THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Improv Show, The Comedy Shop,Open Mike Night, Pete Correale, Joey Kola and R.C. Smith, Otto & George from the Howard Stern show, All My Children's Bianca and Maggi, Steve Burton from General Hospital, and much more.
GOVERNOR'S Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant, 90 Division Ave., Levittown,
731-3358 (www.govs.com). Comedian showcase Thursdays with host John Trueson, 8 p.m., $10 plus two beverage minimum.
ALWAYS FUN
Baldwin Skate PARK, Baldwin, offers state-of-the-art skating surfaces and modern equipment for skateboarders and in-line skaters. Skaters must be at least seven years old to use the facility. For more information, call 379-3779.
EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day, go sledding, or play some winter golf at While and Blue Courses. For more information, call 572-0200; golf ticket office, 572-0327.
GRANT PARK, Hewlett, has several different parks, and ice skating, for kids of all ages. 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 winter golf. Why wait until spring to play? For more information, call Lido Golf Course at 889-8181, Merrick Road Golf Course at 868-4650 or North Woodmere Park at 571-7814.
Newbridge Arena, Bellmore, offers year-round ice skating for the entire family. A great place for a birthday, the rink offers instruction at all levels of figure skating and hockey. Hockey programs include clinics and leagues for youth and adult. For more information, call 783-6181.
The DeMatteis Pavilion ice skating rink at EAB plaza, Uniondale, is a great place for cold weather fun. The rink offers lessons at all levels, skate rental and snack bar. Group rates are available For more information, call 683-0339.
Exhibits and more...
A cultural reckoning: Ralston Crawford--The jazz photographs is an exhibit of vintage jazz photographs of noted painter Ralston Crawford, in celebration of Black History Month. These photographs reveal the roots of New Orleans Jazz in African-American culture that influenced many visual artists of that era. Through Mar. 12. Molloy College Art Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000.
A moment in time--An exhibition of photographs by lester E. Schenkman offers a glimpse of life in a completely different world. They are featured in Schenkman's new book, "Impressions." The exhibit runs through Mar. 31. Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 766-4341.
A Walk Through The Ages: Chinese Archaic art from the sondra landy goss collection features more than 40 ceramic, jade and bronze objects from 3400 BCE to 220 CE. The exhibit provides a rare look into Chinese history and culture. Hillwood Art Museum, C.W. Post Campus., Northern Blvd., Brookville. 299-4073.
coming up on the SEason: migrant farmworkers in the northeast traces the path of fruits and vegetables we eat and the lives of people who grow and harvest them in the Northeast. Based on five years of fieldwork and documentation, the exhibit examines the world behind the supermarket shelves. Oral history is combined with photography by Drew Harty. There is a special section about Long Island's migrant workers. Long Island Museum, Route 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
pres. lincoln's funeral procession in New York city and Over There! world war I and world war II posters and Artifacts are Hofstra Museum's historically-themed winter exhibits. View a unique collection of manuscripts, illustrations and art works, along with World War I and II posters and personal articles the soldiers carried with them. David Filderman Gallery and Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University's South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Explosive Photography explores the work of leading contemporary photographers, tracing the growth of photography as a major art form. Featured are Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky, Gregory Crewdson, and John Baldessari. The exhibit runs through April 25 at Nassau County Museum of Art. One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Photorealism: Paintings and Sculpture is another winter exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. The companion exhibition to "Explosive Photography" showcases the works of young American artists whose paintings are marked by illusionistic, hyperrealistic techniques. Through April. 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
The power of Music: Works by William Sidney mount is on exhibit at the Art Museum Members Gallery of The Long Island Museum. Seven of Long Island genre painter's William Sidney Mount's music-related works and other artifacts are on display, through June. Rte. 25A, Stony Brook. (631) 751-0066.
Artist Reception, Chat with local artists, who are Hofstra University affiliated instructors, at the opening of an exhibition of their works, Sunday, Mar. 7, 1-4 p.m. The group show, "Giving," runs through Mar. 14. Licht Blick Gallery, Malverne. 561-5654.
Theater and music
Cowbirds, A new play by Blue Point resident D.T. Arcieri about the twisted love of a dysfunctional family, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 5-6, 9 p.m; Sunday, Mar. 7, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Family Values, Jason Milligan's Mafia comedy, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 5-6, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 7, 3 p.m. Also Thursdays. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. (516) 293-0674.
Proof, The drama about family relationships, opens Saturday, Mar. 6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 7, 3 p.m. $18 and $20 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Center Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (631) 581-2700.
same time next year, The popular romantic comedy about a love affair of a couple who rendevous once a year, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 7, 3 p.m. $15 and $16 (Saturday). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Rockaway/Five Towns Symphony orchestra, Presents "A Classical Music Smorgasbord," Saturday, Mar. 6, 8 p.m. Lynbrook High School, Union Ave., Lynbrook. 365-6857.
Saturday night Standup, Comedian Ted Alexandro, from Letterman and Comedy Central, performs, along with other comedy talent to be announced, Saturday, Mar. 6, 8 p.m. $5 cover. Holiday Inn Lounge, Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre. 459-4374.
Family
Elves and the shoemaker, An original production by Theater Workshop Entertainment, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 6-7, 1 and 3 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
sleeping beauty, A new production of the classic tale, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28-29, 1 p.m. Arena Players Second Stage, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0764.
