build a planned mixed use community with 860 residential units known as Garvies Point (formerly Glen Isle) on a 56 acre site and former brownfield along the northern waterfront of Glen Cove creek, returned to that same board for a public hearing this past Tuesday evening to present amendments to the original plan that will increase the number of housing units to 1100.  READ MORE

GOLD COAST LIBRARY LAUNCHES INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE FOR NEW BUILDING INITIATIVE 

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July 25, 2015 -- In an effort to keep residents up to to date and informed about the costs, design, background and process going forward as the community considers the proposed purchase of the 5.3 acre Halm Industries property on Glen Head road and the building of a new library at that site, the Gold Coast Library launched an informational website this past week. Click here or on the image above to access the website.

THIS WEEK'S SUMMER SOUNDS IN SEA CLIFF
- Hunt & Hughes and Lisa Vetrone and the 67s on Thursday at Memorial Park
- Live Stock at the Beach on Friday

This upcoming week, Hunt and Hughes and Lisa Vetrone and the 67s will perform at the Sea Cliff Civic Association's Sunset Serenade Concert Series at Memorial Park on Thursday night from 7-9 pm; and the Friday night Sea Cliff Beach Concert will feature Live Stock from 7 to 10  pm; This past week, it was the Roger Street Friedman Band at the beach and the RiDE performing at Memorial Park.  See slide show above.   Go to the Events Calendar for full schedule of concerts

TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH AT MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL, SUNDAY JULY 26 

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On Sunday, July 26, Morgan Park Summer Music Festival will present Walking the Line, Thomas Michael Cavanaugh’s tribute to Johnny Cash. The concert, which is free to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park.  Walking the Line presents an incredibly authentic look and sound of a performance by Johnny Cash and his band. The group performs music from every decade of Cash’s long and celebrated career. Thomas Michael Cavanaugh leads this extraordinary musical journey in the role of Johnny Cash. He is backed by a seven-piece band including three Carter Sisters on harmonies. READ MORE

CELTIC MUSIC FOR THE MASSES AT GLEN COVE VILLAGE SQUARE PLAZA 

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Glen Cove, New York - July 21, 2015 - The bellow of bagpipes will ring through the Glen Cove Village Square Plaza when Celtic Radio Award winner MacTalla Mór performs during week five of the 2015 Downtown Sounds Concert Series on July 31 at 7:30 pm. This Celtic roots band features highland bagpipe and Gaelic melodies in a high-energy mix of traditional Celtic, rock, blues, jazz, reggae, Latin, hip-hop and Mor.  READ MOR . . . 

HOLLYWOOD COWBOY DAY AT GC SENIOR CENTER FEATURES WESTERN FILM STAR WILL HUTCHINS

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Saddle up, pardners of all ages, and ride on down!  On Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 1 to 3 pm, the public is invited to the Glen Cove Adult Day Program at the Glen Cove Senior Center, lower level, 130 Glen Stree in Glen Cove, to attend an afternoon of Wild West nostalgia with famed TV cowboy and movie star Will Hutchins, packed with entertainment suprprises and serving light refreshments.  There is no charge; guests are encouraged to "dress the part" - wear your favorite old dungarees, bandanas and cowboy hat!  READ MORE

CAN YOU HELP US FILL A CHILD'S BOOKBAG?

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The Glen Cove Youth Bureau, in cooperation with the Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board is teaming up with local citizens, organizations and businesses to provide back to school supplies to disadvantaged youth in our community.  A backpack filled with supplies is presented to children who otherwise would not have what they need to succeed in their studies.  READ MORE
LOCAL ART 

LEN JACOBS PHOTOGRAPHY AT DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY'S

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An exhibit of  is currently on display at Daniel Gale/Sotheby’s, 266 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff.  Please stop by during the week to see the show on business hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  READ MORE

