Arts

"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.

"For BNB, community banking is more than a phrase, it's about showing up and actively engaging with our friends, family and customers," explained Claudia Pilato, VP Director of Marketing.

"Come meet new people while supporting these wonderful classical musicians," encouraged Dr. John Eilertsen.

This production will be talked about fondly for years.