Arts

"I think it's kind of fascinating that we can do everything from Gregorian chant to the latest classical composition, and in that mix we throw in our pop standards that we have done," William Fred Scott told us.

"It is the feel good, festive, family friendly dose of holiday cheer that we all need right now," remarked Anita Boyer and Kasia Kilmiuk. "There is something for everyone and the talent will blow you away and get you dancing in your seats!"

"The film and the conversation will add another layer to the understanding of Yigal Ozeri's life and work: his unique sense of fantasy, imagination, and ethereality," said Corinne Erni, Curator of Special Projects at the Parrish Art Museum.

"Long Island has an amazing history and I try to show the public that it's important to understand this history; I try to make it that they will appreciate it and preserve it going forward after they read my books," said historian and award-winning author Keriann Flanagan Brosky.

"Come and have a festival experience," Lofaro told us. "I tell people not to come for just one film because they can do that at home."

There is always a certain magical buzz to a live performance to shows of the Christmas/holiday seasonal content.

"This Thanksgiving Collective, we give thanks to those unwavering souls that will never give up on this, the true meaning of being alive," noted artist Benjamin Keating.

"There is something solid, secure and satisfying about the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge - his past, present and future," Michael Disher reflected.

"We are standing on the shoulders of the women who came before us and their passion for Liberty. These brave Suffragists paved the way for all women to have a voice; to say no and say yes and to have that voice be heard, counted and respected," Valerie diLorenzo noted.

"It's Thanksgiving, so a food charity seemed like the obvious choice, even though the artwork in the exhibition is not food-related," Sara Nightingale noted.