Upcoming Events:  Thurs. 8/27 - Gold Coast Public Library Meet the Candidates for Library Trustee, Annex, 7 pm; North Shore Board of Education Meeting, High School Library, 7:30 pm; John Brady/John Schneurman at Sea Cliff Sunset Serenade, Memorial Park, 7-9 pm. Fri., 8/28 - Music - The Bar Flies at Sea Cliff Beach, 7-10 pm; 
 (click for complete calendar, including Gold Coast and 
Sea Cliff Library Events)
Fri., 8/28 (cont.) -Soul Sound Revue at Downtown Sounds, Glen Cove, 7:30 pm; Sat. 8/29 - Sea Cliff Farmer's Market, St. Lukes Church, 9am - 1pm; Sun. 8/30 - SC Civic Association Movie Night at Roslyn Park, 6:30-9:30 pm;  Folkfest at Morgan Park Music Festival, 7:30 pm. Tues. 9/1 - First Day of School!
Friday, August 14, 2015 - Sunday, August 23 , 2015

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR THREE CONTESTED SEATS ON GOLD COAST LIBRARY BOARD

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The Gold Coast Public Library will be holding a "Meet the Candidates" forum on Thursday, August 28.   The event will provide an opportunity for those who are seeking one of the three positions that are up for grabs on the library's Board of Trustees to introduce themselves to residents, answer questions, and to offer their thoughts on the Library's role in the community as well as on fiscal and governance issues. Thus far, five community members have submitted petitions - they are current Board President Nancy Benchimol, Trustee Craig Hennenberger, Rudolph Hertlein, Anthony Papiro, and Trustee Miles Sibell. The deadline for submitting petitions is Thursday at 5 pm.   The library election and budget vote will be held on September 9.  The $1.6 million budget for 2016, adopted at the July 15th meeting, and which must be approved by voters, represents an increase of 0.74% over the current year's spending plan, and a tax levy increase of  1.4%, a rise of about 27 cents per month for the average residential taxpayer. Click here for link to July 17 article on budget adoption.

GOLD COAST LIBRARY BUILDING INITIATIVE UPDATE

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Architect Russell Davidson, presenting to the library board this past July, returned last Wednesday to present three preliminary design proposals for a new library.

Article provided by the Gold Coast Public Library

At the Gold Coast Public Library's monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, August 19, Russell Davidson of KG&D Architects presented three preliminary designs for the library's proposed new building. The library has entered into a contract to purchase the Halm Industries property, 180 Glen Head Road, where the new building would be located if the public votes to approve the project. READ MORE

FRANK OLT: NEW WORKS AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

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Frank Olt’s colorful and dynamic installation of small-scale work occupies Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Gallery in Frank Olt: New Works, a solo exhibition that is on view through Sunday, November 8, 2015.

On Saturday, September 20, from 3 to 4 p.m., as part of the Artist in the Galleries series, Olt will greet museum visitors in the Contemporary Gallery and answer questions about his work and career. This event is free with museum admission; reservations are not needed. READ MORE

ST. LUKES TO HOST CONCERT IN HONOR OF LONG-TIME SEA CLIFF RESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 4

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St. Luke’s Community Concerts in Sea Cliff will present a free concert of vocal music on Friday, September 4, at 7 pm.  Featured performers are Boston-area mezzo-soprano Penny Lazarus and acclaimed Metro-area soprano Patti Dunham.  The occasion is a Diamond Jubilee Celebration honoring Eugene (“Gene”) Neely, long-time resident of Sea Cliff and member of St. Luke’s parish.  Included on a mostly American program are spirituals, works by Samuel Barber and songs by Robert Schumann.  A birthday cake and ice cream reception follows in the Church garden.  No gifts, please; but, donations to the Music Program are always gratefully accepted.  St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 253 Glen Avenue, in the heart of Sea Cliff Village.

