The 12th Annual Dickens Festival

Come and celebrate three nights and two full days of historic and cultural programs at the 12th Annual Port Jefferson Village Charles Dickens Festival

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Print this out and take with you to the Dickens festival…follow the instructions on the form, complete the form and hand it to one of street characters during your visit to the 2007 Port Jefferson Annual Dickens Festival presented by the Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council.

Many of the costumes for Dickens Festival performers by
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5:00 PM Victorian Lantern Lighting
EAST MAIN STREET opposite the First Baptist Church.
Join the procession as a memorial street lantern is dedicated.
This charming ceremony includes poetry readings by school contest winners.

5:30 PM Opening Ceremony
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON MAIN STREET.
Come hear the Chiming of the Bells. Delight in the music of the season.
Scrooge appears, and the Town Crier officially declares the Festival open as the church bells of the Village toll.

5:00 – 9:00 PM A Children’s Affair/A Fired Up Affair 1
HARBOR SQUARE MALL.
Create your own holiday craft or a winter ceramic ornament, Christmas tree and other gifts. Suitable for all ages.

5:00 – 10:00 PM Dickens Reading Marathon
STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP, 201 MAIN STREET
Join in the Festival’s 1st Marathon Reading of selected Dickens’ works during the weekend.
All ages are welcome to read a page or more.

6:00 – 9:00 PM Model Train Exhibit & Clinics
PORT JEFFERSON ANNEX (Formerly Port Jefferson Yacht Club), West Broadway.
An amazing 4 module running in G-scale, Lionel O scale, HO and N scales.
Thomas the Tank toy train will be running too!
Members of the Long Island Model Railroad Engineers Club will conduct clinics and share their knowledge on this fascinating hobby.

6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 PM Punch’s Holiday Adventures Puppet Show
MASONIC LODGE, MAIN STREET

6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Victorian Delicacies and Potables for Dinner
LOCAL RESTAURANTS unveil their specialty menus to celebrate the season.
Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Game Hens and Meat Pies team up with Mulled Wine,
Smoking Bishop and Sherry Trifle to impart a real London flavor.
Explore until you find what tickles your fancy and then expect to be entertained by strolling players.
But…make your reservations early.

7:30 PM Hibernian Festival Singers
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, MAIN STREET
Known worldwide, frequently seen at Radio City Music Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, this well beloved group will perform favorite seasonal songs from Ireland and around the world. Seating limited to 250. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

7:30-11:30 pm 3rd Annual Ball
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER , East Broadway
Join the merriment and elegance of 19th century high society in a spectacular setting.
Tickets are $75 per person

8:00 PM A Christmas Carol
THEATRE THREE presents its 24th annual adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Make this a family holiday tradition. Tickets $12 per person, call 928-9100.
Have your picture taken with Scrooge after the performance in the theater lobby (non-ticket holders also invited) $5.

8:00 PM The Nutcracker
HARBOR BALLET THEATER presents their 16th anniversary performances of this beloved ballet, at the Port Jefferson High School, Old Post Road.
Tickets are $20. Special seniors and group rates available.
Call: 331-3149

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM A Week in the Life of Port Jefferson
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER, 2nd Floor, East Broadway
A unique collection of photos taken during one week in our own Village this summer by amateur and professional photographers.

10:00AM – 10:00 PM Ice Skating at Port Jefferson Village Center
Harborfront Park, East Broadway. Skates available for rent. Call 928-1236

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 15th Annual Cookie Walk and Christmas Fair
11:30 AM, 1:30 and 2:30 PM Stories to Lift the Holiday Spirit
Take a moment to relax and listen to the readings of classic stories in the Dickens spirit,
including The Gift of the Magi, The Match Girl’s Gift and The Night Before Christmas.
7:00 PM Join us for a rousing evening of Gospel Music performed by the Smithtown Tabernacle Gospel Choir. Be prepared to rock the rafters and praise the Lord with a mix of traditional and modern pieces. Doors open at 6:30PM. Seating is limited to 250 persons on a first come, first served basis.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wood Carvers Exhibit and Demonstration
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER, EAST BROADWAY
Members of the Wood Carvers Guild will exhibit their unique carvings and demonstrate several styles of woodcarving. A Noah’s Ark, including Noah, his wife, and 50+ sets of animals will be raffled.

10:00 –5:00 PM   Holiday Craft Fair
INFANT JESUS CHURCH, MAIN STREET
For new and handmade holiday gifts, visit this wonderful holiday fair in the Parish Center.

