Center for Science at Tanglewood Preserve, 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, 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, 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, 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, Lido beach; Merrick Road park and Golf course, Merrick; 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 and preserve, 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 greater nassau chorus of sweet adelines international, an award winning chorus, is looking for female singers. Rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesdays, beginning 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 daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults, $6 children. 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.
eyes on the world is a photo exhibit promoting world piece and cultural understanding. First shown at the United Nations, it was most recently exhibited in Pingyao, China. ItŒs sponsored by the Alexia Foundation, begun by Aphrodite and Peter Tsairis after their daughter, a Syracuse University photojournalism student, was killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988. Through Dec. 21. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Art Gallery, Garden City.
572-7162.
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.
A Portrait Of Paris examines the wild bohemians of Picasso's Paris, with Nassau Museum of Art's chief curator, Franklin Hill Perrell, Saturday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Perrell portrays Modigliani, Soutine, Léger, Picasso, Stein and those of their set who challenged convential creativity and social mores. $15, $10 members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
One Act Comedies, Nassau Community College¹s Theatre & Dance Department presents Woody Allen's "Death Knocks," Murray Schisgal's "The Typists," and Karen Ellison's "The Harry and Sam Dialogues," Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 7-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Little Theatre, Nassau Community College, Garden City. 572-7676.
Songs For A New World, Musical revue, presented by Farmingdale State's Backstage Theatre Company, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 7-9, 8 p.m. $10, $5 students. Roosevelt Hall Little Theatre, Farmingdale State University, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale. (631) 420-2103.
wife begins at forty, Comedy about a 17-year marriage gone stale, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 7-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
cabaret at ³Club T², KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler join forces for a musical tribute to Broadway composer Dorothy Fields, Friday. Dec. 8, 8 and 10 p.m. $40 for 8 p.m. show, $30 at 10 p.m. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.
299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert & Sullivan¹s witty comic operetta, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Reindeer Monologues, An adult comedy in which eight reindeer dish about the ³real² Santa, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 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.
Swing!, Music/dance revue, highlighting an ecletic mix of swing dance styles, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont.
(631) 581-2700.
A Christmas Story, Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the 1904s midwest, opening Saturday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. $20, $14 under 16. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
winter by the fireside, The Rockville Centre Choral Society performs festive holiday tunes, music from Les Miserables, and more, Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. $10. St. James United Methodist Church, St. James Pl. and Forest Ave., Lynbrook. 764-8882 or www.rvcchoralsociety.org.
Beach Boys, Holiday concert featuring MIke Love¹s new single ³Santa¹s Goin¹ To Kokomo,² Wednesday, Dec.13, 8 p.m. $61.50 and $56.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
frosty the snowman, Frosty and his friend Jenny save Chillsville from a plan to melt all the snow, in this holiday musical, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Bay Way Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
High School Musical, Disney Channel's hit movie musical comes to life, Saturday, Dec. 9, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 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.
holiday for toys, A seasonal tale, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Festival Of Lights, Celebrate the holiday by sharing the fascinating history of Chanukah, Sunday, Dec. 10, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Make star-shaped sun catchers to take home. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The Tale Of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving's classic tale, with audience participation, ending Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25-26, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
