Stepping Out

Springtime delights with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra

A salute to Gustav Mahler

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In Concert

South Shore Symphony Orchestra
The dynamic orchestra, under the baton of Conductor and Music Director Scott Jackson Wiley, heralds the start of the new season with another stirring performance. Gustav Mahler is the focus of this concert, which features one of the composer’s greatest works, his majestic Symphony No. 5. Written 115 years ago, it bridges the music of the Romantic 19th century with 20th century Modernism. The program also includes Hadyn’s Symphony No. 100. Both works represented the highest achievement of the sypmphonic art of their time.
Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m. $25, $20 seniors. Madison Theatre, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.


Seasonal Delights

Maple Days
Spring has sprung and that means Old Bethpage Village Restoration re-opens to visitors. The restored village welcomes the season with the aroma of maple syrup during “Maple Days.” The first whiff of spring is not necessarily about the scent of spring flowers, it can be the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Explore the syrup-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off,” along with cooking demonstrations. Also come by with the kids during spring break week, when the restored village presents its “Hands on History” program. Visitors can take part in such 19th century chores as churning fresh cream into butter, observe military drills, learn popular games of the day, and participate in craft activities.
Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hands on History, Wednesday through Friday, April 12-14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12, $8 seniors and children 5-12. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage.
(516) 572-8400.