Event Calendar

April 4 - August 31, 2009 Planting Fields Arboretum and Coe Hall Mansion Open For Season

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

April is a great time to visit the arboretum to enjoy the magnificent Magnolia collection located on the west side of the Coe Hall Mansion. Visitors can enjoy the spring display in the Main Greenhouse as well and have a tasty bite to eat at the Garden Cafe by Periwinkles on weekends only. Starting on Saturday, April 4th and running through Monday, August 31st, the "Fabulous Fakes" Kenneth Jay Lane Exhibition will be on display in the Manor House. Exhibition hours are 11:30am - 3:30pm. A selection of Kenneth Jay Lane merchandise will be available for purchase at the Gift Shop inside the Visitor's Center. Exhibition Fee: $6.50 adults/$5 Seniors/$3.50 Students/Members and children under 12 are free. The exhibition fee also includes children's activities and a self-guided tour of Coe Hall. For more information call (516) 922-8600 or visit www.plantingfields.org. Admission to the park is $6 except for special events. The grounds are open 9am - 5pm and the Main Greenhouse and Camellia Greenhouse are open 10am - 4pm daily. The Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is located in Oyster Bay.

June 4 - August 20, 2009 Free Concerts in Oyster Bay

Downtown Oyster Bay

With over a dozen free, live performances in and around the downtown of Oyster Bay, the area will be abuzz with music and good times. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket, a picnic and a bottle of wine to enjoy the experience. Most concerts will be held on Audrey Avenue in downtown Oyster Bay on Tuesdays and Thursdays but there are some that have other unique venues that compliment the performance. June 4-Lost Time; June 11-Ian Blake; June 18-Summer Solstice Celebration Fundraiser at Sagamore Yacht Club-tickets $50; June 25-Chris Gotzenberg; July 2-The Blaggards; July 9-Janine DiNatalie; July 16-Stout!; July 23-Oyster Bay Community Band; July 30-Strike The Bell; August 6-Judy Garland Review; August 13-Strummin and Drummin; August 20-Family Sing-A-Long. For more information, call (516) 922-6982 or visit www.oysterbaymainstreet.org.

June 5 - July 5, 2009 The Big Apple Circus

Eisenhower Park

The Big Apple Circus presents its all-new show featuring renowned circus artists from around the world. This year's performers come from America, Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, England, France, Germany, Italy and Russia. These artists perform under the Big Apple Big Top in the theatrical focus of one ring, with no seat being more than 50 feet away. For more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org. Eisenhower Park is in East Meadow.

June 7 - September 7, 2009 Napoleon & Eugenie - Opulent Splendor Of France's Second Empire

Nassau County Museum of Art

The incredible splendor of France's Second Empire is celebrated with paintings, sculptures, decorative objects, memorabilia and historic artifacts that reflect the Imperial Court of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie. For more information call (516) 484-9338 ext. 12 or visit www.nassaumuseum.com.

June 7 - September 7, 2009 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Nassau County Museum of Art

Indoors and out, the Ridder MiniArtMuseum for Children is the enthralling setting for a magical museum experience! Pathways to the MiniArtMuseum pass enchanted gardens, a giant chessboard, the Queen's croquet grounds, and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. The entranceway features a looking glass that beckons children in to see even more magical sights. The Ridder MiniArtMuseum of Children is open Tuesdays - Sundays, 12noon - 4:30pm. For more information visit www.nassaumuseum.com. The Nassau County Museum of Art is located in Roslyn Harbor.

June 8 - August 3, 2009 Long Island State Parks Summer Run Series

Long Island State Parks

Attention all runners! Get ready for another exciting Long Island State Parks' Summer Run Series. Sign up and be part of the most successful running series on Long Island. Sponsored by Long Island State Parks, WBAB, WBLI, Newsday, New Living Magazine, Long Island Philharmonic, Dover Caterers, Super Runners Shop and Odwalla. This eight week running series offers island-wide competition, exciting prizes, free refreshments and Long Island's Largest Finale Hero Party! Races start on June 8th, at 7pm. A full series (8 races/8 parks) cost $55 if postmarked on or before May 27th. Single race entry (day of race) $15. Final race, August 3rd at Jones Beach: $20 (day of race registration only). Only the first 2500 registrants will be accepted regardless of postmark date. Register online at: www.flrrt.com or www.active.com or call (631) 321-3510.

