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New York Cosmos plan for Elmont school comes up short

A plan to transform an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School, in Elmont, by professional soccer team the New York Cosmos has failed to reach its funding … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/3/16

Nature spirits emerge from "Mysterious Lake" in playwright and puppeteer Izumi Ashizawa's play, being staged at the Long Island Children's Museuum, July 29 through Aug. 4.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, electic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

7/27/16

The Liverpool Shuffle performs as part of a double bill with Elvis tribute artist Lamar Peters at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on Sunday.

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

7/20/16

Robert Davi brings a new version of his critically-acclaimed tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes and the Great American Songbook, "Davi Sings Sinatra: How Do You Keep the Music Playing," to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on July 16, at 8 p.m.

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

7/13/16

Set sail on a "de-lovely" cruise through some of Cole Porter's most famous songs in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "Anything Goes" in Elmont, opening this weekend.

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

7/7/16

Get those dancing shoes on and enjoy an evening with the snappy Big Band sounds of the Harlem Speakeasy Orchestra, at Old Westbury Gardens' Picnic Pops concert, Wednesday.

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

6/29/16

Marie O’Connell, in front, was appointed to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library board on June 20. Clockwise from left were her husband, Geoffrey O’Connell, village trustee Sean Wright, Mayor Ed Fare and library director Mamie Eng.

Replacement appointed after library board member’s death

The Village of Valley Stream appointed resident Marie O’Connell to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library board seat left vacant by the death of John “Jack” McDonough, a 26-year board member who … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 6/29/16

Elvis Presley's hits are the backdrop in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "All Shook Up," on Sunday, in Bellmore.

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

6/22/16

The jungle comes alive with a jazzy beat in Plaza Theatrical Productions staging of Disney's “The Jungle Book KIDS,” adapted from the classic animated film, at Long Island Children's Museum, 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

6/15/16

The festival honors some distinguished 'ladies of the blues' this year, among them Pamela Betti, who performs on Saturday,

Singing the blues in Long Beach

The popular festival includes eclectic performances at varied venues. more

6/15/16