Dan's Papers - July 18, 2008 - North Fork Events

SHAKESPEARE- 7 p.m.: Northeast Stage presents Shakespeare's 'Comedy of Errors' behind carousel in Mitchell Park, Greenport. Free; donations (tax deductible) encouraged. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic. Sponsored by Village of Greenport, Suffolk County Community Arts Regrant Program and Greenport BID. Rain location Greenport High School Auditorium. 631-477-2972, northeaststage@optonline.net.

OPENING RECEPTION-5-8 p.m.: Opening reception for juried art show 'Food,' at East End Arts Council gallery, Riverhead. 631-727-0900.

TENTH ANNUAL RIVERHEAD BLUES FESTIVAL- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, July 20, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tenth annual Riverhead Blues Festival at three venues - Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Club 91 and the outdoor Main Stage at the riverfront in downtown Riverhead, presented by Vail-Leavitt Music Hall. Local acts, newcomers and favorites from surrounding areas. Headliners include "son of the blues" Bernard Allison and singer, songwriter and guitar virtuoso Ana Popovic. Other featured artists are T-Bone and Franny Mae, The Mojos, Toby Walker, Frank Latorre & The King Bees, Gail Storm, Sam "Bluzman" Taylor and more. Carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, corporate displays and a food court with crab cakes, barbecued ribs and other down-home treats. Sunday night's grand finale features fireworks over the Main Stage at 9 p.m. Admission bracelets available at the entrance: $10 for the two-day event. All proceeds benefit Vail-Leavitt Music Hall. Parking available in lots north of Main Street. 631-727-5782, www.vail-leavitt.org or www.riverblues.org.

NORTH FORK AUDUBON- 10 a.m.: Orient State Park Beach nature walk with John Brush in association with Audubon New York's Bird Conservation program. Meet at Red House, Inlet County Park, Greenport for carpooling at 9:30 a.m. All ages welcome; bring binoculars. 631-697-3767, johndanielbrush@yahoo.com.

EVENTS AT FLOYD MEMORIAL LIBRARY- 4 p.m.-Opus Ditty & the Hoedown Gang performs guitar and banjo music. Free.

GALLERY WALK IN GREENPORT- 6-9 p.m.: Greenport Gallery Walk features talks and refreshments at participating art galleries. Many restaurants and shops stay open late. See www.greenportvillage.com for details.

TOUR OF TASTE- 10-11:30 a.m.: Tour of Taste of the North Fork and North Fork Potato Chips cosponsored by Peconic Land Trust and Long Island Farm Bureau. Meet at Taste; limit 25. Fee: $10. RSVP: 631-283-3195, events@peconiclandtrust.org.

JAZZ- 7:30 p.m.: World-renowned Jazz musician Paquito D'Rivera performs at Southold High School Auditorium, Oaklawn Avenue, Southold. Tickets: $45; students under 18, $10. RSVP: 631-734-6320. Available at Cecily's Love Lane Gallery, Mattituck; Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue; Old Country Charm, Southold; JET's Dream, Greenport; Barth's Drugstore, Riverhead.

DAN RATTINER READS- Meet the author at Martha Clara on Sound Avenue in Riverhead. The author will read "Uncle Ed," about the richest man in the author's family from his book "In The Hamptons."

NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- 1 p.m.: Dragonflies and Damselflies 101 program at North Fork Audubon Society's Red House, Inlet County Park, Greenport; learn basics of Odonate life cycle and more with Annette Oliviera, then observe in the field. Wear clothing and footwear to get wet, hat and sunscreen. Northforkaudubon@mac.com.

LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE- 3:30 p.m.: Lighthouse, maritime history and Gardiners Island cruise aboard Peconic Star II is sponsored by East End Lighthouses. Leaves from Greenport. Members, $90; nonmembers, $95. Includes meal and L.I. wine. Reserve early. 631-477-4121, eastlite@optonline.net, www.eastendlighthouses.org.

SHAKESPEARE- 7 p.m.: Northeast Stage presents Shakespeare's 'Comedy of Errors' behind carousel in Mitchell Park, Greenport. Free; donations (tax deductible) encouraged. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic. Sponsored by Village of Greenport, Suffolk County Community Arts Regrant Program and Greenport BID. Rain location Greenport High School Auditorium. 631-477-2972, northeaststage@optonline.net.

WEIGHT LOSS - The second Tuesday of every month, Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, a physical therapist, holds a free weight management lecture. The discussion is moderated by Dr. Russ, who has upheld a 200-pound weight loss himself. Space is limited. For more information, contact New Life in Progress at 888-446-7764.