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Best Band -
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Amber Ferrari
amberferrari.com
Amber Ferrari does it all. She’s a singer,
songwriter, musician and actress who continues
to follow her musical passion with great zeal
and tenacity. Ferrari has committed herself to
music, and it has paid off in back-to-back wins
in this category. Long Islanders recognize her
soaring vocals and ability to put on exciting
performances, especially when her live shows
are in front of a hometown crowd. Some of
Ferrari’s inspirations include Melissa Etheridge,
Pat Benatar and Jefferson Airplane. Don’t waste
any time, look her up and head out to her next
show! You won’t be disappointed.
Best Bingo
St. Anthony of Padua Church
20 Cheshire Place, East Northport.
631-261-1077. saintanthonyofpadua.org
“BINGO!” That’s the exuberant refrain you hear
a lot on Friday and Saturday nights at Saint
Anthony of Padua Parish in East Northport. This
Catholic church is synonymous for its exciting
Bingo nights, which draws plenty of locals who
can’t wait to jump at the chance to engage in
some friendly competition. What’s not to like
about Bingo on a quiet Friday night? Saint
Anthony makes people feel comfortable as they
mark down five consecutive squares and scream
the name of the game to everyone’s delight!
Amen!
Best Blog from
Long Island
We Know Stuf
19 Sunset Rd., Bay Shore. 516-236-8367.
weknowstuff.us.com
With all the content out there about Long Island
and news related to the region, it would seem
difficult for bloggers to stand out among the
crowd. But that’s not a problem for We Know
Stuff, a lifestyle blog created by twin sisters back
in 2010. The blog is especially useful to families,
particularly when it pertains to the site’s articles
on parenting and education. As the sisters write
in their blog, “It’s important to know that we’re
just real people trying to do the best we can for
our families every single day. No wonder why
Long Islanders voted We Know Stuff the Best
Blog from Long Island!
Best Celebrity
Impersonator
Bobby Sinatra - Frank Sinatra
77 Pineview Lane, Coram. 516-996-6062.
bobbysinatra.com
Bobby Sinatra has done it again. The performer
who has covered the legendary Frank Sinatra’s
classics for more than two decades has secured
yet another win in the “Celebrity Impersonator”
category! Bobby has a passion for music, and
it comes through in his covers of the crooner’s
popular and timeless songs. Bobby has
performed across Long Island, Queens and
Manhattan, and is always willing and able to
croon like “Old Blue Eyes” himself! Wow!
Best Comedian
from Long Island
Jim Breuer
officialjimbreuer.com
Oh, Jim Breuer! You make us laugh. You
make us giggle like school children. But most
of all, you make us proud to call you a fellow
Long Islander. From his days on ‘Saturday
Night Live,’ where he really found his wings,
and his impersonations of Joe Pesci, to his
hilarious stand-ups and rock-comedy, Breuer
continues to surprise us with his alwaysevolving
performances. And we’d be remiss
not to mention his hardcore New York Mets
fandom, which, even those who are not fans can
appreciate! Jim Breuer, you’re the man! Long
Islanders also declare you the absolute best!
Best Concert
Venue
Adelphi University
Performing Arts Center -
Garden City
1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000.
aupac.adelphi.edu
It may come as a surprise that a college claimed
the prize for Best Concert Venue on Long Island,
but that’s only if you’ve never stepped foot inside
the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center.
First opened in 2008, it hosts a wide array of
events, including musicals, plays, concerts and
even student-run performances. This eclectic
mix of shows gives Long Islanders plenty of
reason to return to the campus venue for more
extraordinary shows and events throughout the
year! Best of all, Adelphi has demonstrated a
true commitment to the performing arts—and
that is something we all support!
Best Cover Band
The 60s Invasion
47 Rowland St., Blue Point. 516-313-9280.
60sinvasion.com
For all of you who tune into the oldies stations
on satellite radio or set your Pandora stations
to The Beatles, Joe Cocker, Grassroots and
other bands of yesteryear, these outstanding
musicians are for you! The 60s Invasion earned
this well-deserved honor through hard work and
love for the aforementioned bands, along with
many, many others. Add The Band, The Turtles,
The Eagles, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, The
Ventures, and more, into their arsenal. Sure, the
‘60s are long in the past, but celebrating music
from that decade never gets old, and this is one
tight seven-member band with two superb lead
singers and a very eclectic repertoire, indeed!
Best DJ Company
Unique Entertainment
427 Willis Ave., Williston Park.
516-248-4500. unique-ent.com
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday bash, or
company event, Unique Entertainment knows
how to get people up out of their chairs and
onto the dance floor and keep them moving long
throughout the night! When it comes to an event
you’ve been planning for weeks or months, you
always want to make sure there are high-quality
DJs who understand how to please the crowd.
Unique Entertainment believes in customizing
its playlist specifically to your event. You can’t go
wrong. And most of all, they know how to party!
Best Film Festival
Port Jeferson
Documentary Series
101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson.
631-473-5220. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com
Long Island’s film festival scene has come a
long way, and it’s undeniable that each plays
a vital role in giving Long Island audiences
a diverse offering of films. Standing out for
its devotion to documentaries—which are
evocative, thought provoking, and shed light
on often-unrepresented segments of our
population—is the Port Jefferson Documentary
Series. The series has been highlighting some
of the best documentaries from around the
world since 2005. For more than a decade, the
Port Jefferson Documentary Series’ volunteer
members diligently screen a vast assortment of
films each and every year in order to select the
best documentaries that should be represented.
Talk about commitment to the arts! Its no
wonder why Long Islanders voted Port Jefferson
Documentary Series the best!
Best Horseback
Riding Facility
Pal-O-Mine
829 Nichols Rd., Islandia. 631-348-1389.
pal-o-mine.org
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian was created two decades
ago as a program dedicated to helping people
with disabilities. Long Islanders have been so
impressed with the work it’s done helping people
in need that it bestowed upon Pal-O-Mine the
coveted distinction of Best Horseback Riding
Facility on Long Island! The barn currently
boasts 18 therapy horses and helps more than
300 people on a weekly basis. It helps both
children and adults with disabilities as it strives
toward its mission of helping everyone it can
through its extraordinary therapeutic program.
Among its offerings is a military program that
helps treat military veterans suffering from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder, too! Wow!
Best Local Live
Th eater
Adelphi University
Arts Center (AUPAC)
1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000.
aupac.adelphi.edu
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
(AUPAC) has quickly earned a reputation as
one of the top venues on the island to witness
local live theater! This exceptional and intimate
venue invites talented performers to the stage
to express themselves through the power of
art. The performing arts center’s Black Box
Theatre, for example, can be customized to each
performance, allowing artists to get creative with
each and every show. Bravo! Bravo, indeed!
Best Local TV
Reporter
Erin Colton, News 12
1 Media Crossways, Woodbury.
516-393-1200. news12.com
Survey after survey indicates that news
consumers get the majority of their information
through television—a medium that continues to
change the way people digest the stories of the
day. And that makes TV reporters among the
most popular journalists, in any region. Earning
the top prize this year is News 12 Long Island’s
Erin Colton—a tenacious reporter who leaves no
stone unturned in her quest to get at the core of
a story! If Colton is on the scene, you know it’s
going to be an important story!