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BEST BINGO
LITTLE SHELTER ANIMAL RESCUE
33 Warner Rd., Huntington
631-368-8770 littleshelter.org
We all know that donating to a good cause
makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
And nothing is warmer or fuzzier than a
compassionate dog and cat rescue program such
as Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption
Center in Huntington. You can join them every
Monday, Friday, and Saturday night at the
Bingo Hall in Melville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,
and the action starts at 7:15 p.m. sharp. Guests
can play for a chance to win up to $5,000 in one
night! The Little Shelter donates the proceeds of
its fundraisers to providing food, medical care,
and shelter to animals in the area. When you
play a little Bingo with friends, Little Shelter
animals will be thanking you across, down,
diagonal, or all over the board!
BEST BLOG FROM
LONG ISLAND
MARKOS PAPADATOS
516-313-1188 digitaljournal.com/author/
markos-papadatos
Markos Papadatos’ blog offers an interesting
look into pop culture. With this blog, you get
detailed information about the latest music,
television and movies. Whether you have specific
interests or are just interested in the latest pop
culture news and in-depth features in general,
this blog will give you insight into current arts
and entertainment industry developments. This
is the author’s sixth year in a row winning a
Best of Long Island title, showing this blogger
has staying power and a voice that continues to
generate with his legions of loyal readers. You’ll
never guess what he’ll write about next!
BEST CELEBRITY
IMPERSONATOR
BOBBY SINATRA–FRANK SINATRA
77 Pineview Ln., Coram
631-504-9907 bobbysinatra.my-free.
website
For over 20 years, Bobby Sinatra has
been entertaining Frank Sinatra fans by
impersonating Ol’ Blue Eyes and performing
some of the singer’s most timeless classic songs.
He has performed the Chairman of the Board’s
tunes all across Long Island, Queens, and
Manhattan, as well as on select cruise lines along
the East coast. It’s no wonder that Bobby Sinatra
has been named Best Celebrity Impersonator for
a fourth time by Long Island fans. He is available
for special events, including bachelorette parties,
birthday parties, Christenings, Christmas
parties, corporate functions, fundraisers,
graduation parties and grand openings. So just
give the crooner a ring-a-ding-ding if you want
him to sing for your event!
BEST CERAMIC
ART STUDIO
MOM’S CERAMICS–MASSAPEQUA
944N Broadway, Massapequa
516-233-8884 momsceramics.net
Mom’s Ceramics Studio is a place of pure fun
and creativity. Long Islanders of all ages come
here to get their artistic juices flowing in a
friendly, non-judgmental environment. Take
a class here and you’ll learn to make some
awesome pottery, glaze, or acrylic creations
from scratch. The studio has not just hundreds
but 10’s of thousands of molds to choose from.
The studio typically accepts walk-ins, or you can
plan to have a party there! Kids love going to
birthday parties to paint fun ceramic pieces, and
the enthusiastic, passionate staff makes parties
here fun and simple, regardless of age or size of
the group. For the best ceramics studio in town,
Mom’s Ceramics Studio is your go-to spot!
BEST CHILDREN’S
AUTHOR ON
LONG ISLAND
KELSEY ELIZABETH EDQUIST
Glenwood Landing
516-639-3939 ElizabethEdquist.com
Kelsey Elizabeth Edquist is more than just a
triple threat – the singer, dancer, and actress is
a children’s book author, too. For her business,
Royal Princess Prep Party Company, she
performs as three of her own original fairytale
characters at children’s birthday parties. Now,
she has written books about each of them: Tales
of Ilaria: Wisteria and Tales of Ilaria: Elodie,
and a book about her Christmas elf character,
Holly, in the making. The children’s books were
illustrated by Kellie Bartlett. Edquist is amazing
at interacting with children during the countless
parties she’s done with her company, so you
know these books will also be a hit with them!
BEST CHILDREN’S
PARTY AND EVENT
ENTERTAINMENT
COMPANY
ROYAL EVENTS PRINCESS PARTIES
516-729-4970 royaleventsli.com
Your child deserves to be the prettiest princess
in all the land for their birthday, so why not
make it a reality with the help of the staff
from Royal Events Princess Parties Inc.? The
family-owned company provides a wide range
of characters including princesses, villains, and
mermaids. No detail is spared as Royal Events
provides everything from jewelry to hair clips
to even custom painted shoes and shoe bows
to make the characters as realistic as possible.