June 8 - October, 2009 Falaise Mansion at Sands Point Preserve

The Sands Point Preserve

The Falaise Mansion on the grounds of the 216-acre Sands Point Preserve is now open for guided tours, four days a week. From Thursday to Sunday, every hour on the hour starting at noon until 3pm, be part of a bygone era as you take in the surroundings of the former home of Harry Guggenheim. Done in what is described as eclectic French style, this stately manor home features an enclosed courtyard with pool, thickly mortared brick walls and a view of the water. Fees are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. For more information, call (516) 571-7900 or visit www.sandspointpreserve.org.

June 23 - July 28, 2009 TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN - IMAX Experience

IMAX Theater at the Cradle of Aviation

The highly anticipated sequel is here! Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in all its visual and audio impact will be presented at the The Leroy R. and Rose W. Grumman IMAX dome which provides a unique sense of sound and sight. The theater is specially designed to give everyone the best seat in the house. Because of the loud volume, IMAX is not recommended for children under the age of five. For more information and show times, call (516) 572-4012 or visit www.cradleofaviation.org/IMAX. The IMAX dome is located in the Cradle of Aviation at Museum Row.

June 28 - August 31, 2009 Free International Night Concerts

Eisenhower Park Lakeside Theater

Enjoy internationally-themed concerts in the beautiful Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater in Nassau County's Eisenhower Park. Concerts start at 7:30PM.
June 28 Turkish-American Night; June 29 Russian-American Night; July 5 Greek-American Night; July 6 German American Night; July 12 Polish-American Night; July 13 Bangladesh-American Night; July 19 African-American Night; July 20 Latino-American Night; July 26 Korean-American Night; August 2 Chinese-American Night; August 3 Irish-American Night; August 9 Parkistani-American Night; August 16 Armenian-American Night; August 17 Ukranian-American Night; August 23 Indian-American Night; August 24 Scandanavian-American Night; August 31 Israeli-American Night. For more information, call (516) 572-0348 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks. Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow.

June 30 - September 27, 2009 Let's Discover Nature

Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park

Special times in a special place. All programs require advance registration and reservations may be made two weeks prior by calling (516) 679-7254. There will be a fee of $4 per person and children under 3 are free. Parking fee must be paid during fee collection season.

Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), Thursdays or Saturdays, 10:30am-11:30am (Parent and Child. Hands-on activities)
June 30 - Nature Tees (you supply the T-shirt); July 16 & 18 - Beach Art; August 1 & 6 - Crabby Crabs; September 10 & 12 - Flutterbys
Fun For Kids (ages 6-12), Going, Going, Almost Gone: Endangered Species - July 25th (10:30am-Noon); Beach Art - August 2 (1:30-3pm); Life in a Shell - September 6 (1:30-3pm).
Adult Ed-Ventures (ages 18 & up), Plover Hike - July 19 (9-11am); History Walk - August 7 (6pm - 8pm. Learn about the buildings of Jones Beach); Hawk Migration - September 20 (9-10:30am); Butterfiles - September 27 (8-10am);
Family Adventures, Bay Walk - July 11 (1:30-3pm); Let's Get Crabby - July 26 (1:30 - 3pm); Bay Walk at Sunset - August 14th (6:30-8pm); High Tide Splash - August 15 (1-2:30pm - Bring water shoes!); Day Walk- September 5 (1:30-3pm); Birds of Prey - September 19 (11am-Noon); Monarch Butterfly/The Might Migrator - September 26 (10:30am-Noon)

Advanced reservations are required. Call (516) 679-7254. For more information, visit www.nysparks.state.ny.us. The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center is in Jones Beach State Park.

