# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Finding Mary Smith: Search Angels, DNA & Family Mysteries
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Ever wonder how people really find long-lost family members through DNA and genealogy?Join Long Island author and former comedian Al Isaacs for an unforgettable evening celebrating his acclaimed memoir, Finding Mary Smith, the remarkable true story of discovering at age 52 that he was adopted and the emotional journey to uncover his biological family.Hosted by comedian and broadcaster Tom Kelly, the program features special guest Leigh Chapman, an experienced Search Angel, who will share practical tips on how anyone can begin searching for birth parents, siblings, and other relatives using DNA testing, genealogy websites, public records, and other online resources. Using Al's own search as a real-life example, attendees will gain valuable insight into the tools and strategies that have reunited thousands of families.The evening also includes live music by Samantha Harold, performing songs made famous by Al's birth mother, folk singer Mary Smith, along with beloved folk classics from the era.Whether you're an adoptee, a genealogy enthusiast, searching for family, or simply love extraordinary true stories, this inspiring program offers equal parts mystery, humor, music, and hope.Wednesday, July 22 • 7:30 PMGold Coast Forum111 South Street, Suite 16Oyster Bay, NY 11771Sponsored by Theodore's Books of Oyster BayAdmission is free and open to the public.Following the presentation, Al Isaacs will sign copies of Finding Mary Smith, with books available for purchase courtesy of Theodore's Books.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oyster-bay/finding-mary-smith-search-angels-dna-and-family-mysteries/80003352550949
- **Event Categories**: business, performances, music, art, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oyster Bay
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gold Coast Forum
- **lat**: 40.86565399169922
- **long**: -73.53206634521484
- **full address**: Gold Coast Forum, 111 South Street, Suite 16
, Oyster Bay, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Finding Mary Smith: Search Angels, DNA & Family Mysteries being held?
  - **A:** Finding Mary Smith: Search Angels, DNA & Family Mysteries takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Gold Coast Forum, 111 South Street, Suite 16
, Oyster Bay, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Finding Mary Smith: Search Angels, DNA & Family Mysteries?
  - **A:** Finding Mary Smith: Search Angels, DNA & Family Mysteries is organized by Theodore's Books.

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