billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly.
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.
Jesse's Lip Smackin Roadhouse 1810 Merrick Rd., Merrick, 379-7140. Southern comfort food, as featured on Emeril Live! Open mike night, Mondays; blues jam, Wednesdays; varied blues bands, Friday and Saturday nights. No cover, two beverage minimum.
ALWAYS FUN
Baldwin Skate Park, Baldwin, offers state of the art skating surfaces and 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.
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. Merrick Road Golf Course is home to South Shore Ladies Club. New members are always welcome. Obtain an application at the Clubhouse during business hours.
Norman J. Levy Park and preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park 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.
cast calls
Bel Canto Chorale of Wantagh seeks singers for its Holiday 2005 concert. The performance takes place Dec. 10. An open house for prospective members will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m, followed by auditions on Sunday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Both take place at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. For an appointment call (516) 826-6344.
The Oceanside chorale holds a special open house rehearsal for new members, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m. Men, women and young adults are invited. It takes place at Merle Avenue School, Oceanside. For further information call (516) 764-2787.
Exhibits and more...
Fantasy in Miniature is a special exhibit in which miniaturist artisans have created original pieces dealing with fantasy. Among the works is a three-dimensional interpretation of Keats' poem "La Belle Sans Merci." Through Oct. 10. Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
MASTER ARTWORKS FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS presents an intriguing glimpse behind the closed doors of some of the region's most important private art collections. View works by Impressionist and Modern masters such as Monet, Renoir, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, de Chirico, Utrilllo, Léger, Dubuffet, and many more. Americans represented in the show include Chase, Sargent, Wyeth, Henri, Sloan, Hopper, de Kooning, and Lichtenstein. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, Main Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
POSTERS OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION: 1917-1929 features 40 posters portraying the era of the Russian Revolution. The posters convey a spectrum of political and historic issues and vividly demonstrate the use of imagery for propaganda purposes. Through Nov. 6. Nassau County Museum of Art, Second Floor Galleries, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
484-9337.
A Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget's Paris and Berenice Abbott 's New York is an exhibition of architectural photography, that examines the work of two artists linked to each other and to the development of modern photography. Through Oct. 25. Hofstra Museum's Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University, Hempstead. 463-5672 or www.hofstra.edu/museum.
Tricounty artists of Long Island fall membership exhibition features the works of local artists. Through Sept. 30. Wisser Memorial Library, New York Institute of Technology, Northern Blvd., Old Westbury. 626-9708.
ninth annual great marques concour is a showcase of top BMW, Porsche and Aston-Martin cars, classic and new, presented by the New York Chapter of BMW Car Clubs, Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury, Rd. 333-0048.
Theater and music
blithe spirit, Noel Coward's hilarious comedy, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 15-17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
David Bromberg Quartet, performs with Angel Band, Friday, Sept. 16, 9 p.m. $45. $34 members. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-9666.
The Mercy seat, A gripping drama centered around events of 9/11, opening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, A sensitive comedy about a relationship between a dance instructor and an attractive elderly widow, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. $18, $14 ages16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip.
(631) 581-2700.
Enchanted April, A romantic comedy of two proper London housewives who find happiness and romance at an Italian villa, opening this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2 and 8 p.m. $20, $18 seniors, $14 ages 16 and under. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Centre Stage at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
(631) 581-2700.
Grease, The joyful musical about those high school days, opening this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Jay Black & The Americans, In concert, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. North Fork Theatre at Westbury. (631) 888-9000 or www.northforktheatre.com.
A Letter From Ethel Kennedy, A heartfelt dramatic comedy about family relationships, opening this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
Ragtime, The musical, based on E.L. Doctorow's novel about turn-of-the-century America, Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. $29, $26 and $12 students. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Long Island Philharmonic, Performs "Dance and Romance," Sunday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $28, $28 and $50. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte 25A, Brookville. 299-3100.
Family
Aladdin, The tale of Aladdin and the friendly genie, in audience participation adventure, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players, Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Medieval Festival, Step back in time to days of royal revelry, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, 11-5 p.m. Jousting, music and dance, fashion show, medieval puppet show, and games for young and old. $7 adult admission, $4 children 4-14. Sands Point Preserve, 95 Middleneck Rd., Sands Point.
(516) 571-7900.
