Dan's Papers - August 17, 2007

VIENNA- 7 p.m. check out the Vienna to Broadway at Southold Free Library features pianist Judith Alstadter and music of Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin and Cole Porter; sponsored by Friends of library. Free. 631-765-2077.

LIVE MUSIC- 7 p.m. Blue Midnight performs acoustic, jazz, swing and original music at East End Arts Council property, Main Street, Riverhead, part of summer concert series presented by Townscape and sponsored by EEAC. Free. 631-727-1215.

FAMILY DINNER- 5-7 p.m. Family Dinner "Seconds On Us" hosted by Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue; bar open until 8 p.m. Donation: adults, $15; $25 for 2; children, $7. 631-765-6227.

CHOCOLATE BINGO- 7-8 p.m.--Special Friday night Chocolate Bingo; win chocolate and preview upcoming 2008 "The Science of Chocolate" exhibit. Children must be accompanied by adult. Tickets: $10. 631-208-8000.

HAMMER OF THE GODS- Jett Productions presents 'Hammer of the Gods.' An exciting play at Vail-Leavitt. On Saturday, Aug. 25: 'A Special Evening with Kerry Kearney.' 631-727-5782, www.vail-leavitt.org.

YARD SALE- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Yard sale at American Legion Auxiliary, GTG Post #803, Southold. Free; donations accepted. 631-298-4718, 631-765-2276.

OPERA OF THE HAMPTONS- 5:30 p.m. check out Opera of the Hamptons performs 'From Opera to Broadway' at Duck Walk North Vineyard, Southold. Tickets: presale, $45; priority and at door, $55. Call 631-728-8804.

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" 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.

POLISH TOWN STREET FAIR- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thirty-third annual Polish Town Street Fair sponsored by Polish Town Civic Association features over 250 booths of crafts, ethnic foods including kielbasa sandwiches and pierogi, Polish imports, arts, jewelry and other specialty items. Event includes Polish Mass and flag-raising ceremony at St. Isidore's flagpole, re-enactment of the Hejnal. 631-369-1616, www.polishtownusa.com.

BOAT RACES- 5:30 p.m. Anything That Floats But A Boat Race at Mitchell Park beach west of Carousel, Greenport, sponsored by Greenport Youth Activities. Race begins 6 p.m.; teams of 2-4 must include one youth. 631-477-6324 after 4 p.m.

BIRDING BY BIKE- Events at Orient Beach State Park, 9-11 a.m.--Birding by Bike; bike 5 miles along causeway trail to Orient County Park and back. Bring bike or rent: $4 per hour; call to reserve. Meet by snack bar in parking lot. 1:30-2:30 p.m.--Seashells by the Seashore; explore beach and shellfish habitats and learn about seashell creatures. Meet at kayak area near snack bar in parking lot; bring binoculars. Fee: adults, $3; children, $2; vehicles, $8. 631-323-2440.

LIVE MUSIC- 8 p.m. Orient Summer Music Salon, Orchard St., features pianist Vassily Primakov and music of Handel, Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann. Meet the Artist reception follows concert. Tickets: $30. 631-473-5220.

CHICKEN BBQ- 4-7 p.m. Annual Chicken BBQ hosted by Greenport Fire Department and sponsored by Standard Hose Company #4, at Station #1, Third Street. Dinner includes half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, watermelon, beer and soda. Eat in or take out. Tickets: $20, available at station Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., or from members. 631-477-9801, 631-477-8264.

BARBECUE- 2 p.m. barbecue hosted by Temple Israel of Riverhead, Northville Turnpike, features kosher food and games. Free, rain or shine. 631-727-3191.

LIVE MUSIC- 4 p.m. Percussionist and composer Rick Sacks performs at Poquatuck Hall, Orient. Donation: $20. 631-323-1378.

CUT-A-THON- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fundraiser 'Cut-A-Thon' hosted by JET's Dream and New York City's Ted Gibson Salon to benefit North Fork Animal Welfare League and SAVES (Spay Alter Vaccinate Every Stray) outside JET'S Dream, Greenport. Event features $40 discounted hair cuts by top stylists (valued at $95-$150); no appointments necessary. Cut by Ted, who styles hair for celebrities Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway, $200 ($950 value); call 631-477-0039 to schedule. 212-995-1777.

SONGS OF WAR AND PEACE- 2 p.m. 'Songs of War and Peace' concert at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Greenport to benefit North Fork People of Conscience, features classical, African and jazz interpretations. Admission: $20. 631-477-3496, phprice@optonline.net.

CINEMA SUNDAY- 7 p.m.--Cinema Sunday at the Opera House, Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead, presents Asbury Short Film Show and features "West Bank Story," 2007 Oscar winner for best live action short film. One half of proceeds from all screenings benefits St. Mary Kevin Orphanage of Uganda. Tickets: adults, $10; children under 10, free. 631-525-8100.

PHYSICS IN MOTION- Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 22-26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.--'Physics in Motion' offers kids opportunity to learn about friction, potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws and more using everyday objects; make clothespin wrestler to take home. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000. www.lisciencecenter.org.

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.

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 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B & C. For details please call Ellen Jean McCabe, Certified Reiki Master Teacher 631-727-2072.

ANCIENT EGG EXHIBIT- Running through Labor Day. The Dinosaur Walk Museum in Riverhead will have an ancient egg exhibit, which is a rare display of fossilized, complete dinosaur eggs from deep within Mongolia and from the barren plains of Morocco. Call 631-369-6556.

SKATEBOARDING - Great skate park in Greenport offering ramps and a half pipe. Call 631-477-2385 for hours.

INDIAN MUSEUM - In Southold, open Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 631-765-5577.

CAROUSEL - The Greenport Village carousel in Mitchell Park is open Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info for all facilities at the park including the ice rink and camera obsura can be found by calling 631-477-2200.

CUSTER OBSERVATORY- Weather permitting Custer staff will be on hand to assist visitors in observing the night sky using their telescopes. From sunset until midnight in Southold. Call 631-765-2626.

MEDITATION - Buddhist meditations on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Southold. Call 631-949-13-77.

BINGO - Play bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Southold American Legion Post 803, Main Road and Tuckers Lane. For more information call 631-765-2276.

ART CONTEST-Through Thursday, Aug. 9: Children ages 5-15 may submit an original drawing or painting to Old Town Art and Crafts Guild in Cutchogue for Young Artist Contest for prize of art lessons and $25; maximum size: 9" x 12". Bring entries to guild or mail to P.O. Box 392, Cutchogue, NY 11935. Winner in each age group to be announced Friday, Aug.10. 631-734-6382, craft2art@aol.com.

PIRATE ADVENTURE- Tuesdays, June 26 through Aug. 28, 4-5 p.m.: 'Maritime Pirates Sails 2007': Hour long sails aboard schooner Mary E., leaving from Preston's Dock, Main Street Wharf, Greenport. Features songs, cannons, treasure hunt and more. Mandatory adult accompaniment. Tickets: adults, $15; children, $10. Kids free on opening day. Reservations: 631-765-6235, 631-332-0699.

WEIGHT LOSS- The first Tuesday of every month, Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, a physical therapist holds a free discussion group for people fighting similar weight loss problems. The discussion is moderated by Dr. Russ, who has upheld a 200-pound weight loss himself. For more information contact New Life at 888-446-7764.