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...
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.
Fashion and Art: From Marie Antoinette to Jacqueline Kennedy brings together work by leading artists such as Renoir, Lautrec, Cezanne, Cassatt, Wm. M. Chase, Picasso, Warhol and photographers such as Avedon and Horst, each of whom has either influenced or has been influenced by the fashions of the times. The exhibit includes new and vintage costumes in settings that encompass art, photography, the decorative arts and furniture. Through Aug. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
man ray and the age of electricity features the original and compelling solarized images created by Man Ray, who used electricity to create two new types of photographs that changed the medium forever. This is the first known exhibit, of 30-35 photographs, devoted exclusively to Man Ray's solarized images and rayographs. Through Aug. 13. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington.
(631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Victor Skrebneski: Fashion and Art is an exhibit of works by the renowned fashion, figural and portrait photographer Victor Skrebnesk, who has been hailed as one of the finest photographers of all time. Through Aug. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Theater and music
Anything Goes, The amusing musical about a love-struck prankster and assorted characters, featuring Cole Porter's magical sscore, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, July 20-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Arms & The man, George Bernard Shaw's famous comedy, Thursday through Saturday, July 20-22, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Earth, Wind & Fire, In concert, Thursday, July 20. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Grease, The fabulous '50s musical, presented by Hofstra USA Productions, Friday, July 21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m. $30, $28 seniors, $15 students. Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., Hempstead. 463-6644.
Kc & the Sunshine band, Perform with Gloria Gaynor and Sister Sledge, Friday, July 21. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Laughter On The 23rd Floor, Neil Simon's comic memoir, Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick.
868-6400.
Moonlight & Magnolias, The Long Island premiere of a comedy by Ron Hutchinson about the production of Gone with the Wind, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
The mousetrap, Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 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.
Murder Duet, Agatha Christie's "The Rats" and Brian Burton's "Murder Play," opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
(516) 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
The Music Man, Plaza Theatrical Productions version of the musical hit, Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0223 or
572-0200.
Fiona Apple, In concert with Damien Rice, Saturday, July 22. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Michael Feinstein & Linda Eder, In concert, Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. $56.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Variety night, An evening of entertainment, Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
african american night, A program of ethnic music and dance, Sunday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
Ashlee Simpson, In concert, Sunday, July 23. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Hispanic american night, A program of ethnic music and dance, Monday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0200 or concertline, 572-0223.
air supply & Lou Gramm, In concert, Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. $51.50 and $41.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
picnic pops, Classic Latin hits with Harbor Latin Big Band, Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. $12 adults, $6 children; $10, $8 seniors/members. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd.
333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare's great romantic tale, performed in Vanderbilt Mansion's scenic cobblestone courtyard, Wednesday through Friday, July 26-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Suffolk Vanderbilt Museu, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport.293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Family
alice in wonderland, Join Alice andfriends in an audience participation version of the classic, Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, 4 p.m. $8. Arena Players Children's Theatre at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or (631) 854-5511.
The gemz, A rock/pop show for 'tweens, Saturday, July 22, 2 p.m. Hempstead Lake State Park, Rockville Centre. (631) 321-3510.
The three little pigs, The classic children's tale, performed by Small World Puppets, presented by Town of Hempstead Children's Summer Festival, Monday, July 24, 11 a.m., Coes Neck Park, Baldwin; 2 p.m., Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park. Also at other area parks throughout the week. (516) 292-9000 ext. 480.
chris peters presents musical space travel, Take a fantastic musical trip outside the safety of the earth's atmosphere, in a program exploring classic space films, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25-26, 1 and 3 p.m. For ages 4 and up. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Snow White, The beloved fairy tale, Tuesday, July 18, 11 a.m. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
