Local Events

Jazz in the Living Room at Mills Pond House Fridays
September 18, November 20, December 18

Challenge the world of sheet music and exact chords...If you are looking to expand your creative and imaginative horizons, join this fun & creative evening of Jazz Improvisation at the Mills Pond House.

Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: $5 to participate, free for listeners

Bring your own instrument
Beginners welcome...everybody plays
Jazz in the Living Room clinics were started by teacher, composer and musician Ranny Reeve, over 40 years ago. Ranny has been teaching piano and composition in since 1949. Originally, Ranny invited his students and their friends to his home for Jazz Clinics to learn to play or sing jazz and to improvise. Working professional musicians from Long Island and NYC came up through the clinics and returned regularly to help the new students grasp the concept of Jazz Improvisation and most of all to have fun! The clinics are now held at the Mills Pond House in St. James.

Smithtown Township Arts Council is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization

Strings & Things Acoustic Open Mic Night
September 3, 17 and October 1, 15

Strings n' Things Open Mic is an evening filled to the brim with personality, entertainment, good humor and great music! Performances are held at The Mills Pond House Gallery from 8:00 pm until 10:30 pm on first and third Thursday nights at the Mills Pond House. Sign ups begin at 7:30 pm. Come to play or just to hear some great music. Admission is free.

Open Mic nights make it possible for both artists and audiences to extend and enhance their experience of music. The project gives local musicians a place to showcase and develop their skills and talents, and gives music-loving audiences an opportunity to hear some of Long Island's newest talents. Open Mic performances are recorded and posted on the web at www.bobkmusic.com, allowing audiences to hear their favorite singers and songwriters 24/7. Please check www.stacarts.org for schedule changes due to holidays, or email executivedirector@stacarts.org to be added to the email list.

There is ample parking off Mills Pond Road. We are located directly across from Flowerfield catering entrance at 199 Mills Pond Road. Phone: 631-862-6575.

Smithtown Township Arts Council is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization