Celebrating St. Patrick at Hofstra's Irish festival and in Long Beach this weekend

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

An Irish Dream
Irish soprano Emma-Kate Tobia brings her show “An Irish Dream” to Long Beach this weekend, accompanied by pianist Pat White. The classically trained singer shares her love for Irish song as she performs the timeless melodies of her heritage. The concert features songs from her U.S. Debut CD 'Aisling na nGael” (An Irish Dream). She also sings such favorites as Danny Boy and Kerry Dances.
Saturday, March 13, 2 p.m. Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. (516) 432-7201.

Irish Festival
Get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day at Hofstra University’s 12th annual salute to all things Irish. You don’t have to be from the Old Country to join the hooley and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style! Enjoy music and dance performances throughout the day, along with craft exhibits and sample Irish cuisine. This year’s festival feature Celtic Cross, a seven member pop-folk Irish band; Girsa, an eight member all-female traditional band; Michael O'Rourke and the Black Velvet Band; along with the popular Hirten Family Irish Dancers, and others.
Sunday, March 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 admission. Hofstra University, Physical Fitness Center, North Campus, Hempstead. (516) 463-6582.

Outdoor Adventures

Nature Walk
Hike Muttontown Preserve from “End to End” on a vigorous guided walk through some the preserve’s 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate grounds. The five to six mile hike includes trails in the lower portion of the preserve that are seldom visited by the public. The hike will take in ponds, fresh-water marshland and open fields, as well as the grounds around Nassau Hall. Look for the birds that make their home in the preserve.
Sunday, March 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Enrollment is limited and registration is required. $5 fee. Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown La., East Norwich. (516) 571-8500.