BESTOFLONGISLAND.com /// WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 9 Best Band - Non Cover 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!
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