LI Women's History Month events: March 23-31
Natalie A. Naylor, in a suffragist’s costume in 2021, gives talks in Lindenhurst on Tuesday and Wednesday. Credit: Danielle Silverman
Women’s History Month has its origins in a national celebration in 1981, when Congress authorized the week of March 7, 1982, as Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress designated March as Women’s History Month. The theme for this March is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Please confirm events before setting out.
ONGOING
STATE PARKS EXHIBIT
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation celebrates Women’s History Month through free displays available at the following park locations: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through March 31, Hempstead Lake State Park Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, 1000 Lake Dr., West Hempstead, 516-766-1029; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through March 31, Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center-West End 2, 150 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, 516-809-8222; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through March 31, Jones Beach State Park, Administration Building, 2400 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh, 516-785-1600; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through March 31, Planting Fields Arboretum Hoffman Conference Center, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, 516-922-8600; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through March 31, Nissequogue River State Park-Charles and Helen Reichert Administration Building, 799 Saint Johnland Rd., Kings Park; visit parks.ny.gov; for more information.
BAY SHORE
ART EXHIBIT
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” celebrates the collective strength, equality and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship and leadership, shaping the minds and futures of all generations, on display 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday through March 31, Islip Arts Council Gallery, South Shore Mall, 1701 Sunrise Hwy., suite N1, free, isliparts.org, 631-888-3525.
BROOKVILLE
WOMEN CREATE
Group exhibition showcasing diverse works by 19 distinguished women artists, held during library hours through March 30, Steinberg Museum of Art. LIU Post, B. Davis Schwartz Library lower level, 720 Northern Blvd., free, garageartcenter.org, 516-299-4073.
LEVITTOWN
BARBIE DESIGN
Celebrate Barbie designer Ruth Handler and other women by designing an outfit for a paper figure, hand in your figure for a chance to win a prize. For children up to grade 5, participate Monday to Friday during library hours, through March 31, Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, free, levittownpl.org, 516-731-5728.
MARCH 23
LONG BEACH
A TASTE OF FOLK2FUNK
Pamela Lewis, John Hurley and friends play acoustic music of folk and favorites at 2 p.m., then at 3 p.m., Emilie Surtees and her band honor the ladies of funk and rhythm and blues with hits from Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Teena Marie, Aretha Franklin and others until 4:30 p.m., Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Ave., free, register for tickets, aip4arts.org, 516-432-7201.
NORTH BELLMORE
CONCERT: LEADING LADIES
Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio perform music by Adele, Barbra Streisand, Carole King, Ella Fitzgerald and others, 2-3:30 p.m., North Bellmore Public Library, 1551 Newbridge Rd., free, northbellmorelibrary.org, 516-785-6260.
MARCH 24
FREEPORT
AUTHORS DISCUSSION
A talk about women authors who write in various genres, 1-2 p.m., Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., free, register, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
MARCH 25
BETHPAGE
ONLINE: ONE-WOMAN SHOW
Carol Simon Levin portrays Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low in “Portraits — Crazy Daisy,” 2-3:30 p.m., hosted by Bethpage Public Library, free, register for a link, bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
BOOK CLUB AUTHOR TALK
Author Natalie A. Naylor discusses her nonfiction book “Women in Long Island’s Past: A History of Eminent Ladies and Everyday Lives,” 3 p.m., Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Ave., free, register, for resident cardholders only, lindenhurstlibrary.org, 631-957-7755.
NEW HYDE PARK
STORIES AND KID’S CRAFT
Hear inspiring stories and participate in crafts, for children in kindergarten through grade five, 5:15-6 p.m., Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell St., free, register, for resident cardholders only, greatnecklibrary.org, 516-466-8055.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE
ONLINE: LILLIE BLISS AND MoMA
Explore the life and legacy of art collector and Museum of Modern Art cofounder Lillie Bliss, 2-3:45 p.m., hosted by Rockville Centre Public Library, free, register for a link, rvclibrary.org, 516-766-6257.
MARCH 26
LAWRENCE
ONLINE: REAL CLOTHES, REAL LIVES
The New York Historical society examines 200 years of everyday clothing of ordinary women. Learn how women’s roles have changed and evolved dramatically over the decades across the spectrum of race and class, 11 a.m., hosted by Peninsula Public Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
LINDENHURST
WOMEN IN LI’S PAST
Author and historian Natalie A. Naylor discusses notable women and local leaders from Long Island’s history. Learn about women’s roles in Native American Algonquin culture, Colonial settlements, the American Revolution, art, aviation, civic and other activities, 7 p.m., Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Ave., free, register, for resident cardholders only, lindenhurstlibrary.org, 631-957-7755.
RIVERHEAD
THE RADIUM GIRLS
Explore the accomplishments of unsung heroes, including the Radium Girls, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., free, register, riverheadlibrary.org, 631-727-3228.
MARCH 27
COLD SPRING HARBOR
WOMEN OF THE COURT
Learn about the lives of the female justices of the Supreme Court and their impact, 7-8:15 p.m., Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Rd., free, register, cshlibrary.org, 631-692-6820.
