The Mitchell Park carousel in Greenport recently gained some new flair with 14 rounding boards replicating scenes of the village’s history. READ
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The carousel at Greenport Village’s Mitchell Park has come a long way.
Built around 1920 in North Tonawanda, N.Y., the carousel was purchased by Grumman in Calverton, who used it for company picnics and community events. In 1995, the plant was closed, and Greenport — with the help of then-Mayor David Kapell — won a donation contest for the carousel. (more…)
Mitchell Park in Greenport was vandalized twice in the past few weeks, according to police reports.
A proposal to pay three judges $150 apiece to judge a painting contest for the 14 rounding boards on the Mitchell Park carousel failed to get majority support from the Greenport Village Trustees Thursday. READ
KATHARINE SCHROEDER PHOTO | The North Fork Community Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” will be playing at the North Fork Community Theatre beginning tonight through June 2. Performances are Thursday through Sunday.
All shows are at 8 p.m. except for Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. A free, pre-show reception will start at 7 p.m. tonight. The receptions will be sponsored by The Market, in Greenport (tonight), Village Cheese Shop (May 23), and a wine tasting by Scarola Vineyards on May 30.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at 631-298-NFCT or www.nfct.com. Student Tickets are available for $15 today and Friday. To order student tickets or for group tickets, call the NFCT General Info line at 631-298-4500 and leave a message.