BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2020 9
diversity, nurturing and appreciating the planet,
challenging social norms, expression through
body modification and more.
BEST ARTIST/
PAINTER
YVONNE DAGGER AND
DAGGER DOGVINCI
62 Sunset Blvd, Massapequa
(516) 297-0048 dogvinci.com
Yvonne Dagger and Dagger DogVinci are the
ultimate “dog is a human’s best friend” combo. For
the third year in a row, the duo are the best artists
on the island and as always, their work is worth
marveling. With a brush and a vibrant red beret,
Dagger knows it’s time to get creative. Yvonne’s
works — using oil and acrylic paint — are defined
by poignant details and everyday objects that
at first glance appear to be inconsequential and
have the ability to transport you to another world.
Dagger creates colorful paintings that turn heads
with the stroke of the brush. Yvonne and Dagger
take comfort in knowing their artistry has touched
the lives of many and have no plans of stopping
anytime soon!
BEST AUTHOR ON
LONG ISLAND
JOSEPH COSTA
(631) 320-5356 puffworld.com
Long Island has always been a haven for
creatives like author Joseph Costa. Joseph’s
creativity was inspired as a young boy by the
escapism he found in children’s books, toys,
music, cartoons and comic books. Aspiring to be
a cartoonist, he created the Puffs characters at a
very young age. As an adult, Joseph’s nostalgic
memories of a wonderful childhood have
compelled him to share the same experience
for a new generation of children and families
around the world with the Puffs brand. The
colorful pages take kids on adventures in
Puffville while learning valuable lessons along
the way.
BEST BAND–
NON COVER
MOTU
P.O. Box 176, Rocky Point
(516) 658-1131 motu.net
Long Islanders have turned to MOTU, a popular
blues enthusiast and musician, as a source for
the latest in music. MOTU is the recipient of two
Billboard Music Awards, and a past semi-finalist
winner of the International Blues Challenge
(IBC). The singer-songwriter has a growing
global fan base that can also be demonstrated
from his over 450,000 Indie CD and DVD sales,
200,000 (and growing) followers on Facebook,
and 7.9 Million views of his live videos on
YouTube! He offers his fans a breath of fresh air
with unique style and energy. With fashionable
style and flashy guitars, MOTU wows crowds
and is the talk of the party at any event!
BEST BINGO
K OF C LINDENHURST
400 S Broadway, Lindenhurst
(631) 226-9225 kofc794.com
B 12! O 60! BINGO! Grab your stamper and a
fresh sheet–it’s time for bingo at the Knights
of Columbus in Lindenhurst. Whether you’re
a casual bingo player or you are in it to win it,
the Knights of Columbus in Lindenhurst offers
two opportunities a week to play: Wednesday
mornings and Thursday evenings, so early birds
and night owls alike can get a chance to play.
Plus, everyone who plays gets a chance to walk
out the door with cash for a correctly marked
bingo sheet. It’s good, simple fun, so stop by
sometime for a quick game!
BEST BLOG FROM
LONG ISLAND
MARKOS PAPADATOS
digitaljournal.com/user/274377
If you look at Markos Papadatos’ Twitter
page, one of the first things you’ll see is the
“#powerjournalist” word on his bio. As an
Editor-at-Large for Digital Journal, he has
focused on music news and has written over
12,000 articles over the span of 13 years.
Papadatos has interviewed some of the biggest
names in music including Aerosmith, Billy
Joel, Dolly Parton, and Sheryl Crow and has
also interviewed Academy Award winners Jeff
Bridges and Rita Moreno. He’s no stranger
to the list as he’s once again been crowned
winner for best Long Island blog for the third
consecutive year!
BEST CELEBRITY
IMPERSONATOR
LOUISE BRUNO AS CHER
(631) 772-5226 facebook.com/
TheJerryLouiseShow
Louise Bruno is not afraid to “turn back time”
while making you “believe in life after love.”
Bruno and her tribute act: “The CHER-iest
Show on Earth” takes you on a musical journey
of five decades of hits filled with the glitz and
glamour from the iconic singer. Bruno’s striking
resemblance to Cher continues to captivate
those who have seen her throughout the
island, and for the third year in a row, she has
been chosen as Long Island’s “Best Celebrity
Impersonator.” Like Cher, Bruno is not ready to
relinquish her star power just yet!
