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, is a 17-acre preserve complete with ponds, nature trails, and a fishing pier. Run by the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to science education, the Center for Science offers an array of activities for children and adults year round. Exhibits, children¹s programs, birthday parties, adult education courses, and more. For more information, call 764-0045.
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
teen actor parent group is looking for parents of teenagers who are serious about performing. Interested parents are trying to start a group to offer weekend theatre workshops. These would included classes, improv sessions, contests and more. Location would be mid South Nassau; costs minimal. For more information contact Bruce Greif at greifb@longisland.com or (516) 661-1216.
Exhibits and more...
CHUCK CLOSE highlights the work of Chuck Close, regarded as among the most exciting and important artists of our time. Closely associated with photorealism, Close creates portraits using a variety of media and styles. Through February 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
LOng Island Black artists association presents a group exhibtion commemorating Black History month. Varied works are presented. Through March 3. Molloy College Art Gallery, Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
Picturing Long Island is an exhibit of abstract and figurative art with historical photographs. Forty paintings and photographs are featured, including works from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries that present a unique look at Long Island past and present. Through March 2. The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250.
Picasso and the School of Paris examines the crucial role that Paris played in the development of modernism. It presents the works of Picasso and other artists, including Matisse, Vlaminck, Dufy, Braque, Gris, Chagall, and de Chirico. Through February 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
The Sisters Rosensweig, Wendy Wasserstein's hit comedy about three sisters, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 1-3, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Happy Birthday Brigit, Adult comedy about a married man who invites his mistress to his home, when his wife is present, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 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.
The King & I, The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $28, $25 seniors and students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700.
The Marriage Of Figaro, Mozart¹s comic opera, presented by Hofstra Opera Theater, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3 , 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m.$10, $8 seniors. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-6644.
The Mighty Gents, A look at a group of men for whom life holds no future, a celebration of African-American History Month, presented by Nassau Community College¹s African-American Studies and Theatre-Dance Departments, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 1-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $9. Nassau Community College Little Theatre, Garden City.572-7676.
prelude to a kiss, A fantasy comedy about the wonder and confusion of love, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Rose Tattoo, Tennessee Williams¹ comedy about Serafina Della Rose, a Gulf Coast dressmaker, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
buckwheat zydeco, The band performs the Zydeco music of of southwest Louisiana, Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Piano recital, Hear pianist Matthew Weissman performa at a benefit concert for Mr. Holland¹s Opus Fund, presented by the Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association, Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m. Program includes works by Scarlatti, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, and more. Donations requested to help rebuild school music programs affected by Hurricane Katrina. Calhoun High School, Merrick.
378-2199.
tony desare, The young cabaret artist performs classics from the Great American Songbook, Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 and 10 p.m. $40 and $30. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
oratorio terezin, A powerful orchestra work, inspired by poetry from children in the Terezin concentration camp and Hebrew scriptures, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Performers include Perspectives Ensemble Orchestra, Young People¹s Chorus of New York City, The Mendelssohn Singers of Toronto, and more. $50, $40 and $25. ($47, $37, 22 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Family
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, Join Snow White on her adventure in the woods, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. $9. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Peter Pan & Wendy, Fly with Peter Pan and Wendy through Never Neverland, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Bari Koral Family Rock Band, Join the fun with the hot new rock-n-roll band, at its debut on the LICM stage, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1 and 3 p.m. Enjoy music from the heart. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
