Stepping Out

Stepping back in time at the Rock Hall Country Fair

Annual country fair is a popular fall tradition in Lawrence

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Seasonal Delights

Rock Hall Country Fair
Travel back to revolutionary days at Lawrence’s Rock Hall Museum. Enjoy some old-fashioned family fun at the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Country Fair as the sights and sounds of a colonial era working farm are re-enacted on the storied grounds of historic Rock Hall. Among the highlights, glimpse an authentic Civil War era encampment with the 30th Virginia Infantry Company B. As always, there are many activities to take part in, including Will Shaw’s comic juggling, a performance by Bob Stump & the Roadside Attraction, a harvest market, scarecrow making, farm animals to see, pony rides, a children’s craft area, pumpkin patch, and more.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. (516) 239-1157.


In Concert

American Chamber Ensemble
The American Chamber Ensemble visits Hofstra for its annual fall concert. The ensemble, co-directed by Naomi Drucker and Blanche Abram, presents an exciting program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, Poulenc, Stravinsky, Milhaud, and Smetana. Selections will include Poulenc’s Sonata for 2 clarinets, Stravinsky’s 3 Pieces for solo clarinet, Beethoven’s Trio op. 11 for clarinet, cello and piano, Chopin’s Introduction and Polonaise Brilliante for cello and piano, and Smetana’s Trio for violin, cello and piano. Abram, on piano, and Drucker, on clarinet, are joined by pianist Marilyn Lehman, with violinist Eriko Sato and cellist Chris Finckel. Stanley Drucker, the acclaimed clarinetist, is the guest artist for this concert.
Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. (516) 463-6644.