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It's almost time to shake off the winter cold, thaw out for the spring, and enjoy one of Long Island's most popular festivals. THAW Fest 2019, presented by the Hamptons Art Network, features a full weekend of exciting, art-related events. There will be art exhibitions, live music, comedy shows, open houses, live performances, and plenty of great parties to complement all of the action. If you've been looking for the perfect opportunity to celebrate the return of spring, this is your chance. Our REALTORS® have all of the key details on what to expect from THAW Fest 2019, and how to enjoy the weekend's events.

THAW Fest 2019: Celebrate the Arts and the Start of Spring 

The Festival: THAW Fest 2019 – Presented by the Hamptons Art Network
Dates: March 22 - March 24, 2019
Times: Events Friday Evening, All Day Saturday and Sunday
Location: Art Galleries, Performance Venues, and Businesses in the Hamptons

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Yoga has gone beyond a trend to become one of today's more popular workout forms. In addition to improving body tone and flexibility, yoga's emphasis on the mind-body connection benefits mental well-being and overall quality of life.

Get your Om on at these five great yoga studios on Long Island recommended by our real estate agents.

1. Northport Yoga & Wellness - 162 Main St., 2nd Floor, Northport
   Are you intimidated by the idea of taking a yoga class? Instructors at Northport Yoga & Wellness believe in a personal approach that accommodates all students from nearby Northport homes regardless of age, size or fitness level. Northport Yoga specializes in Hatha, a style that incorporates static poses so it's easily adaptable for beginners and experts. Classes are held seven days a week on a drop-in basis or you can purchase unlimited weekly and monthly passes.

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If you have recently purchased a Long Island home or are working with our real estate agents to find one, you should know about the Long Island home and garden shows coming to our area sure to satisfy the HGTV fan in all of us.

America loves these shows, and with good reason. They are a one-stop shop for inspiration on all aspects of home decorating, landscaping and renovation, offering inspiration, ideas and expert advice for most any project homeowners could have in mind. You'll be able to discover new trends, get the lowdown on products, materials, and fixtures, and consult with a wide variety of home improvement professionals to help turn the dream-home image you have in your head into a reality. Here's the where and when of upcoming Long Island Home & Garden Shows:

Long Island Spring Home Show - February 22 - 24, 2019
Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood

This event has a lot to offer, so prepare to be inspired. It is designed to be a fun, interactive environment for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, decorating and landscaping their homes, featuring loads of exhibits to stimulate creative ideas and lots of expert advice to help bring them to fruition.

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Celebrate National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Alfredo di Lelio's wife Ines was in the throes of perinatal pain, refusing to eat. She had no appetite until her beloved Alfredo, way back in 1908, mixed up some fresh pasta, cheese, and butter. Thursday, February 7 is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, to offer thanks to Alfredo (and Ines, his muse) for his tasty invention. Our REALTORS® offer these six Italian restaurants to celebrate this delicious holiday.

1. La Nonna Bella, 660 Franklin Avenue, Garden City
   Along the way to sniffing out good real estate bargains on Garden City homes for sale, you may be tempted by the delicious aromas emanating from Erica and Lino's La Nonna Bella. A mix of classic Italian dishes (from Bari, the Puglia region, and all over the peninsula) and new culinary trends, "The Beautiful Grandmother" feeds you, and feeds you, and feeds you. You may not always find Fettuccine all'Alfredo on every menu, but you will always find something amazing to enjoy.

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Think comfy robes, mud masks, and hot stone massages sound decadent?  After weeks of house hunting, closing dates, and moving, you deserve it. Our real estate agents have the inside scoop on the best spas in Long Island and are ready to let you in on the secret. Each of these locations brings something special to the table, so you just might want to try them all!

1. Blue Horizon Spa: 23 Bayview Ave, Manhasset
   Located in the heart of Manhasset, Blue Horizon Spa offers massages by specialists who studied under both Koran and Chinese masters. Their services include licensed sports and therapeutic massages, reflexology, facials, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT).

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