What to do this weekend: Friday, Dec 8 - Sunday, Dec 10

The weekend is almost here and the events are lined up.  The Nutcracker Holiday Show at the Jazz Loft, Second Saturday Poetry Readings, the Lessons & Carols concert and more.  Which event will you attend?

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6 things to do this weekend: Friday, Dec 8 - Sunday, Dec 10

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Nutcracker Holiday Show - Fri Dec 8 7:00 pm

The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft will be presenting the Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, one of the most often performed Jazz versions of the holiday classic. The show will feature The Jazz Loft’s 17-piece Big Band, led by Tom Manuel, and Danny Bacher on vocals. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students and $25 children. https://www.thejazzloft.org/tickets [more details]

Second Saturdays Poetry Reading - Sat Dec 9 11:00 am

The Second Saturdays Poetry Reading will feature Paula Curci.  She is the Host & Producer of Calliope’s Corner – The Place Where Poets and Songwriters Meet, on 88.7FM Radio Hofstra University and has published three chapbooks: One Woman’s Cathartic Release in Poetry, The Gift of Thanksgiving and Done That: Poetry and Posics.  The reading will be held via ZOOM.  To access the program, click here. [more details]

Interplay Jazz Orchestra Family Show - Sat Dec 9 1:00 pm

The Jazz Loft

The 17-piece big band co-directed by Joe Devassy, trombone & Gary Henderson, trumpet is a Jazz Loft tradition. This is a wonderful concert to introduce live Jazz to children and grandchildren. It’s a holiday family affair! $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students. https://www.thejazzloft.org/tickets [more details]

Lessons & Carols Concert - Sat Dec 9 6:00 pm

All Souls Church

The All Souls Church has invited the community for their annual Lessons & Carols concert.  All of which to celebrate the holidays.  The concert will feature Stony Brook University soprano Heidi Schneider and tell the story of the Nativity in scripture and song.  The readings will be done by clergy and lay people from The Stony Brook School, Caroline Church, Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Gerard Majella RC Church, Stony Brook Community Church, the Three… [more details]

Nutcracker Holiday Show - Sat Dec 9 7:00 pm

The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft will be presenting the Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, one of the most often performed jazz versions of the holiday classic. The show will feature The Jazz Loft’s 17-piece Big Band, led by Tom Manuel, and Danny Bacher on vocals. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students and $25 children. https://www.thejazzloft.org/tickets [more details]

Holiday Party for Wildlife - Sun Dec 10 1:00 pm

Sweetbriar Nature Center

The Sweetbriar Nature Center will be hosting their annual Holiday Party for Wildlife.   There will be short animal presentations, photo opportunities, crafts and story times for kids. Snack and drinks will be available for purchase.  For tickets, visit the center's website. [more details]

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