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The popular ensemble Gathering Time, led by Stuart Markus (right) of Malverne, performs "A 60’s Folk Celebration” at the Folk-2-Funk Festival, on Saturday, in Long Beach.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/16/16

Ariel's world under the sea comes alive on stage in the BroadHollow Theatre's production of the "The Little Mermaid," opening Saturday at its venue in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/9/16

The Moscow Festival Ballet visits the Madison Theatre on March 4 with its production of Giselle.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/2/16

Visit Agrabah, with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, in Plaza Theatrical Productions's staging of "Disney's Aladdin Jr." in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

2/24/16

Steve Adelson, the acclaimed Long Beach-based musician and Chapman Stick player, performs in Rockville Centre on Feb. 24.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

2/17/16

Denise DeCrescito lost her husband, Chris, to a drunken driving accident on Feb. 27, 2013.

A family rebuilding from a tragedy

On Feb. 11, Denise DeCrescito and her husband, Christopher, would have celebrated the 32nd anniversary of their first meeting. On Feb. 17, the couple would have celebrated their 20th wedding … more

By Steve Smirti | 2/17/16

Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter hop out of Beatrix Potter's classic storybooks and onto the stage at the Madison Theatre on Feb. 15.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

2/10/16

Follow the journey of a trio of young singers from Chicago looking for their big break in BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Dreamgirls" at its venue in Elmont, weekends through Feb. 28.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

2/3/16

Alice journeys through the decades in a lively new production of "Alice in Wonderland," at the Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibitsand more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

1/27/16

County Executive Ed Mangano honored officers James Sarnataro Jr., third from left, and James Sarnataro Sr., for their parts in the rescue of a drowning man. (Rebecca Melnitsky/Herald)

Father and son police duo fish man out of water

A father and son police team rescued a drowning man in Oceanside. On Jan. 25 at about 4:45 p.m., a 50-year-old man from Franklin Square was refueling his duck boat at the Bay Park fishing station dock at the end of Weidner Avenue when he fell into the water, which was approximately 37 degrees Fahrenheit. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry and Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/26/16