Skaters must be at least seven years old to use the facility. For more information, call 379-3779.
Center for Science, at Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre, us a 17-acre preserve complete with ponds, nature trails, and a fishing pier. The facility features a science lab for kids and a wildlife rescue center. Run by the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to science education, the Center for Science offers an array of activities for kids year round. Birthday parties, field trips, children¹s programming, science camps, and much more. For more information call 764-0045 or www.CSTL.org.
Echo Park Pool Complex, in West Hempstead, is a great place for year-round fun, with indoor and outdoor pools. A special lap swimming period is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 483-7400.
EISENHOWER PARK, in East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day or play some golf. For more information, call
572-0200; golf ticket office, 572-0327.
GRANT PARK, in Hewlett, has activities for kids of all ages. There are children¹s playgrounds, tennis courts and a skating rink. For more information, call 571-7821.
lido golf Course, in Lido beach, along with Merrick Road Park and Golf Course, Merrick, and North Woodmere Park (9 Hole), North Woodmere, offer year-round golf. For more information, call Lido Golf Course at 889-8181, Merrick Road Golf Course at 868-4650 or North Woodmere Park at 571-7814.
Norman J. Levy Park/preserve, in Merrick, offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trails, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. Park rangers are on hand for guided tours. For information, call 804-2000.
cast calls
How Suite it is...Auditions for ³Plaza Suite,² the Neil Simon comedy set in Manhattan¹s Plaza Hotel, will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 27-28, at 7:30 p.m. at Friedberg JCC, 310 National Blvd., Long Beach. Directed by Denis Murphy, the performances will run Oct. 20-28. For more information, call (516) 432-2600.
Leggz Ltd. dance seeks classically trained males and females ages 7 through adult for its full-length performance of ³The Nutcracker² ballet with South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Auditions are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2 at 222 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. Pay for professional principal performers. For an appointment or further information, call (516) 766-7171.
Exhibits and more...
dreams on canvas: Surrealism in Europe and America is an exhibit of the European stars of the Surrealist movement and the young Americans including Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock and Willem De Kooning who used this movement as a springboard for pioneering work as Abstract Expressionists. Through Aug. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
NArratives in Nature showcases the the works of Sandra Benny. Through Aug. 20. Adelphi University, Swirbul Library Gallery, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4462.
Surrealism Today II explores the work of some intriguing young artists who are finding new interests and twists in Surrealism. Through Aug. 12. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
Movies Under The Stars, This week¹s screening is the "Pink Panther," Thursday, Aug. 2, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline,
572-0223.
The New Cars, In concert, Thursday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m. $61.50 and $51.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
smokey Joe¹s cafe, A musical revue of Leiber and Stoller hits, Thursday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 4, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. $55. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport.
(631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Doo Wop Show, Classic oldies are performed by The Casinos and The New York Exceptions, Friday Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
the killing of sister george, A comedy about a BBC television character who is ³killed off,² ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Iolanthe, Gilbert and Sullivan¹s comic opera celebrating fairies and lords and the problems that arise when mortals and immortals marry, presented by A Small Company In America, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. $20 evenings, $18 matinees, $2 senior discount. New York Institute of Technology, Salten Hall, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 686-7894 or www.asmallcompany.org.
Meshuggah-Nuns, A ³Nunsense² adventure in which the Sisters take an all-expense paid trip on the ³Faith of All Nations Cruise,² Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Oar-of A Revolution, In concert, Friday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
private lives, The Noel Coward comedy, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife, Comedy about the wife of a philanthropic allergist who is engulfed by a life crisis, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Twelfth Night, Shakespeare's popular comedy of mistaken identities, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Aly And AJ, In concert, Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Chinese American Night, A program of music and dance, featuring renowned vocalist Sandra Wang and recent ³Top Idol² finalist Jerry Jean, Sunday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. With Lily Huang and Ying Ying Huang, the Chinese Center¹s Chinese Folk Dancers, Acrobats of Sen Yang, and more. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Irish American Night, A program of music and dance, Monday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. With the Kitty Kelly Seven-Piece Band, Inis Fada Pipe Band, Peter Kelly Band, Donny Golden School of Irish Step Dancing, and more. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline,
572-0223.
zappa plays zappa, The band led by Frank Zappa¹s son Dweezil plays the late musician¹s songs, Monday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m. $79 and $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Squeeze, In concert with Fountains of Wayne, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m. $85 and $70. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Rick springfield, In concert with Eddie Money, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. $56.50 and $46.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
Tales Of The Sound, Celebrate the music and stories of the Long Island Sound, with performer Tom Callinan, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2 and 3, 1:30 p.m. Explore nature, whaling and sailing on this musical adventure. For ages 5 and up. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Snakes Sunday, Learn about the varied kinds of snakes, including those that live at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, Sunday, Aug. 5, 1-2:30 p.m. Join a naturalist-led walk through the sanctuary and find snakes along the trail and capturing prey. $8, $5 members. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center's Hoffman Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay.(516) 922-3200.
Tour the Planets, Join musical composer and science expert Chris Peters for a musical trip through the solar system and beyond, Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, 1:30 p.m.Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
howl at the moon, Explore the lives of nocturnal animals, Saturday July 7, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Create footprint molds of favorite animals to take home. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The gemz, The band performs rock/pop for Œtweens, Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre.
