| Every Tuesday 7:00pm-10:00pm | Live Mic Night at Martha Clara. All talents & ages welcome.
PA System available.
| Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead | For time slots please call
631-298-0075 or visit info@marthaclaravineyards.com |
| Every Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm, 1:00pm & 2:00pm | Tours of the Vineyard and Winery at Peconic Bay Winery. The in-depth tour costs $12 and includes a Reserve Tasting. Reservations required for groups of 6 or more.
| Peconic Bay Winery, Cutchogue | For more information visit www.peconicbaywinery.com
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| Every Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm | Jelly Tastings at Corey Creek Vineyards. Come and taste a variety of jams and jellies made from all natural products. Enjoy the home grown flavor with a sophisticated taste! Free of charge.
| Corey Creek Vineyards, Southold | For more information, visit www.BedellCellars.Com |
| Every Saturday through March | Winemaker's Walks at Castello di Borghese. Tour the winery and production facility and enjoy a tasting. Reservations requested. $20/person. | Castello di Borghese, Cutchogue | For more information, call 631-734-5111. |
| February | February in the Art Gallery at Mattituck-Laurel Library
"Local Light" Photographs by JoAnne Dumas
This Wading River artist has her BFA from Pratt Institute and was high school art teacher for over 30 years. She currently teaches digital photography at Suffolk Community College. Ms. Dumas says, My artistic vision revolves around photographing sunlight and the way it falls to create exciting patterns, shapes, textures and reflections. An Artists reception will be held on Sunday, February 7 from 2:00 to 3:30. All are welcome. | Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck | For more info, call 631-298-2134. |
| February - March | 2010 WinterFest - Jazz on the Vine! details to follow. | various wineries, restaurants | For more information, visit www.liwines.com or call 631-369-5887. |
| Saturdays & Sundays in February, 1:00-4:00pm | Wine and Chocolate Pairings at Lieb Family Cellars. | Lieb Family Cellars, Mattituck | For more information, call 631-298-1942. |
| Monday & Wednesday, February 1-17, 7:00-9:00pm | ASTRONOMY 101 with PROF. GEORGE LOMAGA
This three week course (Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17) is aimed at students young and old who are new to the field of astronomy or who want to brush up on the basics; even the most experienced astronomers will learn a thing or two. Instructor: Prof. George Lomaga has taught astronomy at Suffolk County Community College and has been an active Member of the Custer Institute for decades. Suggested Donation: $50 Members, $65 Non-Members, $30 Full-Time Students. | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | To reserve: email CusterDonna@yahoo.com or call 631-765-2626. |
| February 5 - May 5 | The East End Arts Council presents two iconic local painters whose images capture the essence of the North Fork Alan Bull and Carol C. Young, in a show open to the public starting February 5 and continuing to May 5, 2010 at the Rosalie Dimon Gallery. An opening reception will be held Sunday, February 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Local wines and cheeses will be served by the Jamesport Manor Inn, and the public is warmly welcomed to this free event. Artist Alan Bull, who is also a musician, will treat guests to a performance of several original acoustic guitar pieces at the reception. The Gallery is located on Manor Lane, one mile north of Main Road in Jamesport, NY in the magnificently renovated Jamesport Manor Inn. | Jamesport Manor Inn, Jamesport | For more information, contact the Arts Council at (631)727-0900. |
| Friday, February 5, 7:00-10:00 PM. | FIRST FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH LIZA COPPOLA. Admission is free. | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | For more info, email CusterDonna@yahoo.com or call 631-765-2626. |
| Sunday, February 7 1:00-4:00pm | "Wild Women and Wine" and "Eat like a Mad Man" at Martha Clara Vineyards. | Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead | For more information, call 631-298-0075. |
| Sunday, February 7 5:00-11:00pm | SUPERBOWL PARTY at Martha Clara Vineyards. | Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead | For more information, call 631-298-0075. |
| Saturday, February 6, 7:00pm - midnight | SATURDAY EVENING STARGAZING (weather permitting)
The Custer Institute will be open for guided tours of the night sky through its powerful telescopes. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14, Free for Members. | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | For more info, email CusterDonna@yahoo.com or call 631-765-2626. |
| Friday, February 12 7:30pm | NF Audubon Society presents: YOU: The Citizen Scientist!
No matter where you watch birds--from your kitchen window, during a hike on a wilderness trail or on a city street--you are an important resource for the researchers at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and they want YOU! Come learn about the many Citizen Science programs sponsored by the Lab for "everyday birders" like yourself, and how you can participate--even as soon as this weekend, in time for the 2010 Great Backyard Birdcount, February 12-15th We'll also discuss how you can participate in Project Feederwatch, and eBird | Peconic Landing Community Center, Greenport NY | Info: northforkaudubon@mac.com or 631-477-0553 |
| Saturday, February 13 1:00-3:00pm | Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count with the NF Audubon Society!
Special Program for kids and adults. Stop by the Red House at Inlet Pond Park for some hot cocoa, and help us count birds at our feeders for the Great Backyard Bird Count. You'll learn how to do your own count at home, get bird feeder and seed tips, find out how to submit your data via the internet, and get help with bird identification. We'll also show you how to easily make your own birdfeeder using recycled materials, and how to make homemade suet for woodpeckers and other birds. $5 donation | Red House Nature Center, Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport | For more information, email Diana Van Buren at NorthForkAudubon@mac.com or call 917-623-5373.
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| Sunday, February 14 2:00-4:00pm | Don't miss the 2010 Winterfest Jazz on the Vine! Raphael will be hosting four jazz performances in our tasting room and they promise to be spectacular.
Steinway & Sons will be placing a grand piano in our tasting room for special "Steinway Series" acts. We will serve wine by the glass and by the bottle during all performances. Raphael will also have cheese and dips available for purchase. There is no cover charge. Sunday, Feb 14: Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble
| Raphael Vineyard, Peconic | For more info, call 631-765-1100 or visit www.raphaelwine.com |
| February 13 - March 21 | Jazz on The Vine Winterfest | various vineyards, restaurants, and other NF venues | Visit the LI Wine Council at www.liwines.com for more information. |
| Tuesday, February 16 8:00am | Oh no, another drive by birding with the NF Audubon Society!- Meet at Mattituck shopping center at 8 AM. We will drive around Mattituck and Riverhead searching for winter birds. Some walking will be done as well. Please call Tom 631 275-3202 or email him tdamiani3@optimum.net if you plan on attending. | Meet at Mattituck shopping center | For questions, call Tom at 631-275-3202. |
| February 16-19 | East End Arts Council holds Winter Break Art Classes for kids. Those who want to try out a new art form, get messy, or imagine themselves being a famous artist like Monet will find theyre in good company in these fun classes that meet in two sessions either 10-11 a.m. for children 4-6 years old and 11:30- 1 p.m. for children 7+ years. Parents will be pleased, too, as the cost for each class is a wallet-friendly $10 for EEAC Members/$12 others. | East End Arts Council School of the Arts, Riverhead | For more information, contact the Arts Council at (631)727-0900. |
| February 19-21 | Visit 'The Hamptons & North Fork Wine Country' Booth at the Boston Globe Travel Show! Learn more about what Long Island's East End has to offer - a great vacation spot that is nearby and won't break the bank! Enter to Win a one of kind weekend getaway! See you at the Show! | Seaport Convention Center, Boston, MA | For more info, visit www.bostonglobetravelshow.com |
| February 26-28 | Visit 'The Hamptons & North Fork Wine Country' Booth at the NY Times Travel Show! Learn more about what Long Island's East End has to offer - a great vacation spot that is nearby and won't break the bank! Enter to Win a one of kind weekend getaway! See you at the Show! | Javitts Center, Manhattan | For more info, visit www.nyttravelshow.com |
| Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28 1:00pm | Crafts on the Vine, CRAFTFEST 2010 at Borghese Vineyard
Come peruse the many local vendor booths and enjoy the sounds of a special guest pianist on a majestic Steinway Piano. Admission is free. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. | For more information: www.castellodiborghese.com
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| Saturday, February 27, 7:00-10:00pm | Custer Institute & Observatory hosts
HOW TO USE YOUR TELESCOPE
This lecture and workshop will provide all you ever wanted to know about telescopes and receive practical information that will help you get set up and observing. After the lecture, there will be an opportunity for you to receive hands-on help from the instructor and Custer's Observatory Staff so bring your equipment with you. Instructor: Jeff Norwood is a veteran amateur astronomer, telescope mechanic, & owner of Camera Concepts in Patchogue. Suggested Donation (includes General Admission): $10 Custer Members; $15 Non-Members; $5 Full-time students w/ ID. | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | For more info, visit www.custerobservatory.org |
| Sunday, February 28 2:00pm | The Southold Library hosts "The Fiddler's Green" a four piece band performing Irish music, featuring the banjo, guitar, tin whistle, Irish drum, fiddle and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. | Southold Free Library, Southold | For more info, call 631-765-2077. |
| Saturdays & Sundays in March | Wine and Cheese Pairings at Lieb Family Cellars. | Lieb Family Cellars, Mattituck | For more information, call 631-298-1942. |
| Saturday, March 6 2:00-4:00pm | "Steinway Series" at Raphael as part of 2010 Winterfest Jazz on the Vine. We will serve wine by the glass and by the bottle during all performances. Raphael will also have cheese and dips available for purchase. There is no cover charge. Sunday, March 6: Lauren Kinhan Quintet
| Raphael Vineyard, Peconic | For more info, call 631-765-1100 or visit www.raphaelwine.com |
| Thursday - Sunday, March 4-7 & April 15-18 | Wine Camp! Full-immersion in Long Island Wine Country, with wine-making seminars, al-fresco vineyard luncheons, sumptuous wine dinners and much more. For details visit: www.winecamp.org. | Various wineries, Harvest Inn B&B | For more info, visit www.winecamp.org or call 631-765-9412. |
| Friday, March 12 4:00pm-6:30pm | Author visit and book signing at Southold Free Library. Author Selene Castrovilla will vivist with kids grades 4-6 from 4pm-5:15pm and with grades 7 and up from 5:45-6:30pm. Selene is the author of "By the Sword" and "Upon Secrecy", American history books that cover the Revolution specifically on Long Island and in New York. And "Saved by the Music", a coming of age novel about the transformation and power of love. | Southold Free Library, Southold | For more info, call 631-765-2077. |
| Friday, March 12 7:30pm | NF Audubon Society presents: Bringing Bluebirds Back to Long Island.
