Living in Glee (with Matthew Morrison)

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy welcome special guest Matthew Morrison to talk about what Long Island can expect from his new SHOW UP tour, while also sharing inspiring hero stories, community updates, winter break fun, and all the latest from across the Island—and don’t forget to follow us on social for a chance to win tickets to Matthew’s show, plus Hot Teas can use code DISCOVER25 for 25% off tickets at stallercenter.com.

#ShowUsYourLongIslander

-Bradley Fils-Aime and his father, John, helped rescue a father and son who fell through the ice at Gibbs Pond in Nesconset, reminding us how Long Islanders look out for one another.

Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.

#RevolutionaryRoots

$459K Grant to Digitize Long Island’s Past

-Hofstra University received a $459,000 federal grant to digitize rare photos, letters, diaries, and Revolutionary War–era documents dating back to the early 1700s.

#LongIslandLife

Frozen Bay, Full Speed Ahead

-Hauppauge native Brandon Popp revived a 60-year-old family iceboat on the frozen Great South Bay during the recent cold snap.

Mastic Beach Redevelopment Moves Forward

-Brookhaven approved environmental findings for a $500 million plan to redevelop 37 acres into a mixed-use downtown district.

From Shelter to Second Chance

-Melia the dog is heading to a rehabilitation center after nearly 900 days in a shelter thanks to a viral campaign and community support.

Six Long Island Students Named Coca-Cola Scholar Finalists

-Six local students were selected from over 100,000 applicants nationwide as finalists for the prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Indoor Activities for Winter Break

-Urban Air Adventure Park – Lake Grove

-Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame – Stony Brook

-RPM Raceway – Farmingdale

-Paddles Up Pickleball – Bellport

-Long Island Museum – Stony Brook

-Vanderbilt Museum – Centerport

-CM Performing Arts Center – Oakdale

-Long Island Aquarium – Riverhead

-Dave & Buster’s – Islandia

-X-Golf – Commack

For more, visit discoverlongisland.com or follow @discoverlongisland on social media.

National Drink Wine Day – February 18

-We spotlight standout vineyards across Long Island Wine Country.

-Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard

-Coffee Pot Cellars

-Harbes Vineyard

-Jason’s Vineyard

-Lenz Winery

-North Cliff Vineyard

-One Woman Wines & Vineyard

-Old Field Vineyards

#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland

Friday, February 20

-CountryLIVE at The Suffolk Theater

-Sustainable Happy Hour at Bridge Lane Wine

-2026 Winter Concert “Salon” Series at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Saturday, February 21

-Jessica Kirson at The Paramount

-Lunar New Year Family Workshop at Vanderbilt Museum

Sunday, February 22

-Bridal and Events Showcase at The Meadow Club

-Cacao Ceremony and Shamanic Drum at MOCA L.I.

-VIP Blending Session with Anthony Sannino

For more events and things to do on Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com

#CelebriTEA

-Special guest Matthew Morrison joins the show to talk about his career and what Long Island can expect from his new SHOW UP tour, and remember to follow us on social for a chance to win tickets or use code DISCOVER25 for 25% off at stallercenter.com.

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