Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn delights audiences as one of the most compelling young artists on the international concert circuit. She was cited as America's best young classicial musician by Time Magazine in 2001, one of many honors she has received.
Admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 10, Hahn made her major orchestra debut a year and a half later with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Remaining tickets are $75 and $50 (seniors $72 and $47). Tickets are available from TillesCharge at (516) 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.
ALWAYS FUNNY
THE BROKERAGE CLUB 2797 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 785-8655. Varied show schedule, including Goumba Johnny and The Italian Show, Open Mike Night, The Funniest Jewish Comic,Improv & Comedy Night, Mitch Walters, Paul Mercurio $5 Comic Night, All My Children's Jacob Young and Justin Bruening, and much more.
billy brady's saloon/restaurant 677 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 485-2320. Entertainment weekly. No cover.
C.J. Wellington's 30 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square, 326-4990. Great grub and entertainment. There's something going on every weekend!
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.
the inn 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, 432-9220. Live music venue features the east coast's hottest acts every Friday and Saturday. DJ Tim spins until 4 a.m. Open Mic Night, Wednesdays.
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. For more information, call 379-3779.
Echo Park Indoor Pool
Complex, is a great place for year-round fun. 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, picnic areas, roller skating rink and tennis courts. 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 & Preserve, Merrick, is a fascinating place for a family outing. The park offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trail, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. A staff of park rangers is on hand for guided tours. For more information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
playing, learning, working in Amsterdam's golden age: Jan Luyken's mirrors of daily life focuses on life in 17th century Holland. It is seen through the more than 110 pen and ink drawings and prints of Dutch author/illustrator Jan Luyken. Through Dec. 5. Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra Museum, Hofstra University, Hempstead.
463-5672.
the Provost Collects: dreidels as art features dreidels, which are used during Chanukah, often by children, from the collection of Hofstra University Provost Herman A. Berliner. The dreidels in this exhibition are considered works of art, rather than toys. Through Dec. 17. David A. Filerman Gallery, 9th Floor, Axinn Library, Hofstra University, Hempstead.
463-5672
Locals showcases the paintings, photographs, watercolors and sketches of area artists. Through Dec. 31. Orchid Gallery, 45 Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-2943.
Artist with attitude is an exhibit of thought-provoking paintings that highlight the Harlem Jazz era by self-taught artist Hulbert Waldroup. His work uses images and painting styles to provoke thoughts and feelings. Through Jan. 15. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS.
Fernando botero: works on paper is an exhibition of the famed Columbian artist's personal collection of his own works. His figural portrayals explore the human condition, spanning politics, history, romance, and family. Through Feb. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Young Visionaries showcases international artists representing several distinct cultures. Artists on exhibit include Enrique Martinez Celaya of Cuba and Wangeechi Mutu of Nairobi. Through Feb. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337.
Dried Flower Workshop, Create a seasonal centerpiece for the Thanskgiving table, Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30, $25 members. Registration required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Contemporary artists at old Westbury Gardens, Lecture program presented by artists from New York Studio School, who display and discuss works created at the Gardens, Sunday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m. $8, members free. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 333-0048.
Theater and music
the passion of dracula, A new version of the Dracula legend, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 18-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $16 Thursdays, $18 Fridays and Sundays, $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
evita, The biographical musical, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Jacob Marley's christmas carol, Tom Mula's new perspective on the holiday classic, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $18 and $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale.
293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
Jazz for peace, Jazz vocalist Rick DellaRatta performs a benefit concert, Friday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m $30. Jonathan's Restaurant, 3000 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park.
(212) 947-1104 or www.jazzforpeace.org.
A Pushcart Named Desire, An original musical comedy, sponsored by Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook Sisterhood and Men's Club, Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 and 7:30 p.m. $20 and $12 students. Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook, 1 Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook. 593-4004 ext. 110.
The Art of Dining, A comic look at an "in-home" restaurant, opening this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. $16 and $18 (Saturdays). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Moscow Virtuosi, Violinist Vladimir Spivakov conducts the chamber ensemble, Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville. (516) 299-3100.
Argentina Express, Soprano Iren Failenbogen and pianist Alexander Wu perform classical and popular Argentine music, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport.
379-3274.
masters of popular american song, Three of New York's top cabaret performers sing and discuss favorite songs, Sunday, Nov. 21, 7-9:30 p.m. $30. Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC-Long Beach Division, 310 National Blvd., Long Beach. 431-2929.
Family
Ballet Long Island presents Peter and the wolf, An imaginative rendition that explores the wonders of music and dance, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-21, 1 and 3 p.m. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Peter pan & Wendy, An adventure through Never Neverland, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. $8. BroadHollow Theatre Company's BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
pinocchio, A participation version of the classic tale, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-21, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Who took tom the turkey?, Find out what happened to Tom at this Thanksgiving mystery musical, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. $8. 141 BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
