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
the bel canto chorale of Wantagh, under direction of Herbert Bradensten, is seeking singers for its Spring 2007 concert on May 12. Those interested can attend the prospective member open house, Sunday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., followed by auditions on Jan. 21, also 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.
The greater nassau chorus, of sweet adelines international, an award winning chorus, is looking for female singers. Rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. The rehearsal site is Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Ave., Baldwin. For more information, call (631) 591-1107 or membership@greaternassauchorus.org.
Exhibits and more...
battle of the dinosaurs features life-like robotic dinosaurs, an authentic dig site, and hands-on activities. With live reptiles, presented by Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums and the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. Through Jan. 14. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults, $6 children/seniors. Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington. $8, $6 children/seniors. Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington. 764-0045 or 571-7901 or www. CSTL.org.
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 Cooper¹s work and travels over several decades 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. The School of Paris, from 1900 to 1950, encompassed an array of artistic movements which followed Impressionism and which was centered in Paris. Through February 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
Champagne Complex, Romantic comedy about a young writer and her stuffy busines executive fiancee, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 11-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 4, 3 p.m. $22. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
How The Other Half Loves, Comedy about three couples in which the men all work for the same firm, Thursday, through Saturday, Jan. 11-13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 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, despite the fact that his wife is present, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 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.
maxi priest, The reggae legend in concert, Friday, Jan. 12, 9 p.m. $45, $34 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
My Way, A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, presented by Hofstra University's Gray Wig, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. $24, $22 seniors, $15 students, $10 Hofstra students, faculty and staff. Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theatre, Hemptead. 463-6644.
Quartet, Comedy about retired opera performers in a British country house preparing for a celebration of Giusseppe Verdi¹s birthday, presented by Hofstra Entertainment, Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors and students, $13 Hofstra faculty and students. Hofstra University's Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Rose Tattoo, Tennessee Williams¹ comedy about Serafina Della Rose, a Gulf Coast dressmaker, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. $18 Saturday, $14 Friday and Sunday. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The King & I, The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, opening Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. $28, $25 seniors and students, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (631) 581-2700.
Family
Cinderella, Spend an afternoon with Cinderella, her wicked stepmom and stepsisters, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. $8. Followed by Princess Tea Party, 3:30 p.m. Reservations required. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
High School Musical, Disney Channel's hit movie musical comes to life, Saturday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. $20, $18 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Irish Step Dance Workshop, Experience the tradition of Irish Step Dance, at the introductory workshop, Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, Join Snow White on her adventure in the woods, opening Saturday, Jan. 13, 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 on through Never Neverland, opening Saturday, Jan. 13, 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.
