Visitors to the Walt Whitman Birthplace will step into a living tableau of history during this interactive exhibit, where actors bring the Whitman family's Revolutionary past to life.

Local Event: Revolutionary Voices

Suffolk County

Huntington

New York

Revolutionary Voices

Visitors to the Walt Whitman Birthplace will step into a living tableau of history during this interactive exhibit, where...

Join Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford for a community poem workshop and open mic centering on the subject of ancestry: Where do you come from? What were your ancestors like? What gives you pride?

Local Event: Ancestry Exhibition w/ Chip Williford

Ancestry Exhibition w/ Chip Williford

Join Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford for a community poem workshop and open mic centering on the subject of...

Zoom Platform

The second episode of Poets Building Bridges of 2026, featuring poets from all over the world.
In this latest edition of Poets Building Bridges, hear the poetry of accomplished poets from all over the world.

Local Event: Poets Building Bridges

Poets Building Bridges

The second episode of Poets Building Bridges of 2026, featuring poets from all over the world.
In this latest edition of Poets...

A poetry workshop focusing on Ekphrastic Poetry, or poetry inspired by visual art, with Long Island Poet of the Year 2026 Peter Dugan.
"Ekphrastic poetry is a form of poetry inspired by and responding to visual art, translating the artwork’s imagery, emotion, and meaning into words.

Local Event: Ekphrastic Poetry w/Peter Dugan

Ekphrastic Poetry w/Peter Dugan

A poetry workshop focusing on Ekphrastic Poetry, or poetry inspired by visual art, with Long Island Poet of the Year 2026 Peter...

Walt Whitman Birthplace

Kepherd Daniel

New York City Metropolitan Area

Nassau County

Syosset

Northport

Melanie Gulbas

Oyster Bay

Half Hollow Hills

Plainview

Commack

Kings Park

Hicksville

Farmingdale

Deer Park-North Babylon

Huntington Center for Performing Arts

The Huntington Center for Performing Arts presents their Theater Arts Summer Program. Exploring voice, improvisation, movement and art while preparing &nbsp;to perform &nbsp;selections from&nbsp; the musical production assigned.Full Day - 9:30-3:30 Monday - Friday&nbsp;Age 7-13 Two-week Sessions: Session I -&nbsp;Chitty Chitty Bang Bang- JULY 20-31Session II - Annie - AUGUST 17-29You must register for both weeks in order to perform in the musical.&nbsp; Camp will include the following classes in addition to preparing for the performance of the musical at the conclusion of the session. Performance will take place in the studio at the Center. Scene Study Monologue Improvisation Staging &amp; blocking Voice Stage Craft Theater Dance, Yoga and&nbsp;Art&nbsp;

Local Event: Annie Summer Theater Camp Begins August 20, 2026

Annie Summer Theater Camp Begins August 20, 2026

 The Huntington Center for Performing Arts presents their Theater Arts Summer Program. Exploring voice, improvisation, movement...

Nest on Main

Vintage Handbags &amp; Jewelry at Bargain Prices.&nbsp; &nbsp;All proceeds go to AWARE&nbsp;Drug &amp; Alcohol Community Coalition.&nbsp; Hosted by East Northport Rotary.

Local Event: Pop Up Sale for Mental Health Prevention - 1 day only

Pop Up Sale for Mental Health Prevention - 1...

Vintage Handbags & Jewelry at Bargain Prices.   All proceeds go to AWARE Drug & Alcohol Community Coalition.  Hosted by East...

Pop Up Sale for Mental Health Prevention - 1 day only

E.P.I.C. Long Island

Long Island Authors at E.P.I.C. Long Island — Books, Business, Music &amp; Community
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.longislandauthors.com/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener">Long Island Authors</a> is bringing a high-energy literary and networking experience to E.P.I.C. Long Island in East Meadow. This is more than a book event. It is a community gathering built around real connection—bringing together authors, readers, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and local families for an afternoon of meaningful networking, live entertainment, and local creativity.
🖋️ Calling All Long Island Authors &amp; Creatives!Can't make it to East Meadow this Sunday? You can still leverage our network.While this weekend's live showcase takes place in Nassau County, Long Island Authors provides year-round professional support, peer communities, website presence, and book promotion for writers across both Nassau and Suffolk counties (including our North Shore and Huntington creators).
<ul><li>Grow Your Brand: Learn how we help independent authors build sustainable platforms.</li><li>Network Remotely: Visit our website to explore our directories and member benefits.</li><li>Join the Movement: Connect with us online to stay updated on future localized events.</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.longislandauthors.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit Our Community</a>This is more than a book event. It is a community gathering designed to bring together authors, readers, entrepreneurs, business professionals, families, and local supporters for an afternoon of meaningful connections, live entertainment, great food, and local creativity.
📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026 
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM 
📍 E.P.I.C. Long Island 
1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Guests can meet local authors, discover new books, build business relationships, network with professionals, enjoy live music, and experience a literary event built around real community connection.
<h3>Event Highlights</h3>
📚 Meet and support Long Island authors 
🤝 Business and community networking 
💼 Connect with entrepreneurs and professionals 
🎶 Live music 
🍽️ Catered food 
📖 Discover new books and local voices 
🎟️ Free admission
<h3>Proud Event Sponsor</h3>
🌟 Author Cheryl Williams 
Author of The Brightest Star That Shines Tonight
We proudly thank Cheryl Williams for supporting local authors and helping make this community experience possible.
<h3>Catered By</h3>
🍕 Borrelli’s Restaurant Cafe &amp; Pizzeria 
1580 Hempstead Tpke. 
East Meadow, NY 11554 
☎️ (516) 794-0190
Come ready to meet people, discover stories, exchange ideas, enjoy the entertainment, and experience what happens when books, business, and community share the same room.
The conversations will be happening. The music will be playing. The authors will be ready. Be there.

Local Event: Long Island Authors

Long Island Authors

Long Island Authors at E.P.I.C. Long Island — Books, Business, Music & Community
Long Island Authors is bringing a high-energy...

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