July 4, 2009 Fireworks Spectacular

Jones Beach State Park

The perfect way to celebrate the holiday. Come early for a good spot and watch this incredible display of pyro-technics just off the shores of Jones Beach State Park. The show will be simulcast on WALK-FM 97.5 and starts at 9:30pm, on (when else?) Saturday, July 4th. State Park vehicle use fee of $8 is in effect for all vehicles until 9:30pm. For more information, call (631) 321-3510 or visit www.nysparks.state.ny.us/events.

July 4-5, 2009 Independence Day Festivities at Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Bring your family and friends, dressed in your best patriotic attire to join the activities at Sagamore Hill on July 4th and 5th. Events are free.
July 4th-
11AM - "Birds of Prey" demonstration includes a hawk, owl and falcon.
12 noon - 4pm - Children's Crafts activities
1pm - Equestrian demonstration featuring "Rough Rider" re-enactors.
1:30pm - Old-fashioned kid's games
2pm - Sagamore Hill Band concert on the lawn (bring a blanket or chair)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, ice cream and soft drinks will be available for sale
July 5th
2pm - Professional Storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Ideal for families with elementary school children.

For more information, call (516) 922-4788 or visit www.nps.gov/sahi. Sagamore Hill Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt's home, is located at 12 Sagamore Hill Road in Oyster Bay.

July 4, 2009 1860s July Fourth Celebration!

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Experience what Independence Day was like in 1865 at the historically rich Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Be part of the celebration when Union soldiers return from the Civil War to a marching band (2pm) and then hear period music from the Old Bethpage Brass Band (3:15pm). The soldiers will drill one last time and fire a salute to fallen comrades. This year, there will be a "base ball" game played to 1880s rules, equipment and uniforms between the Glen Head Zig Zags and the New York Mutuals. Hours are 10am - 4pm Wednesday thru Friday and 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Fees: $7 for children 5-12, seniors and volunteer fire fighters; $10 for adults. Children under 5 are free. For more information, call (516) 572-8400 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks. The Old Bethpage Village Restoration is located at exit 48 on the Long Island Expressway.

July 9 - 19, 2009 Long Island International Film Expo

Bellmore Cinema

The 12th Annual Long Island International Film Expo will feature the work of independent film makers in all genres of film. Past festivals have hosted from 50 - 155 short and feature length independent films from all over the globe during the week long festival. The expo concludes with a gala awards ceremony. Tickets for a film block, all-day and entire festival are available. For more information, call (516) 783-3199 or visit www.liifilmexpo.org. The Long Island International Film Expo is held in Bellmore.

July 10-11, 2009 Lewis Black

Capital One Bank Theatre

Lewis Black will hold court for two shows and nothing is safe from his unique brand of observational humor. His delivery is both curmudgeonly and crafty and you are sure to find yourself caught up in his wonderful web of comedic styling. Both shows start at 8pm. For more information, call (516) 334-0800 or visit www.capitalonetheatre.com. The Capital One Bank Theatre is located on Brush Hollow Road in Westbury.

July 11, 2009 John Tesh In Concert

Tilles Center at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

The multi-talented John Tesh returns to his Long Island roots for one-night only at the Tilles Center. The concert starts at 7:30pm, however a VIP dinner with John Tesh is available for $100 ticket buyers at 5pm. Ticket prices are $12, $35 and $100. Call for more details at (516) 299-3100 or visit www.tillescenter.org. The Tilles Center on the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University is located on Northern Boulevard in Brookville.

July 19-21, 2009 Jonas Brothers in Concert

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Appearing for three days, the Grammy Award winning Jonas Brothers will be performing songs from their latest album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times. Currently on a world-tour, be sure to get tickets early to avoid being closed out. All shows start at 7:30pm and feature American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks as the opening act. For more information, call (516) 794-9300 or visit www.nassaucoliseum.com. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located in Uniondale.