🌱 Patchogue Daily: Eric Clapton Tribute At PTPA + New Eatery Opening

Good day, people of Patchogue! Debora Whitehead here with your Saturday copy of the Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 51, low: 43.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. A tribute to singer Eric Clapton will come to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29-$49 and can be purchased at PatchogueTheatre.org. PTPA COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. (Broadway)
2. Dirty Taco & Tequila is now open on Patchogue Main Street offering Korean -fusion style tacos. Click on the link to check 20 photos of the restaurant and to get to know the owner, Tom Cataldo, who spent his college days in LA learning all about the Asian taco style. (Greater Long Island)
3. Come to the Patchogue-Medford Public Library on April 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to meet Noggin the Sled Dog in person! All ages welcome! Register here. (Patchogue CofC)
4. Baked with Grace is the new spot to get some baked goods in Patchogue. The treats are available to be purchased at is 38 South Ocean Ave., at the Cloud Nine Ice Cream. Grace Reilly began her baking business after losing her job as a nanny during the COVID-19 pandemic. (LongIsland.com)
5. Nearby News: Northwell Health employees mourn the loss of a 33-year-old colleague who was shot in the hospital parking lot in New Hyde Park on Thursday afternoon. Therapy is being offered to employees as they mourn the loss. (News12)

Today in Patchogue:

• Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party at Tiki. (5 p.m.)
• The Garden Farmers Market at Fantastic Gardens. (6 p.m.)
• Customer Appreciation Day at Leeward Cove Marina. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue theater features "The Hit Men" on April 22 at 8 p.m. Save the date to enjoy the performance of the classic rock supergroup! Lobby and bar open at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online anytime at PatchogueTheatre.org or the Box Office, 631 -207-1313. (Broadway World)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "The FREE (Family Residences and Essential Enterprises) had its annual art reception last week for their pieces called Layers: featuring Artists from FREE." (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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