Once again we begin our lineup on Thursday and all the way through Sunday.
From Oct. 17 through Oct. 20 Staten Islanders can experience a jazz festival at the St. George Theatre, the magnificence of the Staten Island Philharmonic and The Riverside Opera Company, live productions at it’s finest, art exhibits and so much more.
So as we settle into the beauty that is the fall season, get out there, absorb some local color — and all that our unique borough has to offer.
Staten Island Jazz Festival 32
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the St. George Theatre
Experience Staten Island’s longest-running jazz festival hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air personality, WBGO, 88.3 FM.
Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) will celebrate its legacy of promoting, preserving and presenting jazz in at the famed, historic St. George Theatre in the landmark neighborhood of St. George.
This year’s lineup includes:
Reggie Workman presents New Stars on This Horizon
Winard Harper and Jeli Posse
Leopoldo Fleming Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble
Danny Mixon Quartet with Antoinette Montague
Jeannine Otis, Karlus Trapp, Sylvester Scott, Ray Scro
WaFoo and others.
Tickets are priced at $40, $30 and $25.
Phone 718 442-2900.
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Staten Island Philharmonic presents “Variations on America”
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Bernikow JCC, Manor Road in Sea View, the Staten Island Philharmonic will present “Variations on America,” a concert celebrating a diverse group of composers, poets, and filmmakers who have made contributions to American culture.
Highlights include a showing of Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 silent film The Immigrant, with brand-new orchestra accompaniment composed by Staten Island’s own Dr. Howard Fox.
Staten Island native Annette Daniels Taylor will narrate the Langston Hughes poem “Let America Be America Again,” underscored with music by composer Dr. Gwyneth Walker.
The orchestra recently played Dr. Walker’s “American Concerto” for violin, and has performed several world premieres by Dr. Fox, including his “Scenes from the Staten Island Greenbelt.”
The orchestra will perform works by two immigrant composers who fled fascism for democracy and became Oscar winners in Hollywood. Miklós Rózsa, a native of Hungary, won his first Academy Award in 1945 for the score to Alfred Hitchcock’s Spellbound. He also wrote the iconic theme for the TV show Dragnet.
Franz Waxman, a Jewish composer from Germany, composed his first Hollywood score—The Bride of Frankenstein—in 1935. He received his first Oscar in 1950 for Sunset Boulevard. Waxman’s TV credits include the classic Western, Gunsmoke.
Rounding out the program is “Variations on ‘America,’” written in 1891 by Charles Ives, one of our country’s most interesting composers. Ives took the familiar tune we recognize as “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” and reinvented it with variations that celebrate the sounds of different cultures.
Children and students of all ages with ID are free for this event.
Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors.
For more information, call 917 783-2957, 917 545-8266, or email siphilharmonic@aol.com.
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Riverside Opera Company presents Superstars!
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. at St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, 1634 Victory Blvd., Castleton Corners.
Hosted by the Riverside Opera Company.
Join in for the 23rd season of singing, featuring August auditions winners, sopranos, Gina Hanzlik, Chantelle Grant, Tenor Hyunho Cho, Baritone Joseph Gansert and all accompanied by a full orchestra conducted by Maestro Alan Aurelia.
Music from Verdi’s Rigoletto, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, Lehar’s Das Land Des Lachelns, Rossini’s Barber of Seville also “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “Crazy” by Willie Nelson, and “Some Enchanted Evening.”
Free for students and children.
8 p.m. Performance $15 advance; $20 door. Free for students and children.
Limited space; advance purchase recommended.
Phone 718 720-5354
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The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. 68th annual Dinner Dance at LiGreci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Ave., West Brighton.
The event will honor Jackie Delfino, Nicholas Principato, Gary LiGreci and Gary Perone.
Proceeds for the event will help fund the Italian Club’s annual college scholarships as well as other local charities.
Tickets are $125 per person.
Kindly contact Victor N. Popolano at 718-578-8311 for reservations.
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Little Victory Theatre’s “Arsenic & Old Lace”
Oct. 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m.
Oct. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. at The Little Victory Theatre, 4089 Victory Blvd., Travis.
