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...
Arthur Dove watercolors is a comprehensive survey of the artist's watercolors from 1930 through the mid-1940s. Long regarded as a pioneer of American modernism, the artist first explored the watercolor medium when he lived on Long Island. Through Sept. 3. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington.
(631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
battle of the dinosaurs is an all-new exhibit featuring 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, including a quilt created by an 1846 bride and vintage wedding albums. Through Oct. 22. Long Island Museum, 1200 Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066 or www.longislandmuseum.com.
nature art through russian eyes is an exhibit of works by renowned Russian artists. Both Russian and American subjects are depicted, done in watercolors, oils and drawings. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. 571-8010.
Theater and music
Hot 'n Cole, A fast-paced revue of Cole Porter classics, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Thursday, August 17, 8 p.m. Village Green, Maple Ave., Rockville Centre.
678-9338.
in for the kill, A suspense-filled thriller about a mysterious stranger's relationship with a married couple, Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 17-19, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Steely Dan, In concert with Michael McDonald, Thursday, Aug. 17. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
amadeus, The story of Mozart and court composer Antonio Salieri, presented by Hofstra USA Productions, Friday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 19, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. $30, $28 seniors, $15 students. Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., Hempstead. 463-6644.
anything goes, The amusing story about a lovestruck gangster, with the magical Cole Porter score, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20, 3 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2 p.m. $22, $18 seniors, $14 age 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
Boz Scaggs, In concert, Friday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. $65 and $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
brooklyn boy, The dramatic comedy about what happens to a writer when his novel hits the best seller list, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Murder Duet, Agatha Christie's "The Rats" and Brian Burton's "Murder Play," Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20, 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 rocky horror show Live, A fresh take on the cult classic, presented by Frantic Fran's Theatre Company, with a live band, Friday, Aug. 18, midnight. Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 783-3199 or 679-0891 or www.franticfranstheatre.com.
Russ Freeman & The rippingtons, The contemporary jazz sensations in concert, Friday, Aug. 18, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $40, $30 IMAC members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666 or www.imactheater.org.
1776, The musical about the birth of our nation, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Eric Johnson, The rock guitarist performs, Saturday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 IMAC members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666 or www.imactheater.org.
Motown Saturday Night, Featuring Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Review, with Little Anthony & The Imperials, and The Impressiosn, Saturday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Armenian American night, An evening of music and dance with the Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston and singer/songwriter Gor Mkhitarian, Sunday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0223 or 572-0200.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers, In concert, Sunday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Wktu's Beatstock 2006, With varied performers, Sunday, Aug. 20. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Ukranian American night, An evening of varied entertainment with the Syzokryli Ukranian Dance Ensemble and the Wave band performing traditional and contemporary Ukranian music, Monday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0223 or 572-0200.
The James Gang, In concert, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m. $70 and $60. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, In concert, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 22-23. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh.
(631) 888-9000.
Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare's great romantic tale, performed in Vanderbilt Mansion's scenic cobblestone courtyard, Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 23-25, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Suffolk Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport.293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Family
"The Work of Jackson Pollock" art workshop, Explore Jackson Pollock's exciting techniques by flinging paint, mixing palettes and pouring colors, Friday, Aug. 18, 1 and 3 p.m. For ages 7-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City.
224-5800 or www.licm.org.
"What's Cubism?" Art Workshop, Examine the works of Picasso, Capek and Braque and learn about the origins and styles of cubism, Saturday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Pinocchio, The classic tale, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. $15. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
