Heat waves, humidity and long lines to the beach characterize a typical Long Island summer but sales and promotions that flourish in clothing stores and office stores signify the start of August and the end of another summer, marking the back-to-school season. Despite the rush at the end of the month, Long Island is still buzzing and as free outdoor concert series conclude, fairs and festivals are moving in island-wide, bringing communities together over beer, wine, food, culture, pets and crafts.
Long Islanders can take a trip out to the North Fork to attend the North Fork Craft Beer BBQ and Wine Festival at Martha Clara Vineyards on August 14 or they can stay more local and attend the Holbrook Carnival and Craft Festival at Seneca Middle School on Main Street that runs August 12-15. For concertgoers, most of the outdoor concerts finish at the end of August, but concerts at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater conclude with the Stone Temple Pilots on Saturday, September 4.
See what Long Island has to offer to top off the summer:
Concerts
Photo: Easy Street - Islip Arts Council
Islip Arts Councils Concerts
Sundays at Bayard Cutting Arboretum – 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739
Aug. 15: Ahmad Ali and Friends
Aug. 22: Gail Storm
Aug. 29: Easy Street
Brown Bag Lunch Concerts at Dr. King Park – Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Tues. Aug. 17: LI Tuba Quartet
Tues. Aug. 24: Blue Detour
Tues. Aug. 31: Tommy Keys
Sayville Common Ground Series at Rotary Park – Gillette Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782
Hi Long Island! Stay healthy and fit with us with the Long Island Health & Wellness Forum. Check out what the Doctor Oz’s in your neighborhood have to say:
Research Thoroughly When Considering Weight Loss Surgery
Morbidly obese individuals who have been unsuccessful in losing weight through diet and exercise are candidates for weight-loss surgery, known medically as bariatric surgery. Several procedures are available, but whichever technique is considered, it is important that the surgeon, the operating room team, the post-operative staff and the hospital where the procedure is performed all be highly experienced and adhere to the highest standards of care. It is essential to know and understand the available options, check the ratings of the bariatric surgery program, speak with a board certified surgeon, and not be shy about asking questions.—Shawn Garber, M.D., FACS, Chief of Bariatric Surgery, Mercy Medical Center.
Don’t Delay Joint-Replacement Surgery
Too many patients needlessly put off joint-replacement surgery because of the “fear factor”—enduring daily suffering from worn-out hip or knee, with literally every painful step they take, because of the misguided belief that joint-replacement is a painful operation that will require a long stay in the hospital and six months to a year to fully recover. The latest techniques in total knee and hip replacement and postoperative pain management are producing better results and faster recoveries than ever before. So, the fact is that the vast majority of joint-replacement patients spend just three to four comfortable days in the hospital and recover sufficiently to return to work and other normal activities in four to six weeks, at most.—Jan Albert Koenig, M.D., FAAOS, FACS, Director of Orthopedics, Mercy Medical Center.
Health Tip
What’s the number one favorite food of ophthalmologists? Spinach! Eating a healthy diet high in antioxidants that includes several servings of fruit and vegetables daily will help keep your eyes health.—Elizabeth Small, M.D., Chief, Ophthalmology, Huntington Hospital.
Asthma or Allergies
Does someone in your family suffer from asthma or allergies and get sick frequently? If so, investigate your home’s air ducts. They may be packed with dust, mold and mildew that are hindering your family’s ability to breathe. Getting your air ducts cleaned and replacing filters can greatly reduce the effects of asthma and other respiratory conditions.—Michael Delman, M.D., Southside Hospital.
Did You Know?
Signs of a heart attack are different in men and women. Women often have more subtle symptoms like nausea, indigestion, back pain, fatigue and anxiety.—North Shore-LIJ Health System Cardiovascular Services.
Sun Protection
Wrinkles are caused by several factors, but UV damage holds about 80 percent of the blame. Protect yourselves and your children from harmful UV rays!—Jeffery Ellis, M.D., Dermatology.
Long Island Health and Wellness Forum will launch on Oct. 14, and will be published quarterly. For more information on this feature, contact Bob Hall at 631-297-9023; or e-mail bob.hall@lipennysaver.com.
Long Island is renowned for its wineries on the North Fork and its various wine experts and while it has a few well-known breweries such as Blue Point Brewing Company and Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, Southampton Publick House, and others, the beer culture on the island is lacking. A couple events have caught the eye of major beer brewers over the years, such as International Beer Expo in November at Nassau Coliseum and the North Fork Craft Beer Festival in August at Martha Clara Vineyards, but the beer culture hasn’t quite burgeoned on Long Island.
The Long Island Beer and Malt Enthusiasts (LIBME) seek to fill that void. They take beer connoisseurs and combining their zeal for beer with education on general principles of crafting beer and whiskey and promote beer advocacy through community projects to develop a positive reputation among individuals who “intelligently” appreciate beer.
Beer enthusiasts can expand their knowledge by attending various tastings and events on Long Island:
Sat. 7/10: Greenport Harbor Brewing Company Artist Series, featuring Roisin Bateman 6-9 p.m. at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 234 Carpenter Street, Greenport, NY 11944, 631-477-6688, Price: Free.
