Dan's Papers - August 10, 2007

ROCK CONCERT- 8 p.m. Robert Toman presents hard Rock 'n' Roll band, Deacon Sage, at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall. Tickets cost $20. Call 631-727-5782 or visit www.vail-leavitt.org

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY- at 7:30 pm, enjoy award winning wildlife photographer James Galletto's show featuring Long Island scenes at Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport. Refreshments and raffle to follow.

PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION- Opening reception for Peconic Land Trust's traveling art exhibit "Plein Air Peconic" at Mattituck-Laurel Libraryfrom 4-7 pm. Show runs though Aug. 31. Call 631-298-4134 or visit www.peconiclandtrust.org.

BLUES FESTIVAL- Brookhaven National Laboratory's Dog Days Blues Festival featuring The Kerry Kearney Band, 3 AM and the Jacks O'Diamonds will kick off at 6 pm in the Brookhaven Center. Tickets cost $10. Call 631-344-3846. Guests must be aged 16 and above. Bring photo ID.

YOUTH ON STAGE PRODUCTION- 8 pm. Northfork Community Theatre in Mattituck presents Once Upon a Mattress directed by Bill Sousa. Tickets cost $15. Call 631-298-4500 for more information.

CRAFT. BEER, BBQ AND WINE FESTIVAL- More than 50 craft brewers present over 120 craft beers for sampling, plus gourmet BBQ prepared by Maple Tree BBQ, and wine samplings provided by Martha Clara Vineyards. Live music performed by the Energy Express Band. Funds will be raised for Peconic Bay Medical Center and NYS Brewers Association. A food drive will be conducted for LI Cares--bring a food item, get a free raffle ticket. A limited number to tickets will be sold. Advance purchase only at www.craftbeerfestival.com. Each ticket ($50) includes souvenir beer tasting glass, beer sampling, BBQ sandwich + side, live music, and special programming by brew masters and industry leaders. 21+ with valid ID. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. Buy your tickets early for guaranteed admission. More info: www.craftbeerfestival.com or 631-957-7035.

GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA- 7 pm. Barbara Scott presents a gospel concert at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall. Call 631-727-5782 or visit Vail-Leavitt.org. Tickets cost $20.

YOUTH ON STAGE PRODUCTION- 8 pm. Northfork Community Theatre in Mattituck presents Once Upon a Mattress directed by Bill Sousa. Tickets cost $15. Call 631-298-4500 for more information.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR 'A LIFE IN PICTURES'- 3-5 pm. Photographs by Robert Stahman will be exhibiting through Aug. 31. At the Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport.

JAZZ CONCERT- Teddy Charles will perform from 5-7 pm at the Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport. Free. Call 631-477-0660.

DRAGONFLY DAY- 11 am. Meet at Skipper Horton Park in Greenport. Children learn to capture, examine and release dragonflies and damselflies. Contact Sarah Williams at 631-477-3988 for more information.

GALA FUNDRAISER- 5 pm. Eastern Long Island Hospital's Gala fundraiser 'Food Glorious Food' will feature summer's local bounty, dining and dancing to music by Melange, at the Corso residence, Cutchogue. Tickets cost $175; includes luxury raffle and live auction. Reservations required. Call 631-477-5164.

CLASSICAL STRINGS CONCERT AND SLIDESHOW- 8-9:30 pm at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. Quartet features Anne Vertichio on violin with Ted Hoyle, Katie Gallagher and Daniel Gladstone. Selections include works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Handel and Arvo Pard. Perseid meteor shower party follows; bring lawn chair or blanket, watch remnants from comet Swift-Tuttle and observe night sky through telescopes. Refreshments available. Donation: $13, members $10. Call 631-765-2626 or email custerdonna@yahoo.com.

MUSIC FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY PICNIC- 5 p.m. Twenty-eighth annual Douglas Moore Memorial music festival and community picnic on Village Green, Cutchogue, hosted by Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council. Historical buildings open for visitors; concert by Sound Symphony begins at 7:30 pm. Rain location: Southold High School. Call 631-734-7122 or visit www.cuthoguenewsuffolkhistory.org.

HOT ROD CAR SHOW- 5 pm on Love Lane, Mattituck. Outdoor viewing of classic movie American Graffiti to follow at dusk. Shops and restaurants open late. Free. Call 631-298-2276 or email info@mattituckchamber.org.

INTERACTIVE FALCON PRESENTATION- 10 am-3pm. Falconer Lorrie Schumacher gives two flying demonstrations, photo opportunities and more at Laurel Lake Preserve hosted by Peconic Land Trust. Fee is $5. Children under 2, free. Visit www.peconiclandtrust.org.

CHICKEN BARBEQUE- 4:30-6:30 pm. The eighteenth annual Chicken Barbeque at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Aqueboque, features half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, rolls and butter, desert, iced tea, hot tea and coffee; eat in or take out. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for children under 12. Rain or shine. Call 631-772-4000 ext. 10.

POTLUCK DINNER BY EARTHSAVE- 6:30 pm. Monthly potluck dinner hosted by Earthsave promotes healthy and planet friendly food choices. At Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead. Lecture follows dinner. Bring Vegetarian dish that serves 6-8 people. Call 631-567-5280.

