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Puppeteer Jim West is on the hunt for dinosuars in his new show, on Sunday, at the Landmark on Main Street.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

4/3/13

Gamara, a snapping turtle, prepared to taste test photographer Chris Connolly.

It was a zoo at the library!

It was standing room only at the Baldwin Public Library last Thursday as some 100 schoolchildren and their parents packed the community room to see South Baldwin resident Andre Richaud present his menagerie of “party pets.” Assisted by Desiree Prayor, Richaud, who has been handling animals for 23 years and cares for more than 200 creatures, including the famous groundhog Malverne Mel (actually a Baldwin resident), trotted out a parade of scaly and furry friends, including snakes, turtles and tortoises, chinchillas, lizards, frogs and more. more

By Chris Connolly | 4/3/13

BroadHollow Theater Company stages an updated version of "The Frog Prince" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/27/13

The BroadHollow Theatre Company stages "Funny Girl" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/20/13

Jon Schueler’s Small Painting #3, 1949, is among the works by some of the lesser known abstract painters on display at Nassau County Museum of Art.

Long Island's art scene

Local museums are ready to refresh and renew our spirits as we spring forth into the new season. Here some exhibits worth a look. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/20/13

The Little Sisters of Hoboken return in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "Nunsense 2: The Second Coming!" on Sunday in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/13/13

New York Theatre Ballet performs "Peter and the Wolf" at Tilles Center on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/6/13

That 'one singular sensation' known as "A Chorus Line" visits Tilles Center Friday and Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

2/28/13

The hit comedy "Shut Up, Sit Down & Eat" has an encore performance at the BroadHollow Theatre's Elmont stage on Feb. 28.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

2/20/13

Welcome to Long Island, home of the six-figure pension

In the Feb. 3 issue of Newsday, the front-page story headlined the Long Islanders who topped New York state’s six-figure pension list. more

2/14/13