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Upcoming Events

Dementia Man: An Existential Journey

May16

In this fully autobiographical performance, Samuel Simon takes the stage as a man facing his own diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and asks the hard questions of what to do next in the face of what he calls “an existential journey.” The play challenges the audience to imagine a meaningful future for the millions of people living with dementia

Where

Half Hollow Hills Library

55 Vanderbilt Pkwy

Dix Hills, NY

Phone

800-272-3900

Price

free

Exhibit Opening: Your Data is the New Gold

May18

Artist Scott Duffy hosts this reception to see his twenty six painting series titled "Your Data is the New Gold." Refreshments and door prizes will be available. Exhibit will be held May 18-June 7

Where

Art League of Long Island

107 E Deer Park Rd.

Dix Hills, NY

Price

free

Workshop: ART of Healing

May23

This workshop, led by esteemed East End artist John Melillo, a Disabled Vietnam Veteran and member of the Art League, will focus on the therapeutic power of art for veterans, first responders and their families

Where

The Art League

107 East Deer Park Road

Dix Hills, NY

Price

free

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