FROM RIVERS TO SKY: Labor Day Concert & Picnic at Cedarmere

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On Labor Day--Monday, September 7, at 4 pm—the Friends of Cedarmere will host a special concert of American music in the Great Room at Historic Cedarmere House, in Roslyn Harbor, followed by a community pot-luck picnic on the beautifully restored and maintained grounds.

“From Rivers to Sky” commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, and marks the name centennial of Samuel Barber’s famous Knoxville: Summer of 1915.  The program grew out of a Civil War Reading Group hosted by The Friends last spring at Cedarmere. READ MORE 

THE SEA CLIFF LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION LECTURE SERIES KICKS OFF FALL SEASON

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 Wednesday, September 16, 7:30 pm at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club

The Sea Cliff Landmarks Association kicks off its Fall lectures schedule with Sea Cliff resident, The Metropolitan Museum of Art educator, and popular travel Met lecturer, Inés L. Powell who will give a lecture on the Met’s current exhibit, Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 pm at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club.  READ MORE
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SEA CLIFF BEACH SEASON - CLOSED AUG. 31- SEPT. 4; WILL RE-OPEN FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

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 With the school year beginning unusually early this year, Sea Cliff Beach will be closed to swimming during the week of August 31 to September 4, and then re-open for Labor Day weekend, before closing until Memorial Day weekend 2016.

SUN SETTING ON SEA CLIFF SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

With the sun now setting over the Sands Point peninsula signaling that the summer season will soon be over, Sea Cliff's two outdoor concert series will end this week.  On Thursday at Memorial Park from 7-9 pm it will be John Brady and Brian Schneurman performing in the Civic Association's Sunset Serenade series finale, and on Friday the Bar Flies at Sea Cliff Beach from 7 to 10 pm.  In the pictures above, Rick Reyes and Jay Obernauer performing at Sea Cliff Beach on August 14, Chicken Head at Memorial Park on August 20 (photos by Isabella Alessandrini) and the Rusty String Band (photos by Ann DiPietro) at the Beach on August 21.  Although the summer series will have ended, The Bittersweets will perform at the Sea Cliff Civic Association's Family Social and Movie Night at Roslyn Park on Sunday August 30 at 6:30 pm and the beach will host two performances this September - Antigone Rising on Saturday, September 19 and the Silly Shakespeare Company's spoof The Tem-Pissed on September 26.    

RICKSHAW SERVICE FOR SENIORS TO VISIT SEA CLIFF THIS FRIDAY MORNING

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The Danish not-for-profit "Cycling Without Age," an organization that pairs senior citizens with volunteers who give the seniors free bicycle rickshaw rides, will be visiting Sea Cliff this Friday morning.  The program currently operates more than 400 rickshaws in Denmark, and is beginning to expand internationally.
    
The group will have a rickshaw in Sea Cliff on Friday morning from 10 am to noon at Lincoln Plaza, on the corner of Sea Cliff and Roslyn Avenues, adjacent to the Metropolitan Bistro, where people can stop by, learn about the program, and check out the rickshaw.  "The goal at this point," said Kelly Talcott, a Sea Cliff attorney who is working with Cycling Without Age, "is to gauge the interest in this area for this sort of program."  Ole Kassow, the founder and director of the Cycling Without Age will be on hand to talk about the service.

SUMMER PRACTICES SIGNAL START TO ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR 

August 25, 2015-- The summer ended early for the hundreds of North Shore High School athletes who turned out for team try-outs and practices this past week. The football team took the gridiron last Monday, and many more JV and Varsity squads, including Men's and Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross-Country, Women's Swimming, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, and Cheerleading started this past Monday.  Most teams have their season openers during the week of September 7. CLICK HERE FOR ALL FALL NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULES.

BACK TO SCHOOL FOR BOE THIS THURSDAY

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The North Shore Board of Education will meet this Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 pm in the High School Library.  Agenda items include  District Goals for the 2015-16 school year and a discussion of the designation of the District's official newspaper.  All are welcome to attend. Meetings this fall will take place at the High School Library, unless otherwise noted, on September 10, September 24, October 8 (Glenwood Landing School), October 22 (Town Meeting), November 19 (Glen Head School), and December 10 (Sea Cliff School). All meetings will begin at 7:30 pm.   

