Companion Star, a non-profit international performing arts company dedicated to fostering new paradigms for musical theater and giving exposure to under-represented artists, recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new office in Patchogue Village. Attendees included local officials and supporters of the Patchogue arts scene. Art by local artists Jessica MacAvoy, Jacklyn Dupré and Julie Doane Roberts was also exhibited. companionstar.org

Jacqueline Dupré, Julie Doane Roberts

“Nightingales for Aldous” by Julie Doane Roberts

NY State 3rd District Assemblyman Dean Murray, Patchogue Village Mayor Paul V. Pontieri Jr.

“Keeper of Owl Loop” by Julie Doane Roberts

Michael Douglas Jones

Chris and Nancy Ross