John Monteleone: The Chisels are Calling
On April 27th, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet, Islip Public Library and Islip Schools co-hosted an evening with Islip's own John Monteleone, one of the world's greatest instrument builders and the film about his work, "John Monteleone: The Chisels are Calling".

Known by many as a modern day Stradivari of the guitar, John's instruments are on permanent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  His archtop guitars are sought after by both jazz and rock musicians including Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits).
From left to right: Catherine Romano - Society President, John Monteleone, Matthew Clareen - Society Vice President.
From left to right: Michael Hershkowitz - Fine & Performing Arts Director, Islip School District, John Monteleone, Trevor Laurence - Producer.
Est. 1992 Historical Society of Islip Hamlet