FOLKFEST - THE FINALE TO THIS YEAR'S MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Sunday, August 30 at 6 pm
6:00 pm-7:30 pm: Don Bikoff and Matt Grabowski
7:30-9 pm: A Band Called Honalee

Concert Sponsored by Rising Tide

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival announces its first FolkFest.  Talented local musicians Don Bikoff and Matt Grabowski will perform from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  A Band Called Honalee performs from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.   Bring a picnic and settle in for an evening of favorite folk tunes from the 60s and the 70s. READ MORE

SOUL SOUND REVUE HAS THE BEST OF MOTOWN AT DOWNTOWN SOUNDS AUGUST 28th

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Glen Cove, New York - August 18, 2015 - There will be dancin’ in the streets when Soul Sound Revue brings their high-energy stage show to the Village Square Plaza in Glen Cove on Aug. 28 at 7:30 pm. A perennial favorite at the annual Downtown Sounds Concert Series, this Motown tribute party band is the perfect choice to bring the 2015 season to a close.  Sound Soul Review is a show/dance act that specializes in the best of the Motown and Philly soul and disco sounds. The group consists of dynamic male and female singers, a powerful horn section and a driving four-piece band.  READ MORE
MORE SCHOOL NEWS

FORMER TRUSTEE AMY BEYER RECEIVES OUTSTANDING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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By Shelly Newman

Congratulations go out to Mrs. Amy Beyer, a North Shore School District trustee for 12 years, who was the recipient of the New York State Association of School Business Officials (NYSASBO) Outstanding School Board Member of the Year Award sponsored by R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP. This prestigious recognition is awarded to a school board member who has demonstrated support and appreciation for the role of the school business official and their contributions to a well-run school district. Additionally, the North Shore School District will receive a donation of $1,000 for use towards the purchase of equipment or a school scholarship, etc. READ MORE

INCOMING NORTH SHORE SIXTH GRADERS PARTICIPATE IN ORIENTATION AND BBQ

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By Shelly Newman

August 25th was a warm sunny day when Principal Dr. Marc Ferris and Assistant Principal Rachel Green welcomed the incoming Sixth Grade Class of 2015-16 to North Shore Middle School. Close to 220 students were graciously greeted by the middle school administrators, faculty and staff and participated in an orientation. It was an exciting time for each of them as they met up with their old friends from elementary school and met new peers from the other two schools. 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 Good of the Village 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 [email protected].
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.
SILLY SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEM-PISSED ON SATURDAY SEPT. 26
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The Silly Shakespeare Company of Sea Cliff will perform The Tem-Pissed at the Sea Cliff Beach on Saturday September 26 at 5:00pm. Rain date, Sunday, September 27 at 5:00pm

LOCAL ART 

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

Through the end of this month, Sea Cliff Village Library will be hosting an art exhibition showcasing the beauty of Sea Cliff and Long Island through the eyes of local artists. READ MORE

AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

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THE MODERNS Chagall, Degas, Léger, Miró, Picasso, and more….
This 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. 
 CLICK HERE FOR STORY AND FULL LISTING OF AUGUST EXHIBITIONS 
LOCAL MUSIC

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STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM
Thurs 8/27 - Ruby
Fri 8/28 - Bathtub Gin
Sat 8/29 - Andy Aledort
Mon 8/31 - Music from the Hive
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM
 
Wed 8/26 - Sue Giordano and the Jazz Kings
Thurs 8/27 - Bob Dylan Tribute
Fri 8/28 - Dead Ahead
METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs 8/27: David Berg and Dave Diamond
Fri 8/28: Joe Carter and Ray on Trombone

JACK'S SHACK, Glen Head,   6 -9 PM

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING