Adult Services Department - Programs and Services
Scarborough Fair: A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel
Sunday, June 30 2:00pm
With voices that blend effortlessly into that Simon & Garfunkel signature sound, Scarborough Fair performs the perfect tribute to these two incredible artists in an “unplugged” acoustic style. Kick off the summer concert series in the garden with the unforgettable tunes and mellifluous harmonies of Scarborough Fair. Bring your lawn chairs. Performance will be held indoors in the event of rain.
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The Underground Railroad
Wednesday, June 26 7:00pm
Kathleen Velsor, Associate Professor at SUNY College at Old Westbury and author of The Underground Railroad on Long Island: Friends in Freedom (The History Press, 2013) will explore the journey of runaway slaves on Long Island and take you on a virtual tour of the safe houses, many of which are still standing today.
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Film: New York Underground
Tuesday, June 25 7:00pm
New York Underground tells the story of how the longest, most sophisticated electric subway in the world was built. Its construction, begun in 1900, would change New York City forever. (2005, NR-56min)
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Poetry: Verse in Person
Tuesday, June 25 7:00pm
Each month a guest poet presents a reading after which the audience is encouraged to share original works at an open mic. This month’s reader, Ed Luhrs, is an active participant on the Long Island poetry scene, and has been published in Writing Between The Lines, The Long Island Quarterly, and Bard's Annual.
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Dead Relatives Club
Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls
Monday, June 24 7:00pm
You probably have one in your family tree—a great grandfather who appears to have arrived on earth via outer space, a great grandmother known only as “wife of” her husband, or a child seemingly without parents. Or were you lucky enough to finally track them down? Join us in a discussion on breaking down “brick walls.” Learn our techniques and share your own discoveries.
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Gypsy Invasion
Sunday, June 23 2:00pm
Established in 2001, this Roma music and dance ensemble has performed at the New York Gypsy Festival as well as at major Russian cultural events throughout the world. They will perform Gypsy standards, ballads, and popular songs on authentic folk instruments. The lineup includes two award-winning, veteran musicians and two dancers.
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Hurricanes & Human Behavior: Making Better Decisions in Uncertain Times
Wednesday, June 19 7:00pm
Environmental conditions are changing in new and different ways, resulting in greater climate variability and a pressing need for solutions. Courtney St. John and Nada Petrovic from Columbia University's Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) will discuss findings from nearly 10 years of field and laboratory research, including what we have learned from Hurricane Sandy.
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My Semester at Sea
Wednesday, June 19 2:00pm
In the fall of 2011, Southampton resident Elizabeth Garbarino embarked on a 110-day voyage around the world on Semester at Sea’s “Floating University” along with 500 college students and 60 other lifelong learners. The shipboard program featured instructors and experts in history, culture, marine studies, the environment, and the arts. Ms. Garbarino will share photos, stories, and memories of her unforgettable voyage.
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Socrates Café
Tuesday, June 18 7:00pm
Exchange ideas with others while engaging in the Socratic practice of questioning. Led by local resident Joan Logan, this month’s discussion topic will be: “Is there life after death?” There are over 600 ongoing Socrates Café gatherings around the globe coordinated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers who are deeply committed to making ours a more participatory and inclusive world.
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Slow Food
Tuesday, June 18 7:00pm
Slow Food is an international movement that was created in response to the fast food industry and a food system that destroys traditions, decimates biodiversity, and impoverishes taste. Since its founding in Italy in 1989 it has grown to over 100,000 members in 150 countries. Ann Rathkopf from the Huntington Chapter of Slow Food will discuss the group’s work to expand access to local food products, support sustainable farming methods, educate children about wher
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