Landmark's Spotlight Gala to Honor Longtime Residents, Port Washington FD

Story and photos of honorees provided by Landmark on Main Street.

The twentieth Anniversary Spotlight Gala marks 20 years since the historic Landmark on Main Street building was rescued, restored and repurposed.

Since its re-opening in 1995 as a combination of senior residences and community center, Landmark has become a cultural beacon with a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Port Washington. The Jeanne Rimsky Theater hosts over 35 performances each year by nationally recognized artists.

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary, the highlights of the gala will include honoring community leaders, a fabulous concert and a delicious post-concert dinner.

The gala is Landmark’s major fundraising event that will help provide programs and services to community members, like concerts by national performers, community use of theater, meeting and gym facilities and free arts and public affairs.

The celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Three honorees will be recognize at the gala. These people have served the community to make Landmark what it is today:

• Andy & Beth Lipset – long time residents of Port Washington, Beth has been active in school and community organizations; Andy is a Schreiber graduate, and past member and former President of Landmark’s Board.
• Bob Schanzer – a member of the original Landmark Housing Development Corporation that brought the project to life, Bob has been instrumental in managing the building’s finances. Bob is currently President of Landmark on Main LLC.
• Port Washington Fire Department – one of the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in New York State. Its over 300 members are committed to protecting and preserving the lives and property of the residents of our community.

Music will be provided by Patina Miller, who starred as the Leading Player in the recent highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz’s famous 1972 musical, “Pippin,” earning a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.

Miller made her feature film debut as Commander Paylor in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2.“ She can currently be seen as press coordinator Daisy Grant in CBS’ hit drama series, “Madam Secretary.”

The evening will also feature a buffet supper in the tented Spotlight Club, created just for the evening in Blumenfeld Family Park adjacent to the theater. Catered by Port Washington’s own H on the Harbor, the post-show party is the perfect cap to the evening.

Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St.

Leadership packages offering tickets, recognitions and journal ads are available. Tickets for the evening, as well as concert-only and journal-only opportunities are available through the Landmark office at 516.767.1384 or by email at gala@landmarkonmainstreet.org.