Wed. 7/14: Blue Point Beer-BQ 6-10 p.m. at T.J. Finley’s, 42 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11709, 631-647-4856, Price: $35.
Fri. 7/16:
Global Beer Tasting 1-4 p.m. at Bullseye Wholesale Beverage, 395a Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787, 631-406-7730, Price: Free.
Beer Tasting 4-8 p.m. at Stony Brook Beverage, 710 Route 25A, Setauket, NY 11733, 631-941-4545, Price: Free.
Sat. 7/17: GreenportHarbor Brewing Company 2nd Anniversary Party 3:30-8 p.m. at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 234 Carpenter Street, Greenport, NY 11944, 631-477-6688, Price: Free.
Sun. 8/08: Reggae on the River 5-7 p.m. at Harbor Crab, 116 Division Street, Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-687-2722, Price: Free.
Sat. 8/14: North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival 2-6 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyard, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901, Price: $75 VIP; $50 General Admission; $12 Designated Drivers.
Wed. 8/25: Troegs 5-Course Beer Dinner 7 p.m. at T.J. Finley’s, 42 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706, Price: $45. Free Growler for first 25 people. Seating is limited. Call to RSVP.
Fri. 8/27: Beer Tasting 4-8 p.m. at Stony Brook Beverage, 710 Route 25A, Setauket, NY 11733, 631-941-4545, Price: Free.
July marks the real start of summer on Long Island, featuring various town-sponsored events and outdoor concerts. Festivals and fairs burgeon during the season and unite communities with good food and entertainment. Local artists also take advantage of the gorgeous weather and season by exhibiting their artwork at various events. Neighbors, visitors and/or art enthusiasts can admire their work at art fairs or art walks, such as the Sayville ArtWalk Summer Series on the south shore or the Greenport Gallery Walks on
Photo: TD Bank Fireworks
the North Fork.
However, Fourth of July fireworks are the true hallmark of the season. Various places are hosting their renditions of an Independence Day celebration through their fireworks show but the Grucci Fireworks spectacular on the Great South Bay is one of the most anticipated events this year, especially with the cancellation of the Jones Beach fireworks show. People can view the show on Captree Boats from Davis Park in Fire Island.
Check out other Independence Day events below:
07/03:
Grucci Fireworks – TD Bank sponsors the event in Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 516-572-0348.
Sag Harbor Fireworks – Sag Harbor Yacht Club, 27 Bay Street, presents fireworks from a Barge outside of the Breakwater at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are also viewable from Haven’s Beach, Marine Park, The Long Wharf, Waterfront Restaurants and others. For more information, call 631-725-0567 or e-mail info@sagharboryc.com.
07/04:
A Salute to America – Town of Brookhaven presents the concert and fireworks show at the Brookhaven Amphitheater, Bald Hill, 1 Bicycle Path, Farmingville, featuring the United States Army Band at 7:30 PM. Fireworks at 9:30 PM. Free admission. Parking: $5 per carload. For more information, call 631-451-TOWN.
Amityville July 4th Parade – Amityville Chamber of Commerce presents its parade at 10 a.m., from the corner of South Bayview and MacDonald Avenues, proceeds north to Avon Place, then west on to Broadway, turning onto Oak Street to end at the Fire House, 55 West Oak Street. For more information, call 631-598-0695.
Bellmore Striders Independence Day Run – Bellmore Striders hold its run on Pettit Avenue, dedicated to the memory of Matthew Warkala, from 9-10 a.m. Check-in: before 8:30 a.m.
East Islip Fire Department Carnival – East Islip Fire Department, 30 East Main Street, features Grucci fireworks and entertainment at its carnival. For details, call 631-224-1712.
Glen Cove Independence Day Celebration – Glen Cove’s celebration includes the Children’s Bicycle Parade at 10 a.m. and the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival in Morgan Park, Germaine Street, with a performance by Northwinds Symphonic Band, accompanied by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic. For more information on the festival, call 516-671-0017 or e-mail morganparkmusic@yahoo.com.
Go 4th on the Bay – Grucci Style – Gruccis produce a public fireworks program on the Great South Bay that’s viewable from Captree Boats at Davis Park, Fire Island, at 6:30 p.m. Captree Boats start sailing around 6:30 p.m. Tickets available online.
Patchogue Summer Concert Series – Patchogue Parks and Recreation Department presents the outdoor concert series, featuring the neighborhood band Howie Seal and friends, from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 631-475-4302.
Southampton Rotary Firecracker 8K Run – Southampton Press presents the run at Agawam Park at 8:30 p.m. to benefit the Southampton Rotary Scholarship Fund. Entry fee day of race: $25, from 7-8 a.m. For more information, call 631-283-6875.
Stars Over Montauk – Montauk Chamber of Commerce presents its Grucci fireworks event at Umbrella Beach, Montauk Highway, Montauk, at 9 p.m. For more information, call 631-668-2428.
VanderFest – Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, holds its Fourth of July celebration from noon-5 p.m. and includes live entertainment, food and arts and crafts vendors, hayrides around the estate, multiple raffle prizes and games as well as children’s events. General Admission: $7 adults; $6 students and seniors; $3 children ages 12 and under; $5 for fireworks only. For more information, call 631-854-5579 or email info@vanderbiltmuseum.org.
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