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...
red grooms: Ruckus in Roslyn is an original exhibition of works by the whimisical pop artist. NCMA curators have worked closely with the artist, his gallery and private collectors to gather together Groom's best known themes. These large and small-scale works show a rich range of the artist's interests. Through Feb. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
william wegman fashion photos showcases the internally renowned photograher's elaborately staged photographs of his Weimariner, Fay Ra, and her numerous descendants. The dogs, wearing human costumes, enact a variety of scenes. Through Feb. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Picasso, Braque & Léger: 20th-Century Modern Masters is an exhibit of rarely-seen prints by three of the most important artists in twentieth-century art who were a major influence on artists of their time and later. Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Fernand Legér were inspired by poets, writers and modern life. Through Feb. 26. Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave.,Huntington.
(631) 351-3250.
Theater and music
a christmas story, The holiday comedy, based on humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the 1940s midwest, ending this weekend, Thursday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
A chorus Line, The vibrant musical, with great song and dance, Friday, Dec. 23, 8:30 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
The nutcracker, Guest artists Bonnie Pickard and Momchil Mladenv, of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Company, perform with the Eglevsky Ballet,Friday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26-27, noon and 5 p.m. $25, $35, $45 ($22.50, $31.50, $40.50 seniors).Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100.
A g-Unit christmas, A holiday concert, with a hip-hop twist, featuring special guests Julez Santana and Dipset, Disturbin the Peace's Bobby Valentino, Keyshia Cole, and Red Café, Monday, Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m. $35.50, $45.50, $55.50 and $75.50 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. (631) 888-9000.
Pajama Tops, A madcap comedy about a philandering husband and wife, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 29-30, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday; $40, New Year's Eve celebration, includes wine, champagne toast, coffee and pastries. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Any Wednesday, A comedy about four people whose paths cross each other under the most unexpected and hilarious circumstances, opening Friday, Dec. 30, 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday; $40, New Year's Celebration, with wine, champagne toast, coffe and pastries. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The amorous ambassador, Comedy about the shenanigans that ensue in a diplomatic family over secret weekend plans involving the Ambassador and his wife, Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $50, New Year's Eve celebration, includes wine and cheese, champagne toast, dessert. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
CHEATERS, A romantic comedy about young lovers whose parents are dating each other without realizing it, and the chaos that ensues when all finally meet, Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $50, New Year's Eve celebration, includes wine and cheese, champagne toast, dessert and a musical revue to ring in the New Year. Studio Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700
And The World Goes 'Round, A musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb from beloved musicals such as Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York and Funny Lady, Saturday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $39, New Year's Eve celebration. Presented by The Gray Wig, Hofstra University's Monroe Lecture Center Theater, Hempstead.
463-6644.
Family
cinderella's christmas, A holiday tale featuring Cinderella in an audience participation adventure, Saturday, Dec.24, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer, Follow Rudolph from a baby reindeer, through "reindeer games," and as he saves Christmas, ending this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Little Stars" Workshop Performance, Create an original story and song, with screen writer Shari Umansky and song writer Bari Koral, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26-27, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel. Celebrate the Festival of Lights, Monday, Dec. 26, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Hear stories about Chanukah traditions and how those traditions are incorporated into holiday activities of today. Make a dreidel and play dreidel games. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Crazy about Cookies!, Delight in a cookie making extravaganza, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Explore traditions celebrated in December that involve sweets. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
Holiday Art Camp, Spice up winter break with fun and funky projects, Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 27-30, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Create "snow family" platter, bubble painted beaded plaque, Murano glass-look dish, "thumb-kin critter" rim plate. Registration required. For ages 6+. ARTrageous! Studio, 5 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 255-5255.
"Written In Light: Building Your Own Camera Obscura" Workshop, Step inside a room-size camera, Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 27 and 29, 1-3 p.m. Walk into a camera and collect images made of light. Build a working camera; shoot pictures, develop them and have them exhibited in LICM galleries. For ages 8-12. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
AmeriKazoo Family Band, Celebrate that American original, the Kazoo, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28-29, 1 and 3 p.m. Join Hoot, Annie and their children for an original musical experience. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
frosty the snowman, Help Frosty and Jenny, the mayor's daughter, save Chillsville, at the holiday musical, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
snowflakes and snowsongs, Sing, dance and laugh along with family favorite Lyle Cogan, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m. Presented by the Town of Hempstead Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Clubhouse, Merrick Road Park Golf Course, Merrick. 292-9000 ext. 382.
Winnie The Pooh, Join Pooh and the gang in a special holiday tale of fun and friendship, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Friday, Dec. 30, 1 p.m. Presented by the Town of Hempstead Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Levittown Hall, Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville. 292-9000 ext. 382.
