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
Do You Sing? The Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, an award winning a capella chorus, is having a membership drive on Tuesday April 2. There are 20 spots available for female singers interested in joining the 80+ member strong chorus.It¹s a great opportunity to sing, receive vocal training, performance training and to meet a fabulous network of dedicated women of all ages. Weekly rehearsals are held Tuesdays, at 7 pm, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Avenue, Baldwin. For further information contact Sandy Adams at (631) 591-1107 or www.greaternassauchorus.org.
the oceanside chorale needs volunteer singers with or without experience to sing in the Chorale¹s ³America on Broadway² concert in June. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Merle Avenue Road School in Oceanside. For more information, contact 764-2787.
the merrick Chorale has resumed rehearsals, on Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in preparation for its upcoming concert on June 10, ³The Magic of Music.² New members are always welcome. Rehearsals are held in the music room of Brookside School Community Center, Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. For information, call 378-2285.
Exhibits and more...
hurricane poster project features a display of 60 Hurricane Katrina-related posters from established and up-and-coming artists. Donated posters are sold online, with all profits benefiting the Red Cross. Through Apr. 23. Hofstra University¹s Rosenberg Gallery, Calkins Hall, Hempstead. 463-5474.
impressions of Chile and italy is an exhibit of watercolors by Long Island artist Charles Van Horn. Through May 6. South Ocean Art Gallery, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport.
623-1204 or www.snucc.org.
Narratives in Nature showcases the the works of Sandra Benny. Through Aug. 20. Adelphi University, Swirbul Library Gallery, South Ave., Garden City. 877-4462.
rembrandt to rosenquist examines the dynamic changes in printmaking techniques developed by European and American artists from the extraordinary etchings of Rembrandt and Goya to 20th century multi-technique prints. Through May 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
twenty-first century prints is an exhibit of this era¹s hottest contemporary artists working in print media. Through May. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
spring dance concert, Hofstra University students perform exciting reconstructions of classic dance pieces, with guest artists Martha Clarke and Rosiland Newman, Thursday and Friday, Apr. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Apr. 21, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $10, $8 seniors. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. (516) 463-6644.
tower of power, It¹s a night of funk and R&B hits, with that famous horn section, along with The Average White Band, Thursday, Apr. 19, 8 p.m. $50 and $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Another Antigone, The Long Island premier of A.R. Gurney's riveting drama about a gifted college student who defies her classics professor, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 19-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 22, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Fame, High school performing arts students seek fame and fortune, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 20-21, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 22, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Lovers And Other Strangers, Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologana's series of five vignettes about the superiority of women, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 22, 3 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
Spring Dance Concert, Students from Nassau Community College's Theatre and Dance Department perform modern dance and ballet pieces, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 22, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Mainstage Theatre, Nassau Community College, Garden City. 572-7676.
this is our youth, A look at wealthy Upper West Side young adults in 1982, Friday and Saturday, Apr.20-21, 9 p.m; Sunday, Apr. 22, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Bob Saget, The 2007 comedy series continues with the not-so-wholesome comedian, Friday, Apr. 20, 8 p.m. $37.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
concert for a cure, ³Captain Jack² performs a Billy Joel tribute, to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Saturday, Apr. 21, 8 p.m. $20, $12.50 18 and under. OBHS Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Main St., Oyster Bay. (516) 633-2572 or www.myspace.com/captainjackli.
The Machine, The tribute band faithfully recreates Pink Floyd¹s ³Wish You Were Here² and ³The Wall,² with Roger Water¹s saxophonist Norbert Stachel, Saturday, Apr. 21, 8 p.m. $35. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
wait until dark, The suspense-filled drama that pits a blind woman against a group of sinister murderers, opening this weekend, Saturday, Apr. 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 22, 3 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Kathy Griffin, The comedian entertains with unique observations of modern life, Sunday, Apr. 22, 7 p.m. $51.50 and $41.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
The Little Mermaid, The beloved tale, Saturday, Apr. 21, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. (516) 868-6400.
Apartment to let, Live piano and flute is interspersed with narration in this classic Israeli children¹s tale, Sunday, Apr. 22, 3-4 p.m. For ages 8 and under. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. (516) 338-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
The Velveteen Rabbit, An audience participation version of Margery Williams classic story of a stuffed rabbit made real, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 21-22, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Wizard Of Oz, Join Dorothy and the gang down the Yellow Brick Road, ending this weekend, Saturday, Apr. 7, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Spring and Easter Fun With Nappy's Puppets, Watch a modern form of shadow puppet theater, presented by puppeteer Jim Napolitano, known as ³Uncle Nappy,² Sunday, Apr. 8, 1 and 3 p.m. Settle in for a performance featuring Little Rabbit Foo Foo. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.
224-5844 or www.licm.org.
