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, children's 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 children's 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 nation's leading historical artist throughout his career. Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
art faculty exhibition is an annual showcase of works by Molloy College's art faculty. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and installations. The artists on view include, Miriam Bloom, Hwa Caruso, Laura Christian, Mia Clarke, Jamie Lyn Davis, S. Jean DeMaria, BettyAnn Derbentli, Don Hazlitt, Ron Morosan, Cristina Pugliese, Kathy Reba, Thomas Samman, and Yolande Trincere. Through Oct. 27. Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
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 Nov. 4. 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.
down the Isle: Wedding traditions on Long Island explores the cultural transformation of wedding traditions, from its roots in the area's rural past to modern day extravaganzas. More than 40 historic wedding dresses are on display, along with heirloom objects. Through Oct. 22. Long Island Museum, 1200 Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066 or www.longislandmuseum.com.
Joe Fig is an exhibit of the Long Island native's 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.
Exhibition tea and tour offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Nassau County Museum of Art's current exhibit, "The American Spirit," Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m. Director Constance Schwartz introduced the program, featuring a private guided exhibit tour, followed by afternoon tea in the Museum Cafe. $25, $20 members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
breaking up is hard to do, Dirty Dancing meets Forever Plaid in the new musical featuring songs by Neil Sedaka, Thursday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330 or Culturalartsplayhouse.com.
Harry chapin: Stories of a life, A 25th anniversary tribute concert benefitting Long Island Care, with Chapin family and friends, Thursday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m. $175 (includes reception with performers), $60, $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Rte. 25A, Brookville.
299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Nurse Jane Goes To Hawaii, The Long Island premiere of the comedy about a romance writer on romantic weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 21-23, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Bad Seed, Drama adapted from Willam March's novel about a young girl and the drowning of her classmate, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Entertaining Mr. Sloane, A dark comedy about a handsome stranger and his relationship with his landlady, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 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 Sisters Rosensweig, Drama about family relationships, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Bermuda Avenue Triangle, Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna's comedy about the adventures of a Jewish widow and an Irish widow in Las Vegas, opening this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
kathy griffin, The comedian peforms, Saturday, Sept. 23 8 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Family
Aladdin, The delightful tale, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. (516) 868-6400.
Home again, Home Again, Explore all the unique things that make a house a home, Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 and 3 p.m. Discover the unique details that make homes across the globe special to the families who live in them. Create a personal kitchen table collage and family crest to take home. For ages 4-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
The mighty migrator, Discover the life cycle and migration routes of the Monarch butterfy, Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Take a walk in the butterfly garden. Reservations required. Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. 679-7524.
the pirates of treasure Island, Ride the high seas to adventure, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage, Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
Family Faces, Map out your family tree at a geneology workshop, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 and 3 p.m. Complete a family tree and sculpt your face in clay to be hung on a wall or garden. For ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
young musician's Concert, A student musician from one of the region's premiere music schools performs, Sunday, Sept. 24, 3-4 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, Red Ballroom, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
