Black History Month Dinner Celebration
Thursday, Feb. 19
WinterFolk Is Coming
Friday, Feb. 20
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, Feb. 23
Thursday, Feb. 19
13th Annual Black History Month Dinner Celebration
The guest speaker will be Chris Bernard (‘99), Vice President of Player Development, Marketing and Team Operations for the New York Knicks. 6:30 p.m. $30. Adelphi University Campbell Lounge, Center for Recreation & Sports. Garden City. For more information, please call 516-877-4294.
Friday, Feb. 20
WinterFolk Is Coming
On Friday, Feb. 20, Our Times Coffeehouse will be hosting Gathering Time, The folk trio will be playing “WinterFolk,” a program of special songs for the snow season. The threesome of Stu Markus, Hillary Foxsong and newest member Gerry McKeveny, just released its latest CD, When One Door Closes. WFUV’s John Platt has written that they are “among the finest performers in the New York metropolitan area, whatever the size of the venue, from a house concert to an outdoor festival,” with “harmonies that can charm the birds out of the trees, strong original songs, and a savvy repertoire of cover songs, ranging from traditional folk to classic rock. They appeal to audiences of all ages.” Voted best band runner-up (and top folk band) in the 2011 Long Island Press readers’ poll, Gathering Time is like a high-energy Peter, Paul & Mary or a co-ed Crosby, Stills & Nash, with various parts of The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, the Eagles and America. Our Times Coffehouse is located at 38 Old Country Rd. in Garden City. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 (for adults), $10 (students with ID), $6 (children under 12. Very young children get in free). For more information, please call 516-741-7304 or visit www.ourtimescoffeehouse.org.
Taylor 2 Dance Company
The world-renowned Taylor 2 Dance Company will perform a program of classics and recent masterworks at 7:30 p.m. at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) in the Dance Theatre. The performance will feature three pieces from the Paul Taylor repertoire performed in studio style so as to focus on the choreography, as well as the athleticism, humor and range of emotions typically found in the legendary choreographer’s work. The program Dust, Fibers and Esplanade will be featured. Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets for the Taylor 2 performance are on sale now and are priced at $35 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. For more information about all events at AUPAC and to purchase tickets, visit aupac.adelphi.edu. Information is available at The Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.
Monday, Feb. 23
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 1997 David Mamet suspense film The Spanish Prisoner starring Campbell Scott, Steve Martin and Rebecca Pidgeon will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. The event will be held in Meeting Room B. Funding is provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Blooming With Love Flowers
Create and decorate a blooming flower with heart shaped petals at the Long Island Children’s Museum to give to someone you love. All ages. Free with museum admission. Through Friday, Feb. 27 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. $12 (general admission); $11 (visitors over 65). Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Dog Treats For Charity
February is Pet Dental Health Month so ‘tweens and teens are invited to help brighten a dog’s day by making homemade dog treats from scratch from 7 to 8 p.m. YAs will use cookie cutters to make the treats in pet-friendly shapes. Mrs. Kathy, the instructor, will take these treats home to bake and then donate them to a local animal shelter or rescue group. Certificates for one hour of community service will be given to each participant. Registration began Wednesday, Feb. 4 online on Eventkeeper. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Ongoing Programs
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by AAA in the Garden City office located at 229 7th St. After March 1, courses will be held in Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 40 Westbury Ave. in Carle Place. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 members 60 and older; $55 nonmembers. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:
Feb. 23 & 24 – 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
March 2 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 19 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 22 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