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM   Model Train Exhibit and Clinics
PORT JEFFERSON ANNEX (Formerly Port Jefferson Yacht Club), West Broadway.
See Friday’s program.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT CHRIST CHURCH, BARNUM AVENUE
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM   World Mission Crafts and Gifts from around the world include carvings and paintings. A great opportunity to purchase unique Christmas gifts. Proceeds go back to the artists in Africa and Asia. Home made baked goodies and one of a kind door swags will also be for sale.
12:00 – 4:00 PM    A Chocolate Extravaganza to tempt all chocolate lovers
St. Nicholas’ Inn - An assortment of soups and breads along with hot beverages served in a humble Dickens style. Adults $5.50, children $3.
1:00 & 3:00 PM   The Evergreen Choir
This wonderful choir has been entertaining Long Island and the Dickens Festival for some time. Sit, relax and enjoy an outstanding A Cappella concert of seasonal songs.
2:00 & 4:00 PM   The Story of St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas explains his feast day celebrated around the world in early December. Special gifts for children.

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Dickens Reading Marathon
STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP, 201 MAIN STREET
All ages are welcome to read a page or more. See Friday’s program.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Old Curiosity Shop
PORT JEFFERSON YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY, 150 EAST MAIN STREET
Mr. Dickens, himself, will welcome you as you take a step back in time. Enjoy refreshments while caroling to live music.

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM A Children’s Affair/A Fired Up Affair
HARBOR SQUARE MALL. Create your own holiday craft or a winter ceramic ornament, Christmas tree and other gifts. Suitable for all ages.

11:00 – 12 Noon Animals of Victorian England
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER. Join Nicholas Jacinto and learn about various animals out of Victorian England including ferrets, ducks, hedgehogs and a 13 pound rabbit. Perfect for younger children.

11:00 – 5:00 PM Dickens Alley
HISTORIC EAST MAIN STREET. Partake of this festive and magical experience that reflects the true spirit of Charles Dickens himself. Many unique shops with specialty items. Donations of new toys, children’s clothing and non perishable foods will be collected and distributed to Christmas/Holiday Magic and local food pantries and community outreach programs.

11:30 AM – 4:30 PM SPECIAL EVENTS AT FIRST BAPTISH CHURCH
11:30 AM    The Evergreen Choir
This wonderful choir has been entertaining Long Island and the Dickens Festival for many years. Relax and enjoy and outstanding A Cappella concert of seasonal songs.
1:00 PM    Fifteen Minute Christmas Carol with Apologies to Mr. Dickens
Don’t miss this rendition of a timeless classic. The very talented Jeffrey Sanzel has created a refreshingly tart satire of his revered holiday work – a hilarious short, shorter and shortest version.
2:30 PM   Toot Sweet Quartet
This classically trained flute quartet will perform holiday favorites and classical selections.
4:30 PM   Stony Brook School Choir
An annual tradition, the choir will perform holiday music. Directed by Bob Padgett.

12 Noon – Throughout the day Family Puzzle Hunt
VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
Learn fun facts about Port Jefferson’s historic past as you locate landmarks and collect all eight pieces of a puzzle. First 100 families to complete the hunt will receive a Victorian keepsake. A perfect family activity.

12 Noon – 4:00 PM Children’s Maritime Museum Open House
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER.
Children will enjoy learning about the Village’s maritime history in a fun and playful environment.

12:00 - 5:00 PM Horse and Carriage Ride
Line up for rides at the First Baptist Church on East Main Street
$2.00 donation appreciated.

12 Noon – 9:00 PM Old Fashioned Trolley Ride
Throughout the Village. Stop and Pick up at will.

1:00 and 2:00 PM Birds of Prey
CORNER OF EAST BROADWAY AND MAIN STREETS.
The Sweetbriar Nature Center offers a unique opportunity to see a European Kestral (falcon), a Barred Owl, and a Red Tailed Hawk and learn about the adaptations that help these awesome carnivores survive.

1:00, 2:15 and 3:30 PM A Christmas Carol Radio Show
MASONIC LODGE
Join Scrooge, Marley and the three ghosts for a Radio broadcast of the classic Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol. Through the voices of actors, live sound effects, and audience participation experience this scary, yet heartwarming story of a man’s rediscovery of the meaning of Christmas.

1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 PM The Great Wizard of the North Magic Show
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER , 3rd floor
Magician Pat Darienzo’s jaw-dropping amazement and side-splitting laughter brings a unique blend of comedy, magic and audience participation to his performance. You won’t believe your eyes!

1:00 – 5:00 PM 12th Annual Victorian Tea
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A special part of each year’s festivities, this elegant high tea is served by candlelight in fine porcelain teacups. Ladies and gents enjoy fresh baked scones, delicious tea sandwiches, cakes and the finest of English teas. Donation $15.
Also featured is a complete and varied program of music, free and open to the public.
1:00 pm Brookhaven Flute Choir
2:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Choir, Stony Brook
3:00 pm The Logan Family: Cello, Viola and Vocal Selections
4:00 pm Handel’s Messiah, Not to be missed, the North Shore Chamber Choir under the direction of Jeffrey Schneider will perform this classic baroque oratorio.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Port Jefferson Fire Department Museum Open House
Maple Avenue. View a fascinating collection of antique and collectible fire fighting memorabilia.

3:00 and 8:00 PM   A Christmas Carol
THEATRE THREE
An adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.  Tickets $21 - $28 adults, $12 children. See Friday’s program.