Naturalist Roy Latham in 1944, recorded in a flock of 400 at Orient Point but numbers declined until the 1970s. Bluebirds, our State Bird, need nest boxes, as they cannot excavate their own cavities and depend on natural or man-made cavities for their survival. Bill Zitek DVM, Long Island Area Coordinator for the New York State Bluebird Society, will discuss its natural history and how its numbers are increasing on Eastern Long Island. Habitat, nest box types and monitoring will be discussed along with advice on how you can set up nest boxes on your property. | Peconic Landing Community Center, Greenport | Info: northforkaudubon@mac.com or 631-477-0553 |
| Saturday, March 20 4:00pm-6:00pm | "Steinway Series" at Raphael as part of 2010 Winterfest Jazz on the Vine. We will serve wine by the glass and by the bottle during all performances. Raphael will also have cheese and dips available for purchase. There is no cover charge. Saturday, March 20: Bakithi Kumalo Quartet
| Raphael Vineyard, Peconic | For more info call 631-765-1100 or visit www.raphaelwine.com |
| Sunday, March 28 2:00pm | Southold Library hosts a musical tribute to The Big Band Era, WWII, and the great songs of the 40s by Lisa Winters and her piano accompanist. Also featuring a slide show of significant events from the era. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. | Southold Free Library, Southold | For more info, call 631-765-2077. |
| Saturday, May 8 | The Arts in Southold Town presents the Ramsey Lewis Trio. | Southold High School, Southold | For more information, call Prunella Brashich at 631-734-6320.
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| Friday-Sunday, June 18-20 | The Mattituck Lions present the 56th Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival! Dig into the strawberry shortcake, sample the strawberries dipped in chocolate, try strawberries any way you like them. Then head over to the arts & crafts tables, enjoy live music, and find out what over 100 arts and crafts vendors have in store.
Cheer as the new Strawberry Queen is crowned. Experience the midway rides. Taste foods from around the world. The fun keeps going after the sun sets, so bring lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks display Friday evening. Friday Night Opening Special:
All admissions: $2
Toddlers: free
Saturday and Sunday Admission:
Adults: $5.00
Children 5 and up: $3.00
Toddlers: free
Rides: POP bracelet or single ride ticket is required. | Stawberry Fields, Rt. 48, Mattituck | For more info, visit www.mattituckstrawberryfestival.org |
| Wednesday, July 21 | The Arts in Southold Town presents the Perlman Music Program. | Southold High School, Southold | For more information, call Prunella Brashich at 631-734-6320.
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| Saturday, August 21 | The Arts in Southold Town presents ROSANNE CASH! | Southold High School, Southold | For more information, call Prunella Brashich at 631-734-6320.
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| Friday-Sunday, September 24-26 | The East End Seaport Museum presents the Greenport Maritime Festival! Great Food, Shopping, and Fun! Local Arts and Crafts Vendors, local food, including the annual clam chowder contest. Enjoy a variety of family activities in Mitchell Park including Captain Kidd s Alley, Old Fashioned Children's Games, Snapper Fishing Contest, Traditional Art & Craft Demonstrations, the Greenport Pirates, and the Carousel. Visit Greenport's fine galleries and antique stores.
| Greenport Village | For more info, visit www.eastendseaport.org/Maritime |
| Saturday, October 23 | The Arts in Southold Town presents the Juilliard String Quartet. | Southold High School, Southold | For more information, call Prunella Brashich at 631-734-6320.
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| Saturday, December 11 | The Arts in Southold Town presents Preservation Hall Jazz. | Southold High School, Southold | For more information, call Prunella Brashich at 631-734-6320. |
