Long Island Traditions

Thank you to all who joined us for the screening of the film Jones Beach: An American Riviera. If you missed it, you can buy the video on our website. https://longislandtraditions.org//jones-beach-an-american/

Long Island Traditions is proud to announce its recent participation in the 2021 Nicholas Center’s Creative Arts Program. In this program, Long Island Traditions brought internationally renowned tabla player and teacher Sejal Kukadia to the Nicholas Center where she introduced participants to the tabla and its history and offered an introductory course on playing the instrument. We hope that the all those involved enjoyed the wonderful music and educational experience offered by Sejal Kukadia. https://www.facebook.com/theNicholasCenter/ #thenicholascenter

As everyone knows, Bernie Sanders has been making the rounds all over the world lately. We were pleased to have him join us on a special Bay House Tour!

Please join us TONIGHT at 7 pm, for a virtual screening and discussion of the film Jones Beach, An American Riviera in conjunction with the East Meadow Public Library. Conceived during the roaring twenties, Jones Beach was a revolutionary concept: an ocean playground for the urban masses. Centered around the beauty of nature, the park would have none of the commercial attractions of Coney Island. When it opened in 1929, it was the engineering feat of its time. The film chr...onicles the park’s history from its origin to its position today as one of the most popular summer destinations in the country. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Long Island Traditions’ director, Nancy Solomon, former Jones Beach park superintendent, Sue Guliani, and George Pozderec, writer & director of the film. Click the link to register (Free): https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm

Long Island Traditions is the proud fiscal sponsor of The Village of Great Neck Plaza's 11th Annual Poetry Contest. Open to all residents 18 years of age and above from Long Island and all five boroughs of New York City. Poet Maria Terrone will be our judge. First prize: $150 and a 20-minute reading at Awards Day.... Second prize: $75 and a 10-minute reading. Third Prize: $50 and a 5-minute reading. Two Honorable Mentions: Will be invited to read their poems on Awards Reading Day For more details on how to sign up please follow this link: http://www.greatneckplaza.net/Upcoming%20Events.html

Please join us for our next event on Monday, January 25, 2021, at 7 pm, for a virtual screening and discussion of the film Jones Beach, An American Riviera in conjunction with the East Meadow Public Library. The film, narrated by Eli Wallach, explores the creation of this New York landmark by American builder, Robert Moses. The film chronicles the park’s history through rare newsreels, photographs, period music, and in-depth interviews, including with author Nelson DeMille,... historian Robert Caro, and lifeguard Reggie Jones. Includes photos from the golden age of Jones Beach. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Long Island Traditions’ director, Nancy Solomon, former Jones Beach park superintendent, Sue Guliani, and George Pozderec, writer & director of the film. Click here to register (Free): https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm