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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.

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 lavish showmanship of the Ziegfeld era s given an updated twist for the holiday season in a merry musical revue.

A festive spectacle Ziegfield-style

A throwback the great shows from Broadway's Golden Age offers a joyous accompaniment to the holiday season. more

12/16/15

Santa met with Michael,8, Gianna, 6, and Luca Muscanera, 5, of Wantagh.

Santa trades in his sleigh for a train

An estimated 700 people came out for the Wantagh Preservation Society’s annual holiday open house last Sunday afternoon. The line to see Santa stretched from the train car where he was stationed back to Wantagh Avenue. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/15/15

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

May the force be with you: Star Wars invades this year’s Festival of Trees.

Long Island Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season

The Festival of Trees opens its three day extravaganza on Friday. more

By Karen Bloom | 11/25/15

Jazz guitarist Rick Stone joins the Hofstra Jazz Ensemble for "Sinatra: Past, Present and Future," the concert that closes out Hofstra University's centenary tribute to Frank Sinatra on Nov. 22.

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

11/18/15