CHILD FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON- At Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead from 12-4 pm. Proceeds support programs that aid individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Event features all-you-can-eat buffet and cash bar; kid's menu includes chicken fingers and french fries. Tickets cost $60 for adults, $30 for children under 13, and children under 2 free. All exhibits included in ticket price. Call 631-477-5044 or visit www.thursdayschildolfi.org.

KAYAKING IN THE BAY- 9-11 am at Orient Beach State Park. Explore waters and salt marshes of Little Bay and its ecology, birds and plants. Bring kayak or reserve: single $20 for 2 hours; double $30. Call 631-765-3502. Strong winds or rain cancels.

SEINING IN THE BAY- Learn about seine nets and how to use them. Programs meet at snack bar in parking lot at Orient Beach State Park. Fee $3 for adults, $2 for children, and $8 for vehicles. Call 631-323-2440.

YOUTH ON STAGE PRODUCTION- 12 pm. Special performance to benefit NFTC Scholarship Fund. Northfork Community Theatre in Mattituck presents Once Upon a Mattress directed by Bill Sousa. Tickets cost $15. Call 631-298-4500 for more information.

CAPTAIN KIDDS SUMMER CAMP- 8:30 am-4 pm monday-Friday at Greenport Recreation Center; activities includeMaritime Pirates Sails aboard Schooner Mary E., combat workshops, pirate feast, coloring map and final performance in Mitchell Park. Registration 631-477-1133. Greenport Business Improvement District offers fully paid scholarships to 10 applicants.

COUNTRY AND ROCK DANCE- 7:30-9:30 pm. Greenport Dances in Mitchell Park, Front Street, sponsored by Village Arts and Culture Committee. Country and classic rock music will be performed by the Birch Creek Band. Bring picnic dinner, lawn chairs and blankets. Free; donations welcome. 631-477-8589 or 631-477-0457.

'INVISIBLE CHILDREN' DOCUMENTARY- 6:30 pm. Documentary will be shown with an MTV beat about children in Africa. 631-477-0660.

CEDAR BEACH BIRDING- 8 am. View shore birds including piping plovers and Least terns with Jody Levin. Meet for carpooling at Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport, or at Cedar Beach. Call Jody at 631-765-1746 or visit www.northforkaudubon.org.

SONGS AND PUPPETRY- 4 pm. Young Folk's Showcase features 'Songs and Puppetry' with Janice Buckner. 7:30 pm. Summer showcase concert series features The Bay Chambers Players and Young Friends, at Silversmith's Corner, Southold. Bring chair or blanket; rain location Southold United Methodist Church, Main Street. Free; donations accepted. 631-765-3598.

'MEET THE GOATS' AT CATAPANO DAIRY- 10:15 am. In Peconic, offered by Southold Mothers Club. Tour farm, pet and milk goats, taste goat cheese and goat milk fudge and more. Fee $4. Bring wipes to clean hands. (Note: no restrooom at farm.) 631-298-4910.

EAST END ARTS COUNCIL'S FAMILY FILM NIGHT- 7 pm. 'Saint Monica,' a Canadian film about young girl's determination to be an angel will be showing in one-room schoolhouse on EEAC'S Main Street, Riverhead grounds. Bring picnic dinner, fish off dock and enjoy renovated boardwalk along Peconic River. Tickets are $5. Call 631-727-0900 or visit www.eastendarts.org.

BIGGEST MOM'S NIGHT OUT OF THE YEAR- 7-10 pm. Fundraiser and chinese auction hosted by Southold Mothers Club at Martha Clara Vineyards, Jamesport; proceeds to fund future club activities. Event includes mystery gift auction, light supper, cash wine bar, and grand prize of half a day fishing charter or sunset cruise donated by Surf and Turf Charters. Tickets cost $5. 917-334-6639.

PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED- East End Arts Council's juried photography show 'Mirror of Our Times,' open to digital or traditional photography. Drop-off: Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 23-25., 10 am-4 pm at Main Street, Riverhead location. Prospectus can call 631-727-0900 or visit www.eastendarts.org. The show runs Aug. 31-Oct. 5. 631-369-2171.

RAISE YOUR WINE IQ- Join Bob and Jackie Rogers at Martha Clara Vineyards on Sunday August 19 as they host an educational class designed to help you enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of wine. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 631-298-0075.

OPERA- The Southold Historical Society welcomes the Opera Company of Brooklyn to perform at the Horton Point Lighthouse. The Company will perform "Cosi Fan Tutte" on August 18 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. For tickets and more information go to www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

GREENPORT GALLERY WALK- On the third Saturday of every month from June through December (6-9 p.m.), a select group of galleries will open their doors for an evening of gallery hopping. Please join us for viewing, gallery talks, and refreshments. Dates are: June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15. For further information please call 631-477-2153

REIKI- The last Monday of every month from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Grace Episcopal Church 753 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead. Reiki will be held every Monday at Peconic Bay Medical Center. For details please call Ellen Jean McCabe, Certified Reiki Master Teacher 631-727-2072.