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.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS The Long Island Center for Photography will host its first regional photography competition juried by Nayland Blake, Faculty Chairperson at the International Center for Photography, New York. The competition is open to all photographers, both professional and amateur, who live or work on Long Island and who use film or digital media. The deadline is July 31, 2007. Finalists will be notified by August 10, 2007. Entries will be accepted as JPEG images on CD. The entry fee of $30 for up to five images, with additional images accepted at $5 each. An application can be obtained by from www.longislandcenterofphotography.org, or by e-mail martin@longislandcenterofphotography.org, or by sending a SASE to The Long Island Center of Photography, P.O. Box 462, Floral Park, NY, 11002-0462. The winning images will be displayed in an exhibit at the African-American Museum in Hempstead. The contest is sponsored by Canon, Neptune Photo of Garden City, Tiffen Filters, and the Moneta Sleet Foundation.
Exhibits and more...
ansel adams and edwin land is an exhibit of the works the legendary photographer. The approximately 80 photos explore the artist¹s involvement with the historical developement of Poloroid film, invented by Edwin Land. Through June 24. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main Street and Prime Ave., Huntington.(631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
dream 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
Tess, The world premiere production of ³Tess,² a new musical based on Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel, ³Tess of the d'Urbervilles,² presented by The Gray Wig, Hofstra University's alumni theater , Thursday and Friday, June 7-8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 9, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m. $20, $18 for senior citizens, $15 for non-Hofstra students. Hofstra University¹s Spiegel Theater, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Brian Regan, The standup comedian, seen on Comedy Central, performs, Friday, June 8, 8 p.m. $47.50 and $42.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
My Fair Lady, The classic Lerner & Loewe musical, Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 10 , 3 p.m.; Wednesday, June 13, 2 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700 or www.broadhollow.org.
Oscar & Felix, An updated version of Neil Simon¹s classic, "The Odd Couple," Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday June 10, 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.
Sex, Drugs Rock & Roll, Eric Bergosian¹s satirical take modern life, Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 9 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 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.
Sideman, A poignant memory play following a broken family and the decline of jazz as popular entertainment, Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 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.
sweet charity, Bob Fosse¹s intepretation of 1960s New York, Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
America on Broadway, The Oceanside Chorale performs ³100 Years of Broadway,² Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at door. Bring old eyeglasses to donate, sponsored by Lions Club of Baldwin & Rockville Centre. Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside. 764-2787.
Lainie Kazan, the Hofstra alumna in concert, backed by an all-star musical trio, Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m. $28; $25 seniors, $15 students. Hofstra University¹s John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-6644.
A Thurber Carnival, Revue based on the works of James Thurber, performed by Lantern Theatre, Saturday, June 9, 9 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m. $15. Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
The magic of Music, The Merrrick Chorale presents a program of magical lyrics and enchanting music, Sunday, June 10, 2:30 p.m. Bellmore Presbyterian Church, Rambo Hall, Bellmore and Martin Aves., North Bellmore. 378-2285.
a tribute to the beatles, The MerseyBeat Band performs The Beatles favorites, Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m. Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh St., Garden City. 742-8405.
Lucy Kaplansky, The singer/songwriter in concert, Wednesday, June 13, 8 p.m. $22. The Brokerage, 2979 Merrick Rd., Bellmore. 785-8655.
Stevie Nicks, In concert, with Chris Isaak, Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Family
Beauty & the Beast, The beloved tale, Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Young Naturalist¹s Club, Join master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County for an in-depth exploration of our natural world, Saturday, June 9, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Explore differents aspects of gardening in a fun, hands-on way. This week¹s session examines insects. For ages 6 and up. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Jungle Book, The story of Mowgli and his jungle friends, ending Saturday, June 2, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Above and Below the Pond Workshop, Examine Long Island¹s fascinating ecosystems at a workshop on pond life, Sunday, June 3, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Create a pond scene filled with plants and wildlife. For ages 6 and up. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
