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.
Exhibits and more...
the american spirit: Paintings by mort Kunstler spans the beginnings of America through the first encouters with Native Americans through the Space Age. The works in this exhibit reflect the major project that has engaged the nation¹s leading historical artist throughout his career. Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
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.
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. It is sponsored by the Alexia Foundation, begun by Aphrodite and Peter Tsairis after their daughter, a Syracuse University photojournalism students 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.
Joe Fig is an exhibit of the Long Island native¹s diorama-like reconstruction sculptures of famous artists' studios. A star of the Chelsea gallery scene, Fig is best known for his take on 50s artists such as Pollock and deKooning. Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Mirror Image explores the way artists use the portrait tradition to comment on larger issues of personal identity, politics and changing social values. Artists include: Samira Abbassdy, Susanna Coffey, Till Freiwald, Carlos Ginzburg, Mats Gustafson, Andy Diaz Hope, Matt Keegan, and others. Through Nov. 19. Islip Art Museum, 50 Irish La., East Islip. (631) 224-5402.
Theater and music
breaking up is hard to do, Dirty Dancing meets Forever Plaid in the new musical featuring songs by Neil Sedaka, Thursday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 3, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 4, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330 or Culturalartsplayhouse.com.
Night Must Fall, A chilling journey into the mind of a murderer, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 2-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The pink Floyd Experience, Performed in the half round, Thursday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. $41. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
The Baby Dance, Drama about a woman adopting a child, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Graduate, The quintessential '60s movie hit, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 and 7 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
I'll Be Back Before Midnight, Classic thriller about a couple who rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 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.
kiss of the spider woman, Kander & Ebb¹s 1933 musical about two unlikely cell mates in a corrupt Latin American prison, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Seussical, Musical based on classic Dr. Seuss tales, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. $10, $8 seniors. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7676.
Alone Togther, Comedy about empty nesters whose children return to the flock, Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors. Lantern Theatre, Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
The Jackie Mason Comedy Show, The comedien performs, Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m $66.50 and $52.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Karen akers, The cabaret star in concert, Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 p.m. $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Hofstra String Quartet, A program devoted to Mozart's works, Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. String Quartets no.1 in G Major (K80) and no. 15 in D Minor (K421), String Quintet no. 5 in D Major (K593). $10, $8 seniors. Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Lily Tomlin, The comedienne performs ³An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin,² Sunday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $60 and $40; $57, $37 seniors. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Baltimore Consort, The early music ensemble performs ³Cancionero! Romances, Villancicos & Improvisations of Spain, circa 1500," Wednesday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Program includes music from the sephardic tradition and Renaissance Spanish dance,. $8, free with Hofstra ID. Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus. (516) 463-4842.
Family
Hercules, The mythological tale, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400
Family Rock Show, Acclaimed singer/songwriter and Little Stars co-founder Bari Koral debuts her new kid-friendly rock band, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21- 22, 1:30 p.m. Hear fun originals and cover songs that are sure to keep kids and grownups swaying and singing along. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Stars, Stripes & Skates, Figure skating extravaganza featuring Olympic and World Champion performers, and junior skaters, benefiting The Heritage Foundation of 9/11, Sunday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, East Meadow. (631) 888-9000 or (212) 481-8484.
