PAST SPECIAL EVENTS
Mount House Summer Soiree – June 7, 2025
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025
Guests joined us for an enchanting Summer Soirée on the grounds of the historic home and art studio of William Sidney Mount, featuring an evening of live music, cocktails, and delectable food catered by Bliss Restaurant. They enjoyed exclusive tours of Mount’s home, offering a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of America’s most celebrated 19th-century artists.
For more information, please contact: Regina Miano at (631) 751-0066 ext 247 or rmiano@longislandmuseum.org.
Mount House, 1978
Annual Golf Classic – May 19, 2025
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
Thank you for joining us for a swinging good time for a good cause! We had a fantastic time playing a round at the world-renowned St. George’s Golf & Country Club during the LIM’s Annual Golf Classic presented by BUDCO Enterprises, Inc., as we honored Kristen Simmons, President of K.M. Simmons Inc.
We began our day with a delectable BBQ lunch, followed by a round on one of the nation’s premier golf courses. After a lively afternoon of friendly competition, we returned to the clubhouse for a delightful cocktail hour and dinner, along with engaging programming that includes raffle prizes and more!
All proceeds help support Museum exhibitions and programming.
For more information, please contact: Regina Miano at (631) 751-0066 ext 247 or rmiano@longislandmuseum.org.
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About Our Honoree
Kristen Simmons
Kristen M. Simmons grew up in Setauket, NY where she graduated from Ward Melville High School as a member of the National Junior Honors Society. After graduating high school, Kristen went on to earn a double-major at Skidmore College before coming home to make her historic mark on the construction industry by becoming the first woman ever to earn the designation of New York City Licensed Master Rigger. She has been a noteworthy leader in the rigging industry ever since. Ms. Simmons currently serves as the President of K. M. Simmons Inc. and as a Construction Manager of BUDCO Enterprises, Inc., and formerly served as the Secretary of the Long Island Steel Trade Association. She has worked on some of the largest recent projects in NYC such as the MoMA Expansion at 53 West 53rd Street, the chiller changeout at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and the JP Morgan building at 270 Park Avenue. In addition to her professional career, Kristen enjoys volunteering her time at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization by assisting her family in the annual tradition of putting the lights on the Christmas Tree in the Stony Brook Village and serving on the Jewels & Jeans (now the Summer Soiree) committee. In 2023, Kristen accepted a position on the Board of Trustees for the Long Island Museum where she works to preserve local culture for future generations to enjoy.
Kristen currently lives in Setauket, and uses her free time to enjoy golf, skiing, and horseback riding, where she still competes nationally in the amateur hunters division.
Golf Classic Committee
Kristen Simmons – K.M. Simmons Inc.
Ryan DeCicco – PWR Financial Group
Joe Deluca – Quinn & Feiner Service Co. Inc.
Raffaela Ferro – Compass Realty
Filomena Gregorio – Flushing Bank
Theresa Kelly – Flushing Bank
Michael H. Miano – Goodluck Golf Mfg Co.
Ben Paulino – Official Offset Corp.
Michael Percent – KPMG LLP
Gary Quinn – Community Leader
Scott Sanders – Shea & Sanders Real Estate and Sanders Insurance Agency
Alex Simmons – BUDCO Enterprises
Thomas M. Sullivan – Novus Home Mortgage
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Annual Winter Gala – November 2, 2024
Thank you to everyone who supported and contributed to making the 2024 LIM Winter Gala a dazzling success! We celebrated the Long Island Museum’s 85th anniversary with an unforgettable evening honoring world-renowned guitar maker John Monteleone. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner catered by Bliss Restaurant, lively dancing to the music of Tom Manuel and The Jazz Loft All Stars, and festive cheer throughout the night. Attendees also got a head start on holiday shopping with our silent auction, with all proceeds going to support the Museum’s exhibitions and programming. It was truly a night of glamour, music, and celebration, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make it a remarkable evening!
Click on the links below to view our journal and images from the evening.
About Our Honoree
John Monteleone
From his workshop in Islip, New York, John Monteleone has built a world-renowned reputation as a skilled luthier, known for his perfectionism and meticulous attention to materials. Monteleone’s guitars are unique masterpieces of functional art, crafted for leading rock, jazz, and folk guitarists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Julian Lage, Anthony Wilson, and Ben Harper.
Starting in the early 1970s as a repairer and maker of mandolins, Monteleone has embarked on an extraordinary journey as a craftsman, creating his signature guitars and other instruments. The Long Island Museum is honored to recognize John as this year’s Gala Honoree and to feature his gorgeous instruments in our Musical Masterworks exhibition, on view through October 13, 2024.
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Sponsors are as of October 24, 2024.
Celebrating 50 Years of the LIM Art Museum – April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024 | LIM History Museum starting at 6:00 pm.
A dazzling fundraiser supporting the LIM Art Museum during its Golden Anniversary! Come celebrate in your most glamorous cocktail attire.
Featuring:
A Taste of the North Shore – A sampling of dishes from the area’s top restaurants.
A Viewing of the Highlights from the LIM Art Collection
Live Music
And More!
This event honors the memory of Elizabeth Atwood, Victoria Costigan, Sharon Cowles, and Aaron “Bill” Godfrey, acknowledging their commitment and invaluable contributions to the Museum and our mission.
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A Taste of the North Shore Sponsors
For more information, please contact: Regina Miano at (631) 751-0066 ext 247 or rmiano@longislandmuseum.org
