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 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...
impressions of Chile and italy is an exhibit of watercolors by Long Island artist Charles Van Horn, opens Friday, Mar. 9, with reception,7-9 p.m. Through May 6. South Ocean Art Gallery, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport.
623-1204 or www.snucc.org.
long Island professional artists showcase features the works of 14 acclaimed local artists. The exhibit places a strong emphasis on sculpture, with seven sculptors participating. Through April 4. C.W. Post Campus, Hutchins Gallery of the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, Rte. 25A, Brookville. (631) 667-8911.
rembrandt to rosenquist examines the dynamic changes in printmaking techniques that have been developed by European and American artists from the extraordinary etchings of Rembrandt and Goya to the multi-technique prints by 20th century artists. 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. Artists represented include Lisa Yuskavage, Elizabeth Peyton, John Currin, and Kara Waller. Through May. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
Little Women, Musical based on Louisa May Alcott¹s novel, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 15-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 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.
The Unveiling, The world premiere of a drama about family secrets, betrayals and stolen fantasy, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 15-17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Crossing Delancy, Romantic comedy about a young woman introduced to a Lower East Side pickle vendor, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 3 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700.
Fame, High school performing arts students seek fame and fortune, opening Saturday, Mar. 17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Jim Gaffigan, The stand-up comic performs, Friday, Mar. 16, 8 p.m. $49.75 and $39.75. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Steve Adelson, Performs on Chapman Stick, with percussionist Nydia ³Liberty² Mata, Friday, Mar. 16, 7-10 p.m. Cafe Fratelli, 26 E. Park Ave., Long Beach. 889-9151.
this is our youth, A look at weathly Upper West Side young adults in 1982, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 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.
Trophies, Drama about a family in crisis, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 3 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Guys And Dolls, The musical classic, presented by Long Beach Theatre Guild, Saturday, Mar. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 18, 2:30 p.m. Lindell Elementary School, 601 Lindell Blvd., Long Beach. (516) 432-2600.
Keiko Matsui, The Japanese jazz pianist in concert,, Saturday, Mar. 17, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
(631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony orchestra, presents a free concert, Saturday, Mar. 17, 8 p.m. Guest conductor Michael Canipe leads the orchestra and featured soloist Kyle Lane, in a program including Verdi¹s Nabucco Overture, Jean Sibelius¹ Karelia Suite and Schubert¹s Symphony in B Minor. Lynbrook High School, Union Ave., Lynbrook. 365-6857 or 884-4856.
70¹s Soul Jam, The Stylistics and Chi Lites headline, the 70s revue, Saturday, Mar. 17, 8 p.m. $56.50 and $51.50 North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Bel canto chorale, The Chorale performs selections from musicals and operas at ³An Afternoon of Music,² with Chinese Auction, Sunday, Mar. 18, 3 p.m. Church of St. Jude, 3606 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. 797-4817 or BelCantoChorale@aol.com.
John Hammond, The bluesman in concert, Wednesday, Mar. 21, 8:30 p.m. $20. The Brokerage, 2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore. 785-8655.
Family
cinderella, The magical story of Cinderella and her handsome prince, Saturday, Mar. 17, 2 p.m. $9. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700.
Magical Mask, Mime and Music of japan, Kiniko Yamamoto brings Japanese myths and legends, both ancient and modern, to life with music, handcrafted masks and magic, Saturday Mar. 17, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.
224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Cinderella, Cinderella, A wild and wacky version of the classic fairy tale, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 17-18, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarves, Join Snow White and the dwarves through adventures and marriage to the Prince, Saturday, Mar. 17, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Wizard Of Oz, Join Dorothy and the gang down the Yellow Brick Road, Saturday, Mar. 17, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
