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, childrenÕs 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 childrenÕs 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 bel canto chorale of Wantagh, under direction of Herbert Bradensten, is seeking singers for its Spring 2007 concert on May 12. Auditions are held Sunday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The location is Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. For information and appointments, call 797-4817 or 486-6367.
United choral Society welcomes additional voices to join the group for an upcoming Anniversary Spring Concert performance. Music ranges from classical to Broadway. Auditions are held Tuesday, Jan. 16-30, with ongoing Tuesday rehearsals, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Auditions and rehearsals are held at United Methodist Churcy, 200 Redwood Ave., Inwood. For information, call (516) 791-2818.
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...
animal house showcases artists who portray animals in order to make sometimes comic, sometimes critical observations about contemporary society. Through January 28. Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5417.
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.
East Coast/West Coast is a retrospective of American Impressionist Colin Campbell CooperÕs work and travels over several decades Ð including European architectural monuments, the Taj Mahal, figural works, and even Yosemite landscapes. Through January 28. 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
How The Other Half Loves, Comedy about three couples in which the men all work for the same firm, Thursday, through Saturday, Jan. 18-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Big Band group revives the sounds of the era, Friday, Jan. 19, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $40, $30 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Champagne Complex, Romantic comedy about a young writer and her stuffy busines executive fiancee, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Happy Birthday Brigit, Adult comedy about a married man who invites his mistress to his home, when his wife is present, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 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, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 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.
My Way, A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, presented by Hofstra UniversityÕs Gray Wig, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $15 students, $10 Hofstra students, faculty and staff. Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theatre, Hemptead. 463-6644.
Rose Tattoo, Tennessee WilliamsÕ comedy about Serafina Della Rose, a Gulf Coast dressmaker, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Quartet, Comedy about retired opera performers in a British country house preparing for a celebration of Giusseppe VerdiÕs birthday, presented by Hofstra Entertainment, Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 20, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $13 Hofstra faculty and students. Hofstra University's Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater, Hempstead. 463-6644.
St. Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre, The best of the Russian ballet tradition, Saturday, Jan. 20, 8-10 p.m. $20. Freeport High School, 50 S. Brookside Ave., Freeport. 223-7659.
Family
High School Musical, Disney Channel's hit movie musical comes to life, Saturday, Jan. 20, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, Join Snow White on her adventure in the woods, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m. $9. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
a year with frog and toad, A special presentation of the family musical, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $10. Presented by New York Performing Arts Society in association with the USO, in support of troops from the tri-state area. Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. 766-7171.
Peter Pan & Wendy, Fly with Peter Pan and Wendy through Never Neverland, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m. With Princess Tea Party, 3:30 p.m. Reservations required. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
