Antares consists of four virtuoso instrumentalists on violin, piano, clarinet, and cello. The ensemble draws on a vast and colorful repertoire, playing as a quartet, trio and duo. This versatility enables them to perform concerts that span the traditional eras of classical music, from the 18th century through the music of today.
Hailed by critics for "powerful virtuosity and striking razor-sharp ensemble playing," Antares was named First Prize Winner of the 2002 Concert Artists Guild Competition, and has received numerous other honors.
Tickets are $30; available at (516) 922-0061 or www.FOTApresents.org.
Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.
Coe Hall, Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay.
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
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.
DeMatteis Pavilion ice skating rink at EAB Plaza, Uniondale, is open daily for cold-weather fun. Rink provides skate rentals, snack bar, group lessons. For more information, call 683-0303 or www.eabplaza.com.
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 an ice 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 & 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...
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.
Locals showcases the paintings, photographs, watercolors and sketches of area artists. Through Dec. 31. Orchid Gallery, 45 Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-2943.
"Women In the park" Portraits en plain air is an exhibit of 35 paintings in oils and watercolor. The artists represented include Robert Holden, Albert Wasserman, Kenneth Wilkinson, Chao-Min Liu and Albert Herr. Their unique vision of Central Park is seen in this exhibit. Through Jan. 8. LichtBlick Studios, 73 Church St., Malverne. 561-5654 or www.LichtBlickStudios.com
joseph Phibas: photography in prints displays works inspired by Japanese printmakers of the Edo period. Through Dec. 26. Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 766-4342.
Young Visionaries showcases international artists representing 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.
Young latin contemporaries features the work of important artists of Latin American heritage -- German Perez, Francisco Villagran, Margarita Friedman, Jorge Gutarra and others -- who are from the New York area. Their work, mostly figurative, is done in a diversity of styles and subjects that explore their common tradition. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.
Theater and music
No Sex please we're british, Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot's comedy, opening this weekend, Thursday, Dec. 23, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, 3 p.m. $16 Thursdays, $18 Fridays and Sundays, $22 Saturdays. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
fools, A comic look at a Russian village cursed with "chronic stupidity," Sunday, Dec. 26, 3 p.m. $16 and $18 (Saturdays). BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, Andrew Lloyd Webber's biblical musical, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. $16-$20, $14 students. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale.
(631) 218-2810.
West Side story, The beloved musical, Sunday, Dec. 26, 3 p.m. $16, $12 seniors and students for Friday and Sunday shows. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Musical Director wanted, By the Long Beach Theatre Guild for its March, 2005 performances of "Meet Me In St. Louis." Call 432-2600 for more information or to apply.
Family
santa, An original production by Theatre Workshop Entertainment, Thursday, Dec. 23, 4:30 p.m. Fantasy Live Theater, 48 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. 599-1982.
Cinderella, The beloved fairy tale, Sunday, Dec. 26, 12 p.m. $8. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Frosty the snowman, Help Frosty and Jenny save Chillsville, Sunday, Dec. 26, 12 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 28, 12 p.m. $8. 141 BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
"Nutcracker spectacular" puppet show, Enjoy a puppet show, then take a tour, Sunday, Dec. 26, 10:45 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 10:45 a.m., 12:45 and 4 p.m. Long Island Puppet Museum, 10 Heitz Pl., Hicksville. 932-5469.
"waves of blue: seeing the ocean with artist's eyes" workshop, Explore the way artists express their relationship to the ocean, Sunday, Dec. 26, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Use memories, poetry, and paints to create a painting of the ocean. Suitable for ages 7+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
The velveteen rabbit, The classic story of the stuffed rabbit made real by a boy's love, Sunday, Dec. 26, 1 p.m. $8. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
written In light: building your own camera obscura, Collect images made of light, then build a camera, Monday, Dec. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. Suitable for ages 8+. Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800.
