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Mostly Cloudy A musical journey with the Calmus Vocal Ensemble this weekend
The quintet sings a cappella
In Concert
Vocal Journey
The Calmus Vocal Ensemble shares its “Vocal Journey,” when the five member Leipzig-based group performs a varied selection of international choral music, in a concert bridging many periods and genres of music-making. The diverse program includes early German, English, Spanish and modern selections along with songs by Sting, Michael Jackson, Eric Idle, and Bobby McFerrin.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. $20. Freeport High School, 50 S. Brookside Ave., Freeport. (516) 223-7659 or www.freeportconcertassociation.com.
Animal Adventures
Into The Wild
Join Jungle Jack Hanna, America’s favorite zookeeper, the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, when he brings some of his animal friends to the area on Sunday. Hanna’s live show, “Into The Wild,” features his beloved animal companions, as he shares fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world, which are told on his television programs, Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild and most recently, Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown. Hanna and his family explore the corners of the globe and discover amazing animals and cultures, which he also shares with his audience during his live show.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. $29, $49 and $59. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (800) 745-300 or www.livenation.com.
Family Fun
Ramona Quimby
Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Cleary’s Ramona character comes to life in a charming production this weekend. As fans of Cleary’s books know, Ramona doesn’t have it easy – her older sister Beezus is a pain, her Aunt Bea may marry a dork, and her Dad just lost his job. She even thinks that her teacher hates her. But with the help of her loving and patient family and friends, Ramona faces these challenges – as the audience laughs and cheers her on.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2 p.m. $18. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
