Arts & Entertainment

Cinematic Insight into Soul Food

LONG ISLAND CULTURE: 'Soul Food Junkies' coming to Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre.

Written by Joe Dowd.

Take a cinematic journey through the rich culinary tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity at a screening of “Soul Food Junkies” on Wednesday July 10 at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington.

The event and reception is co-presented by Slow Food Huntington, with guest speakers Shelton Walden of WBAI radio’s Walden’s Pond and Leisa Dent, Chef of LL Dent Southern Style Restaurant in Carle Place. A reception with food provided by Chef Dent will follow the screening at 7:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $10 Members / $15 Public / Includes reception.Info:
  • Info: Tickets can be purchased online,www.CinemaArtsCentre.org at the box office during theater hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. 
Chamber Music at Planting Fields Sunday
Looking for an outdoor musical experience this weekend: Planting Fields Aboretum has scheduled a free 6 p.m. performance of music by Vivaldi  by the Chamber Players International. The rain-or shine show takes place at the Coe Hall Mansion off the West Portico. 
  • Cost: Free, including free parking.
  • Info:  Bring a chair, blanket, and have an outdoor picnic and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. For more information call Jennifer Lavella (516) 922-8678Website: http://www.plantingfields.org/index.php/events
Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn Team Up at Tilles Center

Acclaimed songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn will share the stage for special show on Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m. The duo will perform material spanning their careers along with some of their favorite songs.
About this column: "Long Island Culture" is a weekend Patch feature highlighting upcoming cultural and arts events around our region. You can pitch your best offerings to Local Editor Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com


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