The Week Ahead

Diversity in Music

Join musician Calvin Earl as he leads his audience in inspiring songs from American history at the East Meadow Library on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. This program is a “We the People” story in song. Experience America’s music from Spirituals, Freedom Songs, Jazz, Blues, Country, Protest Songs, Songs of Hope, and Songs of Love. This program is about coming together, and singing together, to continue building a strong community that is inclusive of all of us. Make reservations beginning Jan. 11, online at eastmeadow.info or in the Public Relations office, 794-2570, ext. 560.

Book discussion with Tova Mirvas

Author Tova Mirvis has already established herself as a first-rate novelist with The Ladies Auxiliary, The Outside World, and Visible City. She will be at the East Meadow Library for a discussion about her latest book, “The Book of Separation,” on Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. This memoir follows the story of a woman who leaves her faith and her marriage and sets out to navigate the terrifying, liberating terrain of a newly mapless world. On Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Mirvis will be at the library for a meet-and-greet. Mirvis will describe how she left both Orthodox Judaism and her marriage, and followed her inner compass to forge a new life for herself and her children, while seeking her own path to happiness.

Fine Wine and Food Festival

The Nassau Coliseum will be hosting a star-studded, single-day event showcasing the area’s top wineries and food vendors. On Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. through 8 p.m., indulge in over 150 wines from New York and New Jersey’s wine regions, featuring the best of the North Fork of Long Island and beyond. The event will also host some of New York’s top distilleries, cideries, and breweries. The festival will feature gourmet foods from Long Island and Manhattan’s best restaurants and food trucks.

In the mood for some shopping? Check out our vendor’s row including home decor, jewelry, clothing, wine, gourmet foods, and many more of Long Island’s top merchants. Whether you want to sample the region’s best wines, taste the local cuisine, shop down our merchants row, or check out our variety of games and entertainment - the Fine Wine and Food Festival will have it all! General Admission tickets are $49 in advance and $65 on the day of the event. VIP tickets are $99 and include: early entry one hour prior to normal event time, an education lesson from a wine sommelier, access to the VIP Area, and a food voucher to a select food vendor. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, nycblive.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the Ticketmaster Box Office located at the Coliseum.