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. Highlights include an interactive Native American Exhibit (through April 30), children's programs, birthday parties, and adult education courses. 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...
alfred maurer: The first American modern is an exhibit of varied works of the prolific, innovative and progressive artist, of the early Modern period. The exhibit features Maurer's early works, fauvist landscapes, still lifes, figure drawings, as well as his later works. Through May 14. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Reginald Marsh is original retrospective of the artist's work. See Marsh's depiction of 20th-century American life in his beautiful and provocative representations of New York's colorfully flamboyant settings and characters. Through May 14. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Infamous New York: Bosses, Burlesque & Mayhem is an original examination of how New York's vital character of notoriety arose from the tensions wrought by crowding, crime, corruption and mayhem from the end of World War I into the 1950s, as New York evolved into a world capital. This exhibition is linked with the Reginald Marsh retrospective. Through May 14. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
robert Rauschenberg, Artist-Citizen: Posters for a better world features approximately 20 framed posters produced between 1970 and 1996 that address important issues of our times. Through Apr. 23. Hoftstra Museum's Emily Lowe Gallery, Lowe Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-5672.
sea fever features maritime art from 60 contemporary artists, documenting Long Island's whaling and maritime history. The works on display are created in various media. Coordinated by the Whaling Museum and the Art League of Long Island, throgh May 14. Jeannie Tengelsen Gallery, 107 East Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills.
(631) 462-5400.
stucK: The influence of collage on 21st century artists features over 25 works of 12 contemporary artists who use collage prominently in their art. Artists include Susan Austad, Suzanne Dell'Orto, Megan Gertler, Joel Gertler, Don Hazlitt, Lori Kent, and others. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext.6549.
"native, naturalized or noxious" nature walk examines invasive plants, weeds and wildflowers, during the two hour hike, Wednesday, Apr. 19, 1 p.m. Naturalist Lois Lindberg leads the hike through Garvies Point Preserve to discover the difference between weeds and wildflowers. The walk is in conjunction with "Alive in New York: A Growing Invasion," the current exhibit on display through April. Registration required. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. 571-8010.
Theater and music
Speaking In Tongues, The Long Island premiere of the psychological thriller about two couples in unstable marriages,ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 13-15, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 16, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
bedrooms, Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor's comedy about four couples, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 14-15, 9 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
modern orthodox, Comedy about a Manhattan financial consultant and his relationship with an Orthodox diamond merchant, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 14-15, 8 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Pump boys and dinettes, The rollicking musical, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Apr. 14-15, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 16, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Reefer Madness, The cult off-Broadway musical, Wednesday, Apr. 19, 8 p.m. $20. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
A night of laughter, Featuring Randiy Levin, Sherry Davey, with Rick Morgan and special guests, to support the programs and activities of The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Friday, Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m. $35 in advance, $45 at door. William F. Grouse, Jr. VFW Post 3211, 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville.
433-9745 or www.TheSarahGracFoundation.org..
Family
Beauty & The Beast, Tthe enchanting tale a young girl's love that helps transform the hideous beast, Saturday, Apr. 15, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Mary poppins, The delightful tale, Saturday, Apr. 15, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
native american exhibit, Experience life in a wigwam, make wampum necklaces and explore varied aspects of Native American life, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 15-16. Through Apr. 30. Tanglewood Preserve's Center for Science, 1 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre. 764-0045 or www.CSTL.org.
pinocchio, A musical adaptation of the classic tale, Saturday, Apr. 15, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Rhythm Of The Caribbean, Discover the many cultures of the Caribbean isles, at the interactive musical program, Saturday, Apr. 15, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Jump,wiggle and move your bodies to the Caribbean beat, then make musical instruments to take home. For ages 4-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
seal cruise, Join the Riverhead Foundation to view the winter harbor seal population throughout Hempstead Bay, Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 15 and 16, 12:30 p.m. A naturalist is on board to talk about the behavior of seals and other marine life encountered. $20, $17 children. Reservations required. East Marina, Point Lookout. (631) 369-9840.
sleeping beauty, A new rendition of the age-old classic, with audience participation, Saturday, Apr. 15, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
native americans on long island through the seasons, See a demonstration of the way Native Americans daily ac tivities changed through the season, during a gallery tour, Sunday, Apr. 16. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove. 571-8010.
