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
The LI Arts Council at Freeport is now accepting entries for its 27th Annual Juried Photography Show, June 2-28, 2007. Entries must be submitted as JPEGS on CD. Submissions will be reviewed by master photographer Rick Sammon, who will make the selections for exhibit and awards. Prizes include cash awards, exhibit opportunities, subscriptions and camera accessories. All entries must be received by the Arts Council on or before Friday, April 13, 2007.For more information, call the Arts Council at 223-2522 or www.liacfreeport.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-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
Beau Jest, Romantic comedy about a ³nice Jewish girl³ and her WASP boyfriend who doesn't meet with her parents¹ approval, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 5-7, 8 p.m. $22, $20 seniors, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Checkmate, Unconventional whodunit about a British television star and his dead wife, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 5-7, 8:30 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, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Thursday, Apr. 12, 8 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.
Fame, High school performing arts students seek fame and fortune, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 6-7, 8:30 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. 6-7, 9 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Taylor Hicks, In concert with special guest Toby Lightman, Saturday, Apr. 7, 8 p.m. $49.50 and $39.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
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.
Family
Astronomy & Space Day, An annual event celebrating stars and the world of astronomy, Thursday, Apr. 5, noon-4 p.m.With star lab shows, demonstrations, and workshops, with an astronomy presentation by Amateur Observers Society of NY. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Davis Ave., Garden City. Garden City. 572-4111 or www.cradleofaviation.org.
Olivia And Chris Present Kailani, Enjoy a performance of traditional Hawaiian hula dance and steel guitar music, Thursday and Friday, Apr. 5-6, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
cinderella, The magical story of Cinderella and her handsome prince, ending Saturday, Apr. 7, 2 p.m. $9. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Mr. Easter Bunny, Billy and Betty try to convince Dad that you're never too old to believe in the magical Easter Bunny, Saturday, Apr. 7, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
The Velveteen Rabbit, An audience participation version of Margery Williams classic story of a stuffed rabbit made real, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 7-8, 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.
