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...
Familiar strangers is a showing of artwork by Marc Josloff. Through Dec. 18. Foyer Art Gallery, South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport. 623-1204.
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.
Quilt National is an exhibition of 20 art quilts, representing the 13th in a series of biennial international juried competitions and exhibitions of the work of contemporary innovative quilt makers. These competitions demonstrate that quilts have matured into a fine art. Through Dec. 16, Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra Museum, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-5672.
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.
Exhibition Private Tea & Tour offers a behind the scenes glimpse of Nassau County Museum of Art's exhibition, "Red Grooms: Ruckus in Roslyn." Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. It is introduced by director Constance Schwartz, with an exclusive docent-led tour of the exhibit, followed by afternoon tea in the Museum Cafe. $25, $20 members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338, ext. 12.
NCMA's Celebrity Lectures presents an intimate talk by the famed artist Red Grooms, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. In an informal conversation with NCMA director Constance Schwartz, Grooms discusses his art, career and life. A limited number of tickets are available. Those present have the opportunity to purchase a signed exhibition poster that depicts Grooms' famed The Easter Parade. $75, $50 members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338, ext. 12.
Theater and music
adam baum and the jew movie, Long Island premiere of a drama about racist attitudes that lurk in unexpected places, involving a Gentile screenwriter hired to write a movie about anti-Semitism, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 8-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The irish tenors christmas spectacular, John McDermott rejoins Finbar Wright and Anthony Kearns for a holiday concert, Thursday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. $50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
cyndi lauper, The singer performs with guests singer/songwriter Jill Sobule and comedian Sandra Bernhard, Friday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. $45. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
a christmas story, The holiday comedy, based on humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the 1940s midwest, opening this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 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 and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Mashugah, A tragicomic portrait of a Manhattan Upper West Side community of recent Jewish emigres in the '50s, in its Long Island premiere, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
annie, BroadHollow Theatre Company's annual production of the beloved musical, Saturday, Dec.10, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec 11, 2 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
dick Fox's original holiday doowop extravaganza, The golden oldies with Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, Kenny Vance & The Planotones, and more, Saturday, Dec.10, 8 p.m. $45. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Euge Groove, The contemporary jazz saxophonist performs, Saturday Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $37.50, $28.50 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
549-ARTS or www.imactheater.org.
Holiday Serenade, The Oceanside Chorale performs, with pianist Jane Leslie, Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $5 donation. Fulton Avenue School, 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside. 764-2787.
rockaway/five towns symphony orchestra, Soloists Mary Shaw on flute and Heather Donnelly on oboe appear in Salieri's Double Concert for Flute, Oboe and Orchestra, Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $10, $5 seniors and students. Lynbrook High School, Union Ave., Lynbrook. 365-6857.
garden city chamber music society, An all-Schumann program featuring soprano Lauren Skuce and bass baritone Daniel Gross with pianist Marija Stroke, Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855.
Family
carnival, Celebrate Carnival, at a festive Caribbean party, Saturday, Dec.10, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Make flags and a carnival mask to take home. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
cinderella's christmas, A holiday tale featuring Cinderella in an audience participation adventure, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674.
frosty the snowman, Help Frosty and Jenny, the mayor's daughter, save Chillsville, at the holiday musical, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, See Rudolph save Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
Storytelling By The Fireside, Enjoy a reading of "Felicity's Surprise: A Christmas Story," Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1-2:45 p.m. Reservations required. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. 239-1157.
sleeping beauty, The timeless classic, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Charles Dickens' a christmas carol, A dynamic one-man show, with Stuart Whalen, Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $10, $7 students and seniors, $40 for family group. The Church of Ascension Parish Hall, 71 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 766-0693.
Nassau County Museum of Art'sFamily Fun Day, A fun, activity-filled afternoon that celebrates NCMA's current exhibition, "Red Grooms: Ruckus in Roslyn," Sunday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for Town of Hempstead residents. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
