Stepping Out

Going undercover

"Jigsaw Jones" is on the case at the Madison Theatre

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Family Fun

The Case of the Class Clown
Second grade detective Jigsaw Jones comes to life on stage in a charming family musical based on James Preller’s popular “Jigsaw Jones” detective series. In “Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown,” Jigsaw must put the pieces of a sticky case together while narrowing down a list of suspects that surprisingly includes his best friend. This might be their most slippery case yet. There is a practical joker on the loose in Ms. Gleason’s class, so it’s up to Jigsaw and his friend Mila to catch the clown. Laugh and follow along with Jigsaw Jones, while learning the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery.
Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. $25, $15 children and students. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.


In Concert

American Chamber Ensemble
The American Chamber Ensemble returns to Hofstra with “Paint the Music,” a celebration of the acclaimed ensemble’s 51st anniversary. ACE, co-directed by Naomi Drucker and Blanche Abram, offers up a dynamic program in collaboration with the Long Island Composer’s Alliance. Selections will music by composers Herbert Deutsch, Jonathan Russ, Larry Dresner, Leonard Lehrman, Julie Mandel, George Cork Maul, Nataliya Medvedovskaya, and Dana Richardson, as well as Meyer Kupferman and others. Abram, on piano, and Drucker, on clarinet, are joined by pianist Marilyn Lehman, violinist Eriko Sato, cellist Chris Finckel, and the renowned clarinetist Stanley Drucker. Artist Alan Bull will paint on canvas to a special world premiere performed by Herbert Deutsch. In addition, kids will draw while listening to the music and their work will be displayed at an art exhibit following the concert.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors and students. Hofstra University’s, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead. (516) 463-6644 or www.americanchamberensemble.com.

Exploring Nature

Autumn Hike
Take in the sights and sounds of the season during an invigorating outing at Muttontown Preserve. Explore the many fascinating parts of the preserve on the guided hike: woodland trails, meadows, upland woods and wetlands, as well as examine some of the area’s geology. See late autumn’s beauty while strolling along paths and fields, including some spectacular views in the main field.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Enrollment is limited and registration is required. Walk begins at Bill Paterson Nature Center. Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich. (516) 571-8500.