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The Arts

Call for artists, design competition for East End Arts’ Harvest Gospel Concert Series in November. Submit original artwork that reflects joy and soul of gospel music. Winning design will adorn 25th Anniversary Harvest Gospel Concerts’ program book, poster, and commemorative hand fan. Select submitted images showcased at Rejoice & Shout: Celebrating 25 Years of Harvest Gospel Concerts event on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Riverhead, soul food dinner party and screening of newly released gospel music documentary “Rejoice & Shout.” Drop off entries Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at EEA gallery, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead, by Friday, Sept. 9. All submissions clearly labeled with artist’s name and contact information. 727-0900.

Opening reception for Red Dot Competition for Art Collectors, Friday, Sept. 2, 5-7 p.m. at East End Arts gallery in Riverhead. Winning piece, artist and collector will be announced. Guest juror Dr. Charles Riley II presents “Landscapes with Figures” 6:30 p.m., illustrated inside look at art market and big-game hunters who pursue their passion for collecting locally and on international stage. Free. 727-0900.

Friends of Riverhead Free Library’s 46th annual photography contest; application and contest rules at welcome desk. All entries must be brought to library’s art gallery Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contest reception Friday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. at library. 727-3228.

Harvest of the Arts, Saturday-Monday, September 3, 4, 5, show and sale, Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. (poetry reading, 2-4 p.m.); Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The First Universalist Church, Main Rd., Southold. 765-8082, 765-5864.

Benefits

St. Isidore Church hosts Polish Night, Friday, Sept. 9, 6-11 p.m. at St. Isidore School auditorium, 515 Marcy Ave., Riverhead to benefit its food pantry. Music, dinner of various Polish foods, dancing, raffles, and live entertainment by the Kolbe Dancers of Riverhead. Tickets on sale after every Mass, Aug. 20-21, 27-28 and Sept. 3-4. Tickets will not be sold after Sept. 7. Tables set up as requested. Tickets $26 or $50/couple. Call Diane at 727-2114.

Applebee’s in Riverhead hosts Flapjack Breakfast fundraiser, Sunday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. for Michael Hubbard, who is in Stony Brook hospital recovering from injuries he suffered in May, to help with costs of his mother being at his bedside full-time and anything Michael may need now and in future. Tickets $10, includes flapjacks, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverage. No tickets sold at door. Call his aunt Fran at 369-9076 for ticket.

Ceremonies

Marquee Lighting Ceremony at historic Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, Friday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m., as part of “A Night Out in Riverhead.” Theater owners Bob and Dianne Castaldi “throw the switch” on new digital marquee, installed as part of current renovation efforts at theater, built in 1933 but closed in 1987. A toast will be presented by the Riverhead Project (new Contemporary/American restaurant located in 350 East Main Street.) East End Arts is assisting in coordinating these promotional efforts.

Crafts

Call for local artists and craftspeople for Fine Art and Craft show, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17 at Church of the Holy Trinity on Main Street in Greenport. $25 per 10×10 space. Call Laura Wilson at 724-953-3382 or email: [email protected].

Vendors wanted for Old Town Art and Crafts Guild’s Art and Crafts Show, Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 734-6382 or oldtownguild.com.

Vendors wanted for Southold Indian Museum’s annual Craft and Yard Sale, Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Space $25; call 765-5777. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 25.

Entertainment

First Friday Open Mic Night, Friday, Sept. 2, 7-10 p.m. at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. Aspiring musicians, comics, poets, magicians and storytellers let loose and get experience in front of live audience. Admission free, donations appreciated. 765-2626.

Food and Drink

North Fork Reform Synagogue’s 5th annual North Fork Foodie Tour, Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., one-day, self-guided tour includes talks and demonstrations at tour headquarters, as well as a peek at inner workings of the sustainable ways local farms, wineries, bakeries, and confectionery shops produce fresh, homegrown foods and delectables. Among tour’s key motivations is to get residents to appreciate the origins of their food and to support local food production. Maps and tickets day of tour at Peconic Land Trust Ag Center, 3005 Youngs Ave., Southold or order ticket online from synagogue’s website. Tickets $25, children under 12 free. northforkreformsynagogue.org or send check payable to NFRS, PO Box 1625, Southold, NY 11971. Local stores selling tickets: Barth’s Pharmacy in Riverhead and Mattituck, Gallery M in Greenport, Complement the Chef in Southold. Phone 722-5712 for information.

The Wine Salon, Saturday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at wineries and other locations across the East End. Go behind scenes and learn more about grape-growing and wine-making on L.I., with tours, tastings and talks on variety of topics. Fee $25. Organized by Long Island Merlot Alliance and Long Island Wine Council. Auction proceeds benefit East End Hospice, Group for the East End, Peconic Land Trust. For information and tickets, harvesteastend.com.

Steak Nite, Saturday, Sept. 3, 6-9 p.m. hosted by Southold Fire Dept. at Main Road firehouse. Tickets $25; call 765-3385 or 765-1180.

For All Ages

22nd annual Boy Scout Car Show, Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Peconic Lane School, Peconic. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 4. Antique, steam, classic, collector, street rod, custom cars and trucks. Picnic area, refreshments and food. Trophies awarded. Cutoff date 1990. Pre-registration show car and driver $15; at gate $20. General admission $5; under 12 with parent, free. Benefits Troop 6 of Southold. 298-5757, [email protected].

