Dr. Mildred “Millie” DeRiggi will present the opening reception for “A Beautiful Life in Paintings,” her upcoming exhibition at the Sea Cliff Arts Council at 86 Roslyn Ave. in Seaford on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m.
The artistic showcase reflects and illuminates the travels, interests and artistic talents of the multifaceted DeRiggi – a noted local history lecturer and professor whose scholarship includes deep dives into the origins of the City of Glen Cove, and her doctoral dissertation focused on the early Quaker settlers of Long Island.
DeRiggi previously served as historian for the Nassau County Museum Division, director of its collection at the Long Island Studies Institute at Hofstra University, and question/answer writer for the legendary quiz shows “Jeopardy!” and “G.E. College Bowl” during the 1960s.
Guests are invited to join DeRiggi and her family at the opening reception. Please RSVP to Delia DeRiggi-Whitton at 516-316-9135.
