George Latimer, New York State Senator for the 37th district gave a presentation. Much of the discussion centered around the topic of corruption in government and what, if anything can be done about it.
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Politics Night – February 2015
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Recruiting Night – January 2015
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Rob Friedman is a VP at Open Systems Technologies, one of the largest staffing companies in the world. He told some great stories about his recruiting experience and gave practical advice for those looking for a new job. Rob discussed LinkedIn and resumes as important tools for job hunting.
Fantasy Football Night – December 2014
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Brian O’leary is really into Fantasy Football. He gave a presentation which covered its history, how it works, and the Fantasy Football leagues he runs. Brian shared some surprising statistics on people who enjoy this hobby. It was a great way to celebrate 8 years of Barn Nights.
Mushroom Night – November 2014
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2014| 1 Comment »
Tom Cascione is a mushroom enthusiast. He began the evening by serving various types of mushrooms having cooked them in a deep fryer. He also put mushrooms on our pizza. During his presentation Tom showed us pictures of various unusual and exotic species and told stories of his mushroom hunting adventures.
Homemade Wine Night – October 2014
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Anthony Maggiore and Bill Frederick gave a detailed presentation on how they produce homemade wine. They actually brought the wine press and other equipment to the barn for us to see. We sampled their excellent wine as we learned what was involved in its production.
Baseball Night – September 2014
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Erik Sherman has written several books on Baseball. His most recent project was as co-author of Mookie Wilson’s autobiography, which made the New York Times Bestseller list. Erik discussed baseball and his writing career. He shared stories about the subjects of his books, Glenn Burke, Steve Blass, and Mookie Wilson. Each of these men overcame difficult obstacles to take their place in baseball history.
Rock Band Night – August 2014
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Tommy Tulotta, Tony Lunario, and Joe Sacco from the band East Coast Rednecks performed in the Barn. In between songs they talked about their experiences with songwriting, recording, and performing. Note that the cover for ECR’s latest album Kick Back was photographed in the Barn!
BBQ Night – July 2014
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Angelo Spilios is a master chef and senior director of dining services at the Fieldston School. He provided an amazing BBQ including a pig roast on rotating spit, brisket and ribs in a smoker, as well as hot dogs and burgers. Angelo gave a brief talk describing his preparation and cooking process for the BBQ.
Show & Tell Night – June 2014
Posted in Uncategorized on June 2, 2014| 1 Comment »
Andy Maher was the originator and MC of this unique Barn Night. Everyone was invited to bring an object they owned that was valuable or interesting and do a 5 minute presentation on it. Objects ranged from World Series Tickets to a High School Basketball Trophy to a Megaladon tooth. The stories shared were captivating.
Casino Night – May 2014
Posted in Uncategorized on May 2, 2014| 3 Comments »
Peter Palma organized a gambling event with tables for blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker. It was a really fun night. Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of those who attended, we raised $1,100 to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project.
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