Stepping Out

Rockin' on with Joan Jett

The hard charging rocker visits Eisenhower Park

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Summer Sounds

Joan Jett
The visionary rocker and South Shore resident, with ties to Rockville Centre and Long Beach, is ready to rock Eisenhower Park as summer winds down. Jett and her Blackhearts are much more than her hits, despite the sing-along nature of her anthems “I Hate Myself for Loving You” and “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll.” An originator and innovator in the music industry, Jett’s brand of glam-rock never goes out of style. Her lesser known tunes, “French Song” and the punkish “Long Time,” among them, demonstrate her talents and staying power just as much as the classics. The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee remains as passionate about her music as ever, ready to share it all her fans.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located near parking fields 6 and 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. (516) 572-0200 or 572-0355 after 6:30 p.m.


Seasonal Delights

Nature Walk
“Explore the Ruins” on hike through Muttontown Preserve’s fields and trails and estate grounds during a guided tour with a naturalist. Examine the preserve’s fascinating history, including the remains of a former estate once owned by King Zog (the last monarch of Albania), see and identify its many floral treasures, and visit what’s left of ruins on the property. The remains of King Zog’s 150-acre Knollwood Estate, which he acquired in 1951, remains one of the preserve’s fascinating curiosities. After he sold it a few years later, rumors spread about treasures hidden there, leading to the mansion’s demolition.
Sunday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Enrollment is limited and registration is required. Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich. (516) 571-8500.