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Chapters Rap 3rd Anniversary Event
Aug. 27 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Turn of the Corkscrew, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre. Chapters Rap 3rd Anniversary Outdoor Event. Hosted by Steve Vacarro from Chapters Rap WGBB Live Radio. *Live Music* Face Painting* Children’s Games* Raffles *Giveaways* Performances by Amber Ferrari, Carolyn Harding, Left Foot In, Tony Max, Liz Menenez and author signings. Portion of proceeds will go to Long Island Cares, Chrissy’s Wish and Lions Club.

O’side Gazebo Readings
Last one of the season. Monday night at 7 p.m. we present top writers and poets Narges Rothermel, Paula Curci, Linda Opyr and George Guida— plus free refreshments! Bring your lawn chair and a friend. Schoolhouse Green, Foxhurst Road, Oceanside.

FREE MOVIE!

Masone Beach in Island Park, August 28 at 8:15 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and the family. Call Village Hall (516) 431-0600 for information.

Marvelous melodies
The Great White Way visits Eisenhower Park in Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,” Saturday, Aug. 27. The popular nostalgia-filled musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, showcases the best of Broadway, sung by the terrific talents who performed many of these hits on the stage. Info: (516) 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6:30 p.m.

Tribute to the original “superstar”
The annual Long Island Al Jolson Festival returns to Oceanside, on Saturday, Aug. 27, to honor the legacy of the great entertainer. Tony Babino brings the Jolson songs alive with his award-winning show, “The Heart of Al Jolson,” along with highlights of memorable moments from Jolson’s life and career shared by special guests. Info:(516) 678-3524.