COPIAGUE
THE RADIUM GIRLS
Explore the accomplishments of unsung heroes, including the Radium Girls, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., free, register, copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
LAWRENCE
ONLINE: ARTEMISIA
GENTILESCHI
Learn about the life and artwork of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi, 11 a.m., hosted by Peninsula Public Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
MALVERNE
FUNNY LADIES OF COMEDY
A video lecture on female comedians, including Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, Mae West and Fanny Brice, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place, free, register, for Malverne residents only, malvernelibrary.org, 516-599-0750.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
ONLINE: WOMEN OF SUFFOLK’S SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Meet some of the women with the Sheriff’s Office, bring questions about career paths in law enforcement, hosted by Amagansett, Cutchogue, East Hampton, Hampton Bays, North Shore, Port Jefferson, Quogue, Shelter Island and Westhampton Beach libraries, free, register for a link:
Amagansett Free Library, amagansettlibrary.org, 631-267-3810.
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, cutchoguelibrary.org, 631-734-6360.
East Hampton Library, easthamptonlibrary.org, 631-324-0222.
Hampton Bays Public Library, hamptonbayslibrary.org, 631-728-6241.
North Shore Library, northshorepubliclibrary.org, 631-929-4488.
Port Jefferson Library, portjefflibrary.org, 631-473-0022.
Quogue Library, quoguelibrary.org, 631-653-4224.
Shelter Island Library, shelterislandpubliclibrary.org, 631-749-0042.
Westhampton Beach, westhamptonlibrary.net, 631-288-3335.
WYANDANCH
ONLINE: BOOK CLUB
Discuss the novel “The First Ladies,” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, 7-8 p.m., hosted by Wyandanch Public Library, free, register for a link, wyan.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-643-4848.
MARCH 28
GREENPORT
FEMINIST ART EXHIBIT
“Passing the Brush — Feminist Art Now” features artworks by established artists and works by emerging artists; reception 6-8 p.m.; on display during library hours through May 11, Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., free, floydmemoriallibrary.org, 631-477-0660.
JAMESPORT
JAZZ ALL-STAR BAND
A concert showcasing the talent and artistry of female musicians who have made contributions to the world of jazz, 7:30 p.m., Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Rd., $20, reserve, jamesportmeetinghouse.org, 631-722-5170.
PORT WASHINGTON
BERTHE MORISOT’S ART
Explore the life and artwork of 19th century radical Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot, noon-1:30 p.m., Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, register, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
TRIBUTE: WOMEN WHO ROCK
The Atkins Mills Project celebrates iconic female music artists and performs their classic songs, 7-9 p.m., Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, register, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
WAINSCOTT
FILM SERIES
“Women Rising: Stories of Strength and Change,” three-part film series about women’s determination and fortitude. “Dindigul Diaries,” a documentary about four women living in the Dindigul region of Southern India, begins the series — the remaining two films screened April 4 and 11 — 7:30 p.m., LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Rd., $10, $5 students, $30 VIP, reserve tickets, ltveh.org, 631-537-2777.
MARCH 29
GARDEN CITY
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
Panel discussions and sessions with industry leaders who offer insights, with networking, brunch, cocktails, awards celebration and keynote dinner, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., $30 (plus $20 for dinner) to attend in-person, $10 online, adelphi.edu/womens-leadership, 516-877-4555.
MARCH 30
FREEPORT
SAXOPHONE QUARTET
The music of the Lady Blue Saxophone Quartet showcases women arrangers. Experience four types of saxophones in concert, 2:30 p.m., Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., free, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
RIVERHEAD
CARRIE’S LETTERS
Author Debby Warner Anderson explains how the discovery of a shoebox of letters written by her great-grandmother Carrie Warner, of Baiting Hollow, launched her on a journey through local history, family genealogy and a woman’s life on Long Island around the turn of the 19th century, 2 p.m., Hudson-Sydlowski House, Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., free, hallockville.org, 631-298-5292.
SAYVILLE
WOMEN FOLK: A TRIBUTE
A nostalgic journey to the 1960s and 1970s celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Carole King and other female artists of that time, 2-3 p.m. Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., free, register, sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
SYOSSET
STORIES IN STONE
Walking tour through St. John’s Memorial Cemetery with a focus on Women’s History Month, light rain or shine, due to uncertain terrain the cemetery cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers, presented by The Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor, 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m., St. John’s Memorial Cemetery, 1704 Rte. 25A, $15, reserve, cshwhalingmuseum.org, 631-367-3418.
MARCH 31
DIX HILLS
GRETA THUNBERG
Learn about environmental activist Greta Thunberg, then make art collages from recycling materials, for children in kindergarten to grade 5, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy., free, register, for district residents only, hhhlibrary.org, 631-421-4530.
MASSAPEQUA PARK
UNSUNG HEROES: JEWISH WOMEN
Explore the contributions of several Jewish women who worked to better the lives of those around them, including labor leader Rose Schneiderman, public health pioneer Lillian Wald and others, 2-3:30 p.m., Massapequa Public Library, 40 Harbor Lane, free, register, massapequalibrary.org, 516-799-0770.
NEW HYDE PARK
STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS
An original musical adaptation of Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo’s “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls,” featuring Broadway accordionist and singer Mary Spencer Knapp and her ensemble of musicians and dancers. Learn the stories of some of history’s most fearless pioneers, from American aviator Amelia Earhart to South African musician and activist Miriam Makeba, for children in prekindergarten to grade 6, 4-5 p.m., Great Neck Library, 10 Campbell St., free, register, greatnecklibrary.org, 516-466-8055.
Compiled by
Gina Tabarus with Sabrina Monroe, LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano
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