Dan's Papers - August 24, 2007

GREY GARDENS- 7 to 11 p.m. enjoy a salon "Grey Gardens" concert and from noon to 4 p.m. pianist A.F. Wargo will perform the personal favorite American Classic songs of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale of "Grey Gardens" At Tweeds Restaurant in Riverhead. Call 631-208-3151 for more information.

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.

KNIGHT AT THE RACES- 6-10 p.m.: 'A Knight at the Races: A Real Track Action' hosted by Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue, features real betting, buffet and cash bar. Admission: $8. 631-734-6414.

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.

SUNNYLAND JAZZ- At 7 p.m. the Sunnyland Jazz Band performs dixieland, jazz & stuff 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.

PIANO DUETS- At 8 p.m. the Orient Summer Music Salon, Orchard St., features piano duets by Russian virtuosos Vassily Primakov and Konstantin Soukhovetski and music of Beethoven, Czerny and Schubert; presented by Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council and co-sponsored by Oysterponds Historical Society. "Meet the Artists" reception follows concert. Tickets: $30. 631-473-5220.

ART SHOW- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. check out the forty-fourth annual art show & craft fair sponsored by Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce on school grounds, Route 114, features over 100 artists and craftspeople including potters, jewelers, painters, photographers and more; 3 p.m. scholarship raffle. 631-749-3236.

GOSPEL UNDER THE STARS- 7-10 p.m. check out 'Gospel Under the Stars' fundraiser, Mitchell Park, Greenport, to benefit Phil McKnight Fund; hosted by Friends of Phil McKnight. Event features gospel singers from North and South Fork churches, hot dogs and hamburgers by Greenport Fire Department, fish fry, hush puppies and oyster and clam bar. Free; donations accepted. 631-765-3494.

COOKING EXPERT- Laotian cooking expert Penn Hongthong will conduct a pair of cooking demonstrations at Palmer Vineyard's in Aquebogue at noon and 2 p.m. as part of the winery's Perfect Pairs chef series. Admission is $10 and includes a glass of wine, food samples and recipes. Reservations, which are recommended and non-refundable, can be made by calling (631) 722-9463 ext. 10.

OPERA MUSICAL THEATRE- From 8-9:30 p.m. check out Opera Musical Theatre SIG of the Naturist Society performing 'The Booby Trap' (or 'Off Our Chests'), musical revue about bras, the environment and breast cancer, at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. Discussion with C.W. Post professor Scott Carlin on environmental causes of breast cancer follows performance. Presented in cooperation with PeaceSmiths and Edgar H. Lehrman Memorial Foundation. Refreshments provided; parental discretion advised. Suggested donation: $10; non-members, $13. Reservations: 631-765-2626 or email CusterDonna@yahoo.com.

ANTIQUES IN THE CHURCHYARD- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Twenty-eighth annual 'Antiques in the Churchyard' show and sale at Old Steeple Community Church, Aquebogue features over 65 dealers. Donation: $5; children under 12, free. Refreshments available; rain date: Monday, Sept. 3. Elias Pekale shows Ltd.: 516-868-2751, www.pekaleshows.com.

TIPI DAY- 10-11:30 a.m. check out Tipi Day at Downs Farm Preserve, Cutchogue, hosted by Peconic Land Trust; help Tipi Ted erect full-size tepee, touch buffalo skins and bones, play drums and bone games, make necklace, hike trails and more. Sponsored by Town of Southold; reservations requested. Fee: $5. 631-283-3195, events@peconiclandtrust.org.

RAILROAD FESTIVAL- Aug. 25-26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Riverhead Railroad Festival at Railroad Museum of Long Island, features 'Circus Trains' theme and "O" Gauge exhibit constructed by RMLI members, Diesel 1556, Engines 39 and 399, exhibits by Long Island Antique Power Association and Long Island Antique and Historic Truck Association, historic photo exhibit, food, entertainment, vendors and more. Museum admission: adults, $5; children under 12, $5; children under 5, free. 631-727-7920.

TIFERETH ISRAEIL MEN'S CLUB- 9:30 a.m. a breakfast hosted by Tifereth Israel Men's Club, Greenport, features discussion by Bob Rothman about his father David's relationship with Albert Einstein. Donation: $10; includes bagels, lox, cream cheese, salads and fixings. 631-477-0232.

WINEMAKERS WALK- 1 p.m. enjoy a Luscious Summer ~ Winemaker's Walk guided tour of the winery and production facility plus wine tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. $15 per person. Please call to make reservations (631) 734-5111 or visit .

CINEMA SUNDAY- 7 p.m. Enjoy Cinema Sunday at the Opera House, Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead, presents films from Long Island directors; one-half of proceeds from all screenings benefits St. Mary Kevin Orphanage of Uganda. Cocktail party to celebrate audience award winner follows screening. Tickets: adults, $10; children under 12, free. 631-525-8100.

OREINT BEACH STATE PARK- 9-11 a.m. check out Birds of Orient; bring binoculars to find migrating and summer resident birds. 12:30-1:30 p.m.-Fish Printing; kids make art print using actual molds of local sea creatures. Programs meet at snack bar in parking lot. Fee: adults, $3; children, $2; vehicles, $8. 631-323-2440. 2 p.m. is a silent vaudevillian clown Chip Bryant at Orient Beach State Park, part of Children's Summer Theatre program presented by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Free; bring chairs or blankets. 631-321-3510, www.nysparks.com.

PECONIC LANDINGS ANNIVERSERY- 4 p.m. is Peconic Landing's 5th anniversary celebration features concert by The William Feasley Chamber Ensemble on Brecknock Hall lawn, Greenport. Thursday, August 30, 4 p.m.: 'Mrs. Dalloway' and conversations with Jack and Connie Denne, in Peconic Landing auditorium. 631-477-3800.

RAILROAD FESTIVAL- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. is the Riverhead Railroad Festival at Railroad Museum of Long Island, featuring 'Circus Trains' themes and "O" Gauge exhibit constructed by RMLI members, Diesel 1556, Engines 39 and 399, exhibits by Long Island Antique Power Association and Long Island Antique and Historic Truck Association, historic photo exhibit, food, entertainment, vendors and more. Museum admission: adults, $5; children under 12, $5; children under 5, free. 631-727-7920.

YOGA NIDRA- at Peconic River Yoga, with Patti Carbone Wellen Sunday August 26th, 4 - 5:30 pm . $18 ($13 seniors over 65) Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. 320 East Main St., Riverhead. Call 631-369-9569 for info/registration.

ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS SHOW- Saturday, Sept. 8 Mattituck Fire Department's 100th Anniversary Celebration 8:00am - Antique Fire Apparatus Show on Love Lane in Mattituck 2:00 Parade through Mattituck with over 35 Fire departments. Following Parade Carnival, Concert & Celebration at the Fire House.

ROTARY GOLF CLASSIC- Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. is the Twenty-seventh annual Southold & Greenport Rotary golf classic at Island's End Golf & Country Club, East Marion; proceeds to benefit Eastern Long Island Hospital, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck and other Rotary service projects. Donation: $175, includes green fees and golf cart, driving range/free range balls, all club facilities, beer, soda, water and Gatorade on course, clams on half shell at 16th Tee, lunch with grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and salads, fellowship after golf with 1-hour open bar, hors d'oeuvres and buffet dinner by Baldy Grimaldi's. Prizes awarded and special raffles held. Registration: 631-369-4480, 631-477-1680.

WEIGHT LOSS - The second Tuesday of every month, Dr. RussL'HommeDieu, a physical therapist holds a free weight management lecture & discussion session for people fighting similar weight loss problems. 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 at 888-446-7754.

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.