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
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
smokey Joe¹s cafe, A musical revue of Leiber and Stoller hits, Thursday, July 26, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, July 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. $55. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport. (631) 261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com.
Footloose, The rollicking musical based on the '80s film, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. $25, $23 seniors, $18 students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
the killing of sister george, A comedy about a BBC television character who is ³killed off,² Friday and Saturday, July 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday July 29, 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.
Larry the Cable Guy, The comedian¹s summer tour comes to Jones Beach,Friday, July 27, 8 p.m. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
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, July 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors/students Fridays and Sundays. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Movies Under The Stars, See the "The Birds," Thursday, July 26, dusk. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow.
572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Seussical The Musical, A musical extravaganza that brings the beloved Dr. Seuss characters to life, Friday, July 27, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 28, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. $30, $28 seniors, $15 students, $10 under 12. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. s463-6644.
Soul Be It, The 12 piece band performs soul classics, Friday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
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, July 27-28, 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 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, July 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Vanderbilt Mansion at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
boz scaggs, In concert, Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m. $66.50 and $51.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
the complete works of william shakespeare (abridged), A new production by Molloy College¹s Summer Repertory Company, Saturday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 3 p.m. $10, $5 students and faculty. Molloy College, Kellenberg Hall¹s Anselma Room, Rockville Centre.
678-5000 ext. 6862.
private lives, The Noel Coward comedy, opening this weekend, Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 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.
steve miller band, In concert, Saturday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
welcome to the moon and other plays, John Patrick Shanley¹s work is performed by Molloy College¹s Summer Repertory Company, Saturday, July 28, 3 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. $10, $5 students and faculty. Molloy College, Kellenberg Hall¹s Anselma Room, Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6862.
korean American Night, A program of music and dance, Sunday July 29, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline,
572-0223.
russian American Night, A program of music and dance, Monday July 30, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline,
572-0223.
An evening with smokey robinson, In concert, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m. $71.50 and $61.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
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.
Family
Bari Koral Family Rock-N-Roll Band, Enjoy a concert with Bari Koral and her band, Thursday July 26, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Groove to such original songs as "Dad's New Car" and "The Little Folks on the Farm." Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.
224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Dittydoodle Show, Characters from the popular children's show, "Sheira & Loli's Dittydoodle Works," appear on stage, Saturday July 28. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline,
572-0223.
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.
