The death of Princess Diana began my lifelong fascination and genuflection of all things blonde and British because of the coverage of Prince William at Balmoral that was splashed onto midnight media …

The Bay Shore Historical Society celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with an open house at their headquarters in Bay Shore. It was also the start of their Snowflake Sale, just in time for …

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney …

The parking lot of East Islip High School was packed with cars on Nov. 18 and 19 as eager shoppers attended the annual East Islip High School PTSA Craft and Gift Fair. Vendors filled up the …

Get into the Christmas spirit with St. Mark’s! St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located in Islip, has been a driving force within the community for over 150 years. Members of the church …

With such a variety of holiday events and activities to look forward to in the Town of Islip, it is easy to get into the holiday spirit. The Islip Bulletin has put together a list of holiday events …

President of The West Islip Symphony Orchestra, Nancy Donahue, honored Legis. Steven J. Flotteron with a Certificate of Appreciation at their Autumn Concert, “Swan Songs,” performed at …

“The interpolation between light and dark is that you only see what you see, and it’s a very complex world, where you have extremely bright light and so much muted behind it.” …

The Islip Arts Council will be hosting a Veteran’s Wellness Exhibition sponsored by AARP. This exhibition will focus on bringing awareness to PTSD and other mental health issues associated with …

Bay Shore’s beloved Boulton Center for the Performing Arts will be returning for an encore! Located at 37 West Main Street in the heart of downtown Bay Shore, the performing arts center was …

On Friday, Oct. 27, with the help of author Robert P. Ottone, Barnes and Noble in Bay Shore hosted an event for those who are fans of the adult horror genre. Guests included authors Mo Moshtay, …

Have some festive and historical fun with the Bay Shore Historical Society. On Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bay Shore Historical Society will be hosting their annual Snowflake Sale …

This past Saturday, community members celebrated Halloween on Main Street in Bay Shore. People of all ages could be seen dressed up as characters from their favorite movies, TV shows, video games, …

On Saturday night, poets, poetry enthusiasts, and Edgar Allan Poe fans gathered at the Milano Bean Cafe in Bay Shore. Patrons visited to get a drink and a pastry, before sitting down in their …

Works of art transcend viewers, either by scene or pose, brush strokes or color. But last Friday night, at the Islip Arts Council Gallery’s closing reception of “Limitless: Healing Cancer …

“It was a lifelong dream that was fulfilled for me; it’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’m not getting any younger.” Michael Thomas Perone is an established …

Artists and cosplayers of all ages gathered inside The South Shore Mall on Saturday afternoon for the first-ever Draw-a-Thon. A few tables were set up with stickers, comic books, and paintings. …

For the past eight years, thousands of members of the floral industry worldwide have participated in a program called Petal it Forward. Participants receive two flower bouquets. One is to keep, and …

On Saturday, Oct. 28, Milano Bean Cafe in Bay Shore will be hosting an evening of poetry and spoken-word performance inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. Poet Billy Lamont, Dominick “Zeke” …