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Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11

These Lynbrook High School musicians were among the 78 Lynbrook secondary and elementary students chosen to perform at the All-County Music Festival in January.

Seventy-eight Lynbrook students going to All-County Music Festival

A total of 78 Lynbrook Public School students in grades four through 12 qualified to perform in the New York State Music Association’s All-County Festival on the weekends of January 8 and 15. They will join a select group of musicians from all over Nassau County for a gala concert series at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, featuring select chorus, orchestra, band and jazz band performances. Hundreds of students auditioned for this honor at the NYSSMA Solo Evaluation Festivals held last spring. more

1/6/11

The New York Jazz Academy Big Band directed by Javier Arau, rehearses for their Carnegie Hall appearance, including Dr. Mark Wiener of Long Beach.

Long Beach resident performs at Carnegie Hall

Dr. Mark Wiener, a lifetime Long Beach resident, plays the saxophone at Carnegie Hall this weekend. more

Karen Bloom | 12/22/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/8/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/18/10

Long Island's fall festival season has arrived

There's something for everyone at the many festivals throughout the area this weekend. more

9/23/10

Long Beach Jazz Festival

The “City By The Sea” becomes a mecca for music lovers, beginning Thursday night, Sept. 23, when the Long Beach Jazz festival takes center stage. A world-class cadre of musicians will gather at Long Beach Public library, and other venues, for four days devoted to jazz and other forms of music-making. more

Karen Bloom | 9/16/10

Long Beach Jazz Festival

Hear some swinging jazz when the Long Beach Jazz Festival returns to the City By the Sea, Sept. 23-26. “We’re so excited that’s it’s the 8th annual event,” said founder and organizer Steve … more

8/11/10

Tulip time: It wouldn’t be spring without tulips. Enjoy a bounty of tulips in a colorful array at Hofstra University’s annual festival on Sunday. While there, browse among the many Dutch-inspired items at the vendor’s market, such as clogs, below.

Tulips by the thousands at Hofstra Dutch Festival

Colorful tulips attract thousands each year to Hofstra University for one of Long Island’s enduring traditions, the Hofstra University Dutch Festival. more

Karen Bloom | 4/28/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Children’s Pleasures: American Celebrations of ChildhoodDepictions of American childhood pleasures and pastimes from the early 19th century to the present are on … more

4/14/10