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Billy Joel led a “master class” for students on Monday at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. Joel pledged a $1 million donation to LIHSA recently and is working with the school to help increase enrollment through publicity.

Billy Joel meets students to raise LIHSA awareness

He’s not just about his $1 million donation to help prevent the Long Island High School for the Arts from closing. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 2/9/16

Share Cinderella's journey from rags to riches in Plaza Theatrical Productions musical version of the perennial favorite.

Dreams really do come true

The beloved story comes to life on stage in a dynamic musical. more

1/14/16

The Swingtime Big Band is ready to swing into the New Year when the band, with vocalists Jerry Costanzo and Bobbie Ruth, re-creates Frank Sinatra’s famous 1965 New Year’s Eve concert in Las Vegas.

A tuneful New Year's Eve

The stage is set to say farewell to another year. It’s time to don those party hats and make way for 2016. Here are some suggestions on how and where to celebrate in style.Long Island … more

By Karen Bloom | 12/23/15

New York Dance Theatre performs "The Nutcracker" at Hofstra University, Dec. 18-20.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Enduring ImagesAn exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections focusing on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual responses … more

12/16/15

Holiday fun 19th century-style: Old Bethpage Village gives visitors a taste of holiday merriment from days gone by when the restored village welcomes everyone to “Candlelight Evenings,” through Sunday.

'Tis the season of celebration

The holiday countdown is rapidly moving along with heart-warming festivities, many which bring us back to the cherished holiday rituals of days gone by. more

By Karen Bloom | 12/16/15

The young alt rockers, all Oceanside High School students, bring their dynamic sound to Oceanside Library, on Friday, at 7 p.m.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Doug Hilson: UrbanscapesAn original exhibition of recent works in painting and drawing by Doug Hilson, professor emeritus of fine arts at Hofstra. Imaginative large-scale, … more

12/9/15

As the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen: The Nutcracker (Sam Carrell) slays the Mouse Queen in order to protect Clara, in Leggz Ltd.'s production at the Madison Theatre this weekend.

‘The Nutcracker’ sparkles on nearby stages

Those sugar plum fairies and various figments of a young girl’s imagination are ready to delight us during this festive month more

By Karen Bloom | 12/9/15

A chance to rethink Common Core

The Massachusetts State Board of Education recently rejected the battery of state exams required by the Common Core curriculum. It was a bold –– and pathetic –– move on the board’s part. more

12/3/15

The Island Hills Chorus, an all-women a cappella barbershop ensemble, shares some festive seasonal tunes in its radio-style performance, at the Elmont Library, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...Doug Hilson: UrbanscapesAn original exhibition of recent works in painting and drawing by Doug Hilson, professor emeritus of fine arts at Hofstra. Imaginative large-scale, complex … more

12/2/15

Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Orchestra celebrate the season, with a showcase of local skaters, at the Holiday Spectacular at Twin Rinks at Eisenhower Park on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Doug Hilson: UrbanscapesAn original exhibition of recent works in painting and drawing by Doug Hilson, professor emeritus of fine arts at Hofstra. Imaginative large-scale, … more

11/27/15