Newsday.com - Art & Museums

Vienna Teng sings for supper

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Vienna Teng knew it was time to quit her day job when she ran out of vacation time to pursue her passion - music. One problem: She had a pretty good day job - she was a computer engineer for Cisco.

Doris Sjogren Rowe exhibits in Northport

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:23:00 -0400

WHAT Northport artist Doris SjÃÂ¶gren Rowe's "Watch for Change - a Tease Factory Project" features one-of-a-kind interactive "posters" with words and images, all featuring a message.

Economic pressures hit free LI summer concerts

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:53:00 -0400

The music hasn't died, but it's going to be a little quieter on the cultural scene this summer, as economic pressures force curtailments and outright cancellation of some long-standing summer traditions.

Top-10 Long Island museums

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

From fine art paintings to the fine art of child's play, there's a Long Island museum to satisfy every grown-up taste and any kid's curiosity. Here are our 10 favorites, which together cover the gamut:

At Met Museum gala, models turn out in full force

Tue, 5 May 2009 00:03:00 -0400

The "supermuses" were out in full force at last night's annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, one of the hottest invites to get if you're ANYONE in fashion, film, music or high society. The VIP party celebrates the Met's newest exhibit, "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion," a survey of supermodels through the decades, beginning Wednesday through Aug. 9.

Islip Museum curator bridges worlds of art

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Living in Chelsea helps Karen Shaw bring a city vibe to the Islip Art Museum.