From Cinderella to Snow White to Sleeping
Beauty, the number one goal is to make sure
your child’s day is special from its once upon a
time to its magical, happily ever after!
BEST COMEDIAN
FROM LONG ISLAND
ANTHONY RODIA
Need a good laugh? Check out the antics of
comedian Anthony Rodia, a man who can
always take a situation and make it funny!
Known for hilarious skits, song parodies, and
weekly “Road Rage Wednesday” segment with
popular character “Uncle Vinny,” Rodia is
constantly writing new material and challenging
himself to be funnier than he was the day
before. An energetic, off-the-wall comedian
who never holds back, Rodia has sold out shows
at Caroline’s on Broadway and Governor’s
in Bellmore and Levittown. Rodia says that
“making people laugh is something I’ve been
able to do since I was a child.” Rodia guarantees
that fans will leave his shows with “stomach
pains and tears from laughter.” So, why wait?
Visit Anthony Rodia online and book tickets for
his next show!
BEST CONCERT
VENUE
THE PARAMOUNT
370 New York Ave., Huntington
631-673-7300 paramountny.com
Long Islanders know that all the top acts in the
music industry play their best shows at The
Paramount. Since 2011, the venue has been the
premier space for all things live entertainment.
The space’s 1,573-capacity venue features a
large main upper level dance floor, fixed side
lounge-balcony seating, mezzanine seating, and
a “skybar,” which makes for a more intimate
setting. Artists who have performed at The
Paramount include: Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran,
Pitbull, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Rod Stewart. The
Paramount continuously aims to present the
best in live events and offer once-in-a lifetime
experiences for its fans and the local community.
BEST COVER BAND
VOR VICTIMS OF ROCK
PO Box 205 Speonk, NY 11972,
Massapequa
631-278-0365 vorvictimsofrock.com
A cover band can bring the noise and beats
just as well as the bands they are covering,
and if you want the best cover band for your
event or venue, you need to book Victims of
Rock. Victims of Rock play the best classic rock
hits going as far back as 1973, playing all the
old favorites that we all know and love. The
members of Victims of Rock really know how
to get the crowd going. They live and breathe
music, so you can feel them having as much fun
as you’re having in the crowd. Victims of Rock
play regularly across many Long Island venues,
so be sure to check out when their next show is
so you can rock out with them!
BEST DJ COMPANY
DJ VINNY DICE
196 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park
516-776-8221 djvinnydice.com
Choosing the right entertainment for your party
or event can be a big decision. The music that is
played can set the whole vibe and take the party
from drab to fab. There is nothing worse than
a DJ who sits behind the booth simply playing
music all night. DJ Vinny Dice understands
this, which is why he has been entertaining
Long Islanders for more than 25 years at radio
stations and clubs. DJ Vinny has performed
at corporate events, sweet 16s, weddings, and
much more. His company provides much more
than just music; he can also bring along dancers,
a photo booth, and lounge furniture if needed.
Could having the party of the year be any easier?
DJ Vinny serves the New York Metro, Nassau,
and Suffolk!
BEST DRONE
PHOTOGRAPHY
360 DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
516-946-1252 360dronephotography.com
Looking for a cutting-edge way to help your
brand stand out from the competition? Let 360
Drone Photography in East Meadow promote
your services using high-quality professional
drone videos and photography to let potential
customers know you mean business. Owned and
operated by a licensed FAA pilot, the company
understands the importance of promoting
your company with high quality content, which
ultimately translates into more new customers
and increased client retention. Additionally,
360 Drone Photography is highly experienced
in marketing, advertising, and search engine
optimization to help build and grow any brand.
Consider a drone video to promote your next
corporate event, birthday party, wedding party/
video, real estate, construction business, and
much more. What are you waiting for? The sky
is the limit!
BEST ESCAPE ROOM
EPIC ESCAPE ROOM LI
357 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead
516-427-5977 EpicEscapeRoomsLI.com
Mystery and excitement are part of the
deal at Epic Escape Room LI. It’s a place to
polish your mental skills and wit. Enjoy a
stupendous workout of your ingenuity while
having a pleasant experience. A superb team
of game hosts will challenge you to solve
engaging problems in a way that makes it fun
for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner or a
seasoned escape artist, get ready for a thrill each
time you visit. Book your reservation now for a
seriously awesome experience. Full immersive
escape games bring excitement to this one-ofa
kind social venue. You and your friends or
family will want to book the next reservation
before you leave.
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