BEST CERAMIC
ART STUDIO
MOM’S CERAMICS–MASSAPEQUA
944 N Broadway, Massapequa
(516) 233-8884 momsceramics.net
Tap into your DIY side at Mom’s Ceramic
Studio. Whether you’re looking to make a
personalized gift to a loved one, planning a
wedding or looking to add some much needed
decor into your home, the staff will help you
create the item of your dreams. They offer
daily classes where you’ll learn step-by-step
how to create your treasure from a selection
of an astounding 30,000 molds. Many who
leave Mom’s love the pottery, glaze or acrylic
that they’ve created from scratch. For the third
consecutive year, Long Islanders have turned
to Mom’s as the place where all their ceramic
dreams come true!
BEST CHILDREN’S
PARTY AND EVENT
ENTERTAINMENT
COMPANY
KELSEY EDQUIST ROYAL PRINCESS
PREP PARTY COMPANY
(516) 639-3939 royalprincessprep.com
Your children’s eyes will sparkle with joy and
wonder when they meet their favorite princess,
storybook character, superhero or villain,
courtesy of Long Island’s Best Children’s Party
and Event Entertainment Co. winner Royal
Princess Prep, which offers amazing character
entertainment for any party or event. Parents
are wowed by the experience and are thankful
for the performers for putting a smile on their
children’s faces. Owner/performer Kelsey
Edquist, who also won Best Party and Event
Company, knows how to create a truly magical,
fun-filled experience. There’s storytelling, singalong,
crafts, face painting, and more. Kids feel
empowered when they learn about kindness,
bravery, strength — and more importantly —
that true beauty is found within.
BEST COMEDIAN
FROM LONG ISLAND
JIM BREUER
officialjimbreuer.com
Jim Breuer is the definition of a New York
comedian, and Long Islanders continue to
think so. For the fifth consecutive year, the
funnyman has been chosen as the best and
has no plans to relinquish that title. Perhaps
it’s his stint on Saturday Night Live in the
mid 1990s that stands out. Or perhaps, it’s
his roles in “Half-Baked” and “Kevin Can
Wait” that keeps people wanting more.
Maybe it’s his memorable standups on
Comedy Central that has introduced him to
millennials. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the
way he keeps in touch with his roots through
his passionate, New York Mets-filled video
rants on Facebook that evokes the L ong
Island spirit among everyone.
BEST CONCERT
VENUE
NORTHWELL HEALTH AT
JONES BEACH THEATER
1000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh
(516) 221-1000 jonesbeach.com
For the ultimate summer concert experience,
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
offers the best along a line of sand. The
amphitheater, which has a seating capacity
of 15,000, is the premier destination to catch
the hottest acts on tour. The venue also holds
annual performances of Jimmy Buffet and
the Dave Matthews Band where its said that
the fans arrive as early as the crack of dawn
to experience the magic that comes along
with watching these artists. The outdoor
venue was also once the destination of the
Vans Warped Tour for Long Islanders and
other New Yorkers alike to catch up-andcoming
and established punk and pop-punk
acts. The music never stops at the theater,
and continues to ranked the best in this
category among its concert-goers!
BEST COVER BAND
THE 90’S BAND
(646) 397-3547 the90sband.com
If you grew up in the 90’s, chances are you still
headbang to “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, tear
up to “Don’t Speak” or lip sync to “Baby One
More Time” when no one is looking. The 90’s
Band brings all the hits of the 20th century’s
last decade to one stage. From Pearl Jam and
NSYNC to Alanis Morisette and even Ace of
Base, the group’s repertoire takes each audience
back to the days of cassette tapes, plaid shirts
and game boys. Head to their website to book
them for your next party and check out show
dates. You know all the words to the classics,
so party like it’s 1995 and rock on with the 90’s
Band!
BEST DJ COMPANY
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
427 Willis Ave, Williston Park
(516) 248-4500 unique-ent.com
A great DJ can make a party go from boring
to the highlight of the night! W ith hundreds
of DJing events under their belts, Unique
Entertainment knows firsthand how the
right music sets the mood and directly
affects the outcome of the event. Unique
Entertainment provides their clients with an
unforgettable experience from the moment
you contact them to the main event. Frequent
communication is a priority for them and
becomes a key factor in making an event
successful, flawless and stress free. Their elite
staff leave each client with a smile on their
face, making each event a true celebration.
WIth Unique Entertainment, you no longer
have to worry about the DJ playing the wrong
song!
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