Tony awards nominations 2019: not at all conventional

The usually commercial Tonys have gone rogue this year in so many ways:

The biggest head scratching bombshell was the omission of 2 beloved plays: Aaron Sorkin’s much publicized careful rewriting of the treasured Mockingbird and lavishly praised director Ivo van Hove’s version of Network.
(A colleague suggests that these are not original plays but taken from movies so they do not qualify. But that remains to be seen). Also remarkable that these plays were edged out by the fart joked Gary, the academic What the Constitution Means to Me and joined in competition by the very lightweight Choir Boy, this years boffo Ferryman, and the late entry Ink.
Many Movie stars, usually a sure box office draw, have been similarly overlooked: the sacred anointed Glenda Jackson is overlooked for her yeoman effort as King Lear this year, along with Kerry Washington, Keri Russell, Mercedes Ruehl, John Lithgow and Jonny Lee Miller.
However Laurie Metcalf, Annette Bening, Elaine May, Jeff Daniels, Bryan Cranston and Adam Driver have added their glitter.
Although there were 21 plays and 10 new musicals, the 2 musical revivals are generating much interest; the reverentially updated Kiss Me Kate vs. the iconoclastic (either loved or hated) Oklahoma. I think this will be yet another generational statement.
Of the new musicals the assumed favorite Tootsie may be upended by the brilliant upstart (10 years incubating) sleeper Hadestown, with Ain’t too Proud The Temptations and Cher show remaining guilty pleasures.
Thankfully King Kong was deservedly recognized in design categories and won a special award.
Trending: Many teen inspired shows: The Prom, Be More Chill, Beetle Juice (with Mean Girls and Evan Hansen still running strong) and references to the Netherland - The Ferryman, Gary, Hadestown, Beetlejuice another prevalent theme.
Interestingly the Tony announcements were immediately followed by a close knit ad campaign for the best of the past: Aladdin, Phantom of the Opera, Lion King, Jersey Boys and Beautiful reminding all of the great rich fertile phenomenon that is Broadway

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Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society

May 2019
Saturday	5	Trees, Bees and Butterflies Celebrate Arbor Day in the Art Studio (Follow the boardwalk to the east of the Lighthouse) Learn how our actions impact the butterflies and bees. Learn about Milkweed, create a butterfly and get seeds to take home and plant. Crafts: some free/some at a minimal cost. 11am to 3pm

Friday & Saturday	25-26	Plein Air Art Show Artists from Wet Paints Studio Group will be painting on site in the Lighthouse area. All art work will be on display until June 11th and for sale with 30% of the proceeds being donated to the Preservation Society by the Artist.

June 2019
Saturday	2	Horseshoe Crab Program 7 pm – Learn about Horseshoe Crabs and watch them come ashore to lay their eggs while reveling in the beauty of the evening on a June beach. Suggested donation $2 per person.

Saturday	9	Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour 9 am – Follow one of our present day Lighthouse Keepers on his rounds. This bottom to top tour takes you from the auxiliary generator and the Light Keepers workshop in the basement of the Keeper’s Quarters to the beacon in the lantern room of the lighthouse tower. Learn how lighthouse Keepers in the 1860’s to 2018 maintained the light. Includes a tour of the Lens Building, which houses our original first order Fresnel Lens, and the Boat House. Tour takes approximately 2 ½ hours. . $15 for FILPS Members/$20 for non-members – Reservations required. Limit 12 people.

Friday	22	17th Annual Benefit Art Show-through July 15 Local artists display their nautical artwork in the Keepers Quarters at the Lighthouse. Opening reception will be held on June 21- 6pm –8 pm (take a shuttle bus from Field #5 RMSP). All artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Lighthouse by the artist. Admission free.

Saturday	30	Evening Tower Tour 8 pm- Experience the sunset from a new perspective. View the sunset from the top of the Lighthouse. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. - $15 for FILPS members/$20 for non-members. Reservations Required. Sunset 8:28 pm.

Call (631) 661-4876 to make all reservations

The Lighthouse and museum is open all year round. Winter hours are 10am - 4pm daily until December 15-then 10 am to 4pm weekdays and 11am to 4pm weekends. All parking is in Field #5 of the Robert Moses State Park. Tower tours are $7 adults, $4 seniors & Children under 12 (children must be 42" tall to climb). Foot ware is required to climb. Call for tower availability.

The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
4640 Captree Island, Captree Island, New York 11702
www.fireislandlighthouse.com (631) 661-4876
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**Programs and times are subject to change. Please visit our web site for updated information.**