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Critic at Leisure columnist Arlene Epstein.

A surfeit of entertainment: The Oscars, SNL turns 40, ‘The Snow Orchid’

Every year before the Oscars, this critic heads to the venerable Malverne Cinema in an attempt to catch up with the films that make choosing the Oscar winners as difficult as deciding, whether the Tony for outstanding Actor in a Play will go to young Alexander Sharp for his indelible, magnificent performance in a sensory-boggling production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time,” or Bradley Cooper for his haunting, gripping portrayal of “The Elephant Man” that will likely make the fine actor own this role forever. more

By Arlene Epstein | 2/25/15

Pianist Dmitry Glivinsky performs with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra at the Madison Theatre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... China Then and NowThis exhibition brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. It explores three millennia of one … more

2/20/15

Maple Pointe residents Flo Jendras, left, and Ann Jackson, right, joined Executive Director Tammy Marshall and Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray for the ribbon cutting at the bistro.

The newest hot spot in Rockville Centre

Maple Pointe Assisted Living Facility held a ribbon cutting for its brand new bistro on Feb. 11. The bistro serves coffee and sweet treats to Maple Pointe residents and their guests. The Bistro … more

2/19/15

"Jungle Jack" is eager to take his audience on an excursion around the world.

Safari on stage

"American's Favorite Zookeeper" has plenty of adventures left to share. more

1/28/15

Food pantries offer hope across Nassau County

Imagine being a recent immigrant without access to much, a senior citizen on a fixed income forced to count every penny or anyone who has recently endured a major trauma. These are the people who rely on others for help at food pantries across Nassau County. Nassau is the 13th wealthiest... more

By Nathan Weiser | 1/2/15

Michael Rubin, left, played guitar for a live version of the 1988 hit song “Cult of Personality” with Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish.

Live and in Living Colour

Last Saturday, Wil Calhoun and Doug Wimbish — better known as the drummer and bassist for the band Living Colour — came to the School of Rock, in Rockville Centre, and, well, they rocked. … more

By Alex Costello | 12/23/14

Chuck Loeb, Jeff Lorber and Everette Harp bring their new collaboration to the Madison Theatre on Nov. 22.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... China Then and NowThis exhibition brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. It explores three millennia of one … more

11/19/14

More on keeping garages separate

Q. In your last column, you concluded with “openings between your garage and living space can kill you,” but you should have mentioned the problem of fire . . . more

10/17/14

RVC Lanes will host Maple Pointe’s Bowling for Breasts fundraiser on Oct. 24.

Maple Pointe bowls for breast cancer

Maple Pointe Assisted Living will be holding its annual Bowling For Breasts fundraiser on Oct. 24, continuing its month-long mission to raise money for the South Nassau Communities Hospital breast cancer program. more

By Alex Costello | 10/8/14

Jazmin Torres, an early-childhood educator at Anna House, played a guessing game with Brandon Zavala and Skarllette Garcia on a recent Thursday. Located at Belmont Park, Anna House is the only preschool at a U.S. horse track. Photo by Scott Brinton/Herald

A haven for 'backstretch babies'

Part two of an occasional series about the challenges that people face making ends meet in Nassau County. By 8 a.m. on July 3, many, if not most, of the 3- to 5-year-olds in Jazmin Torres and … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/30/14