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 exciting 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.
cast calls
reach for the stars teen talent search, The popular talent search returns to Eisenhower Park this summer. 120 vocal contestants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis from the applications received. Applications must be postmarked by July 11. They can be obtained at any county park or library. Auditions and finals will be held at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For further information, call 572-0200.
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.
"can't take my eyes off of you" is a retrospective of "people" photographs taken around the world over the past twenty years by photograher Susan Kravitz, Nassau Community College's dean of Arts and Humanities Through Sept. 14. Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, Nassau Community College, College Center Building, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-7162.
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.
Masterworks from The August Heckscher collection features celebrated artists that were part of the original collection of museum founder philanthropist August Heckscher. The works on view include such artists as, Ralph Albert Blakelock, Alfred Thompson Bricher, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Asher Duran, Jean Leon Gerome, Goerge Innes, and many others. Through July 2. 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. Skrebneski has trained his camera and eye on the world's most beautiful, celebrated and accomplished individuals. Through Aug. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
works of sam park is an exhibition of the paintings of Korean artist Sam Park. Park's works meld hyper-realism and impressionism on paper and canvas. Through July 8. Central Galleries, 443 Central Ave., Cedarhurst.
569-5686 or www.centralgalleries.com.
Nassau County Museum of art's celebrite lecture series features a talk on "Picasso and Old Master Portraiture," with NYU fine arts professor Robert Rosenblum, Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m. $30, $20 members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
mindgame, Anthony Horowitz's psychological thriller about a writer interviewing a serial killer, Thursday through Saturday, June 29-July 1, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
man of la mancha, The story of Don Quixote, Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
pat benatar, In concert with Neil Giraldo, Friday, June 30, 8 p.m. $52.50 and $42.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
The Rabbi And The Toyata Dealer & The Need for Less Expertise, Two comedies, written by the author of Tootsie, Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1, 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
the rocky horror show Live, A fresh take on the cult classic, presented by Frantic Fran's Theatre Company, with a live band, Friday, June 30, midnight. Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. 783-3199 or 679-0891 or www.franticfranstheatre.com.
swing, A celebration of the music and dance phenomeon of the '30s and '40s, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 and 7 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.
Moonlight & Magnolias, The Long Island premiere of a comedy by Ron Hutchinson about the production of Gone with the Wind, opening this weekend, Saturday, July 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
turkish-American night, An evening of ethnic music and dance, Sunday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. 572-0223 or 572-0200.
line dancing, Dancing weekly at the bandshell, Wednesday, July 5, 8-10 p.m. Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh. 785-1600.
Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare's great romantic tale, performed in the scenic cobbleston courtyard of the Vanderbilt Mansion, opening this week, Wednesday through Friday, July 5-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 8, 7 p.m. Arena Players, Suffolk Vanderbilt Museu, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Family
S'mores! All campfire cooks are invited to come on down to the Long Island Children's Museum's inner lobby campsite and create your own non-edible version of this favorite summertime dessert, Thursday, June 29, 2:30-4 p.m. For all ages. Free with museum admission. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Breakfast At Belmont, Enjoy breakfast, served up with a menu of activities, Saturday, July 1, 7-10:15 a.m. Events include a barn area tour, paddock show, starting gate demonstration, and entertainment. Sundays also feature family fun days, with entertainment, petting zoo and activities, noon-4 p.m. Belmont Park, Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 488-6000 or www.nyra.com.
Cinderella, The timeless classic, Saturday, July 1, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Messy Afternoons, Have fun with goop, guts, shaving cream and play-doh, at a range of sensory activities for ages 18 months for 4 years, Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2, 3-5 p.m. And no cleaning up! Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
