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
The Minstrel Players holds open auditions on Tuesday, June 27, 8 p.m. All roles require a British accent, except one. Bring resume and a headshot. Crew and house staff are also needed. Call for specific information. Trinity Episcopal Church,130 Main St., Northport Village. (800) 260-2390 or (631) 754-4246 or www.minstrelplayers.org
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.
Twilight Garden Walk features an evening landscape tour of Old Westbury Gardens' colorful formal gardens, Friday, June 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. It concludes with seasonal desserts and music at sunset. Reservations required. $16; $14 members. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048.
"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.
UP close and personal presents Shirley Romaine, the host of Artscene on LongIsland, in a program about the world's great painters, Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. Visual art, poetry, music and live commentary are used in presenting the works of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Goya, Manet, Toulouse-Latrec, and Gaugin, among others. $15, $10 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
Comedy night, Chris Monty headlines an evening of standup comedy to benefit St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School, Thursday, June 22, 8 p.m. With Karyn Villante, Cara Amore, Tim Krompier, and Johnny Huff. $15 with 2 drink minimum. The Brokerage, Merrick Rd. and Bellmore Aves., Bellmore. 992-2496.
mindgame, Anthony Horowitz's psychological thriller about a writer interviewing a serial killer, Thursday through Saturday, June 22-24, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 25, 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 23-24, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The Rabbi And The Toyata Dealer & The Need for Less Expertise, Two comedies, written by the author of Tootsie, Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 9 p.m.; Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Surviving Grace, Long Island premiere of a dramatic comedy, authored by television writer Trish Vradenburg, about a workaholic TV writer dealing with her domineering mother, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
swing, A celebration of the music and dance phenomeon of the '30s and '40s, Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 25, 3 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, June 28, 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.
Def Leppard, Performs with Journey, Saturdday, June 24. Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre., Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
Hot Tuna, In concert, Saturday, June 24, 8 p.m. $37.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
The Allman brothers, In concert with the Derek Trucks Band, Tuesday, June 27. Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre., Wantagh. (631) 888-9000.
The doobie Brothers, In concert, Wednesday, June 28, 8 p.m. $45 and $55. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
Cinderella, The timeless classic, Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Last-Day-A-Palooza, Celebrate the last day of school and the start of summer fun with varied activities, Saturday, June 24, noon-5 p.m. Enjoy a cartoon film festival, make (and taste) ice cream by playing kick the can, explore the LICM garden, and more. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Long Island Fish Tales, Take an imaginery fishing trip, Sunday, June 25, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Explore fish habits and habitats and fish anatomy. See how to catch a fish, dissect it and then cook and eat it. Suitable for ages 6-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
