Stepping Out

Bugging out with acrobatic finesse

Cirque du Soleil is back on Long Island

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On Stage

Cirque du Soleil
The 50-member theatrical circus troupe arrives on Long Island with “Ovo,” a simple story of love in a colony of bugs. Ovo, which means “egg” in Portuguese, is a lively production involving a colorful ecosystem where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in the midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is “love at first sight” when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community, and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye — and the feeling is mutual. Among the show’s many highlights, the Flying Act involves a group of ‘’scarabs” soaring high above the stage, from both edges to the middle, landing on a platform. 
Thursday and Friday, Aug. 31-Sept.1, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 2, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 3, 1:30 and 5 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.nassaucoliseum.com.

Historical Salute

Honoring American GIs
The Museum of American Armor honors our nation’s soldiers who served in the military’s armor divisions during “Tanker Weekend.” Just inside the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the museum recreates a military armored column that replicates the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II. Check out a Cold War M48 Patton tank, a World War II Sherman tank, a Pacific theater Stuart tank, an M18 Hellcat tank destroyer as well as halftracks, a British Bren Carrier and other tracked military vehicles. Multimedia displays augment the display of vehicles and visitors can also see tanks under repair and restoration.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $12, $8 seniors and children. Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. (516) 454- 8265 or www.museumofamericanarmor.org.