Long Island Events for May 10-17
by Nikki Donato on https://www.longislandpress.com/2014/05/09/do-this-long-island-events-for-may-10-17/ May 9, 2014
Brewers both big and small raise their mugs at kick off the annual American Craft Beer Week, which starts this weekend. Event catered by Bobbique of Patchogue. Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Ave., Bay Shore. Greatsouthbaybrewery.com. VIP $55, GA $40, designated driver $15. 12:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. May 10
Funny Food Art Workshop
Bill Wurtzel, jazz guitarist and silly breakfast connoisseur says “YES” to playing with food. Families are invited to sing, laugh, and create unique and healthy food art alongside the author of the children’s book Funny Food. Fairway Market, 1258 Corporate Dr., Westbury. Fairwaymarket.com. $1 registration fee. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. May 11
Craig Ferguson
Fresh off his announcement that he’ll be stepping down as host of The Late Late Show next year, the always hilarious and insanely wacky comedian will be sharing a very long, drawn-out “awkward pause” with all those in attendance. Once it ends, he’ll be cracking them up. Will Geoff Peterson, his robot skeleton sidekick, be making a cameo? Or perhaps Secretariat, the costumed horse?! Only one way to find out. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. Thetheatreatwestbury.com. $39.50, $59.50. 7 p.m. May 11
Tempest Piano Trio
Internationally renowned musicians, pianist Alon Goldstein, violinist Ilya Kaler, and cellist Amit Peled collaborate to form an astounding orchestral trio. Performing: Beethoven: Trio no. 4 in B flat major Op. 11, Bernstein: Trio, and Dvorak: Trio no. 3 in f minor Op. 65. The Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St., Manhattan. Thetownhall.org. $41, $61. 2 p.m. May 11
The Wailers
Carrying on the peaceful Rastafarian mission of Jamaican idol, Bob Marley, The Wailers perform one of reggae music’s most beloved album, the appropriately named Legend, and more. Witness founding member, bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett as he lights up the stage and faces of adoring fans. Not to be missed. Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn. Brooklynbowl.com. $15. 6 p.m. May 13
Boz Scaggs
Long-time appreciator and performer of timeless blues, R&B, rock, and jazz tunes. Scaggs’ soulful tone and practiced instrumentals lay a coat of authenticity on respected American root classics as well as his own original music. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Paramountny.com. $74.50 – $117. 8 p.m. May 13
Frank Amoroso
First installment of The Oheka Chronicles trilogy, historical fiction novel Behind Every Great Fortune unfolds the intricate tale of Otto Kahn, builder of Long Island’s famed Oheka Castle and basis for the Monopoly man caricature. Could the series rival the work of fellow historical fiction all-star, Dan Brown? Amoroso will sign copies. Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. Bookrevue.com. Free attendance. 7 p.m. May 13
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