Eric Fischl, master of the loaded group portrait, has been the curatorial advisor for a stunning show featuring more than a hundred works by all the great personalities of the Eighties, beginning with him and his wife April Gornik, along with Julian Schnabel, David Salle, Ross Bleckner, Bryan Hunt, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Cindy Sherman, Robert Longo, Jenny Holzer, Robert Mapplethorpe, Annette Lemieux, Charlie Clough, Tseng Kwong Chi, Jonathan Lasker and others. The show also features a “hall of fame” of music and sports memorabilia, including Michael Jackson’s glove, Prince’s fashion, Madonna’s jewelry, and autographed items from the…
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Don’t miss stand-up comedian and actor Kevin James at The Paramount for a fun night of local laughs.
While it may seem like it’s becoming a month long celebration, St. Patrick’s Day is front and center again with the 85th annual Huntington St. Patricks’ Day Parade. Yes, that’s right, they’ve been holding this parade since 1930 and still going strong today with the Huntington Ancient Order of the Hiberians and Grand Marshal Timothy Rossiter leading the way. Look for bagpipers, bands and floats along New York Avenue and Main Street.
Get ready to run into Oyster Bay for the 15th annual Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County’s Polar Bear Plunge. Enjoy a dancing raffles, a dancing polar bear, free hot dogs and hot soup.
Dates: March 9th – March 30th from 10am – 4pm Get ready for April’s Earth Day by viewing the “Treasure That Trash” exhibit Educational and Cultural Center in the Stony Brook Village Center. Discover local artists who use recycled materials including plastics, glass and metals to create seascapes, landscapes and sculpture.
Dates/Times: Friday, March 8th (8pm) AND Saturday, March 9th (2pm & 8pm) Enjoy the music of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Into the Woods,” a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The music is performed in concert by former “American Idol’s” Constantine Maroulis and singer Melissa Errico, Ayla Schwartz from Disney’s “Frozen.”
Just in time for Mardi Gras, check out the New Orleans Escape room. You and your group have traveled down to New Orleans. After a night on the town you somehow overslept. You have 1 hour before you have to leave to go home. See if you can explore the culture, music, & fun “The Big Easy” has to offer before your time is up!
If you have a sweet tooth, head to the Chocolate Expo, at the, where you’ll find more than 70 vendors selling among many treats, gourmet chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods that include chocolate, wines, spirits, and a chocolate fountain. Admission: $15, $10 ages 2 to 12
All the proceeds from this event benefits Angels of Long Island’s nonprofit and Hagerman Fire Dept. Admission: $20 includes lunch, 10 free tickets and live music
Disney music group, DCappella’s North American tour is coming to NYCB Theatre at Westbury. This show features an mix of tracks from their self-titled debut album as well as Disney classics and modern day favorites.