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...
Curatorial Chats presents a three part series with NCMA curator Franklin Hill Perrell, beginning Monday, Dec. 5, 3:30 p.m. He discusses "From Belle ...poque Paris to the NY School: Painters and Their Critics,"exploring the role of critics, journalists, poets and others from the literary world, who became linked with the careers of artists such as Manet, Monet, Lautrec, Picasso, Matisse, Gris, Miro, Pollock, De Kooning and others. $65 ($50 members) series admission; $25 ($20 members) individual lectures. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338, ext. 12.
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.
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. 1-3, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Barbra's wedding, Playwright/actor Daniel Stern's comic turn about a neighor reacting to Barbra Streisand's media-circus wedding, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Brian regan, The young comedian performs, Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $36. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
(631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
A chorus Line, The vibrant musical, with great song and dance, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $18, $14 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Linda Eder: The Holiday Concert, The singer/actress performs holiday favorites, Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $42, $54, $65 ($39, $51, $62 seniors). Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
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. 2-3, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 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. 3, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec 4, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 7, 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.
Brian Setzer orchestra christmas spectacular, A holiday concert, Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $45. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Solid Brass, The brass ensemble in concert, Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Program includes Bizet, Wagner, Handel, Sousa, Joplin, Gershwin, and more. $20. Freeport High School, 50 S. Brookside Ave., Freeport.
toby tobias, Performs "Electrifying Acoustic Music," Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mediterranean Grill & Kebob, 10-12 Franklin Ave.
374-4203.
A Bit of jazz, The music of pianist/composer Frank Owens, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. $15. Unitarian Universalist Church of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 248-8855.
The beach boys holiday show, Mike Love and his gang perform hits and seasonal favorites, Sunday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. $56.50. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
carnival, Celebrate Carnival, at a festive Caribbean party, Saturday, Dec. 3, 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, opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4, 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. 3, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Nutcracker, Ballet Long Island performs excerpts from the holiday favorite, for ages 5-8, Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. $30 (museum members, $25), includes admission for one child and one accompanying adult; $20 each additional person (museum members, $15). Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Nutcracker spectacular, A puppet version of the holiday classic, with tour, Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:45 a.m., 1:45 and 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4; 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.; also Tuesday and Friday. $10. Long Island Puppet Theater, 10 Heitz Place, Hicksville. 932-5469.
rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, Follow Rudolph from a baby reindeer, through "reindeer games," and finally as he saves Christmas, opening this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. BroadHollow Theatre Company, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
sleeping beauty, The timeless classic, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
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. 4, 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.
Crazy about cookies!, Enjoy a cookie-making extravaganza, Sunday, Dec. 4, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Take home a recipe and discuss holiday traditions. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5844 or www.licm.org.
