Giving thanks

Holiday Fun

1863 Thanksgiving
If you missed it last weekend, there’s still time to experience a traditional Thanksgiving as it was celebrated in the 19th century, during Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s annual Thanksgiving event. Old-fashioned wood burning stoves, beehive ovens and hearths are fired up to prepare a variety of foods and baked goods, using historical recipes. A fat turkey is spitted and roasted, with a demonstration of food preservation methods, musical entertainment and children’s activities.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 children 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8400.

In Concert

Giada Valenti
The charming Italian-born and raised songstress is ready to celebrate the holiday season, when she brings her “Under the Christmas Tree” show to the area. Internationally acclaimed for her romantic and glamorous style, Valenti will perform American and Italian holiday favorites, showcasing her exuberant personality. Accompanied by her own five piece band, Valenti takes everyone on a romantic journey, performing her own renditions of pop hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s along with holiday favorites. She will sing songs made famous by The Beatles, The Doors, The Carpenters, Etta James, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Pino Donaggio, Mina, Gino Paoli, Edith Piaf, Perry Como, Shirley Bassey, Christina Perri, Bruno Mars and many more. To get everyone in the holiday mood she’ll also sing “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle,” and “Santa Baby,”
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. $25-$45. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.