The Smothers Brothers
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revered as comedic treasures, original and peerless
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are now marking more than 45 years in show business. It is a record that has surpassed the longevity of all other comedy teams!
Beginning with their '60s primetime comedy series, "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," they have gone on to guest star in numerous television series, play concert engagements throughout the nation, produce videos and hit comedy albums. Their place in comedy history is assured!
Tickets are $60, $50 and $38 (seniors $57, $47, $35). 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 toy, composed of varying materials and sizes. 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.
Theater and music
The effect of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds, Paul Zindel's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. $18 and $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.arenaplayers.org.
evita, The biographical musical, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Fully committed, A one-man play that follows the day in the life of a working actor, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 and 7 p.m. $16 and $18 Saturdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.
(631) 581-2700.
the last night of ballyhoo, Alfred Uhry's Tony Award-winning dramatic comedy about an Atlanta family, ending this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, 8 p.m.; Sunday Nov. 7, 3 p.m. $16 and $18 Saturdays. BroadHollow Theatre Company's Bayway Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip. (631) 581-2700.
the passion of dracula, A new version of the Dracula legend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. $16 Thursdays, $18 Fridays and Sundays, $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
Peter Rowan, Tony Rice & Slaid Cleaves, The "newgrass" singer/songwriters perform, Friday, Nov. 5, 9 p.m. Inter-Media Art Center, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (631) 549-ARTS.
sweeney todd: The Demon barber of fleet Street, Stephen Sondheim's macabre musical, Friday, Nov. 5, 8:30 p.m; Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330.
born Yesterday, Garson Kanin's powerful drama, presented by Lantern Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. $12, $10 seniors and students. Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
Irish one-Act Plays, The Gill Cais Players perform two comedies, "Half a Field" and "After Hours," Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:15 p.m. $15 donation. Saint Agnes Cathedral, Parish Center, 99 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-1008 or (917) 846-3779.
Susan Lucci And REgis Philbin, The entertainers perform together, Saturday, Nov. 6. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury (631) 888-9000.
the american chamber ensemble, "Don Quixote - The First 400 Years," opens the Ensemble's 40th anniversary season, Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. The program includes Maurice Ravel's song cycle "Don Quichotte," with guest artists Chandler Carter on bass, Darius Milhaud's "Scaramouche and "Moritz Moszkowski's "Five Spanish Dances." Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., Hempstead. $10, $8 seniors. 463-6644.
Family
"Georgia on My mind" art workshop, Discover the living forms that inspired Georgia O'Keefe, then create an 0'Keefe-inspired painting, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6-7, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
Peter pan & Wendy, An adventure through Never Neverland, opening this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 6, 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. 6-7, 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, opening this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. $8. 141 BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
The Wizard Of Oz, See Dorothy and her friends, Saturday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury
(631) 888-9000.
