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NFAC: Book & Talk, ‘History By A Hair’ / 3 Sonatas for Violin & Piano / Photo Exhibit / Playwriting Wkshp / Films….

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NFAC: Book & Talk, ‘History By A Hair’ / 3 Sonatas for Violin & Piano / Photo Exhibit / Playwriting Wkshp / Films….
EVENTS | MOVIES | WORKSHOPS

Happy Friday,

We’re getting excited for next Saturday’s History by a Hair event—and we’re not the only ones! Richard Kurin’s remarkable new book, which follows a 15-year scientific investigation into Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings and their descendants, has been making headlines this week in The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, the Today Show and Smithsonian Magazine. On October 3, Kurin will join us at NFAC, along with two descendants featured in the book, in partnership with Coming to the Table, for a conversation about the research and what it means for our understanding of American history. Burton’s Bookstore is selling copies in their store and at the event, with a book signing following the event in the theater lobby. 

In the meantime, with the Nor’easter headed our way, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the weather—watch our social media for any theater closures or schedule changes. With the Maritime Festival postponed, we’re giving a nod to our maritime community with The Perfect Storm, alongside some perfect fall-weekend viewing: Notting Hill, Practical Magic, Resident Evil, and the new kids’ movie Forgotten Island.

And if fall has you feeling creative, don’t miss our upcoming playwriting workshop which starts next weekend.

 

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

 

Alison Omens

Executive Director, NFAC

October Events

History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings and Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery

Book Reading & Discussion

October 3 at 4 PM

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The North Fork Arts Center and Coming to the Table’s North Fork Chapter (CTTT) present a special afternoon with Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large and the author of History by a Hair. Two descendants featured in the book, one of whom lives in Greenport, will join Kurin on the stage in conversation with book collaborator and CTTT NF chapter co-founder Liz Welch.

Free admission for ages 25 and under. Brought to you by the NFAC Youth Advisory Board (YAB).

Photo (above) by Ian Atkins, Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello

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Three Sonatas

for Violin and Piano

October 17 at 7 PM

The NFAC Chamber Players will open their 2026-27 season with a performance of three masterpieces for Violin and Piano performed by resident Violinist Robert Chausow and brilliant pianist Eleonor Bindman. The performance will consist of sonatas by J.S. Bach, L. v. Beethoven and Edvard Grieg. We hope you can join us for a special evening of beautiful music. Tickets purchased in advance are available at a discount.

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IMPACT Photography Exhibit

& Opening Reception

October 24 at 4 PM

Curated by photographers Paul Henry and Jeremy Garretson, this juried exhibition showcases unforgettable storytelling imagery from regional professionals, enthusiasts, and students. Join us for a celebratory opening reception. Light bites and wine will be served. There will be a panel discussion prior to the reception, topics and panelists to be announced. The exhibition will remain on display until Sunday, November 22nd. Admission is free. 

October Workshop

6-Week Playwriting Workshop with Gail Kriegel (Ages 16+)

Saturdays starting October 3

Bring your outlines, drafts, or completed works for a play or musical to share and develop in a lively and supportive environment. Through a collaborative, peer-to-peer process and guided feedback, we’ll explore what works – and what doesn’t work – on the stage. The class will also include cues on structure, character development, dialogue, stage directions, pacing, beats, subtext and the role of the playwright in production. Above all, this workshop fosters an encouraging and creative environment.

Gail Kriegel’s play CRACKED OPEN, was produced Off-Broadway at Theatre Row and was a finalist for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Award for Best Drama. She wrote the book, lyrics, and music for SWEETEE, which ran Off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre in New York and was recipient of an Audelco Award. 

Enroll Today

Showtimes

Play

A Perfect Storm (PG-13)

A riveting drama based on a true story about a disastrous storm at sea and its consequences to the ships and crews in its path. Based on Sebastian Junger’s best-selling book, this story is an account of the courageous men and women who risk their lives every working day, pitting their fishing boats and rescue vessels against the capricious forces of nature. Their worst fears were realized at sea in the autumn of 1991, when they were confronted by three storm systems which combined to produce the greatest storm in modern history.

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Play

Practical Magic 2 (PG-13)

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.

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Play

Resident Evil (R)

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

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Play

Forgotten Island (PG)

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

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Play

Notting Hill (PG-13)

This film chronicles the amusing and unusual courtship that begins when the owner of a small travel bookstore (Grant) finds his world turned upside down after the biggest movie star in the world (Roberts) walks into his store.

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Thank You To Our Annual Sponsors

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Location & Contact

North Fork Arts Center

PO Box 263
Greenport, NY 11944

631.477.8600

https://northfork-artscenter.org

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