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
Frank Ohman school of ballet is holding auditions for its six week summer classical ballet program (July 9-Aug. 16). The program offfers choreography, variations, pas de deux, and modern for advanced dancers. Also beginner and intermediate classes. Call (631) 462-6266 for an appointment for placement.
the oceanside chorale needs volunteer singers with or without experience to sing in the Chorale¹s ³America on Broadway² concert in June. The program will consist of ³100 Years of Broadway² medleys, duets and solos, with patriotic songs such as ³I Hear America Singing² and ³A Century of Song.² Sopranos, altos, tenors, and bass are need. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Merle Avenue Road School in Oceanside. For more information, contact
764-2787.
Exhibits and more...
african american artists of long island celebrates Black History Month with works by three artists, sculptor David Byre-Tyre, painter Robert Carter and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Moneta Sleet, Jr. Through March 9. Farmingdale State College¹s Memorial Gallery, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale. (631) 420-1400.
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.
landscape is a membership challenge show, presented by the Long Beach Art League. Through Mar. 31. Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 432-4078.
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. Meet the artists at an opening reception, Saturday, Mar. 10, 1-4 p.m. 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 such as Warhol, Rosenquist and Lichtenstein. 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
the irish tenors, An evening of Irish favorites, Friday, Mar. 9, 8 p.m. $61.50 and $51.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
the passion of dracula, Bob Hall and David Richmond¹s tongue-in-cheek adaptation of Bram Stoker¹s novel, presented by Nassau Community College¹s Department of Theatre and Dance, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m. $9, $7 seniors. Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. 572-7676.
Trophies, Drama about a family in crisis, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Unveiling, The world premiere of a drama about family secrets, betrayals and stolen fantasy, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 8-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
A Winter's Tale, Shakespeare's divine comedy, is performed at Hofstra University's annual Shakespeare Festival, Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 2 p.m. Festival includes a shorter dramatic piece, and the "Festival Musicale" concert. $12, $10 seniors. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-5444.
catholic school girls, A look at 1st through 8th grade girls and their reactions to the pressures of family and school life, The Beatles and the first Catholic President, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 9-10, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 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.
Le Cage Aux Folles, The hilarious musical about two drag queens, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 9-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Little Women, Musical based on Louisa May Alcott¹s novel, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2 p.m.s $25, $22 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Rumors, Neil Simon's comedy about four couples celebrating a 10th wedding anniversary, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m. $25, $22 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
allan holdsworth, The jazz/rock guitarist performs with jazz/rock drummer Chad Wackerman and bassist Jimmy Johnson, Saturday, Mar. 10, 8 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
catie curtis and the chapin sisters, The folk-rock singer-songwriters, perform the final concert in the Fabulous Females Folk series, Saturday, Mar. 10, 8 pm. $35, $30 Friends. Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Leon Russell and johnny winter, In concert, Saturday, Mar. 10, 8 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
Chip Bryant's Vaudevillian Silent Clown, Share magic, juggling and silly antics with the vaudevillian silent clown, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 10-11, 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. 10-11, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Last Dragon On Earth, Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's production of the modern fairytale based on a story by Edith Nesbit, Saturday, Mar. 10, 10 a.m. $30, 1 adult and 1 child, $25 members. $20 each additional person. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Cinderella, Ballet Long Island's version of the charming ballet, Sunday, Mar. 11, 1 and 3 p.m. $1.50. Advance purchase recommended. Nassau Community College, College Center Building, Garden City. 572-7133.
