Found 46 blog entries tagged as Staten Island OutLOUD.

Broadway in the Boros returned to Staten Island at the Empire Outlets in St. George presenting performances by the current cast and musicians from “Beetlejuice” and “Chicago”.  I grabbed the first available seat near the photo booth so was able to see all the actors before they went on. The Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment organizes this event each year. We participated in trivia contests, and a number of tickets to the shows were awarded to those winners. Below are some photos.

Members of Staten Island OutLOUD 2019 read parts of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” on Saturday at the historic H.H. Biddle House with maritime music played by the Brass Ensemble of the Staten Island Philharmonic Orchestra. This wonderful…

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I hope you, my gentle readers, had a happy and safe 4th of July.  The weather was great with not a cloud in the sky.  Did you attend any of the events mentioned in this blog on the holiday?  The Empire Outlets was hopping with entertainment during their Three-Day Block Party and was a perfect venue to chill out, enjoy the sights, sounds and shop!  The 109th Travis 4th of July Parade was a successful event as well as the 91st Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament & Costume Contest at the Zimmer Club and the Historic Richmond Town Independence Day Celebration. 

The Reading of the Declaration of Independence, sponsored by Staten Island OutLOUD and Beth Gorrie, took place in the shade at Fort Wadsworth, and all guests participated.  It was emotional reading…

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The 11th Annual Polish Festival, organized by St. Stanislaus Kostka church, took place on Sunday at Snug Harbor Cultural Center.  We enjoyed sun, low humidity and a healthy breeze every once in awhile.  I thank all of you who visited the Gillani Homes booth and those who took a chance on the Lottery Ticket House!  A big thanks to those of you who signed up for the "Weekend Events on Staten Island" blog mailing list.  The kiddies were thrilled with the blow up rides, checking out the NYPD car (and siren!!), winning at games of chance, while all enjoyed live music, the Polish dancers, wonderful raffle drawings and basket prizes, scrumptious Polish food—stuffed cabbage, kielbasy and fixings, meat and cheese pierogi, zapiekanka, desserts galore and Polish…

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Spring is busting out all over!  Just praying whatever flower blooming this week in my garden doesn’t get covered by a surprise snow storm or a bomb cyclone!  I took a stroll through Snug Harbor and spotted a sad looking turtle on a block of wood hesitating to go into the murky green water of the pond.  Two ducks were hanging out in the water but did not look too alive or excited to be there. 

 

 

 

 

Did you attend Kelly Link’s theatrical reading of The Faery Handbag from the award-winning book “Pretty Monsters” presented by Staten Island OutLoud and hosted by Jodi Kenny at the Nothing New Thrift Store on Saturday? Following are photos from that event.

If you have never visited Nothing New Thrift Store at 4916 Arthur Kill…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my gentle readers!  I pray you rang in the New Year 2019 with people you love and care about.  Two years ago, I posted lyrics from a Tim McGraw song, “Humble and Kind” written by Lori McKenna which always touches my soul especially the last paragraph.  “Don't take for granted the love this life gives you, When you get where you're going don't forget turn back around, And help the next one in line, Always stay humble and kind.”  If only we could use this mantra in our every day lives……..

2018 brought much joy, two new baby girls born into our family, and heartache, a number of our loved ones passed away.  Some health issues and family issues occurred that we faced head-on.  You can make resolutions, promises and goals, but when…

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Thank you, my gentle readers, for sharing photos of your Christmas and Holiday lights displays below:

 

 

Did you attend the Menorah Lighting at Borough Hall, the Christmas Village & Live Nativity at Salem Church, the 30th Anniversary Screening of “Working Girl” & Cinema Connex Kickoff Party at the magnificent St. George Theatre, the Annual Holiday Maker Market Venue at Staten Island MakerSpace or the Holiday Festival of Tradition at the H.H. Biddle House?  There were many events this week to choose from for the young and not so young.  Below are pictures from the “Working Girl” screening and Cinema Connex Kickoff Party featuring Marty Albucher of Electric Hair "teasing" the models, Everything Goes Clothing, Cafe &…

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Following are scenes from an evening ride through our North Shore neighborhoods.  The display of lights brightened the streets and, of course, my mood.  It must be so enjoyable walking your dog at night or just strolling after dinner to admire the handiwork of your neighbors. If you would like to share a photo of your special light display, please do not hesitate to snap and e-mail or text me.


 


Did you attend the NYC Winter Lantern Festival at Snug Harbor or the Grand Illumination at the Conference House or Christmas in Richmond Town or any of the Christmas/Holiday Fairs?

People ask me, “How can I receive the “Weekend Events” blog.  If you enjoy reading my “Weekend Events on Staten Island” and would like to be my…

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There is still time to share your Halloween decorations inside and outside your house, apartment, classroom or office?  How about Halloween costumes?  Are you going to a party?  Would you like to share your spooky or cute or silly costume with my gentle readers?  You can email or text your photos.  I’ll be happy to post.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

People ask me, “How can I receive the “Weekend Events” blog.  If you enjoy reading my “Weekend Events on Staten Island” and would like to be my Facebook friend, you know what to do—friend request.  If you would prefer to be on my mailing list, please email joan.coogan@gmail.com or call or text me at 646-258-9696; I will forward it to you each week.  Nevertheless, please…

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Do you decorate your house, apartment, classroom, office for Halloween?  Will you share photos of the front of your abode or inside your home, classroom or office so I can include in my blog for the next few weeks?  I would love to see how creative you are!  You can email or text your photos. Following are some photos shared by my gentle readers. 

   

Did you learn about Herbs, Plants and “Bopper” at the historic Mont Sec House on Sunday or attend the middle school and high school fairs with your pre-teens and teens? Did you embrace Downtown Staten Island Weekend Walk to Stapleton and participate in the Annual Community Fair in Tappen Park? Did you attend the Staten Island Giving Circle’s (SIGC) Adopt-A-Pantry Dine…

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Did you attend the Stapleton Library session last Wednesday, “Growing Healthy Eaters”?  This is a 6-session series to educate young children and their caregivers about the importance of eating well through a series of interactive, entertaining and delicious sessions.  Visit the Library at 132 Canal St. or call 718-727-0427 to attend on Wednesday at 4 and for more info. 

Staten Island is a great place to grow vegetables, and the presentation by Jay Weichun "Growing Food on Staten Island" yesterday at the College of Staten Island was proof.  He spent five years documenting and interviewing home gardeners from different backgrounds and nationalities throughout the Island. Convinced that home vegetable gardens are a means of understanding Staten Island and…

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