Samantha's "Li'l Bit Of Heaven" 287 Larkfield Rd, East Northport. (631)262-1212. Evenings include dessert and unlimited coffee/tea. Various events most days of the week. click here for full calendar of events

New Hope Cafe at True Vine Christian Fellowship, 1031 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310. (718) 698-3857. email: newhopecafe@aol.com or visit web site at: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4559/index.html. Begins at 8:30 PM. Love offering. click here for more info

saturday, january 5 —Open Mic Night

saturday, january 12—Esther and Friends

saturday, january 19—James & Barbara Burrus

saturday, january 26—Karen Brown and Friends

saturday, january 5—Bright and Morning Star Coffeehouse at The First Baptist Church of Tarrytown, 56 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. (914) 631-6372 email: fbctarrytown@juno.com Begins at 7:30 PM. Admission: suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family. Come see Praise Concert for the New Year with Walter Santos.