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Six East End Kids to Perform at Carnegie Hall

April 22, 2013 In In the Know 4 Mins Read

Six East End Kids to Perform at Carnegie Hall….Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers in early December 2012 at WestHampton Performing Arts Center, Camp Broadway held one of many nationwide open call auditions for an opportunity to perform at the New York Pops 30th Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall on 4/29/13. Over 500 kids auditioned throughout the country 56 were chosen and six talented kids from the East End of Long Island were selected:

Jack Vicari of Remsenburg NY, Jacqueline Minogue of Southampton NY, Madeline Seitles of East Moriches NY, Meghan Renna of Speonk NY, Sarah Pierson of Southampton NY, and my daughter Allura Leggard of Sag Harbor, NY.

These six along with 50 other kids will travel to NYC on Friday and begin rehearsals on early Saturday morning for their big debut on the legendary Carnegie Hall Stage. What a once in a lifetime opportunity for these budding theater enthusiasts. How exciting for them to be on stage with some of their favorite Broadway actors. My daughter is over the hill about meeting Megan Hilty from the TV show “Smash”. Megan will also be performing at a already sold out performance at Sag Harbor’s Baystreet Theatre this Memorial Day weekend.The Camp Broadway® Kids, is a musical theatre ensemble comprised of 56 theatre-loving kids, ages 12-16, are set to perform as part of The New York Pops 30th Birthday Gala on Monday, April 29, marking three decades of bringing music to New York City.. The Camp Broadway Kids, under the direction of Camp Broadway’s Artistic Director, Tony Parise (Broadway credits include Me and My Girl and 42nd Street), will make their sixth appearance with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. The Cast Members were selected from a nation-wide pool of over 500 auditionees, and will perform alongside Broadway stars during musical numbers honoring the works of Frank Loesser, Jule Styne and Danny Kaye!

The concert begins at 7:00 PM and will be hosted by journalist and newscaster Paula Zahn, featuring a spectacular lineup of guest artists Nick Adams, Laura Benanti, Stephanie J. Block, Liz Callaway, Will Chase, Megan Hilty, Marilyn Maye, Rob Mcclure, Donna Murphy, Kelli O’hara, Laura Osnes, Leslie Uggams, Max Von Essen, Anthony Warlow And Betsy Wolfe under the baton of Music Director Steven Reineke. Additionally, Camp Broadway has created a special three-day program leading up to the performance, including a series of Broadway workshops, classes and rehearsals to prepare participants for this once- in-a-lifetime performance.

Single tickets to the concert-only are $62, $95 and $155. To purchase, call CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800, visit the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th St and 7th Ave, or online at www.carnegiehall.org. For dinner and dance tickets, visit www.newyorkpops.org or call The New York Pops office at 212-765-7677.

Founded in 1995, CAMP BROADWAY® is Broadway’s Original Summer Program for theatre-loving kids. Proclaimed “The Camp of Dreams” by Live Magazine, Camp Broadway has hosted nearly 20,000 children at its annual summer programs in New York City and nationwide tour cities. Camp Broadway has been featured on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® telecast; performed with The NewYork Pops at Carnegie Hall; and appeared in Broadway on Broadway®. Camp Broadway has worked with dozens of Broadway productions, estates and authors to develop interactive workshops that have enabled over 350,000 children to attend Broadway shows.

The New York Pops is the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, and the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music. Led by Music Director Steven Reineke, the orchestra performs an annual subscription series at Carnegie Hall, enjoying one of their highest subscription renewal rates. The New York Pops’ annual birthday gala is celebrated each spring, raising funds for the orchestra and its education programs. Now in its 30th season, The New York Pops celebrates the diversity of popular music’s evolving songbook. Every concert is a unique experience, with influences ranging from Broadway melodies to film scores, jazz, rock, pop and everything in between. Under the leadership of dynamic Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, The New York Pops continues to re-imagine orchestral pops music.

Congratulations and Good Luck, Jack , Jacqueline , Madeline , Meghan , Sarah and Allura. I look forward to seeing all of you on stage. Have a fantastic time and take it all in, this is going to be a wonderful experience for all of you.

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Where is the sand at Long Beach

April 10, 2013 In In the Know 2 Mins Read

Where is the sand at Long Beach? Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece readers..today, April 10th, 2013 while walking on long Beach in Sag Harbor I noticed that there seemed to be more shells on the beach than usual. I decided to really take a closer look and to my surprise there is limited sand for the entire stretch of the beach. Where is the Sand at Long Beach in Sag Harbor? When Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island in October 2012, I remember driving down Long Beach Road and the entire parking lot was filled with salt water, the beach was gone. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is quite noticeable at this beach in some areas.

Hamptons Mouthpiece, Long Beach, Sag Harbor, NY

Long Beach is known to many locals as a rocky beach with limited sand, but what struck me today was that in many areas there is absolutely no sand, it is as if all the sea shells and sea rocks in the world washed up on one beach and that is Long Beach. I am not sure what plans are being made to take care of the mounds of shells that are dominating this beach in many areas, it is my hope that it will all be taken care of before the season kicks off, since this is the beach where many families with small children spend their time.

The area near the bathrooms are ok..This area is less rocky and more sandy. This beach is especially popular because the water is shallow and it is relatively safe for families with smaller children.

There are many rocky areas so bring those sand shoes when taking a stroll on the beach because there are cluster areas where there is no sand only rocks and shells.

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New sidewalk on Sag Harbor BridgeHampton Turnpike

April 2, 2013 In In the Know 1 Min Read

New sidewalk on Sag Harbor BridgeHampton Turnpike…Greetings Hamptons Mouthpiece Readers…has anyone noticed the new sidewalk on Sag/bridge Turnpike? It starts at Scuttle hole Road and continues all the way to Montauk Highway. This is fantastic for pedestrians. Now lets see if there will be plans to extend into Sag Harbor. But this is a nice start.

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Conclave selects Pope Francis of Argentina

March 13, 2013 In In the Know 3 Mins Read

Conclave selects Pope Francis of Argentina…Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers the Conclave has selected the 266th Catholic Pope and what a historic moment in history this has been to witness. You can literally feel the energy through the TV..electrifying..It is simply amazing how the Vatican has embraced technology so that catholics from all over the world can be part of this historic event. Who is Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, he is 76 years old, the 1st latin American Pope, the 1st Jesuit Pope and the first Pope born outside of Europe since Pope Gregory III in the 8th century 2,711 years ago. Prior to his election, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires, since 1998, and as a cardinal, since 2001. As Cardinal, Bergoglio became known for personal humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice. A champion of the poor with a simple lifestyle contributed to his reputation for humility. He lived in a small apartment, and not in the palatial bishop’s residence. He gave up his chauffeured limousine in favor of public transportation, and he reportedly cooked his own meals.

He has chosen the name Pope Francis, he is said to be a saint, many are saying how profound it is that he chose the name Francis.

Pope Francis: Thank you for your warm acceptance…It is a journey of friendship, of love, of trust, and faith. Let us pray always for one another. Let us pray for the whole world. Let us have a big brotherhood.

What is the future of the church, how will Pope Francis use social communication to bring the church into the 21st century and to get the gospel message out to young people? Currently there are 9 Cardinals that have active twitter accounts, is this the way for the church to keep young people involved with the church? Will this pave the way for new funding into the Church, through platforms like Tithe.ly or otherwise? There are many problems in the church, so what will be first on his agenda to discuss as leader of the Catholic Church?

Even if you are not Catholic and I am not, you just cannot help but feeling this burst of excitement ….I have to admit I was a bit surprised that they did not go with someone younger. Pope Benedict was 77 when he was elected and he lasted 8 years, so makes you wonder why they selected someone who may only be an interim Pope. I am not Catholic but from what I have read about Pope Francis he is said to be a Saint and may be the savior of the poor. Will he embrace the idea of women becoming priests? I pray that he addresses the problems of the church, the negativity that has been cast over the church for many years. May God Bless him and guide him on this journey. Please share your thoughts.

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Expect delays on the LIRR Montauk Branch week of 3/12/13

March 12, 2013 In In the Know 2 Mins Read

Expect delays on the LIRR Montauk Branch week of 3/12/13 …Greeting Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…Last week we were informed that County Road 39 would be closed in Southampton in the evenings for 2-3 days March 12-15th 2013 7pm-5am, for road repair. The LIRR released this information on their website that there would be some changes on the Montauk branch and buses will replace trains from Speonk to Montauk for 72 Hours from Tuesday, March 12 thru Friday, March 15, 2013, for Bridge Rehab Work . The Latest Phase of $22.4M Project of rehabilitation of the three east end Bridges which includes AM & PM Peak Outages.

With train service suspended along this segment of the Montauk Branch, the LIRR will take advantage of the track time to reconstruct the railroad crossing on Montauk Highway near Flying Point Road to accommodate future plans of the Town of Southampton to widen Montauk Highway. As a result, Montauk Highway will be closed to vehicular traffic at that juncture on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13.

Add 40 minutes to your commute in the morning for commuters from Montauk-Speonk if you need to take to bus that will be replacing the trains this week or you can carpool with some of your train buddies and drive to Speonk in the morning to avoid this craziness. Here is your schedule for this week on the Montauk branch.

click on link for revised PDF schedule for this week only or take a look at the scheduled listed below.http://mta.info/lirr/Timetable/MontaukEastEndBridgesSpecialMarch12_15_2013.pdf

The following information listed below taken from the LIRR website ..

For More Information:
Customers can call 511, the New York State Travel Information Line say: Long Island Rail Road. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the LIRR at 511. Montauk branch customers can also consult the MTA website at mta.info/lirr. At the website, they can sign up for free email service alerts, the fastest and most accurate way to monitor LIRR `trains.