Long Island Arts and Humanities

January 1, 2009 by admin  

Long Island Arts and Humanities

The arts is a broad subdivision of culture, composed of many expressive disciplines. In modern usage, it is a term broader than “art”, which usually means the visual arts (comprising both fine art, decorative art, and crafts). The arts encompasses visual arts, performing arts, language arts, and culinary arts. Many artistic disciplines involve aspects of the various arts, so the definitions of these terms overlap to some degree.

A precise definition of the arts can be contentious, but the following areas of activity usually are included:

  • Architecture
  • Art & Visual arts
  • Crafts
  • Dance
  • Decorative art
  • Design
  • Drawing
  • Film
  • Language
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Opera
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Poetry
  • Sculpture
  • Theatre & Performing arts
  • Ikebana

Long Island has many forms of art in its culture. To the right you will find some local resources related to the arts on Long Island New York.

Artists
Destruktive Angel Art
Rick Mundy

Art Museums
Art League of Long Island
Guild Hall
Parrish Art Museum
Pollock-Krasner House

Writers
Julie Ellis
Barbara Metzger

Long Island News and Media Outlets

January 1, 2009 by admin  

Long Island News and Media Outlets

News and media refers to the sections of mass media which focus on presenting current news to the public. These include print media (newspapers, magazines); broadcast media (radio stations, television stations, television networks), and increasingly Internet-based media (World Wide Web pages, weblogs).

Usually the term includes all working journalists and is often used by those who would make generalizations about the product of “most” journalists, for example that journalists who work for large media corporations, or who are based in New York City or Washington, D.C, harbor a liberal or conservative bias.

The term news trade refers to the concept of the news media as a business separate from, but integrally connected to, the profession of journalism.

A newspaper is a publication containing news and information and advertising. It may be general or special interest, most often published daily or weekly. The first printed newspaper was published in 1605.

The newspaper industry survived competition from 20th-century technologies, especially radio and television, but 21st-century developments on the Internet are posing major threats.

The owner of the newspaper, or person in charge, is the publisher. The person responsible for content is the editor, editor in chief, or executive editor.

Long Island has all forms of media. Located to the right are some local media outlets to visit online, tune-in to, or pick-up Long Island News, information on local events, and press related happenings throughout Long Island New York.

Newspapers
Long Island Exchange
East Hampton Independent
East Hampton Star
Garden City News
Suffolk County News
Babylon Beacon
Neighbor Newspapers
Sag Harbor Express

Television
Channel 12
Channel 55

Radio
WALK 97.5
WBAB 102.3
WBLI 106.1
WBZ 103.1
WEHM 96.7
WLNG 92.1
WRAJ Internet Radio

Online Only
Long Island Exchange
Long Island Gazette
Long-Island-News.com
News Long Island
E-News Access

Long Island New York’s Wine Country

January 1, 2009 by admin  

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If wine tasting and travel is your cup of tea and you would like to stay Green while doing so, your wishes are granted on Long Island. You can enjoy nature’s intended beauty and wonders in more than taste when you visit Long Island, New York’s Wine Country. Trees For The Future, an organization created to turn money back into trees, has made the pleasure of traveling by airplane guilt-free.

For example, US $40.00 will be turned into 400 trees when you purcase a ticket. Your leisurely destination may then await you with more ease of mind knowing that your travel is actually helping heal the sore spots that may have been created otherwise. Once you arrive in Long Island, New York’s Wine Country, the pleasure of Mother Nature is really going to embrace you with robust and rich aromas and flavors and send you into a euphoric bliss.

Wine Country offers over 20 wineries over a span of bountiful land that will tantalize and entice your every sense of pleasure as you experience every wine you can imagine. No matter what kind of mood you’re in, you are sure to find yourself in a never-ending ecstasy of tastes. When you have decided to end your sweet adventure of luxury, you will have most likely collected a nice variety of wines to take along with you (if the wine lasts all the way back!) If you are set on traveling and really want to plan a wine tasting trip, set your sights on Long Island’s Wine Country. It’s sure to satisfy your every want and need.

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Montauk Point Lighthouse

January 1, 2009 by admin  

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Montauk Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in the state of New York, built in 1796. This wonderful lighthouse still serves as a beacon to ships at sea, and has become a popular historic place for tourists. Montauk Point Lighthouse is maintained as well as owned by the Montauk Historical Society, and the preservation of this wonderful landmark is due to the generous contributions that are made. This Lighthouse is host to a number of exciting events including the Annual Sprint Triathlon and Relay. This event is popular and is becoming larger each year. The end to the Triathlon is held at the Lighthouse with breadfast served at the ending of the race. This is an exciting event that has been held for thirteen years.

Montauk Point Lighthouse has been the place for many wedding ceremonies as well as receptions. This Lighthouse is the picture perfect place to hold a wedding. With the wispy clouds and a sweet breeze coming from the ocean, what better place to say “I DO”! There is a museum and gift shop also on the premises. Providing you with all the history and trinkets that you need. Tours are available to schools and to the public for a small fee per person. The Lighthouse was restored in 1998 because of some structural damage that was beginning to occur due to the age of the Lighthouse. This is the only restoration that has taken place in 200 years of operation.There is no better place to discover the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Montauk Point Lighthouse and experience a lifetime of history and beauty.

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