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The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved musical, staged by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Dec. 28-Jan. 3, in Bellmore.

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

12/23/15

Kirk Whalum and friends bring a jazz-inspired gospel vibe to their holiday concert.

A jazzy kind of Christmas

Kirk Whalum and friends bring their jazz and gospel-inspired Christmas tour to Long Island. more

12/23/15

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

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

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

Mo Willem’s popular storybook characters move from the page to the stage in a heartwarming musical adaptation.

Scenes of childhood

The beloved picture book is turned into a charming family musical. 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

The acclaimed National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China visits the Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre with "Peking Dreams," production was performed for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Step in Time: Molloy College’s 60th Anniversary ExhibitionThe exhibit examines Molloy’s history through photographs, documents and related memorabilia. Through … more

10/28/15

Ghouls, assorted princesses and other festively dressed visitors watch magic unfold at the event hosted by the Madison Theatre.

Frightful and not-so frightful adventures

Molloy's Great Lawn takes on the spirit of the season during this weekend's family festival. more

10/21/15