LAUREN ROSENBLUM: NEW WORKS: A SOLO EXHIBIT AT HERSH FINE ART, THROUGH 7/31

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Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of paintings on fabric by Huntington artist Lauren Rosenblum.  READ MORE

AUGUST AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

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THE MODERNS Chagall, Degas, Léger, Miró, Picasso, and more….
 CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING OF AUGUST EXHIBITIONS 
IN CASE OF RAIN, FARMERS MARKET WILL BE HELD IN PARISH HALL OF ST. LUKES
OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC CONCERTS 

MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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The Morgan Park Summer Music festival will kicked off its 56th Season  July 5. The music will continue each Sunday at 7:30 pm through the end of August.  Click here for the complete schedule.

GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

On September 9, 2015, residents of the Gold Coast Public Library District (GCPLD) located in Glen Head, NY, who are eligible to vote in a general election will vote for as many as three candidates to fill three open seats on the Board of Trustees and to establish the Library budget for 2016. READ MORE
SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAMS 

SEA CLIFF CHILDREN'S LIBRARY (Click here for link to website)

STORY TIME AT SEA CLIFF BEACH ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

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Join Children's Librarian Ann DiPietro each Wednesday Morning at Sea Cliff beach for a story, song and Craft st Sea Cliff Beach 10:30 am through August 19.

FAMILY BOOK NIGHT ON THURSDAY AUGUST 6

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Join Children's Librarian Ann DiPietro for a discussion of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot at the Sea Cliff Children's Library at 6 pm.   Pizza and Refreshments will be served.

ANIMAL WORKSHOP AT THE SC CHILDREN'S LIBRARY ON AUGUST 6

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On Friday, August 7, Dennis Fleury of  the Tackapausha  Rescue Center will visit the Sea Cliff Children's Library to offer an animal workshop presentation.  The Tackapausha Rescue Center provides interactive educational programs at schools and libraries around Nassau Country introducing children to different animal species, with the goal of promoting greater environmental awareness and scientific education.  The Workshop will start at 2:30 pm.

POP STARS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 3 PM

Sea Cliff Resident Jenn Gerrity will lead a merry band of singers and dancers in her very popular Popular Pop Stars Program on Wednesdays at 3pm.  Through August 6.
GOLD COAST LIBRARY (Click here for link to website) 

TITLE SWAP AT THE GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at a “Wrap-Up Summer Reading Program/Title Swap” on Tuesday, August 18 at 7pm at the Gold Coast Public Library. Find out which books are worth your time, and which are not, in advance. Wraps will be served and the Grand Prize winner of the Adult Summer Reading program will be selected. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for the following prizes donated by local businesses:  READ MORE

AUTHOR ELLEN MEISTER TO VISIT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY

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Author Ellen Meister will visit the Gold Coast Public Library on Monday, August 24 at 7pm. Meister is the author of five novels including Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA, The Smart One, The Other Life and Farewell, Dorothy Parker.  READ MORE

SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMS  AT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY FOR TEENS

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Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join the Gold Coast Public Library Summer Reading Program, Unmask The Superhero in Yourself!  READ MORE

CELEBRATE ADULT SUMMER READING AT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY

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Why should kids have all the fun? Celebrate and enjoy Adult Summer Reading! Submit book reviews, attend book discussions and special programs including a visit with author Ellen Meister.
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LOCAL MUSIC

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STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM
Mon 7/27 - Music From the Hive 
Thurs 7/30 - Giant Flying Turtles
Fri 7/31 -  Rusty String Band
Sat 8/1 - Chicken Head
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM
 
Wed 7/29 - Josh Epstein Cello
Thurs 7/30 - Joe Vicino Acoustic Trio
Fri 7/31 - Toby Tobias & Mike Nugent
METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Sun 7/26 - Sunday Reggae with John Kelvin
Thurs 7/30 -Andy Aledort
Fri 7/31 - Steve Muciolo

JACK'S SHACK, Glen Head,   6 -9 PM

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING