Coming Attractions

A different kind of soap opera

Verdi's "Aida," performed by the opera company Teatro Lirico D'Europa, is coming to the Tilles Center on Friday, Feb. 2. Verdi wrote the opera in 1870, to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal. The story takes place during the Age of the Pharaohs in Egypt, as the country is preparing to defend itself against the Ethiopian invasion. Aida is an Egyptian slave, Radames is an Egyptian warrior in love with Aida, and Amneris is an Egyptian princess who loves Radames. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Greenvale, (516) 299-3100. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Tickets: $42; $39 seniors/students.

Flights of fancy

Actor George Takei, known as Mr. Sulu of the TV series "Star Trek", will be narrating the Long Island Philharmonic's Feb. 17 concert titled "Flights of Fancy." The symphony will feature a music based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," where Takei lend his voice to several characters. Hear also the theme song from the "Star Trek" series, John William's "The Phantom Menace", and more. Long Island Philharmonic, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Greenvale, Saturday, Feb. 17, Box Office: (631) 293-2222. Tickets: $44, $39, $30, $23.

art

GArvies Point Museum and
Preserve. 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, (516) 571-8010. Showing 29-minute film "American Indian Artist: Medicine Flower and Lone Wolf" Sat., Jan. 20 & Sun., Jan. 21; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; $2 adults, $1 kids under 12.
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History &
Carriages. 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, (631) 751-0066. Sun., Jan. 21, 2-3 p.m.: Eva Rodriguez, curator of "From Cradle to Grave: Works by William Sydney Mount," will be giving a tour of the exhibit. Free with museum admission, $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 under 18.

Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA). One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 484-9337. Through April 11: "Artistry in Glass"; miniature rooms featuring glass artist Emily Brock and painter Eyvind Earle; chandeliers by Phyllis Tucker. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children.

bar bands

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 432-9068. Fri., Jan. 19: DJ and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sun., Jan. 21: DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover.
Backstage. 948 Broadway, Woodmere, (516) 374-9870. Sat., Jan. 20: DJ, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Jan. 24: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.
Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 867-9829. Thurs, Jan. 18, karaoke, ladies $1 domestic tap and well liquor; Fri., Jan 19: Gary Gray and the Blue Roots, (classic blues), 10:30 p.m., no cover. Sat., Jan. 20: Smoking Gun (classic rock) 10:30 p.m., no cover.
Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, (516) 766-9822.Fri., Jan.19: Zero Tolerance (rock), 10 p.m., $5; Sat., Jan. 20: The Smoke Daddys (rock) ,10 p.m., $5. Tues., Jan. 23, open mike jam, 10. p.m., free bbq, no cover.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 542-0723. Thurs., Jan. 18 & Fri., Jan. 19: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover. Jan. 20: Mike Taylor (classic rock); 10:00 p.m., $ 5.
Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, (516) 887-9106. Fri., Jan. 19: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Jan. 24: open mike night, with host Jeorge from the Blue Scoobies, 8 p.m., no cover.
The INN. 943 W. Beech St., Long Beach, (516) 432-9220. Sat., Jan. 20: Wine With Sue (classic rock),11 p.m.., no cover.
Mulcahy's Rock-N-Roll Sports Bar. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, (516) 826-6857. Thurs., Jan. 18: The Blackstones, $2.00 bottled beer, drinks and shots; Mon., Jan. 22: DJ Ben-E, $2.50 bottled beer and drinks.
The Touch Bar. 4135 Austin Blvd., Island Park, (516) 670-8617. Sun., Jan. 21: "Posics," Lisa Itts (acoustic groove rock), poets Paula Curci & Zoe Jade Austin, open mic for music and poetry, 7-10 p.m., $4.

comedy

The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore. Fri., Jan. 19: Goumba Johnny, Greg Carey & Randy Levin, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m., $12 + 2 drink min. Sat., Jan 20: Greg Carey & Randy Levin, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m., $12 + 2 drink min.
Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, 731-3358. Thurs., Jan. 18, comedian showcase John Trueson (host), Vinny DiMartino, Greg Vaccariello, Harry Friedman, 8 p.m., $10 + 2 beverage min.; Fri., Jan. 19, Sat., Jan. 20, and Sun., Jan. 21: Angel Salazar, 8 &10:30 p.m.,Sunday only at 8, $12.50 + 2 beverage min.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, (516) 794-9770. Wed., Jan. 24: Street Corner Socity; 25 & over, $3.
Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, (516) 481-8915. Fri., Jan. 19: R&B. reggae, hip-hop; Sat., Jan. 20: Top 40, dance, 10 p.m., guys 25 & over and jackets; ladies 23 & over, $10.
Regine. 2565 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, (516) 579-2131. Fri., Jan. 19 & Sat. Jan. 20: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), 8 p.m., $7.
Slam. 3942 Long Beach Road, Island Park, 454-7526. Fri., Jan. 19: Fat (power pop, rap, metal), 10 p.m. Club admission,, $10; 18 to enter, ladies 21 & over free before 11.

ice skating

Newbridge Arena. 2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore, 783-6181.Until April 1: Indoor rink; Fri. sessions: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 4 - 6 p.m., 8 - 10 p.m. (live DJ night); Sat. sessions: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m., 8 - 10 p.m.; Sun. sessions: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m.; Mon. sessions: 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 4 - 6 p.m.; General admission, $6; Hempstead residents, $5; kids under 5, Mon.-Fri. before 6 p.m. with paid adult, free. Skate rental, $3.50.
Freeport Recreation Center. 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, 377-2310. Until April 1: Indoor rink; Tues./Thurs. sessions: 4 - 6 p.m.; Fri. sessions: 7:45-9:45 p.m.; Sat./Sun. sessions: 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m.. Fri.: Open scrimmage: 4 - 6 p.m., $5, ages 11 & up. Freeport residents: $4/session adult, $2/session child; General admission: $6/session; Skate rental, $2.

Grant Park. Broadway & Sheridan Avenues, Hewlett, 571-7821. Until early March: Outdoor rink; everyday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also 8:30 p.m.; Fri. puck shoot, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Nassau residents $5, child. $3; General admission $10, child $6.
Long Beach Ice Arena. 150 West Bay Drive, Long Beach, (516) 431-6500. Until late March: Monday to Friday: 8:45 -10 a.m. Tuesdays also 5 - 7 p.m.; Fridays also 1 - 3 p.m. & 3:15 -5:15 p.m.; Saturdays: 11:45 - 1:30 p.m., 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. & 8:45 - 10:30 p.m.; Sundays: 11:45 - 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. General admission: $6.50, kids 12 & under $5; Skate rental $3.

Kid Stuff

"Alice In Wonderland". Fantasy Playhouse, 317 Merrick Road, Lynbrook. Through Sun., Jan. 28: Sat. & Sun, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.; $8. In this modernized version of the classic story, Alice chases the rabbit into a television set, instead of a hole in the ground.

theater

"Me and Jezebel". Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater, Hofstra University, California Avenue, Hempstead, (516) 463-6644. Through Sun., Jan. 28: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; p.m.;, Sun. 2 p.m. $17, seniors $14.