Williston Park Concert At The Gazebo
Thursday, July 12
Spotlight New Hyde Park For New Hyde Park Talent
Friday, July 13
New Hyde Park Village Board To Meet
Tuesday, July 17
National Circus Project Coming To Long Island Children’s Museum
On July 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Long Island Children’s Museum, the National Circus Project is coming and bringing some of their best acts. A chance to sit back and enjoy their hysterical acts, then join in the fun and learn all the tricks of the trade. The whole family will enjoy this show. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members), $8 theater only
“Step Into Art” At Long Island Children’s Museum which will be featured until September 2. Enter the framework of famous paintings, arrange works of art into your own art gallery, create a chalk wall mural, and experience art as never before in “Framed: Step into Art,” This imaginative and interactive exhibit is sure to bring out the inner artist in everyone. Uncover an artistic side through a number of creative activities, including: explore Grant Wood’s “Dinner for Threshers” firsthand and sit down for some home cooking before heading to the barn to check on the farm animals. Travel back to the Canadian Rockies in 1916 and discover camping gear like John Singer Sargent would have used. Ride Clementine Hunter’s Big Chicken and helping complete Diego Rivera’s mural “Corn Festival.” View original and famous parodies of “Mona Lisa;” create your own version of Mona Lisa’s enigmatic expression.
Be the artist by creating your own wall mural with chalk and create your own gallery by arranging works of art in frames. Embark on an art hunt and record your responses to the art at a talk back computer station. “Framed: Step into Art” was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children. Under a year, free. $10 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 224-5800 or visit www.licm.org. Upcoming events at the Long Island Children’s Museum include: Early Childhood Programs stART (Story plus Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Messy Afternoons: Saturday, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Wednesday, July 11
Shelter Rock Library Board To Meet
The Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library will hold their next board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library’s community room. The public is invited to attend. The meeting may contain an executive session for discussion of personnel and/or contract issues.
Concert in New Hyde Park Memorial Park
The Jersey Four, a tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at 7 p.m. Just bring a chair or blanket and enjoy. Memorial Park is located between Lincoln and Wilton Avenues in New Hyde Park.
Thursday, July 12
Williston Park Concert At The Gazebo
Williston Park will hold a concert by Elliot Goldberg at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo, corner of Hillside and Concord Avenues, Williston Park.
Friday, July 13
Irish American Society To Hold Dance
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Inc., 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a dance at 8:30 p.m. with music by Liam McLoughlin, direct from Ireland. Fee is $20 per person.
Spotlight New Hyde Park For New Hyde Park Talent
Competition begins and runs every Friday through August 17 at 7 p.m. at the William Gill Theatre atop New Hyde Park Village Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park.
Randy And The Rainbows
Randy and The Rainbows will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue. Group is famous for “Denise, Denise” and other golden oldies.
Saturday, July 14
Volksfest German-American Festival At Plattduetsche Park
The 129th Volksfest German-American Festival will be held on Saturday July 14 and again on Sunday July 15 at Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square. The park opens Saturday at noon and on Sunday the German church service will be held at 9:30 a.m. There will be a free breakfast on Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with paid admission. Saturday afternoon music by Die Spitzbam and Sunday night music by The Foehrer Musik Freunde. Bavarian dancing by Original Enzian Schlierachtaler Stamm Gemeetlichen Enzianer. Dancing also by Koelsche Funkenmariechen. At this time Miss Plattduetsche Queen and Princess Contest will be held. Activities for children include free rides, ice cream parade, magic. Admission is $9, children under 12 free. Plenty of parking. Included will be German food and beer, game stands, imported specialties, shooting in the rifle range for prizes. Raffle prizes are first prize $1500, second prize $750 and third prize-$250. Plus other valuable prizes. For further information please call 354-3131.
Tuesday, July 17
New Hyde Park Village Board To Meet
The New Hyde Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. and the guest at the meeting will be Third Precinct Police Inspector Sean McCarthy.
Wednesday, July 18
The Hillside Library Board To Meet
The Hillside Library Board will meet at the library, 155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 19
Herricks School Board To Hold Regular Meeting
The Herricks School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.
Friday, July 20
It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll
At Clinton Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue at 7:30 p.m. featuring rock ‘n’ roll sounds of today and past decades.
Monday, July 23
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Work Session
The New Hyde Park/Garden City Park will hold a work session to start at 7:30 p.m. at the Manor Oaks School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Wednesday, July 25
Plaza Productions Of Cinderella In The Park
Plaza Productions will present its production of Cinderella in New Hyde Park Memorial Park, at 7 p.m. on Lincoln and Wilton Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Wednesday, August 1
Nassau Pops To Hold Annual Concert
The Nassau Pops will hold its annual concert at 8 p.m. at the Cross Street School (now Schechter) field, corner of Cross Street and Winthrop Street, Williston Park.
Concert In The Park – Cold Spring Harbor Band
A tribute to the music of Billy Joel – at 7 p.m. Featuring Pat Farrell. Memorial Park, between Lincoln and Wilton Avenue, New Hyde Park. (Rain date – Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy.
Friday, August 3
Bad Medicine Musical Tribute To Bon Jovi
The best tribute group to the music of Bon Jovi at 7:30 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, corner of New Hyde Park and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park.
Thursday, August 9
Williston Park Concert At Gazebo
Williston Park will hold a concert by Mid-Island Chapter at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo, corner of Hillside and Concord Avenues, Williston Park.
Friday, August 17
St. Aidan Summer Stage Presents South Pacific
John Hayes, the dynamic director and producer wife Carol are set to produce yet another marvelous musical for Summer Stage, South Pacific. Mega-talented Barbara Murphy will be the choreographer for this production. Show dates in St. Aidan Kirwin Hall, adjacent to St. Aidan Church on Willis Avenue are: Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m., Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m., Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m. Also needed are volunteers to help behind the scenes. For a fun-filled summer, please join the St. Aidan Summer Stage. Come enjoy the show in the newly air-conditioned hall. For further information, please call Father Tom Tassone at 746-6585, ext. 9106.