For Bargain Hunters

World Mission Craft Sale at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5 in Parish Hall. Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Jewelry, games, home furnishings, accessories, clothing and musical instruments. Call 734-6199 for information.

Vendors wanted for yard sale/flea market at American Legion Post 273 in Riverhead, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date Sept. 18. Space $20; call 727-6348.

Vendors wanted for flea market, Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Flanders United Methodist Church. 10×10 space $30. Reserve at 727-2168 or 727-5374.

For History Buffs

Southold Historical Society opens fall exhibition ‘The Versatile Reverend–The Photographs of Loren A. Rowley,’ Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. featuring several dozen examples of photographs by Rowley, little known photographer who served as minister at East Marion Baptist Church while also working as professional photographer.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

In the Garden

North Fork Garden Group, Saturday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck. Explore organic gardening through guest speakers, seed exchange and sharing of information. To register call Elizabeth: 565-7160.

Music

The Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, Shelter Island’s original 1652 homestead, presents evening of contemporary bluegrass Blue Highway, Saturday, Sept. 3, 4:30 p.m., rain or shine. Gate opens 3:30 PM. Bring picnic, chairs and blankets. Tickets $20 advance, online at brownpapertickets.com, or at sylvestermanor.org.

Sunnyland Jazz Band concert, Friday, Sept. 2, 7-8 p.m. presented by Townscape on grounds of East End Arts, Riverhead.

Sports and Recreation

Volleyball Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. at Jamesport Town Beach. Fee $20 per player, six players per team. to benefit Heart Health at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. 548-6371,6217, 6219.

Theater

‘How’s Your Heart?’ dinner/theater, Friday, Sept. 9, dinner 6-7 p.m., play begins 7:30 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church, Mattituck. Adults $12, children 10 and under $6. Call for tickets: 871-5084, 283-0205.

The Written Word

Southold Mothers’ Club book club, Monday, Sept. 12, “A Secret Kept” by Tatiana de Rosnay, 7 p.m. Contact Mara at [email protected] or 940-3609 for location information or with any questions.s

Ongoing Events are listed here as space permits.

The Arts

Paintings, ‘The Creative World of Marilyn Uhl-Utz,’ on view through August at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. 734-6360.

Gyotaku prints by Jack Schwartz at The Southold Indian Museum, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold, through mid August. 765-5577.

Work by Mario Tomiatti on view through August on main level at Southold Free Library, Main Road. 765-2077.

Sculpture Garden at Brecknock Hall, One Brecknock Road, Greenport. On view through November. 477-3800.

Exhibit of photographs by Howard Stevens at Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead. On view through Sept. 10. 727-3200.

Brain Games

Duplicate bridge with Kathy Fibkins, Tuesdays, noon at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Open to all; 734-8096.

Bingo, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge, Riverside Drive, Riverhead. Gaming begins 7:30 p.m. 727-6667, 779-2694.

Mah-jongg, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, and Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. 298-4134.

Food and Drink

Community supper, free soup kitchen for all in need, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Agnes R.C. Church parish hall, Sixth Street, Greenport. 765-2981.

Free lunch, Almuerzo Gratis for ages 6-18, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 130 Osborne Avenue, Riverhead. 727-3338.

For Children

Playdates with the Southold Mothers’ Club: Wednesdays at Cutchogue/New Suffolk Library, Pre-school Playgroup (19 months-5 years), 9:30-11:00 a.m. [email protected]. Wee little Ones Playgroup (birth-18 months), 11:00-noon, [email protected]. Weekend Toddler Playdate, for times and locations contact [email protected].

Crafts for Kids at Southold Indian Museum, Sundays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 1080 Main Bayview Road. Fee: $5 per child per craft; must be accompanied by adult. Registration appreciated but not required. 765-5577.

Health and Fitness

Free beginner’s Hatha Yoga classes, Sundays, 3-4:15 p.m. at Mary Smith Recreation Center, Greenport. Bring non-skid, body-length mat. 765-3005.

History

Southold Historical Society summer exhibition ‘A Quarter Century of Embroidery,’ featuring several dozen examples of the art, in cooperation with Peconic Bay Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Location 54325 Main Road; on view 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays through end of August. 765-5500, southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

Oysterponds Historical Society: Oysterponds Changing Face: The First Millenia, in Old Point Schoolhouse; Orange Webb House Maritime Tour; Thursday, Saturday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Village Lane, Orient. Admission free. 323-2480, oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org.

Sail the Seven Seas, new exhibit at East End Seaport Museum, Third Street at Ferry Dock, Greenport. Meticulously hand crafted ship models replicating famous seagoing vessels of the last four centuries. Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. Group tours available. 477-2100.

The Sciences

Every Saturday, dusk to midnight: Stargazing at Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. 765-2626. To arrange group visits, e-mail [email protected].

The Written Word

The Yellow Barn at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. open for book purchases Mondays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 727-3228, ext. 0.

Music

Community Drum Circle, Wednesday nights, 6:30-7:30 p.m. throughout July and August at East End Arts Council’s Carriage House located behind the School of the Arts, 144 East Main Street, Riverhead.  Led by master drummer Jerome Liggon, participants learn traditional West African hand drumming and chant in drum circle setting. Participants instructed in proper hand use and technique to produce variety of sounds from single skin of Djembe drum. Drums are provided for on-site use. For ages ten and up. Donations accepted. 369-2171.