Directed by Rsoe Kulikowski-Gilleece.
General admission, $25; students/seniors/military, $22, Thursday evenings, $15.
Reserve tickets by email littlevictory16@gmail.com or phone 718 524-8467.
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1619-2019: 400 Years of African-American History: How Far Are We From Racial Equality?
Sunday, Oct 20 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.
16th Annual Anti Bias/Anti Violence Summit at Port Richmond High School located at 85 St. Joseph Ave.
Present will be community and faith leaders, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, NYC Human Rights Deputy Commissioner, sponsors include NYC Human Rights, Councilwoman Debi Rose, EyeOpeners Youth Against Violence, Temple Israel of Staten Island, Staten Island Women who March, The Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, New World Preparatory, New York Center for Interpersonal Development, SI NAACP, TakeCare NYC 2020, Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness, Staten Island Inter-Religious Leadership, ncnw, Empowerment Zone, Central Family Life Center, Sustainable Staten Island, Staten Island Immigrants Council, Youth Over Guns, and El Centro del Inmigrante, Project Hospitality.
Keynote speaker will be Deputy Commissioner Brittny Saunders will discuss the increasingly urgent work of the New York City Human Rights Commission.
Dinner Included. Free to all. Community service hours/credit given.
RSVP 718 448-1544 or online at http://bit.ly/15AntiBias**
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Meet the Divine Women Show: Next Generation Performers
Sunday, Oct. 20 in the Lobby Lounge of the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield from 2 to 4 p.m.
In addition to performances by young women, on hand will be Joan Caddell & the Midnight Choir and Queen Tipsy.
Tickets may be purchased for $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
To purchase in advance kindly email JoanTNCMusic@aol.com.
Phone 718 477-2400.
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27th Anniversary of the New York City Day of the Dead Festival presented by Irma Bohórquez-Geisler
Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Benedicta School, 285 Clove Rd., West Brighton.
All are invited to participate in a day of culture, food, music, dancing, traditional crafts workshops and more.
Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday to honor the lives and memory of loved ones who have died.
“The Day of the Dead” is a family-based festivity that does not treat death as scary or haunting, but rather emphasizes the joy of past relations, rather than grief at the loss of a loved one.
The annual New York City Day of the Dead Festival on Staten Island is free and open to the public.
For further information email Irma Bohorquez at irma621@yahoo.com
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NYC Harbor Jamm
Sunday, Oct. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. at the National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, St. George.
A drug abuse awareness event.
A family friendly event with live music, entertainment, a 50/50, food and merchant vendors and a classic car show.
Entertainment begins at noon.
For additional information phone 718 390-0040.
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A Doll’s House, Part Two
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17, 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Upper Parish Hall, 76 St. Alban’s Place, Eltingville.
Stage Door Players Rep presents “A Doll’s House, Part Two” By Lucas Hnath
Tickets available at sdpr.brownpapertickets.com or cash only at the door.
General Admission $20
Student/Senior $18
Featuring: Robert Heffernan, Ellen Mitchell, Karen O’Donnell and Katherine Paulsen.
About The Play: In the final scene of Ibsen’s 1879 groundbreaking play “A Doll’s House,” Nora Helmer makes the shocking decision to leave her husband and children and begin a new life on her own.
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
Phone 718 984-7756
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Fellowship Baptist Church presents “Covered”
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 3036 Richmond Terr., Mariners Harbor.
The Santuary Choir will present “Covered,” where models will strut their hats and spectators will be afforded divine diva deals.
$10 donation.
For further information contact Deacon Lisa Spivack at 718 501-3307.
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Congregation B’nai Jeshurun (CBJ) dedicates new Torah
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Jeshuran, 275 Martling Ave., West Brighton.
$18 per person. Luncheon to follow at noon.
The Torah is being completed by a trained scribe specifically for CBJ. Congregants and other interested parties have purchased individual letters and larger sections of the scroll for the scribe to write on their behalf and fulfill the commandment.
Besides the congregation, the general public, the Jewish community, elected officials and other dignitaries will be in attendance.
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Life*Vest*Poetry presents the Monster/cosplay SLAM
Friday, Oct. 18 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Hosted by Richmond Hood Company and NYSAI Press, 827 Castleton Ave., West Brighton.
Life*Vest*Poetry is hosting their second Slam of the Fall 2019 spooky season.
The event presents a chance to compete for The Winter-Spring 2020 Brooklyn Poets Writing Workshop
and a chance to compete for an all-new prize, a winter-spring 2020 Brooklyn Poets writing workshop.
The Monster Slam will be filled for horror cosplay and and persona poems. Come dressed as a vampire and read poems about vampires.
BYOB.
Open mic. Sign up at 8 p.m. Show starts at 8:45 p.m.
with host John Snyder.
Phone 718 727-7756.
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The Olmsted-Beil House
Saturday, October 19, 1 to 3 p.m.
Greenbelt Nature Center, 501 Brielle Ave, Sea View.
Hosted by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House and The Greenbelt Conservancy.
Discover the history of the Olmsted-Beil House, a New York City landmark, built circa 1685. The stone farmhouse was the incubator for famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Patricia Salmon will discuss the house, Olmsted, and other residents of the 300 pllus year-old structure. Carlton Beil, Erastus Wiman, the Poillon family, Rev. Tesschenmaker and others who will be featured during thefree program.
Light refreshments to follow.
Phone 718 351-3450.
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Melville on Staten Island
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terr. (on the grounds of Snug Harbor), Building D, Livingston.
Professor John Rocco of SUNY Maritime College will tell stories of author Herman Melville’s life and work on Staten Island, and on his role in American popular culture.
Fun for all ages. Book giveaway, while supplies last.
Presented by Staten Island OutLOUD
Free event, donations appreciated.
For further information phone 718-907-0709.
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“I Was a Teenage Werewolf”
Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Fort Wadsworth Visitors Center inside the fort at the end of Bay Street.
The Alice Austen House and Don’s Place (a NYC-based club that brings together LGBTQ horror movie fans for scary screenings and spirited discussions) presents “I was a Teenage Werewolf” (1957, 1:16mins), followed by a Q&A on the world of coded horror classics.
For tickets that are required visit aliceausten.org or phone 718 816-4506.
Reserve in advance at https://aliceausten.org/ghostly-intimations-movie-screening-fort-wadsworth-i-was-teenage-werewolf
Program tickets $15 and $12 for members.
Meet at 7 p.m.
The screening room doesn’t have heat and since the walk to the fort can be dark it’s advisable to bring a flashlight.
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Disney’s Newsies at Empire Outlets
Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., at The Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terr., St. George
Hosted by Spotlight Repertory Theatre Staten Island
Empire Outlets, New York City’s first and only outlet destination center, will host the Spotlight Repertory Theatre production of Disney’s Newsies The Musical! The musical is based on the 1992 Disney musical film, Newsies, which was inspired by the real-life Newsboys strike of 1899 in New York City.
The musical is known for its rousing ensemble of singing and dancing newsboys.
Attendees will experience the Newsies musical performance by Spotlight Repertory Theatre.
Phone 718 207- 1128.
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Learn how to Become a Trail Maintainer
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Egbertville.
Hosted by the Greenbelt Conservancy, New York New Jersey Trail Conference, Protectors of Pine Oaks and Greenbelt Environment Education .
If you are 18 years of age or older, join the NYC Parks and New York/New Jersey Trail Conference for Trail Maintainers Training at the Greenbelt Nature Center.
Volunteers will learn how to help monitor and protect NYC’s hiking trails and protect precious natural resources.
Training will be both indoors and outdoors and will involve hiking, so dress appropriately. All equipment will be provided.
Contact the group no later than 24 hours before the event with questions at volunteer@sigreenbelt.org
Phone 718 351-3450.
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(Courtesy/Tiffany L.)
2019 Autism Speaks Staten Island Walk Public · Hosted by Autism Speaks Staten Island
Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until noon at the College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd., Willowbrook.
Meet on the Great Lawn.
For tickets visit act.autismspeaks.org
Austism Speaks asks all to start a team, join a team or come on your own and walk and fundraise together to enhance the lives of people living with autism.
Phone 718 982-2000.
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Ghost Tour: Tale of the Matron at Snug Harbor
Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Livingston.
The Tale of the Matron is a historic walking tour and recounting of events that took place at Snug Harbor in 1863. You’ll enter three buildings that are typically closed to the public: the Matron’s House, the Butcher’s Cottage, and the former Surgeon’s House (now known as the Governors House). Each space has its own unique connection with history, life and the afterlife.
These tours are rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlight, though a limited quantity will be available to borrow.
General admission: $10, Snug Harbor members/students/seniors: $8
Meet at the Matron’s House on Chapel Road (Building K)
Phone 718 425-3504.
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Vinnie Hutton Harrier Fun Run Way Street-Naming Ceremony Public · Hosted by Staten Island Running Association, Inc.
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Cheshire Place, Sunnyside.
Join in to honor the memory of one of Staten Island’s greatest running pioneers with a NYC ceremonial street-naming in honor of the late Vinnie Hutton.
Hutton was a member of the 1930 Curtis High School National Scholastic XC Championship Team, a Boston Marathon competitor, athlete, coach, race director and local track administrator for more than 60 years
He also was a member of the Fire Department Racing Team, the Staten Island Harriers founder, and a race official who Introduced and officiated handicapped runs.
Hutton was a chief race official for high school events sponsored by Knights of Columbus/Kiwanis Club.
Phone 718 667-2165.
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New York International Children’s Film Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terr., Livingston.
3 p.m. – Kid Flicks One
4 p.m. – Viva Kid Flicks
$5 per person; children under 2 free of charge.
Visit the
for tickets and the full list of films and to watch the trailer.
Phone 718 727-1135.
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Fright Night 2019
Oct. 19, 25 and 26 at the Church of St. Andrew, 40 Old Mill Rd., at Historic Richmond Town, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
“The Portal.” Admission, $20
Buy four tickets and get one free on pre-sales only.
Note: This is a scary, dark attraction with flashing lights, smoke and strobe effects. Use parental discretion regarding young children entering the attraction.
For tickets visit churchofstandrew-si.com
Phone 718 351-0900.
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Making Faces
Doll making workshop Oct 19, noon to 1:30 p.m with artist Everet. Free.
Exhibit is on through Saturday, Nov. 10 at noon at Art on the Terrace Gallery, 776 Richmond Terr., St. George.
Hosted Victoria L. Bellinger, artist and the Staten Island creative community.
Solo exhibition of the ceramics and drawings by Victoria L. Bellinger.
Wild and fantastic faces and forms in colorful array in both ceramic and post it note drawings and collage.
Curated by Phyllis Forman.
The exhibition is made possible (in part) by a DCA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Suggested donation $5.
Phone 347 850-0302.
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Storytime in the Secret Garden
Saturdays through October at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Connie Gretz Secret Garden (Southeast end of campus)at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Livingston.
Back by popular demand: Classic tales for kids, in a fairy-tale garden! Your children will feel swept away by the castle towers and shrubbery maze in the newly-restored Connie Gretz Secret Garden while they listen to engaging readings of favorite tales.
Admission: $5 per child under 12 and includes one complimentary adult admission. Additional adults are admitted for $5.
Storytime will be cancelled in the event of rain.
Phone 718 718 425-3504.
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Art @ the J exhibit at the JCC
See the exhibit on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery at the Bernikow Building, part of the JCC, through October.
Len Rachlin is a photographer and sculptor who has exhibited, mostly in group shows, at various locations including Stony Brook University, Wagner College, St. John’s University, Brooklyn Museum Community Gallery, Staten Island Museum, Salmagundi Club, Numeroff Gallery, R.K. Parker Gallery, Rosenberg Gallery, Valsamis Gallery, the Fort Wadsworth Visitors Center, Greenbelt Nature Center, Blue Heron Park and Planting Fields Arboretum.
His bronze portrait bust of George W. Curtis can be seen in the entrance vestibule of Curtis High School on Staten Island.
Phone the JCC at 718 475-5263.
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