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
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-comming artists. Conceived as a collective effort by the design community following Hurricane Katrina, 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.
New York is a collection of urban landscape oil paintings by Adelphi University professor. Kellyann Monaghan. Through Apr. 13. Adelphi University, University Center 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
Art garfunkel, The folk star, sings American standards, from his new CD, Thursday, Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Checkmate, Unconventional whodunit about a British television star and his dead wife, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 12-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 15, 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.
Lovers And Other Strangers, Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologana's series of five vignettes about the superiority of women, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 12-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 15, 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, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 12- 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 15, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Mainstage Theatre, Nassau Community College, Garden City. 572-7676.
Beau Jest, Romantic comedy about a ³nice Jewish girl³ and her WASP boyfriend who doesn¹t meet with her parents¹ approval, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 15, 3 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Fame, High school performing arts students seek fame and fortune, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 13-14, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 15, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
this is our youth, A look at wealthy Upper West Side young adults in 1982, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 13-14, 9 p.m; Sunday, Apr. 15, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Bill Maher, An evening of political satire with the thought-provoking political comedian, Saturday, Apr. 14, 8 p.m. $45-$85. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Jay Black 45th Anniversary show, ³The Voice² celebrates decades of entertaining, Saturday, Apr. 14, 8 p.m. $56.50 and $46.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
South Shore Symphony, In concert with a program of Stravinsky and Verdi, Saturday, Apr. 14, 8 p.m. $15, $12 seniors, $10 students. With guest soloists soprano Vicky Atwater, tenor Bruce Reed and baritone Lawrence Harris. South Side High School, Shepherd St., Rockville Centre.
616-3610.
Poetry Reading, A marathon reading of ³Leaves of Grass,² in honor of National Poetry Month, presented by the Long Island Poetry Collective, Sunday, Apr. 15. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sign up to read from a favorite section. Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., South Huntington. (631) 663-3806 or www.waltwhitman.org.
Family
Bumblebee Boogie, Discover the fascinating lives of bees by learning two different ³dances² bees use to communicate, Saturday, Apr. 14, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Then make up a dance to share a special message. For ages 7-12. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Little Mermaid, The beloved tale, Saturday, Apr. 14, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. (516) 868-6400.
The Velveteen Rabbit, An audience participation version of Margery Williams classic story of a stuffed rabbit made real, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 14-15, 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.
