Coming Attractions

Romance on ice

Not just a movie and a musical, "Beauty and the Beast" is now also a figure skating performance. See Belle, the Beast, village bully Gaston, and dainty Mrs. Potts perform this classic French tale in a new medum. Disney On Ice's "Beauty and the Beast" is coming Jan. 16-21 to the Nassau Coliseum, located at 1255 Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale. Showtimes are Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; Thurs. 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. ; Tickets are $42, $23, $18 and $14. Info: (631) 888-9000.

Santa's view

"Magical Sleigh Ride" Story Hour. Guided by museum educators, children ages 3 to 5 will explore the museum's sleighs and carriages. The hour will include a make-believe sleigh ride, hands-on project and storybook reading. Register early for this popular event. The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, 751-0066, ext. 212. Mon. Jan. 22-Tues.Jan. 23: 10 a.m.; Wed. Jan.24-Fri. Jan. 26: 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per child, with parent participation.

art

The Heckscher Museum Of Art. 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, (631) 351-3250. Through Sun., Jan. 21: "Aaron Copland's America"; depictions of the composer by a diverse group of American artists and photographers; also explores Copland's vision of the American spirit with parallel works by Picasso, Chagall, O'Keefe and others. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; suggested admission $3 adults, $1 children.

The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages. 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, (631) 751-0066. Sun, Jan. 7: Curator's tour of exhibition "Currier & Ives: Printmakers to the American People," featuring 72 original color lithographs; 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. Tour is free with museum admission, $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 ages 6-17, free under age 6.

Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA). One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 484-9337. Through Sun., Jan. 14: "Surrealism"; works by Dali, Ernst, Magritte, Picasso, de Chirico and others; 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 music

Austins Pub & Grill. 4000 Austin Blvd., Island Park, 432-9068. Fri., Jan. 5: DJ and karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover; Sun., Jan. 7: DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover.

Backstage. 948 Broadway, Woodmere, 374-9870. Sat., Jan. 6: DJ, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Jan. 10: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.

Cafe Oasis. 779 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, 516-867-9829. Fri., Jan. 5: Phil and the Bikini Lines (classic rock), 10:30 p.m., no cover; Sat., Jan. 6: Night Owl (classic rock), 10:30 p.m., no cover.

Calico Jacks. 3297 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, 766-9822. Fri., Jan. 5: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (rock), 10 p.m., $5.

Callahan's. 1964 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, 542-0723. Thurs., Jan. 4- Fri., Jan. 5: karaoke, 10 p.m., no cover.

Ground Zero. 1894 Newbridge Road, Bellmore, 826-9395. Thurs., Jan. 4 & Tues., Jan. 9: punk bands, 8-11 p.m., $5, 18 & up; Fri., Jan. 5: alternative rock groups, 21 & up, 9-1 a.m., $5 -$8; Sat., Jan. 6: Avarice + other alternative rock groups, 9-12 a.m., 21 & up; Sun,Jan.5: DJ Rich, 8-11pm.

Harry G's By The Sea. 6 Fifth Ave., East Rockaway, 887-9106. Fri., Jan. 5: karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wed., Jan. 10: open mike night, with host Jeorge from the Blue Scoobies, 8 p.m., no cover.

MacArthur Park Restaurant.

1 Maple Ave., Rockville Centre, 766-8375. Sat., Jan. 6: Old Inner Soul Band (classic rock), 10, no cover.

comedy

The Brokerage. 2797 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore. Fri., Jan. 5-Sat., Jan. 6: Quentin Heggs, Ron Smith, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12 + 2 drink min.

Governor's Comedy Cabaret and Restaurant. 90 Division Ave., Levittown, 731-3358. Fri., Jan. 5: John Balby, 8 & 11 p.m., $17 + 2 drink min. Sat., Jan. 6: Todd Barry, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $12.50 + 2 drink min.

dance clubs

Chelsea Street. 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, 794-9770. Wed., Jan. 10: The Chaperons (classic rock), 30 & over, 9:30 p.m., $3, free before 7.

Oz Nightclub. 514 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, 481-8915. Fri., Jan. 5: R&B, Sun., Jan. 7: Top 40, house, 10 p.m., guys 25 & over and jackets; ladies 23 & over, $10.

Regine. 2565 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, 579-2131. Fri., Jan. 5: DJ Jenny Costa (classic disco, mixed with house), professional singles night, must be 28 & over, 8 p.m., $7.

Slam. 3942 Long Beach Road, Island Park, 454-7526. Fri., Jan. 5: Recovery Party (from the holidays), rock music, 10 p.m., $10, 18 to enter, ladies 21 & over free before 11, guys 21 & over half price 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.

Kid Stuff

Sports cards and collectibles show. L.I. Marriot Hotel, 101 James Doolittle Boulevard, Uniondale. Jan. 7: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $3.50, kids 6 & under free. Jon Matlack and Felix Millan of the '73 Mets signing autographs.

"Dinosaurs 2000" exhibit. Sands Point Preserve, Nassau Dept. of Recreation and Parks, 95 Middleneck Rd., Port Washington, 571-7900. Through Feb. 25: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $6 adults, $3 ages 3-12, $4 seniors. See lifelike, robotic dinosaurs such as Coelophysis, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

theater

Annie. Cultural Arts Playhouse. 714 Old Bethpage Road, Old Bethpage, 694-3330. Through Jan. 13: Fri. 8:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $18 adults; $16 child./seniors