3:00 and 8:00 PM The Nutcracker
PORT JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL. See Friday’s program.

4:30 – 8:30 PM 12th Annual Charles Dickens Victorian Lanternlight House Tour
This year’s tour includes six Victorian era homes and takes place in “Mittyville” around Chestnut Street, Maiden Lane and First Avenue. Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church will host the traditional Open House at the end of the tour for rest and refreshments. Tickets required, cost $25 call 473-5220.

5:30 and 6:30 PM A Christmas Carol Radio Show
MASONIC LODGE, Main Street
A re-enactment of an old radio show through the voices of actors, live sound effects, and audience participation experience this scary, yet heartwarming story of a man’s rediscovery of the meaning of Christmas.

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM A Week in the life of Port Jefferson
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER, 2nd floor
See Saturday’s schedule.

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Ice Skating at Port Jefferson Village Center
See Saturday’s schedule.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Dickens Reading Marathon
STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP, 201 MAIN STREET
All Ages are welcome to read a page or more. See Friday’s program.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wood Carvers Exhibition and Demonstration
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER. See Saturday’s program.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Model Train Exhibit and Clinics
PORT JEFFERSON ANNEX (Formerly Port Jefferson Yacht Club), West Broadway
See Friday’s program.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Dickens Alley
Historic East Main Street.
Unique specialty shops. Donations requested for community outreach programs.
See Saturday’s program.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT CHRIST CHURCH, BARNUM AVENUE
See Saturday’s program for descriptions
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM World Mission Crafts, and Chocolate Extravaganza
Noon – 4:00 PM St. Nicholas’ Inn
3:00 PM St. Nicholas’ Story

11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Brunch at Danfords
DANFORDS ON THE SOUND, EAST BROADWAY
Enjoy authentic Dickens’ recipes at this sumptuous brunch. “Santa” will make an appearance Call 928-5200, ext. 170 for reservations. $29.95 for adults; $14 for children, four and under free.

11:30 AM -4:00 PM A Children’s Affair/A Fired Up Affair
HARBOR SQUARE MALL. See Saturday’s program.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
11:30 AM Evergreen Choir
12:30 PM Holiday Songs by Danielle Hammarth

12 Noon – throughout the day Family Puzzle Hunt
VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
See Saturday’s schedule.

12:00 - 5:00 PM Horse and Carriage Rides
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH $2.00 donation appreciated

12 Noon – 9:00 PM Old Fashioned Trolley Ride
Through out the Village. Stop and Pick up at will.

12 Noon - 1:00 PM Animals of Victorian England
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER See Saturday’s program

12 Noon – 3:00 PM SPECIAL EVENTS AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Families from the church show you around this 1897 jewel of a building with its splendid stained glass windows.
1:30 and 2:30 PM Stories to Lift the Holiday Spirit
See Saturday’s program.

12 Noon – 4:00 PM Children’s Maritime Museum Open House
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER
See Saturday’s program.

12:30, 1:30 AND 2:30 PM A Christmas Carol Radio Show
MASONIC LODGE
A re-enactment of an old radio show. See Saturday’s program.

1:00 and 2:00 PM Birds of Prey
CORNER OF EAST BROADWAY AND MAIN STREETS.
See Saturday’s program.

1:00 – 4:00 PM The Old Curiosity Shop
PORT JEFFERSON YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY
See Saturday’s program

1:00 – 4:00 PM 12th Annual Victorian Tea
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH See Saturday’s program
1:00 PM North Shore Suzuki School String Ensemble
1:40 PM Port Jefferson Middle School String Orchestra
2:20 PM Port Jefferson High School String Orchestra
3:15 PM Port Jefferson High School Wind, Brass and Choral Ensemble
Christine Creighton and Katie Berniius, Directors
4:00 PM New Century Singers, Elaine Kirkland, Director

1:00 – 3:00 PM A Ceramic Gingerbread Man Workshop
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WEST BROADWAY
Children create their own ceramic ornament. Call for free tickets 473-1414.

1:00 – 4:00 PM MATHER HOUSE MUSEUM, PROSPECT STREET
The Mather House Museum presents its annual Holiday Reception. Antique toys, rocking horses and children’s furniture accompany a beautifully decorated Victorian Christmas Tree. Enjoy punch and refreshments in the front parlor while listening to live holiday music. Members free, others $2 donation.

2:00 PM Steve Johnson’s Magic Variety Show
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER
Captivating magic effects, comedy, audience participation and a thrilling juggling act.

4:30 PM Passing of the Lantern of Life
Main St.
A tradition that celebrates the meaning of neighborliness and community.
STARTS AT CVS PARKING LOT, CORNER OF BARNUM AND MAIN STREET

5:00 PM Dickens Festival Grand Finale Parade
Giant puppets, singing choirs, actors, street characters and dancing children in a parade of lights march down Main Street to the Village Hall for closing ceremonies. The Tree of Life is lit, celebrating all that the future will hold. Main Street to West Broadway.